Tim to Be President Nominated Amid Protracted Caucus
The Republican Councilmen elect held at City Hall debated a potential combine to back a president. Smith won the nomination after three ballots, with Miller’s influence under fire. Peters and other officials drew backing as the caucus adjourned with uncertainty and a looming decision by a five member committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Jenkins
John H. Lee
Joseph A. Conry
Miller
Conry
O'Callaghan
Ward 3
Bunker Hill
O’callaghan
Common Council Chamber
Stanley Ruffir
Peters
Briggs
Barnes
Crocker
Smith
Messrs. Lane
James
Newmarch
G. Walden Smith
Cornuerman Barnes
Galvin
Hilliard
O’kane
Common Council
Messrs
Lane
Ward 17
Riddie
Ward 20
John A. Ryan
Ryan
Leary
Cenry
Tell tale letters on him
At about 4 00 yesterday morning Patrolman Kelly of Station 3 arrested William Mullen on Court Street after he tried to run. Letters on his person indicated he was wanted in Philadelphia for defalcation. One note warned of a 15 year term if caught. He is at the Tombs awaiting Philadelphia officers' reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Station 3
William Mullen
Court Street
Mullen
Philadelphia
Bill
Hammel’s
Eastern Penitentiary
Muller
Watts
Lynn's Federal Block Delayed Post Office Move Urged
The Lynn Board of Trade holds a strong meeting with Congressman Barrett to push the delayed erection of the new post office. A cleared site awaits foundations with plans in Treasury hands. Members propose a Willow street entrance and urge rapid work forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Board of Trade
William E. Barrett
Treasury Department
Willow Street
Congressman Barrett
Strike A Fizzle In Philadelphia Streetcar Tie Up
The Philadelphia Union Traction strike began at 4 a.m. after a 2 a.m. mass meeting. Cars operated on main routes with some union crews and little police presence. National Amalgamated President Mahon repudiated the strike order and urged workers to resume. By afternoon many strikers returned to work and lines ran regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company
Mahon
Amalgamated Association
Boston merchants open aid drive for Armenians
Businessmen at the Merchants Exchange on Bedford Street launched a relief for Armenians in Asia Minor. A 100000 dollar city share note was issued and subscriptions totaling 3110 were pledged, with donors including C T Wilder and J L Grandin among others. A petition to President Cleveland seeking U S moral support to allied governments accompanied the effort. Brown Bros. & Co. hold the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Merchants’ Exchange
Bedford Street
Asia Minor
Cleveland
United States
C. T. Wilder
J. L. Grandin
Robert T. Paine
Jonathan A. Lane
Frank W. Breed
Friend
Brown Bros. & Co
No Police Shakeup Says Cambridge Chief in Interview
Chief Cloyes of Cambridge tonight dismissed rumors of a planned large scale shakeup in the police department. He said no changes have been decided and discussions with Mayor Bancroft are in general terms with no conclusions reached. Names mentioned in rumors, including Sergeants Alexander and Pullen, were not confirmed. Patrolmen from East Cambridge to North Cambridge were part of idle talk, not an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyes
Cambridge
Alexander
Pullen
East Cambridge
North Cambridge
Chief Cloyes
Bancroft
Syrian Priest Arrested On Unlawful Marriage Charge
Georges Constantinos, a Syrian priest living at 289 Federal Street, was arrested on a warrant for unlawfully celebrating a marriage rite in the city. In Municipal Court he was bound over to next Monday in 200 dollars. The arrest, viewed by Syrians as sacrilege, involved the couple Joseph Hanna and Madame Georges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges Constantinos
Federal Street
Boston
Joseph Hanna
Madame Georges
Greater Boston plan reported by metropolitan commission
The commission to the Legislature concludes there is no broad demand to annex other cities and towns to Boston. It favors simplifying governance by uniting all municipalities within a single county with greater legislative and administrative powers than existing counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan District
Greater
Boston
City Hall
Missing East Boston baker Christian Gueth last seen Dec 15
Christian Gueth a well known East Boston baker has been missing since December 15. Friends say he may have leapt from the Winthrop ferry with currents near South Ferry but others think he may have gone to Germany. He recently lived apart from his wife amid family troubles and was active in Ward 2 politics and standouts in amateur shooting circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Gueth
Boston
Winthrop
South Ferry
Germany
Gaeth
Funeral for Dominic Toy in Cathedral Service
The funeral for Dominic Toy, 71 Beacon Street, who died from Bright's disease and heart illness, will be held at the cathedral today at 10 o'clock with a solemn high mass of requiem. Toy, born Omagh Tyrone, 54, was a longtime popular figure among Irish Americans, leading roles in Irish societies and business ventures on Hanover, Charles, and finally Beacon streets. He was connected with Dr Joyce, John Boyle O'Reilly, and A Collins, reflecting his prominence in Irish-American circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Toy
Beacon Street
Bright
O’elfiock
Mr. Toy
Omagh
County Tyrone
Hanover Street
Charles Street
Toy
Old Guard
Irish National Land League
Irish National Federation
Joyce
John Boyle O'Reilly
A. Collins
Elliott
Willison
Potter
Long Island Wheelmen
Good Roads Association
Kings County Wheelmen
A. G. Spalding
Cycle Board of Trade
New York
National Assembly
Albert Mott
Baltimore
Maryland
Transportation Committee
Mott
Marjery
Eagle Gyel Club
Washington Street
Tremont’ S
Pembroke
Charles G. Huntington
The
American Cyclist
Mabel E. Grover
Hartford
Conn
E. P. Parker
L. A. W. Billetin
Philadelphia
Kreamer
Des Moines
Albert Gardener
Nashville
Tenn
Don Mallernee
Henry Prange
Thomas McAleer
Los Angeles
Cal
W. E. Becker
Minneapolis
Minn
H. M. Bird
St. Paul
Wentworth Steele
Kirkwood
Charles W. Rogers
Hiawatha
Kan
Tucson
Ari
Phenix City Railway Company
Phenix
Ali
Orange County Wheelmen
Santa Anna
Peerless Cyclers
Woodland
el Paso Cycle Track Association
el Paso
Tex
Elopement Ties Clinton Couple After Father’s Opposition
Dennis K. Bartlett son of J F Bartlett and Miss Julia M Page daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren B Page formerly of Clinton now in Newtonville eloped after her father opposed the match They married in Hudson by Rev C W Chamberlain The groom a longtime athlete and Clinton High School alumnus Mrs Page a Natick soprano singer and Clinton High School graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Dennis K. Bartlett
J. F. Bartlett
Julia M. Page
Warren B. Page
Newtonville
C. C. Swift
Bartlett
Clinton High School
Natick
St Stephen’s Ball Draws Large Attendance At St Johns Hall
The St Stephen’s T A and B Society held its annual reunion and ball at St Johns Hall Moon Street. Seventy five couples participated in the grand march led by Mr Dennis F McCarthy and Miss Katie O’Neil. Dancing continued past 4 a.m. with supper at midnight. Notables included Representatives Leary and Mahoney and many officers and ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s
T. A. and
B. Society
St. John’s Hall
Moon Street
Dennis F. McCarthy
Katie O'Neil
Leary and Mahoney
Dennis T. McCarthy
Joseph J. Kane
Joseph H. McIntire
Francis A. Stevens
James F. Moriarty
Hugh McKenna
Nellie A
Insurrection in Cuba Grows As Rebels Break Trocha
Havana reports say the insurrection gains strength daily with Gomez and Maceo breaking the Trocha and moving into Santa Clara and Matanzas. The government tightens control, banning nonofficial news and ordering papers to publish only government-provided information as war spreads across the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gomez
Maceo
Trocha
Santiago de Cuba
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Robbery Mystery Tangles Mrs Whitman Diamonds Case
Rosie Zikel, a young Hebrew maid, is jailed for stealing $500 worth of Mrs. Whitman’s diamonds from a Lowell Street home. Police suspect a professional gang behind a door-to-kitchen entry, with Rosie claiming innocence and sleeping through the heist as officers pursue other suspects linked to a string of burglaries in the area and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosie Zikel
Whitman
Lowell Street
Post
Rosie
Caddigan
Carpenter's Union 88 Ball Draws 200 Couples at Cotillon Hall
The thirteenth annual ball of Carpenters Union No. 88 was held last night in Cotillon Hall. About two hundred couples attended. The promenade was led by William J. Shields and wife, with R. Swanton and Miss Hanly close behind. Labor men present included H. P. Slavins, Harry Lloyd, Timothy Keefe, John F. Sullivan, A. A. Hill, and George Newman of Lynn among others. Attendees listed numerous couples and individuals including Dr. William Hudson and Mrs. Edga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union No. 88
Cotillon Hall
William J. Shields
R. Swanton
Miss Hanly
W. J. Shields
J. C. McDonald
T. E. Daly
A. Campbell
H. P. Slavins
Harry Lloyd
Timothy Keefe
John F. Sullivan
Harry Vinal
A. C. Smith
Peter Chase
Stroders
Charles Edga
George McNeil
Frank Davenport
William Hudson
Mr. Travers
E. Lavender
James. KE. Daly
D. Sheehan
R. Casidy
J.D. McLawin
H. P. Stevins
A. Chisholm
C. T. Pearson
C. Sullivan
E. J. Flynn
J. J. Keane
J. Meehan
Charles Gallagher
Hibernians Dare at Somerville Annual Concert and Ball
Hibernian Division 17 held a well managed Union Hall event with over 300 attendees including presidents and officers from multiple divisions. The grand march was led by John B. Burke and wife, with William Walsh and sister, and notable guests such as Cornelius Bowen and Dr. John F. Couch present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian
Somerville
Division 17
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Union Hall
Erin
Cambridge
North Cambridge
East Cambridge
Arlington
Lexington
Charlestown
Brighton
Watertown
Newton
Boston
John B. Burke
William Walsh
Messrs
Cornelius Bowen
M. S. Savage
David Russell
John F. Couch
Philip Keon
D.S. Wilson
John B. O’ Higgins
P. M. Flynn
J. J. Lynch
Edward Colbert
Peter Savage
P. H. Kenneally
Joseph Lonergan
James H. Walsh
P. J. O’brien
Burke
Miss Guiney's Troubles At Auburndale Post Office
Newton January 38. The Auburndale post office is under dispute as postmistress Miss Imogene Guiney replaced assistant Miss Helen D Soule. Soule reportedly planned to marry prompting Guiney to resign. Residents sign petition demanding Soule reinstated. Guiney issues open letter defending the change and cites no reversal. Guiney faced boycott by the A P A after taking duties two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Auburndale
Helen D. Soule
Imogene Guiney
Soule
Martin
Miss Soule
Miss Guiney
Friday Woman's Club Holds New Year Reception in Everett
The Friday Woman's Club of Everett hosted its annual New Year reception at president Mrs. Lura F. Mead’s Broadway residence with Mrs. Mead assisted by Mrs. Rose E. Harkins. Guests were presented by Misses Lillie Ladd and Fay Merriam as the club’s social committee oversaw piano solos readings and a vocal. Prominent attendees included Ex-Mayor Francis Batchelder Ex City Solicitor George E. Smith and many Mrs. Mead and Mr. Mead family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Smith
George F
Foster
E. F. Mead
W. P. Harkins
John C. Spofford
Charles C. Nichols
R. B. Brown
Charles F. Washburn
J. F. Vaughan
George A. Brown
Edward Spaulding
Gilman C. Hickok
Winona Whist Club Meets in Charlestown
The Winona Whist Club met at Miss M Shields home 55 Tremont Street Charlestown. Miss Helen OBrien won first prize a hand painted fan Mr D Ahern won gentlemen's first prize a watch charm Booby prizes went to Miss Ella Connell and Mr J Hammond. Collation followed at midnight with singing and dancing until morning. Vocal selections by Miss Mamie OBrien and Miss An nette Walsh with Mr Frank Stevens accompanist. Mr J Graham gave comic recitations. Next meeting at Miss Annette Walsh 98 Decatur Street Charlestown January 15 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Whist Club
M. Shields
Tremont Street
Charlestown
Helen O’brien
D. Ahern
Ella Connell
J. Hammond
Mamie O’brien
Annette Walsh
Frank Stevens
J. Graham
Decatur Street
Walnut Hill Club Social At Mechanics Hall Dedham
The Walnut Hill Club held its second social in Mechanics Hall East Dedham with strong turnout from Dedham Boston Needham Roxbury Hyde Park Dorchester Highlandville West Roxbury Sharon Jamaica Plain Readville Canton Mattapan Norwood and other areas. Dancing ran from 8 pm to 2 am with a midnight refreshment intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Walnut Hill Club
Young People’s Society of
Mechanics Hall
East Dedham
Boston
Needham
Roxbury
Hyde Park
Dorchester
Highlandville
West Roxbury
Sharon
Jamaica Plain
Readville
Canton
Mattapan
Norwood
Nine Hundred Ninety Ninth Artillery Comedy Night at Bijou
The Charlestown unit held a Gentlemen's night with a minstrel show at the old Bijou Theatre. Performers included J. W. Kelly the Rays Hayes and Redman and Gus Dailey. An auction sale of seats followed the concert with many gold tickets selling high. Premiums on box seats were notable. A collation closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery Association
Charlestown
J. W. Kelly
The
Rays
Hayes and Redman
Gus Dailey
Somerville Police Report Shows 1791 Year Arrests
Chief Parkhurst reports Somerville police made 1791 arrests in the past year, up 154 from last year. Railroads contributed by arresting pedestrians on tracks, totaling 66 arrests. Efforts by the railroads to apprehend track walkers aided the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Somerville Police
Frank Keating
Waiters Benevolent Ball Set for Music Hall Jan Tuesday
The Waiters Benevolent Association schedules its thirty third annual ball at Music Hall on Tuesday evening in January. The event aims to raise funds for the union and feature a formal gala with attendees from local restaurants and hospitality venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Waiters’ Benevolent Association
Music Hall
Harvard Grows Candidates for Varsity Crew
Thirty two men reported as candidates for Harvard varsity crew by Captain John R Bullard. The list includes F L Ames J H Perkins J A Stillman A H Brewer D M Goodrich S Hollister E A Brugiere W B Lloyd C A Hurley D F Murphy G W Matthews A W Stevens E W Ames J A Moulton A H Rice A T Jennings H E Gibby M G Connor W D Hennen R B Hayes H A Curtis W A Hall A E Dacy J N Conger S S Sanborn J F Hall C E Sanders L Williams PS Smith M Donald J J Hayes Jr R H Stevenson. Excluding Bullard three were members of last year. vacancies noted. Chatman likely to join squad. Four cornered race among Harvard Columbia Cornell Penn may define training end. Baseball activities delayed until after gym conference tonight. Other gym activities start today. Dr Sargent’s classes begin next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bullard
Varsity
F. L. Ames
J. H. Perkins
J. A. Stillman
A. H. Brewer
D. M. Goodrich
S. Hollister
E. A. Brugiere
W. B. Lloyd
C. A. Hurley
W. A. Hall
A. E. Dacy
J. N. Conger
S. S. Sanborn
J. F. Hall
C. E. Sanders
L. Williams
PS. Smith
M. Donald
J. J. Hayes, Jr
R. H. Stevenson
Captain Bullard
Chatman
No. 4
Bullard
Harvard
Columbia
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Sargent
Threw Her In The Flames Milford Jan 3
Guiseppe Rosenente an 18 year old is said to have confessed to throwing little Maria Giovanni into a blaze, causing severe burns that may prove fatal. The mother bedridden, says the boy fled after the act, claiming he burned Maria to death. The child told her story this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Guiseppe Rosenente
Maria Giovanni
Maria
Fondre
Watertown Relief Association installs new officers
Watertown Mutual Relief Association held installation ceremonies with Frank M. Kelley presiding. New officers include President M. B. Vahey, Vice President Harry E. Tilson, Recording Secretary M. J. Welly, Financial Secretary J. J. Sullivan, Trustees P. H. Keefe J. J. Kellegher John Powers, Directors J. W. Ahearn H. Godding James McSherry Joseph Quinlam Percy Condon. A banquet followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathertown
Watertown Mutual Relief Association
Frank M. Kelley
M. B. Vahey
Harry E. Tilson
M. J. Welly
J. J. Sullivan
P. H. Keefe
J. J. Kellegher
John Powers
J. W. Ahearn
H. Godding
James McSherry
Joseph Quinlam
Percy Condon
Boxing Gossip Sparks Busy Fight Plans and Delayed Debuts
Boxing gossip from Lynn outlines Paddy Fenton’s inability to box soon due to damaged hands. Promoters eye Fenton and Flaherty for a main event while other hopefuls like Pedler Palmer and Spike Sullivan seek purses and matches. The Lynn club plans amateur bouts February 10 and pursues various potential clashes with boxers from Boston to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy Fenton
Eddie Connolly
Fenton
Dave Nelligan
Lynn Athletic Club
Flaherty
Pedler Palmer
England
Billy Plummer
New York
Pechler
George Dixon
Jockey Clubs Set 1896 Race Dates in New York Area
A conference of the New York Jockey Club the Coney Island Jockey Club and the Brooklyn Jockey Club allocated the 1896 racing calendar. Westchester spring May 12 to June 2 fall Oct 18 to Nov 3. Brooklyn spring June 4 to 22 fall Sept 7 to Oct 3. Coney Island spring June 23 to July 11 fall Aug 15 to Sept 5. The NY Steeplechase Association will race Wednesdays during Westchester spring and fall meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Jockey Club
Coney Island Jockey Club
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Westchester Racing Association
New York Steeplechase Association
Massachusetts Yacht Club Votes to Join Racing Body
The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Yacht Club at Rowe's Wharf elected officers for the coming year led by Commodore Edwin P. Boggs and Vice Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. L. M. Clark named delegate to the Yacht Racing Club of Massachusetts. Numerous directors and committees were appointed including secretaries and treasurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Rowe's Wharf
Commodore Walsh
Yacht Racing Club of Massachusetts
L. M. Clark
Edwin P. Boggs
Nashawena
Oliver Hazard Perry
Fanita
Louis M. Clark
John 8. Clark, Jr
Robert C. McQuillen
Henry W. Savage
Erastus Willard
L. S. Jordan
William O. Gay
William E. Waterhouse
Charlen H. Dodd
William S. Crosby
C. Edwin Bockus
William E. Robinson
Jacob A. Barbey, Jr
Albert E. Schaff
EE. M. Dennie
Francis Gray
Walter A. Underwood
Weather signals say cold as cycling world buzzes
The column notes cold weather forecasts and updates from the cycling scene. It covers Mr. Fourdrinier’s Chicago trips, a growing Yellow Fellow weekly, retirements of riders like Harry Tyler, and organizational shifts within the L A W. It also lists regulatory actions, meetings, and a dangerous street prank.
Bowling results from Mercantile League matches in Lincoln
Batchelder and Lincol n defeated Brown Durrell and Co 2550 to 2376 while Bradford Thomas and Co 2929 beat Dennison Manufacturing 2249 At Arlington Boat Clay Team 7 posted 2468 over Team 1 2351 In Brockton Keswicka 2119 topped Murray and Irwins 2039 with candle pins event results
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile League
Batchelder & Lincoln
Brown, Durrell & Co
Bradford, Thomas & Co
Dennison Manufacturing Company
Arlington
Brockton
Keswicka
Murray & Irwins
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Republican
Tim
Wullare
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Lynn’s Federal Block
Armenia
Washington
Chief Cloyes of
Greater Boston
Metropolitan Commissioners
Legislature
Baker
East
Miss Page
Mr. Bartlett
St. Stephen’s Society
Mrs. Whitman
Union
Hibernians Dare
Everett
Lura Mead
Weezer
Watertown’s Relief Association
Cts
Nerwease CO
Billy Thrower
Kid Jones
Bob Allen
John C McGee
New England
Ben
Ike McArthur
Burley-Quinlan
Kirtland
Quinlan
McCoy
Billy Hennessey
al Huse
Jim Baker
Mike Gordon
Dave Madden
Billy Dever
Parkey
Callahan
Spike Sullivan
Sammy Kelly
Sullivan
Lynn Athletic and Rowing Association
D. J. Dineen
Ben McArthur
Lewis Sullivan
William Berkeley
Riverside Boat Club
John Carlton
Kid Mullen
Lowell
Dineen
Boston Street
Maurice Rosenburg
Jerry Callahan
Jerry
Jockey Glas
Massachustts Y. C
California
Blanchard & Fabe
Dock Square
Faneul
Hell Square
Corbett
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Shaw
Addres
Tremont St
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