Hanging Axe Marks Changes in City Hall
City Hall prepares limited changes in departments under Mayor Quincy after a period of deliberation. Street department to see the largest reshuffle with Charles McConnell slated for foremanship of the South End yard. Election commissioners plan general registration starting next Monday with 191 ward precinct books and a $100,000 loan bill item for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Quincy
Street
Charles McConnell
Curtis
South End
McConnell
Joshua Atwood
Timothy F. McDonough
John H. McDonough
Farmer
Board of Elections
Commissioners’ Office
Beacon Hill
School Street
Along the Water Front Opens New Summer Steam Service
Pleasure steamers John Endicott and William Stokie resume summer trips to Salem from East Boston under new command. French captain seeks vessels for trade between France, St Pierre and the West Indies. Oil steamer Maverick arrives with 500000 gallons of oil. two schooners report gale damage. Sixty more vessels depart as a strong northwest wind boosts bay traffic. 90 plus vessels listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Endicott
John Morrison
Boston
William Stokie
Salem Seltewe
Adelbert Doane
Savannah
Stokie
Charles Low
John Low
P Dot
Jamaica
Gabara
Cuba
J. B. Hourdel
Bayonne
France
Pro .Patria
St. Pierre
Miquelon
West Indies
Sarah
Azores
Hovirdel
Standard Oil Company
Maverick
Rubell
Philadelphia
Eabody
Jonesport
Calais
New Haven
Pollock Rip
E. C. Allen
Gardiner
Whille
Dan Baker Shoal
Reedy Island
Grace K. Green
Newburyport
Green
Thomas Potter
Cunard
Sylvania
Liverpool
Carinthia
Godfrey Bebro
Furness
Bostonian
Parker
London
Garner
Moama
Nova Scotia
Ponce
P. By
Qwith
Landsman
Gold watch honors James A. Gallivan at Five O Clock Club
Representative James A. Gallivan of South Boston was honored by the Five O Clock Club at Clark's Hotel with a gold watch and chain. Speeches praised his two years in Beacon Hill, especially his fight for the free transfer bill, and supporters urged a Senate seat next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Gallivan
South Boston
Clark’s Hotel
Gallivan
John A. Kelcher
Beacon Hill
Benjamin F. Butler
House
Senate
Boston
John Drohan
Gallivan Battery
Jimmy
South
John E. Fitzgerald
New York
Fitzgerald
Eugene C. Quigley
Charles Smith
William E. Doyle, Jr
William A. Murphy
Thomas F. Hunt
John B. Moran
W. B. Stone
Springfield
James H. Mellen
Worcester
William Crosby
J. J. McNamara
John E. Fitzpatrick
James B. Clancy
Richard W. Irwin
William W. Davis
John Crohan
William Dennett
John Murphy
James P. McShane
William Hayes
Lowell
Joseph A. Dennison
William I. Drohan
John J. Toomey
Johannesburg reform leaders released after fines in Cape Town
Secretary Olney reports John Hays Hammond and allies freed with fines of £25,000 each. If unpaid, they face fifteen years banishment from the Transvaal. Release conditions mirror other reform members who had been set free. London confirms the Pretoria decision and release terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Olney
Knight
Cape Town
John Hays Hammond
Pretoria
Johannesburg Reform Committee
Lionel Phillips
Francis Rhodes
George Farrar
Transvaal Executive Council
South African Republic
Reform Committee
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Colonial Department
House of Commons
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Repeaters Arrested For Pure Ballot At Ward 19 Caucus
Two of four alleged repeaters were arrested at the Democratic Ward 19 caucus on May 28. Walter A. Fay and Thomas H. Lynch appeared in Roxbury District Court. Joseph P. Tynan and Thomas Flannagan did not. Fay’s address was given as 296 Roxbury Street. Judge Bolster fined each $50 and sentenced them to two months in the House of Correction, with appeals bond set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
Walter A. Fay
Thomas H. Lynch
Joseph P. Tynan
Thomas Flannagan
William L. Mooney
Jacobs
Michael H. Cleary
Joseph Dennison
Inspector Gaddis
James Donovan
Fay
Jaynch
Kinney
Roxbury Street
Coogan
Bolster
House of Correction
Alderman Donovan Talks on New Southie Ferry Plan
Alderman W J Donovan discusses a city bill allowing a 509000 loan for Rowe's Wharf and ferry construction. Mayor Quincy did not sign but let the measure pass the ten day limit. Donovan believes the project will proceed, with a new ferry landing near Rowe's wharf and one former south landing to be abandoned. The plan mirrors New York Jersey City ferry models and aims to fund the water front sale to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
W. J. Donovan
Ast Boston
Post
Boston
RE. A. Curtis
Rowe’s Wharf
New York
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Jersey
Desbrosses Street
Courtlandt
Open Vatican manuscript theft shocks Vatican history tale
In New York on June 10 a veteran Italian priest, Monsignor Antonio Conte Renier, accuses Carlo Motta of stealing part of a manuscript titled Open Vatican, twelve silver coffee cups, and a pair of gold earrings. Motta admits guilt, says he handed the manuscript to Francesco Beraigua of Brooklyn who denies involvement. The priest valued the manuscript at 25000 dollars and warns the work would cause consternation in church circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jefferson Market
Carlo Motta
Vatican
Antonio
Motta
Francesco Beraigua
Brooklyn
Beraigua
Berkeley School Becomes Chauncy Hall School Name Change At Graduation
Proud families greeted the Berkeley School graduates at Association Hall as the term ends in 1896 and the school is renamed Chauncy Hall School after managers purchased the former name. Principal J B Taylor led the ceremony with diplomas awarded by W C Hagar in English to Edward H. Davis and in scientific course to Joseph P. Draper Howard R. Dunbar Charles M. Harden George E. Lane Edward W. Mills Mortimer Silverman. literary certificates to Katherine G. Larrabee and Harry L. Nason. higher classical diplomas by E DeMerritte to Mabel Baldwin Edna Collins Emma Emery Marion Goodnow Catherine Scott Alice Tufts. classical certificate to Frank P. Clarke. The program closed with the second act of Our Boys, well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley School
Association Hall
Berkeley
Chauncy Hall School
J. B. Taylor
W. C. Hagar
Edward H. Davis
Joseph P. Draper
Howard R. Dunbar
Charles M. Harden
George E. Lane
Edward W. Mills
Mortimer Silverman
Katherine G. Larrabee
Harry L. Nason
E. DeMerritte
E. Mabel Baldwin
Edna E. Collins
Emma D. Emery
Marion C. Goodnow
Catherine B. Scott
Alice J. Tufts
Frank P. Clarke
Our Boys
Doans Kidney Pills Public Endorsement by 83-Year-Old Alexander Greene
Boston feature captures 83-year-old Alexander F. Greene praising Doan’s Kidney Pills after kidney disorder relief. He credits the product found at Knight’s Pharmacy in Court Street and says it may help him live to be a hundred. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills at 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander F. Greene
Louisiana Place
Boston
Mr. Greene
Knight’s
Court St
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Behring Sea Claims Convention Made Public
The Behring Sea convention between the United States and Great Britain sets up commissioners from both nations with power to determine liabilities and issue assessments, with an umpire possible on dispute. Hearings will occur in Victoria British Columbia and San Francisco, with enforcement of testimony. ratification required within six months. London reports the convention was laid on the House of Commons table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
England
Victoria
B. C
San Francisco
Cal
London
House of Commons
Harvard Students Parade Within Yard Amid Cheers
Harvard students marched through the college yards led by a band and sang with enthusiasm, avoiding Harvard square and adjacent streets. Faculty told police the Wednesday actions, when three students were arrested, were justifiable and would help maintain order and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
College Yard
Harvard Square
Where Stands England Westminster Gazette Reports Salisbury Meeting
The Westminster Gazette says Lord Salisbury called a meeting of ministerial leaders at the foreign office on June 16 to discuss government affairs amid Commons discontent over the legislative programme. The Gazette’s claim is not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster Gazette
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
House of Commons
Wetherell Sloop Sunk After Collision With Steamer Crotia
In fog off Newfoundland the schooner Maud B. Wetherell from Portland was cut in two by the steamer Crotia at 6:10 am. All crew escaped to the steamer, two wet. The wreck happened after a five week mackerel voyage carrying 286 barrels home to Portland. Captain Borden of the Crotia backed engines to ease the crash. Seventeen men, all saved with only their clothes, were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud B. Wetherell
Portland
Crotia
Wetherell
Borden
Crotin
The
James McKay
Essex
Mass
Webb& Sheppard
Sargent Lord Skillings
North Square
Albert King
E. P. Smith
Lewellyn Stewart
John Smith
Samuel Kent
Ira Kent
Walter S. Rowe
Joseph Anthony
Hallers Pettingill
John Johnson
Elisha Budges
Ralph Sprague
John Howard
Cyrus Decost
Henry Roberts
Leslie Smith
Puritana Cure Promoted by Concord Firm in Boston Ad
An old advertisement extols Puritana as a multi organ purifier claiming it strengthens stomach, liver, kidneys and nerves. Fred M. Burroughs of N Boynton & Co Boston testifies to relief from stomach and bowel trouble after using Puritana. Package price listed at $1 for complete treatment including pills and tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Burroughs
N. Boynton & Co
Boston
Lincoln St
Charlestown
Puritana Compound Co
Concord
American Wringer Company Ad in Boston Listings
The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. Repairs are offered and delivered without extra charge. Write or call Tremont 764.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Missing Bride Found In Attleboro Farm Work
Eva Hackett, sought as a missing bride and widow, is employed by Dr. J M Solomon on a farm in Attleboro and matches the description of her father-in-law. She says she kept a Boston lodging house at 269 Columbus Avenue and that her husband’s father visited the house while the son was hospitalized. She claims a prior Boston marriage but cannot name the officiant or place. Mr Stockhouse has been summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
Eva Hackett
J. M. Solomon
Columbus Avenue
Boston
Stockhouse
Chapter of Accidents In City Street Work Falls and Injures Three
Cornelius Shea, 62, a carpenter at 5 Hamburg Street South End, fell 25 feet from a shed yard, breaking a shoulder and being hospitalized at City Hospital. he lives at 80 Dover Street. Michael Casole, 63 Endicott Street, working on a new building opposite King’s Chapel, fell 15 feet into a cellar and struck his head. Andrew Ahearn, a driver on a city ash cart, fell from his team at Bunker Hill and Mystic Streets in Charlestown and suffered serious injuries to head and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Shea
Hamburg Street
South End
City Hospital
Dover Street
Michael Casole
Endicott Street
King’s Chapel
Andrew Ahearn
Bunker Hill
Mystic Streets
Charlestown
Inquest Finds Pennyroyal Toll in Boyd Death at Seabrook
Amesbury June 11 The coroner's inquest into John N Boyd's death at Seabrook ended with a verdict of accidental death. Chemist Castelhoun noted pennyroyal in the stomach and inflammation. Medical Examiner Hurd said heart lungs and kidneys showed signs of intoxicant use. no liquor had been consumed for hours. His wife found him dead at five AM after a neighbor heard groans at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
John N. Boyd
Seabrook
Chase
Castelhoun
Hurd
Novel East Indian Furniture Exhibition Opens at Paine
A Paine Furniture Company display on Canal Street showcases East Indian and Chinese willow rush and cane furnishings. The collection includes chairs sofas tables and other pieces in fashionably tinted finishes such as grass green tea terra cotta French gray and buff. The exhibit promises to intrigue visitors with its novel shapes and artistic color schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
sealed proposals for telford macadam road in audubon Boston
Sealed proposals for building a Telford macadam road from Beacon Street through Ivy Street to Audubon road in Boston will be received at City Hall until 12 m on Friday June 19 1896. Proposals require a $500 certified check and bond. Projects include macadam gravel granite curb gutters and brick sidewalks with quantities listed and subject to city engineer estimates. Superintendent of Streets Ben J W Wells may reject any or all proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon Road
Beacon Street
Ivy Street
City of
Boston
City Hall
City
Massachusetts
Coeriera Nes Retis
Ben J. W. Wells
Good police work on string of downtown robberies
Patrick E Crowley of 8 Harrison Avenue was overhauled by Patrolman Leavett on Kneeland Street early yesterday morning. He was found with clothing and later linked to break ins at Andrew Harr 91 Tyler Street and possessions taken including cash watches and a pocketbook. Michael O Donnell of 76 Gold Street South Boston was arrested on a similar charge. John Brennan and Timothy Sweeney items were reported stolen. Broadway Shoe Company at 50 Broadway was robbed and a laborer reported seeing five or six men flee toward Broadway extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick E. Crowley
Harrison Avenue
Leavett
Kneeland Street
Crowley
Andrew Harr
Tyler Street
Timothy Sweeney
John Brennan
Michael O’donnell
Gold Street
Boston
Broadway Extension
Brooks
Broadway Shoe Company
Broadway
West End
Fiv
Missing Salem boy prompts search after school departure
Salem June 11. Fred Robinson six years old, son of Thomas S. Robinson of Swampscott Road, left home to attend school yesterday morning and has not been seen since. Father and neighbors searched nearby woods for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Fred
Thomas S. Robinson
Swampscott Road
Mr. Robinson
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Galivan
Five O’clock Club
Hammond
South Ferry Wharf
Alderman Donovan
Alexander L. Greene
Behring Sea Claims
College Grounds
Puritana
Pennyroyal
Grosch
Jerome E. Grosch
Felton Hall
Carles Osood
Powers Street
Relief Corps
Chicago
Henry B. Cragin
Western
Washburn & Moon
Oscar Capp
Cragin
Evanston
Peter O'Neill, Jr
Government Insane Asylum
Conn
A. W. Wheeler & CO
R. R
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Old Colony
Blanche DE Wolf
Baron DE Levay
Hungary
Blanche Francesco de Wolf
Bristol
R. IL
Baron Louis de Levay
Buda Pesth
Miss de Wolf
California
Samuel P. Colt
fMmpeu
Spain
National Military Academy of
King’s Hussars
Austria
City of Boston —Street Department
Shorty Atwood
Mt. Vernon and
Charles Streets
West Somerville
Atwood
Countie’s
Station 3
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Tolman — Mansfield
Canton, Mass
George Walker
Gilbert Tolman
Helen Mansfield
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
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