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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1894

Page

2

Marriages and gatherings color North Shore life in Revere

In Revere near Mt Fern avenue East Boston resident William E Parker wed Hattie L McBride at their summer home with Rev H Hugh Munroe officiating. Elsewhere a Walnut Avenue School graduation was celebrated in Memorial Hall with multiple performances and diplomas. A Star of the Sea Church East Boston wedding to Andrew Croty of Boston featured a large reception at the New Winthrop Hotel and a honeymoon at the White Mountains. A Roxbury Immanuel Society picnic at Winthrop Highlands followed by whist at Leighton House. The Nimbus yacht returned with new sails.

Walnut Avenue School Revere Memorial Hall Arthur J. Colan Fred J. Boyle Grant John H. Schroeder Carrie B. Cambridge Scholars J. Walter Cobb Gertrude M. Vidler William C. R. Kester Eldiva M. Lagomarsino Yorktown May E. C. Vidler Frederick JT. Curry Ellen D. Hichborn M. K. Putney E. ¥. Cummings America Fred Joseph Boyle Edward Corbett Butler Carrie Belle Cambridge James Walter Cobb Arthur Joseph Colan Frederick Thomas Curry Charles Frank Dondero John Thomas Gallagher Matthew Francis New Winthrop Hotel Andrew Croty Boston Hugh Roe. O'Donnell James Croty Theresa Slattery White Mountains Immanuel Society of Christian Endeavor Roxbury Winthrop Highlands Grover’s

Strung Up Testimony at Public Institutions Hearing

Witness Alexander C. Morrill testified at City Hall before the aldermanic committee on Deer Island House of Correction abuses. He described strung up prisoners, Loafers Hall gambling, and numerous punishments while recounting riot activity and medical neglect, prompting cross examination and heated debate over witness anonymity.

City Hall Hallstrom Alexander C. Morrill House of Correction Deer Island Institution Flo Twe Burdell Loafers’ Hall Proctor House of Industry House of Reformation Hospital Edward Fitzgerald

Seymour paper mill shuts down unexpectedly

Hartford Windsor Locks mill idled for an indefinite period after a sudden shutdown. Night crew told there would be no work for the present as operations halted. Greenfield youths Robbed on Turners Falls road by four highwaymen, money pipe and tobacco stolen. suspects at large.

Hood A. P. Cooley Franklin Falls Hartford Conn Seymour Windsor Locks Greenfield William Riddell Stony Donaldson Turners Falls

Notorious burglars captured after jail escape

Winsted Conn James Saunders and John Riley long sought after burglary escape from Litchfield jail were caught yesterday morning in Sharon by jailor Sedgwick of Litchfield confirming an end to the manhunt.

Danville Baptist Association Opens Annual Meeting

The 5th annual meeting of the Danville Baptist Association opened at First Baptist Church Passumpsic Vermont and runs through Wednesday and Thursday. The committee includes Revs. J. T. Buzzell I. M. Randall and H. M. Douglass. The opening program featured a young people's meeting led by Willis E. Somers and reports from young people's societies. Topics discussed included What the Church May Do for the Young People and What the Young People May Do for the Church.

Katie D. Peck Frank Leach

Notable Deaths and a Manslaughter Charge in Three States

Providence report notes Mrs Ma O Bryan aged 101 died in Rhode Island. Hartford Police Court sets Timothy Conners at 500 bond for manslaughter after he struck and killed Mrs Juliet Closson while riding a bicycle. case moves to Superior Court.

Providence R. I Ma O'Bryan Ireland Hartford Conn Bill Timothy Conners Conners Juliet Closson

Odd Fellows' Beneficial Association elects officers

In Providence the 27th annual meeting at Odd Fellows Hall elected William R. Dutemple as president and George H. Olney, J. E. C. Farnham as first and second vice presidents. M. Bliven was chosen secretary and Charles Kenyon treasurer with directors drawn from most lodges of the association.

Providence R. I Odd Fellows’ Beneficial Association Odd Fellows’ Hall William R. Dutemple George H. Olney J. E. C. Farnham M. Bliven Charles Kenyon A A

Fire destroys Wheeler & Howes building. fireman dies

In Bridgeport a four story brick building owned by Wheeler & Howes, wholesale coal and grain merchants, burned. Fireman Judd fell from a thirty foot ladder and died from injuries. The blaze drew the entire department, and after three hours the fire was under control. Loss to stock estimated between two thousand and thirty thousand dollars, insured.

Bridgeport Conn Wheeler & Howes Til Judd Pete J. Meeler

Deputy Sheriff Victim of Pickpocket at Train Station

Elijah R. Read deputy sheriff was robbed Monday night at the railway station. A pickpocket stole his gold watch chain and arm valued at $150. Read seeks the return of the property and the thief’s capture.

Attleboro Elijah R. Read

First Warrant Served in Providence Club Case

The first warrant for policy playing was served on Steven McMaugh, president of the Garrison Club. In District Court he pleaded not guilty and was held for trial on July 17. He will test the constitutionality of the law.

Providence R. 1 Steven McMaugh Garrison Club

Bates Alumni elects Oakes and Palmer to overseers

In Lewiston yesterday the Bates Alumni Association chose W. H. Oakes and L. W. Palmer as alumni representatives on the board of overseers. The group allocated 200 dollars for the library and announced officers would be chosen Wednesday. The commencement concert took place in Music Hall last evening.

Lewiston Bates Alumni Association W. H. Oakes L. W. Palmer Music Hall

Middlebury College Prize Speakings Announced

The Parker prize speakers include Karl the Martyr by Luther A. Brown Galway New York and The Dandy Fifth by Arthur C. Parkhurst Templeton Massachusetts along with Chariot Race. Merrill speakers present Shamus OBrien by David H. Blossom Granville New York and Cronin Murder Trial by James Moore Amboy Centre New York with Lasca by Leroy C. Russell New Haven Connecticut.

Middlebury Middlebury College Karl Martyr Luther A. Brown Galway N.Y Hofer Thomas G. Lyons Middlepury Albertus Perry Gloversville N. Y Arthur C. Parkhurst Templeton Mass Merrill Shamus O’brien David H. Blossom Granville Bennington Crafion Frank N. Davis Mendon Charles E. Fitzpatrick Zagonyi Carl M. Merrill Charles A. Monroe Middlebury; “Cronin “Murder Trial,” James Moore, Amboy Centre Mission Ridge Edward M. Roscoe New Haven Lasca Leroy C. Russell

Vermont Veterans Groups Open Twelfth Encampment

Morrisville Vermont hosts the twelfth annual Vermont Division Sons of Veterans encampment along with the fourth annual Vermont Division Ladies Aid event and the Lamoille Valley Veterans Association reunion. Townspeople decorate Maple Street with flags and patriotic displays as delegates arrive for the opening night.

Morrisville Vermont Division Sons of Veterans Ladies’ Aid Lamoille Valley

Fraud case card opens with bogus mortgage used

Swanton Vermont Frank Foster a clerk in Dr G Furman’s law office secured 400 dollars from John Moore of Nutts Corners Canada by a bogus mortgage on his wife’s farm He left for the South Tuesday evening and authorities suspect he may be in Boston

Swanton Frank Foster G. Furman John Moore Nutts Corners Canada Foster Oston

Insolvent Northampton Dealer Files Voluntary Petition

John VS Riley a fan cy dry goods dealer files a voluntary insolvency petition. He owes 8000 dollars and lists assets of 1000 dollars. Creditors include Bos ton wholesalers and the Hampshire County National Bank, which is secured.

Northampton John VS. Riley Boston Hampshire County National Bank

Notable Portsmouth resident dies after long business career

Portsmouth obituary notes the death of a well known citizen aged years. He built a dry goods business in Boston and Salem, then returned to his native city about ten years ago. Survived by several daughters and a son, he was a member of Franklin Lodge Knights of Pythias in Somerville.

Portsmouth N. H Georgc Boston Salem Zor Franklin Lodge Knights of Pythias Bomerville Mane

Prize speaking at Goddard Seminary in Barre

The prize speaking contest at Goddard Seminary Barre took place last evening with students delivering speeches followed by judging.

Barre Goddard Seminary

Local Names in Debating Club and Readings List

Janita L. L. Leonard of Calais presents Lasca and The Boat Race. Florence Sturtevant of Hartland leads County Debating Club readings. Edna Kinie of Woodsville performs Thumb Trump, while Emma Foster of East Montpelier offers The Swan Song. Richmond Kent of Calais reads Selections from Birds Christmas Carol.

Janita L. L. Leonard Calais Lasca Florence Sturtevant Hartland County Debating Club EF. R. Sears Boston Mass Thumb_Trump Edna Kinie Woodsville N. H Emma Foster East Montpelier Boss Fargo Rodney F. Willard North Montpelier Ilivia Dudley Bryant's Pond Zepata City Richmond Kent Kate Kent

Populists Hold Vermont Mass Convention Names and Nominations

In Montpelier the Populists gathered a mass convention with fourteen attendees. A. J. Bee of Swanton was elected chairman and spoke against the Republicans. A. C. Way of Burlington became secretary, and multiple candidates were named for statewide offices including Thomas B. McGinnie for Governor and H. W. Couro for Lieutenant Governor.

A. F. Spaulding Northfield J. G. Jenne Enosburg

John Hamblin Dies at 60 in East Wareham

John Hamblin a well known contractor and Mason died suddenly at his home in East Wareham at age 60 after retirement from work. Heart disease was the cause and he leaves a widow.

Buzzard’'S Bay John Hamblin East Wareham

Meteor lights sky and shakes Franklin town

At about 9 PM a brilliant meteor fell nearby and exploded with a loud flash that rattled many Franklin homes, drawing residents to windows and doors as the sky lit briefly.

Franklin

Law and Order League Likely in Nashua

A secret Roe group met at WCTU rooms to discuss forming a city league. The WCTU issued a call for a mass meeting to invite Rev. A J Wheeler of Concord. One speaker urged prosecuting city officials for perjury and neglect of duty, as reporters were kept out.

Nashua N.H Roe People A. J. Wheeler Concord Law and Order League

Charles S Ingalls Dies After Illness at 63

Charles Sidney Ingalls died in the morning at 63 after a short illness from nervous prostration. He leaves a widow, one daughter, three brothers and a sister. He was longtime secretary of the New England Bureau of Shoe Credits in Boston and well known in the shoe trade. His father, the late Sidney Ingalls, was a prominent Lynn citizen.

Lynn Charles Sidney Ingalls Philip S. Tanley Samuel C. Pitman Swampscott Ingalls New England Sidney Ingalls

Watertown Bull Rampage Ends With Fatal Shot

A wild bull escaped from Watertown cattle yards yesterday afternoon causing chaos on Arsenal street. It gored a man named Warren Barron and toppled a five foot wall before injuring a horse and demolishing a buggy. The animal was ultimately killed by a man named Bluler after three shots.

Watertown Warren Barron Arsenal Street Mally Bluler

Tirrell Charges Patrolman Estes With Harassment in Boston

William C Tirrell of Boston Street South Boston says Patrolman Estes of Division 6 pursued him and assaulted him on June 15 around 11 p m. Tirrell cites fear of bodily harm and says witnesses will testify while his attorney frames the complaint at police headquarters.

William C. Tirrell Boston Street Boston Estes Division 6 Tirrell South Boston Coleman John J. Browne Office of the Post Third Bolton Street Betes

Free Medical Services For All Diseases Offered By Dr Dewey

Free examinations and medical attendance to all applicants. Dr Dewey, specialist, continues until July 1. Offices at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday 10 to 4. Closed Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston ‘Street

Man Arrested in Fatal Assault on Daniel Connolly

Henry Kane of 40 Wall Street West Mind was arrested after confessing to a drunken unprovoked assault that killed Daniel Connolly Monday night. Witnesses say the attack on the sidewalk was unprovoked. Kane awaits arraignment on manslaughter charges as Dr. Draper reviews the wound.

Thomas Lomasney Superior Criminal Court Frank B. McKenna West End House of Correction Municipal Criminal Court Henry Kane Wall Street West Mind Gilmore Sailor Supple Station 3 Daniel Connolly Kane Merrimac Street Abbott Dwyer Joy Street Hotel Royal Court Street Green Street Watts Draper Butt Connolly

Mabel Jordan Crewman Hurt At Sea The Landsman

The schooner Mabel Jordan arrived from Cienfuegos with cargo of sugar. Seaman Joseph McDonald was badly injured when his hand was caught in a sheet block during tacking. He is hospitalised and may lose few fingers. Captain Meyers and Mr. Swensen assisted him. Captain D H Smith spoke on inventors wealth and plans to support indigent inventors with a home. The Onalaska prepared for Cape Breton voyage after repairs.

Mabel Jordan Meyers Cienfuegos Joseph McDonald McDonald Mr. Swensen Atlantic Avenue D. H. Smith Cape Breton Delaware

Murder mystery linked to Natick Wellesley case resurfaces

Reports from Cape district tie the 1893 Littig murder near the Wellesley boundary to Fritz Butchman and his wife Mary. Mary’s delirious outburst followed by Littig’s battered body triggered investigation and later release of Butchman. The tale notes repeated local murders with no convictions.

Natick Jacob Littig Wellesley Cape District South Natick Mary Fritz Butchman Pfeiffer Fritz Littig Butchman Charles George

Boston to Nantucket Round Trip via Old Colony Lines

The summer timetables of the Old Colony system allow weekday round trips from Boston to Nantucket. The 5 45 a.m. departure connects at Wood's Hall with the New Bedford boat. Send a 2 cent stamp to the general passenger agent in Boston for the Manual of Old Colony Resorts.

Old Colony New York, New Haven & Hartford Boston Nantucket Wood's Hall New Bedford Park Square Station Massachusetts

Boston Police Ticket Battle Draws Legal Fire

Boston lawyers condemn the police board action to bar hotel and saloon tickets as groundless and liable for damages. New York Stock Quotation Company hires Judge Corcoran to contest Captain Pierce order, while New England Printing and Telegraph Company also prepares to fight. The board aims to avoid court clashes but faces mounting opposition and possible litigation.

Boston New York Police Board John W. Corcoran Pierce New England Printing and Telegraph Company Osborne New York Company Martin Journal Board of Police

Forger Walter Pleads Guilty in Vermont Courthouse

Charles T. Walter, charged by grand jury with four forgeries totaling 8700 dollars, pleaded guilty to all indictments in St. Johnsbury. The court sentenced him on the $3000 forgery to five years in State Prison and kept the other three indictments for later action.

ST. Johnsbury Charles T. Walter Charles Prouty Newport Walter T. C. Fletcher

Ice bound fleet reports lively life on Mackenzie Island

A letter from John Lucas, mate of the Grampus, dated November 21, 1893, describes a seven vessel wintering fleet at Mackenzie River mouth. The Narwhal increased its tally to sixty four whales while others made no new catches. A new house, concerts and minstrel shows entertain crews as a piano arrives with Captain Sherman's wife.

New Bedford Herschell Island Mackenzie River John Lucas Grampus San Francisco Canada Sherman Francisco

Bambino Arrives in Bedford New Bedford from Warwick

Russell Grinnell's Bristol built boat Bambino reached Bedford today after a trip from Warwick.

New Bedford Russell Grinnell Warwick

Seaside affair unfolds with bold confession

In his first season by the sea a nervous man walks the beach with a girl in a red blazer. He asks for commitment and, after her affirmative, falters that the moment is sudden. The Detroit Free Press records the tense exchange and the decisive reply.

Detroit Free Press

American Wringer Co Manufacturing and Repair Services

The American Wringer Co located at 13 and Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and handle orders by mail with prompt attention. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Mall Tremont

For Sumner Cottages at lowest prices

Sumner Cottages offered at the lowest prices with bed ding. A W Wheeler and Co located at 43 and 65 Hanover Street Boston opposite American House.

Sumner A. W. Wheeler & CO Hanover Street Bostem American House

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