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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1896

Page

6

Boston Transit Commission Leaders Refuse to Comment on Subway Lease

The Boston Transit Commission members including Tomas J. Gargan Charles H. Dalton and George Swain decline to express opinions on the proposed fifty year lease of the subway to the West End railroad. Report notes unanimous silence after a morning meeting at 20 Beacon Street.

Boston Transit Commission Peole Tomas J. Gargan Post Pemberton Square West End Pest Boston Gargan Charles H. Dalton Commonwealth Avenue Mr. Dalton George K. Swain Marlboro Street Faneuil Hall Albert C. Burrage Townsend Street Roxbury George G. Crocker Beacon Street

Jack the Chaser Nuisance Stirs Old Cambridge Streets

Reports describe a mysterious young man nicknamed Jack the Chaser who has been following women home at night in Old Cambridge. Residents report disturbances and police have received complaints over the past two weeks. On Linnaean street last Thursday he chased a woman in rain, causing her to drop an umbrella which he took.

Old Cambridge Jack the Chaser Station 1 Linnaean Street

Handsome Church Wedding in Longwood

Miss Eleanora Gleason wed Eugene Lester Clark at the Church of Our Saviour in Longwood. The ceremony was led by Rev. Reginald Howe with six bridesmaids and a full procession of ushers from Boston and Middletown. The bride wore cream peau de soie with duchesse lace and carried violets, her veil secured by a diamond sunburst given by the groom.

Church of Our Saviour Longwood Eleanora Gleason Elizabeth Gleason Mountford Street Back Bay Eugene Lester Clark Beacon Street Reginald Howe Alice Gleason Albert J. Pratt William Lincoln Crosby E. Hobart George R. Barnes Robert A. Jordan Boston G. W. True Middletown Conn Gordon Cheers Nilliard Shapleigh Halloway Philbrick

Salva-cea advertised as cure for salt rheum and rheumatism

Thomas Wyant of Brooklyn reports a six year struggle with Salt Rheum and credits SALVA-cea with curing him after using one box. Ad pitches two sizes 25 and 50 cents per box at druggists or by mail, and promotes Salva-cea Extra Strong for deep seated joint rheumatism. Tas Branprera Co, 274 Canat Sr, New York.

Secret mission rumors surround Hugh I F Palmer

Hugh I F Palmer, once employed by the Spanish government in secret service, left his Boston home on Friday. Neighbors say he is known in British and Spanish circles and may be on business tied to Cuban troubles. the Spanish consul denies knowledge of his whereabouts. Palmer, about 54, is an English subject.

Hugh I. F. Palmer Yarmouth Street Secret Service Department Boston Hugh Palmer Secret Service Jose MaLluch Palmer Mr. Palmer

Gold Deposits at Sub-Treasury Surge as Rush Continues

The sub-treasury saw a heavier day with 1.7 million dollars in gold stored in vaults, $739,000 more than the day before. Morning crowds from New England lined corridors while clerks extended hours to handle the influx. Sub-Treasurer ONeill expected a further two weeks of heavy deposits and a $500,000 lump sum anticipated tomorrow.

New England O’neil Post

Street Railway Reform and Civic Prayers for Seats

The Somerville Board of Aldermen hears Mayor Perry urge a belt line and free five cent checks on the West End Street Railway to ease crowded rides. Local officials note winners named by the Post include William H. Carberry, Roxbury native born Feb 22 1851, and Patrick O Shea new deputy superintendent of the sanitary division aged about 88, with career ties to Boston firms.

Benjamin W. Wells Ellis William H. Carberry Roxbury House of Representatives Second Sur Corporation West End Street Railway Company Humane Societies Somerville Board of Aldermen Albion A. Perry Highland Avenue Boston Somerville West End Road Thomas C. Brophy Union Hall

Appointments Named for Bridges and Sanitary Posts

Bridges and Sanitary Department heads announce four deputy appointments by Wells and Water Commissioner Murphy. William H. Carberry is deputy superintendent of bridges Patrick O Shea is deputy sanitary head Edward C. Ellis is deputy water commissioner and William F. McClellan is deputy superintendent of ferries. Carberry and O Shea were named at an early hour.

William H. Carberry Patrick O’shea Edward C. Ellis William F. McClellan Messrs Carberry O'Shea

IL A W convention ends class B in constitution

The Illinois American Wheelmen convention adjourned at 6 o'clock with 36 of 84 amendments decided. Eight withdrawn four lost and twenty four adopted. A motion to strike class B and create a Professional heading passed nearly unanimously. All 573 Class B riders may become amateurs or opt for professionalism.

IL. A. W Gideon Racing Board Albert Mott Baltimore Mott

Senate considers Arizona admission bill and bond inquiry

In Washington the Senate introduced a bill for admitting Arizona as a state and referred it. A Peffer resolution to appoint a five senator committee to probe U S bond sales was laid over until tomorrow. Other actions include Teller bills on coin redemption of national bank notes and note redemption rules for banks after July 1, 1896. Wolcott objected to a request for stockholder and bondholder statements, and the resolution was laid over.

Washington Senate Arizona Carter Rep Mon Peffer Pep Kan United States Secretary of the Treasury Teller Col Finance Committee Hansbrough N. D Library Committee Wolcott Allen Secretary of the Interior

House Debates Bond Coinage Bill and Alaska Survey

On February 12 the House held a brief floor session with about six members present. Debate focused on the Senate’s free silver substitute for the bond coinage bill and a prior Alaska British survey appropriation. Dolliver argued on the silver issue while Brosius opposed the Senate substitute. Bingham Wood and Gardner spoke against it before a recess.

Washington House Senate Cannon Committee On Appropriations Alaska Gillett Rep Mass Payne New York Dolliver Iowa United States Abraham Lincoln Ulysses SS. Grant Brosius Penn Messrs Bingham Wood Ill Gardner N. J

Police Private Dance Series Opens in Warren Hall Brighton

Officers from Station 14 Brighton held a private dance in Warren Hall from 1 to 5 pm led by Floor Director Lieutenant F F Hall and Mrs Hall. Attendees included Deputy Pierce and Burrill, Captain and Mrs Henry Dawson, numerous sergeants, patrolmen from multiple stations, and many couples from Auburn Maine and surrounding towns.

Brighton Warren Hall F. F. Hall Hall James Laffey Gallagher Pierce Burrill Henry Dawson C. H John Dolan William Burns John Gallagher Charles McInnis Charles Gray Fred Willis T. H. Baker Shaw Edward Corbett Harry Stockton William Curry Miss Brown Eben Perry Walter Abbott Calvin Leary Albert Sampson Webster Melvin Durgin Robert E. Thompson W. R. Brown James Sawyer J. H. Mosley Thomas Keegen Keegen John Owens Potter Gertrude Pierce Bartlett A. J. Furbush Thomas Laffey Graham Albert Haskell John Hall Bennett Lorenzo Weir Margaret Rock Cora Hardy Auburn C. M. Tighe Minnie Tighe Abby Jackson Mary Jackson Robert Coffey

Bishop Arnett Upheld By West End Meeting

Indignant colored residents gathered at the M E Church on North Russell street to condemn Boston hotels for refusing accommodations to Bishop Arnett because of his race. James Logan Gordon spoke, Rev. William H. Scott presided, and resolutions were adopted opposing the hotels’ actions against a respectable citizen.

West End M.eb North Russell Street Bishop Arnett Boston Christian Endeavor People John A. Wanamaker Post M. E James Logan Gordon William H. Scott Gordon

Fire at Faxon & Co. Pianoforte Factory on Waters Ave

An alarm from Box & Everett at 6:45 reported a fire in a wooden addition of O. J. Faxon & Co. on Waters avenue. The blaze started in a pattern shop furnace, damaging the building worth 300 dollars and stock mostly patterns worth 3600 dollars, insured. Acting Chief Swan accidentally ran over a man en route, injuring Walter B. Allen. Horace Geizar was also struck by the horse, suffering a fractured frontal bone.

Box & Everett Pianoforte Hardware O. J. Faxon & Co Waters Avenue Joseph T. Swan Walter B. Allen Cleveland Avenue Everest Horace Geizar West End

West End Club Hosts Benefit for Professor Steele

The West End Street Railway Social and Athletic Club held a benefit last night in its club rooms at 2281 Washington Street to honor instructor Professor Frank Steele. A large crowd applauded many boxing bouts, including matches featuring Tolan versus Ray, Mullen versus Mullen, Corrigan versus Ford, Dunlap versus Farrey, and Steele against Paddy Fenton.

West End Street Railway Social and Athletic Club Frank Steele Washington Street Jack Tolan Jack Ray Joe Mullen Tom Mullen Pete Corrigan Tom Ford Dunlap Farrey Paddy Fenton

O Shea Active in Politics and City Service

O Shea, a longtime Mattapan resident and Ward 24 Democratic chairman for three years, served as lamps superintendent from 1891 for four years under Mayor Matthews, noted for his executive ability. He is regarded as upright and highly esteemed. Major Young, head of the sanitary department, will remain in position until March 1 at his own request.

Rer Mattapan Matthews O’shea Major Young Sanitary Department

Reception to a Medford Pastor in West Medford

In West Medford on February 12 the Rev Judson Van Clancy and wife were honored at a church vestry reception attended by nearly 250 parishioners. Hosts and attendees included Deacon Charles J Eels H M Clapp Mrs Charles I Kingsbury Miss Neilie Brisbin and Mrs E B Cummings with refreshments served by Mrs Frank H Lovering and Mrs C H Hanson.

West Medford Judson van Clancy van Clancy Charles J. Eels H. M. Clapp Charles I. Kingsbury Neilie Brisbin E. B. Cummings Frank H. Lovering C. H. Hanson

Melrose Woman’s Club Hosts 14th Annual Reception

The Melrose Woman's Club held its fourteenth annual reception and banquet at Association Hall. Special guests were Mr. and Madam Woh Rydings ward the Hon. and Mrs. Charles Carleton Coffin and Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. Addresses were delivered by the Hon. Coffin Mrs. Livermore and Madam Von Rydingsvard.

Melrose Melrose Woman’s Club Association Hall Woh Rydingsward Charles Carleton Coffin Mary A. Livermore von Rydingsvard

Unitarian Club Banquet Discusses Modern Psychology

The Unitarian Club of Boston held its monthly banquet at the Vendome last evening with Hon. Roger Wolcott presiding. Guests included Dr. H. P. Bowditch, Dr. Edward Cowles, A. 35. Wheeler, Dr. J. J. Putnam, and Mr. F. A. Turner. Papers by Dr. J. Stanley Hall and Dr. Carroll Everett were read on Modern Psychology.

Unitarian Club of Boston Vendome Roger Wolcott H. P. Bowditch Edward Cowles A. 35. Wheeler J. J. Putnam F. A. Turner J. Stanley Hall Carroll Everett

Sixth Anniversary Observed by Father Mathew Society

The Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society of Revere marked its sixth anniversary with an entertainment and banquet in Temperance Hall last evening. President Otho Sullivan welcomed guests and introduced Mr John E. O'Brien as master of ceremonies. Rev Fathers Lee and Sullivan spoke, Miss Agnes Sullivan spoke for the Ladies Aid, with speeches by Thomas Mulligan Patrick Coughlin John D. Coughlin and A L Better.

Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society of Revere Temperance Hall Otho Sullivan John E. O’brien Lee and Sullivan Agnes Sullivan Ladies’ Aid Association Thomas Mulligan Patrick Coughlin John D. Coughlin A. L. Better

Newfoundland Benefit Ball Draws Eight Hundred Couples

Bright faces elegant gowns and gay music lit Cotillon Hall for the Newfoundland Benefit Association third annual ball. The grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Cantwell featured a long list of attendees from Steamship lines, Boston and New York society, with guests from Baddeck Cambridge London and Watertown among others.

Cotillon Hall Newfoundland Benefit Association Cantwell Julia A. Peters F. J. Roach Josie Cohen Nellie Fitzgerald Lizzie Fitzgerald Pathie Connolly Rose McEntee H. A. Duffy A. M Annie Kxennear William Somerville J. J. McCarthy Miss McCarthy Annie McCarthy William J. Madden Walter Duggan L. Bassett Thomas Bassett Christopher Bassett M. J. Dooley John Winnicombe McAdam John Durham Robert Bassett James Murphy P. J. Brophy Maggie Lane May Hudson Mary Mansfield Downey Philip Crothy Annie Deady Katie O’brien Deady James Deady Thomas Lawlor Edwards William F. Legers Seiveer Lee Armstrong May Gover Percy Wilmot Michael McMullin William Hudson M. I. Butler William R. Tobin Watertown R. T. Campbell China Thomas Voeght Baddeck J. P. Kavaugh Edward G. Kavanagh Mica EF. N. Cummings Minnie Armstrong Dunde Kenny Maggie Gary Mary Armstrong A. Ezekiel M. Sprick Frank Galgan Detort John Slackland L. Galagher F. A. Mansfield Cambridge James Cunningham John Curtin Nora Cole Mallie Cole Mary O'Neil Annie Nolan Nellie Nelson Alice Chapman Edward May Sanford Chapman Fred Murray Sheather Mr. Wal France Maggie Downey Walker New York Daniel Gannon London Eng Willard Thompson William P

Railroad Workers Rally Behind Dr Bull's Cough Syrup

Railroad employees all believe in Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an old standby, highlighting its trusted status among workers.

Dr. Bull

Local Names Mentioned in Newfoundland Ledger

Musgrave Sydney D C Musgrave Syd ney J Z Howatson Sydney Richard Hicky Sydney Dr Thomas Smith John Cames Newfoundland record lists several individuals connected to Newfoundland affairs. The fragment names multiple persons across Sydney and Newfoundland contexts.

Chadwick Associates Honor Birthday of Eulalia McDermott

The Chadwick Associates held an invitation party at St James Young Men's Hall with festive decorations and a silk flag presented to the St James Cadets in 1890. Eulalia McDermott received a gold medal and a five dollar gold piece from president John J Leary on her birthday. A large attendance followed including many listed ladies and gentlemen.

Chadwick St. James Young Men's Hall St. James Eulalia McDermott John J. Leary Nellie Grady Lillian Reynaud Bessie McDermott Katie McDermott Lizzie Hawkins Annie Monaghan Sadie Doherty Emma Ritchie Nellie Leary Julia Hooley Katie Callahan Lizzie Callahan Mary McDermott Annie Smith Sadie Foley Nellie Sheehan Kittie Riley Mary Callahan Murphy Kate Miller Edward Francis Joyce George J. Giblin C. J. Williams William Brett Ferron John Foley Thomas Malin Percy J. Butler George Kirke George H. Marrow Annie Ratley Lizzie Noonan Delia Slattery Mary O'’Conner Miss Galligan Sadie Folsom Kattie Riley Dollie Sheehan Maude Esterbrooks Katie Sweeney Miss Donovan Reynolds Thomas Carr James Timmons James FE. Buckley John Lawrence Manning John J. Flemming John Earle James J. Reagan D. A. Coleman C. D. O'Connell M. Holland Daniel Murphy William Donahue John Murphy William J. Cassidy James Haggerty Fanny Barry Mike Holand P. J. Stack Mamie Murphy

Winthrop Yacht Club Ball Promises Dual Orchestras

The eleventh annual ball of the Winthrop Yacht Club will be held Friday evening in Cotillon Hall. Arrangements include two orchestras in separate halls, palm decorations, and an appearance by the Governor's staff along with delegates from other clubs. Dill Bros. of Melrose serve as caterers.

Winthrop Yacht Club Cotillon Hall Dill Bros. of Melrose

Young Ladies' Solaidity Benefit at Roughan's Hall

Roughan's Hall Charlestown hosted a gathering of friends of the Young Ladies' Solaidity of the Sacred Heart Italian Church. Floor duties were carried by John J. Bacigalupo Jr with assistants Michael Porchella Edward Dogestein Joseph Leverone John Repetto and James Fish.

Roughan Charlestown Young Ladies’ Solaidity of the Sacred Heart Italian Church John J. Bacigalupo, Jr Michael J. Porchella Edward Dogestein Joseph Leverone John Repetto James Fish

City law aims to take part of the Common for street widening

The Boston law department drafts a bill granting the city power to seize a Tremont and Boylston street strip on the Common. The land would be used to widen Tremont and Boylston and build a sidewalk near the subway.

the Law Department City of Boston Tremont and Boylston Streets Boylston

Holtzer Cabot Employees Dance at Brookline Town Hall

The annual Holtzer Cabot Electric Company party was a grand success in Brookline with a grand march led by C. W. Holtzer and his niece Miss Grossman. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Coughlin Mr. M. A. McAuliffe Miss Manley Mr. George Casey and many other local figures.

Holtzer-Cabot Electric Company Brookline Town Hall C. W. Holtzer Miss Morse Kenison John Smith John Liddy Thomas Heffron William Duncan George Rick Anderson Hickey Morris Reed Fritz Pound Ed Ryan Mary Anderson Kittie Connelly Theresa White Madge Fogerty William R. Morse John Fleming Augustus Murray Geoartin Toppan James Conway Louis Twitchell Arthur Coughtin Joseph Darragh Coughlin South Boston Mary Manley John Driscoll Kittie Woods Emma Elgin Nellie Sullivan

Boston Merchants Association Holds First Board Meeting

The Boston Merchants' Association opened its first monthly board meeting at Young's Hotel with President Leeson presiding. B H Moore elected secretary and D L Bowers assistant. The group discussed opposing parts of a proposed bill to abolish days of grace on sight drafts, while supporting abolition on notes.

Boston Merchants’ Association Young’s Hotel Leeson B. HK. Moore Wit D. L. Bowers Presiden Leeson Legislative Committee Jonathan A. Lane Washington Nation Board of Trade Delates National Board Law Cleveland Olney Treasury Hamlin Othe Department Stat Department Alden Speare Commerce and Manufacture Merchants’ Association National Board of Trade Treasury Department Speare Judiciary Committee House Boston & Maine Railroad Company

Mayor Quincy Attends Paint and Owl Club Dinner

The Paint and Owl Club of New England held its ninety second dinner at the Parker House with about 100 attendees including Mayor Quincy and Colon el Thomas. President I H Wiley introduced the mayor who spoke on trade associations and public concerns such as harbor improvements for Boston and making it a better business and residential center.

Paint and Owl Club New England Arker House Quincy Colon¢ Thomas I. H. Wiley Mog Boston Congress Merchants Municipal Committee

American Ayrshire Breeders Hold Twentieth Annual Meeting

The American Ayrshire Breeders Association held its 20th annual meeting and banquet at the United States Hotel. President Obadiah Brown presided at the dinner, with informal member speeches and an address by cattle inspector C. M. Winslow. Officers elected include President Obadiah Brown and a slate of vice presidents, secretary C. M. Winslow, treasurer Henry J. Smith, and an executive and editing committee.

American Ayrshire Breeders’ Association United States Brown H. W. Conn E. L. Jenkins Dover N H Philo Leach Bridgewater Mass F. P. Clark Sudbury Albany N. Y M. Winslow Brandon Vermont Obadiah Brown Providence H. R. C. Watson L. S. Drew Burlington John Bratton White Oak S. C B. C. Sears Bloomingrove C. M. Winslow Henry J. Smith O Finfield R. I C. H. Hayes Portsmouth N. H C. H. Barney Milford J. D. W. French Andover

New England Hardware Dealers Elect Officers at Banquet

The New England Hardware Dealers Association held its annual banquet at the United States Hotel last evening with President H. G. Janvrin presiding. Officers elected include D. Fletcher Barber of Boston as president and a slate of vice presidents, secretary James A. Farless, treasurer James L. Work, and directors Fred W. Kidd, William N. Irving, James A. Cook, J. H. Sayward, W. B. Cutler, and Alfred D. Wolf representing several New England cities.

New England Hardware Dealers’ Association United States H. G. Janvrin Janvrin D. Fletcher Barber Boston Firs Edward A. Loomis Providence R. I George W. Burditt Cambridgeport Austin Whitcomb Beverly James A. Farless James L. Work Fred W. Kidd Lawrence William N. Irving James A. Cook South Boston J. H. Sayward Haverhill W. B. Cutler Alfred D. Wolf New Bedford

Cambridge Society Hosts Maine Sons and Daughters Reunion

The Thorndike event drew about 125 attendees for a banquet and program celebrating Maine heritage. Miss Lena M. Phillips delivered readings, Miss Viola Campbell performed vocal selections with pianist Mrs. Charles H. Torgate, and Mr. Sanford H. Dudley Jr. spoke briefly on the Venezuela question.

Pine Tree Thorndike Cambridge Association The Sons and Daughters of Maine Lena M. Phillips Viola Campbell Charles H. Torgate Myr. Sanford H. Dudley, Jr Venezuela

Eighth Annual McLean Reunion Banquet Held at Crawford House

The McLean Associates held their eighth annual reunion and banquet at Crawford House. Hosts Mr and Mrs F W Chamberlain and Mr and Mrs A F Abbott greeted guests. George H Carleton presided as social board head and J A Durell acted as scribe. Officers elected included President G H Carleton Vice President A F Abbott Secretary J A Durell and Treasurer R Wil.

McLean Associates Crawford House F. W. Chamberlain A. F. Abbott George H. Carleton J. A. Durell G. H. Carleton R. Wil

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