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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1896

Page

6

Senate clash over appropriations and safety at State House

Senator Maccabe presses for cuts in state spending while Senator Hutchinson and others defend committee work. The debate focuses on the Concord Reformatory, Bridgewater asylum funds, and a call to table bills until chairman Bradford returns. A later report urges action on Senate Chamber safety amid building concerns.

Maccabe Bradford Committee On Ways and Means East Boston Hutchinson Boston Senate Senator Bradford Senaor Hutchinson Boston Common Council Suffolk Hampden Senator Maccabe State School For Girls Ways and Reformatory Concord Almshouse Tewksbury Prison For Women Sherborn Medfield Insane Asylum Concord Reformatory Senator Hutchinson Committee On Ways and Bridgewater Blodgett Worcester-Hampshire Senate Chamber Committee On State House Darling Hyde Park State House Construction Commission House of Representatives Doric Hall Senate of Massachusetts

Revered O Reilly Honored by Total Abstinence Leaders

The Rev James T O Reilly of Lawrence president of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union received an informal reception at the United States Hotel after a five month overseas trip including a Papal audience. Attendees listed include Jeremiah J Manning T M Devens Edmund Phelan Maurice Dineen and many others from Massachusetts towns and churches.

James T. O’reilly Lawrence Archdiocese of Sosion United States Pope Leo Father O’reilly New York Europe St. Augustine’s Band Union P. A. McKenna Marlboro Edwin Mulready Jeremiah J. Manning East Cambridge T. M. Devens Boston Edmund Phelan Maurice Dineen Maiden Peter Case Wakefield Father O'Reilly F. Doyle Ie Yee Somerville St. Serene’ Church South

Ellis Roche wedding brightens Catholic social circles

Catholic social circles in the area filled a brilliant wedding reception for Miss Elizabeth A Roche daughter of Mrs Katherine Roche East Boston. She was married at high ceremony expected to be completed with traditional rites.

Elizabeth A. Roche Katherine Roche East Boston

Quays Daughter Married in Washington Home

Miss Mary Quay eldest daughter of Senator M S S Quay wed Louis R Davidson of Beaver Pennsylvania at the family residence. The house was decorated with palms and pink flowers and few guests attended. After the ceremony the couple left on a tour to Florida. Wedding presents were numerous and valuable.

William J. Ellis Roxbury Father Clark Church of the Sacred Heart East Boston Katherine T. Roche John Neary Marion Street Ellis Sixth Street Thomas Park Boston Katherine Roche Thomas Roe Roche James Ellis Grainger Henry T. Naphen J. D. Berran John Coveney John D. Hickey Sommers Norwich Conn Ambrose Pritchard Frederick L. Wright William Hurley Frederick Vegelahn Savin Hill Yacht Club Misses Barr Charlestown Richard Warner Taunton Thomas Killerin Marlboro Joseph Maxwell Wakefield James Dee J. A. Dorsey George P. Shean Annie Boles Julia Barry C. H. Robbinson Timothy Connell John Bennyson Patrick Curry

President’s Duck Hunt Near Quantico

The President and party arrived before daybreak at Quantico Virginia for a morning duck hunt. Ducks were plentiful and the President bagged substantial game, with a renewed afternoon chase and plans to sleep aboard, awaiting return to Washington the next day.

Quantico Washington

Cambridge Firebug Suspected After String of Fires

A Cambridge and Somerville fire spree prompts police action. Four incendiary blazes have damaged property including Wood's Lumber Yard. Chief Casey suspects a firebug with a mania for setting fires, and a special police officer is assigned to investigate.

Cambridge Somerville Wood Post Casey Fire Department

Robbed His Landlady and Arrested on Larceny Charge

Walter S. Houghton, lodging at 86 Mt. Vernon street, was arrested by Inspector Walter Abbott on a charge of stealing a $150 diamond ring from his landlady Mrs. Rena I. Howland after four months in residence. Michel Decasse died from a stabbing wound inflicted by five Italians last Monday night on Battery street. The assailants fled and remain at large as police continue the case.

Walter S. Houghton Rena I. Howland Mt. Vernon Street Walter Abbott Headquarters Michel Decasse Battery Street William Levangie Massachusetts General Hospital North End

John L Sullivan Falls From Moving Train

A Galva dispatch reports John L Sullivan fell from the rear of a Rock Island and Peoria train traveling about thirty miles per hour between Galva and Lafayette Illinois. He was en route from Rock Island to Springfield to appear at the Opera House tonight and is not believed to be seriously hurt.

Chicago Galva Ill John L. Sullivan Rock Island

Winter Benefit Postponed for Children’s Health Fund

The annual winter benefit for the Children’s Health Fund at Wesleyan Hall 36 Bromfield Street has been postponed to Thursday evening February 27 at the same location. Tickets issued for the former date will be valid for the rescheduled event.

The Children’s Health Fund For Wesleyan Hall Bromfield Street

Mystery of a Boston Death Sparks Bangor Family Search

Walter Mills of Bangor finds his sister Mabel after a two day chase in Boston. The missing man Alfred E. Gray, 28, formerly of St. Louis and an architect, is believed dead, though no death record is found. Police and relatives scramble to verify Gray’s fate as funeral details surface in Cambridge.

Walter H. Mills Bangor Mabel Alfred EK. Gray St. Louis New England Mabel Mills Gray Boston C. E. Mills Walter Moreland Street Boston Board of Health Berkeley Street Colcord West Cottage Street Bessie Cambridge

Quincy Plans City Estimates Amid Quiet Political Turmoil

The mayor locks himself away to finalize city budget estimates with Private Secretary Mullen guarding the inner precinct. Names for key posts surface in rumors as McLaughlin is urged for city solicitor and Ben Wells may leave streets role if Russell resigns. The mayor attends events today and plans Monday Aldermen briefing.

Quincy Mullen City Hall Josh John R. Murphy Ben ‘Wells City Solicitor Bob- Son Ned McLaughlin State House Ben Wells Russell Bristol Street Michael J. McEttrick Jerry McCarthy Water Department Murphy Carney Hospital Columbia Real Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College

Boston Press Club Banquet Draws 200+ Journalists

More than two hundred newspaper men and guests attended the Boston Press Club annual dinner at the United States Hotel. William V. Alexander presided, with Mayor Josiah Quincy and Senator George P. Lawrence among speakers praising journalism’s public role. Henry Haynie and Stephen O’Meara also shared remarks and memories of Boston’s press.

Boston Press Club United States William V. Alexander The Transcript Josiah Quincy George P. Lawrence Senate Henry Haynie Paris William Bi Smart Post Frank J. Bonnelle Herald SF Frank Rice Charles T. Dukelow Williams. McNary Ralph Cracknell Frank A. Nichols Alexander Lawrence Greenhalge Quincy Harvard Crimson Boston Henry Hayme London America Haynie Europe Stephen O'Meara Journal Boston Press Revere House Luther Holden Bill” Smart O’meara Globe M. M. Ballou Charlie” Hurd Everett O'Meara Traveler

Actors Awarded Back Pay in Grand Op House Breach Cases

Actress Annie Clarke and Annie Clarke and Miss Kate Ryan and actor Arthur Forrest won judgments from Judge Brown for back pay after the Grand Op House owner Nat B. Goodnow breached contracts by closing the theatre Nov. 24. Clarke received 750 dollars, Ryan 315, Forrest 890, covering remaining salary through the contract period.

Judge Brown Annie Clarke Miss Ryan Kate Ry Arthur Forrest Nat B. Goodnow Grand Op House Miss Clarke Forrest Commonwealth Brown New York L. J. Vincen Arthur Mr. Vincent Mr. Forrest

Civic Work in the North End draws Union dinner remarks

The Rev. Justin Tomilson addressed the Municipal Union after its monthly dinner at the United States Hotel. He described reforms in the North End, while Rep. Joshua B. Holden spoke on municipal affairs. Arrangements began for the February union meeting.

Justin Tomilson Municipal Union United States North End Joshua B. Holden

Hurlls Host Twenty-Five Friends For Evening At Codman Hill

Mr and Mrs John C Hurll entertained about twenty five friends Tuesday evening at their home No 5 Codman Hill street. After a bountiful collation the hours were pleasantly whiled away in card playing and singing.

John C. Hurll Codman Hill Street

Jones and Smith on Salary Satisfaction in Brooklyn Life

Jones jokes about feeling cheap while comparing his salary to what he thinks it should be. Smith asks what he means, highlighting a discussion on pay and value in Brooklyn Life.

Jones Smith

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