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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1898

Page

1

Loyal Brown Dartmouth alumni banquet pledges 2 million endowment

Brown alumni from Boston hosted their twenty fifth annual dinner at the Tuileries with President Andrews and President Eliot in attendance. Judge Gaskill outlined a plan to raise 2 million dollars for Brown University, supported by alumni across the country.

Brown University Boston Tuileries Andrews Eliot Harvard West Chicago Brown America College Francis Wayland H. M. Knowlton Judge Gaskill Sons of Brown Lincoln Hawaii Edward Whittier W. H. Lyon John Tetlow Boston Latin School G. G. Wilson Dr. Draper F. W. Woodcock Joseph N. Ashton George P. Grant, Jr H. P. Quick J. H. Spencer L. L. Hopkins Benjamin Williams E. L. Clarke Ray G. Huling A. F. Bean PB. H. Williams Charles RB

Auctioneer List of Boston Firms and Hotels

A long list of Boston businesses and addresses appears with firms such as John Pehan & Co. and Geo. Bleiler, Jr., & Co. among others. Notable entries include Parker House, West & Jenney, and Young's Hotel, with street addresses across Tremont, Washington, Hanover, and Essex streets.

John Pehan & CO Blackstone St GEO. Bleiler, Jr., & CO Bedford St E. A. Brown & CO Green St J. P. J. Brodbine Essex St Carter, Carter & Kilham Merrimac St Castle Square Cutler Bros Broad St G. W. Cobb Saratoga St Davenport & Hersey Wash'n St Julius Fellnber Tremont St J. Nicol Museum Exchange NEW England Arthur H. O’neill Parker St NYE & CO T & Pleasant Parker House J. L. Parker Press Cafe Washington St J. L. Reardon North Beacon St W. Rich Federal St

Eastern sports lose $5000 in West cocking main

Chicago’s Eastern representatives lost a $5000 cocking main to Western bidders led by John Mackin and Frank Casey of Blackstone. The six hour event near Antioch, Illinois drew large wagers as Casey won the first four, then Mackin surged to six straight. Casey and supporters seek a rematch in the East.

Chicago John Mackin Frank Casey Blackstone Mass Boston Ilinois Humane Society Grenn Sacramento Cal Groves Casey Mackin Tom” Hanlon

Warships on the Great Lakes debated by Congressmen

Representatives Heatwole and Smith, Republicans on the House foreign affairs committee, met with Assistant Secretary Day to discuss Cuban affairs and the prohibition on building warships on the Great Lakes. Smith seeks a diplomatic modification of the Ghent treaty and reviews old Spanish claims from 1814 and the 1871 protocol. The inquiry also touches on whether unsettled claims labeled incomunicado can be covered by the treaty.

Washington Heatwole Smith House Committee On Foreign Affairs State Department Ghent Great Lakes

McKinley Dole Hold Formal Arlington Meeting

Secretary Sherman and Mrs Dole escorted the Dole party to the Arlington Hotel rooms at 2 30 pm. Porter sought a time for the Hawaiian president to receive McKinley in person, a brief formal call. McKinley then returned to the White House while Dole later paid a brief 415 pm visit and the two presidents talked privately for about five minutes.

Washington Sherman Dole Arlington Hotel Porter McKinley Hawaiian Republic White House

Dartmouth Alumni Banquet in Boston Hails Growth

The thirty second annual Dartmouth Alumni of Boston meeting drew 200 graduates and friends to the Vendome. Officers were elected led by President Arthur Little and Secretary Daniel Ruggles. President Tucker delayed by snowdrifts spoke of alumni unity and urged building in Boston to house rising numbers.

Dartmouth Boston and Vicinity Vendome Association Arthur Little Everett Boynton Isaac T. Paul Leverett M. Chase David H. Andrews William B. Orcutt Charles W. Bartlett Charles T. Gallagher George W. Stetson John H. Colby Arthur L. Spring Daniel B. Ruggles Benjamin Tenny Guy W. Cox Tucker Dartmouth College New Hampshire Richardson William J. Tucker F. Richardson Walbridge A. Field George EK. Belknap George H. Brown James B. Richardson Boston Round Table Henry Cobb Melvin O. Adams Charles T. Galagher Thomas A. Proctor Benjamin Tenney G. F. Blake George W. Esterbrook Isaac F. Paul Elijah George Henry Dewey S. H. Hudson James Reynolds Ralph S. Bartlett William Cogswell Horatio Allen Doane Cogswell United States George A. Brown Everett Brown William Jewett Tucker Massachusetts New England Harvard Hanover

Growth at college spurs faculty expansion and scholarships

The president cited income of 500 000 dollars and near doubling of the student body since administration began. He urged faculty additions in the coming year and supported graduate scholarships to build an in house teaching corps. Professors urged teachers to engage with students beyond class. Governor Black sent regrets, New York alumni offered congratulations.

Earl of Dartmouth Belknap Britain Bermuda Tucker Dartmouth Charles F. Richardson J. M. Dutton Newton Dutton Frederick A. Owen Frank S. Black New York

Earl of Dartmouth Sends Greeting

The Earl of Dartmouth sends a formal letter to the annual reunion, expressing regret at being unable to attend due to heavy duties in England and praising the flourishing institution tied to his name. Principal C F Bancroft of Phillips Andover Academy is named newly elected trustee. Rear-Admiral George E Belknap is noted in continuation on page 3.

Charles T. Gallagher Earl of Dartmouth England America Dartmouth C. F. P. Bancroft Phillips Andover Academy George E. Belknap

Klondike Outfit Headquarters Offers Cold Weather Gear

Klondike sells a wide line of heavy clothing for extreme cold including coats fur suits moccasin boots and wrappings. The ad lists items such as wool lined coats mittens socks felt boots rubber boots blankets and caps with information and prices freely given from Union Hat Co. Gor. er and Union sts.

Union Hat Co Gor. Er and Union Sts

Bravely Tackled Intruder At Main Street Store

Jan 26 Lynn Newburyport report A Park Lewis chased tackled revolver thief after he broke loose. The suspect John Moran of New York was captured and jailed with diamonds found on him. Police suspect Moran linked to a Lynn hold up. NY officers to notify.

Newburyport A. Park Lewis Main Street Moran Lynn

Conductor Osborn Convicted For Forcible Ejection

Charles D. Osborn, conductor on the Everett and South Boston electric line, was found guilty in South Boston Court of using excessive force by ejecting Henry Mure During a trip from Evening High School. Judge Fallon sentenced him to one month at the House of Correction South Boston. Osborn appealed and posted 300 dollars bond for the Superior Court.

Charles D. Osborn Everett South Boston Electric South Boston Yesterey Henry Mure Curry Osborn Fallon House of Correction

Baker's insane act shocks Ashton Cumberland

A well dressed man named Melville Baker of South Weymouth Massachusetts appeared in Ashton Cumberland saying he was insane. He stabbed himself above the heart with a pocket knife. He was locked up and likely not to die. Relatives in South Weymouth were notified.

Pawtucket R. I Melville Baker South Weymouth Mass Ashton Cumberland

Death by own action in club room on Market street

John F. Newhall, 64, a cement dealer, died by taking ecarbolic acid in a Market street club room tonight. Despondency was suspected as the reason for the act.

Lynn John F. Newhall Market Street

New Yorkers Control Gas Deal in Philadelphia Ties

New York story says United Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia is finalizing control of Philadelphia gas business. An issue of 7.5 million dollars in thirty year gold bonds at 5 percent has been turned over to a New York syndicate and nearly all subscribed locally.

New York Journal and Advertiser United Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia Quaker City

Train wreck near Sanders Mills blocks Farmington traffic

A Phil lips Rangeley passenger train leaving Rangeley at 11 30 attached with an ice cutter derailed at Sanders Mills after the cutter caught a switch. No injuries among passengers were reported though the incident caused substantial traffic delays.

Farmington Phillips & Rangeley Rangeley Sanders Mills

One Wife Too Many: Brockton Man Charged with Polygamy

Thomas A. Clark faced the Brockton Superior Court on polygamy charges after being arrested for assault on his Brockton wife. Held in $1000, the case linked a second wife in Rockland, Maine, and identified his third party as Jesse M. Leighton of Brockton.

Brockton Thomas A. Clark Clark Rockland Jessie M. Leighton

Senate Debates Teller Silver Bond Payment Plan

The Senate debated the Teller resolution for over six hours on paying U S bonds with silver, with Teller and Daniel supporting and Hoar and Platt opposing. The session also tackled two minor measures and a report from the Attorney General on Louisiana jury exclusions by color.

Washington Senate Teller United States Daniel Dem Mr. Hoar Rep Mass Platt Conn Hoar Chandler N. H Louisiana

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State St o.Dulley County Wise Adams Taylor & &. Distillers Louisville Kentucky Gaskill Rhode Island University Eliot—Sons of The New Hampshire College Bay State Illinois Eastern Sports Lakes M’kinley and Surroun Hayward Hayward Place Reprietora Loyal Sons OF Klondike Merchant Lewis Henry M. Teller Colonado G. F. Hoar Toth W Daniel Baker Lynn Osment William Walters Boston Highlands Walters Parker House Cafe Lobster Club New Haven Hartport Ciutles Voluntier C-Operative Bank Ashington Street Congress Fairbanks Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Teller Senator Lodge Mr. Lodge Lodge Colorado Wiliam & Chandler Henry Cabot Lodge Massoge Washburn Credit Co Big Depts Jorden, Marsh & Co
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