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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1896

Page

2

Watterson Discusses U S South United on Policy

London dispatch quotes Henry Waterson and Colonel Watterson warning that the South supports expansion of American foreign policy and would back war if needed. They defend the Monroe doctrine, predict U S dominance in the Americas, and forecast political upheaval in the 1900 election as offices and party lines shift. The interview critiques British and Irish affairs and notes American attitudes toward home rule and Trevelyan.

London the Chronicle Today Henry Watterson England Watterson South United States Canada Mexico Central South America America Treland Phenix Park Parnell

Catholic Missions to Non Catholics in New York Archdiocese

In New York June 18 a band of Catholic priests led by Paulist orator Rev Walter Elliott will begin parish missions for non Catholics across the archdiocese. Archbishop Corrigan named Elliott to lead, calling for secular priests to volunteer with incentives. Volunteering rectors will have pastorships vacant a year while curates gain two extra years seniority.

New York Walter Elliott Archdiocese of Corrigan Father Elliott

Dr. Perin 78 to sail abroad for study in England

The Rev. Dr. G. L. Perin pastor of the Every Day Church will sail on the Scythia July 4 for England. He will visit London and Glasgow to study social problems coffee houses and relief work for application at home. In his absence the church will be in charge of associate pastor Rev. Huberty James.

G. L. Perin Scythia England London Glasgow Huberty James

Honouring the Dead George M Rice Funeral Closures

To honor the memory of the late George M Rice a well known shoe man in this city the following shoe jobbing houses will close during the hour of the funeral at 2 30 today Parker Sampson Adams Company Parker Holmes Co Clark Hutchinson Company Winch Bros Hosmer Codding Co Batchelder Lincoln W F Mayo Co the Warren B S Company and Lamkin Foster

George M. Rice Parker, Sampson & Adams Company Parker, Holmes & Co Clark, Hutchinson Company Winch Bros Hosmer, Codding & Co Batchelder & Lincoln W. F. Mayo & Co Warren B. & S. Company Lamkin & Foster

John W Mackay Jr Estate Granted Admin to Father

New York June 18 Surrogate Arnold issued letters of administration to John W Mackay for the estate of his son John W Mackay Jr killed in France eighteen months ago by a fall from his horse The estate is entirely personal property valued at 565 600

New York Arnold John W. Mackay John W. Mackay, Jr France

William McKinley A Portrait of the Ohio Leader and Nominee

A historical profile tracing William McKinley from Poland Ohio youth through Civil War service to a Canton lawyer and Stark County prosecutor. It covers his political rise in Congress, the 1890 tariff debates, the 1896 campaign, and his governorship, highlighting his campaign prowess, party leadership, and protective tariff advocacy.

Talk of the City and Doan's Kidney Pills Praise

A Boston oriented piece blends sensational locality notes with personal testimony praising Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. B L Lyon describes relief from spinal trouble and dizziness after use, while the article touts Doan's as widely validated by Boston residents. It advertises 50 cent box price and postpaid availability through Foster Milburn Co. Also included are historical political notes on Governor McKinley and a biographical snippet about Ida Saxton McKinley, detailing her early life, marriage, bereavements, and steadfast support of her husband.

B. L. Lyon West Eagle St East Boston Doan

Alumni Banquet Recalls Boston College Past Evening

At a Boston College Alumni Association gathering last night a business meeting elected officers Augustine L. Rafter 82 as president James F. Gilfether 80 first VP Dr J J McGuigan 8 second VP Dr John F O'Brien 88 treasurer John D Drum 90 secretary Daniel J Gallagher 92 historian and adopted resolutions on the deaths of Rev M J Maloney and Rev M F Murphy and Jerome F Harty 87. Toastmaster Rev Joseph D Tracey 82 introduced Rev Timothy Brosnahan SJ who responded for Alma Mater and reflected on BC's history and changes including a new three year natural science course starting next September. Father Cummins 72 recalled early days and Father Fulton with anecdotes. Dr T J Ball spoke on Medicine, Hugh Walley 88 principal of Randolph High School defended teaching as a profession, Thomas Hurley 8? offered college reminiscences and Charles Martel spoke for the class of 1896.

Boston College Augustine L. Rafter James F. Gilfether J. J. McGuigan John F. O'Brien John,d. Drum Daniel J. Gallagher M. J. Maloney M. F. Murphy Jerome F. Harty Joseph D. Tracey Father Tracey Timothy Brosnahan Walter Brosnahan Tracey John ¥. Cummins Bapst Father Fulton Cummins T. J. Ball Hugh Walley Randolph High School Thomas Hurley Charles Martel

President Cleveland Says I Guess Not to Third Term

Washington June 18 President Cleveland declared I guess not in reply to a woman at the White House reception who hoped he would be here next year. Administration men regard the remark as a clear refusal to be nominated again though no formal offer or move toward the nomination has been made.

Poland Company E Twenty-third Ohio Youngstown Camp Chase Columbus Morehid Williiam McKinley R. B. Hayes McKinley H'M Congress William McKinley United States Fernando Wood Washington Cleveland White House

Those Rubber Hats

A Fire Department order announces that members dissatisfied with any uniform part, especially rubber hats, may surrender the item with its buttons at headquarters to receive their money. Signed by Colonel Russell, it states that complaints will lead to summary discharge.

Fire Department L. P. Webber Russell Department

New England Baptist Sunday School Convention Opens in Cambridge

The fourth annual meeting of the New England Baptist missionary Sunday school convention opened at Union Baptist Church in Cambridge Massachusetts the first time this branch has met in Massachusetts. The organization includes twenty seven Sunday schools with officers nominated by the committee led by N B Dobson of New York as president and John S Taylor of Hartford as vice president. G W Quarles of New York named treasurer and G N Quarles and others from New York listed as managers and officers.

New England Baptist Missionary Sunday School Convention Union Baptist Church Main Street Cambridge New England Baptist Association Massachusetts George N. Quarles New York N. B. Dobson John S. Taylor Hartford S. A. Washington

Plunder in a Cave near Marlboro Exposed Drake Gang

Police officers Mc Carthy and Loftus arrested Neilson Nedreau and Dennis Donoven from the Drake gang after a cave near Fort Meadow yielded a large booty. The gang, linked to numerous burglaries in Berlin, Hudson, Stow, Sudbury, and Marlboro, operated from that hideout. Drake, the leader, was arrested last fall and now serves a seven year state prison term.

Marlboro McCarthy Loftus Neilson Nedreau Dennis Donoven Drake Fort Meadow Berlin Hudson Stow Sudbury Combination

Kennealy Gone Missing After Morning Trip to Store

Cornelius Kennealy of 166 Boston Street South Boston vanished after telling his brother in law he would follow to pay a bill near Washington and Winter streets. Relatives searched the city with Mr G W Graves noting the man’s moody behavior and that police were notified.

Cornelius Kennealy Boston Street Boston Shepard & Norwell’s Washington Winter Streets Con

Missing Boston man leaves wife in fear and grief

Mrs Kennealy received a New York dated letter from her husband saying she is now a widow. He fled to New York leaving no money, worked at Shepard Norwell on Winter Street, rose from cash boy to warehouse lead, is about 25, and has been despondent. His wife, Alice Kinsman, hails from an old New England family. her health is poor.

Alice Kinsman New England

Italian laborer buried alive in Brockton well trench collapse

Antono Sepine, an Italian worker, was buried under 22 feet of sand while digging a well near Sprague and Montello streets in Brockton. Rescue crews labored through the night and into the next day, recovering his remains at midnight. He was unmarried with no relatives in the city.

Brockton Antono Sepine Sprague and Montello

East Boston officers assault case yields year inhouse

In East Boston District Court John J. Yan Martin Norton and Edward B. Winn were sentenced to a year in the House of Correction on assaulting Officer John J. Coughlin and trying to rescue a prisoner. They appealed and were held for the next Superior Court term in 1609.Lawyer Riley and Winn later obtained a warrant for Coughlin's arrest for assault with intent to kill with a July 6 court date.

East Boston John J. R.yan Martin Norton Edward B. Winn John J. Coughlin House of Correction Superior Court Thomas Riley Winn Hamons Officer Coughlin Coughlin

Misstep Ends In Ferry Pilot’s Critical Injury

Pilot John F. Carr of the ferryboat Revere fell between the drop and the vessel near the Boston side as it approached the drop. The boat backed, Carr was hauled to the deck and then removed to his home at 460 Commercial Street with severe internal injuries and doubtful recovery.

John F. Carr Revere Boston Carr No. 460 Commercial Street

Boston Pilgrims Abroad Visit Bishop in Farnham

American Congregational ministers on a pilgrimage visited Farnham yesterday and were received by the Bishop of Winchester. They had luncheon in the castle hall and were greeted with thanks offered by Hon. Jonathan A. Lane and Rev. A F E Dunning of Boston.

London Farnham Winchester Castle Jonathan A. Lane A. FE. Dunning Boston

Two Drummond Castle Survivors Tell of Sinking at Sea

Two crew members Godbolt of Yarmouth and Wood of London recount the night of June 16 when the steamer Drummond Castle sank after scraping the seabed. They describe clinging to a panel and plank for ten hours before rescue at Loconquet. most passengers, especially women and children, perished.

Brest United Press Drummond Castle Ile de Molene Godbolt Yarmouth Wood London Pierce Brown Loconquet Marquart Ushant South Africa Fromveur Passage Molene Castle Line Frenchburg Street Colonial Office Johannesburg

Milton Man A Victim Of Drummond Castle Sinking

Harry Hughes of Milton, 34, head bookkeeper for Charles Brewer & Co. of Boston, was among the passengers drowned when the Drummond Castle sank. He was unmarried, en route from a Cape of Good Hope trip via London for health and business reasons, and he was to be home in two weeks. He was nephew of the late Judge Thomas Hughes and son of William H. Hughes, whose family mourns deeply.

Harry Hughes Milton Drummond Castle Hughes Charles Brewer & Co Shipping Commission Boston Cape of Good Hope London Thomas Hughes Tom Brown Rugby William H. Hughes

Pro Patria Strands Off Big Bras d'Or With Cargo Value

Word reached yesterday that the French steamer Pro Patria, Captain Denis, bound from this port via Halifax to St Pierre and Miquelon, stranded at Big Bras d Or and lies in bad condition. It is expected to float today after cargo removal valued at 10 dollars. The Boston cargo includes flour from East Boston. Halifax cargo comprises general merchandise. Three binocular glasses will be forwarded to captains for rescues of ships Iceberg, Sedgemore, and Strathisla, noted in this city.

Pro Patria Denis Halifax N. Y St. Pierre Mig Big Bras d'Or Boston Marine Insurance Company The Insurance Company of North America Boston State Department P. O. Davies Robert Bartlett Sedgemore Melvin E. M. Unquhardt Strathisla William G. Davis

A Man and His Faith Puritana Hope Promised in Ad

An advertisement touts Puritana products as a complete trio for a disease conquering cure priced at one dollar. It directs readers to obtain via druggist or mail to Puritana Compound Co in Concord Avenue for the package including Puritana, Puritana Pills and Puritana tablets.

Purtrane Vuritana Compound Co Concord Ave

Vanderbilt Wedding Called Off Amid Illness Rumor

New York June 18. It is believed Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Grace Wilson will not wed today after an indefinite postponement due to Vanderbilt’s ill health. Doctors say he is confined by an acute rheumatism attack, with family plans to travel to a watering place and cancel the engagement later. The Wilsons plan to Newport for the summer.

New York Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Grace Wilson Mr. Vanderbilt R. T. Wilson Vanderbilt Newport Wilsons William H. Draper E. G. Janeway Vanderbilt House Young Vanderbilt Miss Wilson Wilson

Clerical Debate Over Secret Catholic Leagues in Baltimore

In Baltimore on June 18, a speaker described an American Catholic League as secret but not oath-bound. Cardinal Gibbons responded that he does not approve secret organizations within or outside the church and urged electing the best men regardless of religious beliefs. The American Catholic League and the American Catholic Teague in New York oppose the American Protective Association.

Baltimore American Catholic League Cardinal Gibbons

American Wringer Co Ad Promises Repairs Free of Charge

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cag hill Boston offering all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Caghill Boston Bissell

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