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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1895

Page

3

New York Board of Trade Banquet Delmonico's Tonight

About two hundred guests attended the annual banquet of the New York Board of Trade and Transportation at Delmonico's. President Darwin R. James led the event with remarks on trade, transportation, and the Navy, followed by speeches from Secretary Herbert, Senator Lodge, and others detailing trade policy and municipal reform. Recorder Goff closed with notes on police corruption lessons from city history.

New York New York Board of Trade and Transportation Delmonico’s Darwin R. James Navy Herbert Recorder Goff Henry Cabot Lodge David McClure Andrew V. V. Raymond T. L. Johnson China America Pan- Whoever United States Hull Decatur Bainbridge Perry McDonald Dupont Porter Farragut Admiral Benham Mello Rio de Janeiro Amy Lodge Raymond Tom L. Johnson Ohio David MecClure Edward M. Shepard Goff

Brooklyn Car Strike Turmoil Leads to Heavy Police Presence

A citywide transit strike violence escalates as deputies swear in 112 new officers, troops guard car houses, and several arrests follow loot and stone throwing. Striking linemen refuse settlement, rail lines curb service with 25 Myrtle Avenue cars and 20 Gates Avenue cars active. wire cutting spreads fear as Thomas Carney remains gravely injured.

Seventh Regiment Halsey Street Putnam Avenue Halsey Ahns Doyle Company B Knickerbocker Avenue Union Elevated Sixth Streets Harris Clayton and McLeod Seventy-first Regiment Charles Gelhard Sumner Avenue John Hagmann Fifth Avenue Nassau and Washington Streets Lewis Brooklyn City Atlantic Avenue Maytle Avenue Mrytle Avenue Gates Avenue Thomas Carney Hicks Street

Fifteenth annual meeting of divorce reform league held

The fifteenth annual meeting of the National Divorce Reform League convened at Pilgrim Hall. Officers elected include President Bishop Lawrence Boston, vice presidents Nathaniel Shipman Seth Low New York, corresponding secretary Samuel W. Dike, recording secretary Rev C H Spaulding, and treasurer William G Benedict. The treasurer reported year receipts of 2325 17 and expenses 2626 30, a deficit of 301 13, added to a 112 21 debt, totaling 413 14. The league aims to push stricter divorce laws and influence family welfare through religion education law and industry.

National Divorce Reform League Pilgrim Hall Congregational House Bishop Lawrence Boston Nathaniel Shipman Seth Low New York Hamilton Hills Samuel W. Dike C. H. Spaulding William G. Benedict League

Eighth Annual Norfolk Social Club Ball Held at Brookline Hall

The Norfolk Social Club held its eighth annual ball last evening in Brookline Town Hall with about one hundred couples attending. Floor director T. J. Burke led the grand arch at 9 o’clock with Miss Minnie Gos ern of Watertown. The stage was adorned with palms and spruces while the orchestra remained hidden. Floor marshal W. H. McManus and assistants T. J. Burke T. F. Lacy J. J. Casey organized the event. Reception committee chair T. F. King and members M. B. Moran J. D. Fahey J. J. Carroll T. J. Duddy assisted.

Norfolk Social Club Brookline Town Hall T. J. Burke Minnie Gosern Watertown W. H. McManus T. F. Lacy J. J. Casey P. J. Grennan T. J. Toomey J. J. Dhennan J. T. Connor P. J. O'Neil J. F. Finn J. J. Nihan J. B. Kennan T. F. King M. B. Moran J. D. Fahey J. J. Carroll T. J. Duddy

Burglars Strike Several Stores in City Break-ins Reported

Burglars active yesterday morning targeted multiple shops. McIntosh's on Boyls Street suffered window damage while two other sites on Washington Street and Minot Street also reported breaks. The Dorchester break yielded nothing and Levi's tobacco products were touched.

McIntosh Boyls Street Ken A. Cleaves Washington Street Rocester Hiram Levi's Minot Street Dorchester Levi's

Alland Bros Offer Haircutting at Tufts and Harvard

Haircutting offered by Alland Bros with services to fit facial features. The shop lists connections to Harvard Tufts College Boston University School of Technology, highlighting skilled styling for hair and beard to suit individual faces.

Alland Bros Mont Row Harvard Tufts College Boston Uni- School of Technology Romnane

Union Board Funds Aid for Brooklyn Strikers

The executive board of Union 3873 voted 00 to aid Brooklyn strikers and gave 100 to the Haverhill strikers. The board considered a weekly donation of 1000 to 1500 during the strike, meeting at 45 Eliot Street. Sentiment favored continuing donations as the struggle lasts.

Conductors Motormen’s and Driver’s Union Brooklyn Haverhill Eliot Street

Fire Claims Its Victims In Brooklyn Morocco Factory

A blaze on the top floor of the four story Schenck street building occupied by Frederick Lenhardt’s morocco factory caused $7000 in damage. Three employees Antonio Graff Tony Schultz and Frank McSorley died. Frederick Oliver and Albert Huser were badly burned and hospitalized.

Brooklyn N. Y Schenck Street Frederick Lenhardt Antonio Graff Tony Schultz Frank McSorley Frederick Oliver Albert Huser

B N ir Zion Society Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary

Members of the B N ir Zion Society marked their fortieth anniversary with an entertainment and ball in Minot Hall. The Hebrew youth society, the only one of its kind in the city, funds a library and hall at 100 Hanover Street with about fifty members. A concert preceded a roaring farce Squire Knowstall's District School. Floor director E Gordon. assistants M Simkey and H Waldstein. aids I Harris S Fleisher S Kasanof and M Wemick.

B’nir Zion Society Minot Hall Hanover Street Squire Knowstall E. Gordon M. Simkey H. Waldstein Aids I. Harris 8. Fleisher S. Kasanof M. Wemick

Lord Randolph Churchill Lapses Into Unconsciousness

London reports Lord Randolph Churchill in extremely critical condition after a night without sleep and a morning vomiting attack. He grew weak with a rapid pulse and gradually lapsed into unconsciousness. family members remain at his bedside as of 2 pm.

London Lord Randolph Churchill

Electric plant sale in North Adams details

P G Carpenter sold to W & Kelley of Boston General Electric Company Howes Pond and over 600 acres in Reeser VI. It is believed the electric company will build a new plant there.

North Adams P. G. Carpenter W. §& Kelley Boston General Electric Company Howes Pond Reeser Electric Beric Ieee

Faxon Attacks Quincy Officials in Fresh War

Henry Faxon of Quincy targets the city council and officials in a Boston letter accusing waste and incompetence. He pledges protests over taxes funding unbusinesslike public affairs while criticizing department managers and questioning a Lexow inquiry. The mayor dismisses the charges and defends the new council as modest in activity.

Henry Faxon Quincy Faxon Boston Press Council Tammany Hall Post Hodges

French Cabinet Rumors Point to Faure's New Ministry

Paris reports President Faure has named General Fournier to head the military household at the Elysee while cabinet talks circulate. Cochery declines finance amid ministry row. Bourgeois offers justice to Demole. Peytral reportedly agrees to finance. composition lists Bourgeois Hanotaux Cochery Cavaignac Lockroy Terrier Deverninac Combes Doumer Lebon Seville.

Paris Faure General Fournier Elysee Palace M. Cochery M. Bourgeois Demole M. Peytral M. Peytral Has Consented To Accept the Ministry of Finance Finance OWS Council M. Hanotaux M. Cavaignac M. Lockroy M. Terrier M. Deverninac M. Combes M. Doumer Maurice Lebon M. Seville

Gresham Letter On Vatican Relics Return

Secretary Gresham informs Cardinal Rampola that Vatican relics will be sent to the United States for display at Chicago World’s Fair. The Machias carries the items due to Navy shifts, with Rome’s ambassador to deliver to the recipient or authorized person. Later plans moved transfer to the Detroit in December.

Department of State Washington United States Chicago United’ States Machias Secretary of the Navy Rome W. Q. Gresham Vatican Detroit

Casimir Perier Quietly Leaves Elysee Residence

Paris reports indicate former president Casimir Perier has departed the Elysee and returned to his former private home on Rue Nitot, while his wife relocates to her sister’s home on Avenue Montaigne amid ongoing public interest.

Paris M. Casimir- Perier the Elysee Rue Nitot Avenue Montaigne

Armenian Patriarch to Investigate Armenian Massacres

Constantinople dispatch says Ismirlian, the newly named patriarch of all Armenians, wrote to Riaz Pasha minister of justice declaring plans to send a special delegate to Sassun to probe reported Christian massacres in Armenia.

London the Globe Constantinople Ismirlian All the Riaz Pasha Sassqun Armenia

Governor Greenhalge Delivers Diplomas at Bridgewater Normal School

Governor Greenhalge and Secretary Thomas attended the Bridgewater Normal School exercises. George Ha Martin delivered an address as the Governor gave diplomas. He spoke informally to the graduates, noting the crowded building and a need for more classroom space.

Bridgewater Greenhalge Thomas George Ha Martin

Bank Caved In Buries Worker in Brookline Trench

A trench along Naples road sewer in Brookline collapsed yesterday afternoon trapping Patrick Torney. He suffered a broken rib and was rescued and taken to his Pearl street home where Dr. Cooper treated him.

BANK Naples Road Brookline Patrick Torney Pearl Street Dr. Cooper

Costello’s Boston Whiskey Ad Promotes Cumberland Rye

J H Costello & Co with Beach Street addresses advertise Clark's Cumberland Rye Whiskey. The copy claims the old bottled whiskey is made from Maryland Highlands water and grain, marketed as the finest stimulant for medicinal use with price noted as BIO per a Rt.6 per carton.

J. H. Costello & Co Beach St Boston Clark Cumberland Maryland

Commodore Ned Dixon Surprised by Elk’s Locket Gift

Commodore Ned Dixon of the Atlantic Yacht Club received a surprise gift at his 201 Salem Street residence from friends led by ex-Alderman William T. Neilon. The Elk’s locket features an elk head with a diamond and the commodore’s monogram, followed by a social collation and vocal selections. Numerous attendees named include William T. Neilon, M. J. Bradley, John P. Shea, George Dixon, and Miss Nellie Dixon among others.

Ned Dixon Atlantic Yacht Club Salem Street William T. Neilon Cambridge Mr. Dixon Commodore M. J. Bradley John P. Shea George Booth, Jr Frank P. Norton Horace Nottingham Nellie Dixon Margaret Bellinger M. Bowen E. Bowen Margaret O’brien Kelley E. Dixon

Sister Reunions Hint At Missing Katie Kernan Conroy

Mrs. Annie Conroy recalls a 20 year separation from her sister Katie Kernan now Katie Wilson Fitzgerald. Katie left John Fitzgerald nine years ago after marital trouble and has not replied to letters sent to Fourth Street New York address. Mrs. Conroy hopes for news while describing Katie as a pleasant, lively girl once living with her in Cambridge and Danvers. John Fitzgerald remains in Boston.

Annie Conroy Katie Katie Kernan John Fitzgerald Cambridge Street Fitzgeralds Boston John New York Wilson

Unity Art Club opens fourth annual exhibition in Boston

Artists, musicians, writers gather at Stone Building on Boylston Street for a reception to inaugurate the Unity Art Club fourth annual paintings and sculpture show. Sixty three canvases feature leaders including Butler, Knowlton, Durgin, Turner, Lansil, and Hammond. Sculpture by Jane Hammond and Samuel Kitson. Darwin bust highlighted. Exhibition runs daily 10 am to 9 pm through February 12 with numerous guests and a social committee coordinating refreshments.

Unity Art Club Boylston Street Walter FF. Wlansil Anna BE. Klumpke M. M. Everett Henrietta Page Ll. P. Thomson F. C. Williams J. J. Enneking M. E. T. Chapin Walter Gilman Page Emily Badlam John Lyman Faxon Olive Wormele William Jackson Katherine Dudley Brighton Leslie W. Weed C. He Turner Henry Lardham Culver Randolph Strickland Jane Hammond H. C. Thatcher Ernest Major Charles F. Pierce Whagop Bogigian Hodgdon Gwendoline Sandham Samuel Kitson Alderman Witt Littlefield Blanchard George Allen Stuart F. B. Lawson Wright

Fourth annual coffee party at St Ann's Conference

The fourth annual coffee party of St. Ann's Conference, Somerville, was held in Odd Fellows' Hall last night. Lawrence Murphy was floor director, assisted by Hugh McCaffrey Jr., with Aids BE. L. Kelly, James Roonan, Daniel Calahan, M. McCarty, John Sulloway, John Con neeney, P. J. Halpin and R. E. Cronin.

St. Ann’s Somerville Odd Fellows’ Hall Lawrence Murphy Hugh McCaffrey, Jr Aids BE. L. Kelly James Roonan Daniel Calahan M. McCarty John Sulloway John Conneeney P. J. Halpin R. E. Cronin

Massachusetts Boys' Brigade forms drilling sword squad

The commissioned and non commissioned officers of Companies A and B in Somerville have organized into a twelve member drilling sword squad. Regimental Adjutant Charles B. Clifford serves as instructor. The first drill occurred last night at Prospect Hill Congregational Church.

Massachusetts Boys’ Brigade Somerville Charles 8. Clifford Prospect Hill Congregational Church

Reform at City Council: strict rules and formal debate

The Common Council plans to reform its procedures with strict enforcement of rules. Debates will drop personal addresses, adopting phrases like the gentleman from Ward 6. Meetings will be at 7:30 PM Thursdays, with adjournment if no quorum, and debate will become more formal and parliamentary.

Committee On Rules

Balloting for Senators in Boise and Olympia

Boise joint session shows Shoup 18 Sweet 19 with Sweet unlikely, business figures urge Shoup. Salem reports Dolph at 44 votes needing one more to elect, adjournment set. Sacramento confirms Perkins chosen to succeed himself in joint session. Olympia ballot yields no choice in United States Senate race.

Boise Idaho Shoup Sweet Dolph Salem Ore Olympia Wash United States

Fall River Corn Festival Delights City Officials

A Fall River corn festival to aid the Y M C A drew a packed hall. Governor Greenhalge and staff watched as young women staged a corn drill among a crowd that included Senator and Mrs Neil, Representative Slade, District Attorney Jennings, and many city leaders and clergymen.

Fall River Greenhalge Neil David F. Slade Andrew J. Jennings Thomas E. Mills John §. Brayton Walter C. Durfee P. W. Lyman Representative Durr M. B. Swift, Esq George Lowe W. W. Jubb William J. Martin Hezekiah Brayton Philip D. Borden Jonathan Winters

Redistricting Scheme Faces City Hall Scrutiny and Proposals

President O Brien of the Common Council plans to announce committees tonight amid talk of a Lexow order, a plan to create thirty wards with two councilmen each, totaling sixty, replacing seventy five. East Boston and Charlestown pose districting challenges under the new scheme.

O’brien Common Council City Hall Republican City Committee East Boston Charlestown

Edward O'Donnell Benefit Held in Caledonia Hall

Edward O'Donnell, secretary of the Central Labor Union and noted Irish nationalist, was honored last night at a testimonial concert and benefit in Caledonia Hall, 45 Eliot Street. The crowded event honored his labor advocacy and Fenian era ties, with a prize painting won by Miss Nellie Higgins and attendance from many local officials and Irish patriots.

Edward O'Donnell Central Labor Union Caledonia Hall Eliot Street O’donnell O'Donnell Kelly Deasy Manchester Eng Allen Larkin O’brien Robert Emmett Nellie Higgins Patrick McManus Warren Guards John M. Cotter Emmett Guards W. F P. Henderson Thomas Dolan Thomas H. O'Neill John R. Collins Patrick Hannen John Heffernan Dennis Moynihan Edward Brennan Francis McCarthy James Ratigan G. G. Childs R. J. Anslow John B. O'Higgins James Cotter J. J. Carroll James H. Murray David Sheehan

Harvard varsity crew reshuffles push Fennessy and Lewis to second team

Coach Watson tested Shepard at stroke on the first boat for a third straight day. Fennessy and Lewis, from last year’s varsity eight, are moved to the second crew. The lineup features Shepard at stroke, with Stevenson Johnstone Perkins Bullard Damon Fox and Hollister filling other seats.

Watson Harvard Fennessy Lewis Shepard R. H. Stevenson Johnstone Perkins Bullard Damon Fox Bow Hollister

Local Team Scores From Recent Matches Across Venues

At Malden Kernwoods 2398 Oxfords At Everett Glendons 2332 Centrals of Somerville 2270 Newton Newtons 2407 Riverdale Casinos 287

Malden Kernwoods Oxfords Everett — Glendons Centrals of Somerville Newton—Newtons Riverdale

The Freedman Deal

Four New York baseball directors met to decide calling in 33000 bonds before stock transfer to Andrew Freedman. Bonds are not mature and carry 6 percent interest, making full redemption unlikely. Talcott anticipated the deal closing soon. Freedman indicated a few details remained before final settlement in a day or two.

New York New York Baseball Club B. B. Talcott J. E. Sullivan F. B. Robinson C. F. Dillingham Andrew Freedman Talcott Freedman

Trotting Horse News Highlights In San Francisco and Europe

A pacing colt in San Francisco, sired by Aptos Wilkes, is compared to Flying Jib for speed and will race another year. Italy’s Milan trotting meeting starts May 12 with a Derby purse of $5000. entries close Jan 31, 1897. Hal Dillard, 2:04 3-4, leads Tennessee pacers. Budd Doble vows to drive all season. Bellchimer, a 2-year-old by Bell Boy, shows a strong pedigree and will pursue a 2-year-old mark this spring.

San Francisco Aptos Wilkes Senator A Italy Milan Electioneer Hal Dillard H. A. Hill Ed Geers Bessie Hal Hal California Budd Doble Los Angeles J. Midddleby, Jr Lexington Bellchimer Bell Boy Beautiful Bells Countess Emeline Chimes Daisy Aberdeen Emeline Augusta

Gossip of the Diamond Opens with Signings and Prospects

Washington paid 500 for Second Baseman Nicholson. St Louis signed McDowell and Flanigan. Columbus pitcher William H. Armstrong joins Milway. Buckenberger’s St Louis links to nine clubs. Pittsburg contracts eighteen. Cincinnati twenty seven signed. Eastern league umpires likely: Doescher Snyder Swartwood Gaffney. Rusie averages over four strikeouts per game in 1894. Chamberlain strong second. Hawley and Wadsworth poor fielding. Stratton and Esper best. Fred Carroll retires. Bob Carruthers to Grand Rapids. New York to open at home vs Baltimore. Phillies host Washington if grand stand finished. Boston vs Brooklyn possible. Washington strong pitchers despite weak catchers. Mercer Man Stockdale strong. Mallarkey and Anderson in lineup. Second base battle among Crook Houseman Nicholson. Joyce to cover third. Shiebeck short. outfield Selbach Abbey Hassamaer.

Washington Nicholson St. Louis McDowell Flanigan Twitchell Milway Columbus William H. Armstrong Buckenberger Pittsburg Cincinnati Doescher Snyder Swartwood Gaffney Mercer Man Stockdale Mallarkey Anderson Crook Houseman Joyce Shiebeck Selbach Abbey Hassamaer

The Big Gygle Show at Madison Square Garden

The national cycle show at Madison Square Garden draws large, fashionable crowds nightly. Exhibitors inspect wheels closely while society attendees admire costumes and accessories. A Boston Lovell Diamond exhibit stands out, with a popular souvenir on offer.

Madison Square Garden Metropolis Boston Lovell

Bruce abandons Lenz search and returns to studies

Robert Bruce will not pursue Frank Lenz after the sponsoring firm withdraws support. He resumes work on the Bicycle World and plans to re-enter Boston University.

Robert Bruce Frank Lenz Mr. Bruce Boston University

Ordway to Manage Bowdoin Eleven

Bowdoin College Football Association elected George T. Ordway of Boston as manager of the Bowdoin eleven for 1995 at today’s meeting in Brunswick.

Ordway Bowdoin Eleven Brunswick Bowdoin College Football Association George T. Ordway Boston

Rondelle Challenge sparks fencing row in Boston

Boston fencing circles await a public reply from Rondelle after Alexis Cara man’s challenge. L Fournon of the Boston Fencing Association says Rondelle must answer plainly whether he will meet the challenge or risk exposing hidden motives.

Boston Post Rondelle Alexis P. Caranan Boston Fencing Club

McLaughlin Beats Eames In Billiard Contest

Providence reports the second match of the McLaughlin versus Eames billiards contest ended with Champion McLaughlin of Pennsylvania winning 300 to 84. The grand total stands at 600 to 1584.

Providence McLaughlin Pennsylvania Eames New England

Woodbury's Facial Soap inventor with scalp treatment claims

A note lists John H. Woodbury of 11 Winter St., Stone, as the inventor of Woodsbury's Facial Soap and mentions his scalp care treatment. The fragment suggests an itching scalp remedy tied to his product line.

John H. Woodbury

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