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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1895

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Brothers Try to Remove Emblem at People's Temple

Two young men, Joseph and Theodore Ducett, 20 and 22, natives of British Provinces, attempted to take down the American flag at the Youths' Companion building on Berkeley Street. Shots rang out as they fled pursued by police. four large flags were recovered. The brothers, living at 26 Casenove Avenue, were arrested at Station 5 and refused to explain their motive.

Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue Joseph Theodore Ducett Casenove Avenue

Camp Cadets Drill and Rifle Practice Report

Rainy day at Camp of the First Corps of Cadets with 266 on roll. Company drill 9:30 to 10:30, movements and arms practiced. Rifle practice 11 to 2 with top scores: Grimes 19, McFarland 22, Forbes 22. Gov Greenhalge and Cols Bunting Cappello arrived after 6 pm and will stay overnight.

Hingham Thieutenant William Hayes Bagley Barrel Lyman Emerson Linder Grimes Bouve D. W. Green McFarland Forbes Spear Parker Greenhalge Bunting Cappello

Child struck at grade crossing in Woburn

Mary Cady a 9 year old girl from 28 Buckman Street was sent on an errand when she was hit by a Boston and Maine train at a grade crossing in Woburn. She suffered a broken leg a dislocated shoulder and internal injuries and is in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Woburn Mary Cady Buckman Street Boston & Maine Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital

Man Injured by Falling Coal at Mystic Wharf

Thomas Vaughn aged 44 of 61 Medford Street Charlestown is at Massachusetts General Hospital with a broken leg after a bag of coal fell on him while unloading the schooner Annie W. Weston at Mystic Wharf yesterday afternoon.

Thomas Vaughn Medford Street Charlestown Massachusetts General Hospital Annie W. Weston Mystic Wharf

Death of Rev Arthur Brooks Aboard Fulda at Sea

The Rev Arthur Brooks, brother of Boston Bishop Brooks, died at sea on the steamer Fulda from Southampton July 10. Rector of the Church of the Incarnation in New York, he grew worse after boarding the ship on July 9 and died July 10. Embalmed body placed in morgue. funeral likely at Church of the Incarnation, with interment in Boston.

New York Arthur Brooks Phillips Brooks Boston Fulda Southampton Church of the Incarnation Brooks John Cotton Brooks Massachusetts William G. Brooks John G. Lewis Bishop Brooks Frederick Harvard John Springfield Mass Boston Latin School Newark

Police Attack On Former Bulgarian Premier News

In Sofia on July 16 ex premier M Stambouloff regained awareness after an assault. He identified two assailants named Holn and Tufektchiew, the latter once condemned in Turkey for murder. Witnesses say police blocked the valet from pursuing the attackers and an inspector wounded the valet with a sword. Foreign residents met to discuss safety amid perceived authority inaction.

Sofia M. Stambouloff Holn Tufektchiew Turkey Contumaciam M. Vulkovitch M. Krajew

Colonel Thomas Hosts Politely Private Dinner at Parker House

Colonel Thomas private secretary to Governor Greenhalge entertained about a score of friends at the Parker House. The Sirloir Club joined in sparring and the gathering was described as a family affair with politics to be tabooed. Attendees included Howes Norris George Nye Fuller Ryder Billings Hibbard and Kenney with a post dinner rally ride through Back Bay parks.

Thomas Greenhalge Parker House Sirloir Club Howes Norris George Nye Lower Cape Fuller Brockton N. F. Ryder Middleboro

Salvation Army outing of Boston's poor mothers and children

Yesterday marked the annual summer excursion for Boston's poor mothers and children organized by the Salvation Army. Aboard, 328 passengers enjoyed a harbor sail and a Salvation meeting where two women from the slums disclosed their conversion.

Boston Salvation Army Salvation

Insurance firms challenge claims after Saga More Hotel fire

In Lynn on July 16, it is understood underwriters will contest payment on policies issued to the L. A. May Company, burned out in the Saga More Hotel blaze of July 3, arguing non notification that fireworks would be sold near the building.

Lynn L. A. May Company Sagamore Hotel

Malden Officer Arrests Sewer Dept Worker in Assault Case

Malden July 16 Thomas Nilan a sewer department employee was arrested by Officer Timothy J Foley and Captain Hew of Everett for participation in the assault on Officer Joseph Kelly of Everett last Saturday. Nilan identified by Kelly as one of the escaped men was taken to Everett and locked up to be arraigned in the District in Malden tomorrow morning.

Malden Thomas Nilan Sewer Department Timothy J. Foley Hew Everett Joseph Kelly Kelly Nilan London House of Commons Grimsby George Doughty E. Heneage Sunderland R. P. Doxford E. T. Gourley Samuel Stoley St. Helens H. Seton-Karr John Forster Mr. Seton-Karr Stoke-upon-Trent D. H. Goghill G. Leveson Gower Stafford C. BE. Shaw T. Salt Whitehaven A. Helder Little Scarborough J. Compton Rickett G. R. Sitwell Stockton-on-Tees J. Samuel T. Wrightson Carlise W. C. Gully Sir P. Foster Great Yarmouth S. J. Colomb J. M. Moorson Bedford Charles Guy Pym S. Howard Whitbread Hanley—W. Woodall A. H. Heath Wolverhamton Alfred Hickman Thorne Apare Greenock Thomas Sutherland A. E. Pletcher Birmingham W. Kenrick Mr. Lancaster Bordesley J. Collings Mr. Cook West J. Chamberlain Mr. O'Connor Colchester S. W. D. Pearson Edwin Morris Gloucester C. J. Monk Spencer Wells St. Pancras North C. Moon H. H. Rapphel John Leighton Sir J. Goldsmid Mr. Harris H. R. Graham Dr. Collins R. G. Webster B. Costello Newcastle-under-Lyme W. Allen A. N. Lee Wolverhampton Henry Hartley Fowler Mr. Kettle Mr. Fowler India Hammersmith Goldsworthy W. C. Steadman Kidderminster A. F. Godson Richard Eve Newington Captain Norton G. W. Tallants Nottingham Lord H. Bentinck F. W. Maude Marylebone E. Boulnois Mr. Gardner Shoreditch Hoxton Professor Stuart C. Hay Aston Manor G. W. Grice- Hutchinson Mr. Lawson Wakefield Lord Milton Mr. Wilson Walworth J. Bailey Russell Spokes G. Lansbury Brighton W. Wentworth Sir Joseph Ewart Birkenhead Elliott Lees W. H. Lever Bethnal Green B. H. Pickersgill Arnold Statham Hackney Sir Andrew Scoble Mr. Russell Lidspeth

Drunken yacht crew knife attack in South Boston

A quarrel between two yacht hands on Sixth street ends with Alexander H. Murray of Dorchester hospitalized with two knife wounds the longer one a foot long across his chest. Oscar Johnson, a 27 year old Swede of Commercial street, is jailed at Station 12 for assault with a knife. Johnson fled after the attack, Murray was treated and later sent to City Hospital. Johnson held pending the outcome of Murray’s injuries.

Sixth Street Boston Alexander H. Murray Longfellow Street Dorchester City Hospital Oscar Johnson Station 12 Johnson Commercial Street Murray Gallivan

Lost eye at play injures Annie Bornstein in city

Nine year old Annie Bornstein of 82 Rochester Street was struck in the face by a file tossed by a playmate on Tyler Street yesterday afternoon. The impact gouged out her left eye and she was taken to City Hospital. The boy identified as the offender is nine year old Frank Coughlin of 3 Newton Street.

Annie Bornstein Rochester Street Tyler Street City Hospital Frank Coughlin Newton Street

Girl, 17, Injured After Fall From Electric Car

Norah Duggan aged 17 of 6 Hunting Street East Cambridge fell from an electric car on Dorchester Avenue at Broadway South Boston yesterday afternoon sustaining slight injury to her left arm and hip.

Norah Duggan Hunting Street East Cambridge Dorchester Avenue Broadway Boston

Slasher Tenders Vote to Strike at Some Mills

Fall River report: Slasher Tenders' Union rejects manufacturers proposal 79 to 41 and votes to strike next Monday in a limited number of mills. Secretary Lonsdale withholds mill names until Secretary Rounseville announces them. Union cites pay 19 cents per hour and vague hours in week as key factors. The strike’s scope is unclear. few slasher tenders are employed per mill.

Fall River Slasher Tenders Lonsdale Slashers’ Union Secretay Rounseville

England Election Returns Show Unionist Gains Across Regions

London dispatch reports a steady rise in Unionist strength in the new Parliament with 231 Conservatives and Unionists, 45 Liberals, 18 McCarthyites, and 4 Parnellites elected by midnight. Detailed borough results list gains for many districts, noting specific candidates and majorities.

London

Manchester by the Sea celebrates Winthrop landing site

A July 16 celebration in Manchester by the Sea commemorates the 0th anniversary of the settlement with an out‑door parade and pageant. Indians impersonate Agawam tribes, led by Chief Masconomo, while governors and Red Men lodge members participate. A beacon fire, decorated town, and living American flag seating unfold around tepees, banners, and historical English ensigns.

Manchester-By-The-Seha Manchester-by-the- Sea Massachusetts Ross Turner Howard Walker Mr. Abbot Governor Winthrop Massachusetts Bay Colony New Land Manchester Winthrop Masconomo Beach Street O. T. Roberts F. J. Merrill Charles C. Dodge C. A. Reed EB. P. Knight J. W. Marshall C. L. Hoyt C. P. Crombie Edward F. Preston

Weather Forecast Across New England States

MEN WASHINGTON July 16 Forecast for Wednesday. For Maine fair in northern areas and showers in southern portions with variable winds. For New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts showers warmer with southerly winds. For Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York cloudy with occasional showers and warmer southerly winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Unknown man run down by train near Hyde Park

Hyde Park police seek the identity of a man found killed on the railroad tracks yesterday afternoon at about 430. The dead man appears 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, 160 pounds with dark complexion and a dark brown mustache. An anchor inked on his right arm and initials J. E. D mark his hat and ribbon reading 126 Hanover street.

Hyde Park Hanover Street

Electric car rides draw crowds at Nantasket Beach

At Nantasket Beach visitors ride electric cars along the shore for a low fare of cents for the full length of the beach. The service proves popular and pleasing to riders seeking an affordable scenic trip.

Nantasket Beach

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Hanover and Portland Streets TT Mass. Clothing Co Hanover Brothers A. S Watchman Joseph and Theodore . Ducett British Provinces Ducetts Roxbury Elmwood Spring DR. Brooks Stambuloff Colonel Thomas S Buy Pillsbury’s Best Washburn Washburn’s Galaxy Ceresota Duluth Imperial Gold Heart Washburn-Crosby Milling Co Northwestern Con, Milling Co North Dakota Milling Co Duluth Imperial Milling Co Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Panenil Hall Bowdoin Sq Causeway St Union Station Tremont Chelava Salvationists’ Harbor Trip Axander Murray Seriously Staal Boston Yachtsmen England Sexton Sir William V. Harcourt Parnell Sir Horace Farquhar Strauss W. R. Bousfield Mr. Mayer Finsbury W. J. Massey Mainwaring D. Naoroji Manchester by-the-Sea Leonard Andrews Manchester Lodge Sachem Hatch Beverly George Gilney Hamilton R. A. Woodbury Mittee Samuel Knight Alfred P. Jewett Henry P. Kitfield Franklin K. Hooper W. J. Johnson G. F. Allen Isaac West Grand Council of W. H. Tappan G. P. Sinnuck L. M. Marshall D. E. Butler C. C. Hare Louis Andrews Leonard. Andrews Order of Red Men Salem Rockport Maconomo Doric Manchester-By-The-Sea Pilsbury's Ury Twey Seane KINC Longwood Avenue Haverhill Street Roxbury 128
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