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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1895

Page

8

Rumor Tells of Mayor Curtis on Liquor Raid Quest

A report claimed Mayor Curtis and a clergy member joined Captain Brown and a liquor squad on raids. It alleged seizures at Belle McDonald’s and William J. Sullivan’s premises, with the mayor denying involvement and saying he had too much to do.

Curtis Captain Brown Mayor Curtis Belle McDonald Warrenton Place William J. Sullivan Pleasant Street Post Roxbury Saxton Station 4 Brown

Niagara Tennis Promises Finals Showdown for Larnard and Foote

At Niagara Ont the Canadian tennis tournament semifinals set up a final between W A Larnard, Middle States champion, and Arthur E Foote of Yale ex champion of New England. Larnard defeated Fischer 6-4 6-1 after earlier wins over Mackenzie and Parker. Foote beat Parker 6-4 6-0 and Paret by default. doubles semi saw Fischer-Parker defeat Paret-Griffin. Ladies final had Mrs Sidney Smith of Ottawa prevail over Miss Hague.

Niagara Ont W. A. Larnard Middle States Arthur E. Foote Yale New England E. P. Fischer Arthur Taylor A. Larnard H. C. Mackenzies J. P. Paret Scott Griffin Mrs. Sidney Smith Ottawa Miss Hague Montreal Alfred S. Taylor C. M. Pope C. McMaster W. H. Cawthra

Assault at Economy Estate Sparks Beavertown Feud

The Economy residence of John 8. Duss senior trustee of the Economite Society was attacked by John Weggle a prominent witness in a major lawsuit against Duss. Weggle demanded 5000 dollars and struck Duss then assaulted Mrs Duss before others intervened. Duss later pursued assault charges.

Pittsburg Economy John Duss The Economite Society Mr. Duss John, Weggle Weggle

Pawn thief arrested in North End pawnshop case

Patrick Malloy aged 29 of 92 Dover Street was arrested last night while disposing of horse blankets in a North End pawnshop. Officers recovered a carriage robe, four horse blankets, a rubber tire, and an overcoat said to have been stolen, disposed of at different times.

Patrick Malloy Dover Street North End Malloy

Girl Burned When She Played With Matches at Home

Six year old Margaret Ryan of 11 Ninth Street East Cambridge played with matches yesterday afternoon and set fire to her clothing. She sustained severe burns and is in a critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Margaret Ryan Ninth Street East Cambridge Masachusetts General Hospital

Injudicious Purchase of Pearson Mill

Secretary Rathbone of the bondholders committee condemns the Pearson mill purchase by United States Cordage Company for 600000 cash. He notes it drained 500000 working capital and added heavy obligations without evident benefit, claiming hemp purchases and related outlays could total 1400000 beyond the plant cost. The Waterbury reorganization committee sets extended time for cordage deposit.

New York Rathbone Pearson Company Waterbury Reorganization Committee

Fire Devastates Brotterode. 350 Homes Destroyed

A major blaze in Brotterode, a village in Hesse Nassau, left 10 villagers dead while attempting to save valuables and left about 2000 people homeless. The fire destroyed 350 houses, with extensive damage reported across the community.

Berlin Brotterode Hesse Nassau

Pilgrims for Lourdes Set Sail from New York

The steamship Westernland carried seventy three American Catholic pilgrims to Lourdes and Rome. Led by Rev Father William Smith the group waved an American flag as mass and services blessed banners. After Antwerp they visit Cologne Mayence Luzerne Milan Venice Rome and Naples before arriving in Rome August 8 to meet the Pope with eight days in the city.

New York Westernland Lourdes Rome William Smith Church of St. Vincent de Paul Mer. Farley Mgr. Farley Father Pardow Jesuit Society Father Albert St. Anthony Antwerp Cologne Mayence Luzerne Milan Venice Naples Padua Italy Loretto Mgr Satolli

G A R Building Dedicated in Duxbury

William Wadsworth Post 16 dedicated a new two story G A R building on Washington Street in Duxbury. Delegations from nearby posts and Woman's Relief Corps attended along with W R C officers and G A R department leaders including Commander J W Thayer and Department Commander John M Dean. Several speeches were given and a supper served.

F. W. Graves George W. Marsh George 8. Evans

Reader Urges Safeguard for Lafayette Cannon Relic

A 13 year old writer calls on the editor to fence Lafayette Avenue’s cannon headquarter relic on Prince Street. He laments tobacco spitting and abuse of the historic piece and argues a small iron fence would protect a prized Revolutionary War relic.

the Post Sir Prince Street Lafayette Avenue Lafayette Joe M

The Golden Rule Rewritten editorial note

The Boston Post editorial on the East Boston riot urges peace under the theme Let us have peace. It argues that applying the golden rule and mutual dependence can do more good than violence. If people live by it, riots and bigotry would fade and peace would prevail.

Havehill Gazette Boston Post Boston

Horst Installed as Pastor of Second Unitarian Church

In Athol on July 1 the Rev. Carl G. Horst was installed as pastor of the Second Unitarian Church with sermons by Rev. Minot J. Savage of Boston. Clergy from nearby towns led the ceremonies and the reception followed at the Pequoig House.

Athol Carl G. Horst Second Unitarian Church Minot J. Savage Boston Edgar V. Wilson W. W. Fenn Chicago S. W. Sutton A. F. Bailey Barre

Mrs Bowman Returns After Cambridge Disappearance Sensation

Mrs Bowman, linked to a Cambridge disappearance after her daughter Gracie left the city, has come home. She says she stayed in Georgetown, Magas, during her absence and appeared yesterday afternoon to explain her whereabouts.

Cornell Crew Seeks Fair Play After Race Dispute

The Cornell crew sends a press letter explaining that at the start on Tuesday they began rowing as no negative reply was heard and Leander moved off the post. They claim Leander stopped rowing and the umpire did not recall or order a return, risking disqualification if Cornell had not fallen short of the course. The team expresses deep regret over the affair.

London Cornell Leander

Wheelmen officials meet Asbury Park to unify theft recovery

L A W officials and the cycle board of trade held a conference in Asbury Park New Jersey on July 11 to form a permanent committee. They will coordinate on recovering stolen bicycles preventing theft improving highways and controlling professional cycle racing. the racing issue was sent to their race committees for a report tomorrow.

Asbury Park N. J League of American Wheelmen Cycle Board of Trade

Three Buildings Burned in Hanover Fire

Fire at Max Kaufman's Olcott store at ten this evening destroyed the two story frame building and a tenement above it. The blaze spread north to Thome Gould's dwelling and James Bowdoin's house, both two story frame structures, with most furniture saved and damage about 18000 dollars insured. Hose was laid from the mill to save other property.

Hanover N. H Max Kaufman Olcott Kaufman Thomeas Gould Gould Thomas Garrity James Bowdoin

Detectives Link Post Thieves to Hartford Suspects

Hartford police jail inmates Hart and Miller called suspects in a Western gang of post thieves formerly driven out of Chicago. Detective J B Jagbs of the New York force identified them as members active in breaking into post offices and small railway stations in western Connecticut and Massachusetts. He said they are not connected with Ludlow Street Jail escaped thieves.

Hartford Conn J. B. Jagbs New York Hart and Miller Chicago Connecticut Massachusetts Ludlow Street

Teddy a Fighter

New York dispatch recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s fearless image after a Harlem incident and a string of notable feats from a scar earned in a hand to hand clash to a roadhouse knockout that left an attacker paralyzed.

Joe McGuire Withdraws From National Regatta Entry

Joe McGuire of the Bradford Boat Club, named a winner in a national regatta at Saratoga Lake July 17 and 18, has withdrawn. His late decision was influenced by business interests and his family, surprising friends and Cambridge rowers who had supported his enthusiasm for national supremacy.

Joe McGuire Bradford Boat Club Saratoga Lake Cambridge Joe

Reorganization Talk Quiet On New York & New England Road

Vice-President Odell says he is reticent about the reorganiza tion committee work and its intentions. He receives unofficial briefings and will not publish them. Until reorganized, street sources will provide real news. It remains debatable if the committee can appoint new directors or must convene a stockholders meeting.

Odell New York & New England Road

Thayer Dies at Family Home After Long Illness

Thayer, once a prominent Boston manufacturer and longtime Newton resident, died at the family residence on Waverly Avenue this evening. He had been in failing health for years, retired with a sizable fortune, and his final illness lasted about three years.

Thayer Boston Newton Waverly Avenue

President’s fishing shifts from fresh to salt water day trip

Buzzard's Bay July 11 The President fished from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. moving from fresh water to salt water. Secretary Carlisle and Mrs. Carlisle left Marion for Washington. They travel on the John D Rogers and expect to reach New York in the morning.

Buzzard’s Bay Carlisle Marion Washington New York John D Rogers

Jury Finds Weston Death Caused by Rifle Fire at Lexington

Portland July 11 a coroner jury ruled the shooting of William T Weston at Lexington on July 6 was caused by a rifle fired in the hands of Joseph A Joy who was aiming at a target the jury called the killing purely accidental and purely incidental in nature

Portland Willam T. Weston Lexington Joseph A. Joy

Medford Police Open Modern New Station With Emergency Room

The Medford Massachusetts police department moved into its new building noting a fireproof front block and a rear section. The 18 by 14 chief’s room, 19-officer guard area, dormitories, gym, and an emergency room on the first floor are detailed. Cells include eight exterior doors two doubles and a padded cell. Tramps rooms and a police matron room complete the rear. Hundreds inspected and praised the facility.

Medford Mass Alferman W. R. Maxwell

Schuetzenfest Prizes Awarded at Glendale Park

At Glendale Park the schuetzenfest distributed prizes starting at 2 pm with a large crowd. William V Weber urged shooters to uphold liberal principles against religious bigotry. About 50 prizes, cash and honors, were awarded, with Californians dominating results. Katie Zimmerman crowned Freder ick C Ross as Schuetzen Koenig amid cheers.

New York Glendale Park William V.weber Germania Columbia Katie Zimmerman Gus” Zimmerman Schuetzen A. Strecker Columbia Rifle Club San Francisco George Helm Schuetzen Verein Helm Brooklyn Ross

Sound Money Debate at New York Bankers Meeting

At Saratoga New York July 11 the New York State Bankers Association heard Michael H Harter of Ohio urge gold as the sole standard of money. H W Yates of Omaha warned against free silver and predicted renewed Democratic platform support for sound money while fearing Republican convention capture. A committee backed a currency based on the highest standard known and urged a Congressionally authorized expert commission. J C Cannon of New York was elected president as the convention adjourned sine die.

Saratoga N. Y New York State Bankers’ Association Michael H. Harter Ohio H. W. Yates Nebraska National Bank of Omaha Harter Kentucky Yates Committee On Sound Money Sisterhood of Nations Congress J. C. Cannon New York

Voice for Colonel Bullock for Democratic nomination

A July letter to the editor urges Colonel A George Bullock of Worcester as the party’s strong Bay State gubernatorial candidate. The writer cites Bullock’s mayoral vote record and leadership of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts, arguing he best voices the financial issues of the day.

Bay State John B. Russell A. George Bullock Worcester Young Men's Democratic Club of Massachusetts Democratic Party The of the Commonwealth Bullock Washington

Natick's Electric Line Expands Toward Wellesley Hills

Natick and Cochituate Street Railway began its extension to Wellesley Hills at 3 PM with guests including President Harrison Harwood and Superintendent George F. Keep. The maiden trip passed without incident and a continuous Boston to Hopkinton route is envisioned, with future trips to Lower Falls and a hearing set for Main Street track location.

Natick Natick & Cochituate Street Railway Company Wellesley Hills Harrison Harwood George F. Keep Wight and Sheehan Evans Wellesley E.S. Dodge Leonard Winch Natick National Bank S. W. Holmes Bernard F. Moran Mark B. Babb A. E. Appleyard Natick Electric Company Charles A. Cooke Natick Business Men’s Association J. M. Fellows G. C. Fairbanks O. A. Felch Harwood Smokes Lower Falls Boston Hopkinton Woodville Westboro Worcester Selectmen

First Order of Colonel Pew Eighth Regiment M V M

William A Pew Jr assumes command of the Eighth Regiment and urges officers to uphold the militia’s duty to preserve and transmit military knowledge. He calls for serious study and practice to discharge duties and advance the regiment’s honor in service to the Commonwealth.

Gloucester William A. Pew, Jr Eighth Infantry V. M Salem Commonwealth

Fall River Census Second Count Claims Population Drop

Fall River reports a nearly 2000 decline in city population after new assessors and revised ward counts. The Ward 3 tally shows 6962 people, down 1301 from last year, prompting skepticism over accuracy of prior returns. The Globe sent an ex-assessor and diverse enumerators to recheck data.

Fall River Fall River Globe Globe

Hanging of Alexander Simms Stuns Jacksonville Crowd

In Jacksonville on July 11 Sheriff Bowden hanged Alexander Simms after two men were killed by Simms last April. Mrs. Minor, mother of slain officer Howard Minor, shouted in the jail yard that she was glad he was hanged. About 2000 spectators filled the yard as two military companies formed a guard to prevent trouble. Simms mounted the scaffold collapsing at first, then cried that he would go to the great white throne as the crowd watched.

Jacksonville Fla Bowden Alexander Simms

Portsmouth Names Harbor Master and City Auditor

At a July meeting, Robert King was chosen harbor master and an ordinance creating the city auditor's office at $1000 salary was adopted, Samuel R. Gardner appointed and confirmed. Rev. L. H. Thayer Rev. C. H. Dick ens A. C. Heffinger and George T. Vaughn elected to the Board of Instruction. Cabot Street School repair approved at $2500.

Portsmouth N. H Robert King Samuel R. Gardner Jenkins L. H. Thayer C. H. Dickens A. C. Heffinger George T. Vaughn Board of Instruction Cabot Street

Somerville Memorial Library Dedicated in Salisbury

Salisbury Conn July 1 The Somerville Memorial Library built by Scoville Bros Buffalo millionaire merchants was dedicated this afternoon. The building cost $2 000.

Salisbury, Conn Somerville Memorial Library Scoville Bros Buffalo

Reverend Bullock Called to Portsmouth Church

The People’s Mission Church in Portsmouth New Hampshire extended a call to the Rev. George O. Bullock of Henderson South Carolina to become its pastor. It is thought he will accept.

George O. Bullock Portsmouth The People’s Mission Church Henderson South Carolina

Bank cashier burned by stove falls in Northboro

Walter Valentine, cashier of the Northboro National Bank, is reported to have a broken leg after a stove toppled onto him at the bank in Northboro. The incident occurred July 13 and details indicate a serious injury but no fatalities. Local officials are awaiting further medical updates.

Northboro Walter Valentine Northboro National Bank

Pocketbook Stolen From Public Garden Report

Mrs J Branteete a Christian Endeavor delegate staying at the American House reported to police that her pocketbook containing 56 dollars was stolen from the Public Garden last night.

J. Branteete Christian Endeavor

American Wringer Company advertisement

An old advertisement for the American Wringer Company describes manufacturing wringers, rollers, springs, beds, and tinings. It notes repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and that mail orders are promptly attended to with a Tremont, Ohio area contact.

Call Tremont Ty

Mark Down Sales and Leftover Suits Grouped on Tables

The piece notes semiannual house cleaning in which stores run year round markdowns, calling much of it humbug. After a season of activity, remaining “got left” suits for men and young men are gathered on four tables and marked for quick sale.

Severe Clothing Sale Teases Seasonal Savings

A local retailer touts prices of 7 50, 10 50, 12 50 and 14 50 inviting shoppers to save on a good suit while admitting they cannot sell year round without profit. The note hints furnishings hats and shoes will also be affected though not explicitly described.

Gilbert's Last Hope in Gilbert Murder Case

The bill of exceptions in the Gilbert murder case was filed with Clerk Manning. Judges Dunbar and Sheldon will hear the exception tomorrow. If allowed, the case goes to the Supreme Court in November.

Gilbert Manning Court House Dunbar Sheldon Superior Court Supreme Court Alice Sterling Alice M. Sterling James E. Leach Post

Funeral for Harry A. Gibson in Marlboro Mass

Funeral held at the late home for Harry A. Gibson drowned at Cumberland Me. The Rev. Pine and Rev. Scott officiated. President Tucker of Dartmouth College gave the eulogy. Pallbearers were former classmates and church members. D. K. E. Chapter members served as honorary pallbearers. Professor Emerson attended. Interment at Maplewood Cemetery.

Marlboro Mass Harry A. Gibson Cumberland Messrs. Pine Church of the Holy Trinity Scott First Baptist Church Tucker Dartmouth College W. A. Onthank F. B. Estabrook Warren H. Barnes Fred M. Bartlett S. K. Smith H. G. Fletcher Winfield Temple Dartmouth J. S. Meserve B. T. Scales J. Bartlett E. W. Hoyt Emerson Mapilewood Cemetery

Criticizes the Justice in Bail for Arm strong

Portsmouth July 11 Chief Justice Doe granted bail of 100 dollars for James Armstrong released from jail after two weeks for attempting to kill his wife. The decision draws sharp criticism as a second recent case where would be murderers were set free on a small bail, with citizens charging it may invite further killings.

Portsmouth N. H Doe James Armstrong

Boston Floating Hospital to Begin Harbor Trips

The Boston Floating Hospital plans weekly trips from Snow's Arch wharf with a pilot season of one voyage, expanding to two as funds allow. Fund contributions exceed $2200, averaging $150 weekly, while each trip costs $250 and serves about 250 babies. Last year 1100 children and 650 mothers used the service. managers aim for twenty trips costing around $5000.

Boston Floating Hospital Snow’s Arch Wharf

Nude in Art cases tossed in Superior Court

In a session before Judge Feasenden, the Superior Criminal Court dismissed charges against David B. Marvin and A. P. Davidson for possessing copies of Specimens of the Nude in Art, ruling the complaints defective after arguments. the defendants were discharged.

Superior Criminal Court Feasenden David B. Marvin A. P. Davidson

National Education Association Officers Named At Denver Meeting

Boston school supervisor George H Martin spoke on New Standards of Patriotic Citizenship as officers for the coming year were announced in Denver Col The group emphasized patriotism and citizenship in schools and the Educational Press Association of America was formed with A E Winship elected president.

Denver Col National Educationassociation N. C. Dougherty Peoria Edwin Shepard Winona Minn I. C. McNeill Kansas City George B. Hurd New Haven W. G. Rounds Plymouth N. H H. R. Tarbel Providence R. I Alfred Turner Flatland George H. Martin Boston H. E. Holt M. A. Pinney Conn Educational Press Association of America A. E. Winship New England Journal of Education

Patchen Pace Sets Fast Mile Mark In Davenport

In Davenport IA on July 11 Joe Patchen paced a mile in 2 minutes 5 1 4 seconds on the Davenport mile track before about 5000 spectators. The stallion achieved the fastest mile paced so early in the year with Curry in the sulky and Josie B. acting as a pacemaker.

Davenport Joe Patchen Curry Josie B Big Black Ag

Directly Sets World Record Mile Pace in Lacrosse Races

Wiss July 11 reports Directly shattered the three year old pacing world record with a 2:10 1/2 mile time at the local races. The sensational performance came in a standout event, drawing wide attention from spectators and betting circles.

Lacrosse, Wiss

Earl of Dunmore Reaches New York Quarantine Safely

New York July 11 With two ocean tugs straining at her hawsers the four masted steel clipper Earl of Dunmore reached quarantine from Calcutta just before midnight and was declared in port. The ship, 2205 tons, is bound for Melbourne under charter to Hart of Dunmore and faced a potential loss of about 5000 dollars to Sir Roderick Cameron if late.

New York Earl of Dunmore Calcutta Balfour, Williamson & Co Sir Roderick Cameron Hart of Dunmore Melbourne Australia Absecom Light

Raid on Opium Joint at 1 Burroughs Place

Sergeant Clark of Division 4 with Commissioner Curtis a clergyman and patrolmen raided an alleged opium joint at 1 Burroughs Place last night. The hideout contained smoking paraphernalia and furnishings including table couch bed four chairs two rugs and twenty yards of carpet. No arrests were made.

Clark Division 4 Curtis Burroughs Place

Ontario and Merion Drawn Cricket Match at Haverford

The Ontario and Merion cricket match resumed at Haverford with two full innings not completed at stumps, resulting in a draw. Ontario's lone batting venture totaled 278 runs, while Merion reached 234 in their first innings and 146 for seven in their second.

Philadelphia Ontario Merion Haverford

Burpee Named Colonel of Second Regiment in New Haven

In New Haven on July 11 officers of the Second Regiment met to elect a successor to Colonel Doherty who resigned. Lieutenant Colonel L F Burpee of Waterbury was promoted to colonel, Major 2d Lt Callahan was named lieutenant colonel, and Captain Sucher of Company was made major.

New Haven Conan Doherty L. F. Burpee Waterbury 2D. I Callahan Seutenaant Sucher

Eye-Glass Swindlers Nabbed in Portsmouth Heist

Police capture Max Barnett and David Newman of Rochester New York for a lens swindle case in Portsmouth New Hampshire. They agree to refund money taken and depart town, and are allowed to leave.

Portsmouth N. H Max Barnett David Newman Rochester N. Y

Boston undertaker injured in Elks’ disaster

Lewis Jones of Boston sustained internal injuries in the Elks disaster last night. He was removed from the city today for medical treatment.

Atlantic City Elks Lewis Jones Boston

Little Girl Drowns in Cave at Pawtuxet

Providence reports 12 year old Lizale Gorden fell into a cave at Pawtuxet and drowned. The body was recovered and is being identified.

Providence Lizale Gorden Paws Te Tuxet

Deaths and obituaries from Readville and New Haven notices

Fragmentary obituary notice indicating deaths on July 10 and July 8 with ages around 25 years and 51 years. Mentions Readville, New Haven Conn, names Brady and Brown among others, with corrupt OCR text hindering full extraction of dates and relationships.

Readville Neilie Brady Ns Ae New Haven Conn Horag Brown Tisk Street Bao Bae Itt City Gore Bosex John Zt Witsig Geschadber Lower Julia A. Cummings

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