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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1896
Page
2
The speaker argues against ostracizing a man for his color and urges holding the community responsible rather than hotel staff. He predicts Mr. Crothers will advocate a broad view at the club meeting, condemning prejudice rather than individuals.
Rev. Samuel Crothers urged a public protest against Boston hotels denying Bishop Arnett on race grounds. He said citizens must oppose caste prejudice and that hotels should not host those who violate the first principle of Americanism. He emphasized the need for legal inquiry into the matter.
Claude M. Hart(referring to Young's and Parker's) insists the colored bishop was not refused a room. only arrangements for someone else to apply are rejected. He says staff would not turn away a respectable person in person, white or colored, but notes a late afternoon rush and policy against proxies.
John P. Morse of the Joslyn Express Company said a small package was stolen from a Boston wagon a day or two ago. The package, consigned to Gurney Bros. jewelers of Brockton, contained diamonds valued at nearly $1000.
In Portland the Rose Dolly trial scene grows tense as Ellen Dolly corroborates, questions reveal details of a ferrying and a missing baby, and the jury returns a not guilty verdict while Sheriff Plummer plans support for Dolly.
Correspondence cheerfully answered. Dr Leighton can be consulted free of charge at above address. Daily hours are 12 to 3 and 6 to 8 P M. Sundays 12 to 4, 30 years in practice.
Augustus Flagg of Waltham identified a silver pitcher stolen from Chaffey's house and recovered yesterday after seeing the Post story. He learned of the item from a niece who read the paper and wrote him about the likely match. He had reported the break in May 1888 and praised both the Post and police.
Abbie Rood of Reading was walking on the track near Wellington station about 11 45 p m when she stepped onto the path of a Medford train and was struck by a Lowell freight. She was thrown onto the towcatcher and remained until the train stopped. Rood was taken to Malden and treated by Dr Burleigh before transfer to Malden hospital. She is expected to recover.
The schooner Benedict rescued twenty five Cuban or foreign passengers from the steamer J W Hawkins after it sank within twenty six minutes. Captain I W Brockett described locating the Hawkins on January 27 and transferring survivors to Vineyard Haven aboard a small steamer.
At the New Manhattan Athletic Club in Flaherty West New York the night featured three bouts. Keefe of South Norwalk defeated Woods of San Francisco in eight rounds while Flaherty of Lowell beat McBride of New York in nine rounds. Kid McCoy stopped Tommy West in two minutes and twenty five seconds after White halted the bout in the Bostonian corner.
William H. Morgan appears set to be seated from Ward 22 after a four to three House elections committee vote in favor of Morgan. The panel backed the majority report over a minority dissent, amid a tie risk and calls for a special election to be avoided. Senator Hutchinson proposes district electing Aldermen to ensure broad local representation across Boston’s wards.
Mayor Albion A. Perry of Somerville denounces Brookline residents as Pharisees in a speech to the Sons of Maine Club in Somerville. Robert Luce backs the jab, critiquing town meetings and praising self-governing millionaire leaders. The event featured poems by Sam Walter Foss and officers nominated for the next year.
A conference adjourned with Knights of Labor admitted into the National Union of United Brewery Workmen. Local unions 2108 and 24 ally English speaking groups under AFL. German speaking locals 14 and 58 join as allied units. The merger brings about 0 members and ends years of costly friction led by John F. O'Sullivan.
In Charlestown Cadets Hall the individual prize drill featured nineteen companies of State regiments under the Non Commissioned Officers Association. Judges were Major William H. Oakes Major C. K. Darling and Captain F. L. Magurn. Worcester of Company B Fifth Regiment won first prize gold medal Sawyer of Company D Ninth Regiment second prize silver and Daniels of Company L Fifth Regiment third prize bronze. After the drill dancing was enjoyed.
In Woburn, a challenge to Councilman Horace N. Conn from Ward 3 questions his eligibility to hold his seat. If proven illegal, it could jeopardize the Common Council presidency and committee appointments. Democratic opponent Thomas I. Flynn is said to pursue the case by legal means.
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 1 Broadway extension advertises wringers for beds and cars, mangle devices, and sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont.
The Psi Upsilon Association of Boston and vicinity held its annual dinner and reunion at the University Club last evening with many members present. Alexander Rice was honored posthumously as president, Henry D. Hyde presided as first vice president, and William Lincoln Sage served as toastmaster. The ensuing year’s officers include Hyde as president and Sage as first vice president, along with a long list of vice presidents and an executive committee.
The annual banquet at the United States Hotel drew over 300 attendees. Vice-President Fred O. Ellis led the tables with Mary H. Leonard as guest. Miss Fanny A. Comstock served as secretary. Guests included Governor Greenhalge Frank A. Hill Albert G. Boyden George S. Aldrich Elwin P. Seaver and Sarah L. Arnold.
Prime Minister Salisbury rebutted John Morley’s Arbroath remarks on the Monroe doctrine. He said the doctrine is not international law but his Olney Despatch supports it as a policy rule as understood by President Monroe.
At the Friday meeting the North Avenue Congregational Society elected deacons and deaconesses after a ballot. Boyd and Davis each received 54 votes to Mandell's 55. Foxcroft and Torrey trailed. A church committee and a flower committee were also named along with several individuals.
The Democratic State committee meets at 11 30 A M to organize. John W Corcoran is expected to be re elected chairman despite former mayor Matthews being rumored as a potential leader. Matthews says he is not a candidate and may be unable to attend due to an important case. Corcoran is poised for re election as chairman while Mathews expected to remain executive chair. John H Sullivan and Henry V Cunningham expected to be re elected treasurer and secretary.
Mr Mortimer O Shea received a framed picture of himself at his home 41 Worcester street on Thursday evening. The presentation was by Mr Standish J Reidy followed by dancing singing and refreshments.
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