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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1896

Page

2

Annual Banquet of the Society of Colonial Wars in Boston

In the Hotel Brunswick last evening the fourth annual court of the Society of Colonial Wars convened with about 125 members and guests. Massachusetts Governor Abbot presided with Roger Wolcott and Josiah Quincy among the speakers. Officer elections followed dinner with a long list of new officers and committee members announced for the coming year.

Massachusetts Connecticut Brunswick The Society of Colonial Wars Francis Wingwood Abbot Society Commonwealth Abbot Roger Wolcott Josiah Quincy de Peyster National Society Theodore S. Woolsey Yale George M. Budge Clement K. Fay S. R E.S. Barrett Mansfield Gamaliel Bradford Mayflower Descendants Club Governor Wolecott Wolcott Lahding Pilgrims James Russell Lowell Republic Quincy Delmonico’s Boston Arthur John Clark London Hosea Morrill Knowlton Charles John McIntire Edward Webster McGlewen Charles Sumner Parsons Abijah Thompson Francis Apthorp Foster Robert Thaxter Swan Walter Kendall Watkins Melville Madison Bigelow Myles Standish M. D George Madison Budge Samuel Arthur Bent Nathaniel Johnson Rust Albert Alonzo Folsom Frank Merriam Charles Montraville Green James Atkins Noyes Joseph Grafton Minot Frederic Banker Carpenter Leonard Kip Storrs D. D Josiah Little Hale Frank William Sprague

Subways Fall Injure Worker In Haymarket Accident

Thomas Gerraughty 26 of East Boston was hit by falling lumber on Metropolitan Construction Co section of the subway in Haymarket square at 4 yesterday. His right leg was broken and he was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Thomas Gerraughty Brooks Street Boston Metropolitan Construction Company Haymarket Square Massachusetts General Hospital

Recount Officials Defend Fair Process in Ward 4 Vote

The Board of Election Commissioners defended the recount of street commissioner ballots. Duane pressed for four clerks removal amid fraud claims, while Cram and others said no fraud occurred. Officials noted sworn staff and allowed multiple observers during opening, sorting, and counting.

Cram Duane Barry Berwin Colby W. F. Donovan W. J. Donovan Lee Lott Mahoney Board of Elections Adie Walan Board of Election Commissioners Election Department Kennedy Corbett Ward 4 Department Mr. Tuane

Labor and Immigration Debate at AFL Convention

In Cincinnati on December 21 the AFL convention adjourned with New England delegates to return home. Ashe and Harry White were ill while the immigration restriction debate dominated the session, and it was sent to the executive committee for review by affiliated groups within six months. A motion to curb souvenir publications passed. The Olney resolution for navy yard and arsenal investigations was endorsed after evidence of union discrimination at Brooklyn navy yards was presented.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor New England Ashe Harry White Lloyd Brooklyn Navy Olney Congress

Yardmaster Fatally Injured in Mill Coupler Incident

John G. Ingalls, yardmaster at Arlington mills in Lawrence, was killed when he was crushed between two freight cars on a curve while coupling cars in the mill yard. He died about twenty minutes after the accident.

Lawrence John G. Ingalls Arlington Mills Ingalls

Witness Recounts Hatlinger Plot Against Dedham Woman

In Dedham Superior Court, Nancy D. Gillett testifies she knew Hatlinger since May and he pressed for money while claiming a catarrh cure. She details visits, dinners, a overnight stay, gifts, and repeated pressure by Hatlinger and allies including Mrs. Holt to settle a supposed lawsuit. Adjourned until tomorrow.

Dedham Braley Joseph J. Hatlinger Marion E. Hattlinger Susan A. Holt Boston Nancy D. Gillett Hatlinger Nancy Gillett Grover Harris Hyde Park Avenue Grew’s Woods Forest Hills Crematory Hyde Fark Avenue Frank Mrs. Hatlinger Mrs. Holt

Fire at Newton fruit store causes $800 damage

An evening fire in Newton raced through a fruit store in French's block on Washington Street. The blaze started when a kerosene lamp overturned, causing about $800 in damage. Firefighter J. F. Harrigan suffered a serious leg cut from a fall through an open bulkhead and was taken home for treatment.

French’s Block Washington Street Newton Damiano Salema J. F. Harrigan Hose 1

City Council approves salary increases for treasurer and clerk

Quincy officials report to the city council that the salary of the city treasurer is raised from 1200 to 1500 per year and the city clerk from 1200 to 1400 per year during the regular finance committee meeting tonight.

Quincy Committee On Finance

Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Busy Boston Firm Endorsement

A Boston plumbing firm head, F F Rice of Bennett & Rice, testifies to rapid kidney relief from Dean's Kidney Pills after severe backache. He purchased at Knight's Pharmacy and reports pain relief and regained function. Pills sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. at 50 cents per box.

Dean F. F. Rice Bennett & Rice, Plumbers and Steam Fitters Sudbury St Knight’s Pharmacy Court St Cor. Hanover

Bank Failures Prompt Clearing House Action

Comptroller Eckels cites reckless methods by officers and directors of two Chicago banks as the cause of failure. He notes concealed Calumet Electric Railway holdings and unfulfilled promises to remedy weaknesses. Clearing house suspends the banks to prevent broader financial stringency and protect creditors.

Schneider National Bank of Illinois Chicago Associated Press Eckels Calumet Electric Railway McKeon Calumet Electric Company Clearing House Committee Clearing House

Democratic Dinner Hails Russell Legacy and Sound Money

At a dinner of the Young Men's Democratic Club in Indianapolis President Sigourney Butler and General Buckner led tributes to William E. Russell and the party’s principles. Speakers praised sound money, attacked Chicago delegates, and urged unity remains to guide future Democratic policy and leadership.

Buckner Richard Olney Young Men’s Democratic Club The United States Sigourney Butler Francis L. Coolidge Club Hamlin Butler Commonwealth Chicago Republican Party Indianapolis William E. Russell General Buckner Democratic Party Jefferson Madison Jackson Grover Cleveland Tilden Cariff John Andrew Patrick Maguire Henry O. Ferrall Virginia

No Time to Lose on Encyclopedic Dictionary Offer in Boston

Hundreds of buyers in Boston rush to secure an up to date Encyclopedic Dictionary from the National Newspaper Syndicate at about half price before the limited Boston sets sell out. Headquarters at 871 Washington Street invite inspections of four volumes with colored plates. no pressure to buy as sets are marketed mainly to select applicants.

Boston National Newspaper Syndicate Washington Street

Life Guard praised by Boston residents for influenza relief

Col A M Benson of Kilby Street Boston reports neighbors and family have benefited from Life Guard for severe flu attacks. Dr Thomas P Shaw of Lowell developed the remedy, marketed at 60 cents a bottle with claims it cures colds prevents pneumonia arrests la grippe and contains no morphine or quinine.

Kilby Street Boston Thomas P. Shaw Lowell Harvard Medical School Massachusetts Medical Society Life Guard la Grippe

Death of New York hotelier David M. Hil dreth Sr

David M. Hildreth Sr a long time hotel proprietor of the West End Hotel Long Branch and the Metropolitan Hotel at Broadway and Prince street was found dead in his New York home after lunch and a nap. He was discovered by a family member.

New York David M.hildreth, Sr West End Long Branch Metropolitan Broadway Prince Street

Death by self in lodging house at 11 Asylum Street

Abraham Kooh, about 24, who had stayed a year at 11 Asylum Street, shot himself yesterday forenoon after telling his landlady he lost all savings in a failed laundry business. He died ten minutes after going to his room. A letter to a brother was left.

Mr. Hatlinger Boston Abraham Kooh Asylum Street

Tragedy At West Houlton Station

Joseph Horsford was struck by a locomotive while trying to stop a frightened team near the Bangor and Aroostook station at West Houlton Maine. He died instantly.

Houlton Bangor & Aroostook West Houlton Joseph Horsford

American Wringer Company Instalment Offer Notice

Diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps offered on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention. The American Wringer Company Broadway Boston successor Met. Manfg. 0.

American Wringer Company Broadway Boston Met Manfg

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