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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1894

Page

5

Armenian convention in Worcester seeks Armenian autonomy from Porte

In the Church of Our Saviour a national Armenian convention in America urged Europe and the U S to compel the Porte to grant Armenia autonomy and freedom. Delegates from Nashua Whitinsville Fall River Lowell Lawrence Hartford Bridge Providence New Britain Troy New York Lynn Philadelphia and Chicago sent letters of support. Officers were President Rev M V Deroonian Vice president K G Kelalian and Secretary M B Seron.

Worcester Church of Our Saviour America Europe United States Porte Armenia Sassoun Nashua Mr. Bogajian Whitinsville Mr. Frengian Fall River Mr. Nanoyan Lowell M. H. Hovhannessian Lawrence Messrs. Garabedian Aharonian Hartford Conn M. A. Krekorian Bridge Mr. Manasseyan Providence R. L Messrs Suny Samour New Britain Kuppelyan Bagbasarian Troy N. Y Mr. Sarkesyan New York City Avazian Deonyan Shirvanyan Vahee Lynn Ajoutyan Levonian Philadelphia Gabrielyan Chicago

Fatal switch accident in Fitchturf yards

Joseph Daly aged 40 of 6 Marion Street Somerville slipped while turning a switch in Fitchturf yards yesterday. He fell onto the track and a passing train ran over his legs. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he died at 2 a m without regaining consciousness.

Fitchturf Joseph Daly Marion Street Somerville Daly Massachusetts General Hospital

Gate Tender Dennis McGrath Fatally Struck By Train

Dennis McGrath aged 57 a gate tender for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad was struck by an inward bound train yesterday afternoon and the base of his skull was fractured. He was taken to City Hospital.

Dennis McGrath Chestnut Street New York, New Haven & Hartford City Hospital

Stranger Killed by Train on Christmas Eve in West Medford

An unidentified man, aged 28 to 30, was struck by an inbound Boston and Maine train on the Southern division near West Medford on Christmas Eve. The victim died after being brought to Massachusetts General Hospital. He was about 5 feet 10 inches tall with dark hair and mustache, wearing dark working clothes, and had no identification.

Southern Division Boston & Maine Railroad West Medford Boston Massachusetts General Hospital

Man Wanders into Wrong Home Faints Injured

At 10 PM Michael Sullivan 38 of 19 Savoy Street wandered into a neighbor’s house two doors away. He climbed two flights of stairs and exited via a back window before realizing the mistake. He was found in the yard and returned home with severe injuries sent to City Hospital.

Michael Sullivan Savoy Street Sullivan City Hospital

Christmas Services Across West End Churches Draw Crowd

In West End churches Christmas services featured a 10 30 sermon by Rev Dr Roberts at Charles Street A M E Church with evening services and a choir noted by Miss Hopkins. Zion Church held morning and evening preaching with a reorganized choir and a Christmas tree for children. Twelfth Baptist Church ran special services led by Rev W H Scott with a successful rally supporting the church. Charles Street rally closed with about 1500 dollars raised.

Charles Street A. M. E Dr. Roberts Charles Street Church Samuel Hodges Miss Hopkins Zion Church Santa Claus Twelfth Baptist Church W. H. Scott Lovuis E. Pasco Young Men's Congressional Club Charles Street

Mexican sparring instructor issues world lightweight challenge

James F. Carroll of the Mexican National Athletic Club proclaims himself lightweight champion after beating Blakelock and Bowen and offers a world fight to any lightweight, with Jack McAuliffe as preferred opponent. A $100 gold forfeit is posted. Carroll also backs his 12-year-old son, fifty pounds, to fight any 50-pound boy for any amount.

City OF Mexico James F. Carroll Mexican National Athletic Club Blakelock Bowen Jack McAuliffe P. Porter Carroll

Hub Gore Defeats Scotchmen In Debut Match

On Prospect Hill Brockton hosts a return game between Hub Gore and the Scotchmen. The English side displayed refined training and teamwork while Hub Gore wins 4 to 1 with goalkeeper G William making key saves.

Brockton Hub Gore Scotchmen of Prospect Hill G. William

Boston Clerks Benefit Association Hails 5 PM Store Closures Plan

The Boston Dry Goods Clerks' Benefit Association adopts resolutions urging employers to close stores at 5 o clock during January February and March if deemed not detrimental to their interests. The plan seeks to advance clerks' welfare through coordinated early closing.

Boston Dry Goods Clerks’ Benefit Association

Dermatological Institute Adverts For Skin Disease Treatments

An ad promotes a dermatology clinic offering free consultations for eczema pimples freckles and facial blemishes. It cites Woodbury facial cream inventor and lists offices in New York Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis at 11 Winter Street.

Dermatological Institute New York Phila Chicago Woodbury

Suffolk Superior Court Civil Docket Series Summary

In Suffolk Superior Court First Session juried and in order lists for cases against Boston and West End R R among others. Second and Third sessions follow with speedier lists and numerous docket numbers including Meagher and Baille and Gloucester Fish Co. v Trent. an extra session without jury is announced.

Earle Governour Milliken Denny West End R. RK Grover Boston Morgan Barrel Webber Hathaway Kennard Maloney Cohen Jameson R. R Brown Clark Moore Smith Thayer Dowling Morrill Ferguson Nichols Lockwood Bassett Rogers Goodman Tilton Richardson Sprague Blunn Denehy Mason Wilson Driscoll Grant McDermott Same McLaughlin Perking Norf Stubbs Massee Slade Parsons Austin Colburn Riech Corr Rawlings Godfrey Pinkham Wilkins Hart Howard Morse Sheldon Sulzberger Powers Dempsey Carson Barry Johnson Munroe Hines Simmons Alvord Nutter Hopper Katz Gloucester Fish Co Trent Hayes Knowlton Keenan Jordan Millen Wells Casey Silva Sarveran Atwood Abrahams Bates Jackson Hall Murphy Dunbar Hebeler Lucas Watson Silsby Lynn Unger Sinclair Tufts West End R. R Beshgoturian Old Col. R. R Lavery May Miles Cogswelll Meagher Baille Cloth. Co Steele Tessier Wright Whipple Bond McLellan Caterina Morton Nille Garety Ballam Emery Sherman and Lilley, Jr Seavers Anderson Risteen Biddle Burgett Marine Jour. Co Kaseberg Bill Baker Marshall Whitcomb Fury

Yankee Clothing Gift Helps Boston Poor This Christmas

The Yankee Manufacturing Company at 91 Summer Street distributed unsold clothing from its bankruptcy sale to Boston charitable institutions. Dozens of agencies including the House of the Angel Guardian and St. Vincent de Paul Society received items. Contests awarded suits to notable individuals, and no applicant was turned away by Christmas morning.

Yankee Manufacturing Company Summer Street Boston House of the Angel Guardian Boston Children’s Aid Society Episcopal City Mission Little Sisters of the Poor St. Vincent de Paul Society North End Working Boys Ruggles Street John G. Blair Hartford Conn P. W. George Providence R. I Union Silas J. Hancock Orrison A. Bassett R. H. Gilson Somerville M. Burndon Winchester Frederick Welton Roxbury

Christmas Festival for Needy Children at Union Hall

The Boston Young Men's Christian Union hosts its annual Christmas and New Year festival for destitute children this Saturday afternoon. A committee selects children and gifts tailored to each need. Contributions of clothing, mittens, shoes, books, toys, or money are invited and may be sent to the union at 48 Boylston Street or arranged for pickup.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Union Hall Union Boylston Street Baldwin

Albany Y M C A Building Burns In City Fire

Fire at the Albany Y M C A on North Pearl and Steuben streets caused $40,000 damage to the Y M C A building. Pruyn estate suffered $10,000, Kenmore Hotel $3,000, H B Dickinson cloak and fur store $15,000, Singer Sewing Machine Company $8,000.

Albany N. Y North Pearl and Steubemn Streets Pruyn Kenmore H. B. Dickinson Cloak and Fur Singer Sewing Machine Company

Rivierre Sets New 1000 KM Cycling Record in Paris

Paris reports Rivierre the cyclist has completed 1000 kilometres in 2 hours 63 minutes 38 seconds, a new record and five hours faster than St. Stephen's mark.

Paris Rivierre St. Stephen’s

Market Outlook and Union Pacific in the New Year

The curbstone report notes dull stock conditions ahead of January disbursements and gold outflows. It highlights potential buying as bears cover shorts, anticipates Union Pacific action and conference outcomes, and cautions on Western stockholder resistance to Distillers’ plan.

London Treasury Union Pacific Congress New York Central Distillers Greenhut Philadelphia Times Olcott-Earle Committee New York Philadelphia Bay State Securities Bears Boston Curbstone Reading New England Pinkham

Odd Figures In Bargains Draw Buyers To Wilson Bros

The article describes bait like odd price tags and mark-downs fooling buyers, then praises Wilson Bros. jewelry store on Tremont Row for honest pricing. It highlights rock-bottom costs, cash discounts, plain figures, and a wide range of rings watches chains and silver goods with courteous clerks and strong patronage.

Wilson Bros Tremont Row Boston

Shipping Decorated Marks Harbor Holiday Spirit

Most foreign vessels displayed flags and bunting yesterday while local steamers largely avoided decoration. The Furness liner St Ronans, captain Jacobson, and the Boston ship Thomas Dana, captain Daly, drew admiration for their ornate dress. The four masted schooner George A McFadden and the Gypsum Emperor also showcased festive adornments in Charlestown and by State docks.

Cunard Line Boston Furness Jacobson London Hoosac Tunnel Charlestown Charles River Bridge Thomas Dana Daly Lewis Wharf George A. McFadden State Docks Nova Scotia Rosario

Insolvency Notices From Boston and Cambridge Courts

Insolvency notices announce assignees and creditor meetings for Harold G. Carter and Nelson S. Jonah in Boston and Cambridge. Meetings set for January 4 1895 at 10am and January 24 1895 at 9am, with assignees named and claims to be proven. Additional notices list John Graham and Samuel K. Hodgdon insolvent debtors with May 10 1895 and December 28 1894 meetings respectively.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston John W. Luce Court House Pemberton Square Francis Martin Edward Keenan Robert EB. Maguire Harold G. Carter Franklin L. Codman Nelson Jonah Nathaniel M. Jewett Nelson S. Jonah Cambridge Middlesex Nath'l M. Jewett John Graham Commonwealth Julian B. Hart Samuel K. Hodgdon BE. A. Melzar United States Rubber Company Charles R. Flint Maw

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