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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1892

Page

2

Garrison Urges Coeducation at Boston Suffrage Meeting

At a Massa chusetts Woman's Suffrage Association gathering in Park Street Church speakers defend coeducation as the cure for college immorality. William Lloyd Garrison proclaims a woman president of Harvard and notes women benefactors exist among Harvard's supporters. The afternoon session elected officers including Julia Ward Howe as president and Henry B. Blackwell as corresponding secretary. Evening addresses followed by Henry K. Blackwell and Lucy Stone.

Massachusetts Woman’s Suffrage Association Woman's Journal Park Place Harvard College Willian Lloyd Garrison Park Street Church Garrison Woman’s Journal Wellesley Vassar Harvard Yale John Harvard Edna D. Cheney E. B. Dietrick Alice Stone Blackwell Julia Ward Howe William S. Bowditch J. G. Whittier M. A. Livermore Ralph Waldo Emerson Emma Walker Batchelder G. J. Hoar Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward William Claflin Abby Morton Diaz Oliver Ames John D. Long Mery .F. Eastman T. W. Higginson John W., Candler John E. Fitzgerald James Freeman Clarke Theodore D. Weld Susans. Fessenden Seth Hunt W. W. Crapp Josiah Quincy C. 0. Coffin Henry B. Blackwell Augusta Cheney Frances J. Garrison Audikere Amanda M. Longee Richard P. Hallowell Henry K. Blackwell Adelaide A. Claflin Daniel Milliken Lucy Stone

Buggy Smashed by an Electric Car in Tremont and Boylston

About 12 o'clock last night a buggy driven by Curran collided with an electric car at Tremont and Boylston streets. The buggy was badly damaged but the driver was unhurt.

Curran Tremont and Boylston Streets

Boston Boot and Shoe Club Dinner Debates Transit

A Boston Boot and Shoe Club dinner at Youngs Hotel featured talk on future transit. Joseph Hobson described St Clair tunnel construction, air pressure dangers, and $1.46 million cost. Mayor Matthews urged popular support for transit and city powers, while John E. Fitzgerald warned against corporations guiding legislation and praised Henry Whitney.

Boston Boston Boot and Shoe Club Young’s Hotel Joseph Hobson Grand Trunk Railroad St. Clair River Port Huron F. H. Nazro Mayor Matthews John E. Fitzgerald Henry M. Whitney George G. Crocker Everett A. Stevens William J. Dale Thomas Doane Sylvester Baxter H. Bissell L. A. Bodwell George S. Morrill W. H. Russell A. S. Cheever F. S. Pearson Osborne Howes, Jr James B. Richardson George 8. Rice Nazro Joseph Hickson Matthews Rapid Transit Commission Europe Chamber of Commerce England Fitzgerald Whitney West End United States Canada

Suffolk Athletic Club Governing Board Election Report

Over thirty five members met at 694 Washington street and elected twelve to the board of managers. Edward J. McHugh was named president with F J Halloran as treasurer and J A Doyle as financial secretary. R P Russell and L C Stingel received two year terms, Abell secretary and Dowling captain. Marden vice president and Carlos, Pettis, and O Connell will serve one year. The constitution was adopted with slight changes and the club, with fifty five members, voted to seek A A U admission, with Russell, McHugh, and Stingel named delegates.

Suffolk Athletic Club Washington Street Edward J. McHugh F. J. Halloran J. A. Doyle R. P. Russell N. H. Leu Abell al. Dowling L. Stingel Walter E. Marden A.C. Carlos J. A. Pettis J. A. O’connell E. J. McHugh L. C Stingel

Steamers Arrived at Major Ports from Liverpool and New York

At Boston on January 27 Kansas and Virginian arrived from Liverpool. Also bowden reached Boston from Jamaica. In Philadelphia January 27 Holkar arrived from London. In New York January 27 Stranton arrived from West Hartlepool. Halifax January 26 Sardinian from Liverpool bound for Portland Maine and Glasgow January 27 Devonia from Newark. Southampton January 27 Saale from New York en route to Bremen.

Boston Kansas Liverpool Bowden Jamaica Philadelphia Holkar London New York Stranton West Hartlepool Halifax Portland Glasgow Devonia Newark Southampton Saale Bremen

Passes and a Harsh Warning at the Railroad Desk

WR. Forder, noted for granting passes, confronted a prominent freight merchant seeking one. He warned that two men outside were plotting to beat the railroad, then approved the pass, leaving the merchant puzzled at whom Forder named as his friends.

Furber Mr. Farber

On the Street The Possible Effect of Furber Death on the Market

The death of Mr. Furber is seen as likely to depress the stock market as he held Boston & Maine and Massachusetts Central shares. His succession at the largest New England railroad system matters, and uncertainty may affect prices before a rally occurs once a new leader is chosen.

Mr. Furber Furber Boston & Maine Massachusetts Central Farber New England

Second Cecilia Concert Draws Wide Praise At Music Hall

A large audience enjoyed a balanced concert by Cecilia, lauded for ensemble precision and refined solo performances. Highlights included Bach and Brahms chorales, Nevin songs, and Sarasate dances, with Miss Leonora von Strosch and Mr Lang receiving special praise.

Music Hall Cecilia Bach Brahms Nevin Sullivan Sarasate Lang Hubbard Tucker

Republican city committee names officers and nominees

Henry Parkman chairs a Republican city committee meeting that organized the slate with Henry Parkman as President and Alpheus Sanford as Secretary. G H Lyman is Treasurer with Thomas Russell as Assistant Treasurer, and five vice presidents were proposed including Hatch Ward 13 Preble Ward 4 Disbrow Ward 12 Malone Ward 17 Battis Ward 1. Resignations from Melvin D Adams Ward 9 and E D Willard Ward 17 were announced before the election and replaced by Parkman and ang.

Republican City Committee Henry Parkman Alpheus Sanford G. H. Lyman Thomas Russell KE. M. Hatch Ward W. H. Preble Richard Disbrow James F. Malone G. H. Battis Committee On Rules Melvin D. Adams E. D. Willard Messrs. Parkman and Ang

Post offers endless chances to win trip to the fair

The Boston Post invites readers to guess the burning time of a New Year candle in a World’s Fair promotion. The candle stands 6 feet tall, 6 inches at the base, 54 inches at the top, weighing 56 pounds. The top three guesses closest to the burn time win carfare and hotel for ten days to the World’s Columbian Exposition.

Governor Russell E. O. Collins Calais J. F. Freese E. Walpole George A. Gill Eutaw Street East Boston A. G. Frothingham Chauncey Street J. Merrill Lord State Street Frank Wild Adams M. E. Gately Waltham J. & Smith Epping N. H C. E. George Devonshire Street W. D. Grace Portsmouth W. W. Wheat Manchester Caleb Copeland Brockton F. N. Reed East Eighth Street J. P. Wilson Somerville Oliver Hall Adams Street Dorchester H. W. Burwell Rockland W. L. Bacon High Street Eugene Cronin Putnam Street W. A. Inness Everett W. W. Reed Lexington Alice E. Jones Thornton’s Ferry N. Y Frank Wentworth Rochester A. H. Wilcomb Chester M. Gilbert Bedford Street L. E. Clayton City Hall Avenue J. Smith Dover J. J. Flowers Sphere Place

Politician Preferences in 1884 Presidential Race

A long list of lawmakers from Massachusetts express support for multiple 1884 presidential candidates including Harrison Blaine Cleveland McKinley Palmer Reed Taft and others. The reads show a web of first and second choices among Representatives and Senators with varied endorsements and vice presidential picks.

Harrison Blaine William F. Ray Franklin A. G. Champlin Chelsea F. F. Reed Pittsfield Henry G. Taft Worcester Eugene A. Bessom Lynn H. W. Barrows Wareham S. S. Blanchard Boston Epinenateskre Samuel Ross New Bedord George S. Ball Upton Edward W. Ackley Fitch

Callaghan Loses Tough Title Bout at Olympic Club

In New Orleans on January 27, 38000 watched Tommy Callaghan of England lose to Cal McCarthy of New Jersey by knockout in the 14th round after fighting mostly with one hand. McCarthy claimed the $2000 purse with $500 to the loser. the victor now targets George Dixon for bantamweight world honors.

New Orleans Olympic Club Tommy Callaghan England Cal McCarthy New Jersey Callaghan Jim Carroll James Robinson McCarthy Jack O’mara Will G. Kennedy McCarthy Young Dwyers George Dixon

Death of Supreme Regent Loring Shocks Royal Arcanum in Melrose

The Royal Arcanum Club met at Crawford House with Dr. E. L. Hammond presiding. The death of Supreme Regent Charles F. Loring of Melrose postponed entertainment and triggered memorial plans by Warren Council and allied bodies. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM from Melrose Congregational Church, with interment in Melrose Cemetery receiving tomb.

Royal Arcanum Club Crawford House E. L. Hammond Worcester Charles F. Loring Melrose Henry Goodwin John Haskell Butler W. H. Boynton Brother Loring Warren Council Supreme Council Chambers Knights of Honor Hall Washington Street Grand Secretary Loring Order Supreme Council Grand Council H. H. C. Miller New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Congregational Church

Harvard Commencement Parts Additions for Class of 1892

The Faculty adds names to the provisional list of Harvard seniors receiving degrees with distinction. Oration goes to William F. Harris with dissertations by C W Andrade R W Gifford hk W Hale P Hall C L Hanson F J Hammond H F Hollis J C Hubbard and disquisitions by W W Cressey W C Damon L E Desbecker H P Dodge M H Ewer A Friedlander F A Googins C C Hyde F A Ingersoll E H Jackson F L Kennedy A K Perry H F Willard S L Wolff. Total degrees with distinction reach 103 this year, up from 81 last year.

Harvard William F. Harris C. W. Andrade R. W. Gifford W. Hale P. Hall C. L. Hanson F. J. Hammond H. F. Hollis J. C. Hubbard W. W. Cressey W. C. Damon L. E. Desbecker H. P. Dodge M. H. Ewer A. Friedlander F. A. Googins C. C. Hyde F. A. Ingersoll E. H. Jackson F. L. Kennedy A. K. Perry H. F. Willard S. L. Wolff

Pantomime Entertains Folk Lore Society in Japanese Evening

Mrs Apthorp hosts a highly exclusive Japanese themed tea and cakes event by the Folk Lore Society at 6 Hamilton Place. O Miyo San and Ontani San perform with dances and conjuring, while Miss Worthy to Be Looked At and Miss Mother of Pearl captivate guests. Mrs Apthorp presides at tea as flames flare and a kettle boils slowly, underscoring the festive, fashionable evening.

Mole Chamber Concert Club Association Hall Jennie King Morrison Ellen Berg Johannes Miersch H. Hoyer A. Kluge Alex Heindl Morrison Boston O Miyo San Yaye San Ontani Boston For Lore Society Hamilton Place O Yayesan Ohtani Kionishiki Sedogahatake Yoye San Ohtani A Yan Iraka Ontani San Mother of Pearl Apthorp E.S. Fenellosa The Museum of Art Chase Japanese Trading Company of New York Knight Providence Otis Place Fiske Folk Lore Society William Otis A. Prescott Baker William H. Lincoln, Jr Henry Cabot Lodge

Marble Dealers Hold Annual Meeting in New England and Provinces

The Retail and Wholesale Marble Dealers Association of New England and the Provinces met at Quincy House. They discussed Massachusetts lien laws and the need for a lobbyist, naming William G. Garman as president and J. Crennen as secretary and treasurer. Vice presidents named included John Hanna, J. E. Stanton, O. M. Wentworth, John S. Treat, C. H. Sheldon, A. T. Farnam, R. L. and S. Bryant. Next semiannual meeting set for Boston.

William G. Garman Manchester N. H J. ¥. Crennen Peterboro John Hanna Newritain Conn J. E. Stanton New Brunswick O. M. Wentworth Boston Mass John S. Treat Portsmouth

State Senate OKs $300000 for World's Fair exhibit

A January 27 report from Aumany New York states the Senate finance committee will favorably report the bill to appropriate 300000 for New York State's exhibit at the World's Fair without amendments.

Aumany N. Y Senate Finance Committee

After the Grippe The Grippes After Recovery Danger

Advertisement extolling Daffy Pure Malt as a safe energizing stimulant to fortify the body after grippe recovery. It claims the after effects are the real danger and promotes the whiskey as pure, time tested, and nationally recognized. It warns against deceptive claims by druggists or grocers.

Grippe Natu Daffy Mann

Chile and United States clash over diplomatic reply

A United States Chile dispute unfolds with a pending translation of a confidential dispatch, congressional action possible if the Supreme Court handles the matter, and private secretary Halford stating further correspondence will reach Congress. Stock rumors in New York mention an alleged shot at a minister, later denied, while Chilean cabinet members say Montt misled officials about progress and a Washington dispatch claimed a satisfactory settlement.

Chile State Department Congress Supreme Court Committees of Congress Halford United States Hoar New York Egan Santiago W. B. Grace & Co Valparaiso Gan Evening Post Unite States Santiago DE Chile Galveston Associated Press Senor Pedro Montt Washington

Plans for a grand opera season in Chicago at Mechanics Building

Abbey Schoeffel and Grau unveil a major opera season to transform Mechanics Building into a grand opera house. A two week run from March 14 features twelve performances with a chorus of eighty, an orchestra of one hundred, a thirty five member military band and a fine ballet. Leading principals include Lilli Lehmann Marie Pettigiani Sofia Ravogli Albani Emma Eames Ida Klein Mathilde Bauermeister Lillian Nordica Marie Van Zandt and many more with renowned tenors, baritones and basses listed for the lineup.

Messrs Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Harwood Grand Opera Comany Metropolitan Opera Case New York Chicago Soprani Mme Lilli Lehmann Mile Marie Pettigiani Sofia Ravogli Albani Emma Eames Ida Klein Mathilde Bauermeister Lillian Nordica Marie van Zandt Contralti Sofia Scalehi Jane de Vigne Giulia Ravogli Tenori Fernando Valero Gianini Grifoni Paul Kalisch Victor Capoul Roberto Vanni Rinaldini M. Jean de Reszke Baritoni Antonio Magini-Col

Dartmouth Professor Declines Stanford Offer

Rafas B. Richardson, professor of Greek at Dartmouth, after visiting California, declined Stanford University's offered position and returned to Hanover on Tuesday.

Hanover N. A Rafas B. Richardson Dartmouth California Stanford University

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