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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1895

Page

2

Brown Selected to Lead Massachusetts Populists in State Convention

The Massachusetts People's Party held its first state delegate convention in Arcade Hall Park Square with 260 delegates. E Gerry Brown of Brockton was nominated for governor and the platform backed invariable dollars, free silver, public ownership of monopolies, sworn tax returns, initiative and referendum, and universal suffrage, plus government coinage and public liquor control, while opposing biennial elections and urging labor demands.

Omaha People’s Party Delares People’s Party of Massachusetts Arcade Hall Park Square E. Gerry Brown Brockton Thomas C Buddington Springfield M. W. Moran Charles D. Nash Whitman Andrew H. Paton Danvers B. O. Winn E. C. Baldwin Boston Brown Henry R. Légate Charles Stearns Tom’’ Watson Columbia County Georgia Committee On Permanent Organization J. P. Gardner A. A. Robinson Worcester Warren Johnson Charles Robinson Marblehead J. A. Billings Rockland C. A. Hicks Needham P. J. Holmes Carver BE. C. Baldwin Gardner Henry Winn Malden Conrad Reno Mason A. Green Levi R. Pierce Lynn George H. Washburn T. C. Buddington Peter Hart Medway James F. Carey Haverhill Carey Winn Uni United States Citiiens Committee On West End Street Railway George H. Cary Boston Common Council

Irish Nationalists of Boston Endorse Conventions and Break with Parliament

At the last regular meeting the Irish Nationalists of Boston resolved to sever ties with Parliamentary agitation in Ireland, pledge support for a future Irish race convention and endorse its plans physically and financially, appealing to all Irish to join or be deemed unworthy of the name. Signed by J. J. Speluman, Collins, T. J. O Connor.

Boston Ireland Wihereas J. J. Speluman Co. Collins T. J. O'Connor

Dorchester Man Wounded by Stranger News

Alexander H. Murray of Dorchester was badly cut by Oscar Johnson late Tuesday night and taken to City Hospital. Murray was reported doing as well as could be expected yesterday and believed to recover.

Alexander H. Murray Dorchester Oscar Johnson City Hospital

Notable Boston Sailors Sail From New York Euro Lines

The Bostonians and other travelers departed yesterday from New York aboard the Britannic to Liverpool and the Noordland to Antwerp. Passengers include Heen D. Jordan Isidore Braggiotti and several families with Mrs Lincoln Miss Lincoln Miss Graham and Dr Mason among the list.

New York White Star Britannic Liverpool Heen D. Jordan Isidore Braggiotti Red Star Noordland Antwerp Thomas van Ness Arthur E. Denison B. H. Hudson Nathan Washburn W. Mark Noble George A. Wentworth Ellen Wentworth Nora B. Hatch M. C. Peabody A. E. Wheelwright William T. Hall Thomas Mullen Louis P. Slade E. H. Vickers Mary Murphy H. K. Estabrook

Azores Travel Boom Attracts Global Tourists

The Azores Islands draw travelers from around the world and Americans seize opportunities offered by E. A. Adams & Co. for Azores to the United States. The firm advertises steamers and sailing vessels for cabin passengers to the continent in winter. Fuller information available at 115 State Street Boston.

Azores Islands Messrs. E. A. Adams & Co Azores State Street Boston

Olney Sees President. Admits No Adirondacks Trip Planned

Secretary of State Richard Olney called on the President and stopped one train en route to Boston. The President emphasizes no Adirondacks visit before returning to Washington and little chance of any trip before leaving Gray Gables in October.

Buzzard’s Bay Richard Olney Boston Adirondacks Washington Gray Gables

Insurance Company Verdicts In Fire Loss At Conway

Greenfield July 17 judge Richardson awards Brice W McDougall 2612 against the Etna 790 against each of Royal and Phenix Insurance Cos for loss on a Conway fire Jan 1 1894 The companies alleged arson to defraud them The cases will go to the Supreme Court on exceptions.

Greenfield Judgeichardson Brice W. McDougall Etna Royal and Phenix Insurance Conway Supreme Court

Boy Run Over By Ice Cart In East Boston

Five year old James Flynn of 310 Saratoga street East Boston was struck by an ice cart owned by the Boston Ice Company on Putnam street yesterday afternoon. His right leg was broken and he was taken home where Dr Morrison attended him.

James Flynn Saratoga Street Boston Boston Ice Company Putnam Street

Elias R. Hunnewell Dies After Illness

Elias R. Hunnewell of Doe, Hunnewell and Co., cabinet makers, passed away at his home 29 Beacon Street about 2 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. He was a partner in the firm and a well known businessman in the city.

Elias BR. Hunnewell Doe, Hunnewell & Co Beacon Street

Decorated Celebration Opens 20th Anniversary at Manchester by the Sea

On July 17 Manchester by the Sea prepared for the town’s 20th anniversary pageant with a grand beacon fire and elaborate decorations. Governor Winthrop’s landing at the tepees on Masconomo field will be celebrated with ceremonies in a hollow square arena, lanterns, banners, and a display of fireworks as Arbella moors in the inner harbor.

Manchester-By-The-Sea New England the Post Winthrop Masconomo Ross Turner Creenhalge Wolcott Beach Street Howard Walker Arbella G. A. Ober Salem Electric Company Governor Winthrop Inner Harbor William Hoar Knight Edward Lane Daniel Allen John Flowers Samuel Knight Levi Dunn Frank Kooper West Kinsman Old Brown House Oliver Roberts Mary Hamilton George Jones Mr. Jewett Manchester

Stop Thief Wild Chase Ends With Arrests in Lynn

In Lynn at Central Square a heated chase ensued as three Peterson brothers chased by police and a large crowd raced through streets. Axel and Ernst Peterson were captured with a gold watch found on them. Henry remains at large. Ekstrom and Charles Peterson pursued from Worcester, and Ekstrom aided by Charles seeks Henry.

Lynn Henry Axel Ernst Charles Peterson Charles Ekstrom Summer Street Worcester Ekstrom Charles Boston Peterson Brothers Central Square Hudson Street Mulberry Blake Almont Cambridge Streets Cambridge Court Donohue Green Thompson Kent Cambridge Street

Mysterious fall injures Ironworker at Charles Street Jail

Charles Olser an Ironworker aged 33 at the Charles Street Jail was found unconscious in the jail yard yesterday afternoon. He suffered a concussion and is confined to a cot at Massachusetts General Hospital. No witness saw the fall and his residence is unknown.

Charles Olser Charles Street Massachusetts General Hospital Olser

Bold Night Shootout in Harwich and Dartmouth Area

Residents report pistol fire near Harwich and Dartmouth as an inebriated man is chased by Alexander Walker of 16 Harwich Street. Walker claims Frank G. Fluck of East Cambridge burglarized a home. both men are jailed for firearm discharge and drunkenness.

Harwich Dartmouth Station 5 Alexander Walker Harwich Street Frank G. Fuck East Cambridge Finck Fluck Walker

Rigby Park Trots Highlight Portland Afternoon Card

At Rigby Park in Portland two races finished amid a postponement. Colonel Owen led one heat, Margaret L. won another, and Protean placed in both. Ernsie won the 2:28 trot heat but Lynne Bell prevailed in the following trials. Socks led the 2:18 pace heat but Robert Co. captured the next three. Friday promises a sub 2:07 effort by Merman.

Portland Rigby Park Colonel Owen Margaret L Ernsie Lynne Bell Socks Robert Co Merman

Drunken street fight ends with arrests in Dorchester

John A. McThail of 5 Faulkner Street and James Haley of 4 Bower Street fought about 10 last night at Washington and Dedham. James Gallagher of 199 Castle Street intervened and suffered a two inch cut on the right wrist. McThail was charged with assault with a knife and Haley with drunkenness. Gallagher received two stitches and went home.

John A. McThail Faulkner Street Dorchester James Haley Bower Street Washington and Dedham Streets James Gallagher Castle Street McThail Haley Dunkenness Gallagher Station House

Elation Over First Chinese New England Male Child

Boston’s Chinatown buzzes after Mrs Goon Dong gives birth to Little Goon Dong Jr the first male of Chinese parentage born in New England. Dong Sr a 30 year old Americanized businessman at 8 S Y Tank Co and Harrison Avenue is portrayed as modern and English speaking.

Confucius New England Little Goon Dong, Jr Dong Harrison Avenue Kneeland Street Post Goon Dong, Sr S. Y. Tank & Co Baby Frederic Goon Dong Goon Dong Commonwealth Chinatown

Porter Family Reunion in Danvers Brings Descendants Together

The first Porter descendants reunion met in Danvers today with delegates from several states assembling at the Unitarian Church. A business meeting preceded speeches by Rev Horace Porter and Rev A P Putnam, plus General H L Porter and F M Ray. Ezra D Hines traced John Porter's life from Dorset to Danvers and noted land holdings across several towns.

Danvers John Porter Salem Unitarian Church Porter Horace Porter Brooklyn N. Y A. P. Putnam Concord H. L. Porter N. H F. M. Ray Portland Ezra D. Hines Mr. Porter Wenham Topsfield Beverly Hines Joan Endicott John Potter A. P. White

Wedding at Hotel Otis Beachmont Opens Night of Festivities

The Hotel Otis Beachmont hosted a quiet opening as Lawrence F. Smith’s daughter married Arthur B. Glover. Rev H G Wood officiated at St Paul’s Episcopal Church style nuptials with Miss Gertrude M. Smith as bride. Guests included many local residents and family friends.

Otis Beachmont Lawrence F. Smith Arthur B. Glover Gertrude M. Smith H. G. Wood St. Paul’s Episcopal Church John Stafford Susie Smith S. Collins Francis L. Smith H. Barker Marth Carmichael C. R. Kneff Flora Blackmer Solomon Clarke Emma Knowles Clifford Learned Richard Hooper Seymour Clarke Nellia Sumner B. Carson Leonard Aldrich George Holland Frank Woodman Walter Murphy Clifford Leonard Henry Babcock Mary Henoran

American Wringer Co Manufacturers at Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Company located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises itself as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. It offers repair of all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt mail orders and telephone service Tremont T64.

The American Wringer Company Broadway Extension City Tremont T64

Frank Maloney Honored by East Boston Friends

Frank Maloney, of East Boston, welcomed by friends at his Maverick Street undertakers after his store’s enlargement. Deputy Supt Peter O’Neil praised his prosperity and leading district role while a luncheon followed for guests including James Saunders, Daniel McCallon, George Fitzpatrick, Dr. Thomas Lawlor, Major P. J. Grady, and others.

Frank Maloney Maverick Street East Boston Maloney Island Ward Boston Peter O’neil Bridges James Saunders Daniel T. McCallon Peter F. O'Neil George C. Fitzpatrick James E. Fitzgerald Thomas J. Lawlor William Cahill Dennis Lenihan John F. Slattery Michael F. D’arcy Patrick Kenny Major P. J. Grady John Reagan Frank Lally Michael McLaughlin John H. Duane Thomas McDevitt William Martin Daniel Sweeney William Taylor

Bicycle Girl Hurt In Dorchester Collision

Miss Florence E. Bates of Milton was badly injured while bicycle riding in Dorchester yesterday afternoon and is in critical condition at City Hospital. A wagon owned by G. B. Crown collided with her on Washington street near Rockwell street, causing a skull fracture. Police say Bates rode into the wagon. Crown is not to blame.

Florence E. Bates Milton Dorchester City Hospital Miss Bates Milton Hill House Washington Street Rockwell Street G. B. Crown Division 11

Patriots Defeated in Cuban Battle Near Bayamo

In Havana on July 17 a large force of patriots led by Antonio and Jose Maceo met Captain General Martinez Campos’s detachment en route from Manzanillo to Bayamo. A severe battle followed with heavy patriot losses and the death of General Santondes. Government suppresses details.

Havana Martinez Campos Manzanillo Bayamo Antonio Jose Maceo Santondes

Flag thieves Doucett brothers sentenced for temple theft

Joseph and Theodore Doucett were arrested early yesterday for removing United States flags from the People's Temple and were later sentenced to one month each in the House of Industry for larceny. They pleaded guilty with no explanation. Rev. Dr. Brady, pastor of the temple, attended without comment.

Joseph Theodore Doucett United States People’s Temple House of Industry Brady Temple

Reservoir Breaks Norwichtown Floods Meadow Brook

Meadow Brook reservoir in Norwich, a 50 million gallon supplementary supply, was emptied when 13 bulkheads failed. The breach flooded farm land, ruined crops, swept hay into the Yantic River, and stranded livestock. The Norwich turnpike was flooded as culverts clogged, hindering travel. repairs will take weeks, but no water shortage is feared due to wet conditions.

Norwich Conn Meadow Brook Yantic Norwich Town

Sanger Sets American Three Mile Bicycle Record in Saginaw

In Saginaw on July 17Johnson could not start the three mile dash. Sanger won in 6:50.2, setting a new American record. Tyler took second and Weinig third. Sanger also won the half mile in 1:14.4 for $500, with OConnor second and Weinig fourth, and Tyler completed an exhibition mile in 2:04.5 for $250.

Saginaw Johnson Sanger Tyler Weinig O’connor Coleman

Savin Hill Yacht Club Holds Second Serial Hop

Last evening the Savin Hill Yacht Club hosted its second serial hop in the club hall decorated with yacht flags and emblems. Committee members included J H Shaw L E Noble L M Howard R R Rice and G E Stone with a long list of attendees such as Fannie Dean Jessie Tuttle Ida Strobell J Otis Seaman Fred H Mann E Julian O Hara and many others.

Savin Hill Yacht Club Messrs J. H. Shaw L. E. Noble L. M. Howard R. R. Rice G. E. Stone Fannie Dean Jessie Tuttle Ida Strobell J. Otis Seaman Fred H. Mann

Man Named James O'Brien Captured After Attempted Theft in Lynn

Patrolman Quirk arrested a man identifying himself as James O'Brien after a chase through Andrew Street and Central Avenue. The subject allegedly tried to steal John A. De Pew's gold watch while De Pew stood on Andrew Street.

Lynn Andrew Street Central Avenue Quirk James O’brien John A. de Pew de Pew O’brien

Robbery at Roxbury Home Strikes Five O’clock

Thieves broke into David Cogan’s Roxbury residence at 10 Hammond Street through a rear window. They stole three gold watches six Columbian half dollars a gold band ring a lady’s gold chain a suit of clothes a .32 revolver and a box of cigars valued at nearly $200.

David Cogan Hammond Street Roxbury Smith & Weston

Ex-Premier Stambuloff Condition Improves

Sofia July 17. The condition of ex Premier Stambuloff is slightly improved. A representative of Prince Ferdinand called at his residence to express sympathy and condolence, but Madame Stambuloff refused to receive him or communicate with him.

Sofia Stambuloff Prince Ferdinand M. Stambuloff

Sea Moss Farine for Desserts 25ct Package

Nutritious economical sea moss farine package features tooth some texture and makes 16 quarts of various dessert dishes. Receipts included with each package. Available at all grocers.

Drowned at Lake Walden After Picnic Swim

Owen Partland a shoemaker of 122 Salem street drowned while bathing at Lake Walden yesterday during St Mary’s parish picnic. After injuring himself in groin while jumping from the bathing house he sank unseen for a time and died despite efforts to revive him before the body was taken to Concord by undertaker.

Owen Partland Salem Street Lake Walden Partland St. Mary’s Parish Portland Concord

Luscious Peach Forecast and Georgia Crop Outlook

Boston readers are assured plentiful and cheap peaches this season with high quality as trees recover from spring buds. Georgia peaches are expected to be especially fine due to packing and shipment quality. A carload expense to Boston runs 815 dollars including freight and icing. Georgia’s peach crop is projected at 2500 cars, with large crops anticipated in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Maryland. Elberta Beacons first car to Boston arrives via L. W. Sherman & Co. Friday, followed by arrivals Saturday and Monday.

Georgia Boston New Jersey North Carolina Maryland Elberta L. W. Sherman & Co

Youngster Arrested in Larceny Case on Tremont Street

Solomon Haddad a 3 year old was arrested by a police inspector for larceny of 55 dollars from Louis D Hassan of 299 Tremont Street, the theft occurring on July 8. The incident comes after Haddad was found on Sterling Street yesterday afternoon.

Solomon Haddad Sterling Street Louis D. Hassan Tremont Street

Nantucket ex cursion tickets on sale from knee land st

Tickets are limited for the July 19 Nantucket boat excursion from Knee land street station via Hyannis. Round trip only two dollars, cheaper than one way fare. steamboat trips Cape Cod to the island add value. Tickets available at No 3 Old State House and Knee land street station.

Nantucket Kneeland Street New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Hyannis Cape Cod New York South Boston Old State House

Deaths and obituaries in Chelsea and Boston area

Fitzemeyer Lizena May aged 8 years 1 month 19 days died at Chelsea July 17 funeral from 99 Hudson street Friday at 8 30 solemn mass at St James Church burial Mt Calvary. Dennis Shea aged 6 died July 17 in city funeral arrangements listed. Bridget Birmingham widow of Peter Birmingham died at South Boston July 17. John J Colgan July 16 son of John J and Johanna Colgan. William Connelly aged 5 months 20 days died Boston Highlands July 16. Sarah Cutter widow formerly of East Lexington died Watertown July 16 aged 92 years 9 months. Ellen B Cooper aged 14 years 1 month 11 days died East Boston July 16.

Bridget Peter Birmingham Colgan Charlestown John J Johanna Colgan Connelly Boston Highlands William William P Elizabeth Connelly Watertown Sarah Silas Cutter East Lexington Cooper East Boston Ellen B George and Susan Cooper

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