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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1893

Page

3

Turmoil in Suffolk County Sheriff Office Prompts Resignations

Deputy Sheriffs John B. Fitzpatrick and Thomas Fee resignations take effect Jan. 1, ongoing turmoil at Sheriff O'Brien’s office in the Court House. Fitzpatrick accuses special deputy Seavey of interference while O'Brien argues over control. Possible replacements include Jeremiah G. Fennessy and Francis Martin. Fitzpatrick cites pursuit of U.S. marshalship.

Suffolk County Sherif John B. O’brien John B. Fitzpatrick Thomas Fee Wrightington Court House O'Brien Fee O’brien Fitzpatrick F. H. Seavey Seavey Superior Criminal Court Francis Martin Civil Courts

Murray Clears as Natural Causes in Wife Death

Medical Examiner Draper ruled Ellen Murray died of natural causes. The decision clears her husband Edward Murray of any alleged involvement after a reported dispute Saturday night.

Medical Draper Ellen Murray Edward Murray

Vaccination Boom Surges in Boston as Free Stations Open

Over 10 000 Bostonians have received the free vaccine injection since stations opened. No new smallpox cases were reported yesterday.

Boston Young Men's Congress Dinner At United States Hotel

The Boston Young Men's Congress hosts its annual dinner at the United States Hotel tonight. A large gathering of past and present members is expected at the event.

Boston Young Men's Congress United States

Presidential timber nourished amid Ohio campaign maneuvers

Cincinnati dispatch reports McKinley seeking Foraker backing for Ohio House speakership in exchange for influence in 1896. It notes Reed's fall stumping and Foraker aid promises, plus B G Rathbone’s Harrison boom in Central Ohio and the likelihood Harrison could win a majority of the state delegation.

Cincinnati McKinley George B. Cox Foraker Ohio House Cox Reed B.G. Rathbone Hamilton Ohio Harrison

Voorhees as a 1896 presidential possibility

Washington reports Senator Dan Voorhees as a leading potential candidate in 1896. His House finance chairmanship, opposition to the Wilson bill, and pension defense moves loom as a strategic drag-net for cross-region appeal among the South and West.

Washington Martin Indiana Voorhees South Far West Wilson Finance Committee House Senator Voorhees Senate Knights of the Golden Circle Cleveland Dan Voorhees

Governor Stone Enters 1896 Presidential Rumor in St Louis

In St Louis Governor Stone is rumored to seek the 1896 Democratic nomination. Col H B Gainsberg said Stone is in the race and has Southern and Western support. Proposals to unite Western and Southern factions aim to sway the convention.

ST. Louis Stone P & Boom Laclede Hotel Gainsberg American Ticket Brokers’ Association Cleveland

Harrison A Candidate in Indiana Fight for McKinley

Indiana politics show Harrison as a possible candidate while McKinley gains strength. Indiana and Indianapolis factions unite to back McKinley, with Gowdy neutral. Hoosier supporters plan district-based canvassing to control the state committee. F. G. Rathbone leads Harrison’s push, aiming for renomination.

Indianapolis Ind Harrison McKinley New State Committee Indiana Gowdy State Committee New F. G. Rathbone Ohio

Old Newton Resident Thomas Canfield Funeral Held

The funeral of Thomas F. Canfield Newton Corner resident and one of Newton's oldest citizens occurred yesterday from his 18 School Street home. He died after a brief illness at age 70 leaving six children. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham.

Thomas F. Canfield Newton School Street Newton Corner Calvary Cemetery Waltham

Burial for Mrs Harriet Hayden in A M E Zion Church

Funeral services for Mrs Harriet Hayden were held yesterday at the A M E Zion Church on North Russell Street. Attendees included many veterans of the Abolition movement and the Garrison brothers William Francis and George. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Harriet Hayden A. M. E. Zion Church North Russell Street Garrison Brothers William, Francis George Woodlawn

Free Medical Services Offer For All Diseases

A notice promising medical aid until cured offers free care to the poor during hard times. Dr Dewey and specialists are cited as providers, with claims of extensive expertise and aid at a local pestom et clinic.

Dewey Otal Pestom

Massachusetts Laborers Turn to Indiana Receiver Battle

In a dispute over 170000 for 10000 Iron Hall members in Massachusetts fund from a 280000 asset pool, the Massachusetts Superior Court weighs jurisdiction over a foreign corporation’s property. Joshua B Stearns seeks account from Indiana receiver Knight, with hearings set for January 8 and potential full court review.

Order of the Run Hall Indiana Superior Court Robert A. Knight Worcester Independent Solls James A. Freiley Iron Hall Massachusetts Aldrich Knight Joshua B. Stearns Lynn Messrs. Williams & Anderson Mason Stearns Worcester H. L. Parker Joseph Bennett

George Conners Receives Gold-Headed Cane at Sam Coy's

Yesterday at Sam Coy's on Atlantic Avenue a jovial scene honored George Conners Long Wharf assistant wharfinger with a gold headed cane before his departure to St Louis for his future bride. The event followed by a shipyard update noting 13 arrivals and 300000 pounds at T wharf and the tug Gallston rescuing a schooner off Ram Head.

Sam Coy Atlantic Avenue George Conners Long Wharf George Benedicts St. Louis T Wharf Gallston Ram Head D. H. Smith New Purchase Eva Adell Fiske Yarmouth Steamship Company Lewis Wharf

Burglars Hit Dorchester Home in Savin Hill

Thieves raided the Dorchester home of William K Bird at Savin Hill avenue and Grampian way taking a collection of fluted silver pieces including a teapot hot water pot cream pitcher soup tureen and napkin rings valued at unknown. An attempted burglary at F W Merrick’s Grampian way residence followed but the intruders fled after breaking glass. Police have no clues to the culprits.

Dorchester William Bird Savin Hill Avenue Grampian Way M. LC Cc. M. G Wilfie F. W. Merrick

Light of the World tableaux to grace Boston Music Hall

The Massachusetts W C T U presents The Light of the World a biblical tableau at Music Hall on December 28. The display includes the Solomon and Pharaoh's daughter wedding a Babylonian mart scene and the Christ child scene with Mary Joseph shepherds and wise men amid Oriental costume and voices proclaiming glory to God.

Massachusetts Music Hall Boston Solomon Pharaoh Babylon Christ Child Joseph

St Peters Court No 18 elects officers and notes growth

St Peter s Court No 18 M C O F elected T F Crowne as chief ranger BE F Kirby vice chief ranger E T Shields recording secretary M F Fallon financial secretary J J Curran treasurer J Long senior conductor J H Murphy junior conductor T L Murphy inside sentinel T Mul outside sentinel H Towle MD court physician J H Dixon J J Curran EB F Chamberlain as representatives to the high court J H Donovan T J Lane J F Brooks alternates The court reports a membership increase Also notes Chief Ranger James H Dizon declined a third term A literary program featuring General Neal Dow s war reminiscences and Chaplain McCabe s The Sunny Side of Life in Libby Prison at People's Church next Saturday evening Free tickets at Washburn Credit House.

St. Peter's Court No T. F. Crowne BE. F. Kirby Ranger E. T. Shields M. F. Fallon J. J. Curran J. Long J. H. Murphy T. L. Murphy Inside Sentinel T. Mul Sentinel H. ©. Towle M. D J. H. Dixon EB. F. Chamberlain High Court J. H. Donovan T. J. Lane J. F. Brooks James H. Dizon Neal Dow McCabe Libby Prison People's Church Washburn Credit House Washington Street

Portfolios Available in Office Today for In-Person Applicants

Three portfolios numbered 1 2 and 3 will be ready at the Post office today. Applicants are urged to apply in person at the office. Mail orders will be forwarded to publishers in Chicago by the Post.

the Post Boston Mass St. Louis Office of The Post Chicago

Officers Lowery and Innis Acquitted in Assault Case

In Superior Criminal Court, Officers Lowery and Innis were found not guilty on all counts regarding the alleged assault on John Hickman. After about ninety minutes of deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of acquittal as Judge Sherman cautioned the panel before final instruction.

Lowery Innis John Hickman Superior Criminal Court Sherman Adams Hickman Patrick Lowery Ames

Aldermen Resume Business Amid Historic 1834 Law Notice

Boston Aldermen met to adjourn a term that will end with Saturday noon. The body reviewed a 1834 statute on land damaged by telegraph and electric lines and heard how a pole dispute on Talbot avenue was resolved. A proposal to raise Health Department salaries was tabled. The West End rail line proposal to Brighton via Beacon and Mill Dam was discussed. Resolutions honored James C. Tucker, longtime superintendent of public buildings, with funeral attendance planned. City election vote returns were reported with no changes.

Board of Aldermen Charles. F. Kittredge Talbot Avenue Argyle Street Dorchester Board of Health Sanford Ss. P. Smith Flood Committee On Railroads West End Beacon Street Mill Dam North Beacon Street Watertown Inc Boston Brighton Tucker Matthews James C. Tucker Alderman Flood Boston City Council Messrs Fettler Dever Hallstram Maguire

Dedham Selectmen Pay Reward for 1891 West Dedham Murder

The Dedham Selectmen voted to pay Joseph Gautefohr the $500 reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of August Langner for the murder of Miss Mary Emerson in West Dedham on June 2, 1891. Gautefohr provided the tip that led to Langner’s arrest in New York City on Oct. 12, 1902.

Dedham Joseph Gautefohr New York City August Langner Mary Emerson West Dedham Geutefohr Langner

Builders Exchange to Send Delegates to National Convention

The Builders' Exchange of Philadelphia will send six delegates and six alternates to the National Association of Builders annual convention in Boston starting January 13. Delegates are Franklin M. Harris, George Watson, John J. Stevens, William Harkness, James E. Hastings and F. A. Ballinger. Alternates are W. S. Shields, R. C. Bal linger, A. G. Bullinger, James C. Taylor, Ralph Peverly and John N. Gill.

Philadelphia Builders’ Exchange National Association of Builders Boston Franklin M. Harris George Watson John 8. Stevens William Harkness James E. Hastings F. A. Ballinger P. Shields R. C. Ballinger A. G. Bullinger James C. Taylor Ralph Peverly John N. Gill

Election workers plead not guilty in New York arraignment

In the Court of Oyer and Terminer forty nine men facing misdemeanor and perjury indictments from the recent election were arraigned and entered not guilty pleas. They were held for examinations next Wednesday with some remanded to jail, others kept on bail or having bail reduced. One man was surrendered by bondsmen.

New York Court of Oyer and Terminer

Evictions in Ireland Questioned in House of Commons

In London on December 27 the Commons debated Irish evictions. William Macartney pressed the issue while Mr. Morley, replying, cited 179 evictions in the six months to Sept 30 with no reentry to holdings, and 18 more from Sept 30 to Dec 9, noting current laws limit government power to halt evictions.

London House of Commons William Macartney Ireland Morley

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