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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1895

Page

2

Tremont Theatre Benefit for Working Boys Home Packs Tremont

Tremont Theatre overflowed for the annual benefit, gathering large audiences thanks to an all star program of instrumental music songs and readings. Performers including Burr McIntosh Nellie B Chandler Peter F Dailey Mme Mathilde Cottrelly Dan Daly Miss Jeanette St Henry and many others entertained while managers charity officers and volunteers expressed gratitude for widespread support.

Tremont Theatre Tremont Theatre Orchestra Manola- Mason Burr McIntosh Nellie B. Chandler Peter F. Dailey Mme Mathilde Cottrelly Dan Daly Professor Martin Jeanette St. Henry Hugh Chilvers Joseph Haworth Shamus O’brien William A. Hallen Euterpe May Irwin Andrew Mack M. T. Callahan William J. Quinn William H. Dowling John F. Ford

Fire at Rev. G L Perin’s Dorchester home

A two and a half story frame dwelling at Linsey and Waldeck streets Dorchester owned by Rev. George L. Perin caught fire discovered at 10 24 pm. An alarm from Box 938 was sounded. Cause suspected as overheated furnace. Damages estimated at 1500 dollars.

Linsey Waldeck Streets Dorchester George L. Perin

Governor’s Boston patrol highlights immigrant integration

Lowell March 17 Special to the Post reports Governor Greenhalge's Sabbath quiet at home after a Boston night patrol. He praises New England Puritan roots, admires immigrant assimilation, comments on Italian and Chinese communities, and notes the patrol aims to boost police efficiency. He hints future action without specifics.

Lowell Boston Post Curtis Wolcott Massachusetts New England

Dewey Medical Co Advertises Free Health Services

The Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street rooms 7 and 8 offers free examinations and treatments for all diseases until cured. Services available daily with hours from 8 to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays 10 to 4.

Dewey Medical Co Boylston Street

Hood’s Sarsaparilla: The True Blood Purifier Prominence

An old advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the sole blood purifier. It claims relief for liver ills biliousness and headaches. The fragment notes a price of 25 cents and promotes the product as a universal cure-all.

Hood

Superintendent Wheeler Tours Boston Street Cleaning Rounds

Supt Wheeler inspected the large street cleaning force in downtown Boston, noting the markets and business districts were cleared of refuse. Deputy Phil Jackson led one of the year’s biggest crews, with Wheeler touring North and West Ends and bridge approaches before returning home to Dorchester.

Wheeler Boston Phil Jackson City Hall Market District Jackson Dorchester

Chase Over Roofs at Riverside Gambling House

Bridgeport police raided a Union and Water streets resort run by James Jacques at 2 am. Gambling was in full swing. escapes over surrounding roofs followed. About 50 prisoners were detained, including both black and white patrons. Jacques faces charges of running a house of ill fame, gambling, and Sunday liquor law violation.

Bridgeport Conn James Jacques Union and Water Streets Jacques New Haven New England

Parishioners Oppose Notre Dame Church Sale in Worcester

A second Worcester meeting of Notre Dame parishioners today protested selling the old church and urged preserving the first French church in the city. They selected a three member committee to manage finances and will present resolutions to Bishop Beaven.

Worcester Notre Dame Fox Mills Beaven

Irish rights and American liberty highlighted in Fitzgerald Salem visit

Congressman Fitzgerald spoke at a Sheridan Club event in Salem. He traced Ireland's struggle for liberty, praised Irish soldiers in U.S. history, named Jeremiah O'Brien and Commodore Barry, and cited Irish contributions from Revolution to Civil War. A rousing reception followed his hour long address.

Congressman Fitzgerald Salem Sheridan Club Turner Fitzgerald Ireland Washington St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick Jeremiah O’brien Commodore Jack Barry Mexico

American Wringer Co. Advertises Household Devices

The American Wringer Co. advertising 138 and 18 Broadway extension markets wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail encouraged. Telephone contact provided.

The American Wringer Co Broadway

Lowell Riots After A P A Paper Man Brawl At St Patrick Day Parade

A Saturday disturbance in Postoffice square during a St Patrick’s Day procession left John O’Neil of the A P A paper bruised and briefly blinded by red pepper. Police detained O’Neil and multiple A P A affiliates while three men Morgan Keefe Kiernan and a woman Mary A. Hutter face trial. Citizens consider ousting O’Neil as a riot instigator.

Lowell Postoffice Square Wolf Tone John O'Neil Herald O'Neil Curch Frank A. Brown Dracut Herald Foster O’neil John Mohant Middle Street Mary A. Hutter Hutter Morgan Keefe Kiernan

Reed Going Home After Washington Visit

Ex Speaker Reed plans to leave Washington tomorrow and will not return until Congress reconvenes. He will spend time in New York before returning to Maine and has declined public addresses to rest. Reed’s health appears unsettled and he doubts an extra session unless the Supreme Court strikes down the income tax.

Washington Reed Congress New York Maine Supreme Court

Highway Robberies Under Scrutiny In Newton

Police quietly investigate a spate of recent highway robberies in Newton amid public debate over their extent. The Day case prompted questions about professionalism and possible local suspects near Oak Square. victims faced blunt force or muff theft while a larger patrol force is questioned due to Newton’s 200 miles of streets.

Newton H. B. Day Oak Square

St Francis de Sales Parish Mass and Concert Summary

Division 5 AOH received holy communion at the 9 o'clock Mass at St Francis de Sales Church led by Rev J N Supple. A large audience attended a concert in the church last night to benefit St Catherine's Church.

St. Francis de Sales Church J. N. Supple St. Catherine’s Church

Patrick Donahoe’s St Patrick’s Day Birthday Celebration

The venerable Pilot editor Patrick Donahoe marked his eighty first birthday and St Patrick’s Day with friends and relatives visiting in his home. He sits up part of each day after recent illness and received flowers and a reclining chair from Pilot employees. Grandchildren visited, lifting his spirits as he remained cheerful and engaged with callers.

Patrick Donahoe Ireland Donahoe Post St. Patrick’s Day Mr. Donahoe

Death Kick: Polish man dies after alleged shop assault

Andrew Eirkwovitch, 22, died at City Hospital from bowels inflammation linked to injuries from a shop altercation in the sugar house cooper shop at B and West First streets. His alleged assailant, 24 year old Adam Danalanicius, a Polish man of 259 Athens street, was jailed as Medical Examiner Draper prepares autopsy findings to determine if homicide occurred.

Andrew Eirkwovitch City Hospital Andrew Adam Danalanicius Division 6 Draper Athens Street South Boston Sugar House Cooper Shop West First Streets lHlikwovitch Danalanicius Elikwovithh Elikwovitch

Mayor to veto street permits transfer today

Mayor Curtis plans to send a veto message to the Board of Aldermen at today’s session. The issue concerns transferring authority to issue open thoroughfare permits from the Board to the superintendent of streets. The move followed last summer’s dispute over gas company permits and an injunction that restrained the board from revoking them.

Curtis Board of Aldermen Alderman Flood

Connecticut Turn Bezirk Holds Annual Convention in New Britain

The Connecticut Turn Bezirk convened with fifty delegates from Hartford Holyoke Springfield and other towns. Officers elected include Theodore Hax Meriden president Jacob Finckel Meriden secretary and Fred R. Miller Bridgeport treasurer. Membership stood at 1621 an increase of 30 in under three months. Next convention set for Bridgeport with the grand Turnfest in Paterson New Jersey. Meriden claims 1896 hosting.

New Britain Conn Connecticut Turn Bezirk Hartford Holyoke Springfield Theodore Hax Meriden Jacob Finckel Fred R. Miller Bridgeport Paterson N. J

Insurgent Victories Reported at Bayamo in Cuba

Olivette from Cuba carries news of a two hour battle near Bayamo where 2000 insurgents clashed with 2500 government troops led by General Saldo. Government forces retreated with about 300 casualties. insurgents suffered under 70. Maso plans to delay action until after June harvest as uprisings loom. A steam launch ahead of the Alliance was seen, Havana papers silent.

Port Tampa Fla Olivette Cuba Maso Saldo Manzanilla Bayamo Havana Alliance

Woonsocket Barge Fire Destroys Teaming Barn

Fire at 10:23 tonight destroyed the Woonsocket Teaming Company wagon barn on Arnold street. A barge owned by the company, long thought unlucky after a pleasure trip mishap, burned along with the Jonah and other vehicles. Loss set at $2000 with insurance.

Woonsocket, R. I Woonsocket Teaming Company Arnold Street East Blackstone

Watertown Considers Stable Addition Behind Town Hall

A Watertown movement proposes building a stable behind the hook and ladder house to house two fire horses. The plan would speed response by allowing electric fastened stalls connected to the truck area, enabling faster harnessing and quicker departure for fires. The idea awaits discussion at the upcoming annual business meeting Monday evening.

Watertown Fire Department

Funeral for Michael Welsh Held in Watertown

The funeral of Michael Welsh, who died last Friday, was held today from his son’s home at 3 Pleasant Street. Born in Ireland, he was one of Watertown’s oldest Irish residents, having lived there over fifty years. He was 87 and leaves a son. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham. Pallbearers were Eugene Murphy, Edward Mulhern, William Finnerty, James Maloney, Patrick Harrington, and Martin Harrington.

Watertown Michael Welsh Pleasant Street Ireland Calvary Cemetery Waltham Eugene Murphy Edward Mulhern William Finnerty James Maloney Patrick Harrington Martin Harrington

Shot Lover Kroning Murdered in Equitable Building

In Denver March 17 George R Kroning chief disbursing officer of the Denver and Rio Grande railway was shot and mortally wounded by William R Peck in a room of the Equitable building. Kroning died two hours later. Peck, formerly city passenger agent for Rock Island and now with Denver and Rio Grande, was arrested and jailed. Kroning's wife had recently obtained a divorce over alleged intimacy with a woman said to be Mrs Peck. A damaging divorce trial letter was read. Peck said a newspaper account of the trial compelled him to shoot.

Denver George R. Kroning Denver & Rio Grande Railway William R. Peck Equitable Kroning Peck Rock Island Road Denver & Rio Grande Marie

Salvation Army holds two crowded city meetings

Two meetings were held yesterday at the Pine and Washington hall drawing large crowds. Ten converts and ninety testimonies emerged from diverse city denominations. Brigadier Brewer spoke at 3 pm on Heaven and How to Reach It.

Salvation Army Pine Washington Streets Dragnet Prgadier Brewer Adjutant Parker Brewer Abijah Hall McMurtrie Hapstah Boston

Deaths in Boston Area Aged Group Remains Noted

Death notices from Boston area columns list Elizabeth Byrne Mary Cogan Daniel Crinlisk Martin Cunningham Mary Ann Crowley Richard Coleman and others with ages and funeral details. Services scheduled March 16 to 20 at various churches and residences including St Marys St Josephs SS Peter and Paul and local churches with interments in Malden and other localities.

Byrne Boston Elizabeth James Byrne Cogan Mary Cogan Peabody Street Crookline Avenue Longwood Mission Church Crinlisk Daniel John Mary Crinlisk Cunningham Martin P William Catherine Cunningham Crowley Dorchester Dorchester Avenue Mary Ann Paul Crowley Coleman Charlestown Richard Coleman Main Street St. Frances de Sales Malden Donnelly Roxbury Mary Patrick Donnelly Hghland Park Avenue St. Joseph’s Church Circuit Street Desmond South Boston Hannah Desmond Thomas Kelley Broadway SS. Peter and Paul's Church Dunn Elizabeth Dunn Snowhill Street St Mary's Church Endicott Street Small Cyrus Small Hartford Street

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