Bliss Resigns from Republican County Committee
Cornelius I. Bliss resigns from the committee amid three competing factions for New York City Republican control. One faction led by Thomas C. Platt, Mayor Strong, and reformers backed by the Union League Club. Bliss heads a third reform-backed party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius i. Bliss
Thomas C. Platt
Republican County Committee
Republican Party
Thomas Co. Platt
Strong
Reformers
Union League Club
Mr. Bliss
Reform Men
Ex-Congressman Cockran Said to Sail Home to Resolve Croker Ties
A cablegram from a Cockran ally reports W Bourke Cockran sailed from Southampton on the steamship St Louis and will reach New York Friday or Saturday. Interest centers on whether his return settles his relations with Boss Croker, whom he was said to have reconciled with in London. The report is not confirmed but Croker supporters consider it plausible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. Bourke Cockran
City Hall
Tammany
St. Louis
Southampton
Boss Croker
London
New York City Republicans Seek Extra Session on Sunday Excises
A letter from the Eighth Ward Republican Club of New York asks Governor Morton for an extra legislative session to amend the excise laws so citizens may have legal privileges on Sunday. The governor, in Albany for the moment, refused to discuss the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Eighth Ward
Republican Club
New York City
Morton
Plymouth Firemen Rebel Over Board Order
H P Bailey steamer company and Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company 2 resigned in a body from the Plymouth fire department after the board ordered headquarters vacated at 10 pm for the good of the department. The men seen the move as a slur implying gambling and drinking and the resignations leave the department three pieces of apparatus short, though ex-members can cover if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Board of Engineers
Fire Department
H. P. Bailey Steamer Company
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company 2
Souvenir lapel button for Boston convention 1895
A silk lapel button in Continental colors buff and blue is offered by A Shuman & Co at Shuman corner Washington and Summer streets. The piece honors Lexington Concord Bunker Hill and Faneuil Hall and is tied to the Christian Endeavor Society visit to Boston. One button is given to visitors at the firm’s store during July 10 to July 15, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Faneuil Hall
Cradle of Liberty
Continental Army
Christian Endeavor Societies
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Shuman Corner
Washington
Summer Streets
Debs Sentence Reduced to Six Months in Jail
Judge Woods adjusts Eugene V. Debs sentence from one year to six months and reduces other American Railway Union directors from six months to three, restoring original terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
President Cleveland's New Baby Horoscope Cast in New York
The World reports Professor C Leonis casts Cleveland White House infant horoscope. It predicts beauty, high intellect, artistic and scientific ability, strong character, and a likely marriage to a wealthy prominent gentleman. It warns of later health challenges and a potential marriage between ages 22 and 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
C. Leonis
Baby Hather
White House
Benevolent Jupiter
Baby and presidential entourage at Gray Gables trip details
At Buzzards Bay on July 9 the article notes Mrs. Cleveland recovering with her baby at Gray Gables while the President fished near Crow's Nest with Dr. Bryant and Joe Jefferson. The Verbena carried Secretary Carlisle and Mrs. Carlisle and Secretary Morton to Falmouth to visit Olney, and Thurber visited Gray Gables.
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Buzzard’s Bay
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Bryant
Joe Jefferson
Crow’s Nest
Verbena
Carlisle
Miss Morion
Falmouth
Olney
Marion
Bankers’ Association
Saratoga
Morton
West
Thurber
Perrine
American Wringer Co. advertises wringers and sweepers
The American Wringer Company located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers maigles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 76.
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The
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
City
Tremont
Angel Guardian Annual Garden Party in Roxbury Promises Fun
The Angel Guardian annual garden party unfolds next Saturday with morning events at 10 o'clock including races and a baseball game, followed by an afternoon Roxbury championship baseball match between the Ormonds and Hawthorns. A 6 PM tug of war, dancing, and a large pavilion accompany a lengthy committee list and numerous event tables led by Brother Victrice and a wide roster of volunteers from Roxbury organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of the Angel Guardian
Ormonds
Hawthorns
Roxbury
Doherty
J. D. F. Emery
Jude and
Victrice
D. M. Herlihy
T. H. Canning
T. J. Norton
J. Nichol
T. Morriss
M. J. Twomey
D. J. Brickley
Martin Lowney
N. Williams
P. Craven
Jd. Eas Craven
Misses K. E. Mahan
B. McElroy
M. Corbett
K. Eagan
M. Martin
R. Mahn
I. Lee
L. McDonald
F. Lee
A. McDonald
H. Hendrickson
M. Morgan
J. Kelly
A. Moran
K. Hurley
M. Seagraber
Josie Lee
Miss Hickey
Messrs. C. Corbett
W. Mooney
W. Corbett
J. White
W. Smith
W. Brooks
P. Green
M. Sheehan
Thomas Dempsey
Thomas Doyle
David Brickley
James J. Kelly
Tonic Table
J. J. Cooney
Messrs
J. B. Durham
P. Coleman
J. Finnegan
Immaculate Conception
Graves
Leonard
Mrs. Norton
Mrs. Hooley
M. Graves
D. Walsh
M. Stepper
M. Norton
JL. Stepper
Miss
Massachsetts Clothing Co. Beans Guess Ends With Bicycle Prize
The Massachu setts Clothing Company contest ended Monday night after since May 15. A jar of 15 653 pea beans in the show window determined the prize. The closest guess 15 651 by E L Bryant earned him the Rambler bicycle. Post and Traveler representatives counted the beans with James F Sears supervising. A dinner at Young's Hotel followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Clothing Company
Wolf
Rambler
Wolff
James F. Sears
Washington Street
E. L. Bryant
Auburn
Let us have peace editorial praised by reader
A Boston Post reader endorses the paper's Let us have peace column written after a riot. The letter praises the article's message of brotherly love and the higher path, contrasting it with ministers' sermons about the East Boston trouble. The writer encourages spreading the article's teachings among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Boston Post
East
Boston
God
Www
G. P
Man Fatally Injured by Brewery Wagon on Tremont Street
William Gill, years old and intoxicated, joined a street scuffle on Tremont street Roxbury yesterday morning. During the fight he fell and a brewery wagon wheels passed over him. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors pronounced only slight injuries.
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William Gill
Tremont Street
Roxbury
Electric Locomotive Test Fails in Baltimore Tunnel
The Baltimore Ohio electric locomotive failed to move a train of thirty coal cars and a steam locomotive during a tunnel test. Electrical engineers expect a remedy and plan to repeat the test in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
New England Road Sold For Five Million In Foreclosure
Francis P. Lowrey, master commissioner, sold the New York & New England railroad at public auction in Hartford for 5 million to John W. Simpson counsel for the reorganization committee. The sale included railways property rights rolling stock and supplies. The reorganized company may be named New England & New York or joined to the New Haven system.
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Hartford
Conn
Francis P. Lowrey
Broadstreet
New York
United States
New York & New England Railroad
United States Court Room
John W. Simpson
John S. Waterbury
Henry W. Cannon
T Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Boston
Simpson
Lowrey
Perkins
H. D. Robbins
W. T. Hart
F. J. Kingsbury
Waterbury
F. W.whittridge
James L. Goodwin
Francis R. Cooley
New Haven
Mr. Simpson
J. Pierpont Morgan
William Rockefeller
New England & New York
Rome
New Haven Road
Rockefeller
Vanderbilt
New England
Bliss
Bostor & Albany Railroad
Boston & Albany
New England Road
New York Central
New York & New England
Depew
East
Clark
Europe
Hall comments on New York New Haven Hartford sale details
Vice president Judge John M. Hall of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad discusses the Hartford sale of the New York and New England line to the reorganization committee. He denies New Haven control of the New England road while hinting at possible future ties and independent operation under New Haven patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
John M. Hall
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York & New England Railroad
John Simpson
New Haven Road
New England
New England Road
Morgan
Judge Hall
New Haven
Hartford
Consolidated Road
Old Colony
New York
Friends of the
Vanderbilts
Injured by Wild West bronchos in Salem crowd
As the Wid West show moved through Washington square two bronchos became unmanageable and dashed into the sidewalk crowd striking two elderly women Mrs Burns and Mrs Obrien of Grant Street who were trampled and badly hurt then taken home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Washington Square
Burns
O'Brien
Grant Street
Nantucket Beach Electric Cars Spur Widespread Riding
A six cent fare on the electric cars at Nantucket Beach sparks heavy usage as visitors and locals ride the small electric shuttles along the shore. The inexpensive rates draw crowds seeking an easy, inexpensive way to traverse the beach area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket Beach
Milford Doings Includes Gas Co Election and Town News
Milford Gas Company elected C. F. Claflin as president and L. H. Cook as secretary at its annual meeting. Holliston officials toured Milford for a proposed street railway project while debates on an electric line from South Framingham to Milford continued. A 13 year old, Leon Whitney, was accidentally shot by his brother. the wound was not serious. Edward Welch, shot last night on North Bow Street, faced a hearing and case was dismissed with the shooter unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford Gas Company
L. H. Cook
C. F. Claflin
B. E. Harris
C. A. Cook
E. L. Wires
J. E. Walker
I. N. Davis
N. B. Johnson
Hook and Ladder House Building Committee
Lynch
Leon Whitney
Ray
Main ‘Street
Leon
White
Edward Welch
North Bow Street
Dewey
Welch
Leyland line changes and iceberg sightings near Boston port
The Georgian’s captaincy shifts as Leyland line plans more changes with McConkey and Trant tied to new liners. Icebergs sighted by the Hi bernian and Georgian crew mark notable navigation near 44 30 N 49 W and 48 7 N 46 11 W. The Saturn secures grain loading for London. Rosa Baker overhauls for a new voyage. Hilaria arrives Melbourne after a New York departure. Captain Evans of the Cambroman injured. hospital care ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyland Line
Liverpool
McConkey
W. 4 H. Trant
Leyland
Shepherd
Columbian
Neal McCallum
Mediterranean
Falernian
Boston
Berg
Crosby
Furness
Antwerp
Hibernian
Wallace
Glasgow
Moville
Galway
North
Saturn
Boston Towboat Company
San Francisc
London
Pacific Coast
Panama Railroad Company
San Francisco
Panama
J. M. Lewis
Chatham
Rosa Baker
Richard T. Green
New Bedford
Nathaniel P. Doane
McKie’s
Humarock
Burnham
Hilaria
Melbourne
New York
State of Maine
New Gloucester Line
Cape Ann
Boston Light
Long Island Head
Maine
Warren
Cambroman
James Evans
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dock hearing discusses harbor access and state role
Willard P. Phillips testified before the State Board on Docks and Terminal Facilities in Ames building about two key questions. He argued that poor wharf and rail connections hindered Boston commerce and opposed state ownership of docks while proposing merchant access to South Boston flats to spur dock development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board On
Ames
Willard P. Phillips
Harbor and Land Commission
Commission
Boston
Patrick McCann Cuts Throat in Home Incident
Patrick McCann a 49 year old married man attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor in a City Point bathroom yesterday afternoon. Doctors say his chances of recovery hang in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick M’cann
Patrick McCann
City Point
Sea Moss Farine for Nutritious Desserts in 25ct Pack
An old advertisement touts sea moss farine as nutritious and economical. Each 25 count package yields about 16 quarts for various desserts and includes receipts with the package, labeled under a Grocers brand.
Endeavor Bulletin Details Reception Plans for Greater Boston
The document outlines hospitality duties for Endeavorers serving Greater Boston, including duties, attire, and escorting Massachusetts delegates. It lists hotel and meal rates, hymn selections, and caps for accommodation and reception committees. It also specifies Boston rail rates by distance for Massachusetts points.
Corbett Responds To Fitzsimmons Referee Claim
James J. Corbett disputes Fitzsimmons assertion that Yank Sullivan was to referee their bout. He says Sullivan never proposed or would meet him. Corbett notes Fitzsimmons seems confident of victory and jokes the purse should go to the promoter after others spend money to stage the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Yank Sullivan
Lawrence Wedding of O Mahoney and O Keefe at St Marys
Daniel J. O Mahoney superintendent of streets and Katherine A. O Keefe editor of the Sunday Register wed at St May s Church. Rev J T O Rielly officiated. The bride wore an ecru travel dress and carried a mother of pearl prayer book. A nuptial mass followed. They will reside at 26 Butler street and hold a reception July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary P. Teeling
Lynn
Arthur J. Teeling
Franklin Street
Bluefish In Ipswich Bay Ravage Coastal Fisheries
Large schools of bluefish drive mackerel and lobsters from Ipswich Bay and Squam River to sea. Eels hide in sand cams as decapitation remains a hazard. Net fishermen report gear eaten and a ruined trap off Squam light. Fishermen prepare to lay in new nets to mesh the voracious catch.
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Glouchester
Ipswich Bay
Squam
State House hearing on ballot boxes for adoption
State ballot box commissioners held a morning hearing at the State House on four boxes ready for adoption. The Blanket is new while the Hoxie Gravity and Ideal have previously been submitted and the Ideal is in use. Commission reserved decision and kept boxes for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Subway In Court On City’s Bid To Join Prince V Crocker Case
Supreme Court yesterday heard Boston’s motion to become a party in Prince et al. v Crocker et al. and to enjoin the subway. Judge Allen took the motion under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Allen
City of
Boston
Frederick O. Prince
School Boys Dig Sewers In Italic Work Feat
Woburn July 9 Fred Dow and Waldo Cutler graduates of the high school this year worked a full day with the Italian laborers employed by contractors. Their trench appearance followed a dispute with associates before graduation over their ability to perform the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Fred Dow
Waldo Cutler
McLaughlin Granted Stay on Appeal Writ
Judge Gaynor issued a stay on the case for ex-Inspector William McLaughlin pending appeal. The writ of reasonable doubt was granted to suspend proceedings as the appeal proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaynor
William M. McLaughlin
Licenses Sought for Several Boston Establishments
The Board of Police at 87 Pemberton Square released notices under Public Statutes July 10 1895. applicants include David E Lonergan and Timothy F Shea as Lonergan and Shea for a first class victualers license at 3 Travers Street and Thomas Ryan clerk. Henry Co and Max H Vy as Cohen Levy for a fourth class grocers license at 171 Harrison Avenue. George Morrison for a first class innholder license at 1148 Washington Street Morrison House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
David E. Lonergan
Timothy F. Shea
Lonergan & Shea
Travers Street
Thomas ‘Ryan
Thomas Ryan
Henry CO
Max H. VY
Cohen & Levy
Harrison Avenue
George Morrison
Washington Street
Fay Street
Morrison
Auction Sale of Bakery Contents at Cambridge
Auctioneer SIDNEX LAWRENCE will sell on Friday July 12 at 10 a m the entire contents of a North Cambridge bakery located at 2529 Massachusetts Ave corner of Tannery St including showcases counters shelvings tables chairs clock stove crockeryware upright refrigerators chandeliers coffee urn portieres scales pans bakers trough benches tools awning and more all goods to be sold in small lots and removed the same day cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Ave
Tannery
Cambridge
Mass
Idney Laurence
Rosamond Gifford at center of marriage secret case
Rosamond Gifford daughter of William H. Gifford is said to have married Fred Lafayette in Scranton under the name Violet Delavena. Lafayette, a Boston sportsman described as a polished Frenchman, visited Rosamond at Tully where she and her mother were staying. He warned of self harm if she refuses him and the Giffords threaten to disinherit if she continues the relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Rosamond Gifford
William H. Gifford
Cambridge
Mass
Fred Lafayette
Boston
Rosamond
Scranton
Penn
Violet Delavena
Lafayette
Spitz Bros and Mork Banners Decorate Summer Street Storefront
Spitz Bros and Mork clothing store at 65 67 and 69 Summer street shows festive display with bronze eagle, large C. E. initials, Christian Endeavor badges, and patriotic flags. Decorations surround the third floor entrance and extend to the clock in front of the block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spitz Bros. & Mork
Spitz Bros & Mork
Summer Street
C. E
Christian Endeavorers
Obituaries and funeral notices from Norwood and surrounding areas
Obituaries and funeral notices list Abner A. Jackson at Norwood Mass aged 64 with funeral at residence and interment in California Pennsylvania. Also George A Amrhein of South Boston July 6 and Forest Amsden aged 23 years 4 months 19 days. Albert Bailey Roxbury, and Augusta Carelli widow of ne formerly of Boston. George N Carpenter Brooklin July S funeral at late residence Clinton Road Brookline. Charlestown widow Johanna Coveney aged 70. George S Currant Somerville July 9 funeral July 11 at residence School Street and Map Avenue. relatives invited without further notice.
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McDonough Street
Brook
Useppa Augusta Carelli
Tone
Boston
Pri- Carpenter
Brooklin
George N. Carpenter
Clinton Road
Brookline
Friesds N. Ina
Northeld
Chelsea
Ijaly
William M
Coveney
Charlestown
Ohanna
William Coveney
Somerville
George S. Currant
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Mass, Dental Co
Tremont Row
Bliss Faction
Croker and Cockran
Plymouth Firemen
Debs
Samuel W. Clifford
Court Street
Jupiter
Esther
Joseph
Uranus
Mercury
Venus
Secuty
Mars
House of Religion
Neptune
Gemini
Baby
President Cleveland
Angel Guardian Annual
Lucky E. L. Bryant
Mt. Auburn
A. W. Seler & CO
Hanover Et
American House
New
England
England Road
Hall
Milford Doings
New Street Railroad
Dairy and Sunday Post
Endeavor Bulletins
Massachusetts
Christian Endeavor
Corbett
O’ Mahoney
O’keefe
Subway
M’laughlin
Board OF Police
Pemberton Square
Sidnex Lawrence
Davis Street
Rocky
John H. Woodbury
Winter St
Woodbury
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