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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1894

Page

7

Split in Maine as Plummer Receives $25,000 Nomination

Charges of corruption by Cumberland county liquor officers threaten a Republican party split in Maine. The fight pits the Blaine faction against its foes, with calls for prosecution of deputy sheriffs and a possible end to the prohibitory law. Samuel D. Plummer of Scarboro won the sheriff nomination, a post valued at about $25,000 to $30,000 annually.

Portland Cumberland County Republican Party Blaine Cleaves Governor Cleaves Samuel F. Pearson Neal Dow Sheriff Cram Samuel D. Plummer Scarboro Plummer

Army reward hearing ends as Dr Mary Walker testifies

In New England Gleanings Lebanon New Hampshire the closing arguments in the Army reward hearing were made. Dr Mary Walker spoke for half an hour to spectators rather than the court as the judge warned her not to influence him. The Attorney General moved to dismiss petitions. Judge Smith said the facts would go to the December law term of the Supreme Court. Brown University elected Richard Olney as a fellow and made minor faculty changes at its meeting in Providence Rhode Island.

Lebanon N. H Mary Walker Smith Supreme Court Providence R. 1 Corporation of Brown University United States Richard Olney

Connecticut Valley Wellesley Association formed

Hartford graduates of Wellesley College met at the YMCA building yesterday and formed the Connecticut Valley Wellesley Association, an alumnae group.

Hartford Conn Wellesley College Connecticut Valley Wellesley Association

St Johnsbury Academy Class Day Exercises Report

In St Johnsbury Vermont the class of 1894 held class day exercises on academy grounds yesterday with a class concert tonight and commencement tomorrow morning. Prohibitionists in Worcester nominate George Wright for Congress. Melvin Adams of Gardner is the Governor's Council candidate. County nominations include Edward G. Watkins for county commissioner C B Knight for county treasurer John Ott for Worcester district register of deeds William L Woodcock for Fitchburg district register of deeds.

ST. Johnsbury St. Johnsbury Academy Worcester George Oe Wright Melvin Adams Gardner Edward G. Watkins C. B. Knight John Ott. Sutton Fitchburg William L. Woodcock Winchendon Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Louis H. Rogers Boston Abraham T. Rogers Boston Post John W. McKim Elijah George Register

German immigrant vanishes after theft and flight from arrest

New Haven reports Frank Hansen a German worker for Mayor Sargent’s factory disappeared after passing a $50 check to Landlord Buell of the Arlington House, then fled with a horse and carriage from Baldwin’s livery stable. The World Mercantile Agency faced a court assignment. Henry Zeigler, 67, committed suicide at his home. In Milford Mrs George de Wolf died mysteriously from poison. cause whether self-administered remains unclear.

New Haven Conn Frank Hansen Sargent Buell Arlington House Baldwin World Mercantile Agency William A. Wright Henry Zeigler Milford George de Wolf South Mendon Boston

Gloucester Police Chief Suspends Officer Amid Disquieting Complaints

Mayor Cook suspended Policeman Chapman for conduct unbecoming an officer and for violation of city ordinances. Rumors point to a rigid investigation of the department by the Board of Aldermen Friday evening as complaints against several officers mount. Mason mocks a revolver in a Merrimac street store saying the tale is a joke. Flynn returns to Danbury with shoes creditors left unpaid and is arrested for fraud seeking settlement.

Gloucester Cook Chapman Board of Aldermen Harperhill John Mason Merrimac Street Mason Danielsonville Conn P. J. Flynn Boston Flynn

Wesleyan graduate earns PhD summa cum laude

Word came to Middletown that Charles M. Wesleyan class of 1909 received the PhD summa cum laude from the University of Leipzig. In Greenfield Rev. Henry Hyde of the Second Congregational Church was given a farewell reception with a seal purse containing 150 dollars in gold, presented by the veteran Richard N. Oakman. Wilbraham Wesleyan Academy held commencement exercises with speakers Grace L. Atkins Bernard G. Barton Alice M. Farnham and John Von Bart addressing topics on life politics wealth and women's suffrage.

Middletown Conn Charles M Wesleyan Degr US University of Leipsic South Framingham Middlesex South Agricultural Society Framingham Greenhalge Union Avenue St. John the Baptist Frederick BE. Emrich Grace Congregational Church Alpha and Middlesex Concord Royal Arch A. M Orient Chapter O. BE Grace Church Emrich St. John’s Day

Anniversary Dinner Features Notable Speakers

At the anniversary dinner, Dr. George M. Steele served as toast master. Speakers included Mrs. M. A. Wythe, George Goddard, Professor J. F. Moore, the Rev. Mr. Herrick and the Rev. F. E. Jenkins.

Marion V. Herrick Alfred T. Davidson Fistean Bessie L. Nichols Robert T. Jones Independent Milo E. Knight George M. Steele M. A. Wythe George Goddard J. F. Moore

Thayer Academy Graduation Exercises Set for June 23

The Thayer Academy graduation will be held Saturday, June 23 at 1 p m. A reception runs from 8 till 7 p.m. Valedictory is by Miss Adith F Claflin and salutatory by Miss Lizzie M Hobart.

Braintree Thayer Academy Adith F. Claflin Lizzie M. Hobart

Sophomore prizes awarded for analytic geometry and calculus

General Sylvanus Thayer awards two prizes of 40 dollars and 20 dollars to members of the sophomore class. First prize goes to M. F. Brown of Somerville Massachusetts and second prize to M. H. Hoyt of Fitchburg Massachusetts for excellence in analytic geometry and differential and integral calculus.

Trotting Meet Opens at Waitsfield Fairgrounds

Barre Vermont report shows four races with three winners. Dondatella owned by Fred Hyde of Waitsfield won the four year-old class in 2:49. Dondatella led a $30 purse race at Waitsfield. Mystic owned by F J Houston won the three minute class in 2:49 1 2. John Black stone claimed the all age race in 2:40.

Braintree High School Graduates Ceremony at Town Hall

The Braintree High School graduation was held in the Town Hall with a large audience. Thomas A. Watson, chair of the school committee, presented diplomas to twenty one graduates including Sarah M. Kelley Helen V. Branley Bessie M. Drinkwater Cora A. Ratcliffe Emily S. Young Clara J. Dustin Arthur Fenderson John Queeny George E. Woodworth Ethel M. Brigham Bessie Winkfield Charles H. Gage Edgar H. Bowles Ada L. Carver Eva B. Allen Harry F. Vinton Bessie M. Jaze Mary S. Knight Abbie O. Hunt Charles H. French Fred C. McDowell Ellen H. Cobb.

South Braintree Braintree High School Thomas A. Watson Sarah M. Kelley Helen V. Branley Bessie M. Drinkwater Cora A. Ratcliffe Emily S. Young Clara J. Dustin Arthur §. Fenderson John Queeny George E. Woodworth Ethel M. Brigham Bessie Winkfield Charles H. Gage Edgar H. Bowles Ada L. Carver Eva B. Allen Harry F. Vinton Bessie M. Jaze Mary S. Knight Abbie O. Hunt Charles H. French Fred C. McDowell Ellen H. Cobb

Crosby resigns as Wiscasset & Quebec president

Due to continued ill health Hon. George H. Crosby of Albion resigns as president and general manager of the Wiscasset and Quebec Railroad. Captain R Rundlett of Wiscasset is elected president, Hon. W F P Flagg of Waterville becomes general manager, and William D. Patterson is named treasurer. Directors vow to push construction with vigor.

Wiscasset, Me George H. Crosby Albion Wiscasset & Quebec Railroad Company R Rundlett Wiscasset W. F. P. Flagg Waterville William D. Patterson

Lightning Sets Fire to Hay at Arnold Farm

A hay cock on G. H. Arnold's Middle Street property caught fire during a heavy thunder shower. The blaze was extinguished by the fire department, but only hay was damaged.

G. H. Arnold Middle Street

Vacation Rescue and Local Accidents Reported in Revere

Lieutenant John Neal of Engine 33 Boston and his 12 year old son Alexander were rescued after their boat capsized in a sudden squall near Pearl avenue Beachmont. A carriage crash injured Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Belcher, destroying the carriage and injuring both women. An insane man from Lynn named Martin Bulger was found near Foster's brickyard and will be taken to the police station by Lynn authorities tomorrow.

Revere John Neal Engine 33 Boston Fire Department Pearl Avenue Beachmont Alexander Martin Bulger Lynn Foster’s Brickyard Broadway

Salem Woman Dies at 92 in Early Rising Healthful Routine

Miss Sally Kitfield Trofatter of 183 Federal street Salem marks her 92nd birthday. Born June 21, 1802 near Bos ton street, she enjoys good health and sharp faculties, reads daily, follows current events, walks in fine weather, and rises at 4 a.m. to begin her day. She visits friend Mrs Abbie Osborne on Bos ton street and does her own work in a lower tenement.

Salem Sally Kitfield Trofatter Federal Street Dr. Torrey Boston Street Peabody Trofatter Times Abbie Osborne

Equity suit seeks voiding of Harris Palatial Car patent sale

A bill in equity filed in the Supreme Court alleges collusion and conspiracy in the May 15 sale of Harris Palatial Car Company patents. It prays the sale be set aside and the patents bought by J. B. Dunn resold at public auction. The new Harris Palatial Car Company is not a party and its later property rights likely remain undisturbed.

Supreme Court Harris Palatial Car Company J. B. Dunn

Market Dullness Masks Subtle Shifts In Stocks And Gold

The day brings weak quotations and lower London prices. Atchison volumes lead in Boston with about 14 000 shares traded amid short covering from major bears. Union Pacific fluctuates. Sugar and General Electric slip while Westinghouse holds firm. Dividends on preferred stock for both Union Pacific and U S Rubber are declared. Gold export plans face opposition as net exports this year lag behind earlier years. Sterling exchange in Boston remains firm with quoted rates.

London Boston Atchison New York Bears Union Pacific Bears Burlington Rock Island St. Paul New York General Electric Westinghouse United States Rubber Company Sterling Exchange

Wheat Market Summary From Chicago Trade Report

Yesterday's Chicago market report shows opening prices with highs and lows across multiple bids. Trading details include figures around 60 to 80, reflecting fluctuating demand and price movement on the Traders' Stock Exchange.

Chicago The Traders’ Stock Exchange Evenahire Street Boston Bee

Court schedules sessions and verdicts in Boston cases

Suffolk sessions list shows verdict for George W. Fales assignee of Comee for $5995.04 against J. H. Graves et al. in contract, Minnie Richmond suit for $3000 damages for alleged breach of marriage agreement, then a mechanic lien petition for $382 on Douglas Street property. Equity adjourns to Wednesday with no cases set for merit until fall.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Barker Superior Court Dunbar George W. Fales William T. Comee J. H. Graves L. Whipple I. R. Clark J. H. Fiske Minnie Richmond Robert Sloshburg Max Pischacher H. Dunham P. B. Kiernan Maynard Alfred H. Allen John Defren Douglas Street Boston Bishop Esther Perley Paige C. W. Cushing J. G. Holt Equity Aldrich

Miniature Almanac June 22 Almanac Details

The entry provides sunrise at 4 08 a m and sunset at 7 25 p m with day length 16 hours 17 minutes. Full sea times are 1 45 a m and 2 15 p m while the moon rises at 10 35 p m. Arrived.

Steamship Cambroman Discharging at East Boston Wharf

The steamship Cambroman from Liverpool is discharging at Pier 6 Grand Junction Wharves East Boston. All cargo may remain on wharves for hours from steamer arrival or at the Custom House. consignees must notify the collector if storing goods earlier. Wm. & Co. agents at 125 Milk Street.

Liverpool Grand Junction Boston Custom House Milk St

Insolvency notices for Morony Byfield Cavagnaro creditors

Notices announce assignees for insolvent debtors Marion Morony Beav er Kniping Co and J Cavagnaro Co with second and third meetings scheduled. Creditors may attend in Boston Cambridge and Worcester massachusetts and prove claims.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk J. Cavagnaro & CO Boston Woson

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