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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1893

Page

2

Acceptance Speech Signals Impartial Leadership

The nominated candidate thanks supporters and pledges impartial chairmanship while acknowledging a spirited, fair campaign. Councilman-elect Cornelius Desmond moves for a yeas and nays vote on inauguration day, carried unanimously. Councilman O'Brien, 27, named to succeed President Barry, is profiled with education, early career, and debate record.

Marnell Callahan O’brien Boyie O'Brien Taucus Cornelius Desmond Ward 12 David F. Barry North End Elliot Grammar School Boston University Law School Suffolk County Europe Common Council Christopher F. O'Brien Young O'Brien

Garroters At Work In City Districts

Police in Stations 4 and 5 face lax coverage as four nights of robberies with garroting target residents. Notable victims include Rep John L. Murphy of Ward 16 and ex-Rep Thomas J. Kelleher, both attacked while returning home. Murphy sustained a severe chest injury and has remained home-bound. Kelleher fought back but suffered a deep cut above the right eye. South End residents fear traveling the fourth and fifth divisions at night.

John L. Murphy Ward Jackie Thomas J. Kelleher Aggre Ragthien Emene Street Shawmut Avenue Murphy Kelleher Hollis

Whalemen Kill Large Whale in Watermill Chase

In Southampton New York on December 27 the whalemen killed a large male right whale off Watermill. Captain Rogers and Captain Hubert White commanded opposing boats. Rogers was killed by a crew member from White’s boat. The whale, valued around $2000, landed at Mecox life saving station for blubber processing. one boat suffered damage but all crew reached shore safely. Spectators viewed the 75 foot carcass.

Southampton N. Y Rogers Hubert White Captain White Mecox

Attachment Placed On New York and New England Fleet

Hartford authorities attach 300000 dollars on all rolling stock of the New York and New England at East Hartford. Sheriff Preston and six deputies seize freight cars and about forty engines. Receiver J K O Sherwood seeks over 200000 dollars in freight bills for earned freight delivered to the Reading company.

Hartford New York & New England East Hartford Preston J. K. O. Sherwood Reading New England Cha Iain Ce Aeral

Temporary receiver named for New York and New England road

Judge Townsend appointed William T. Hart of Boston as temporary receiver for the New York & New England road. The move followed filings by W. K. Loring and Charles C. Perkins for second mortgage bondholders, who argued Connecticut assets could be crippled by creditors’ attachments. Hart’s appointment was ordered after hearings in New Haven.

New Haven Townsend United States District Court William T. Hart Boston New York New England Wallace Albany W. K. Loring Charles C. Perkins Hartford T. C. Platt Connecticut Mr. Hart

Prague prisoners confess in a political murder case

Prague reports that Dole gael and Dragoun confess to the murder of Rudolph Mrva, admitting the act was urged by Deputy Herald’s Reichstag denunciation. Kris supplied the dagger and counseled vengeance, sparking widespread excitement and fears of unrest as police await orders.

Prague Dolegael Dragoun Rudolph Mrva Mrva Herald Reichsrath Kris

Fifty Years Married Honor for Mr and Mrs Raphael

More than two hundred relatives gathered at Minot Hall Springfield Street Springfield to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary. A procession formed at 5 30 led by the couple then the family. The Rev Raphael Lasker presided over a simple ceremony. Guests presented gold coins a gold watch and a gold headed cane. Supper followed at 8 with toastmaster R G Daniels presiding and prayers by Rev Coliff closing the banquet.

Raphael Raphael Lasker Cora Wilburn North Duxbury George Raphael Becky Rabbi Raphael Lasker Isaac Rosnosky Becky Raphael Edward Raphael P. Jacobs Bernard Nelson A. Alexander Henry Bornstein Mr. Coliff

Two Foragers in Limbo in Keene Hearing

George F. Dodge arrested in Worcester on a forged check charge was brought to Keene, pleaded guilty, and bound over in 1000 to the April term. Inspector Stone recovered another suspect, Robert Hutchinson of Lynn, also charged with forging checks, who confessed and will be handed to Rhode Island authorities after outstanding charges in Woonsocket.

Keene N. H George F. Dodge Worcester Inspector Stone Dodge Robert Hutchinson Lynn M Hutchinson Hutchins Woonsocket Stone Rhode Island

Vermont elects Rev. A. C. A. Hall bishop

Brattleboro Vermont December 27 a majority of bishops have confirmed the election of Rev A C A Hall to the Vermont bishopric He was notified by cable tonight and his consecration is expected in January at Burlington

Brattleboro, Vt A. C. A. Hall Vermont Burlington

Portland Coroner's Inquest Finds Prawda Murder Verdict

The coroner's inquest in Portland returns a verdict that Augustus Martis Prawda of Cumberland feloniously murdered Mrs. Walburg Meyer by a ceram gun shot to neck and face. He is arrested at the Grand Trunk railway and jailed to await arraignment. Prawda, 40, alleges innocence, motives linked to a $2000 will.

Portland Prawda Gould George A. Allan Pravda Meyer Prawd Germany

Gould Denies Claims in $40,000 Suit with Nicolaus

New York reports George Gould served with Mrs. Zella Nicolaus suit answer. Nicolaus’s counsel Howe Hummell calls it a general denial. no compromise. Trial likely in about six months. Nicolaus reportedly elsewhere in Europe seeking funds.

New York George Gould Zella Nicolaus Howe Clark Nicolaus Europe

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