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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1898

Page

6

Democrats Fail to Elect Leader Amid Senate and House Actions

The Massachusetts House failed to elect a chairman as John Fenton and John L. Kelly started temporary leadership duties. John F. Sheehan and John H. Ponce led the race, with sessions detailing party rules, petitions, and prison industry appropriations of 685000 debated and tabled.

House Sheehan Ponce Senate McCarthy Innes Becket Berlin Massachusetts Medical Society Mackey Ward 7 Boston Medfield Insane Asylum Sherborn Boston Park Commissioners Revere Danvers Highway Commission Lynn and Salem Newburyport Salisbury Newton Police Court Justices of the Peace New York Massachusetts Rhode Island John F. Sheehan Holyoke John H. Ponce Cambridge John J. Fenton Ward 19 John L. Kelly Ward 2 Williams Fitzgerald Kelly

Paine Fails to Recognize Suspect Thieves at Police Headquarters

Newell Paine Roxbury druggist visited police headquarters with Chief Inspector Watts to view photographs of men under arrest in Philadelphia. Paine examined the images for his alleged attackers in a recent cruel assault and robbery but could not identify any.

Police Newell Paine Roxbury Watts Philadelphia Mr. Paine

Hotel Clarendon Reopens Under New Manager

The Hotel Clarendon reopened last night under Mr. Andrew Andersson with about a thousand well wishers. Flowers from local donors, a Sweden and United States themed piece, and new modern fittings marked the renovation. Andersson plans table d hote dinners, new office layout, and baths in many rooms, with Boynton’s Orchestra performing through the evening.

Clarendon Andrew Andersson Thgs Messrs James Donaldson Sol Bacharach Sweden United States J. F. Garrasson C. J. Horner D. O. Slettingren Harry

Moragne Arrested for Larceny of Shoes from Smith’s Store

Basil Moragne aged 23 of 31 Harwich Street was arrested after noon yesterday for larceny of property valued at 155 dollars. He allegedly took twenty five pairs of imported shoes worth seven dollars each from Elmore H. Smith at 322 Boylston Street while working as a porter.

Basil Moragne Harwich Street Elmore H. Smith Boylston Street Moragne Smith

Annual Pine Tree State Club Banquet at the Vendome

The Pine Tree State Club held an elegant banquet at the Hotel Vendome with about 20 members and several distinguished guests including Governors Llewellyn Powers of Maine and Roger Wolcott of Massachusetts. President Prentiss Cummings chaired the reception and program, with letters of regret from John D. Long and remarks praising Maine leaders and the club's ties to both states.

Pine Tree State Club Vendome State Suite Prentiss Cummings Llewellyn Powers Maine Massachusetts Roger Wolcott Dalton George Fred Williams Cummings John D. Long James G. Blaine Boston Wolcott Powers Mr. Cummings Bryant Commonwealth Thomas B. Reed Scotland Brunswick Winslow Warren Cincinnati George Washington Washington Judge Folsom Seth P. Smith Augustus Rust Charles K. Nichols Wilfred A. French James Gardiner White George P. Field

Retail Grocers Dine at seventeenth annual night off

About 200 Boston grocers gathered at the Quincy House for the seventeenth annual night off. President Morrison lauded a prosperous year and predicted even better times ahead as speakers praised the trade and its public benefits. Curtis Guild Jr spoke on expanding markets for American products.

Boston Quincy House Communion of Good Fellowship Morrison Bates House of Representatives Curtis Guild Chauncey Depew Massachusetts State House Curtis Guild, Jr

Home Talent Afternoon Opens Under New N E W P A Chair

The New England Woman's Press Association began its term with a Home Talent Afternoon at Parker House from 4 to 6 pm. New president Mrs. Gosse introduced her predecessor Mrs. May Alden, and featured speaker Mrs. Margaret J. Magennis.

Ireland Emerald Isle Castle Magennis America Barry Robert Browning Clara L. Shedd Jeanne Bond Chaloner New England Kennebec Walter L. Chaloner Bigelow Mary Lincoln A. E New England Woman's Press Association Gosse Parker House

Catholic Foresters Ball Hosts 150 At Berkeley Hall

Constantine Court No. 49 M C GO F held its twelfth annual ball at Berkeley Hall with about 150 couples attending. Choate's Orchestra performed 8 to 9 pm, led by D A Sullivan and his wife in the grand march, among many guests listed by name.

Constantine Court No Berkeley Hall Choate D. A. Sullivan W. J. Goslin Jady M. J. Denehy T. J

Fourth annual Hall of the Wheelmen held in Paul Revere Hall

The Metro politan Wheelmen hosted their fourth annual event in Paul Revere Hall last night drawing over 200 couples. Arthur T. Otis served as floor director with guests including Captain A. D. Peck and H. E. Morine of the Massachusetts B. C. and Captain W. B. B. Files. Many members and their companions attended, listing numerous individuals in attendance.

Metropolitan Wheelmen Paul Revere Hall Arthur T. Otis A. D. Peck H. E. Morine Massachusetts B. C W. B&b. Files A. T. Otis A. G. Frot Marie Green Nellie Dunn Tillie Sumner Lena Campbell Effie Campbell Jennie Powers F. C. Jaeger Jaeger Milier

Brookline Firemen’s Relief Concert Draws 400 Couples

The twelfth annual concert and hall event of the Brookline Firemen's Relief Association drew about 400 couples. An eye catching painting of a burning building, framed by an American flag, greeted guests above the stage while the greenery filled the set. Chief George H. Johnson led the grand march with his wife, followed by John H. Hutchins and wife and about seventy five couples.

Brookline Firemen’s Relief Association of Brookline T Brookline Firemen’s Relief Association George H. Johnson Association John H. Hutchins

Ives Beats Sutton in High Stakes Chicago Billiards Match

Frank Ives defeated George Sutton 400 to 160 in a Chicago billiards card noted for its technical display. Ives led early, faced a late comeback by Sutton, and secured victory with a late burst, marking the first tourney game where the bank winner also won.

Chicago Frank Ives George Sutton Ives Sutton Napoleon Marker Matthews Frank Page Ives

Catton Defeats Spinks In Balk Line Match

Catton defeated Spinks 260 to 249 in the third game of the 18 inch balk line tournament at Chicago. Spinks held early momentum after beating Schaefer, but Catton surged in the eighteenth inning with a 30 point run to clinch the win.

Chicago Catton Spinks Schaefer

Century Prizes for College Graduates

The Century magazine offers three annual prizes of 250 dollars each for graduates of US colleges. The awards cover best metrical writing, best essay in biography history or literary criticism, and best story, with word counts specified. Entries due by June 1 after graduation, submitted under pen name with a separate envelope containing real name and address.

The Century Magazine United States Century Company Union Square New York

Pension for incapacitated Patrolman Clarendon Gray

General Order No 48 announced last night that Patrolman Clarendon W Gray of Division 3, after nineteen years of service, is pronounced incapacitated and placed on the pension roll.

Clarendon W. Gray

East Boston Family Nearly Succumbed to Gas Leak

Eight people eight including five children nearly suffocated by illuminating gas leaking from a sewer and gas pipe near 368 Maverick Street East Boston. James N Pero and lodger William Ring saved and revived by neighbors after a morning emergency. Gas company crews digged up street and shut off gas.

Maverick Street Boston James N. Pero Mr. Pero William Ring Ring John Hankard East Boston Gas Company

Long Wharf Company declares higher dividends and adds dock expansion

At a Long Wharf Company meeting a $100,000 surplus was noted and dividends raised from 4 to 5 percent per year. Proposals include adding a new story to the shed end to house customs and immigration staff. The report covers arrivals and maritime movements including the Borderer, a full-rigged ship, various schooners, tug operations, and dock dredging plans near East Boston and the Hoosac Tunnel docks.

Long Wharf Company Long Wharf Borderer Hay Grand River Nicaragua Baltimore London West Indies Atlantic Transport Line Nantucket Asia Manila G. L Everett John F. Kranz Angus McDonald Pensacola Fla Leighton’s Wharf Boston R. R. Freeman Commercial Street Eldridge Trenton Street Veronica Buenos Ayres Strathome Shetland Mauna Loa M. J. Finn Eleanor L. Wright Eastport St. John N. B H. F. Rothfield Hoosac Tunnel New Dominion New England Canada F. A. Pike Slate Ledge Menemsh Mayo’s Wharf Governor's Island Mollie Phillips Caroline Knight Mabel I. Meyers National Dock East Boston Valentia Ireland

Great Clothing Sale Clears Store Stock Under Court Receiver

Godfrey Morse, appointed receiver for Spitz Bros. & Mark at 67 and 63 Summer Street, launches a large clearing sale of over a quarter of a million dollars in fine clothing. The sale draws widespread public interest for bona fide bargains and substantial savings on high quality apparel.

Spitz Bros. & Mark Summer Street Godfrey Morse

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