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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1896

Page

8

Tremont Temple Brims With Graduates at Boston University

Tremont Temple hosted Boston University's June commencement with 245 degrees conferred across multiple schools. Attendees from Liberal Arts, Agriculture, Theology, Law, Medicine and other programs filled the ornate hall as graduates received A B, Ph B, Sc B, S T B, LL B and medical degrees.

Tremont Temple Boston University Marshall B. Evans Albert C. Knudson M. L. Jennings F. E. de Luce United States Republic Hila Helena Small Owen Young Wilbur N. Mason Warren College of Liberal Arts Helen Maude Armstrong Bertha Josephine Atwater Sara May Bartlett Charles Augustus Bidwell Grace Helen Brown Almy Chase George M. Churchill Stella Antonio Converse Howard T Henry T. Edwards Stephen W. Fletcher Jacob F. Hammar Benjamin K. Jones Asa Stephen Kinney Albin M. Kramer Patrick A. Leamy Henry W. Moore Robert P. Nichols Charles A. Nutting William W. Pentecost Elford W. Poole Isaac C. Poole Frederic H. Read Henry H. Roper Seijiro Saito George Sylvester Worner Sherman P. Young Edward Oscarus Bullock Henry N. Cameron Robert L. Clark Ambrie Field Johan W. Haggiman George H. Myers Edwin K. Smith William F. Taylor Law Department Charles CC. Barton Frederic W. Beckman Justus A. Briggs Thomas F. J. Callahan Aaron B. Cole Patrick T. Connelly Charles Henry Cosgrove Daniel A. A. Coyne John A. Curtin John M. Daly Owen F. Davis Arthur W. de Goosh Jacob H. P. Dyer Harold EB. Fales John Arnold Farrer John J. Gavey Edward F. Garrett Burton P. Gray William Hoag Edward F. Hollis Alfred J. Hurley Sherman R. Huston William H. Irish Malachi Leo Jennings Philip A. Keely Henry Toussaint Ledoux Cyrus H. Little Albert M. Lyon Samuel W. Meachum Gualterus Nevers William G. Nash Edward A. Perkins David A. Pingree Frederic R. Robinson John J. Ryan Roland H. Sherman Charles F. A. Smith George H. Smith Maurice P. Spillane Charles PD. Sullivan Jacob J. Gearin Robert E. Harding John A. Lane Howard P. Nash Cornelius A. Parker George W. Phipps William Charles Pree Alfred W. Putnam Christopher H. Rogers John ©. Sanborn Charles E. Sawyer Willis N. Storer Percy W. Carver Guido W. Cox John J. Donovan Franklin Freeman Marshall H. Gould Aivah M. Levy Thomas C. Maher John M. Maloney John J. Mansfield John A. Sullivan Gilbert F. Ordway Percy Harold Foss Charles Capelle Edward E. Allen Henry H. Amsden John S. Barney Charles €. Burpee Helen C. Byington Alicia Zena Patterson Mary A. Pearce William C. Phillips Frederic C. Retting Grace KE. Skelton William L. Soule Dalva H. Swope Helena West Gilbert Mary FE. Dame Elsa G. Holton Walter S. Newell Lida Penfield Ira Edward David Nathaniel Stowers French Rollo

Along the Water Front at Local Custom House

Ordinary events marked the day as only seven small schooners cleared for foreign ports while the Leyland steamer Cestrian departed for Liverpool loaded deep. Other sailing news notes Hiram Emery's voyage from Valparaiso, a damaged harbor channel, and a pending survey into a recent fire. War Steed, a lumber schooner ashore at Devil's Beach, Charlestown, is deemed a total loss with hull damage and water ingress.

Cestrian Liverpool Phinsoll Hiram Emery Valparaiso Chili Galeta Buena United States Boston Florence No. 1 James Reid Jim General Butler America Florence Union Line Lygonia Cameron New York Baltimore Bowden Port Antonio Jam Walting’s Island R. C. West Lewis Wharf New London Port Jefferson Millbridge E. D. Parker Bangor New Haven

Deputations to Thank Joseph Pulitzer for Peace Stance

London June 3 deputations from the Friends of Peace and various religious and social bodies will wait on Joseph Pulitzer proprietor of the New York World to thank him for the noble manner in which his paper upheld peace and friendly relations with Great Britain during the recent crisis.

London Friends of Peace Joseph Pulitzer New York World Great Britain

President’s official family photographed at White House

In Washington on June 3 the President and all Cabinet members gathered for the first photo since Secretary Gresham's death and the addition of Attorney-General Harmon. The group was photographed in the Cabinet chamber of the White House.

Washington Gresham Harmon White House

Auditors Chosen By Santa Fe Railroad Board

The board of directors of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Company elected Price Waterhouse Co as independent auditors at its regular monthly meeting to examine and certify the company accounts.

New York Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Price, Waterhouse & Co

Found Dead in Bed at Residence in Dorchester

Bridget Breen aged 26, employed by John McNamara of Hervard Street Dorchester, was found dead in her bed yesterday morning. Mr McNamara discovered the gas turned full on in the room with windows and doors tightly closed. Circumstances are considered accidental.

Bridget Breen John McNamara Hervard Street Dorchester

Senate approves river and harbor bill over veto

Washington June 3 The Senate passed the river and harbor bill by 56 to 5 despite the President's veto. Debates featured West of Missouri Sherman Stewart Hawley and others. Five senators Bate Chilton Hill Smith and Vilas opposed. Conference report on the naval appropriation bill was discussed at length but not acted upon.

Washington Senate West Dem Sherman Rep Stewart Nev Hawley Conn Bate, Chilton, Hill, Smith Vilas

House acts on general deficiency bill in conference report

Washington June 3 The first conference report on the general deficiency bill was presented in the House today The appropriation for payments on Ford's Theatre disaster was stricken out Other features of the bill were considered but no action taken

Washington

New Gas Bill Contends with Wolcott Aide Talks

Henry M. Whitney and John M. Bailey meet Acting Governor Wolcott at 5 pm to discuss amending Bailey gas bill. Whitney and Bailey to name five incorporators. Senate amendments aim to meet objections by Whitney supporters including cap, rates, and timing provisions. Southard proposes changes to align with railroad concerns and replaces Board of Railroad Commissioners with company directors.

Henry M. Whitney Hig Associates John M. Bailey Wolcott Whitney-Bailey Messrs. Whitney Bailey Senate Friends of the Whitney Southard Bristol Board of Railroad Commissioners

Senate Passes Redistricting Bill and House Vote on Union Station

The Senate approved the congressional redistricting measure without changes while the House passed the southern union station bill 151 to 24. The chamber refused to refer the bill to the next General Court and defeated amendments. A dispute over Boston caucuses led to heated remarks and a s tarred investigation order. A five member, unpaid House committee will study caucus conduct by February 1897 unless reconsidered.

Senate House Messrs. Barry Bennett Créed Denvir D. M. Driscoll J. Driscoll W. P. Driscol Gallivan Grant Hanson Howard Manchester Boston Keenan Ward Kelcher Dr. Jekyll

Crusade of theosophy public meeting at Tremont Theatre

The Theosophical crusade holds a free-admission public meeting at Tremont Theatre Sunday evening. Speakers include George David Ayers, Marguerite Loring Guild, Claude Falls Wright, Mrs. Jane Campbell Keightley, Mrs. Claude Falls Wright, Mrs. Katherine A Tingley, Henry Turner Patterson, Frank Pierce, and Ernest T. Hargrove. A reception follows at 24 Mt Vernon street.

Theosophical Crusade Tremont Theatre George David Ayers, Esq Malden New England Theosophical Society Corporation Marguerite Loring Guild Cambridge Theosophical Society Claude Falls Wright New York Jane Campbell Keightley London

St Louis Fatalities Revised in East St Louis Totals

St Louis fatality summary issued shows burial permits 127, bodies not recovered 15, wounded in hospitals 90, missing , grand total 26. Revised East St Louis list lists identified dead and unidentified dead with missing figures, reflecting ongoing casualty tallies.

ST. Louis East St. Louis

Raid Wom en Rally Against City Police Raid

Six women arrested at West End face charges of keeping disorderly houses along with twenty four girls held on disorderly conduct counts. They appeared in Municipal Court and received a continuance to June 9. Lawyers for defendants said police methods will be challenged and two officers allegedly took a "night off" at city expense.

West End Wescott Abie Police Court House

Girl Actress Sues Over Contract For 16 Year Old

In a Superior Court session before Judge Sheldon, Mrs May Pierce sues Charles H Hoyt for damages alleging breach of contract to hire her daughter Alice then 16 for a 30 week season at 40 dollars weekly. She was discharged last December after performing in A Black Sheep and A Contented Woman.

Superior Court Sheldon May Pierce Charles H. Hoyt Alice

Lost Speech and Hearing Trial In Cambridge Elevator Case

In Superior Court Judge Hopkins presided a jury session opening the $50,099 personal injury suit by Gilbert Rexford, by his next friend, against Frederick W. Rogers and the $19,000 action by Gilbert’s father Wright Rexford against the same defendant. The incident occurred Dec 26, 1893, when Gilbert, age eight, fell down an elevator well at 8 Washington Street, Cambridge. Gilbert is deaf and the defendant contends he is not liable.

Superior Court Hopkins Gilbert Rexford Frederick W. Rogers Gilbert Wright Rexford Washington Stree Cambridge Lable

Rumored new opera firm to replace Abbey Schoeffel Grau

A town report claims a new combination would form from Walter Damrosch John B Schoeffel and Maurice Grau combining the German and Italian opera companies. The Tremont Theatre would have Scheeffel as resident manager while Damrosch works in Europe sourcing talent.

Messrs. Abbey Walter Damrosch Europe

Norfolk hearing ends with charges of fraud and conspiracy

Norfolk county inquiry closed after arguments led by Morse who alleged one man started the charges, Mr Wiggin, as guilty as the present commission. Moorfield Storey warned of fraud grounds in the evidence and claimed a conspiracy between Merrill Wait Cutter and Bates. Destruction of books and non advertised contracts cited as illegal.

Norfolk County Morse Norfolk Wiggin Moorfield Storey Merrill, Wait & Cutter Bates

Arrest of Democratic Chairman Donovan in Court Feud

The hearing today stars Stephen A. Ferrin of Ward 8, accusing James Donovan, Democratic city committee chairman, of invalidating Ferrin’s caucus ticket against the Lomasney slate. Ferrin, joined by supporters including James E. Hayes and William S. McNary, seeks to show Donovan usurped secretary powers and violated election law. Lawyer Charles W. Bartlett filed the warrant application.

James Donovan Democratic City Committee Corbett Hayes Donovan Judge Forsaith Stephen A. Ferrin James E. Hayes William S. McNary Charles W. Bartlett Ferrin Lomasney John F. McDonald McDonald William J. Donovan

Bernhardt on Yankees and Parisian Progress

In Paris June 3 Sarah Bernhardt discusses Americans, praising swift progress and self sufficiency. She notes lack of need for translations, cites educated American women shaping law and fashion, and observes Americans now speak French and move in rapid, seven league boots.

Paris Sarah Bernhardt America

Church Pilgrimage From Boston To England And Holland

A party of fifty under the Boston Congregationalist banner sails today aboard the Columbia of the Hamburg American Line to England and Holland. British and American Congregationalists will attend a corner stone laying for a Gainsborough church in three weeks, with Ambassador Bayard slated to speak. Ten states represented. notable accompanying laymen include Jonathan A. Lane, Miss A. F. Burnham, and Miss Dyer. The trip is expected to yield substantial material benefits.

Boston Congregationalist Columbia England Holland Gainsborough Ambassador Bayard Jonathan A. Lane Boston Merchants’ Association A. F. Burnham Campridge

Peace conference opens arbitration session at Mohonk Lake

International arbitration conference began a three day session at Mohonk Lake New York presided by ex Senator Edmunds of Vermont. Hodgson Pratt of London chairman of the International Arbitration and Peace Society spoke at the morning gathering. Other speakers included Rev Dr Lyman Abbott Dr William A Mowry and Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale arguing for a permanent world court with full Supreme Court powers rather than separate commissions.

Mohonk Lake N. Y Edmunds Vermont Hodgson Pratt London International Arbitration and Peace Society of Great Britain Lyman Abbott Brooklyn William A. Mowry Boston Edward Everett Fiale Permanent Court of the Nations Supreme Court

Henry L. Eustis Dies After Fall in Newport

Henry L. Eustis of Cambridge died at Newport Hospital following a fall from a piazza. The injury led to blood poisoning as a complication. He was in Newport on June 3.

Newport Henry L. Eustis Cambridge Newport Hospital

Political machine clash rocks Donovan case in turbulent Bloomfield

The article details a surprise move against Chairman Donovan by Hayes and McNary, with Heaven and McNary seen nearby. It suggests an experimental independent challenge to the machine, aiming to draw Moran and Coakley into a broader fight while Moran shifts from anti-machine rhetoric to regular alignment.

Donovan Ferrin Heaven McNary Hayes Corbett Jim Hayes John 8. Moran Timothy W. Coakley Moran M. J. McAttrick Hayes-McNarvy Coahier Coakley

Great Failure Sale at 91 Summer St Opens 8 Am

Immense crowds attend the Great Failure Sale of fine spring and summer clothing at 91 Summer Street. Prices slashed to about half cost with booths offering 2.75 suits to 10.50 jackets and many other garments, urging shoppers to act within 10 days as stock clears.

Summer St

Campaign talk hints at lone exit for McNary rival

The piece notes that if he campaigns at all he will go alone to endure a political lashing and seek public amusement in the clash. It also mentions McNary as a possible candidate for Colonel Bogan's seat and Moran preparing for the tenth district congressional contest.

McNary Colonel Bogan Moran

General Brewer Back Returns for Salvation Army Jubilee

Brigadier Brewer arrives after weeks away to a Tremont Temple gathering. The Salvation Army hosts a jollification in Lorimer Hall with the jubilee band and corps from afar. About a hundred soldiers, including "Joe the Turk" in bright red, fill the hall as cheers and waves accompany the brigadier's welcome. Staff Captain Parker leads the event with songs and band music.

Brewer West Salvation Army Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple Army Corps Joe the Turk Salvation Parker

Boston College Notes Trustes Award Full Professorship

Dr Frye Spencer Baldwin formerly an assistant professor of social science and political economy at Boston University was promoted to a full professorship with double salary a gala trustees reception followed at Jacob Sleeper Hall to honor graduates and alumni. The event featured decorated halls and elaborate banquet arrangements with bright costumes and a distinguished reception committee including Rev Perrin Hon Dunn ex Governor Claflin and wife Rev Brodbeck and Alden Speare.

Jacob Sleeper W. T. Perrin E. H. Dunn William Claflin William Brodbeck Alden Speare

Essex County Unitarians Meeting at Unity Chapel

The Essex conference of Unitarian churches met in Danvers at Unity Chapel. Morning services were led by Rev. Mr. Noyes of Andover. R. A. Manchester read the secretary’s report. Rev. George De Cressy of Salem gave the address and a discussion followed on increasing church life.

Danvers Essex Conference of Unitarian Churches Unity Chapel Noyes Andover R. A. Manchester Salem George Dc. Cressy Eugene de Normandie Henry C., McDougall Marblehead Mr. Gilmore Haverhill Latimer Manchester Noses Stewart Lynn Trickey Miss Waldo Women’s Alliance Mr. Stone

Little Tot Drowned In West Quincy Quarry Pond

In West Quincy a 7-year-old boy, Axel BR Broberg, son of Axel Broberg of Quincy, drowned after slipping near a pond while returning home from school. The body was recovered hours later by police.

Quincy Axel BR. Broberg Axel Broberg Quincey West Quincy Broberg

T J Glancy Dead And Funeral Set In Roxbury

T J Clancy a prominent Roxbury resident and former lieutenant in the Sarsfield Guards dies at home. He was active in the Bernian Rifles and ancient orders, and members will accompany his remains to the grave with a funeral at 7 15 tomorrow from Michael Clancy's Lawn Street residence Roxbury.

J. Clancy Roxbury Clancy Sarsfield Guards Hibernian Rifles Division 16 Ancient Order of Hibernians Michael Clancy Lawn Street

Lawyer Sullivan Faces Disbarment Action in Superior Court

Lawyer Cornelius P. Sullivan appeared before Judge Dunbar in the equity session to show cause why he should not be disbarred for alleged improper conduct while testifying at a trial where he was sued for payment on a note for hats. The defendant denied the allegations and claimed they were spiteful claims by a lawyer he had defeated in Probate Court. The court reserved its decision.

Cornelius P. Sullivan Dunbar Equity Superior Court

Pingree place house and barn burned at Rooty Plain

A house and a barn at the Pingree place in Rooty Plain were burned this morning. Loss estimated around $1000, partly insured. Cause reported as incendiary.

Rowley Pingree Place Rooty Plain

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LD South Clothing C Washington St OLD South Clothing CO Novelty Knitting Co Reynolds Briliant Pulitzer Tue Branprern Co Caxar Sr Crusade OF Theosophy Sues Damrosch, Schoeffel & Grau Mr. Morse Mr. Wiggin My. Storey Democratic Committee Sarah Yankees Peace Men Henry L Eustis General Brewer Boston College Notes Essex County Unitarians Tot T. J. Glancy Ingerbiaries
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