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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1895

Page

3

Endeavor Outings Planned for Christian Endeavor Convention

Berkeley Temple hosts a planning rally for 50 000 visitors in July with excursions from Boston points of interest. Trips include Plymouth Rock Salem Lexington Concord Portland Old Orchard Beach and White Mountains with special rail rates. Ira D Sankey to attend the convention.

Christian Endeavor Berkeley Temple Boston Boston Harbor Plymouth Rock Salem Lexington and Concord Portland Old Orchard Beach Williston Church White Mountains Williamstown American Board of Foreign Missions Berkshire Hills United Society Ira D. Sankey Moody

Campbell Case Reveals Main's Turbulent Conscience

In the Dr. Henry F. Campbell embezzlement trial Agnes E. Wright testifies about an interview with Mr. Main after he signed the agreement enabling Campbell to invest estate funds in Lookout Mountain property. She describes his night visions of a miser and his deceased father while arguing over the agreement. A continuance was granted until Monday.

Henry F. Campbell Agnes E. Wright Main Dr. Campbell Lookout Mountain Cowan

Washington Politics In Quiet Post For Secretary Of State

June 5 The President has yet to announce a candidate for Secretary of State delaying out of respect for the late Secretary Gresham. Judge Moran of Chicago emerges as a potential Attorney General choice. C B Morton of Maine loses Navy Department auditor post and will be replaced. letters critical of Cleveland are cited as the cause.

Washington Gresham Judge Moran Chicago C. B. Morton Maine Navy Department Treasury Morton Cleveland

End of Potter Case Ends Indictment Prosecution

The indictment against ex President Asa P. Potter of Maverick Bank for false certification of checks is not pressed. The United States will not further prosecute this indictment, signed by George D. Robinson and Sherman Hoar. Only old indictments remain in U S Circuit and District Courts.

Asa P. Potter Maverick Bank United States District Court George D. Robinson Sherman Hoar United States United States Circuit United States District Courts

Turkish Tables Add Last Finishing Touch to Rooms

The article extols low Turkish tables as essential for artful rooms and urges buyers to favor genuine imported pieces kept in prominent rooms. It notes dwindling supply and rising prices, identifying Paine Furniture Company on Canal Street as offering former low prices for these items.

Paine Furniture Company Canal Street

General Martin enforces clubbing ban on city police

General Martin as Police Board chair ordered patrolmen to avoid brutal acts and warned officers that violations would cost their jobs. He cited cases involving Officer Jordan and No 502 and said persistent abuse would end, promising swift action if the trend continued. He affirmed firm stance even against his own brother if violent.

Martin Jordan Forten Common Latally Post Ambrose J. Lambert

Electric railroad tests quicken speed hopes along Pennsylvania line

The Mt Holly branch of the Pennsylvania road ran a test with Westinghouse motor gear reaching 35 mph and experts expect 60 mph next trial. Philadelphia to Mt Holly covers 40 miles and a mile a minute schedule may come when active. Other items note Vermont Massachusetts railway directors reelectments and travels of executives with New England and Southern lines.

New England Middle States Mt. Holly Westinghouse Company Philadelphia Rialto Vermont & Massachusetts Pathfinder Office Charles E. Crocker Fitchburg George F. Fay Charles E. Ware Mr. Fay W. A. Dolan Chicago & Great Western Road Billy New York Odell John G. Moore New England Road

St Louis Sails On Maiden Southampton Trip

The St Louis American liner sailed at 11 a m for Southampton amid one of the loudest sendoffs ever seen in New York Harbor. Families and passengers waited while interior fittings were completed and bookings remained, with quarters released only on sailing day.

New York St. Louis Southampton Eng

Milford engine house committee organized led by A A Jenkins

The Milford building committee for the new engine house has organized with A A Jenkins as chairman and James Baxter as secretary. Construction will start immediately. Mrs John Martin of Summer Street is paralyzed and seriously ill. The Cigarmakers Union elected officers led by John A Cook as president and Michael Daly as vice president with a full slate of secretaries treasurers trustees and auditors.

Otto Jappel J. K. Kelley Simon P. Hickey William Saunders John Handmore Harvey James Daniel Burns John Brayson William Potts

Worcester man first arrested on new steamer St. Louis

Henry Schurman of Worcester was arrested on the new steamer St. Louis before its maiden trip. He faces a charge of robbing Leonard Hicks, a Worcester horse dealer, of 275 dollars while Hicks slept in a Worcester camp. Several checks were found in Schurman’s pockets but were not used. He was en route to Germany.

New York Henry Schurman Worcester St. Louis Leonard Hicks Schurman Germany

Daughter of Tom Early Buried in Boston

Emma Elizabeth Early daughter of Tom Early of Lagrange street was buried at Mt Calvary yesterday. A requiem mass at St James Church drew nearly every sporting man of prominence in Boston. The American Wringer Company listed with address 13 and 15 Broadway extension as manufacturers of wringers mangles and related items.

Emma Elizabeth Early Tom Early Lagrange Street Mt. Calvary St. James's Church Boston The American Wringer Company Broadway City Lovane Andrew Francis Whelton Delle Avenue Roxbury Mission Church Foley Annie T. Foley Holland East Cambridge Julia Timothy and Ellen Holland Young South Boston Archibald J. Young Rohrbacher Somerville William ¥. Rohrbacher Bixby Theodore H. Bixby Ford James L. Ford Dennis James Ellen Dennis Logue Charlestown Alice Mary Edward Logue M’wheney East Boston Fir John Mary McWeeney Idjan Street Church of the Most Holy Redeemer

Senate session ends with thanks to clerk and officers

The closing remarks praise the General Court for its work this session and acknowledge the clerk Henry D. Coolidge, Sergeant-at-Arms Adams and assistants, and Senate custodian Captain Remington. A ring and a couch are presented in gratitude along with formal resolutions of thanks.

General Court Coolidge Quinn Suffolk Henry D. Coolidge Senate Miller Worcester Atwood Plymouth Adams Reed

Mock Session Ends Lively As Hayes Leads Fun at 1895 Assembly

The 1895 Massachusetts legislature wrapped its day with a playful mock session. Hayes of Lowell led humor while Joshua Holden of Boston served as sergeant at arms. Cambridge’s Shea recited Dan’s Ride and a Joy Street Orchestra performed as OGrady Was in Line drew cheers.

Commonwealth Mr. Hayes Lowell Joshua Holden Boston Hayes Shea Cambridge Shaidan Mr. Murphy O'Grady

Mock Session Delights House With Politicians’ Pranks

The scene featured Willard of Boston performing two songs delighting the House and galleries while Irwin of Northampton Bliss of West Springfield Gallivan of Boston Tolman of Isisfield joined in playful antics in the Speaker’s area. The atmosphere was hot but the mock session was enjoyable and successful.

Willard Boston Irwin Northampton Bliss West Springfield Gallivan Tolman Iisfield

Hutchinson Woodward Cantons In Boston Parks Probe

No action from Senator Hutchinson Palis after being asked to submit evidence for a Boston city parks investigation. He consulted friends, then remained silent while the Senate committee awaited further word. President Butler and colleagues have heard nothing more.

Senate Hutchinson Boston Butler Suffolk

Summer Junket Appoints National Park Dedication Committee

The Speaker appointed members of the committee to attend the dedication of the national military park at Chickamauga and Chattanooga and the committee on military affairs. Names include Marriner Springfield, Spring Boston, Roe Worcester, Irwin Northampton, Ferson Fitchburg, Wentworth Weymouth, Foss Cottage City, Hib bard Boston, Duddy Somerville, Shea Cambridge, Gauss Salem, Creed Boston, Slade Fall River, Rice Sutton, O'Connor Lowell, Allen Lynn, Howe Marlboro, Mitchell Boston, Sleeper Winthrop, Penniman Brockton, Band Waltham, Sisson New Marlboro. House military affairs members: Barnes Chelsea, Richardson Haverhill, Fowle Woburn, Knox Worcester, Sargeant Lawrence, Parker Winchendon, Kingman East Bridgewater, Wadden Marblehead. Senate committee: Cray Norfolk, Frothingham, Gage, Galloupe Essex, Neill Bristol, Blodgett Worcester-Hampshire, Whitcomb Hampden, Corbett McMorrow Suffolk.

Chickamauga Chattanooga Messrs Marriner Springfield Spring Boston Roe Worcester Irwin Northampton Ferson Fitchburg Wentworth Weymouth Foss Cottage City Hibbard Duddy Somerville Shea Cambridge Gauss Salem Creed Slade Fall River Rice Sutton O'Connor Lowell Allen Lynn Howe Marlboro Mitchell Sleeper Winthrop Penniman Brockton Band Waltham Sisson New Marlboro House Barnes Chelsea Richardson Haverhill Fowle Woburn Knox Sargeant Lawrence Parker Winchendon Kingman East Bridgewater Wadden Marblehead Cray Norfolk Frothingham Gage Galloupe Essex Neill Bristol Blodgett Worcester-Hampshire Whitcomb Hampden Corbett McMorrow Suffolk

Three Resignations Accepted in State Legislature

The resignation of Hon. Edwin B. Harvey from the second Worcester district was tendered near session end and accepted. Phelps of North Adams and Flint of Weymouth also submitted resignations as House members, and these were accepted.

Edwin B. Harvey Worcester Messrs. Phelps North Adams Flint Weymouth

Safe burglary arrests after Charlestown prison linked man

Jeremiah Brown, an ex inmate, was captured near Newton's place on Blackstone Street within a day of the burglary at Mr Berry's safe. He admitted possessing part of the stolen money but refused to name accomplices. McManus and Farren were released. police suspect two partners aided Brown and the crime scene showed outside surveillance. Brown appeared in Municipal Court awaiting trial.

McManus Farren Brown Mr. Berry Jeremiah Brown Charlestown Tryder Glidden Newton’s Place Blackstone Street Berry Staniford Street

Entrance exams set for Latin schools on June 15

Entrance examinations for the Boys' and Girls' Latin Schools are scheduled for 9 a m on Saturday June 15. Boys applicants will test at Warren avenue schoolhouse and Girls applicants at the Girls High School building. Prior requirements align with grammar school entry standards. A separate notice calls for proposals by June 15 for a 20 000 square foot land parcel to house a new Roslindale primary school west of the Dedham branch railroad, to be submitted to William T Eaton at the school committee building on Mason street.

Warren Avenue Roslindale William T. Eaton School Committee Mason Street

Judge Denies Injunction in Subway Work Case

Judge Knowlton of the Supreme Court yesterday morning denied the petition to stop subway work. He stated no difficulty in his decision and found the defendants had not exceeded their authority, declining to interfere on constitutional questions.

Knowlton Supreme Court

Murder Trials Highlight Photographs In Foster Case

In Lowell on June 6 the defense wins an objection about government photos but the judge overrules it leading to anticipated appeals. Photographers admitted some pictures were incorrect while maps and routes tied to Foley Nagle and Sullivan were validated. Autopsy details and wagon evidence frame the circumstantial case as Mrs Foley and her husband testify amid courtroom calm.

Lowell Foster Mr. Hamilton Lake Loupret Hamilton Foley Nagle Sullivan Edward Fountain Woburn Main Street Knowlton Frank H. Kendall C. E Kelley Somerville P. Sullivan West Newton Burlington Billerica

Brewer case evidence ends as judge to charge jury

Evidence closed in Salem Brewer case with Judge Gaskell to instruct jurors in the morning. Miss Brewer admitted under cross examination that the third shot aimed to injure Lattimer during a struggle, contradicting her attorney's claim of unintentional shots.

Salem Brewer Gaskell Miss Brewer Gideon Lattimer James H. Sisk Sisk Miss Lattimer Young Ahern Moody

Daley Found Sane in Lynn Assault Case

In Salem Superior Criminal Court Timothy R. Daley of Lynn was adjudged sane and ordered committed to Danvers Asylum after being charged with assault with a pistol on John Hughes.

Salem Superior Criminal Court Timothy R. Daley Lynn John Hughes Danvers Asylum

Massachusetts Dental Society Opens Its Thirty First Meeting

The thirty first annual Massachusetts Dental Society session began at Harvard Dental School with business and councillors meetings, a banquet in the evening, and invited speakers including Lieutenant Governor Wolcott and Dr James Cravens. Scheduled speakers for today include Drs Maxfield Davenport Werner Ainsworth Libby Belyea Milliken Hitchcock Andrews Shepard Ull.

Massachusetts Dental Society Harvard Dental School Wolcott James de Normandie James E. Cravens Indianapolis de Normandie Cravens George A. Maxfield Holyoke J. E. Cravens J. N. Davenport Northampton G. W. Werner Boston G. C. Ainsworth H. FE. Libby F. S. Belyea Brookline W. H. Milliken E. B. Hitchcock Newton R. R. Andrews Cambridge D. M L. D. Shepard A. C.ull

Naval officers entertained abroad in Southampton luncheon

The officers of the American and Italian war ships anchored in this harbor were entertained at luncheon by the Mayor of Southampton today. Admiral Kirkwood, in replying to a toast, told a humorous account of his recent Mediterranean adventures.

Southampton Admiral Kirkwood Mediterranean

New Pastor Installed at Allston Congregational Church

The Rev. John O. Haarvig, formerly of the First Church in Lynn, was installed as pastor in Allston Congregational Church last evening before a large congregation.

Allston

Bishop Harkins Raises $6100 for St. Vincent’s Orphan Home

In Fall River on June 5 Bishop Harkins led a two hour drive that raised 6100 dollars toward the St. Vincent’s Orphan Home debt. A Clover Club meeting of prominent Catholics saw twenty men subscribe the amount in minutes ahead of the June 23 dedication.

Fall River Mass Harkins St. Vincent's Orphan Home Clover Club

Free silver coinage ballot proposed in Boston paper

The Post asks New England readers for views on free silver. A ballot is printed for readers to cut out, mark their vote, and mail it. Balloting begins Saturday and will be updated daily.

Boston New England Post the Post Rugult Sunday Post

Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Picks Directors

The Vermont and Massachusetts railroad stockholders met yesterday afternoon and elected directors Francis Goodhue Edward L. Davis Alvah Crocker Charles A. Welch George F. Richardson Charles E. Ware Charles T. Crocker to fill the vacancy from the death of George F. Fay. The board elected Charles E. Ware president.

The Vermont & Massachusetts Railroad Francis Goodhue Edward L. Davis Alvah Crocker Charles A. Welch Goore F. Richardson Charles E. Ware Charles T. Crocker George F. Fay Tepirectors

Two sailors rescued off Cape Rosier by Monolan crew

The steamer Monolan bound for Liverpool from Montreal reports picking up two crew members from the American fishing schooner Howard Holbrook. The men drifted in a small boat while tending trawls and were recovered eighteen miles off Cape Rosier on May 26.

London Monolan Montreal

Nantasket hotel basement now pool and billiard room

The Hotel Nantasket basement, once housing the cafe and hotel bar, has been converted into a pool and billiard room. Manager and proprietor is Robert T. Carey of Roxbury, formerly of Young's Hotel.

Harvard Crew Practice Amid Thames Fog on River

On the Thames at New London Harvard rowers trained through forenoon and afternoon despite mist. The steam yacht Thyra, bought by James A. Stillman, arrived and will be available to Harvard crews until the 28th when not in use.

New London Conn Thames Harvard Thyra James A. Stillman Barnum Seeley Young Silman Harvard Clew

Rescue of crew sparks honors for sea hero and ships

President Cleveland sent a gold watch and chain to Captain F E B Jenkins of the Francisco for bravery rescuing the crew of the George A McFadden. Chief Officer Holdsworth receives a gold medal with silver medals for seven volunteers. The Francisco landed the rescued crew in New York after sighting the schooner on Feb 10. Other notes include icebergs sighted near 48.05N 60.20W, ships Henry Failing and C C Chapman arriving from Philadelphia, and the new steamer O E Lewis preparing for service June 10. THE LANDSMAN.

Cleveland Julian Pauncefote Washington, D. C F. EB. Jenkins Wilson Line Francisco Hull Eng New York George A. McFadden Norfolk Holdsworth Henry Failing C. C. Chapman Philadelphia Triton Chapman Portsmouth N. H Joseph L. Colby Baltimore Leyland Line Georgian McConkey Liverpool Booth Ann Jenkins Furness Captain Hopkins Ethelred Jamaica Arthur Ormsby Daniel Nichols Payson Tucker Oakes Seville North Chelsea Crawtender Enwright O. E. Lewis Boston & Winthrop Steamboat Company Essex Winthrop

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