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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1897

Page

5

Bayard Replies At Article Club Diner in London

United States Ambassador Bayard spoke at the Hotel Cecil dinner to the Article Club. He defended U S British friendship and Canada sympathy, noting loyal sentiments between English and American publics and his pride in serving as ambassador. His remarks drew laughter and cheers.

London Article Club Hotel Cecil United States Bayard Canada England Great Britain Mr. Bayard

City honors General Walker as city and nation pay tribute

City and county leaders held noon meetings to act on the death of General Francis A. Walker. City officials closed City Hall and flew flags at half mast while resolutions praised his service as soldier, administrator, author and educator. MIT students held a mass meeting to send sympathy and plan services.

Francis A. Walker Quincy Walker Colby Lee Boston Dean W. F. Donovan Aerws Barry City Hall Common Council Saunders Fitzgerald Conry Briggs Miller Ward 1 McCarthy Sawyer Massachusetts Reform Club Massachusetts Institute of Technology Huntington Hall Tyler

Money disputes and marriage crisis in Spokane case

Testimony traces debts, gifts, and real estate burdens tied to Mrs. Chamberlin and her husband Mr. Chamberlin. Allegations include tailor bills, investment pressures, and seeking support from Mrs. Woodbury while living in Brookline and Spokane during 1894–1896.

Spokane Brookline Algonquin Club Mr. Chaplin Winthrop National Bank Spokane and Eastern Trust Company Woodbury Boston Traveler Boston Record Chaplin Peryies Woodburys Wallace Christian Science Washington Boston Jou A On Spokane National Bank Potter

Tragic Farmhouse Fires Claim Two Families Children

In Newton town near Westfield Wisconsin a farmhouse fire killed four of William Bothke’s children with three others rescued. At Babcock Wisconsin Ole Delia’s farmhouse fire burned his three children to death this morning.

Westfield Wis William Bothke Newton Babcock, Wis Ole Delia

Tenth annual English High School Class of ’87 reunion

The tenth annual reunion of the Class of 87 at English High School was held at the Hotel Thorndike. Sixty members attended with an informal reception from 6 to 6 30 and a business meeting chaired by President Arthur Pear son. Dinner followed at 7 30 with Robert E Babson and Charles B Travis as guests and Robert A Jordan as toast master. Officers elected included H Innes president and an executive committee comprising Johnson Bradley Bryant Crosby Huff Pendleton Young.

English High School Thorndike Arthur SE. Pearson Robert E. Babson Charles B. Travis Robert A. Jordan John S. Blair J. Porter Crosby William T. A. Fitzgerald Charles 8. Greene Charles H. Innes

Aaronson Slutzy wedding at Minot Hall

Miss Fannie Slutzy became the bride of Mr. Leo Aaronson in a ceremony conducted by Rabbi Magolis at Baldwin Place Synagogue. The reception featured a large banquet hall, dancing under Ralph A. Moses, and a guest list including Léo Spitz George Leetz Joseph Aaronson William Jacofsky Alderman William Berwin Isaac Rosnosky and others.

Minot Hall Fannie Slutzky Léo Spitz George Eetz Joseph Aaronson William Jacofsky William Berwin Isaac Rosnosky J. Kaufman E. Spitz L. Lewis H. Gardner Henderson New York Pearl Stone Ray Robinson Kay Busch Laura Greenwood C. A. Rowley

Colonel Josesa A. Dalton Dies in Civil War Remembrance

In Bales on January 6, the obituary notes Colonel Josesa A. Dalton, famed commander of the Massachusetts Regiment during the Civil War, father of Sutant oo a heteh as oeamy, 8 peen yy spout the sity.

Boston printers vote on nine hour day at mass meeting

A large Boston gathering at Caledonia Hall under Union No 13 urged a nine hour work day for printers. Speakers included A G Davis F K Foster and J F O Sullivan as Chicago and New York already backed the shorter day. Charles J Miller of 34 36 Beach street announced he would grant the nine hour day without wage cuts starting Monday Jan 11 1897.

Boston Caledonia Hall Union No. 13 Boston Union Walter Metcalf Chicago New York Charles J. Miller A G. Davis F. K. Foster T. J. Hurley Hugh O’halloran James P. Gorman William B. Hodgkins J. F. O’sullivan Beach Street

Dedication Planned for Boston University Law School

Boston University prepares to dedicate its new Law School building on Beacon Hill on Friday January 8. The $450000 structure bears Isaac Rich’s name and hosts a 2 pm ceremony with Judge Bennett as host and Oliver Wendell Holmes delivering the dedicatory address. Alumni represented by William T. Kellen, and presence pledged from President Eliot, Dean Ames, and many Massachusetts lawyers.

Boston University Law School Beacon Hill Isaac Rich Jacob Sleeper Lee Claflin Boston University Bennett Bristol County Law School Oliver Wendell Holmes Supreme Court William T. Kellen Eliot Dean Ames Harvard Law School New England Supreme Superior Courts Massachusetts Bar

Count de Toulouse Lautreac Threatens Duel with Russian Consul

In New York on January 6 a feud erupts between Count de Toulouse Lautreac who once claimed the Siberian throne and Russian Consul-General Alexander Gedipt. The count vows to cane the consul and force a public duel. Gedipt counters that the count is a fraud and impostor and would shoot if threatened.

New York Count de Toulouse Lautreac Siberia Alexander Geditp

Ex-President Reinhart Wins Free in Rebates Case

An early nolle prosequi ends the Santa Fe Railroad case against Joseph W. Reinhart ex president. Judge Grosscup orders discharge citing government failure to prove Reinhart knew of the alleged rebates. Hanley’s case moves toward discharge as key witnesses are absent.

Chicago Joseph W. Reinhart Santa Fe Railroad Company Grosscup Reinhart Hanar Black Hanley

Ovation as Cecil Rhodes sails from Cape Town

In Cape Town on January 6 the harbor buzzed with onlookers as Cecil Rhodes boarded the Dunvegan Castle bound for England. Rhodes was given a grand ovation by the crowd and quayside spectators.

Cape Town Cecil Odes England Dunvegan Castle Rhodes

Moore Resigns as President of New York Biscuit Co

Chicago Jan 6 The New York Biscuit Company board of directors accepted the resignation of William H Moore as president and director at today's meeting.

Chicago New York Biscuit Company William H. Moore

Liquor Raid Ends in Fight as McCarthy Attacks Police

Chief of Police Vannah and Officer McFadden raided James McCarthy's Bennett street home and found two jugs of whiskey. McCarthy and his wife attacked the officers. McCarthy was restrained with cuffs after a clash that tore the chief's clothes. McCarthy taken to the station with one jug. Mrs. McCarthy spared arrest due to large family. Wounds on McCarthy required stitching. He faces assault and keeping liquor for sale charges in Malden District Court tomorrow.

Wakefield Vannah McFadden James McCarthy Bennett Street McCarthy

Portrait Presentation Dinner Honors Senator John Quinn Jr

The banquet at the Hotel Washington celebrated Senator John Quinn Jr.’s election victory with a portrait gift and entertainment by talent from theatres. Michael Sullivan presided as guests including John H. Sullivan Alderman Barry and numerous representatives and councilmen attended.

John Quinn, Jr Washington Michael Sullivan John H. Sullivan D. F. Barry Kelcher Driscoll Falvey Mackey and Roth P. J. Daly J. T. Cunningham J. Owle Michael Callahan Matthew Sullivan Christopher McCaffrey W. H. Roth John J. Nann T. W. McCarthy John Caddigan Thomas Brennan William Foley Adolph Aronson Francis Murphy J. Donovan Timothy J. Farrell M. Fitzgerald

Big Derryfield Fire Ravages Factory and Home

A large blaze at the Derryfield shoe factory in West Derry New Hampshire destroyed the plant and nearby Myron Richardson’s house. Losses include stock and machinery about 50000, building 7000, insured amounts 39000 total. Insurance coverage 34000. The factory will be rebuilt. It is the largest fire in the area since 1891.

West Derry N. H Derryfield H. L. Harris Myron Richardson

Bryan Sees Victory in 1900 at Lincoln Meeting

In Lincoln Nebraska on January 6 1900 William Jennings Bryan addressed the state bi metallic conference amid loud applause. He urged unity for silver backers to form a bi metallic league and carry the banner across parties. He spoke for nearly an hour and received cheers as legislators adjourned during his remarks.

Lincoln Neb Bryan Chicago Beys Friends of Silver Peran

Fatal Burns From Chelsea Lamp Explosion

Two year old Miss Charlotte ER O'Donnell was fatally burned when a kerosene lamp exploded after she dropped it while carrying it between rooms at 218 Second Street Chelsea. Her mother suffered severe burns trying to help. Dr T J Ball said the child could not survive.

Charlotte ER. O’donnell Second Street Chelsea Miss O’donnell T. J. Ball

Embezzler Gregory Vanishes With Tifft House Funds

Frederick A. Gregory private secretary to John Hood of the Tifft House disappeared last Thursday from Buffalo with several thousand dollars in embezzled funds. He used a check kiting scheme, leaving behind numerous bad checks and causing losses primarily to friends of the alleged thief. Gregory had lived in Buffalo about six years after coming from Boston.

Buffalo N. Y Frederick A. Gregory John Hood Gregory Boston

Newton School Board Elects Officers and Sets Yearly Committees

The Newton School Board met at the old Claflin Schoolhouse with Mrs. Mary B. Martin presiding in Mayor Cobb’s absence. J Edward Hollis was re elected president and Mary E. Sherwood secretary, outlining committees for high school wards 1 through 7, evening schools, text books and courses, drawing, music and sewing, finance and accounts, supplies, school houses, annual report, rules and regulations, and physical culture with diverse members named for each area.

Newton School Board Claflin Newtonville Cobb Mary B. Martin J. Edward Hollis Mary E. Sherwood Hollis Lawrence Bond William E. Huntington Williard G. Brackett Lewis B. Coffin Frank H. Howe Frank H. Howes Williard Brackett Frank J. Hale Mary R. Martin F. M. Crehore Charles F. Avery Gurdon R. Fisher C. M. Anders Mary ®. Martin E. E. Hardy Illiard C. Brackett Samuel Ward Lewis E. Coffin George D. Davis Williard G. Brackett

Lowell Patro lman Dismissed For Duty Violations

Patrolman Robert S. Stowell of the Lowell police was dismissed by the Board of Police for wasting time while on duty in a fire engine house and along his route. He pleaded guilty to the charge.

Lowell Roberts Stowell Board of Police

Patent ideas and protection amid public interest

A fragmented note discusses the allure of patenting simple ideas to secure wealth. It questions who considers patenting basic concepts and points to a list of potential patentees and the role of a patent attorney in shaping a new wealth strategy.

John Weddurn Attoya D. O

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General Walker Chamberlin Paul Bos- 4 Chamber Lin Brookliners Gene Anna E. Chamberlin Anna Elizabeth Chamberlin William A. Gaston Chamberin California Beacon Street Reservoir Station Commonwealth Avenue Hull Europe Eric Paper Mr. Chamberlin Fiim Pape Eric Pape Wisconsin Victors Dine Aaronson Slutzky Washington, D. A J. L. Prescott & CO Ayer Boston Law School Lautreac W. H. Moore Senator Quinn Derryfield Shoe Factory Nebraska
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