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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1896

Page

2

Pro vost Guard Captured as Crackers Trigger Arrest

July 22 at Camp South Framingham the Second Brigade reports a quiet camp night followed by a wide arreste of Company H Ninth after two cannon crackers exploded. Major Benyon leads a country survey east of camp to defend the arsenal and plan outposts. Regimental drills resume amid improving weather as the Ninth faces discipline sharpening.

South Framingham Here Benycon Foster Capiiin Ballard Warren Locke L Company Clark Lileutenant Wa R. Gindrat Bancroft Ralph Smith E. L. Morse Benyon Morse Gindrat Peach Grady Hey Bogan William H. Oakes Wescott E Company Inman C Company Richardson I Company Graves Crowley F Company Stimson John Dunn J. J. Barry Philip Kennedy

Hood Sarsaparilla Pill Claim Fragment

A fragment notes a claim about Hood Sarsaparilla and pills, indicating a statement that 35 are the only pills to take Hood Sarsaparilla. No clear event, date, or corroborating details are provided.

Provost Guards Patrol Camp and Little Colonel Pew Leads Ninth

Ambulance corps gain practical lessons as provost guards chase straggling privates while Little Colonel Pew commands the Eighth in drills. Corporal Stock sacrifices work in New York for duty in Boston. Oldest guard George A. Young stands watch with pride as Oscar Cox remains longest in service. Ninth Regiment hosts guests Ex Senator O'Sullivan and Jere O'Sullivan with planned entertainments as camp life continues with rifle pits and color escort duties.

Ambulance Corps Bangs South Framingham Village Pew State House John M. Stock Boston New York Murray Hill Gotham Stock Roxbury Horse Guards Young George A. Young Oscar Cox Logan Bogan East Boston John J. Sullivan Philip O’donnell St. Patrick’s Church Jere Sliver O'Sullivan Ninth Happy Jack Regimental Representative Barnes House Committee On Military Affairs Murray B Company

Mayor raids tenant for liquor in Gloucester

Mayor Robinson swore out a warrant against Richard F. Moore for alleged liquor keeping and seized a considerable quantity of beer. Moore occupies a building owned by the Atlantic Wharf Company, of which the mayor is one of the owners.

Gloucester Mass Robinson Richard F. Moore Moore Atlantic Wharf Company

Mrs Colson Drops Assault Charge Against Burns in East Boston

In East Boston District Court Mrs Edith Ball Colson formerly Burns withdrew the assault charge against Samuel A Burns filed after a July 3 encounter in Central Square. Burns, represented by Jesse M Gove, had faced a long history from Colorado nullification and alimony actions, with prominent witness Rev Dr Brady in attendance as the case concluded with her tearful withdrawal amid a large crowd.

East Boston District Court Joseph J. Colson Edith G. Ball Samuel A. Burns Colson Miss Ball Burns Brady The People’s Church Colorado Jesse M. Gove W. H. Wrenn Central Square Dr. Brady

Waterfront Watch: Winthrop Towboat Arrives with Coal Barges

The Winthrop, a new double stack ocean towboat owned by Staples Coal Co of Taunton, arrived from Philadelphia via New York with coal barge Radnor in tow. Captain George Cummings, ex-Cora L Staples, commands and remains in charge. The vessel then departed for South Amboy with Ardmore and Strafford in tow. Also on the water, Captain Martin R. Peterson sails the sloop Chieftain toward Isles of Shoals and Gloucester with friends aboard. Steamer Concordia lies at St John’s after iceberg collision. Storm King suffers extensive damage and will dry dock after colliding with Mobile. Captain Cox returns to port aboard Henley after a Progreso voyage.

Winthrop Staples Coal Company of Taunton Philadelphia New York Radnor George Cummings Cora L. Staples South Amboy Ardmore Strafford Martin R. Peterson Atlantic Yacht Club Chieftain Harry Sprague Fred Bacon M. J. Morrissey Billy Phillips Harry Wilson Alexander Weymess John Haff Isles of Shoals Gloucester Marblehead Concordia Montreal Glasgow St. John’s N. F Storm King London Boston Baltimore Antwerp Mobile Cox Henley Progreso Mex Landsman

Dudley Family Plans Historical Summer Outing

The Governor Thomas Dudley Family Association board met at treasurer L Edwin Dudley’s 50 Bromfield Street office to outline a summer excursion. The trip would ride a West End street car to Arlington Heights then Harvard Library to view the college charter, continue by barges to Lexington and Bedford to see the Two Brothers rock, dine in Lexington, visit Concord, and return by Fitchburg railroad to Boston. The date will be announced once fixed.

Governor Thomas Dudley Bedford Winthrop Dudley Lexington Concord Fitchburg Boston

Second Brigade in Camp at South Framingham

The Second Brigade of M. V. M. rests in camp at South Framingham. The Boston and Albany railroad will sell round trip tickets at 8 cents each.

M. V.M South Framingham Boston & Albany Railroad

Subway construction plans for Scollay square loop and new tunnel

The article details subway work in Boston with plans for a Scollay square loop station and a four track tunnel from Causeway street to Washington street. It notes iron side walls, curved girders for pipe access, and progress across Sections 1 2 3 4 6 with Everson and Shaw contractors.

Scollay Square Park Street Lynn &Boston Cornhill Brattle Street Washington Street Causeway Street Everson Shaw

Push Carts and Pedlers Hindered City Streets Hearing Held

A joint committee on ordinances heard a petition to bar push-cart men and pedlers from selling between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Alderman Lee chaired with police captains present General Martin urged restricting pedlers. Police said thirty officers must be on duty to keep streets clear. Witnesses testified pedlers obstruct traffic and disturb residents.

Joint Committee On Alderman Lee Martin Edward J. Flynn Fottler Henry E. Woods Union Perk Messrs Flynn and Sullivan

Along the North Shore Dressy Garden Party and Yacht Merriment

A Marblehead lawn party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J M Cropley celebrated sons Eugene I and Walter L with lanterns music and open air dancing. Winthrop Yacht Club hosts a 400-strong moonlight sail as Dunbar's Band energizes the harbor. Upcoming events include the Satanic Tacoma race preparations and Winthrop Cornells first grand ball led by T M McGowan and Simon Donovan.

North Shore Marblehead J. M. Cropley Belair Eugene I Walter L. Eugene Europe Walter Andover Cropley Sidney Miller Winthrop Yacht Club Dunbar Rossmore Morrissey Winthrop Winthrop Cornell Knights of Columbus T. M. McGowan Simon Donovan

Monument to John Brown Unveiled at Saranac Lake

In Saranac Lake New York July 22 a monument near John Brown's grave was unveiled before about 1500 people. Presented by the John Brown Association and kept in perpetuity in memory of Kate Field and her associates who bought and preserved the farm and donated it to the State to be a public park. The dark Barre granite monument stands about ten feet high five feet square and weighs ten tons.

Saranac Lake N. Y John Brown John Brown Association Kate Field

Boston Man Arraigned In Highway Robbery Case

Daniel Geary of Boston was arraigned in district court on a charge of highway robbery. The victim Edmund Couter alleged Geary took railroad tickets. Geary pleaded not guilty and was held for trial Friday.

Providence R. IL Daniel Geary Boston Edmund Couter Geary

Local Wringers and Carpet Sweepers Offered by Boston Dealer

The American Winger Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 7.

American Winger Company Broadway Cornhill Boston

Legal battle over Stetson will proceeds to higher court

Judge Grant heard the Stetson will case amid a large crowd but without sensational developments. Dr. O G Cilley testified briefly about attestation by Dr W W Noyes and Benjamin Crosby. Attorneys Adams and Gaston discussed arguments and next steps, with a ruling likely next week and possible appeal to the Supreme Court. Adah Richmond left for New York with Judge Curtis.

Stetson O. G. Cilley W. W. Noyes Benjamin Crosby Mr. Stetson Cilley Supreme Court Adah Richmond New York George M. Curtis

Brooklyn Bride Seeks Alimony After Brief Honeymoon

Henry L. Mugford a 70 year old retired builder and his wife a bride of a few months faced Brookyln police court charges last winter with counter accusations. Her counsel moved for alimony and fees pending an annulment suit. Mugford had married Nov 13 1895. she was about 35. After disputes he had her dispossessed by claiming the home belonged to his daughter Frances Hoovey, amid a months long struggle.

New York Henry L. Mugford Putnam Avenue Brooklyn Mugford

Hackett Case Continued As Ophelia Taylor Slows Recovery

Thomas Hackett facing a charge of shooting Ophelia Taylor. Trial halted as Mrs Taylor could not attend. Officer McKinley testified injuries more serious than thought and may require hospitalization delaying the witness stand.

Thomas Hackett Ophelia Taylor

Lobsters Fined For Mutilated Tails Sale Case

Salem July 22 Judge Safford fines R. T. Dodge 200 dollars for exposing mutilated lobster tails for sale. Defence claimed lobsters were partially cooked but court ruled further cooking required to make them fit to eat, making the defense void.

Salem Safford Today R. T. Dodge

St Marys Parish Picnic At Lake Walden Draws Five Thousand

Five thousand pleasure seekers attended St Marys parish picnic at Lake Walden yesterday. An athletic carnival dominated events with quick races, rafferty led the century sprint, Thornton was runner up, hall and Downey showed strong finishes. One mile featured McKinnon, Downey and Hall, with Downey taking second and Hall winning. Potato race Hatloran Halloran won heat and final. Hall the 1 yard dash, Downey placed second. 440 yard dash saw Warren first Curley second. Weights and jumping postponed due to missing equipment. Officials included John Graham and Thomas Burke.

St. Mary’s Parish Lake Walden Rafferty Chelsea Hendicap J. E. Thornton J. J. McKinnon Dorchester Hall Downey McKinnon Cambridge Manual Training School Pope Murphy McCormick Halloran Troy N.Y John Graham Thomas E. Burke Neil J. Doherty Thomas Garrity J. F. Rafferty Pennsylvania A. C J. F. Downey J. Halloran Thomas Murphy L. Warren Ed Curley

Sanitary sewer plan eyed for Hay Market area

City notes a long standing unsanitary condition around Hay market square and Canal street caused by a higher intercepting sewer since 1883. Proposals include rebuilding sewers at higher elevation or laying a new cross city line from east to west interceptors. The cheaper option favors a new cross-city sewer, costing about 100000 dollars for completion.

Haymarket Square Causeway Hanover Endicott Merrimac Canal Street West Side East Side

Heiress Claim Aims to Clear Boston Larceny Convict

Annie E. Constance, jailed for six months in the House of Industry for larceny, is alleged to be the daughter of an English nobleman and a wealthy heiress. The case centers on a June 30 theft of $0 and a gold watch from Anderson, followed by mistaken-identity claims and lack of legal representation. Constance, about 21, with golden hair, awaits a possible innocence bid as Boston lawyers verify her lineage in Suffolk County Jail.

Annie E. Constance House of Industry Anderson Annie Constance Boston Suffolk County

Police raid Derby street lunch room nets lager bottles

Salem police raided the Derby street lunch room run by George Thoroughgood this afternoon and seized fifteen bottles of lager.

Salem Derby Street George Thoroughgood

East Boston residents push health probe of Hedrington stable

Near Porter and Paris streets residents allege a foul smelling stable housing 20 to 25 horses and 8 to 10 drivers, with unsanitary conditions, prompting a petition for investigation as the Health Board vows action after finding no license on record.

Boston Porter and Paris Streets Health Board William F. Hedrington Paris Street Hedrington James J. Gonway Post Board of Health of Boston

Wedded on His Deathbed in New York

Howard Benedict son of James H Benedict and nephew of banker E C Benedict married Miss Margaret Lloyd in a bedside ceremony at St Thomas Church. He died eight hours later after a typhoid fever illness that began July 1 at the Veterans Club. His brother James H Benedict attended, and the couple had urged his life partner before death. Parents are abroad. body to be embalmed for arrival of engaged couple and family.

New York Howard R. Benedict James H. Benedict E. C. Benedict Veterans’ Club Margaret Lloyd Cincinnati Wall Benedict Mason A. Seagle St. Thomas's Church Europe Bremerhaven Lahn Lloyd

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