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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1898

Page

6

Grand Parade of Catholic Temperance Union in Boston

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America plans a five day national convention in Boston in August attracting around 10 000 delegates from across the country. Archbishop Williams and Boston clergy back events with a parade prize essays and a special book gift. The program includes masses at the cathedral a torchlight parade a Music Hall meeting with Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy and social events at Parker House and Cambridgeport hotels.

America Boston Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America Williams Archdiocese of Thomas Scullys Cambridge Wideawake Edwin Mulready Rockland Christian Endeavor Knight Templar Mulready Pennsylvania James H. Conley Charlestown Patrick Crowley J. F. Mundy Music Hall Boston Union National Union National Board of Government Parker House Faneuil Hall Wolcott Quincy Cambridgeport The

Poisoned Well Alarm in Norway Lake Maine

ParIs green poison placed in a well owned by Emerson Kilgore causes broad alarm. Seven people have been poisoned from daily water use but no deaths reported. Authorities see no clue to the perpetrator.

Norway Lake Paris Green Emerson Kilgore

Fitchburg rail route links Adirondack trains to scenic scenery

The article notes the Fitchburg railroad promotes fast Adirondack trains linking Picturesque Monadnock and Vermont green mountains with historic Lake Champlain shores along the route.

Monadnock Green Mountains Vermont Lake Champlain Fitchburg Railroad

Factory Blown Up at Woburn Highlands

B F Nichols's grease factory in Woburn Highlands exploded in the morning. Firefighters battled flames and smoke as residents reported loud detonations and a surrounding evacuation. No casualty details were immediately available.

Woburn B. F. Nichols Woburn Highlands

Explosion at Spanish Gun Factory Kills and Injures Workers

A mortar factory explosion and fire at 9:30 this morning injured several workers and destroyed the building. Six employees were inside. engineer MecGoff survived but in critical condition. Total loss pegged at 6000 dollars with no insurance.

MecGoff McGoff James MecGoff Anthony Dugan Patrick Brown Michael Cobin William Arbuthnot Nichols

Prorogued Today Rail Way Bill Wind-Up Senate Reconsideration

The 1898 Legislature neared prorogation as conference on the railway bill moved toward engrossing. Debate over East Boston grade crossing bill raised charges of discrimination against Democrats. Salary raises for Harbor and Land Commission passed to engrossment. other measures and amendments debated and sent to third reading before adjournment.

House State Board of Health Messrs Whidden Waltham Rowell Lowell Severance Lyr Rutland Hospital Messrs. Stone Springfield Chandler Somerville Hall Williamstown Senate McCarthy Boston Farley Roberts Whittlesey Soule Cook Irwin Rourke Suffolk East Boston Messrs. Shaw, Towle Williams Towle Smith Galivan Shaw Meiers George Hodgkins Chamberlain Plymouth Roe Worcester Essex General Court Bates Senator Towle Railroads Committee Harbor and Land Commission Kenefick Palmer Myers Cambridge Parsons Greenfield Pense Hampshire Putnam Middlesex Gallivan and Towle Dallinger James M. Ellis North End Messrs. Holden Norfolk Houce Harbor and Land Commissioners Messrs. Morse, Fairbank and Shaw

Women’s Federation Opens National Club Convention in Denver

The fourth biennial General Federation of Women’s Clubs convention gathers about two thousand attendees at Broadway Theatre Denver. President Mrs Ellen Henrotin of Chicago leads the session with speeches by Governor Alva Adams and Denver leaders. A luncheon at Mrs James Brown’s residence honors the speakers and federation officers.

Denver Col General Federation of Women's Clubs Broadway Theatre Ellen Henrotin Chicago General Federation Celia Parker Wooley Alva Adams Colorado T. M. McMurray M. D. Thatcher Chicago Federation Sarah Pratt Denver Woman's Club Henrotin James B. Grant W. H. Kistler C. P. Barnes Louisville Philip N. Moore St. Louis James Brown

Funeral for Zina L. Babbitt in West Roxbury

From his Maple street home in West Roxbury the funeral was held for Zina L. Babbitt who drowned at Houghs Neck on Sunday. He was a member of Lonegfellow Lodge of Odd Fellows Roslindale and was buried with lodge rites at Forest Hills Cemetery. The Rev. F W Merrick of South Evangelical Church conducted the service. Pallbearers included Noble Grand Charles Farr Leon W Andrews Past Grand Frank Brock and Dr Breen.

Maple Street West Roxbury Zina L. Babbitt Hough's Neck Odd Fellows Lonegfellow Lodge Roslindale F. W. Merrick South Evangelical Church

Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets Cure Stomach Trouble Motored

Munyon's Dyspepsia Pellets claim to cure indigestion constipation and all forms of stomach trouble. Distributed at all druggists with a 250 price tag.

Oldest Daughter of the Revolution Mary W. Fullerton Dies at 102

Mary Wiggin Fullerton, aged 102, died leaving one living child Mrs. E R Fowle of Portland and three grandchildren. Born in Tuftonboro New Hampshire her father James Wiggin was a Revolutionary War lieutenant. She married Benjamin Fullerton of Lowell who died in 1841.

Mary Wiggin Fullerton Fullerton Tuftonboro N. H James Wiggin Benjamin Fullerton Lowell E. R. Fowle Portland

Kutnow's Effervescent Powder Praised in Letters

Letters from Middlebury Vermont and Boston Massachusetts praise Kutnow's Effervescent Powder as a reliable remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Mrs Blake and Mr Bond report improvements and relief from headaches and general well being after daily use.

Kutnow Middlebury A. Bond A. H. Blake Bedford Street Boston Mass

Bond Issue Surges as Subtreasury Reaches 700000

Assistant Treasurer Joseph H. O Neill reports 222020 received from depositors ranging 20 to 500 with total bond receipts surpassing 700000 and nearing 1000000. Suburban towns and lenders from Boston to Washington drive demand as banks and post offices rush to handle small denomination subscriptions for Uncle Sam s loan.

United States Sub-Treasury Joseph H. O’neil Uncle Sam Washington Treasury Department Alexander Hamilton New York Boston O'Neil Gage

Five Thousand Dollar Reward for Moore Embezzlement Suspect

The National Bank of Commerce directors raised the reward for Frederick T. Moore, the missing assistant teller accused of embezzling fifty thousand dollars. A prior one thousand dollar bounty remains, and officials debate the bank’s losses and Moore’s possible whereabouts, with some suspecting he fled to Mexico.

National Bank of Commerce Frederick T. Moore Hallowell Watts Moore New York Mexico

Executions Reported in Missouri Across Cities

Jefferson City witnesses the hanging of Toba Lanahan and Ed McKenzie for murder and rape, with McKenzie killing a farmer for his money and Lanahan assaulting and murdering a 12 year old girl. In St Louis, John Thomas Chuetz is hanged for shooting his sweetheart.

Jefferson City Toba Lanahan Ed McKenzie McKenzie Lanahan ST. Louis John Thomaschuetz

Metropolitan Clothing Co at 176 Washington Street

Announcement highlights the Metropolitan Clothing Company offering custom made clothing at 176 Washington Street with tailored fittings and thorough cutting and finishing. It advertises fifty fabric styles including indigo blue cheviots tweeds and whipcords and notes samples available on request.

Metropolitan Clothing Company Washington Street

Charity Ball cast bids farewell this Saturday

Cast of The Charity Ball led by Mr Gilmour Mr Lewis and Miss Lawrence will give their last performance Saturday night at Castle Square Theatre. Souvenir reception for Miss Kittie Mitchell after Around the Town at Tremont Theatre Saturday afternoon draws many fans.

Gilmour Lewis Miss Lawrence Castle Square Theatre Company Tremont Theatre Kittie Mitchell Lovenberg Keith’s Strauss Zieher London David Belasco Heart of Maryland Norumbega Park

Theatrical Stage Employees present experimental show

The Theatrical Stage Employees staged a pleasing program at the Grand Opera House last evening. Officials and labor leaders attended, with a promising audience turnout. The act is described as experimental as members seek a lease of a Boston resort for permanent performances, buoyed by last night’s result.

Grand Opera House Boston

Boston College Class Day Celebrated in Historic First

Boston College marks its first class day with wide open rooms and large attendance. At 3 pm exercises in college hall feature Clauss oration by George A. Mc Jaughlin and class ode by Richard A. Splaine. A reception with President Brosnahan and Rev. Gasson follows, then glee club concert in the library. Dancing and receptions continue through the evening.

Boston College College Hall St. James Street Clauss George A. McJaughlin Richard A. Splaine Francis Dore James D. Russell Brosnahan Thomas J. Gasson Glee Club Catholic Union Worcester Square

Mrs Cohen Dies By Self Inflicted Gunshot At Home

Mrs David Cohen committed suicide at her Central street Home in Stoughton at 11 yesterday by shooting herself through the temple with a .38 revolver in front of her dressing case. Deceased was 88 and leaves six children. Mr Cohen is away and not expected home until week’s end. No reason given for the act.

David Cohen Central Street Stoughton Cohen

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