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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1899

Page

5

Mayors Denounce Perjury in Ward 8 Inquiry

Mayor Quincy denounces bribery and political crime in Ward 8 inquiry, warns of court action and witness compulsion. He asserts much of yesterday’s testimony was false, pledges to present the other side, and attacks the committee’s authority while signaling further investigations by Hickey on council presidency and discharge motives.

Quincy Hendricks Club Hickey Kiley Ware 8 Ward 8 Thomas Murphy

Wheeler's Pension Plea Before House Committee

Ler urged a special pension bill to aid widows and relatives of those who died in Santiago and other Spanish-American War battles, seeking compensation matching their gallantry and sacrifices.

Ler House Committee On Pensions Today Santiago

Hawley Wins Caucus Nomination For Connecticut Senate Seat

General Joseph R. Hawley was nominated by the Connecticut Republican caucus on the ninth ballot to seek a fourth term as United States Senator. He will be elected later by the joint Legislature to serve in the U S Senate. The first ballot tallied Hawley 98 votes.

Hartford Conn Joseph R. Hawley Connecticut General Assembly United States Connecticut Jlawley

Ross Senate Appointment Accepted in Vermont

In Montpelier Vermont January 11 Governor Smith offered United States Senate seat to Benjamin F. Wifield who declined for family reasons. The seat was then offered to Jonathan Ross of St Johnsbury chief justice of Vermont Supreme Court who accepted resigning his post.

Montpelier Benjamin FF. Wifield Smith United States Justin S. Morrill Jonathan Ross St. Johnesbury Supreme Court of Vermont

Great Fire and Smoke Sale at Economy Clothing Co

The Economy Clothing Company corner Washington and Dudley streets holds a fire and smoke sale. Large crowds have purchased overcoats suits and furnishing goods at greatly reduced prices as the entire stock is being cleared to make room for new merchandise with exceptional bargains.

Economy Clothing Company Washington and Dudley Streets

Foraker Defends Philippine Policy In War Debate

Senator Foraker argues the United States must hold the Philippines for the present to prevent disorder and guide self government, citing Marshall and Bradley while countering Hoar on the scope of national power. He says the administration acted wisely and awaits Congress to judge island readiness for self rule.

Mr. Gray Spain United States Hoar Allen Lloilo Foraker West Mason Mr. Foraker Justice Marshall Bacon Florida Marshall Justice Bradley Utah Platt Conn France Ben Franklin Canada Tillman 8. C Massachusetts Ohio Pacific Mr. Hoar Mr. Voraker Philippines The Woraker Aguinaldo Gomez Congress

Dangerous Carelessness Leads to Kidney Troubles

An editorial warns men in all trades to guard against neglecting kidney health amid busy work. Claims backache and fatigue often signal kidney trouble and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills, citing Boston cases and a testimonial from D. H. Willett of Fairbury Street and Harrison Avenue, who reports relief after use.

Boston Dean D. H. Willett Fairbury Street Harrison Avenue General Electric Co Doan Bradbury’s Drug Store Washington Street

Dinner Invitation and caucus split on party discipline

A Massachusetts legislative caucus debate reveals calls for postponement and opposing factions as city and state committees clash over nominations. Representatives Lomasney Sullivan Bresnahan Driscoll Cullinane and others weigh strategy while party leaders seek unity ahead of mayoral and council fights.

Testimonial Ovation For Thomas J Beedem Draws Big Crowd

In Grand Army Hall last evening a testimonial to Thomas J Beedem hosted by Heptosophs of the Bay State Conclave and friends drew about 200 attendees. The program ran from 8 PM until late with much laughter and featured talent from inside and outside the group.

Thomas J. Beedem Bay State Grand Army Hall

Unclear Names List From Historical Article Fragment

A fragmented OCR item lists individuals including Frank Harrigan W G Irwin J F Sweeney H Beckett Eugene Hartung John W ann ee Albert J Connell M J Donovan A Smith G W Bent H W Tiiccretd Gestes Bartio ad George Goddard and Walter God ard.

Frank Harrigan W. G. Irwin J. F. Sweeney H. Beckett Eugene Hartung John W. Ann Ee Albert J. Connell M. J. Donovan A. Smith G. W. Bent H. W

Fish and Game Dinner in Boston elects officers

The Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association held its annual dinner at the Copley Square Hotel. New officers were elected and reports showed year-end balances, with cash on hand and funds invested. Notables present included Colonel Shepley and ex-presidents, among a large list of members.

Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association Copley Square W. S. Hinman Bliss Black M. H. Richardson Kimball George W. Wisgin Horace T. Rockwell Benjamin C. Clark C. J. H. Woodbury Robert &. Gray James Russell Reed Heber Bishop E. A. Samuels Henry H. Kimball E. W. Branigan Shepley Walter Selamon Newark Hinman H. T Rockwell George W. Wiggin B. C. Clark John T., Stetson John N. Roberts J. Q. A. Freed Gray Walpole Ivers W. Adams Warren Hapwood Loring Crocker J. Russell Reed George O. Sears I. E. Small Charles Stewart A. W. Robinson W. B. Hastings W. «. Woodwarl S. A. Bolster C. A. Barney Charles Butcher R. V. Joyce A. J. Selfredge Levi Kennison C. M. Galloupe Joseph Guild A. Gould George M. Tufts W. A. Richardson George L. Shepley Providence Er. B. Pusher George Loring A. Reed N. L. Martin A. Rk, Brown J. W. Ball George H. Payne

Boyden Club Dinner Forms Permanent Organization in West End

The H. E. Boyden Club held its first annual dinner at the American House with about seventy-five attendees. President Daniel J. Kiley of the Common Council spoke on city finances and support for the council, while officers were elected to establish a permanent organization.

Swallow Kiley Common Council Alderman Berwin Franz Hugo Krebs Senator Innes Wesleyan Hall Harmony Dorchester H. E. Boyden Club West Ind Daniel J. Kiley Percy Jewett Burrell George Co de Fotta Charles Kk. Parmelece Charles R. Saunders Francis J. Horgan Edward Griffith Jr. Boyden J. Fred Carr J. P. Rovhe Charles H. Parmelee Charles R. Tinkham Boston Common Council of Charles R. Winkham

Union of Two Sects Elects Unitarian Club Leaders

The Unitarian Club at the Vendome elected Winslow Warren as president with Solomon Lincoln and Stephen M. Crosby as vice presidents. Francis H. Brown became treasurer and Charles W. Birtwell secretary, rank B. Thayer assistant secretary, and executive committee members include William Howell Reed, Frederick S. Clark, Horace S. Sears. Rev Ballou urged Universalists to unite with Unitarians, citing a town example, as Dr Eliot praised the idea but urged union on Unitarians’ side.

Unitarian Club the Vendome Winslow Warren Solomon Lincoln Stephen M. Crosby Francis H. Brown Charles W. Birtwell Rank B. Thayer William Howell Reed Frederick S. Clark Horace S. Sears William Ballou Amherst Unitarian Association Charles E. St. John Pittsburg Penn Warren Samuel A. Eliot Cambridge Dr. Eliot United States Senate California Ilinois Massachusetts Ballou

Republican Dining Club Emerges as City Mayoral Race Looms

The Republican leaders push a leaders-only Saturday Club to boost unity among party factions and prep for the fall mayoralty contest. The name may change from Saturday to avoid existing clubs, with the aim of coordinating strategy and fomenting harmony within the divided party.

Charley Beechem Honored by Friends at Banquet

A gathering centered on Charley Beechem featured a committee led by Peter Corcoran presenting a gold watch and diamond charm. The banquet included songs by Edward McHugh Sandy Chapman and others, plus tales by Frank Smith and performances by the Boston Mandolin and Guitar Club. Attendees included Congressman Naphen Aldermen and numerous local figures.

Charley” Beechem Peter K. Corcoran Ww. A. Creney Dr. C. J. Ferguson Joseph Linehan C. F. Nostrum R. H. Foley Mr. B. O'Rourke D. F. Mahoney R. M. Irwin Joseph Irwin Daniel Murphy Irwin Foley Crowley Michael Bean Larry O’connor James +. Walsh Frank Smith Ninth Regiment Boston Mandolin and Guitar Club Naphen F. J. O'Toole J. H. Doyle M. W. Brick John J. W Kennedy The Order of Heptosophs M. H. Burke G. H. Mahoney Charles J. Lavis Park J. Hagerty Thomas J. Boles James P. Murphy J. McDonough J. H. Mullane John J. Mahoney David Logan W. A. Knox W. Coleridge Joseph Nolan C.A. Horan Kb. A. Herlihy KE. J. Boyle John O'Neil Y. F. Gallagher Timothy A. Sheehan John Cusick George Galvin Joseph 4. Graham FF. Sullivan John Hennessy B. Whanerty

Boston Leather Association Annual Meeting Highlights

The Boston Leather Association held its annual gathering at Young's with music and encores amid a lively crowd. A. A. Hibbard presided as members announced officers: Edward Moll as president. KB as vice-president. Carl Lamson as secretary. Richard Cunningham as treasurer. and directors D. W. Tafte, VF. T. Walker, H. L. Fenno, Charles Scudder and A. Leavitt among others.

Young’s Boston Leather Association A. A. Hibbard Albert Plummer E. E. Small C. W. Bowman Association

Refund Guarantee for Greene's Tar Syrup Ends at Two Prices

A public card announces refunds on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It promises a 50 cent bottle refund and a 25 cent bottle prove-satisfactory offer. Signatories include Emery Southes and numerous drug firms and merchants across Boston addresses.

Greene’s Emery Southes Green St

Choate Nominated U S Ambassador to Great Britain

President nominates Joseph H. Choate of New York as ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain. Born January 24 1882 in Massachusetts, Choate's career spans Harvard College and Law, with leadership roles in the New England Society Harvard Club Union League Club and Evarts Choate Beaman firm.

Washington Joseph H. Choate New York Great Britain Joseph Hodges Choate Massachusetts George Choate Harvard College Harvard Law School Boston Scudder & Carter New York City Butler, Evarts & Southmayd William H. Barnes Evarts, Southmayd & Choate Choate New England Society Harvard Club Union League Club Evarts, Choate & Beaman

Harvard appoints three assistant professors in arts sciences

Overseers concur in appointing Philippe Belknap Marcou as Romance Languages assistant professor Robert Wheeler Wilson as Astronomy assistant professor and Charles Robert Sanger as Chemistry assistant professor. The city reports tax refunds for Boston liquor dealers and property transfers involving the Cyclorama building.

Harvard College Philippe Belknap Marcou Robert Wheeler Willson Charles Robert Sanger James PD. Gill Boston Congress John L. Gardner Tremont Street Clarendon Street Cyclorama James Stevenson Gardner New Music Hall Association J. W. Stockwell Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture Governor Wolcott Philip H. Sheridan Club Roxbury Hampden Street N. Healy Hugh Sheils Joseph N. Hansbury James F. O’brien Samuel Baird James Stretch John Dunning James Cashman Odd Fellows’ Hall Sligo Social and Literary Club

Honored Irish and American heroes at Caledonia Hall dance

The John Boyle O'Reilly Literary Association held its second social and dance at Caledonia Hall with about 200 couples. Floor Director Daniel J. Finn led the grand march with Miss Regan, and assistant director John M. Cotter assisted. The hall was decorated with flags and portraits of John Boyle O'Reilly, Robert Emmet, and images of Dewey, Sampson, Schley, and Hobson.

Watkins Richard J. O’day Gustave Rosenfeld A. Martin J.G. Comee Robert F. Clark Madeline J. Curry Boston Martin Clark Curtis Curry Miss Curry Governor Wolcott Eldridge Quincy Jerry” Watson Relief Association Charles W. Hunt James J. Watkins Francis J.mccauley Thomas F. Eustace Lorenz S. Gray John Boyle O'Reilly

Progress Club Banquet Honors Officers at Eleventh Anniversary

The Progress Club held a well attended eleventh anniversary banquet with Moses Scheinfeldt as president and Joseph Strauss as vice president. Other officers included Solomon Scheinfeldt treasurer Samuel Wirelstein financial secretary Charles Wyman recording secretary Max Gunhouse sergeant at arms and directors Abraham Pflosky Adolph Floshen Jacob Scheinfeldt Samuel Cohen and Abraham Cohen. Speeches followed by dancing marked the event.

Progress Club Moses Scheinfeldt Joseph Strauss Solomon Scheinefeldt Samuel Wirelstein Charles Wyman Max Gunhouse Abraham Plof Sky Adolph Floshen Jacob Scheinfeldt Samuel Cohen Abraham Cohen

Boston Letter Carriers Elect New Officers

The Boston Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association announced last night the retirement of secretary Mr. T. C. Dennis after over twelve years of service. President Jeremiah D. Holland and vice president Michael J. Gallagher were replaced along with secretary Charles H. Martin treasurer Peter A. Cunningham and trustees John H. Flint George F. Marden and T. P. B. Clarke. A committee was formed to draft resolutions honoring Dennis's creditable service.

Boston Letter Carriers’ Mutual Benefit Association Jeremiah D. Holland Michael J. Gallagher Charles H. Martin Peter A. Cunningham John H. Flint George F. Marden T. P. B. Clarke T. C. Dennis

Lindsay’s Election Shocked St. Paul Rector Asse Secretar y

Dr Lindsay expressed disbelief at being chosen as general secretary of the association, a surprise to Rev John S S Lindsay D D rector of St Pauls Church. The unexpected appointment places a church leader in a prominent administrative role within the organization.

John S.S. Lindsay D. D St. Paul’s Church The Asse John S. Lindsay St. Paul's Church Boston Foreign and Domestic Missionary Society New York Lindsay

Appalachian Mountain Club Holds 188th Corporate Meeting

The Appalachian Mountain Club met at Rogers Building MIT last evening electing officers John Herbert president Edwin H Abbott vice president Roswell B Lawrence recording secretary John Richie Jr corresponding secretary Rufus A Bullock treasurer and trustees A Lawrence Rothh Gordon H Taylor Helen J Endicott Charles Noyes Parker Wield Charles H French and Charles E Ways. Retiring president William L Niles spoke on Our Land Is Rapidly Becoming Old and Worn Why What We as Appalachians May Do to Benefit Our Country. John Muir and Prince Luigi of Savoy were elected honorary members.

Appalachian Mountain Club Rogers Building Massachusetts Institute of Technology John Herbert Edwin H. Abbot Roswell B. Lawrence John Richie, Jr Rufus A. Bullock A. Lawrence Rothh Gordon H. Taylor Helen J. Endicott Charles . Noyes Parker. Wield Charles H. French Charles E

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Mr. Hickey Wheeler Hawley Hunter Wellington A. Hardy Broad Street Mass Senator Hoar Interrupts Cuba Erle Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y Lomasney Eeee Collins Feneno Douglas M. J. Sullivan Hugh W. Bresnahan Kelcher Ray Ashland Cullinane A. C. Houghton North Adams Theaucus Bruce State Committee T. J. Beedem Massachusetts Protective Association Boyden Club Riley Heptasophs Republican Dining Club Worcestershire John Duncan Marion Howard Beacon Hill City Hall Sunday Post Jan. l Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Davis Stoddard, Haserick, Richards & Co Mcinley United States Circuit Court of Appeals Newell C. H. Ketrz Jones St Sioux City Sterling Remedy Company Chicago Montreal Alt B. & A. Railroad Ball Boston & Albany Railroad Relief Association Paine Memorial Hall R. J. Brown Mary Etta McElroy Walter Verney DR. Lindsay
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