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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1896

Page

2

Adamowski Concert Delights Boston Theatre Audience

The Boston Theatre hosted a crowded grand sacred concert led by violinist Adamowski and conductor C A Ellis. The New York Symphony Orchestra under Walter Damrosch and Otto Lohse shared conducting duties as Fran Klafsky impressed with encoreable solos.

Boston Mr. Adamowski C. A. Ellis New York Symphony Orchestra Walter Damrosch Otto Lohse Fran Klafsky Wagner Greig Gounod Liszt Damrosch

Murder Charge Looms in Quinlan Case at Charlestown Jail

Gov prepares to call Fessenden Harris and Wood as witnesses as Ida Quinlan faces arraignment on murder charges. Counsel visits continue while officials guard against public disclosure. Quinlan shows distress, fears for her baby and son, and is closely watched amid reports of Angus McLeod’s serious illness nearby.

Ida Quinlan Joseph J. Corbett Charlestown Bragg Quinlan Fessenden Harris Professor Wood Angus Gilbert Charles Street Johnny Angus McLeod

Boston youth admits year of animal thefts linked to Harvard vivisection

Little John Hayes, arrested on Lenox Street, confessed to stealing cats dogs rabbits and birds for over a year and selling them to Skillings the Harvard Medical School janitor at Exeter and Boylston. The Harvard demonstrations in vivisection allegedly relied on such animal supplies. Skillings refused comment when approached by a Post reporter and Johnny was released after a stern lecture.

John Hayes Lenox Street Skillings Harvard Medical School Exeter Boylston Street Post Harvard Johnny

Elks Social Draws Wide Attention at Boston Theatre Auction

Weather did not deter a large crowd for the Elks benefit event at the Boston Theatre on March 5. John B. Fitzpatrick sold first box to James W. Treadwell of New York, with boxes bought by George Francis of the Boylston Cafe F Norton and W C Van Derlip. N C G Goodwin secured four seats at 16 dollars each, followed by Charles A. Kelley Gus Williams and Benjamin Leach. About two thousand dollars worth of tickets were sold.

Elks Boston Theatre John B. Fitzpatrick James W. Treadwell New York George Francis Boylston Cafe F. P. Norton W. C. van Derlip N. CG. Goodwin

Vercelli Opens New Restaurant at Hayward Place

Mr. Vercelli today opens a restaurant at 8 Hayward place with a bar dining rooms and private upstairs suites. A press reception last night showcased the magnificently fitted establishment and the hospitality of Mr Vercelli and staff.

Philo Celtic Society Plans Malden Branch

The Philo Celtic Society held its weekly meeting at the Irish School rooms on Washington Street. Superintendent Mulray led classes in reading writing and grammar while members enjoyed an Irish literary entertainment. Vice President Dinneen announced plans to open a branch in Malden with discussion at the next meeting.

Philo- Celtic Society Irish School Washington Street Mulray Dinneen Malden

Eleven Chinamen Arrested in Harrison Avenue Raid

Officers from Division 4 raided an alleged Chinese gambling house at 912 Harrison Avenue last night. Fifty one playing cards were seized and eleven Chinamen were arrested. two charged with gaming on the Lord's day and the others with being present where gaming implements were found.

Division 4 Harrison Avenue

Sutherland v Majoribanks damages suit in breach of promise

The London breach of promise suit of Birdie Sutherland against Hon Dudley Churchill Majoribanks unfolds before Judge Russell with Edward Clarks for the plaintiff and Henry Aaquith for the defense. Majoribanks offered 3000 to settle. the case hinges on the plaintiff's age. Sutherland’s sister Lillie Harold appears in a Drury Lane pantomime.

Birdie Sutherland London Ballet Dudley Majors Banks London Dudley Churchill Majoribanks Baron Tweetmouth Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Tommorrow Russell Aie Edward Clarks Rutherland Henry Aaquith Majoribanks Miss Sutherland Lillie Harold Drury Lane Watkins Bank of Engan

Shipwrecks scorch Rye Beach as two vessels go aground

A three masted schooner named Allianza bound from New York to St John runs aground in brutal surf on Rye Beach. Hours earlier the coal laden Glendon, sailing from Port Townsend to St John, also grounded and soon sank into the sands as life-saving crews braved blinding snow and deadly seas to rescue the crew.

Allianza New York St. John Glendon Port Townsend Rye Beach Wallace Sands

Wreck off Plum Island claims four lives in fierce sea crash

A schooner bound for Boston dashed on the shore near Plum Island Hotel during a raging snowstorm. Otto Nelson and George Keith survived with others, while Captain Melanio and three crew members perished. Survivors reached Newburyport after a grueling night, aided by life savers.

Boston Melanio Ipswich Bay Otto Nelson Plum Island Brooklyn Patrick Campbell Oldtown George Keith Alfred Coffer Newfoundland Melanie St. John John Reed Calais Steward Andrew Spring Hill Campbell Collier Newburyport Mate Nelson Seaman Keith

Stella and Crew Save. Heroic Life-Saving Efforts at Hampton Beach

The schooner Stella laden with coal foundered near Hampton Beach as life saving crews battled a fierce storm. Reports describe widespread wrecks along the coast with coasters and fishermen in peril, as wind and snow raged throughout the day.

Stella Hampton Beach

Scudder schooner wrecks off Orient Point in gale

The H J Scudder under Captain Raynor foundered after striking bed rock near Orient Point during a southwest wind shift. The coal cargo for IF H Coit of New London was insured. Crew escaped with only personal effects. Wrecking crew summoned as vessel breaks up in twelve feet of water. Vessel owned by C W Hartley of Greenport. 200 tons register. Insurance valued at about 12 000 dollars.

Horton's Point Wnd Orient Point Bed Rock Scott’s Wrecking Company of New London C. W. Hartley GreeNort

Life Savers Rescued Crew After Rhode Island Shipwreck

The schooner John W. Hall Jr. and cargo of fish scrap from Rhode Island port to Savannah wrecked near Im's Island, Va. Lifesavers from Lewes Delaware rescued the crew and assisted at the scene in February.

John W. Hal, Jr Rhode Island Savannah Lewes, del John W. Hall, Jr Rhode Islay

Wreck Near Isaac River Sudden Loss of Vessel and Crew

A wrecking tug from Norfolk found the vessel waterlogged and badly damaged at midnight near Isaac River. The schooner is likely a total loss. The crew were saved by the Island life saving crew. The schooner is owned by John W. Hall and Frederic Del.

Vannah Isaac Ur Norfolk Os Island John W. Hall Non - Frederic Del

Lamington Remains In Same Position As Rescue Delayed

Patchogue L I Feb 9 The steamer Lamington stays in about the same position as yesterday with heavy seas preventing boarding. A dispute exists between Merritt and Luckenbach wrecking firms over who will attempt the rescue, each citing a contract to do the work.

Patchogue L. I Lamington Merritt and Luckendach

Tugs Anchor At New London

A fleet of tugs towing barges carrying a large coal cargo arrived at New London Connecticut to ride out fog and storm. The tugs include America Governor Hoyt Storm King Charles McWilliams Joseph Stickney Lockhart and C. B. Sanford.

New London Conn America Governor Hoyt Storm King Charles McWilliams Joseph Stickney Lockhart C. B. Sanford

Murderer Gilbert Faces Death Amid Quiet Dignity

A Sunday in the life of murderer Gilbert shows calm routine. He reads papers, listens to church bells, prays with visitors, and accepts the approaching execution with no visible fear. Relatives weep while officials prepare for a governor ordered sanity review and possible clemency.

Gilbert Brockton

Parade Plans Mark Patriots Day Event In Suffolk County

The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Suffolk County agreed last evening to stage a Patriots Day parade on April 20 with divisions from the county marching. A State convention in Bernarian Hall East Boston and a St Patrick’s Day concert March 22 at the Boston Theatre were also discussed, with William J. Walshe slated to speak on Robert Emmet and the Men of '98 along with performances by top musicians.

Order of Hibernians Suffolk County Boston William J. Walshe Robert Emmet Walshe Hibernian Hall John F. Fitzgerald Thomas J. Gargan Hibernian Messrs William McLeod Jeremiah J. Manning Hugh W. Bresnahan Edmond Wood Daniel Gallagher John Dolan Michael O’donovan Charles McCarthy Co. J. Keyes John B. Doherty M. J. Zoche James J. Shea Thomas J. Burke John Dunne Francis Daly Thomas J. Ivsy Owen O'Loughlin Alexander Thompson Timothy Phelan

Creation rendered at First Baptist Church

A large crowd enjoyed a fine performance of Creation at the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue last evening. Soloists included Miss Annabel Clark Mrs Jennie Patrick Walker and Arthur Beresford. A small fire caused $109 damage in Copey Hall Arlington Street from a short electric wiring fault. The South End Helping Hand Reform Club celebrated its ninth anniversary in Arlington Hall Sunday evening.

First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Annabel Clark Jennie Patrick Walker Arthur Beresford Copey Hall Clarendon Street South End Helning Hand Reform Club Arlington Hall

Fulton Welcomes Baptist Young People Union at Somerville Church

In Somerville the First Baptist Church on Spring Hill, led by Pastor Rev Justin D Fulton, preached a morning sermon welcoming the Baptist Young People's Union after the Christian Endeavor Society disbanded due to lack of sympathy from the pastor.

Justin D. Fulton D. D First Baptist Church Spring Hill Somerville Christian Endeavor Society Baptist Young People’s Union

Hill's Rheumatism Cure Advertises One Bottle Solution

An 19th century ad promotes Hill Medicine Co remedy claiming a teaspoonful of rheumatic salts in water cures all rheumatism. Sold by Cutler Bros at 89 Broad Street, New York City. The circular asks readers to request more information.

HILL Hill Medicin’ CO New York City Cutler Bros Puritana Compound Co Concord X. H

Puritana Restores Strength of Boston Man

George H. Dunning of Fan cul i Hall Market Boston suffered from nervous prostration loss of appetite and sleeplessness. Puritana prepared him anew from head to foot restoring sleep appetite and strength.

George H. Dunning Fanculi Hall Market Boston

Concord Flaves The American Wringer Co Ad

The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repair service at 13 and 18 Broadway Extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

New York New Haven Hartford Rail Route Update

New York New Haven and Hartford Railway reports changes to the Colony line operations. Officials say schedule shifts will affect riders in the region and aim to improve service reliability.

New York, New Haven & Hartford R.A

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