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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1894

Page

2

Funeral of Oliver Shaw Watertown Senator Elect

The town mourns as Oliver Shaw senator elect from Middlesex district lies in Watertown Unitarian Church. His thirty year tenure at Walker Pratt Manufacturing is noted with foundry employees marching in procession. Honorary pallbearers include town officials and church and bank leaders.

Watertown Oliver Shaw Middlesex Unitarian Walker & Pratt George E. Priest Cup Ae Littlefield W. G. Richardson Cambridge Pallof Pearers B. H. Dow Robert Nythe Elbridge Glidden Warren Taylor Bradford Holbrook Francis Kendall Union Market National Bank Chester Sprague E. F. Porter Why Chase Methodist Church Young Men’s Assembly

Daniels Shea Funeral Rites Set For Mass Ave Resident

This morning at 10 o clock solemn high mass will be offered for Daniel W Shea who died at his father s residence 520 Massachusetts avenue on Friday in his twenty fourth year The Church of the Immaculate Conception will conduct the services concluding with the funeral rites

Daniel W. Shea Massachusetts Avenue Church of the Immaculate Conception

Fire department responds to three fires in twelve hours

Cambridge reports three within twelve hours with two fires causing over 2500 dollars damage each. The first alarm from Box 8 rang at 10 22 AM for a dwelling house blaze at a residence occupied by F Hedis.

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Sacred codfish at stake in Massachusetts House move

The article discusses the sacred codfish hanging in the State House, its history since 1784, and a dispute over moving it to the new chamber. Legislators and supporters urge preserving and displaying the codfish as a symbol of Massachusetts industry, with plans pending a possible official order to relocate it.

Massachusetts Hall of Representatives State House House of Representatives General Court Kuhn Old State House State Street Beacon Hill State House Charles W. Palfrey Salem Register John Rowe Som “An Beacon Hill Rowe Commonwealth Boston Samuel Adams James Otis John Hancock Rowe’s Wharf House of Lords England Salem Gloucester House of 94 William H. S. Hayes Arthur Sg. Kneil Westfield John E. Tuttle George Hibbard Darling Hyde Park John

Boston hosts year end charity events and society balls

Community notices describe the Howard Street Mission opening with Rev Albert Aa and a day full of religious services, while receptions honor Colonel Edgerley and the Boston Light Infantry Vet Corps. Society balls by United Garment Workers and Knights of St Rose underscore a bustling year end in Boston.

Cheesus Chestnut Streets Bridge A. L. Brindle Flo New York Hileacatc Hen Vena Charless E. B. Edgerley Boston Light Infantry Grand Army Hall Washington Street United Garment Workers of America Cotilson Hall Mechanics Huntington Avenue Golub Odd Fellows’ Hal Tremont Street Howard Richardson Knights of St. Rose M. C. O. F. St. Rose Hall Worcester Street Mintrel Hop

Populists debate fusion and money issue at Omaha conference

The national Populist committee met in Omaha to consider dropping platform planks on railroads and telegraph lines in hopes of a west south fusion with free silver Republicans and Democrats. Speakers warned against overemphasis on money and urged continued fight for public ownership and anti monopolies.

St. Louis Green National Central Committee People’s Party Tanbeneck Omaha West

Woman Injured by Horse Remains Mystery at City Hospital

A 45 to 49 year old brunette, about 135 pounds, was thrown fifteen feet onto the sidewalk at North and Washington streets Friday. She was taken to City Hospital in serious condition by officers of Division 5, but doctors and police refuse to reveal her identity or residence. Treated late Friday night, she briefly recovered consciousness but identities remain undisclosed.

North Washington Streets Lewis Division 5 Post Northampton Street Aime Sarah Logan Stil Tery The

Event Proceeds Directed to Emergency Relief

Fragmented notice describes a benefit event set for February nineteenth in the eastern arm region, with proceeds totaling around $1000 to aid emergency efforts. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Warring Republicans Edge Toward Delaware Senate Fight

The Delaware legislature prepares to choose a U S Senator to replace Anthony Higgins as of March 4. Major candidates include John Ed Addicks, Higgins, and George W Massey with party factions arguing over caucus support and potential replacements such as Hiram Burton or James Penniwell if Massey refuses the honor.

Wipmington Del Delaware Legiste Delph Anthony Higgins John Ed Addicks Claymont Anth. Higgins George W. Massey Add Senate Addicks Higgins Massey Hiram Burton Lewes James Penniwell Dover

Diphtheria Cases Reported in Portsmouth Family

Five cases of diphtheria were found in a family on Hanking Street. The Board of Health was notified and quarantined the house to prevent further spread of the disease.

Portsmouth N. Hy Hanking Street Board of Health

Lake Shore and Utan Northern Rally mortgage petition filed

Inshore States Court yesterday Montoe Dh Seean and Trust Company filed a bill for the first mortgage of 10800 on the Short Line and Utan Northern Rally. The petition asks for a separate receiver for the line.

Montoe Dh Seean and Trust

Court Seized Assets Amid Bank Liabilities Case

A Superior Court action reveals a case involving assets tied to the debtor and listed liabilities. The process notes a $190,000 figure and mentions South Superior as a location with ongoing bank-related obligations.

Vt Superior South Su South Superior

Surprised Aldermen in City Clerkship Issue

The Post details a surprise caucus amid aldermen concerns over the city clerkship. Officials raise questions about selection procedures and potential conflicts. The story outlines key players and the political stakes in the ongoing local governance dispute.

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Kittredge Sees Rival Drop In Corporate Counsel Race

The text notes Judge Bennett’s candidacy for police commissioner reduces Francis W. Kittredge’s opposition for the corporation counsel post. It quotes Kittredge asserting party loyalty and Republican credentials, hinting at potential concerns about Mayor Matthews’ law partner.

Bennett Brighton Policf Francis W. Kittredge Kittree Francis W Matthews

Disappearance at Fall River Ties Up Bij of Musee

In Fall River on December 30 the Bij of Musee faces a crisis after manager Dunbar vanishes and a tax office attachment is placed on the property. The company, stuck without pay for a week, includes about a dozen chorus girls who have pledged jewelry to raise necessary funds as Dunbar remains missing since Christmas.

Dunbar Alise Som

Funeral of Gottleib Karcher Prominent West Roxbury Citizen

Th funeral was held yesterday afternoon from his late home with a large crowd of local residents in attendance. Rev. Joseph B. Seabury led the service at Dedham Central Church, with floral designs including an anchor and shields from West Roxbury Lodge No 1 Ancient Order of United Workmen and a pillow from Fairview Lodge No A O U W. Pallbearers were Frank Brock A S Clement Frank Ahn Edward Noon Michael Hannahan and Robert Perchard. Burial followed in the family plot at Brookdale Cemetery Dedham.

Thuneral Gottleib Karcher West Roxbury Dedham Roslindal Jamaica Plain Hyde Park Roxbury Joseph B. Seabury Dedham Ceny West Roxbury Lodge No Order of United Workmen Fairview Lodge No Frank Brock A. S. Clement Frank Ahn Edward Noon Michael Hannahan Robert Perchard Brookdale Cemetery

Hudson bank bookkeeper accused of grand larceny

William F. Rossman Jr., bookkeeper at the Hudson River National Bank in Hudson, admitted theft after an audit showed about 14000 missing. Money was allegedly used for stock speculation and personal living, with accounts found crooked over several years.

Hudson, N. Y William F. Rossman, Jr Hudson River National Bank Rossman

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