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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1878

Page

3

Thomas Paine Anniversary Convention Held at Paine Memorial Hall

A large gathering of Paine supporters celebrated the one hundred fortieth birthday of Thomas Paine at Paine Memorial Hall. Officers were elected, resolutions praised Paine’s work, and speakers urged press freedom and liberal causes while condemning current religious and political controls. An evening program included discussions, music, and a pledge toward Paine Hall.

Thomas Paine Paine Priestcraft Paine Hall Congress United States Department of Investigation Nazareth Mr Verity Elizur Wright William S. Bell E. J. Heywood Appleton Rhode Island Moses Hull Lucy Kenrick J. P. Meachum Francis B. Abbott The Indicator Messrs Kirkwood Verity Miss Meacham McClure Massachusetts

Work for the unemployed plan discussed at Boston meeting

An adjourned meeting at the Industrial Temporary Home presided by Rev. A J Gordon considered buying a farm near Boston to employ the unemployed poor. William C Armor proposed city aid of street refuse to dress 500 acres, with investors funding the purchase. Eugene Batchelder cited annual charity spending and urged a farm test. A committee of Armor Evans Batchelder was appointed to pursue the plan and report later.

Fitchburg Railroad The Fitchburg Railroad Company William B. Stearns Seth Bemis Robert Codman Rodney Wallace C. N. Cotting Constitution Wharf Daniel Needham Col. Needham A. J. Gordon William C Armor Boston Eugene Batchelder Batchelder Messrs W. L. Armor Brice S. Evans

Marlboro strike sparks violent attack on Townsend

A strike at Abel Howe & Co shoe factory in Marlboro triggered unrest as workers left rather than return to the shop. A Townsend family member was shot in the leg by a masked assailant after warning Miss Ames not to reenter the mill. Police vows to arrest the attacker amid Crispin board tensions and mass meetings.

Marlboro Abel Howe & Co Crispin Board of Arbitration Miss Ames 8. S. Townsend Washington Court Townsend Metcalf Crispins

Saloon Raided in South Cove District Arrests Nine Men

A low drinking saloon at Mud Lane and Federal Street in the South Cove District, run by Donovan, was raided at noon by Officers Wood and Drew with a posse including Causland, Gerraughty, Harding, Holtman and Lee. They arrested Dennis Callahan, Peter Scott, James Gorman, Frank Passeney, Joseph Kearns, Dennis O Keefe, William O’Brien, William Keily and Bernard Conley.

Mud Lane Federal Street South Cove Donovan Oficers Wood Drew Causland Gerraughty Harding Holtman Lee Dennis Callahan Peter Scott James Gorman Frank Passeney Joseph Kearns Dennis O' Keefe William O’brien William Keily Bernard Conley

Local Notices and Social Items Roundup

A fine milch cow is given to Carney Hospital by Mr Owen Nawn. Rumor clouds George Wright’s possible second-base role for the Lowells. Augusta M. Wilber’s will bequeaths $100 to the time for Aged Women. Messrs Raymond Brothers in Washington street suspended. James C. Tucker and Charlies Harris renominated as superintendents. A new fire alarm box 93 at Dartmouth and Tremont connected to Roxbury west circuit. George Hahn visits East Boston District Court after Boston stay. Maplewood Brass Band of twenty led by J A Spofford to enliven Y M C A rooms concert. Thirteen lectures begin tonight at Tyler and Kneeland streets by St Stephen’s Guild. A bric-a-brac show at No 5 Park street opens to rest of week by Moore & Co. Soup distribution to the worthy poor begins about Feb 1 from eight station houses with market-supplies bidding. A silver-maker’s shop reportedly posts a notice, God helps the man that helps himself, but God help the man caught helping him self. a double-barrelled gun hangs nearby.

Charles E. Fox Roxbury Tremont Street West Newton Rockland Ill Fox Tremont Streets First Rhode Island Cavalry Ancient and Honorable Artilley Company Roberts Roxbury Horse Guards Mt. Lebanon Morse Guards Carney Hospital Owen Nawn George Wright Lowells Augusta M. Wilber Raymond Brothers Washington Street James C. Tucker Charlies Harris Dartmouth and Roxbury West George Hahn Central City Col Boston East Boston District Court Y. M. C. Association Maplewood Brass Band J. A. Spofford Church Tyler Kneeland Streets St. Stephen’s Guild Park Street New York Messrs Moore & Co Lynn State Street S. M. Bubier & Sons Manufacturers’ Company of C. F. Hill Samuel S. Piper James Merrill George Knights Mr Hill Phenix Brooklyn Shawmut Fairfield Connecticut Northern Merrill Frank Shaw Sanborn Loros Jesse Sutherland Knights Edwin Johnson John Mahon & Son Piper Nortes Pinkham Samuel G. Reed Henry A. Barling Abner H. Davis Edward D. Mandell Suffolk City of Warren Street Elm Avenue Grantor New Street D. W. Williams Williams Elmavenue Barling Davis Brunswick Street Grove Hall W. A. Mason Main Street Cambridgeport Mass Reed Mandell Alfred D. Foster Millstreet

Sea of Ice at Globe Theatre Delights Boston Audience

The Globe Theatre presents Miss Maude Granger in Sea of Ice with George C Boniface, while Boston Museum stages A Celebrated Case. Howard Athenaeum features Ben McCullough with Oliver Doud Byron, and strong turnout from Woonsocket and nearby towns boosts crowds for the Exiles.

Globe Theatre Howard Athen the Howard Ben McCullough Oliver Doud Byron Boston Museum The Globe Maude Granger George C. Boniface Aurora Dramatic Association Kennedy Mall Dora Warren Quartette Nellie Blake Samuel Fr. Davis NEW England Conservatory OF Music Wesleyan Hall A. D. Turner Wulf Fries

Somerville Aldermen Hear Budget and Infrastructure Petitions

The Somerville Board of Aldermen met with Mayor Bruce presiding. Debates covered the mayor's clerk, a grand juror for Cambridge in February, bridge removals, damages for a wagon, fire alarm box locations, street lamp contracts, tax collection, and sinking fund projections. Also noted were committees appointed to discuss poor relief and city assessors, and a vote on City Auditor. Police reports cited minor mischief, larceny, and a temperance lecture announced by Mrs Emma Molloy. A serious fire at 8 State Street damaged the three story building, with extensive losses and dozens left employless. Inquests and school committee actions were listed next.

Boston Police Force Music Hall Friends of the Guardians of the Peace Carter Enoch R. Thacher M. W. B. Blaisdell Ienry O. Goodwin Police Relief Association Pierce Peters Board of Aldermen Common Council Bruce Committee On Highways Douglas Frezer Edward A. Curtis Superior Court Cambridge Clark Bennett Washington Street C. W. Libby Avon School John McCue Dane Washington Streets Michael Keenan Alderman Tallman Fire Department Somerville John A. Hughes Libby and Conant Tallman Davison Board of Assessors Waltham John Gerney Charles B. Hilton William Gilbert Charles H W. Murphy John A. Dolan Joseph LB. O’rourke Godfrey Mouch Grand Junction Witchburg Charles Schroth Fred Howe C. H. North & Co Schroth State Reform School Howe Emma Molloy Indiana Warren Avenue Chapel Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Salem Court Fines Man for Black Bass Theft

In District Court Jesse Prince of North Beverly was fined 1825 for taking black bass from Chebacco Pond. The police fund gained 100 from Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company via its treasurer. Ad­mission exams to the Normal School occur next Tuesday. Gen James Shields spoke on Reminiscences of a Soldier to the Young Men’s Catholic Friends Society.

Salem Jesse Prince North Beverly Chebacco Pond Naumkeag Steam Cotton Company James Shields Young Men’s Catholic Friend Society Brockton

Notable 19th Century Literary Figures Remembered in Obituary Notices

The column recalls deaths and careers of Dr John Doran an eminent literary writer Henry Willard a pioneering theater manager an English lawyer and historian Melbourne Green of Worcester a Boston slate dealer Deacon Asa Wilbur a long time Boston citizen John Foss of Concord New Hampshire and Samuel Quimby of Franklin New Hampshire, highlighting their lifetimes professions and public roles, with scattered details of works, positions, and associations.

Bexley England King’s College Cambridge University of London Ceylon Marathon Waterloo Franklin N.H Brentwood Edward Quimby Salisbury Ebenezer Webster Daniel Webster Samuel Hannah Whittemore Aaron Whittemore Pembroke New Hampshire

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