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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1896

Page

2

Bayard Censure Resolution Passes House After Debate

The Bayard resolutions were voted in the House with 180 in favor and 71 against the censure measure. The second resolution condemning partisan public speeches passed 191 to 59. Debates cited names of Rep. Adams Fairchild Wheeler Hutchinson Willis and others, with party lines clear in the roll calls.

House Washington Adams Rep Penn Fairchild N. Y Wheeler Dem Ala Bayard Massachusetts Hutchinson Tex Willis Neb Mr. Bayard Messrs Draper Mass Del Yeas Baker Maryland Cook Illinois Pitney New Jersey Delaware Bailey Texas Cockrell Cummings New York Latimer South Carolina Layton and Sorg Ohio Pearson N. C Messrs. Allen Mississippi Hutcheson Layton Owens Kentucky Pendleton Lorg and Stokes

Contested Louisiana Election Case Sets Boatner Seat Vacant

The House adopted the majority report declaring Boatner's seat vacant due to fraud in the Louisana fifth district election. The vote was 181 to 5 with three Republicans siding with the minority to uphold Boatner. A special election will follow at the general state election on April 21.

Washington House Benoit Boatner Louisana Elections Committee No. 2 Messrs Fletcher, Johnson California Ray Boater

Massachusetts Representative Seeks Anti-Gambling Protection Law

In Washington on March 20 Mr. Gillett of Massachusetts introduced a bill to shield state anti gambling statutes from nullification via interstate gambling by telegraph, telephone or other means, extending penalties to such gambling as with mail or express.

Washington

Senate Committee Approves Arizona Statehood Bill

A bare quorum of the Senate committee on Territories ordered a favorable report on the bill admitting Arizona Territory to statehood. Mr. Call voted against the report.

Washington Senate Committee On Territories Arizona Call

Union Gymnasium Exhibition At Boston Young Men's Union

Last evening the Union Gymnasium held its annual exhibition at 48 Boylston Street Boston before a large audience. Superintendent German F Hoffmann and Everett F Parks directed events including bag punching, various bar drills, dumbbell class, potato race, club swinging and juggling with tumbling to finish. The 1000 member interest in the union work was noted as visitors from other gymnasiums attended, with Bergmann Orchestra providing music.

Union Gymnasium Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street German F. Hoffman Everett F. Parks Bergmann

Boston Schoolhouse Conditions Prompt Major Oversight Change

A Boston inquiry reports 198 buildings with dirty vaults and poor ventilation. It urges central control of janitors, full hiring and firing powers, and a large, sustained funding for repairs to end the sanitary disgrace in city schools.

Association of Collegiate Alumne Boston Quincy Baldwin Chambers Street Baker Street Ira Allen Day’s Chapel Germantown Nann’s Wise Poplar Street Mt. Pleasant Bennington Street Board of Health City Council North End New York South Boston Durganville Roxbury South End Charlestown

Consultation Free Tonight At Massachusetts Dispensary No 9 Dover

Free consultations offered tonight at the Massachusetts Dispensary No 9 Dover Street for diseases of the blood skin kidneys bladder and related conditions. The ad claims permanent cures for many Boston patients and includes a testimonial from A J Bushey of 70 Waltham Street about improved health and weight after treatment.

Massachusetts Dispensary Dover Boston A. J. Bushey Waltham St

Sarsaparilla of supervision and school space reform

A committee notes large unused space in high and manual training schools with 467 empty seats and 42 unused rooms. It proposes using 20 percent of a 2 million dollar new buildings grant for permanent improvements to address unsanitary conditions and overcrowding. Signed by Mrs Alice A. Pearmain and others.

Alice A. Pearmain Ellen «J. Richards A. P. Norton E. May Dame Helena S. Dudiey

Women See The Burglar Face The Gallery Watch

Three young women identified Stzelecki alias Lecky as the burglar seen yesterday. Police note twenty one identifications of properties stolen in six months and expect more. Lecky, calm under pressure, waived examination and was charged with twenty counts of breaking and entering property on Durham street and Berkeley street last February. He is held on 2700 dollars bail.

Stzelecki Lecky Aeres Wesley Watts Brown Alfred W. Smith Durham Street Agnes Norton Berkeley Street

Wreck blocks line as ten cars derail near Brinkerhoff

East bound freight No. 218 on the New England road derailed at Brinkerhoff New York, piling ten cars in a mass and blocking the line all day. The crash was caused by a truck break, delaying the train from Fishkill Landing intended to reach Waterbury at six. The first east bound train arrived in Waterbury at four this afternoon.

Waterbury Conn New England Fishkill Landing Brinkerhoff N. Y

Marsh Inquest Evidence In Northfield Case

The Marsh inquest resumed in Northfield Vermont with Dr J H Mayo recalling treating Marsh fourteen years earlier after a gun explosion blinded him and damaged brain tissue. Mayo noted recent indigestion but no heart trouble, while other testimony indicated Buzzell and Mrs Marsh laughed while choosing a casket for Mr Marsh.

Northfindld Marsh J. H. Mayo

Trade outlook grim as first quarter fails to revive 1896

Bradstreet reports US trade in early 1896 disappointing with only minor gains in select sectors. Inland markets show some activity in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska while eastern regions suffer from storms. Banking strains widen as failures rise, with 261 U S. and 49 Canadian cases.

Dun and Co Weekly Trade Review Hints At Slow Recovery

Dun and Co report from New York notes only sporadic improvement in shoes and small industries with a squeeze of cotton short sellers, while overall industry and price trends remain weak. Bad weather and country downturns curb business, and failures increase caution. Buyers overestimated demand last year, and leather costs stay high though hides fall.

New York Bradstreet United States Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Mississippi Northwest Chicago Portland Tacoma Pacific Coast Seattle Washington Ontario Quebec Toronto Montreal Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland Canada R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade London Congress

Reed camp alarmed by possible New England revolt

The Reed political faction fears a break in Massachusetts tenth district toward McKinley for St Louis delegates. Rumors say Atwood, representing that district, leans McKinley, while Congressmen eye no interference. Reed aides press for support as talks focus on securing the delegation.

New York Mail and Express Washington Reed Massachusetts New England St. Louis McKinley Atwood Boston City Quincy Middletown Joe Manley Reed Canvass Chandler Grosvenor Thurston

Salvation Army Gains Followers Prompt Pastor’s Resignation

In Waltham March, darkness fell on the Swed ish Congregational Church as the Salvation Army barracks on Main street drew many members away. Rev. David Lindquist resigned after his flock embraced Army work, while Captain Griffiths said they seek no coercion and only serve those who attend.

Waltham Central Street Salvation Army Main Street Church Society David Lindquist Lindquist Army Post Grithiths

Firm Against Silver Stance Outlined For Massachusetts Convention

Washington march 20. The financial plank to be submitted to the resolutions committee at the state convention next Friday will be stiff and unambiguous. Senator Lodge drafts the platform denying further silver coinage except for subsidiary uses and only by international agreement, while pledging adherence to the commercial standard.

Washington Committee On Massachusetts Senator Lodge

Corcoran Denies Olney Presidential Candidacy Letter

The report claimed Olney wrote Judge Corcoran of the Democratic State committee advising against placing the secretary's name before the State convention as a presidential candidate. Corcoran said he never received any letter about anyone's candidacy and refused further comment on Olney's boom.

Washington Olney Judge Corcoran Democratic State Committee Corcoran

Reed Leads in Alabama. Reed Tops Maryland Delegates

Washington March 20 A poll of Maryland Republican legislators shows Reed leading with 37 votes to MacKinley 26 and Allison none. The McKinley faction vows to organize the convention and form a winning coalition despite opposition.

Washington Maryland St. Louis Reed MacKinley Allison McKinley

McKinleyites Bolt at New Brighton Republican Convention

At the seventh district convention in New Brighton S I on March 20 a row broke out as the McKinley faction with twelve of fifty three delegates left before the chairman vote. The bolters then selected delegates alongside the regulars.

New Brighton S. I McKinley Bolters

Chelsea Caucuses Report Slim Attendance and Delegates

Democrats of Chelsea held caucuses last night with little interest and no delegates from Ward 8. Delegates were chosen in wards 1 2 4 and 6 with listed chairpersons secretaries state and congressional selections.

Democrats Chelsea Ward Dennis J. Sullivan Michael J. Daly James J. Kane T. J. Keefe Eugene Cashman Fred Hagan Joseph Dolan Edward McCann Patrick Fee, Jr James A. Flynn John Manning Joseph H. Gill C. E. Pettingill M. M. Merritt D. A. O’brien Jabez K. Montgomery William C. Cutler P. H. Cooney W. A. O’brien Patrick J. Claffey Peter F. Lyons T. D. Sullivan D. H. Tyrrell Thomas F. Rogan John H. Cunningham Albert D. Bosson Edward Powers Dennis H. Tyrrell John H. Crandon George W. Ford John M. Oxton John Mulloy Edward Butler

Brookline Nominations Bring Close Races and Surprises

Brookline ballots show several new nominations for town offices. Independent candidate George H. Worthley keeps his bid for treasurer and collector after losing the regular nomination. James B. Hand enters the Board of Selectmen race, challenging Luther B. Merrill who won the regular nomination. Judge John E. Burke appears as a surprise School Board candidate. Independent C A W Spencer fights for a seat on the Board of Assessors after a narrow defeat, with strong local support for his continued candidacy.

Brookline George H. Worthley Citizens’ Caucus Worthley Bette Board of Selectmen James B. Hand Hand Luther B. Merrill Merrill Messrs James, Codman, Conant Drew William Seaver John E. Burke Boston Municipal Court Baker C. A. W. Spencer Board of Assessors Spencer

American Ordnance Company formed from Cramp group

The gun and ordnance department of William Cramp & Sons merges with Driggs Schroeder, Hotchkiss, and American Projectile to form the American Ordnance Company. General A. C. Ordway serves as president with E. C. Parkhurst as superintendent. Capital at 2.5 million dollars, offices in Washington and Paris, works in Bridgeport.

Philadelphia Gun and Ordnance Department William Cramp & Sons American Ordnance Company Cramps Driggs Schroeder Ordnance Company Hotchkiss Gun Company Providence R. I Hartford

Oldest Malden resident Charles Hill dies

Malden mourns Charles Hill aged 117, oldest citizen and longest-serving past Master Mason in the district. Born 1802, he died yesterday at his Main Street home. His wife and daughter predeceased him, a niece surviving as closest relative. Mt. Vernon Lodge will attend his Sunday funeral at 2 PM.

Malden Charles Hill Main Street Mt. Vernon

American Wringer Company Ad in Boston Area

The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 18 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston

Salvation Army Delegate Joe the Turk Faces Court

Joseph Garabed known as Joe the Turk was arraigned in Jamaica Plain Police Court on two charges: blowing a noise instrument on the streets and blocking streets when told to move. Spectators filled the room as Joe defended himself, delivering sermons and Bible readings before the judge reserved decision.

Salvation Army Joseph Garabed Joe the Turk Jamaica Plain Joe

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