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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1895

Page

5

New Witnesses Rally For Officer Loughlin in Harrison Ave Case

New witnesses volunteer for Officer Loughlin of Division 4 in the Sun Wah assault case on Harrison avenue August 26. Testimony from J H Denny R W Godfrey and Patrolman Orr challenges prior accounts and prompts a second hearing after Commissioners Clark and Curtis adjourned to review.

Loughlin Division 4 Board of Police Sun Wah Harrison Avenue General Martin Bangs Martin Clark Curtis J. H. Denny Oswald Street Roxbury R. W. Godfrey D Street South Boston Orr Station 4 Denny R.W. Godfrey Godfrey Warren

Perkins Institution annual report shows growth and finances

The sixty fourth annual report to the Massachusetts Secretary notes steady progress at the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind. Pupil numbers rise while workshop sales reach 16912.71 with 16022.76 in expenditures. Fundraising seeks 43325 for endowment and 43476.43 to clear debt amid a total kindergarten endowment of 284000.

Perkins Institution Massachusetts School For the Blind the Commonwealth William M. Olin M. Anagnos Jamaica Plain

Press Cyclists Smoker at Press Club Tonight

Preparations are underway at the Press Club for a Chinese themed smoker this evening. The program features Chinese orchestra selections, jugglers and performers, a Bert Poole homage, opium smoker topics, and a Chinese mandarin dance debut. Prizes include a first prize donated by Mr. Oswald Anderson. officials include Reynolds Walker Ochs Annis and Pease.

Chinatown Sue Chung Chew Kingdom Em Ching Lou Chang Aw Shin Pe See Bert Poole Boston Pease Oswald Anderson BE. A. Reynolds J. B. Walker A. J. Ochs BF. A. Annis Austin W. Pease

Boston Spotters' Work Aims at Taunton Inns Licenses

Taunton December 18. Daniel F Lehan owner City Hotel and Francis of Hotel Bristol Smith of Prospect House and others faced license commissioners with counsel to defend against revocation of inn holders licenses. Two Boston spotters employed since November 28 testified but their conduct may be thrown out. local police evidence will count. Charges allege post eleven oclock and Sunday violations. Commissioners likely issue a reprimand rather than revoke licenses, noting previous violations have been deterred.

Taunton Daniel F. Lehan City Hotel Francis Bristol Smith Prospect House Windsor Hotel Boston

Hamblin Dow wed in First Congregational Church

Elizabeth Edith Dow and Nathan Chipman Hamblin of Revere united in marriage last evening at the First Congregational Church with Rev. Walter S. Eaton officiating. Best man James F. Butterworth of Duxbury maid of honor Lydia Dow of Revere ushers Rodgers Dow Allen Fracy Rudd Will E. Noyes Jacob Parker. Afterward an informal reception in the church parlors. The couple will reside in Marion Massachusetts.

Elizabeth Edith Dow Frank H. Dow Nathan Chipman Hamblin Revere First Congregational Church Walter S. Eaton James F. Butterworth Duxbury Lydia Dow Messrs Rodgers Dow Allen Fracy Rudd Chelsea Will E. Noyes Jacob Parker Plimpton Hamblin Marion Mass

Costa Rica Floods Hit Limon and San Jose Areas

Heavy floods swept Costa Rica on December 10 causing residents in lower districts to abandon homes and seek refuge in higher locations. Landslides closed the Sagulerres to San Jose road, with traffic suspended until anticipated resumption by Saturday.

Qolon Colombia Limon San Jose Co Rica Sagulerres

Majestic White Star Saloon Passenger List

Passenger list for the Majestic of the White Star line sailing from New York to Liverpool on Tuesday lists numerous travelers. Names include Pp. Biker, A. Bailey, Fred D. Barker, Joseph Babiowa, Caleb Bartley, Thomas Bifiebury, A. Bingham, J. Jumenfeld, Mrs. Bryant, H. J. Carvill, C. Cordner, Mrs. Dorr, Miss Nellie Lownds, Misa M. a Reeve, and many others.

Forving Majestic White Star New York Liverpool P. Biker A. Bailey Fred D. Barker Joseph Babiowa Mation Caleb Bartley Thomas Bifiebury A. Bingham BR. D. Jumenfeld Rk Bog Rae George Rica Ina Agna Bins I Tren Cumberland J. Dater CS Davis Dorr Slane E Finthett Aster A. D Hagopian Alter 2 A. B. Little. Atle Nellie’ Lownds Maclarin William Ee Walter Maxwell M. i . Miller Spencer Miller Charles Janer * Horgan L. Moder J. i Ogilvy July of Routee C. Parker A. Porvitt Oseph Vusiding K. van

Schoolmaster Dead, Thomas Cushing of Boston

Thomas Cushing 82, a descendant of the Boston Cushing family, died yesterday. Born in Dorchester in 1813, he trained at Dorchester schools and Boston Public Latin School. He became a Chauncy Hall School teacher for 45 years, later partner to Thayer, then retired in 1879 to literary work. Surviving sons H B Cushing Ernest Cushing Percy Cushing Louis Cushing. He spent his final years at 170 Newbury Street.

Thomas Cushing Cushing Boston Dorchester Dixwell Thayer Chauncy Hall School Young Cushing Harvard Chauncy Hall G. F. Thayer W. H. Ladd Miss Baldwin Aaron Baldwin Mr. Cushing H. B. Cushing Ernest Cushing Percy Cushing Louis Cushing Cohasset Newbury Street

Mrs Ferdinand Emerson, a Social Leader, Dies at Hotel Ilkley

Mrs Ferdinand Emerson died yesterday afternoon at her Hotel Ilkley home after a brief illness. The news comes soon after her return from Europe and shocks many friends who admired her cheerful hospitality. Her husband and assisting caregivers were present, and Marion Howard signs the obituary describing her as gracious, generous, and devoted to charity and the press.

Ferdinand Emerson Europe Emerson Hotel Ilkley London Marion Howard

George R Titus Dies. Noted Bass Singer and Weber Quartet Member

George Roland Titus died at City Hospital after a long career as a basso with St Paul’s Church for thirteen years and member of the Weber Quartet for seventeen. A thirty two degree Mason he leaves two sons and a daughter and many musical friends.

George Roland Titus City Hospital Titus Weber Quartet Myron W. Whitney Whitney St. Paul’s Church Cc. Ll. c

Funeral for Eldridge Knight at family residence

Funeral services for Eldridge Knight were held at 416 Columbus avenue with De Molay commandery and other Masonic lodges in attendance. Floral emblems, including square and compass motifs, rested on the coffin as Rev. S. H. Roblin conducted the service and Weber Quartet provided selections. Worshipful Master W. B. Phipps led the Masonic ritual with Charles A. Miller as chaplain, and Mt. Lebanon officers assisted. The cortege proceeded to Forest Hills Cemetery for burial with pallbearers drawn from Mt. Lebanon and De Molay commanderies.

Eldridge Knight Columbus Avenue de Molay Commandery H. Roblin Weber W. B. Phipps Charles A. Miller Mt. Lebanon Forest Hills Cemetery de Molay

Cambridge Bridge Repairs and Paint Urged for Harvard Bridge

Cambridge Bridge Commissioner W J Marvin reports all four Boston Cambridge bridges need repairs with Harvard Bridge especially weak for heavy loads and in need of painting. Traffic counts show vast daily use. quay piles rotted and Craigie’s piles over a century old require replacement. Prison Point draw and West Boston structure require modernization and higher grade solutions.

W. J. Marvin Cambridge Boston Charles Harvard Bridge Pas- Carpas- Bicy- Bridge Craigie’s Harvard Prison Point Ose Bee West West Boston Craigie’s Bridge Marvin

Plays in the City at Tremont and Mollis Last Week

Nat Goodwin appears at the Mollis theater for a last week run of A Contented Woman. Hoyt's new piece A Contented Woman headlines, with Bleur de lis at the Tremont and a colored show at the Columbia. Other bills fill the lineup.

Nat Goodwin Mollis Bleur-de-l Tremont Columbia

Fires Suspect in Dudley Sparks Local News

George A. Richards, 11, of Dudley, confessed to starting fires there last month. Investigators traced the incidents to the boy after a series of arsons near Nov 16 and Nov 29, aided by District Attorney Scott. The youth’s father accompanied him to a Boston interview. the fire marshal reports the boy confessed to using matches and oil at home to “see the blaze.”

George A. Richards Dudley Whitcomb John H. Scott William Glory Scott Young Richards Boston Richards Boyne Mr. Glory

Lasell Girls Donate $125 to Armenian Relief Fund

Auburndale, Dec. 18. Lasell school's generous heart shown as students raised and sent a subscription exceeding $125 to Miss Clara Barton for Armenian relief. The gift followed a stirring missionary address by Mr. Gatesian, secretary of the Society of the United Friends of Armenia, whose vivid portrayal of Armenian suffering moved the audience to act.

Auburndale Lasell Clara Barton Gatesian Society of the United Friends of Armenia

She Charme d Him Marie Leslie Alias Minnie Williams Sentenced

Marie Leslie alias Minnie Williams was sentenced by Judge Forsaith in Municipal Criminal Court to one year in Sherborn Prison for Women for larceny of a watch chain and charm valued at 48 dollars from Henry A L Fitzgerald on August 1. The theft occurred during a shared excursion. She was previously absent at trial and later arrested in New York City, brought here on requisition, befriended Barbara Aub in custody, appealed the sentence, and was held on 500 dollars for the Superior Court.

Marie Leslie Minnie Williams Municipal Criminal Court Forsaith Sherborn Henry A.L. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald New York City Barbara Aub New York

Survivors From Athena Arrive Aboard Tania Near Cape May

The British steamship Tania arrived from St Michael s carrying six survivors of the German ship Athena s crew after Athena was wrecked on December 15 about 319 miles off Cape May. The captain and thirteen crew members were lost, including Captain G Haak and sailors G Henke Fritz Nehring Hans Koenig John Svensen John Andersen Johan Vogler H Wahlen Charles Kohmer Hans Islussen cabin boy Wilhelm Henz cabin boy Bernard Peckstein second carpenter Herman Halts sailmaker John Lundmann.

Philadelphia Penn Tania St. Michael's Athena Cape May G. Haak Bremen Ger G. Henke Cook Frits Nehring Hans Koenig John Svensen John Andersen Johan Vogler

Vienna in Ruins Fire Destroys Half of City Business

Vienna Illinois reports a fire that yesterday gutted half the city’s business district causing an estimated loss of 90000 dollars. Authorities suspect arson as the cause of the blaze.

Vienna Ill

Patricide Suspect Fred Hurd Weeps in Jail

Fred Hurd of Biddeford now in the county jail awaiting grand jury action and mental examination. He has abandoned calm indifference, weeps frequently, wears his overcoat and cap, and asks attendants why he is detained and when he may go home.

Biddeford Fred Hurd

Grand Army Night at Company B Grand Army event

Representatives of Grand Army posts. Women’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans from Boston Cambridge Arlington and Watertown attended the fair at Armory Hall Cambridge last night. George S Evans served as chief marshal for the evening.

Grand Army Armory Hall Cambridge Women’s Relief Corps Sons of Veterans Boston Arlington Watertown George 8. Evans

Christmas Express Car Fire Destroys Adams Car

A through train from Washington and Philadelphia was halted near Metuchen New Jersey when a fire broke out in the Adams Express car. The car burned completely though the safe was saved. Contents and express matter for numerous points were lost, making the loss very heavy.

New Brunswick N. J Washington Philadelphia Metuchen Adams

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