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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1897

Page

4

Proud of Birth Sons of New Hampshire Banquet at the Revere

The Sons of New Hampshire held their third annual dinner at the Revere House with Governor Ramsdell and U S labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright among the guests. Charlies Levi Woodbury presided as president, with remarks praising New Hampshire's notable figures and the state's progress highlighted by statistician Carroll D. Wright.

Sons of New Hampshire Revere House G. A. Ramsdell Carroll D. Wright United States Commissioner of Labor G. H. Perkins Granite State Charlies Levi Woodbury Ramsdell A. B. Pillsbury Charles ©. Stearns Beacon Society Edwin D. Mead J. L. Gilmore Frank W. Rollins Montgomery Rollins Prescott Bunker Hill John Stark Bennington Tickner Dartmouth College United States Francis A. Walker New England Mark L. Burns Somerville Commodore Perkins Mr. Pillsbury Farragut Commodore

Boston Newspaper Club Mounts Evening Meeting at American House

The Newspaper Club of Boston held its monthly gathering at the American House with Frank H. Stanyan of the Globe presiding. Music and singing were provided by Globe and Transcript writers, and Charlestown comedians Griffin and Crowley entertained the members. Guests included Senator Joshua Holden and Peter McNally from the Globe.

Newspaper Club of Boston American House Frank H. Stanyan The Globe Club John D. Merrill Globe, Co RB. Alexander Transcript Wilder D. Quint Traveler Robert Sise Daniel Ss. Knowlton Messrs. Griffin and Crowley Charlestown

Knights Templars Dine at Parker House Lecture

The Massachusetts Union of Knights Templars Commanders held a dinner at the Parker House and heard a lecture by Rev. Cornelius L. Thwing on The Ethics of Templarism. Colonel Charles C. Fry of Lynn presided.

Massachusetts Union of Knights Templars Parker House Cornelius L. Thwing Charles C. Fry Lynn

Public Requests Named in Farnham Will Probate

The late Rev Luther Farnham’s will filed in Suffolk Probate Court leaves about 15000 to religious and charitable causes. Funds of 2000 each establish Luther or Eugenia Farnham funds for several organizations including the Eu genia Farnham fund at Children’s Hospital and similar endowments at the American Bible Society and the American Sunday School Union. Other gifts totaling 500 for Emmanuel Church wardens and 1000 for The General Theological Library accompany a life insurance policy proceeds of 1000 to Perkins Institution for the Blind. In Suffolk Supreme Court Miss Julia P Constantine sues to set aside a trust deed. decision reserved with attorneys listed.

Luther Farnham Suffolk Children’s Hospital Eugenia F. Farnham American Bible Society New York Congregational Home Missionary Society American Sunday School Union Philadelphia Lydia C. Farnham Board of Foreign Missions of The Presbyterian Church At Domestic Foreign Missionary Society of Protestant Episcopal Church Emannuel Church General Theological Library Perkins Institution For the South Boston Suffolk Supreme Court Morton Julia P. Constantine Exeter N. H Ve. Willis Tuxbury G. BH. Smith A. F. Means

Junior Y Conference Opens in Quincy Massachusetts

The seventh annual conference of junior departments of the Y M C A in Massachusetts and Rhode Island opens in Quincy at the Baptist Church Wollaston with 150 boys arriving from many towns. Speakers include Ernest H. Dart Pitt F Parker and James Moorhead. Delegates will visit Adams birthplaces in Quincy with Mayor Charles F Adams welcoming them.

Quincy Young Men’s Christian Associations of Massachusetts Rhode Island Baptist Church Wollaston Beverly Charlestown Dalton Everett Fitchburg Fall River Holyoke Hyde Park Lynn Malden Marblehead Marlboro Melrose Merrimac New Bedford Manchester New Brunswick Newton Norwood Rockland Southbridge Springfield Taunton Waltham Watertown Winchester Providence W. E. Clark Worcester Ernest H. Dart Pitt F. Parker Wollaston Congregational Church C. F. Bartlett Marlboro James Moorhead Charles F. Merrick Lloyd Charles L. Morgan Jamaica Plain John Adams John Quincy Adams Charles F. Adams

Whist and Music Session Held by Shiel Literary Auxiliary

The ladies' auxiliary of Shiel Literary Association hosted a whist party at 616 Washington Street with fifty tables in play and a postgame musicale. Prizes included a pearl paper cutter, cut glass bowls, inkstands, pitchers, plaster, and ketchup bottle, awarded to both gentlemen and ladies. notable attendees list numerous members and guests.

Shiel Literary Association Washington Street J. P. J. Ward Clara A. Power Charles ‘McCarthy Lizzie

Bull's Head Tavern Rooms with Steam Heat and Electric Lights

Advertising notice for a tavern offering neatly furnished rooms with steam heat and electric lights. Addresses listed at 8 Friend Street and 27 and 29 Washington Street.

Bull's Head Tavern Friend St Washington St

Jackson and Walling to Be Hanged Today in Cincinnati Jail Yard

Newport Kentucky March 19 Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling the murderers of Pearl Bryan are to suffer the death penalty tomorrow. The case shocked the nation and involved a dental college student and a coachman with a plan to mislead authorities. The court records show the headless body found near Fort Thomas led to arrests and trials with confessions and appeals.

Jackson Walling Cincinnati Newport Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling Pearl Bryan Durrant Gilbert Holmes Greencastle George H. Jackson John RB. Lock Ft. Thomas John Hewlin Alexander Bryan Gery Will Wood Deitsch South Bend Wood The Dental College John B. Lock Fort Thomas Bradley Wagner Bellevue

Veteran Rich Dead in Lynn at 56

George H. Rich a Grand Army veteran died at his home 218 Essex street Lynn after illness of consumption at age 56. He was long chief clerk to the purchasing agent of the New York and New England railroad and acted as head of that department for a time. He later held a position with the New England Telephone Company. Rich was active in politics. he belonged to Ward 3 Republican Club served on the Republican city committee secretary of the Republican State committee and clerk in the local assessors office.

Lynn George H. Rich Essex Street New York & New England Railroad Boston New England Telephone Company Rich Ward 3 Republican Club Republican City Committee Republican State Committee

Leary Wins Case Against Patrolman Griffiths

Mayor Sortwell ruled Patrolman Griffiths guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and fined one day's pay after John Leary Jr alleged he was assaulted with a club at Leary's Putnam avenue news store Sunday morning. The decision will be read at roll calls at all stations today.

Sortwell Cambridge John Leary, Jr Griffiths Leary Putnam Avenue

Baker Sues Bearse for 1000 in Harwich Assault Case

In Harwich District Court Albert R. Baker sues Fernando F. Bearse of Chatham for 1000 damages over an assault at the Town Hall after a Lyceum event on January 30. Bearse, acting as special police, allegedly ejected Baker forcefully causing permanent harm. Defense is a general denial with many witnesses present. trial ongoing.

Harwich Mass Albert R. Baker Fernando F. Bearse Chatham Town Hall Lyceum Bearse Baker

Train 142 Delayed. engine breakdown combines trains to Boston

Engine 308 broke a connecting rod near Bedford delaying Train 142 on the Boston and Maine railroad. Train 152, due at 5 07, was attached to the disabled train on arrival at Lexington and the two ran together to Boston.

Lexington Boston & Maine Railroad Southern Division Bedford Boston

Bull's Head Tavern Ad Promotes Liquors and Cigars

A historic ad for the Bull's Head Tavern showcases high grade liquors and cigars. Location listed at 29 Washington Street and 8 Friend Street in the period notice.

Bull’s Head Tavern

Fire damages Cambridge furniture storehouse

Fire at C. B. Moller & Co. Cambridge storehouse caused $2500 loss. Discovered by workers on the fifth floor in Lafayette square. It started in excelsior and spread to mattresses. Fire out within thirty minutes. Building damaged $800 and stock by water and smoke about $1700.

C. B. Moller & Co Cambridge Lafayette Square

St John’s Fish Market Policy Urged by Business Group

A letter from Gloucester dated March 19 reports that leading business houses in St. John’s Newfoundland have sent a memorial to the government. They request immediate enforcement of the act restricting bait purchases by French fishermen to regulate the foreign fish market.

Gloucester St. John’s N. F

Noted Jonesport figure Newell Rumery dies after illness

Machias Me March 19 Newell Rumery a prominent Jonesport citizen died this forenoon after a brief pneumonia illness.

Machias Newell Rumery Jonesport

Ten Thousand Dollar Thirst Murdered by Death in Long Branch

Russell Maps an octogenarian Long Branch landlord died after a deadly throat stricture made water unattainable. He offered his doctor ten thousand dollars for one drink of cold water, boasting wealth in Monmouth county lands and stocks but powerless to ease his agony. He died at four o clock this morning.

Long Branch N. J Russell Maps Monmouth County Mr. Maps Death

Death of the Japanese Crown Prince Reported in San Francisco

Passengers aboard the steamer Peru arriving in San Francisco report the death of the Japanese Crown Prince Yoshi Hito Haru no Miya. The heir apparent's death, long kept secret for state reasons, is expected to be announced simultaneously.

San Francisco Cal Peru Japan Yoshi Hito Haru-no-Miya

Fatted Calf Feast Ends Odd Somerville Mystery Return

In Somerville at No 9 Morton Street the Durrants celebrated the return of George E Brown missing since Tuesday. Brown, last seen in Charlestown, carried a sizable sum of money and sparked police concern. He explained a delayed trip with a Charlestown friend to Providence, and his quick homecoming relieved the family.

Thomas Durrant Morton Street Somerville Durrant Mr. Durrant Blackstone Street George E. Brown Boston Brown Charlestown Post Providence

Emperor designates Prince Arisugawa Takahito successor

The proclamation names Prince Arisugawa Takahito as heir to the throne. At 35 he is a captain in the imperial navy and son of Prince Takahito, the emperor’s elder brother. If no emperor’s son is born, Arisugawa likely becomes Mikado, bringing liberal military education and wide world knowledge to Japan’s future.

Prince Arisugawa Takahito Prince Arisugawa Prince Takahito Imperial Japanese Navy Japan Arisugawa Mikado

Country club house destroyed by fire in Pawtuxet

The Pawtuxet country club house overlooking Narragansett Bay was burned down after a kitchen fire at 11 oclock. The colonial mansion traced its chain of ownership from James Rhodes to Deacon Joshua Chapin to General James to Nicholas Brown and later to A St Andrews before sale to the club.

Providence R. I Country Club Pawtuxet Narragansett Bay Rhode Island James Rhodes Joshua Chapin James Nicholas Brown Brown and Ives A. St. Andrews

A. O. U. W. Executive Committee Meeting Summary

The executive committee of the A. O. U. W. met to conclude business on classified assessments. All accounts were settled and a balance on hand was found. Symons of Lynn presided at the session.

Symons Lynn

Walking Delegates Rights Case Heard in Municipal Court

Judge Forsaith heard the tort action by plasterer John J. Fay against Georg M. Gunther, agent for the Building Trades Council, over alleged non union pressure to discharge Fay. Fallon testified he believed Fay was a union man but did not fear trouble, and the defendant denied making threats or inducing an employer to dismiss Fay. Court reserved decision.

Forsaith Civi Court John J. Fay Georg M. Gunther Buildin Trades Council Fay John F. Fallon City Hall

Portrait of Judge Bennett by M Chattan Heads to Paris Salon

Eminent French artist M Chattan completed the portrait of Judge Edmund H. Bennett of Boston University. The painting, valued at about $3000, will be shipped to Paris for the Paris Salon, delaying domestic exhibition by about two months.

M. Chatran Edmund H. Bennett Boston University Acros Atlantic Paris M Chattan

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Promises Quick Relief

Advertises Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as instant relief for catarrh and head colds with no slow waiting period. Claims painless, harmless relief within minutes and permanent cure with perseverance, sold by C F Woodward & Co Bromfield Street and Jaynes & Co at Washington and Hanover streets.

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Sons of New Hampshire Gov George A. Allison John I. Gilmore Jonathan Stone Delft Newspaper Club Knights Templars Church Societies Perkins Institution Pattern Department M. C.A Margaret Fitzgerald J. W. Brown E. F. Silk B. F. Geary C. J. Wall M. H. Traverse Charles McCarty Edward Furniss Elizabeth Eichon John Doyle T. J. Brain J. J. Boyle James Ward Joseph W. Shea Kittie Dunlan J. Wa.halen Maggie Dunlan M. A. Doyle Annie Ryan Elizabeth Doyle Fla Ryan Frank Wright Carrie Powers Martha L. Powers H. P Bannigan Nellie Marrinan Pearl Bryan, the Alonzo Wallings Newport Jalyard Rich Dead Batoni Te Boston Poster Printing CO Pearl Street, Boston G. Walden Smith Keith Tremont St Gunther Bennett Cijft London Medora R. Crosby England Damrell & Upham Old Corner Hookstore Washington and School Streets Beston Beecham
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