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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1896

Page

5

Sleeper Wins Massachusetts House Clerk Seat

The Massachusetts Legislature opened its 117th annual session with a surprise as Republican George T. Sleeper was elected clerk to succeed E. A. McLaughlin after a protracted caucus. The Senate and House organized with officers named, oath administered, and Speaker George von L. Meyer elected amid applause. The body adjourned to reconvene the next day.

Senate Coolidge Joel D. Miller Worcester Sanger Suffolk Messrs. Quinn Roe Malone, Blodgett Chase George P. Lawrence North Adams Lawrence House Edward A. McLaughlin McLaughlin Thomas E. St. John Haverhill Mr Roberts Chelsea the Commonwealth Messrs. Roberts Russell Salem J. F Doovan Cambridge J. H. Mellen Addis Northampton Young Springfield Riley Adams Flint Weymouth Bowton Messrs Austin Kolden Barry Boston Butler Jockton Fillmore Foss Cottage City Ross New Bedford Sears Sleeper Winthrop Spaulding Webster Weston Messrs. Myers Tilton Brockton Creed Mayo Medford Crane Humphrey Dedham Blood of Pepperell Reed Renecas George von L. Meyer D. W. Waldron James J. Myers George R. Jones Melrose C. Lowell David F Slade Fall River Albert Clark Wellesley F. C. Manchester Winchester George W Bailey Pittsfield

Republicans Elect Speaker and Clerk Nominees in State House Caucus

Unanimous acceptance of a Republican speaker candidate followed by a clash over clerk choice. George T Sleeper nominated by Boutwell amid calls for Republican allegiance. Edward A McLaughlin, veteran clerk, nominated by Myers. Delegates argue party duty and cross-party pressures as proceedings continue.

George von L. Meyer Boston Meyer M. É Andidate Boutwell George T. Sleeper Commonwealth Sleeper Myers Cambridge Edward A McLaughlin C. L. Young Mr. Roberts Chel Mr. McLaughlin Messrs. Hayes Lowell Tolman Pittsfield McCarthy

Boston & Maine seeks right to condemn land for Lynn freight yard

The Boston & Maine railroad asks county commissioners for authority to condemn 138 500 square feet of land in West Lynn near Commercial street to expand tracks and build a freight house. Owners Mary W Walker Amanda W Torrey and E H Gordon oppose sale but the petition seeks legal taking under statute with a hearing set for January 31 at 10 a m at the West Lynn station.

Lynn Boston & Maine Railroad West Lynn Commercial Street Guilford Lumber Yard King’s Marsh Mary W. Walker Amanda W. Torrey Indianapolis Ind E. H. Gordon

Union Pacific Reorganization Plan Seeks Foreclosure Action

The Union Pacific reorganization committee will announce that majorities of first mortgage bonds and large portions of junior bonds and nearly half the capital stock have been deposited. Deposits may be made until Jan 15 at Old Colony Trust Boston or Mercantile Trust New York with a 5 percent penalty after that date. stock assessment to be called once the plan is operative.

New York Union Pacific Reorganization Committee Union Pacific Old Colony Trust Company of Boston Mercantile Trust Company of

Miss Annie Peck To Speak On The Matterhorn

Miss Annie S. Peck will lecture this evening at the Association Halls on To the Summit of the Matterhorn. A former student of the American School of Archeology at Athens, she will share Greece talks and present a new set of stereopticon views of Switzerland scenery taken by her artist last summer.

Annie S. Peck Matterhorn Association Miss Peck American School of Archeology Athens Greece Switzerland

Four Generations Witness Historic St John’s Wedding

Grace Jones Sinclair and Parker Williams Whittemore wed at St John’s Church Portsmouth in a ceremony attended by four generations. A Boston special train brought nearly three hundred guests from Harvard and elsewhere as lavish decorations and a vast display of gifts highlighted the elaborate Roman Catholic ceremony.

Portsmouth N. H St. John’s Church Society Annals of New Hampshire Grace Jones Sinclair Parker Williams Whittemore Church-By-The Sea St. John’s Sinclair Louise Leavitte Boston Harvard Harvard Law School Bockingham Swanborne Willard P Mason B. Whittemore Edwin Sherrill Dodge John P. Sylvester Ivers Shepard Adams Norman W. Bingham, Jr Whittemore Norman McLeod M. Louise Sinclair Phebe Reynolds Orange N. J Martha S. Fowler Haverhill Mass Mary Montgomery Josephine Carpenter West Newton Maude Berry Martha S Sinclair Catherine Mermet Roser Marie Antoinette Henry EB. Hovey Sherburne Merrill Homer Sawyer Crocker Follett Arthur Beresford George Want Galvin Frank Jones New England Dresden Delft

Quiet Dedham Church Wedding of Miss Eugene Nickerson and C Van Rensselaer Coggswell

A high noon ceremony at St Pauls Dedham Centre joins Miss Eugene Nickerson eldest daughter of the late Albert W Nickerson and C Van Rensselaer Coggswell son of the late Judge Coggswell in an Episcopal rite. Rev Percy Browne officiated with family and society guests attending a reception at the bride’s home. The bride wore cream satin with lace and a pearl ornament veil. the groom's family gifted a diamond tiara to the bride and the church was decorously adorned with holly, ferns, palms, and evergreens.

St. Paul’s Church Dedham Centre Eugenie Nickerson Albert W. Nickerson Cleveland C. van Rensselaer Coggswell Judge Coggswell Young Club New York City Percy Browne St. James’s Church Roxbury George A. Nickerson Dedham Ruth Nickenson George R. Dyer Providence Edward Shattuck, Jr Boston Henry D’eresby Watson Thomas M’caleb Herbert Parsons William Gifford Nickerson Albert Lindsay Nickerson Louise Weathers Hoffman Wagner Coggswell

Morgan Ramsdell Wedding In Lynn A Grand City Event

Miss Hattie Louise Ramsdell wed William J Morgan of J Morgan & Son plumbers at Maple Street Methodist Church in a grand Lynn ceremony. Rev William Toulmin and Rev Edward Higgins officiated. The couple plans a Maple Street residence after a reception at 279 Maple Street and an extended wedding tour.

Lynn Maple Street Methodist Church Hattie Louise Alderman Charles H. Ramsdell William J. Morgan J. *. Morgan & Son William Toulmin Deer Island Edward Higgins Bessie G. Wyer Etta Melden Katherine Mellish Bertha McGown Minnie Rhodes Harry E. Stilphen Frank Henderson Boston John RE. Heath William M. Wires, Jr Fred H. Vickery

Pretty Concord wedding unites Miss Daniels and William Harding

A refined home wedding in Concord joins Miss Clara J. Daniels to William Harding of Dorchester. The ceremony at the First Congregational Church features George A. Tewsbury as officiant, cousin Miss Phebe Merritt aiding the bride, and Ernest N. Daniels as best man. A dinner follows, gifts are exchanged, and the couple depart by the 9 10 train for a brief honeymoon amid a rice shower.

Concord Clara J. Daniels William Harding Dorchester George A. Tewsbury First Congregational Church Phebe Merritt Fitchburg Ernest N. Daniels

Mary Miller Church Weds Major William H Oakes

Miss Mary Miller Church of Andover married Major William H Oakes of Charlestown Massachusetts at noon in Andover. The groom, a field officer in the Fifth Massachusetts Infantry, has served in the House and Boston city government. They will reside at 25 Russell Street Charlestown and host two formal home dates January 21 and 28.

Andover Conn Mary Miller William H. Oakes Charlestown Mass Frederick Avery Congregational Church Fifth Massachusetts Infantry House of Representatives Boston Oakes Russell Street

Surprised a Furniture Man Receives Diamond Ring

J J Quinn, popular Hanover Furniture Company dealer at 126 and 128 Hanover Street, was surprised by friends who presented him with a diamond ring last evening. Clement J Driscoll of Reilly Driscoll Co. delivered the speech, and Quinn responded with best wishes for a prosperous New Year.

J. J. Quinn Hanover Furniture Company Hanover Street Clement J. Driscoll Reilly, Driscoll & Co Quinn

Woodbury's Facial Soap Inventor John H Woodbury

John H Woodbury of 11 Winter Street Boston creates a soap that promises to soften wrinkles and blemishes. The marketing line highlights the product as a facial soap aimed at smoother skin.

John H. Woodbury Winter St Boston Woodbury

Modjeska Delivers Measure for Measure at Boston Theatre

Mme Modjeska offered Measure for Measure in Boston with strong Isabelle scenes and a notable Claudio, amid a busy bill of other plays. Camille and Armand scenes drew praise, while the program announces further engagements including Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night. Prosperity continues at Park Theatre with A Contented Woman and piano violin recitals draw crowds.

Boston Mme. Modjeska Mme. Modjessa Isabelle Angela Mr. Haworth Claudio Wadsworth Harris Iiloo Constable Beaumont Smith Howard Kyle Robert Elliott Una Abell Camille Mary Stuart Park Theatre Hoyt

Along the Water Front recounts storms and ship misadventures

A Boston port feature recounts mishaps and daring rescues as the Belgian King Storm King and Norse King faced heavy weather on passages to Antwerp from this port and Baltimore. It notes sunken cargo and deck damage, fastest tow trips by the Taurus, speedy Jamaica round trips by the Brookline, and planned cargoes from Vidette and Carrie Winslow.

Atlantic Ocean Furness Baltimore Antwerp Pier 4 New York New England Boston Weiss Flushing Storm King Michael O’brien Taurus List Brookline Jamaica Anderson Long Wharf Port Antonio Iaiu W. E. Rogers Winthrop Coolidge Jasper Meridian Street Atlantic Works Bill McMilan Pilot Boat Columbia No. 2 Cape Breton Boston Light Congress The Post MacMilan Barkentine Lewis Wharf Sierra Leone Carrie Winslow Rosario

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