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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1897

Page

2

Subway Salaries Battle Reaches Third Reading In House

The House debated cutting Rapid Transit Commission salaries from 5000 to 2000 with the chairman exempted. Representatives criticized and defended the board amid charges of gratuity and a controversial 20 year subway lease. Debate highlighted concerns over equity, resignations, and the commission's duties before the bill moved to a third reading.

Rapid Transit Dickinson Cambridge J. J. McCarthy Charlestown Lowell Boston Representative Jones Melrose House Committee On Metropolitan Affairs McCarthy Mr. Dickinson Board M. J. Reidy Ward 15 Mr. McCarthy Reidy Representative Eidy Albert Clarke Wellesley Rapid Transit Commission West End

Sarsaparilla Restores Sight and Health for Woman

In a brief testimonial, a woman nearly blind was treated by doctors and sent to a hospital without cure. After using Hood’s Sarsaparilla for a week the patient showed improvement, and continued use left her eyes clear and skin flawless, described as the picture of health. The statement comes from B. O. Allen of New York City.

Hood B. O. Allen West 61St Street New York N. Y

Floods Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier advertised widely

An old advertisement touts Floods Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier sold by druggists for 1 dollar and offers six bottles for 5 dollars. The copy repeats claims it cures floods and mentions Send's Sarsaparilla pills as an alternative.

Rapid transit commissioners advance to third reading

A notice reports that the rapid transit commissioners' agenda item, titled for public transit expansion, was advanced to a third reading in a city council session.

Aries Rapid Transit Commissioners

Supreme Court impeachment debate prompts withdrawal petition

The anticipated adverse Supreme Court ruling on county commissioner Morrell impeachment surfaced in the House as a special committee recommended allowing petitioners to withdraw. It also urged an amendment to grant the Supreme Court authority to remove county commissioners, with Representative Manera presenting a petition on the matter later.

Supreme Court Morrell Manera

Color Line Debate Sways Massachusetts Delegation Vote

Massachusetts debates a response to Tennessee rights laws as Representative Reed proposes an amendment to boycott the Tennessee exposition. The measure cites the U S Constitution Article 14 and urges equal rights for all Massachusetts citizens, urging no participation in festivities of a state abridging rights. The resolution calls sending a copy to the Tennessee Centennial board.

Isaac B. Allen W.W. L. Reed House Massachusetts State of Tennessee United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Union Commonwealth

Representative Lowell Objects to State Printing Plant

Boston representative Lowell yesterday presented to the House the remonstrance of the Master Printers' Club of Boston against the establishment of a state printing plant.

Lowell Boston Master Printers’ Club of

Baby's gold tube saves girl in Brrokton trial

In Brockton on February 26 Drs. D H Swope and Y P Steadman performed the first intubation in the area on the 2 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cole. A gold tube kept air passage open for a week then was removed. The tube was held by plaster to the left cheek.

Brockton D. H. Swope Y. P. Steadman Charles Cole Glenwood Street

Sneak Thieving At Charlestown Hotel Leads To Arrest

Thomas Mullen, formerly of Samaritan House in Sullivan Square, Charlestown, was seen with another man at A. W. Doyle’s hotel loading bags and three bags of books into a room. Patrolman Keene arrested them as they prepared to leave with about $100 worth of property. The second man was named Lester Peterson.

Thomas Mullen Samaritan House Sullivan Square Charlestown A. W. Doyle Mr. Doyle Miss Doyle Keene Lester Peterson

Noddle Island Club Plans March 17 Concert in Webster Hall

East Boston based Noddle Island Athletic Club prepares a concert at Webster Hall Sumner Street on March 17 to coincide with a major fight. The club will provide stereopticon news from the ringside and welcomes special guests and delegations from other clubs.

Noddle Island Athletic Club East Boston Webster Hall Sumner Street Carson

Fire Damages Worcester Frame Buildings

A morning blaze at 1 15 in a frame building cluster at 24 26 and 2612 Pleasant street caused $900 loss from an overheated stove. The rear of Anderson Hall was the origin. Owner Mrs Ladd of Worcester. Pawnbrokers G Ein stein and M P Sternberg suffered the heaviest damage.

Pleasant Street

College Graduates Gather for Beta Theta Pi Reunion Dinner

Graduates from East coast colleges gathered in Exchange Club rooms for the sixteenth annual New England Association of Beta Theta Pi reunion and dinner. Notable speakers included Hor. John L. Bates and Attorney General William T. Haines, with a variety of fraternity related talks and songs between courses. Officers elected were President F. A. Baird, Secretary George F. Wales, and Treasurer Charles F. Getiteney.

East New England Association of Beta Theta Pl W. A. Brooks Harvard John L. Bates Boston University House of Representatives Beta Thete Pi William T. Hai Beta Theta Pi F. A. Baird George F. Wales Charles F. Getiteney

Reception of Twentieth Century Club by Kappa Kappa Society

A brilliant reception at the Twentieth Century Club rooms on Ashburton Place hosted by the Kappa Kappa Society of Boston University. Notable attendance included members from Alpha Phi Gamma Phi Beta Delta Delta Delta Pi Beta Phi with elaborate floral designs, red silk lamps, and evergreen festoons. Distinguished guests ranged from L J Brackett Harper’s Ferry Va to Harvard figures and local elites.

Ashburton Place Kappa Kappa Society Boston University Bertha Marvel Gertrude Crosby Edith Bradbury Edward R. Speare Newton Sarah Cone Bryant Melrose Jacob Sleeper Marion Grey Cambridge Lewis A. Strang Boston B. A Alice Abbot Grace Potter Mary Dorchester Edyth Mayberry Alpha Phi Elizabeth Putnam Grace Ward Theodora Clapp Everett Gamma Phi Beta Maud Howe Libby Delta Delta Delta Lawrence Eldridge Pi Beta Phi L. J. Brackett Harper’s Ferry Henry Whitman Cambridge University Feng Harvard Law School Herbert Conklin Technology Robert A. Woods Elizabeth Holbrook Wellesley Grace Lowell Bradbury Allan H. Sturgise Caroline T. Conkling Emerson Bertha M. Boody Radcliffe Harriet Whittier Herbert Wild Massachusetts Normal Art School Almont Pinkham Berkeley School Benjami C. Chapin W. W. Howard LL. D Lewiston Leo Mann Weymouth Harry H. Hill Frank O. White Herbert S. Hirsberg Harvard

Colby Alumni Banquet in Boston Elects New Officers

The sixteenth Colby Alumni Association of Boston reunion met at Parker House last evening with President William Matthews presiding. John C. Ryder was secretary as officers were elected for the executive term ending 1901, including Ryder as president and C. F. Warner Everett Flood as vice presidents.

Colby Alumni Association of Boston Parker House William Matthews LL. D John C. Ryder Matthews Nathaniel Butler Butler Colby University Bordman Hall Eereer Emery B. Gibbs Brookline Allen P. Soule Colby Club William C. Crawford Shaw University Colby H. L. Koopman Brown University J. E. Burke Lawrence Larkin Dunton Boston Normal School F. F. Whittier A. H. Kelley Chapman School

Annual banquet of Company C at Quincy House

The First Regiment of Infantry held its annual banquet at the Quincy House with guests including Col. James A. Frye Col. T. R. Mathews Col. Carl A. Woodruff and many other officers. Toasts honored The Army The Commonwealth The City of Boston and Modern Guns and Coast Defences.

Quincy House James A. Frye T. R. Mathews Carl A. Woodruff E. M. Weaver Charles L. Hovey Perlie A. Dyar A. H. Marion H. P. Parker J. H. Frothingham Thomas J. Olys John R. Smith J. P. Gamm John Bordman, Jr J. W. Dana D. Dwight Fullerton J. H. Mann F. 8. Wilson P. F. Packard Percy Gowan Charles P. Nutter Carl A.woodruff Frye Dyar Boston Weaver

Chelsea Pest House Destroyed by Fire

An early morning blaze destroyed the Chelsea pest house a tumble down building at the foot of Bellingham street. It was unoccupied and the total loss is reported at 1200. Tramps were seen fleeing the scene after starting the fire.

Chelsea Bellingham Street

Postum Cereal Food Coffee Promoted as Health Drink

A reply to a New Jersey minister praises Postum as a nourishing grain based beverage that imitates coffee without its poisons. The letter notes health benefits for stomach and bowel issues, claims physicians endorse it, and advertises prices for 50 cups at 25 cents and 12 packages by express at 2.50, Battle Creek, Michigan.

New Jersey Postum Cereal Co Lim Battle Creek Mich

Fighting Stirs Cannea as Powers Consider Intervention

In Cannia the 800 strong allied force faces rising tensions as Ismail Pasha the acting governor spreads false tales of mutilation by Greek troops. Turkish forces, aided by an armed posse, occupy nearby positions and attack Christians, risking more decisive intervention by foreign powers.

Canea Suda Bay Ismail Pasha Candea

Children’s Ball in Revere Draws Crowds at Parker Hall

The fifty second annual children’s party of the Revere Ball Association was held in Parker Hall Beachmont. The event featured a grand march led by Master Robert S Spavin and Miss Winnie Burnham with fifty couples. Attendees included numerous Beachmont youngsters and local families.

the Revere Ball Association Parker Hall Beachmont Asa Mitchell L. M. Hartford D. A. Young Ear) Cate Frank Basford Warren Fenno D. Fuller Robert S. Spavin Arthur Evans Arthur King John Pirie Newell Eaton Louis Dunn Walter Eaton Chester Rankin Herbert Morrison C. Arthur Stockbridge E. Maxwell Spavin Alfred C. Gardner Winnie Burnham Frank Morrison I. C. Pearson Alice, Tapley Robert Pirie Ethel Fitzmeyer May Fitzmeyer May Cate Ruth Cate Mary Cate Mary Cox Evelyn Cox Annie Burke Lillie Gertrude Anna Valina Adelof Hattie Holmes Alice de Butts Minnie Connolly Bessie Walker Annie Walker Annie Kingham Viva Cohen Miss Stackhouse Florence Stockbridge Maud Young Nellie Shaw Edith Cummings Lena Crowell Gertie Evans Lu Sherwell Katie Thompson Lena Boynton Annie Nixon Sammie Oldfield Charles Gibbs Raymond B. Gardner Charles Kingham Louette Gardner Sadie L. Gardner Alice Tapley Annie Boyd Louise Clark Miss Butters Florence Eaton Florence Holland Bert Walton Fiinitzmeyer Fred Clayton Lulu Quinn Roy Anderson Bemis Smith Sidney Gay Malden Roy Williams

Greek resistance to powers persists despite note delay

Athens reports continued indig nation against great powers with parliamentary and official support for resistance. The joint note to the Greek government remains undelivered with unexplained delay. Only Russian Austrian and German ministers have been instructed about the note. one power is said to have withdrawn from the concert, potentially dissolving it.

Athens

Greeks Accept Demand to Withdraw Forces from Crete

A Greek firm in London received a telegram from Athens stating King George has accepted the powers demand for the withdrawal of Greek troops and warships from Crete.

George London Athens Greece Crete

Olney Advises Caution in Cuba Tense Ties

In Havana on February 26 it is reported Secretary Olney and President Cleveland favor Spain and instruct Consul General Lee to act with care to avoid friction. Rumor says General Lee owes his post to Republican signals he will be backed in defending American rights by the next administration. Julio Sanguilly is freed from the Cabanas fortress, leaving for home with family and promising not to return to Cuba.

Havana Olney Cleveland Spain Lee Julio Sanguilly Cabanas Ree United States Cuba

Harney's Strike Settled After Mediation in Lynn

The Harney Bros shoe factory strike ends after a morning conference in Lynn. Participants include National President Tobin, J Harry Stiles, Richard P. Barr, John and Patrick Harney, George E. Perkins, and President Mc Iver. If possible, workers may return Monday.

Lynn Harney Bros Tobin Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union J. Harry Stiles Lynn Board of Trade Richard P. Barr State Board of Arbitration John and Patrick Harney Harney’ Bros George E. Perkins McIver Cutters’ Union

Senate Passes Indian Appropriation Bill in Evening Session

The Senate approved the Indian appropriation bill during its evening session. The measure funds agencies and programs for tribal care, education, and development as part of the budget.

Senate Washington

American Wringer Co announces repairs and delivery in Boston

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

National Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Holds Fourth Annual Hall

Odd Fellows Hall hosted a large turn out for the National Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees fourth annual hall last evening with about 600 attendees. Notables included J F Sullivan Providence Thomas Moriarty and many Lawrence residents plus numerous couples and single attendees among a long guest list.

Odd Fellows National Alliance of Theatrical Stage J. F. Sullivan Providence Thomas J. Moriarty BE. McCartin Daniel P. Leary John Phillips Lawrence William F. Munroe M. P. Pickering P. T. Barry J. J. Barry M. P. Mahoney T. J. Callaghan James McElroy P. W. Mahoney B. Tyler J. W. Fox E. V. Stone E. T. Reynolds Hattie Greenwood Prior A. P. Robinson

Tommy's Thirteenth Party at Berkeley Hall Delights Four Hundred

Our Tommy held his thirteenth annual informal party and dance at Berkeley Hall last evening. About four hundred guests attended dancing from 9 until morning. During intermission the host performed a hornpipe and songs. Names include M. F. McLaughlin and many Misses from Watertown, Atlantic City, Chicago, and local households.

Tommy Berkeley Hall M. F. McLaughlin May Laughlin Slamin Katie Quinn Watertown Mary Margery B. Moray Barry Miss McDonald

Aids Club Sixth Annual Ball in Bethesda Hall

Bethesda Hall in South Boston hosted the sixth annual ball of the Aids Club with elaborate decorations of pale green white and pink bunting and a vivid national color touch. Notable attendees included J Frank Murray J T Brine W J Hadley Hugh V Flynn and many others among both gentlemen and young ladies.

Bethesda Hall Boston Broadway J. Frank Murray J. T. Brine W. J. Hadley Hugh V. Flynn David A. Lanagan J. T. Mahoney, Jr Alexander F. Baker David Bullekan Thomas H. Hogan Thomas Curtis James Landers John J. Clancy Thomas Regan Bert Reed Christopher F. Malley John J. Murphy Thomas Murphy David H. Fleming J. A. Hampton John J. Galvin Thomas Jennings James McNeil Frank Quinn Teen Foley John McDonald George Donnelly Matthew Keefe J. F. Landers Edward Carden Fred Howe Frank Ellis John Cassady Representative McKenna George Higgins John J. Reardon Walter Kennedy John Galvin Michael Melledy C. A. Bennett Michael Griffin Thomas Hogan John Gallivan Harry Campbell Joseph Hickey Joseph Ryder Ralph Cohen Thomas Teevans Annie Murphy Katie Collins Mrs. Murphy Katie Cannon Lizzie Dempsey Annie Collins Katie Cleary May Leary Agnes Murphy Julia Foley Rosie Meins Annie M. Murphy Rose O

Birthday Bal masque at Winthrop Beach party scene

Mrs. J. B. Kinney hosted a masquerade birthday at a Manhattan cottage on Waveway Avenue Winthrop Beach. Guests included Ellie Campbell Hattie Campbell Mabel Dearborn Bert Dearborn Norman Smith Louis Bagley Bert Dymond Lu Mack Bertha Wadleigh Minnie Ireland Charles S Newell George Chase Katherine Sullivan Wells Olmstead Grace Dorman and Ferdinand.

Manhattan Cottage Waveway Avenue Winthrop Beach J. B. Kinney Ellie Campbell Hattie Campbell Mabel Dearborn Bert Dearborn Norman Smith Cadet Louis Bagley Bert Dymond Richard Ill J. & Kinney Mary Pomp The Lu Mack Bertha Wadleigh Cleopatra Minnie Ireland Flower Girl Charles 8. Newell Mariner George Chase Domino Katherine Sullivan Lady Macbeth Wells Olmstead Ferdinand Grace Dorman Isabella

Boston University Poverty Party Highlights Dance and Races

Medical students hosted a well attended poverty party with a grand march led by A. H. Ring and Miss Taylor. The Murphy sprint trials were won by Beach, Forester, and Foster, with Miss Taylor winning the ladies’ Murphy sprint. Prizes were awarded for the worst looking lady and gentleman.

Boston University A. H. Ring Miss Taylor Murphy Beach Forester Foster

Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Endorsed For Frontline Homes

A historical note praises Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as prudent and invaluable to households. The item stresses readiness for coughs and colds, framing it as a trusted remedy for daily health.

Dr. Bull

Annual Prize Drill At Lyceum Fall East Boston

The ninth regiment M V held its annual social and prize drill last evening in Lyceum Fall East Boston. Prizes went to Sergeant F F Sears first prize Corporal Healey second prize Corporal McPherson third prize The floor was managed by Captain J J Hayes with Lieutenants Flanigan F F Clark and twenty aides.

Ninth Regiment M. V Lyceum Fall Boston F. F. Sears Healey McPherson J. J. Hayes Flanigan F. F. Clark

Annual reunions mark dances at St Stephen's and Knights of Columbus

Last evening in St John s Hall Moon street the St Stephen s T A and B Society held its annual reunion with a grand march led by Henry Fitzgerald and Miss Julia Williams. In Everett Hall the Everett Council 97 Knights of Columbus held its third annual hall with Floor Director John W Phelan and Mrs Phelan leading the grand march. Major S L Stearns Post 149 G A R held its annual military and civic ball in Roughan Hall Charlestown with Commander Stone escorting Mrs Maggie Jones and other officers guiding the floor.

St. John’s Hall Moon Street St. Stephen’s T. A. and B. Society Henry Ss. Fitzgerald Julia Williams Francis J. O’donnell Nellie A. Kane Michael J. Noonan Maggie Guinee James T. Moriarty Annie Ahern W. H. O'Neil Bridget Cordon Florence J. Molloy D Noonan Patrick J. Kane Thomas J. Murphy Walter J. Sweeney Margaret O’brien Margaret Kane Katie Collins Mary Boyle Rose Boyle Agnes Corcoran Frances A. Stevens Charles J. McFeeley John J. Leonard Michael J. Ryan Michael C. Guinee Margaret Kelley Lottie McEarchran Anna Cosden Elizabeth C. Brennan S. L. Stearns Roughan Hall Charlestown Stone Maggie M. Jones Women’s Relief Corps J. M. Gilman George G. Bentley Charles B. Stone Warren A. Holmes

Portrait by Whipple for Navy Department President eyes White House fit

In Washington a cabinet meeting discussed the Charles Ayer Whipple portrait of Secretary Whipple. Four men tore the large canvas from its frame and took it to the cabinet room for inspection. The President is choosing an artist for his own White House portrait and reviews several candidates.

Washington Cleveland Herbert Charles Ayer Whipple Navy Department White House

Filing Stone Burst Damages Plant in Lowell

A filing stone at Globe File Works on Fletcher street burst at about 3 PM. the interior suffered damage but no employees were hurt. A worker had just left his station moments before the blast.

Lowell Globe File Fletcher Street

Robert Emmet Anniversary Address at Hibernian Hall East Boston

The Wendell Phillips Association hosts a Sunday evening program in Hibernian Hall East Boston honoring Robert Emmet. Professor W J Walshe will present an address titled Robert Emmet and the Men of 98 with a skilled company of artists assisting.

Robert Emmet Hibernian Hall Boston Wendell Phillips Association W. J. Walshe

Man Injured Slipping on Wharf Cap at Pier 1 Grand Junction

James McFall of 41 Cottage Street East Boston fell while disembarking the steamship B h Empire at Pier 1 Grand Junction Nm yesterday. He slipped and struck the wharf cap, injuring his left hip severely.

James McFall Cottage Street Boston Grand Junction

Massachusetts Reform Club debates financial reform and bi metalism

The Massachusetts Reform Club at Youngs discussed retiring legal tender and silver money in favor of gold and bank notes. They authorized committees to petition Congress and urged ending government ties to banking, with speakers criticizing current finance and supporting bi metallicism and a US or England style bank.

Massachusetts Reform Club Young’s Executive Committee Congress Winslow Warren United States England France Bradford Robert Treat Paine

Sound Money Jubilee Dinner in New York Commemorates Victory

The Sound Money Jubilee dinner at Delmonico's drew about 400 leaders from 35 business groups in New York. Mayor Strong presided as speakers included Charles Emory Smith, Charles S. Fairchild, Horace Porter, R. S. MacArthur and John Proctor Clark. A letter from President-elect McKinley was read.

New York Business Men’s Republican and Sound Money Association Delmonico’s Mayor Strong Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia the Treasury Charles S. Fairchild Horace Porter R. S. MacArthur John Proctor Clark McKinley

House approves delegates to monetary conference

The House passed a bill to appoint delegates to a monetary conference by 279 to 3. The three dissenters were Henry of Connecticut Johnson of Indiana and Quigg of New York.

Washington House Messrs Henry Conn Johnson Ind Quigg N. Y

Labor groups endorse bills at Webster Hall

L. A. 5789 of the K. of L. endorsed House Bill 193 last night, relating to civil service applicants seeking registration during business hours year round. Also endorsed House Bill 277 proposing a hospital for East Boston.

L. A K. of L Webster Hall Boston

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