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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1896

Page

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Collision of two electric cars on Huntington avenue

A Huntington avenue crash between a Brookline electric car led by Motorman George R. Sawtell and an outbound Grove Hall electric driven by Motorman James Lugon damaged both units and injured several passengers. The impact occurred near the Copley Square Hotel. cars were moved to the Columbus avenue car house and traffic was briefly delayed.

Huntington Avenue Copley Square Brookline Electric George R. Sawtell Grove Hall Electric James Lugon Sawtell Lyons Columbus Avenue

Committee Appointments Named for Both Houses

Speaker Meyer released chair appointments for house committees including Judiciary Myers Cambridge mercantile affairs Utley Brookline manufactures Dickinson Cambridge election laws Kaan Somerville metropolitan affairs Jones Melrose cities Searles Worcester constitutional amendments McCarthy Boston insurance Hollis Newton counties Flint Wakefield banks Tolman Pittsfield labor Morse New Bedford harbors and public lands Stacker Beverly educational St John Haverhill fisheries and game Foss Nantucket ways and means Lowell Boston taxation Filmore Cambridge street railways Flint Weymouth railroads Stanley New Bedford State House Hayes Lowell towns Cook Milford public health Tuttle Boston public charitable institutions Ross Salem roads and bridges Estes Lynn water supply Quint Peabody. Senate chairmen named Judiciary Malone ways and means Bradford probate and insolvency Sanger bills in third reading Irwin engrossed bills Dallinger rules Sanger. Joint chairs listed include diculture Barker banks and banking use cities Irwin constitutional amendments Sanger drainage Bartlett education Roe election laws Galloupe public service Perkins railroads Wellman roads and bridges Derbyshire State House Miller street railways Miller taxation Burns towns Atherton water supply Blodgett counties Dallinger federal relations Read fisheries and game Woodfall harbors and public lands MacCabe insurance Morse labor Everett libraries Prevaux liquor Jones manufactures Southard mercantile affairs Darling metropolitan affairs Sprague military affairs Maccabe parishes Miller printing Harding prisons Cook public charitable institutions Neill public health Hutchinson.

Meyer Myers Cambridge Utley Brookline Dickinson Kaan Somerville Jones Melrose Searles Worcester McCarthy Boston Hollis Newton Flint Wakefield Tolman Pittsfield Morse New Bedford Stacker Beverly Educational St. John of Haverhill Foss Nantuckset Ways Lowell Filmore Weymouth Stanley State House Hayes Cook Milford Tuttle Ross Salem Estes Lynn Quint Peabody Lawrence Senate Judiciary Malone Ways and Means Bradford Sanger Irwin Dallinger Barker Bartlett Roe Galloupe Perkins Wellman Derbyshire Miller Burns Atherton Blodgett Read Woodfall Maccabe Everett Prevaux Southard Darling Sprague Harding Neill Hutchinson

Quirk TQ Lead Elected Leader of Boston Democrats

Charles I. Quirk representative from Ward 20 is elected leader of the Democratic minority after an informal ballot victory over James H. Mellen of Worcester. The Bostonian, born Aug. 15, 1871, is in his second year in the House and previously chaired judiciary committees.

Charles I. Quirk Quirk James H. Mellen Worcester Mellen Roxbury Dearborn Grammar School Boston Latin School Boston University Suffolk County Ward and City Democratic Committee of Boston

St Johns Lyceum Holds Monthly Meeting and Elections

The St John s Lyceum met last evening at Roxbury rooms corner Dacia and Dalmatia streets. Rev President Garrett J Barry delivered a learned discourse on the organization s future. Frederick F Ford was elected president with strong support and praised for his acceptance.

St. John’s Lyceum Dacia Dalmatia Roxbury Garrett J. Barry Frederick F. Ford Martin J. Padden William J. Corcoran Thomas J. Dolan

Ties That Chafed In Suffolk Divorce Court

Judge Sherman hears a docket of unhappy marriages in Suffolk County. Cases include Hymen and Ida Katz with a decree nisi. Henry Irving's wife Mary E. claims lack of support. several others cite desertion or cruelty and receive decree nisi orders.

Hymen Sherman Suffolk County Ida Katz Hymeen Ida Nisi Mary E Henry Irving Henry Mary Laura BE. Farnsworth Fred H Thomas G. McDonald Margaret Myra P. Loud Joshua M Mr. Loud Myra Mary E. Rand Howard E Howard Washington Street Kimball Kimball Charles H Josephine L Charles Rosa F. Busteed Albert E Harriet H. Walker William Harriet

Aid for Armenia Benefit at Boston Theatre

A fund raising entertainment for the Red Cross Society to aid starving Armenians was held at the Boston Theatre. Governor Greenhalge and dignitaries attended as Mrs. Julia Ward Howe opened with remarks. The program featured Compson and McLean in Bonnie Scotland, The Queen's Necklace cast, Richard Golden, Modjeska, and Liberati's Neapolitan Troubadours with multiple encores.

Red Cross Society Boston Greenhalge Colonel Thomas Julia Ward Howe Armenia John R. Compson Christie Mclean Bonnie Scotland Mrs. Potter Mr. Bellew Richard Golden Modjeska Liberati

Boston Catholic Association Hall Ball Planned in Odd Fellows Hall

The hall committee for the City Point Catholic Association of South Boston met at the Fourth Street club house with Charles Slattery as floor director. Invitations have been extended to Governor Greenhalge Mayor Quincy and other city leaders clergymen and Catholic society presidents who are expected to attend the January 2% event.

City Point Catholic Association of South Boston Odd Fellows’ Hall Fourth Street Charles H. Lattery Slattery Greenhalge Quincy John H. Lee Board of Aldermen Joseph A. Conry

St Peters Society Elects New President and Plans Minstrel Show

St Peter's Society of Dorchester elected William J Towers as president and re elected P F McDonald as treasurer for the third term at a Dorchester meeting. The society will host a minstrel show at Upham's Corner Thursday evening.

William J. Towers Elec St. Peter

Ml le Jane Mays Suit in Bridgeport Court

Mlle Jane May a French comedienne sues Rev Dr Joseph Pullman for slander in the pulpit seeking 25000 dollars. She will appear before Judge G P Carroll tomorrow at 4 00 PM to have her deposition taken as she cannot attend the trial.

Bridgeport Conn Mlle Jane May Joseph Pullman G. P. Carroll

American Wringer Co. Fabricates and Repairs Wringers

The American Wringer Co. located at 13 and 1 Broadway extension offers wringers and car pet sweepers and mangles spring beds. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to orders by mail. Telephone Tremont 704.

The American Wringer Co Broadway City Tremont

Have You Tried Warner’s Safe Cure Yet

Promotes a liver and kidney remedy claim for biliousness headaches tiredness and urinary symptoms. Advert states endorsements from eminent doctors and claims Warner’s Safe Cure has helped many severe liver and kidney cases.

Warner

Warner's Safe Cure Praised as Best Remedy Now

An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as the most reliable remedy to restore health and balance the system during this season. It emphasizes preventive and restorative effects and positions the product as essential for current conditions.

Warner

United Front Formed in Havana Meeting

An immense Havana gathering united political leaders for a common front against troops amid Cuban unrest. Reports cite troops near Punta Brava and San Antonio Ramos with Luque preventing an attack, while Madrid relays Campos pursuing rebels toward Mariel Artemisa corridor. Ohio Senate backs immediate recognition of Cuban insurgents as belligerents.

Havana Senors Santos Guzman Montoro Saturnino Martinez Punta Brava Mariano Luque San Antonio Madrid Marshal Campos Pinar del Rio Valdez Garcia Navarro Echague Batabano Mariel Artemisa Praes Galvis Aldacoa Valencia Espana Cuba Columbus Ohio Senate

Irving Lodge No 4 Meets at United States Hotel

The sixteenth annual Irving Lodge No 4 U O O L gathering at United States Hotel last night drew 100 attendees. Officers installed include Johanna Deneker noble lady Loie Ross vice-lady Nellie Fletcher chaplain Elvira Swift secretary with other posts filled.

Irving Lodge No. 4 United States Hotel Johenna Deneker Thalia G. Higgins Julia A. Burrows Susan E. Mitchel Delia Atkins Johanna Deneker Loie Ross E. A. W. Harmatt B. L. Beal M. Smith H. G. Stowe

New York Mayor Strong Delivers Annual Message

Mayor Strong outlines the first year of his administration and vows to back police enforcement of laws. He urges resubmitting the Sunday opening issue to voters at a time distinct from a general election.

New York Strong

Farewell Dinner For Rector OConnell In New York

The Catholic clergy of New York and nearby cities hosted a farewell dinner for Rev. William H. O Connell newly named rector of the American College at Rome. Bishop Corrigan Archbishop Farley and other church leaders attended. the event featured the Juravit sung by Father McLaughlin and a chorus as O Connell sails tomorrow aboard the Normannia.

New York William H. O’connell Boston American College Rome Hotel Savoy William Galvin L’rovidence Father Galvin Corrigan Francis Wall O'Connell O’connell Thomas McLaughlin Farley McDonald O'Connor Keily Thomas Kennedy Philadelphia John Ford

Lawrence School Officials Re-elect Officers and Set Building Plans

The School Board re-elected John Breen as vice chairman and J. E. Burke as superintendent with a $2000 salary raise. A committee was formed to present needs for a new high school and a new Ward 5 grammar school to the city government on January 15.

Lawrence John Breen J. E. Burke

Ice Clad Vessels Reach Port Amid Heavy Harbor Ice

Incoming ships from small coasters to Regu lar liners arrive with decks frozen and hulls laden with ice. Tugs break up drift ice in Mystic River but harbor navigation remains hindered as ice buoys are removed for safety.

Mystic River Mareca Mystic Wharf Rhodes Hamburg Whalen Cacouna Louisburg C. B Boston Joe Fawcett Lewis Wharf Fannie Hodgkins Wiscasset Boothbay Brown T Wharf Middle Ground Nix Lillie Broad Sound Harding’s Ledge Pollock Rip Red Nun Pollock Rip Channel

Steamer Goes Ashore Near Drumhead Village

Halifax dispatch reports a large steamer ashore at Drumhead near Isaac's Harbour N S The vessel fired rockets until about 11 p m last night and signal sounds stopped The bow of the wreck remains above water

Halifax N. S Isaac’s Harbor N. Sn Drumhead

Gale Devastates St Johns Newfoundland Island

A ferocious gale scourged Newfoundland Island causing extensive unknown damage. Telecommunication lines were down and ships including the Grand Lake narrowly avoided wrecks after losing anchors and gear while assisting the French cable steamer Poyer Quertier.

ST. John’s N. F Grand Lake St. Pierre Poyer Quertier

Schooner Hortensia Arrives After Severe Northwest Gale

The schooner Hortensia with cargo of logwood, sailing from New York to Boston, arrived at Vineyard Haven. It reports a violent northwest gale on January 4 and a 15 hour delay on January 5 between Block Island and Gay Head due to heavy mist, with jibs split, water loss, and icing.

Vineyard Haven Hortensia New York Boston Block Island Gay Head

Spiritualists Open Third Massachusetts Association Meeting

The Massachusetts State Association of Spiritualists began its third annual meeting at the First Spiritual Temple in Newbury and Exeter streets. Mrs. Elvira Loring presided in president absence, and Dr. George A. Fuller supplied a preparatory paper. Officers elected include President George A. Fuller and Vice President F. A. Wiggin.

Massachusetts State Association of Spiritualists Newbury Exeter George A. Fuller Worcester Elvira Loring F. A. Wiggin E. S. Loring Carrie L. Hatch W. H. Bangs J. B. Hatch, Jr N. B. Perkins

Appeal of Holmes Placed Before State Supreme Court

The appeal of H H Holmes from his first degree murder conviction for Benjamin F Pitezel was brought to the state Supreme Court by his counsel Samuel P Rotan The case is set for argument on the 20th inst and a continuance is requested due to the defendant s poverty delaying preparation of copies of testimony The matter is scheduled for the first Monday in February.

Philadelphia H. H. Holmes Benjamin F. Pitezel State Supreme Court Samuel P. Rotan

Connecticut Governor Coffin Feted At Netherland Banquet

New York January 7. Governor O Vincent Coffin of Connecticut and his staff were entertained at a Netherland banquet hosted by Colonel Henry H Adams chief aide on General Walker s staff. Dinner seating was prepared for thirty two guests.

New York O. Vincent Coffin Connecticut

Cardinal Gibbons thanks officials for papal benediction

Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore sends a cable to Cardinal Rampolla expressing gratitude for the papal benediction extended during the ceremony that conferred the red hat on Cardinal Satolli.

Rome Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Cardinal Rampolla

Reliable under all circumstancs Coach Syrun

The entry notes a humorous or garbled reference to a figure named Dr. Bull and a coach named Syrun, indicating a quirky or erroneous description of a sports or team figure without clear detail. The fragment suggests a nickname or title rather than a confirmed event or outcome.

Syrun Nennie Dr. Bull

Governor greets at eighteenth Coachmen ball in Mechanics Hall

The eighteenth annual ball of the Coachmen's Benevolent Association at Mechanics' Hall drew a large crowd. Tri colored bunting banners and two major flags decorated the platform as the National Guard Orchestra played before Governor Greenhalge and escorts entered. Patrick Canfield led the grand march with aides Moran Quigley Sherry Kerwin and Lane and their ladies. An intermission with a collation followed hours of dancing.

Mechanics’ Hall Coachmen’s Benevolent Association National Guard Orchestra Greenhalge Kenney Thomas M. V Reardon Patrick Canfield Moran Quigley Sherry Kerwin Lane

Western Freight Rates Move Toward Unified Pool

Western Freight Association executives report near agreement on a pool plan after addressing Kansas City traffic concerns. Des Moines and Ottumwa issues remain to be resolved tomorrow. A separate committee sets reduced rates for the Grand Army encampment and Knights of Pythias conclave. Bicycles in baggage cars will be charged as excess baggage under new terms, effective March 1.

Chicago Western Freight Association Kansas City Western Territory Des Moines Ottumwa Western Passenger Association Grand Army National St. Paul Knights of Pythias Minneapolis Central Traffic Association Western Association

McGough Repeats Confession In Ross Murder Case

In Dannemora New York Deputy Attorney General Hasbrouck and District Attorney Burlingame met with J. B. McGough, who admits killing Robert Ross and claims Shea was not the killer. McGough says his confession is voluntary and ready to testify under oath.

Dannemora N. Y Hasbrouck Burlingame J. B. McGough Robert Ross McGough Shea G. R. Hitt John T. Norton Hitt

Orion Arrives in Delaware Bay With Tow Barge Macauley

The steamer Orion under Captain Smith arrived at 9 40 AM with the barge Macauley bound for Norfolk in tow. A heavy NW off Block Island caused the hawsers to part at 3 20 PM Sunday. Macauley was recovered while Oakland disappeared headed eastward with a five man crew commanded by Captain Betcher.

Delaware Orion Smith Boston Vineyard Haven Philadelphia Macauley Norfolk Block Island Oakland New York Betcher Bay

Waiting subject featured in Perry calendar of 1896

The calendar by Charles E. Perry & Co. 18 Congress Street presents Waiting a faithful reproduction of a famous German painting. This 18 by 24 inch panel is enhanced with heavy silk fringe and a bow. A young lady stands with one hand on a rustic bench amid trees and foliage, creating a strong attractive picture.

Charles E. Perry & Co Congress Street

Minstrel Evening at St John’s Literary Institute

Members of the St John’s Literary Institute of Cambridge held an entertainment for their lady friends in East Cambridge hall last evening. The minstrel program featured young institute members with principals including Interlocutor John Powers Jones Henry Grady James Donovan John Corballis tambos eorge Francis John Ryan Willis Mughby.

St. John’s Literary Institute of Cambridge East Cambridge Institute John Powers Jones Henry Grady James Donovan John Corballis Tambos Eorge Francis John Ryan Willis Mugbhy

West argues for free coinage and gold reserve policy

In a Senate debate on December 31, West of Missouri challenged the Wilson bill's revenue gaps and defended free coinage of silver. He contrasted gold exports under Cleveland and Harrison, blamed gold-hoarding for deficits, urged restoring gold to the Treasury, and criticized the national banking plan, with an executive session ending the day.

Pulitzer Sherman Rep Ohio West Dem Missouri Senate Wilson Cleveland Harrison McKinley New England Congress Wall Street Carlisle Stewart Nevada Senat

Treasury watchers note gold withdrawals tied to new bonds

Washington officials say most gold withdrawn is by buyers of new bonds. They condemn the practice but cannot halt withdrawals under existing law. The Treasury gold reserve closed at 58,685,710 dollars.

W.shington Treasury

Perry Bangs Wedding in Trinity Church Boston

The new year wedding of Gard ner Perry and Miss Laura Pell Bangs took place at noon in Trinity Church Boston. Rev E Winewald officiated. Groom’s cousin Gordon Abbott gave away the bride. The event drew prominent guests including Gordon Abbott and many Boston society figures.

Boston Gardner Perry Laura Pell Bangs Trinity Church E. Winewald D. D Chor Gordon Abbott Perry Walton Newark N. J Charles Warre Dedham William P. Derby Richard D. Ware J. Parker Dodd Oden B. Roberts Walter Abbott Reginald S . Bangs John G. Gould Alfred Hebert St. Louis B. F. Schermerhorn Russell Sturgis Winslow Warren Stopford W. Brooke Nathaniel Bowditch Frederick J. Stimpson Barrett Wendell John Gould T. M. Carter Hodges James Gardner Outram Bangs Miss Bangs

St Mary's Boxing Event at Charles Town Society Meeting

The St Marys Young Mens Catholic Temperance Society of Charles Town held an installing of officers at City Square with a literary and musical program and a series of three round boxing bouts. Officers installed were Trainor president Cook vice president Fallon secretary Sheehan treasurer Mullen financial secretary Mc Laughlin corresponding secretary Crowley librarian. Boxing matches included Carter vs Leanoard Eddison vs Coughlan Doyle vs Carter Buckley brothers Flynn vs Reed Sampson vs Rosenberg Jones vs Black Reddy vs Levins Crowley vs Oliver Hanson vs Doyle Charles Carter vs Crowley. A musical entertainment followed.

St. Mary’s Young Men’s Catholic Temperance Society of Charlestown City Square William S. Trainor John A. Cook Frank P. Fallon Michael J. Sheehan John J. Mullen John A. McLaughlin Timothy F. Crowley Carter Leanoard Eddison Coughlan Doyle Buckley Brothers Flynn Reed Sampson Rosenberg Jones

Revival Meetings at Tremont Street M E Church

Rev Dr Cooper of the Home for Little Wanderers preached The Whole Duty of Man from Ecclesiastes to a large, enthusiastic audience. Rev R F True led congregational singing as revival meetings continue nightly for several weeks. Rev John D Pickles will preach this evening.

Tremont Street M. E Cooper Home For Little Wanderers R. F. True John D. Pickles Tremont Church

Boston Post Almanacs Sell Fast At News Dealers

The Boston Post Almanacs are moving quickly with many readers buying at news dealers or via mail order. An elbow monitor is available for every buyer, and the price is two cents postage paid.

Boston Post POST

England warns of war over Schomburgk line arbitration

Sir Edward Clarke warns constituents in Plymouth that Britain faces war with the United States if it refuses arbitration on Schomburgk line claims while accepting others, a stance he says would be unjust. In Philadelphia, Oxford's Professor Shaw says Britons accept the Monroe doctrine and Cleveland's claim, calling Salisbury's refusal to arbitrate a political blunder and crime.

London Plymouth Edward Clarke Great Britain United States Philadelphia W. Hudson Shaw Oxford University England Monroe Cleveland Lord Salisbury

New Consulting Architect Named for City Buildings

Mayor Quincey appoints Francis W. Chandler professor of architecture at the Institute of Technology as consulting architect to approve architects and plans for city buildings. City Engineer Jackson designates Chandler to lead school committee building projects temporarily without extra pay. arrangement not intended as permanent.

Quincey Francis W. Chandler The Institute of Technology Quincy Jackson Bailey Professor Chandler Chandler

Peters and Leary Correspondence on City Messenger Transfer

The letters dated January 6 and 7 1896 reveal mutual congratulations Between Alvah H Peters and Edward J Leary as Peters offers assistance as Leary prepares to take charge of the city messenger department in Boston Mass Leary accepts with thanks and appreciation for the anticipated guidance.

Leighton & Dexter Medicine Company Temple Pl Boston Mass Leighton Edward J. Leary West Fifth Street City Messenger Alvah H. Peters van H. Peters

Three men arrested for Charlestown highway robbery in West End

Late Monday night James F. Finley of 68 Bunker Hill street Charlestown was assaulted and robbed by three highwaymen on Billerica street West End. Police arrested Eugene Palmer 27 Joseph S. McCarthy 24 and William Brogan 20 for robbery and they face Municipal Court arraignment today.

James F. Finley Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Billerica Street West End Eugene Palmer Joseph S. McCarthy William Brogan

Elbow Monitor For Everybody Postpaid Order

A brief public notice announces a pay by mail offer featuring a 2 percent postpaid rate and an elbow monitor available to all readers. It presents a simple sales prompt without further details or endorsements.

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