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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1896

Page

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Nino Hayes Testifies in Will Case in Middlesex Probate Court

Mrs Nino K Hayes wife of the testator testified about meeting Hayes at a dinner, his illiteracy in letters, and the Lexington years. She described his sober habits abroad and the costly boat episode. She declined jewelry offers while noting debts and Payed bills herself in Nice.

Nino K. Hayes Middlesex County Hayes Mr. Hayes Mme. Hayes Mr. Chaplin Mrs. Hayes Clyde Hunt Morse Mayes Lexington George M. Stone Windsor Connecticut Loving Batchelder Chaplin Nice Episcopal P Harold Vermont Evi Nina K. Hayes H. W. Chaplin Weathersfield Sheldon Mr. Morse William Royall Tyler Mr. Tyler Adams Academy Francis B. Hayes Eva Renfield Jones Colonel Hunt River Edward D. Porter Lexington Congregational Church

Osceola Mining Company 1895 Report Totals and Costs

Osceola Consolidated Mining Co reports 7,399,846 pounds mineral and 6,270,373 pounds refined copper from 1895. Net income $121,462.21. assets Dec 31, 1895 $278,062.65 after dividends. Cost per pound of refined copper up 0.005 of a dollar to 8.75 cents. output reduced by No. 3 shaft fire and No. 6 shaft sinking.

Osceola Consolidated Mining Company Hancock Eerreese

Appleton Academy 4th Reunion Highlights at American House

Appleton Academy graduates gathered at the American House for their fourth reunion as the room filled with warmth and nostalgia. A 300 chair rearrangement allowed guests to hear President John Herbert of Somerville and secretary Charles E. Swett report on the last meeting. Notables included Albert E. Pillsbury, Charles H. Burns, Hosea Kingman, and others as officers were re elected.

Appleton Academy John Herbert Somerville Charles E. Swett Hitchcock Churchill Lover Handy Andy Albert E. Pillsbury Charlies H. Burns Hosea Kingman P. Bancroft Cheries I. Amsden J. J. Hildreth

Harvard Students Urged to Stop Running on Sidewalks

Cambridge athletic committee appeals to students through The Crimson to halt running in street and unseemly dress. Captains of teams pledge not to run on sidewalks and to keep members clothed, directing use of indoor track when streets are unsuitable.

Old Cambridge Johnny Harvard University City Harvard North Avenue West End Crimson The Cambridge Faculty of Arts and Sciences J. H. Beale, JR

New Ferry Slip Proposed Between East Boston and City

Aldermanic ferries committee held a hearing on a new slip to expand service between East Boston and the city, with debate over exact location. City authorized 500000 for ferry improvements beyond the debt limit, and most favored a new slip with South Ferry access, near Rowe's or Central wharf experts weighing access and impact.

Aldermanic Committee On Ferries Aldermanic Chamber Boston Atlantic Avenue Rowe's Rowe’s Wharf W. W. Blackmer Nantasket Steamboat Company Thomas W. Proctor John H. Sullivan

Reed Club Formed in Lynn at Banquet

A Reed club was formed during a banquet at Hotel Seymour in Lynn on March 11. Speeches by Mayor Bessom ex mayor Hayes Captain J. G. B. Adams and the Hon Arthur B. Breed, among others, followed by the election of officers.

Dying Cowboy Seeks Detective Job In Watertown

A 17 year old youth named George H. Kecy, son of Joseph H. Kecy of Brookline New Hampshire, spent the night at the Watertown police station while en route to Minnesota. He arrived with a rifle, 22 caliber cartridges, a list of songs, and papers including a detective job application. Police doubt his tale of parental permission and intend to ship him home or hold for family notification.

Watertown Minnesota George H. Kecy Joseph H. Kecy Brookline N. H Concord Ohio Dixie Land New York Clara Scotch Brigade Cooney

Family in Roxbury Tenement Admits Severe Neglect

Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children reports a three room Roxbury home where six children and a baby live in squalor. Parents Burke and Norah intoxicated. older children fail to attend school. improvised vermin filled beds and no food found. Children removed to Catholic Home for Destitute Children awaiting March 19 hearing.

B. J. Loring Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Norfolk Avenue Roxbury John Burke Norah Elizabeth John Annie Mary Edward Forest’ S Street Burke L. G. Burnham Coal Company Swett Street Loring Roxbury Court Bolster

Who Was H Martin Died at New York Docks

A man identified as H or Hamilton Martin died of heart failure yesterday forenoon at the White Star Line docks in New York on the eve of the Majestic’s departure to Liverpool. He was about 35, dark, poorly dressed, and had bought a Boston to Brisbane ticket and foreign currency before leaving. Authorities notified Boston agent E A Adams seeking relatives as the body awaits identification.

H. Martin Hamilton Martin White Star Line Steamship Company New York Majestic Liverpool E. A. Adams Boston White Star Line Adams Post Martin Brisbane Australia Fall River

Boston to honor Gilbert Stuart with school named for artist

Public awakening spurs plans for a named schoolhouse and a memorial tablet atop Stuart’s marked but forgotten tomb. The National Stuart Fund Association launches appeals, with local officers and a publication drive to fund a prospective monument to the celebrated American portrait painter who died in poverty in 1828.

Boston Gilbert Stuart Stuart Stuart Fund National Stuart Fund Association Essex Street Washington Jefferson Adams Madison Monroe Europe George III Louis XVI Stuart Fund Association Edward H. Coates Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts S. W. Broad and Cherry Streets Philadelphia Penn S. H. Kauffman Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington, D. C T. Jefferson Coolidge France Henry G. Marquand Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Frank T. Robinson Whiting Street Roxbury Mass Frank Gair Macomber Water Street Frederick P. Vinton N. A Samuel R. Honey Stuart Family Newport R. IL A. T. van Laer New York City N. Y G. E. Manigault M. D Carolina Art Association Charleston S. C Walter Gilman Page Carroll Beckwith Fine Arts Federation West Fifty-seventh Street Francis A. Walker Institute Technology William Howe Downes Boston Transcript Philip A. Bruce Virginia Historical Society Richmond, Va Charles E. Hasbrook Boston Traveler William T. Evans Wendall Stanton Howard Art Interchange Alfred W. Elson Belmont Albert M. Morlan W. S. Howard

Charity Variety Benefit at Hollis Street Theatre

The Working Boys' Home charity event at Hollis Street Theatre promises a high quality program next Sunday. Featured acts include Signorina Della Rocca violinist, baritone David Lithgo, soprano Mrs Daniel Downey, and many other artists with a renowned Verdi Quartet, pianists, and dancers. Proceeds aid the non sectarian Working Boys' Home with a first class lineup expected.

Hollis Street Hollis Signorina Della Rocca David Lithgo M. Maurice Farkon Daniel Downey Worcester Carl Sobeski Martin Hennissey Verdi Phil W. Peters Nettie Peters John Kerneil Frances Harrison Bessie Peart Gilbert John Coates John le Hay Lawrence D’orsay An Artist’s Model” Company Augustus Cook Mme Sans Gene Fred Wright, Jr Hattie Morse Gerard Russo John Agnew Fontenoy Walter A. Hogan Alice Pierce Lew Morgan Theodore Walker David Fitzgibbon Dixon Robert Hilliard Aubrey Boucicault

Alter Ego Club hears on Monroe Doctrine address

Large attendance at the Alter Ego Club rooms last evening expected Willard Howland to speak on the Monroe Doctrine but ill health prevented his appearance. Ernest W. Roberts spoke on the metropolitan water system as the event closed with Welsh rarebit and musical selections by the Cary Gree Club.

Alter Ego Club Willard Howland Howland Ernest W. Roberts Metropolitan Cary Gree

May Meredith Extradited to New York on Larceny Charge

May Meredith a pretty brunette and local variety favorite, faced Judge Ely in Municipal Court and agreed to surrender to New York police. She is charged with larceny of a sealskin cloak valued at 150 and two diamond rings, from Miss Clara Barrett on March 4, and was surrendered to Detective Marshall for transport to New York City.

May Meredith Ely Clerk Ingalls New York City Marshall Metropolis May New York Clara Barrett

Local Wringer Company Ad in Boston Market

The American Wringer Company lists products at 16 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston. They offer all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Contact Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhill Boston Bissell Vrite Telephone Tremont

Sunken Monohansett Near Wood's Hole Gets Pumps Placed

At Wood's Hole Vineyard Haven March 11 divers patched the ship's breach and two steam pumps were installed aboard the sunken steamer Monohansett. Authorities believe she can be pumped out and floated with the pumps.

Vineyard Haven Mass Wood's Hole

Lieutenant Babcock Dies in New York

Lieutenant William Babcock executive officer of the U S S Michigan died at the University Club in New York this evening. He was about 40 years old and appointed to the navy from Kansas.

New York William Babcock U. S. S. Michigan University Club Navy Kansas

District Deputy War and Masters Banquet At Youngs Hotel

About fifty members gathered for a banquet at Youngs Hotel hosted by the District Deputy War and Masters Association. Most Worshipful Grand Master Edwin D. Holmes presided with Right Worshipful Grand Master Henry J. Mills serving as secretary.

War and Masters’ Association Young’s Hotel Edwin D. Holmes Henry J. Mills

Burglar Arrested After Attempt on Lodging House

Robert W. McFarlane, 28, of 32 Leverett Street, is jailed on $1200 bail for breaking and entering at a twenty room lodging house run by Mrs. Augustus Betts at 9 Leverett Street. Lodgers aided in the search after a midnight burglary attempt. McFarlane was identified by Mrs. Betts and her niece Emma Betts and later arrested in his room. He worked for Walker & Pratt in steamfitting and hails from Pictou Nova Scotia.

Robert W. McFarlane Augustus Betts Leverett Street Mrs. Betts Post Gilet McFarlane

Men of New England Mails Postmasters Meet at Crawford House

The New England Postmasters Association held its annual meeting at Crawford House with about forty members present. President Henry H. Johnson of Haverhill presided as officers were elected including vice president William F. Cass of Salem and secretary treasurer E. O. Winsor of Chelsea. Guests included C. W. Ernst and T. J. Boynton.

New England T. J. Boynton Ernst Boynton Dayton New York William L. Wilson Mark W. Grimes West Medford Thacher B. Lucas Middleboro Gardner W. Pearson Lowell P. W.W. Reardon Winchester Fred A. Barker Keene N. H J. M. Hollywood Brockton E. J. Knowlton Manchester Edward M. Wall Holliston Edward J. Brown Framingham Charles W. Ellison Melrose John Singer, Jr A. K. Goodwin Pawtucket George L. Swett Portland William O. Goldsmith Andover Bushnell Danforth Williamstown A. D. Hoitt Arlington G. Eugene Fisher North Attleboro J. W. McNamara Clinton Eke Hagerty Woburn James T. Burke Quincy L. Pearson Gloucester Charles F. Riley Dedham Charles H. Stacy West Newton

Boston Merchants Association Meets at Young's Hotel

The Boston Merchants Association held its regular monthly meeting with Mayor Quincy and Jerome Jones as special guests. President Leeson chaired as members discussed city finances, harbor needs, ecommerce and manufactures department, naval reserve enrollment, Governor Greenhalge’s death, and a memorial to Congress urging Terrey bankruptcy law enactment.

Boston Merchants’ Association Young's Hotel Quincy Jerome Jones Leeson Washington Boston Harbor Boston Department of Ecommerce and Manufactures Naval Reserve Greenhalge Banking and Currency Committee Congress

Bids Sought for Hay Straw and Oats at Exhibition

Mechanics' Building invites bids from suppliers for hay straw and oats for the Boston Horse Show. Bids are to be received at the office of the Boston Horse Show No 49 State St room 28. Further particulars available at the same office.

State St

Committee Hearing Scheduled for Millbury Station and Sunday Trains

The Massachusetts Committee on Railroads will hold a continued hearing on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Room 130, State House, Boston. Citizens of Millbury seek a new station at Millbury Junction and additional Sunday trains between Worcester and Millbury Junction. Arthur H. Wellman presides as chairman with Charles P. Bond as clerk.

State House Boston Committee On Railroads Millbury Millbury Junction Worcester Arthur H. Wellman Charles P. Bond

Insurance hearing on credit and liability lines in Massachusetts

Commonwealth notice states the Committee on Insurance will hear interested parties on House Bill 808 extending insurance laws to credit insurance and petitions for charters for Coal Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Co and Employers Liability Insurance Co. Hearing set for March 16 at 11 a.m. in Room 187 State House. Chairman WM A Morse and Clerk Wm W Davis oversee proceedings.

State House Boston Committee On Insurance Coal Dealers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co Employers’ Liability Insurance Co A. Morse Wm. W. Davis

Hearing on Insurance Bills for Lives of Children

The notice invites interested parties to a hearing on House Bill 470 about insurance on children's lives, also Home Bill 326 on industrial insurance reports, and House Bill 757 on industrial insurance policies. The session is in Room 187 State House on Tuesday March 17 at 10 30 a m conducted by WM A Morse chairman.

State House Boston Committee On Insurance A. Morse Wm. W. Davis

Hearing on House Bill 861 at State House chamber

A hearing to interested parties on House Bill 861 to amend form of standard fire insurance and define contracts written therein will be held in Room 187 State House on Thursday March 19 at 10 30 a m. Chairman WM A Morse presides.

State House Boston Committee On Insurance

Insurance Committee Sets Hearing on House Bill 469

The Committee on Insurance will hear interested parties on House Bill 469 regarding beneficiaries of fraternal and assessment companies at Room 1387 State House on Monday March 16 at 10 30 a m. Chairman WM A Morse and Clerk William W Davis announce proceedings.

State House Boston Committee On Insurance

Hearing on Bicycle Railroad Charters in Boston Area

The Committee on Street Railways will hear petitions for charters of the Boston & Brockton Bicycle Railroad Boston & Cambridge Bicycle Railroad Boston & Dedham Bicycle Railroad and an amendment to the Boston & Lowell Bicycle Railway Charter. Meeting at State House Room 136 Friday March 14 at 10 30 a m. Chairman Joel D Miller Clerk George H Mellen.

State House Boston Committee On Street Railways Boston & Brockton Bicycle Railroad Boston & Cambridge Bicycle Railroad Boston & Dedham Bicycle Railroad Boston & Lowell Bicycle Railway Company Joel D. Miller George H. Mellen

Better postal facilities for Boston

The House in committee of the whole considered the post office appropriation bill and referred it. Bramwell proposed striking $196,000 for trunk line special facilities Boston to Washington via New York to Atlanta and New Orleans. Vote 111 yeas 134 nays. Western members opposed, Past and South supported. The bill then passed.

Washington House Bramwell Boston New York Atlanta New Orleans Yeas

Major Lyman W. Clark Dies in East Boston

Major Lyman W. Clark of East Boston died at his home on Lexington Street after a liver cancer illness. Born in 1837 in Troy New York, he served in the Imperial Associates treasurer and was a past commander of Joseph Hooker Post 28 G A R. The body will be taken to Bennington Vermont for burial with Baalbec Lodge and the post accompanying.

Lyman W. Clark Boston Lexington Street Major Clark Troy N. Y Baalbec Lodge A. M Imperial Associates Joseph Hooker Bennington

Baptist Social Circle Celebrates 55th Anniversary

The Social Circle linked to First Baptist Church marked its fifty fifth anniversary with an entertainment and supper in the church parlors last evening. About 150 attendees filled the gathering as Rev. Dr. Bakeman delivered an address.

First Baptist Church Bakeman

Bank Wrecker Crandall Sentenced in Tennessee

J. B. Crandall former president of the First National Bank of Johnson City Tenn was sentenced to eight years in prison for bank wrecking and peculations totaling sixty two thousand dollars.

Knoxville, Tenn J. B. Crandall First National Bank of Johnson City Tenn

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