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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1895

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2

Wise TUBERCULOSIS Greenfield Baby Investigation

Greenfield July 19 local and state officials probe Ida Jennie Crowningshield death to learn if milk from a cow with tuberculosis caused her illness. The cow was quarantined after tuberculine testing confirmed disease. Professor Whitney's team plans guinea pig trials to test milk poisoning.

Greenfield Boston Ida Jennie Crowningshield William Crowningshield Mark K.’ Miner Whitney Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard Medical School

Gerry Brown to Run for Governor on Populist Ticket

Brockton, July 19. E Gerry Brown plans a bid for Governor on the Populist ticket. A veteran Boston journalist and activist, he moved to Brockton in 1892 and built influence through the Sunday Diamond and local labor talks. He cites money and tariff as core issues and notes his party’s growth hinges on faithful adherents.

Brockton E. Gerry Brown Gerry People’s Party E Gerry Brown Boston Public Schools Boston Brown Elijah Morse Carver Mr. Brown Elijah Elbridge Gerry Brown Hanover and Battery Streets Back Bay Brown & Diilaway Eliot School English High School Prentiss & Deland Boston Post

Hop Beer Case Ends With Not Guilty Verdict

The Vermont case against Harry Pratt of Newfane Hotel for selling hop beer Eddy & Co. advertised as malt liquor ended with Pratt being found not guilty. The State argued the beer fell under malt liquor laws, but expert testimony and lack of malt detection led Justice Burditt to discharge Pratt.

Brattleboro State of Vermont Harry. Pratt Newfane Eddy & Co Burditt United States Chapin Pratt

Man with Bank Books Arrested in Middlesex Hotel

Leander Goddard a 67 year old veteran of Togus Maine on furlough from Togus was arrested with Selina Hammell in a Middlesex street hotel. He recently bought new clothes and left behind old garments containing bank books. Funds rose from about $10 to $28 since last report. The matron found money in Hammell's stocking.

Bunker Hill Times Brown People’s Party Post Greenhalge Elijah Morse Lowell Leander Goddard St. Albans Togus Selina Hammell Middlesex Street Goddard Central Street

Continental Match Co expands in Passaic and Ogdensburg plant

The Continental Match Company led by Edwin Gould plans a Passaic expansion to hire 250 workers and has issued contracts for a large Ogdensburg facility. The Ogdensburg site will feature two stone fireproof buildings measuring 400 by 50 and 550 by 70 feet, employing about 1000 people. Moving headquarters to Ogdensburg aims to place the main factory near lumber regions.

Passaic Continental Match Company Edwin Gould New York Ogdensburg N. Y

Bertha Dolan Charged With Larceny From Brighton Employers

Bertha L Dolan 19 a domestic in the Graham household 7 Wilton street Brighton was arrested yesterday afternoon by Station 14 officers charged with larceny of a ring valued at 5 and 70 in money from her employers William J Graham.

Bertha L. Dolan William J. Graham Wilton Street Brighton Station 14

Gold Exports Rise as Crossman Plans Million Dollar Shipment

New York July 19 The firm W H Crossman & Co a leading coffee house on Broad street ordered 1 000 000 in gold at the sub-treasury for export tomorrow due to a large remittance to Europe and cheaper costs than bills of exchange. Canadian Bank of Commerce sent 75 000 gold to Montreal. Robert Bacon of J P Morgan & Co said exports depend on American production and foreign demand. the exchange market is bare of bills but demand remains. The Gold export syndicate will supply exchange as before to facilitate settlements.

New York Wall Street W. H.crossman & Co Broad Street Sub-Treasury Europe Crossman & Co Canadian Bank of Commerce Montreal Robert Bacon J. P. Morgan & Co

Honors for Henry Irving at Lyceum Theatre

A casket containing an illuminated address from British actors and actresses was presented to Sir Henry Irving at the Lyceum Theatre. Mr Bancroft delivered the speech and Irving responded. The crystal casket holds 100 ounces of gold and features twelve gold ionic columns.

London Sir Henry Irving Lyceum Theatre Bancroft Irving

Lost in the Great Ocean report of two missing sailors

Gloucester dispatch reports schooner Henry M. Stanley from Grand Banks lost crew members John Benson and Carl Sandstrom while trawling. They were not heard from. presumed drowned or died from hunger after the dory capsized.

Gloucester Henry M. Stanley Grand Banks John Benson Carl Sandstrom

Pavonia Sailings List Saloon Passengers for Liverpool

At 7 30 a.m. today the Cunard steamer Pavonia under Captain James B. Watt will depart East Boston for Liverpool with 69 cabin 140 intermediate and 275 steerage passengers aboard. The saloon list includes G. W. Blackwell Howard L. Blackwell Jessie Barnard W. H. Carrick Stephen Duncan W. P. Darling and others.

Cunard Pavonia James B. Watt East Boston Liverpool G. W. Blackwell Howardl. Blackwell Jessie R. Barnard W. H. Carrick Stephen Duncan W. P. Darling Darling G. M. T. Dowling William D. Ellis J. B. Emery George H. Olson Nettie M. Fisher Emily C. Fisher H. H. French Cromwell Gurney Merritt Henry McQuade M. E. McQuade John Nicholson Mary Emma Nicholson Maude Hoffman J. A. Hurley Adeline T. Joyce J. P.lyman Joshua Lovett Charles P. Lounsbury Robert Millar James B. Murray Archibald Roberts George M. Rich Sc. A. Silabee Frank S. Streeter John Smith Henry Wood Moses Williams Gladys Williams Constance M. Williams Mary E. Williams Allan S. White F. Woods

James Sullivan Arrested for Breaking and Entering in City

Police inspector arrested James Sullivan 34, homeless, yesterday afternoon on a breaking and entering charge. He allegedly broke into Stephen Murphy’s dwelling at 1 Miner Street last Wednesday night and took carpenter tools valued at 11.50 belonging to Michael J. O Connor. Sullivan was committed to the Tombs.

James Sullivan Sullivan Stephen Murphy Miner Street Michael J. O’connor

Boston theatrical agent imprisoned for bicycle theft

Harry Adams a Boston theatrical agent was arraigned in New York for stealing a bicycle. He claimed the bicycle he hired to a friend was pawned. His wife pleaded with Recorder Golf before general sessions, and Adams was sentenced to thirty days in the City Prison.

New York Harry Adams Boston Harry

American Wringer Co Manufactures and Repairs Goods

The American Wringer Company at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers promptly. Orders by email and telephone Tremont 164 attended to.

The American Wringer Company Broadway Extension City Tremont

Working Boys Festival at Roxbury Grounds Builds Support

About 100 boys join a mid summer festival at the Boston grounds Roxbury to aid the Working Boys Home. Events include a government vs legislature ball game, field sports under the National Amateur Athletic Association, gymnastics, acrobatics, a pyrotechnic show, dancing, and music by the Berkeley Orchestra and the New York Working Boys Home Band. Entries list dozens of athletic events with many contestants from Roxbury Boston Newton and other locales. Proceeds fund the new Working Boys Industrial Training School at Newton.

Boston Roxbury National Amateur Athletic Association Berkeley New York Working Boys Father Ford Working Boys’ Industrial Training School Newton Working Boys Boston Baseball Association B. F. Keith P. Maguire James F. Ormond John J. McNally M. M. Cunniff Mission of the Immaculate Virgin New York

Raymond’s store trims Friday hours for July and August

Raymond’s bargain store on Washington Street plans to close at 1 pm on Friday afternoons during July and August to give clerks time for fishing, since Fridays are slow while Saturdays are busy. The store remains open Saturday afternoon as usual.

Raymond

Memory of Dr McCulloch Memorial Service in Halifax

Special services in memory of the late Rev William McCulloch of Truro Nova Scotia oldest Presbyterian minister in the province will be held at St Andrews Church 8 West Concord Street Sunday at 7 30 p m A memorial address will be delivered by Rev P M McDonald D D pastor and Hon F A Laurence M P speaker of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly P J Chisholm of Boston and other provincialists will also speak Members of Triune Assembly Sons and Daughters of the Maritime Provinces will attend in a body

William McCulloch Truro N.S Nova Scotia St. Andrew’s Church West Concord Street P. M. McDonald D. D F. A. Laurence House of Assembly P. J. Chisholm Boston Triune Assembly Sons and Daughters Maritime Provinces

Beecham’s Pills for Constipation Advertised

Beecham’s pills for constipation 1oc and 25c. Get the book at your druggist’s and go by it. Annual sales more than 6,000 boxes.

Beecham

Ryder for Councillor from First District in Massachusetts

Nathaniel F. Ryder of Middleboro is a Republican candidate anticipated for the first district councillor seat as incumbent Ziba C. Keith does not seek renomination. Born October 15, 1845, Ryder built a career in varnish firms, declined a partnership, and later became junior partner until the Boston fire of 1872. He has never held office but serves on the State central committee from the second Plymouth district and chairs the first district councillor committee.

Nathaniel F. Ryder Middleboro Massachusetts Ziba C. Keith Brockton Ryder Pierce Academy W. C. Hunneman Boston Stimson, Babcock & Livermore Odiorne Greenhalge Norfolk Middlesex Home Market Baptist Church of Christian Church

Water front notes on ships and arrivals at East Boston

Early Thursday night the Floating Palace Theatre moved to Cunningham Banks wharf East Boston. The Myrtle steamer with a new boiler docked at Long Wharf after overhaul. Naval ships arriving by Aug 1 attract sightseers and local boat owners vying for wharf space. Various ships from Surinam to Honolulu report cargoes and mishaps. The Landsman section covers maritime commerce and local port activity with mixed vessel movements and repairs.

Floating Palace Castle Island Cunningham & Banks Boston Harry Roussel Curlew United States Myrtle Long Portland Navy Department Raleigh Naval Reserve White Cloud Surinam Juan Vieira de Souza, Jr Demerara Nora Wiggins Manuel Liaguno Honolulu New York Joseph Cook Willis Martha Davis Charles Brewer & Co San Francisco John D. Brewer Buenos Ayres el Mar New Orleans Hatteras Burnham James Coleman Central Railroad of New Jersey Honey Brook Port Johnson Cape Cod Peaked Hill Yarmouth N. S

Fire destroys two story Main Street building in Northampton

A two story frame structure on Main Street owned by Patrick Berkely and used by Pierce and Ross painters burned early today. Officials say the cause was spontaneous combustion and the loss is listed at 4000 dollars.

Northampton Main Street Patrick Berkely Pierce & Ross

Cape Cod's Ship Canal seeks $7.5 million capital stock plan

The Massachusetts Ship Canal Company filed petitions with railroad harbor and land commissioners seeking authority to issue capital stock of 7.5 million dollars and bonds equal to that amount.

Massachusetts Ship Canal Company Railroad, Harbor and Land Commissioners

Sea Moss Farine Receipts Included With 25 Count Pack

A 25 count package of Sea Moss Farine promises to yield 16 quarts for dessert dishes. Each package includes receipts and is available at grocers.

Missing Highlandville carpenter feared to return after prepaid lumber funds

Frederick Conley a well known Highlandville carpenter vanished after receiving 635 from Mr Foley to pay lumber bills. A telegram from Boston hinted he planned not to return. Foley notified authorities. Conley’s absence disrupts near completion of a house and unsettles his wife and three children.

Highlandville Frederick Conley Conley P. J. Foley Highlandyr Leverett Street West End Mr. Foley

Docks of the World Examine Boston Harbor Facilities

The State board on docks and terminal facilities reviews circulars from foreign ports and local firms on ownership and facilities to boost port competition. Willard P. Phillips and John L. Nichols discussed wharf and rail facilities, with upcoming inspection of Boston & Maine terminals. Fitchburg already surveyed.

State Board On Clinton White Willard P. Phillips South Boston Flats Harbor and Land Commission John L. Nichols Fisk’s Boston Boston & Maine Railroad Fitchburg

Defender Arrives Bay Ridge Ready for Race Tomorrow

New York July 19 Defender appeared off Atlantic Yacht Club house Bay Ridge at 7 30 pm and tripped anchor to sail down the bay next morning. Iselin said they are ready for the race and will not reveal sail dimensions until trial races decide the cup defender. Defender will depart 7 30 am for the Sandy Hook course as Vigilant sails toward Staten Island.

New York Atlantic Yacht Club Bay Ridge Iselin Sandy Hook Herreshoff Vigilant Staten Island Barr Scotland

Baptist Young People's convention opens with prayers and reviews

On July 19 in Milwaukee and Baltimore the second day of the Baptist Young People's convention began with six prayer meetings across the city and a large devotional at Druid Hill Park. Reports praised Christian culture courses and re elected officers. resolutions opposed prize fighting and urged Sunday observance. Rev. A C Dixon spoke on Christ for the World warning against religious syndicates.

Baltimore Baptist Young People’s Convention Druid Hill Park L. O. Dawson Tuscaloosa Ala John H. Chapman Chapman Philip F. Bottong New Jersey Frank Harveyfield New York H. W. Reed Waukegan Ill A. M. Brinckle Philadelphia Frank Moody Milwaukee F. L. Wilkins D. D Chicago Carroll Texas Isles Providence J. B. Isley Maine A. W. Hand New Hmpshire J. W. Osterhoul Rhode Island Baptist Young People’s Union of America Lone Star A. C. Dixon D.D Brooklyn N. Y Times Christ

Saloonkeepers plan Sunday openings in defiance

New York police have been told that saloon keepers intend to open next Sunday and challenge the police. Brewers say the move aims to keep the issue before the public, insisting no ill will toward the police but a need for legislation. If doors open, arrests may exceed any prior record.

New York

Alpine clubs excursion from Boston to Pacific coast

The Appalachian Mountain Club departs Boston with about thirty members for a long journey to Tacoma Seattle and back to Duluth via major railways then a ship trip on Northern Steamship Co to Buffalo. The excursion raises 3800 for the CP R office. A.C. Titcomb of Canadian Pacific suffers a hat bump from a falling cigar box but keeps the cigars. S. W. Cummings of Central Vermont reports strong traffic on freight and passenger services.

Appalachian Mountain Club Back Bay Boston Pacific Coast Canadian Pacific Tacoma Wash Seattle Duluth Min Great Northern Road Big Northern Steamship Company Buffalo C.P. R George Titcomb Canadian Pacific Road Court Street Old Court House George S. W. Cummings Vermont Sunday Post

Paine Furniture Company Debuts Comfort Desk Chair

During a period of high demand for office furniture Paine Furniture Company promotes a patented desk chair described as the acme of comfort and not expensive. The ad emphasizes affordable pricing and comfort as key selling points.

Paine Furniture Company

Coxey's Sale Claims Cleveland Concessions to bankers

Massillon report to Pittsburg alleges J. and Coxey relayed a Canton manufacturer's story. It claims New York bankers learned in 1892 Harrison would win and a Democratic House would follow. They purportedly offered $1,000,000 to drop silver provisions and support pro silver repeal, in exchange for gold bonds. Cleveland accepted, the tale states.

Pittsburg Penn the Times Massillon J. & Coxey C. M. Miller Canton Sibley Pennsylvania New York Harrison Cleveland Democratic Campaign Fund

Infant Donovan Dies in East Boston

Edwin Donovan infant son of William J and Julia Donovan nee Putnain died in East Boston on July 19 at 3 months 21 days old Funeral from 127 Webster street Saturday at 2 30 p m relatives and friends are requested to attend

Donovan East Boston Edwin William J Julia Donovan

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