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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1896

Page

8

Miss Clara Barton Heads Red Cross Mission to Constantinople

Bound for Constantinople Miss Barton and her Red Cross staff sail from New York to oversee relief among Armenians. Olney probes entry rights while Barton pursues direct access if needed. the Geneva convention grants Red Cross protection and access, though the organization operates independently of government aid.

Washington Clara Barton American National Red Cross New York Constantinople Armenia Olney Terrell America Miss Barton Turkey Geneva Red Cross Society American National Organization Garfield Congress United States Arthur Red Cross The Ameri

National Society Completes Work on Twelve Disaster Fields

The American National Society has completed its assignments on twelve disaster areas including a fire flood cyclones epidemic famine earthquake and pestilence. Delegates attended two international conferences abroad representing the United States government.

Ean National Society United States

Busiel Confirms Candidacy for U S Senate in 1897

Governor Charles A. Busiel announces he will seek the United States Senate at the 1897 legislative election. He cites a careful survey of the political field and support from prominent Republicans across New Hampshire. He says party propriety allows the move and that influential backing is anticipated.

Manchester N. H Busiel United States Charles A. Busiel

Directors' Quarterly Report of Sunday School Society

The Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society held its quarterly directors meeting chaired by S B Capen. Secretary Boynton reported missionary receipts and expenditures with declines due to debt burdens. Missionaries had organized 126 Sabbath schools nationwide. Publishing department activities in Boston and Chicago were strong and periodical circulation rose from last year.

Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society S. B. Capen George M. Boynton Boston Chicago Finance Committee

Boston Bond Sale Subscriptions Reach Over One Million

A Boston firm International Trust Company aims to place a 5 000 020 bond issue with 1 000 000 for itself. Subscriptions already exceed 1 000 000, with broad participation expected. The firm offers to bid for 4 000 000 remaining, provide gold for 20 percent and arrange cost gold for the rest, charging 0.25 percent.

United States Boston International Trust Company John M. Graham United States Treasury Morgan Syndicate Graham Joseoh H. O’neil Carlisle

Cambridge magnate A. P. Morse sustains severe stair fall

Mr. A. P. Morse of Cambridge, a man with extensive real estate interests, slipped on an iron stairway while leaving the street commissioners. He suffered a deep triangular head wound but refused hospital care, resting before taking a car home. He is about 65 and well known in Cambridge and Boston.

A. P. Morse Cambridge Morse Peters Boston

Seventh Dividend Declared for Maverick National Bank

The Maverick National Bank of Boston declares a 2 percent seventh dividend, bringing total paid to 89 1 2 percent of deposits. Assets in litigation may yield another half percent final dividend, potentially raising total to 90 percent. Payments to depositors expected in a few days.

Washington Maverick National Bank of Boston Beal Maverick Bank

Lennon Prince jury disagrees in stock case

In the third Superior Court session Judge Lilley reports the Frederick H. Prince vs John Lennon case a deadlock after the jury deliberated from 10 Friday to 7 Saturday morning totaling twenty one hours.

Superior Court Lilley Frederick H. Prince John Lennon Lowell

Working Women's Home Club Organized With Ten Members

The Working Women's Home Club organized Saturday evening with ten members. A three member committee was named to find a suitable location for the home.

Working Women's Home Club Working Women’s Home Club

Insolvency filed against Halifax Mills Company and Dr J C Moore

Dr J C Moore endorses insolvency to stop alleged asset misappropriation. He blames conspirators and creditors for downturn while asserting his actions protected workers and avoided extravagance. Halifax Mills, once a major employer paying around $100,000 yearly, faces stoppage harming the community.

Moore Halifax Mills

Yale Storrs dispute settles with Yale awarded damages

A state arbitration panel awards Yale College $164 604 45 for loss of government fund diverted to Storrs Agricultural School. Ex Chief Justice Park dissents favoring no or nominal damages. Loomis and Robinson cite Yale’s investments in buildings and equipment and collect interest through Jan 20 1896.

Hartford Connu State Commission Yale University Storrs Agricultural School Government Fund For Agricultural Colleges John D. Park Norwich Dwight Loomis Henry C. Robinson Yale College Loomis Park Yale Loomis and Robinson Storrs General Assembly

Leary Will Case Settled in Suffolk Probate Court

Judge McKim allowed a will dated October 28 1880s or 1890s as Johannah Leary's last will and testament. It leaves her Genesee Street home to nieces Mary Sargent Ellen and Katie Leary of San Francisco and divides funds to Catholic charities and individuals. The executor is Hon. C A Galvin. The rejected will mirrored the allowed one but bequeathed funds to Rev. William J. Corcoran instead of Rev. Nicholas R. Walsh.

Nicholas R. Walsh Cathedral of the Holy Cross St. Vincent de Faul Society C. A. Galvin William J. Corcoran South Boston Father Walsh

Trial of Lang Hagar and Reardon in Grace Ray case begins

In Superior Criminal Court the trial of Dr Lang Henry Reardon and Dr Hagar opens over the alleged operation on Grace Lillian Ray on Aug 5 at 26 Temple Place Room B. Witnesses include Dr Frank Bateman Lizzie Kunz Annie O’Hara and Patrolmen Clegg and Sweeney. The case proceeds after afternoon sessions and adjournment. Also noted is the City Missionary Society annual meeting at Second Church Dorchester on Jan 26 at 7 30 PM with secretary Rev D W Waldron presenting the annual report.

George L. Lang Frank D. Hagar Henry J. Reardon Hagar Grace Lillian Ray Superior Criminal Court Temple Place H. J. Edwards Lang T. J. Gargan W. M. Morgan M. O. Adams Reardon Sughrue Frank E. Bateman City Hospital Lillian Ray Henry Reardon Lizzie Kunz Annie O’hara Lillian Clegg Sweeney Erick W. Connolly Edwin A. Harris Charles 8. Aldrich Edwin S. Woodbury Winfred B. Bancroft City Missionary Society Second Church Dorchester D. W. Waldron

City Missionary Society Holds Seventy Ninth Annual Meeting

The City Missionary Society met at 7A Beacon Street with President R H Stearns in the chair. Treasurer S F Wilkins reported year receipts of 52217 60 for missionary and charitable work as 19 missionaries made 658985 visits to 24511 families and 271 attended public worship.

The City Missionary Society Beacon Street R. H. Stearns S. F. Wilkins D. W. Waldron Shawmut Chapel City Hospital Refuge Children’s Friend Society Marcella Street Fresh Air Fund Richard H. Stearns Samuel BE. Herrick D. D Daniel W. Waldron Benjamin F. Hamilton Albert H. Plumb William R. Campbell George W Brooks Ellis Mendell William H. Allbright Arthur Little Richard B. Grover Frank W. Merrick Adolph A. Berle

Waterfront Shipping and Harbor News Summary

Sailings from this port to Liverpool in 1895 totaled 183 with Warren Leyland and Cunard lines. Over sixteen years, Warren 1005 sailings, Leyland 765, Cunard 738, others 72, grand total 2581. Repairs to barkentine Bruce Hawkins near East Boston progress. Henrietta H. dispute unresolved. Imports rose vs last year while exports increased. Lighted gas buoy and wreck marking by Commander Green. Tug George W. Childs brings in derelict Scotia near Key West, hull damaged. Brunette wreck on Hart's Island stripped, grain cargo salvage planned. Passengers aboard Brookline from Jamaica. Nantasket sighting near Rosario. Long Wharf officer O'Hare mourns badge loss.

Liverpool Warren Line Leyland Line Cunard Line Bruce Hawkins McKie Boston Henrietta H Norfolk F. M. Green William Wilson Central Railroad George W. Childs Key West Scotia New York Elbow Reef Tortugas Mobile Havana Brunette Hart’s Island Rockland Portland Searsport Melville Woodbury Quincy Pond E. C. Merryfield George C. Stickney Albert Mogers Hungaria Brookline Anderson Jamaica Nantasket Guptill Rosario John O’hare Longwharf

Municipal Court Continuances and Sentences

In the Municipal Criminal Court Judge Hardy continued the Williams robbery case to Jan 22 with a 2000 bail. Connolly and McCarthy faces continued Jan 28 in 2000 bail each for grave theft. Ida Howard Annie Winkley Nellie Smith found not guilty after raid on Prospect and Lyman streets. Superior Court Judge Bond sentenced Newton to three months in House of Correction for embezzlement Brady to state prison 3 to 5 years and Rossa to one year in House of Correction for assault and battery.

Municipal Criminal Court Hardy Joseph Williams Michael J. Doyle John T. Connolly John M. McCarthy Jacob L. Lefkowith Ida Howard Annie Winkley Nellie Smith Prospect Lyman Streets Judge Bond Superior Criminal Court Stephen K. Newton House of Correction James Brady Thomas Rossa

Brewery Unions Unite Settling Long Standing Rift

In a Sunday event two rival city brewery employee unions merged their efforts. German Oak Assembly No. 858 joined Local Union No. 14 under the American Federation of Labor, dissolving Knights of Labor Assembly No. 858 and bringing all members into good standing in the local union.

German Oak Assembly Knights of Labor American Federation of Labor Central Labor Union Knights of Labor Assembly No. 14

Foster enters town linked to Morris forger tale

George E. Foster of George BE Foster & Co. walked into the Post editorial rooms, denying rumors he fled the city after E. Morris, the forger, disappeared. Three years ago Foster was Morris & Co. secretary but since then has had no involvement with the missing safe maker, and denies searching for or knowing Morris's affairs.

George E. Foster George BE. Foster & Co Sudbury Bowker Streets The Post E. ©. Morris Mr. Foster Morris & Co Mr. Morris

Salvation Army Aid Eases Senior Rheumatism Woes

Local health column notes Salvation Army program provides relief to seniors suffering rheumatism with community visits and care tips. Volunteers discuss home exercises, warmth therapy, and affordable remedies aimed at improving mobility and comfort.

Ex-President's Daughter Plans Move From Indianapolis Home

Tense family split surrounds General Harrison. Mrs. McKee and Russell Harrison oppose his engagement to Mrs. Dimmick. She intends to pack all furnishings and belongings in Indianapolis this week and then never return to her father's house.

Washington Harrison McKee Dimmick

Harrison Said He Was Lonely

Washington January 20 ex marshal Daniel Ransdell recalled General Harrison’s loneliness in his approaching marriage saying the ex-President had no one at home but servants and described life as dreary. He recalled a remark about the house on Delaware Street being “the best bed we’ve struck” yet still lonely.

Washington Daniel Ransdell District Columbia Harrison Delaware Street

Barrett Chaffey dispute ends in 1 cent judgments

Barrett and Chaffey settled in Municipal Court after two replevin actions over furniture and paint. An agreement dismissed both suits with judgment for Barrett at 1 cent each, indicating ownership by Barrett. The goods valued about $40. Barrett is jailed for life. Chaffey received ten years.

Barrett-Chaffey Actio Replevin William Barrett James S. Chaffey Barrett Chaffey Spence

Holmes Will Case Settled by Middlesex Court

Judge Lawton in Middlesex Probate Court settles the Holmes will contest. Executors not removed for improper conduct and must file accounts. Income from real estate to beneficiaries from death. personal property income to estate settlement. Trustees replacement ordered. Francis M Holmes replaced by Edgar R Champlin. Daniel Chamberlain remains as trustee.

Joseph A. Holmes Cabridge Lawton Francis M Holmes Edgar R. Champlin Daniel Chamberlain

Officer Wakeman on Trial for Conduct Unbecoming

Patrolman Stillman Wakeman of Division 13 faced a private Board of Police hearing after Captain Brown of West Roxbury filed two counts of conduct unbecoming an officer. The board kept testimony sealed and the hearing adjourned mid-session, to resume on a later date.

Stillman Wakeman Dision Board of Police Captai Brown West Roxbury

Mamie McKeon Found After Week Missing

Mamie McKeon the 11 year old from South Boston was found yesterday in the Chadon Street Home after being missing for a week.

Mamie McKeon Boston Chadon Street

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