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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1895

Page

5

Osborne Up for Police Board Seat Surprises City

William M. Osborne, former police commissioner, seeks to be named to the board replacing Mr. Whiting. Backed by Colonel Sam Winslow and champion Harrison H. Atwood, Osborne faces denial from Rand and Martin and wary opposition from Governor Greenhalge. Senator Lodge may back Osborne while ex governor Russell previously displaced him.

William M. Osborne Whiting Board of Police Osborne Sam Winslow Republican State Committee Mr. Osborne General Osborne Arnold A. Rand Martin Rand Winslow Harrison H. Atwood Commissioner Lee Atwood Colonel Winslow Greenhalge Bush Lodge Russell Greenharge General Martin Mr. Rand Post Colonel Rand

Mysterious Woman Appears At Funeral Flowers Scene

Eight boxes of flowers arrive showing sympathy for a death as a mob attempts to loot the floral tributes. A grave deed is taken in Brodie name for a buried woman at grave No.108, Range 7, Section D. A veiled elderly woman appears near undertaker’s rooms prompting questions about identity and motives. Boston figures criticize New York's humanity gesture while readers in Boston respond with letters of sympathy tied to the deceased Clara Hathaway.

Brodie Mike Kelly Boston New York Bowery Mr. Brodie Steve Brodie Miss Hathaway

Steve Brodie Intercedes for Unnamed Woman at Grave

A Boston crowd gathers for the burial of a dead girl linked to Clara Hathaway. Steve Brodie buys a grave, refuses to open the casket, and attends the service with a tense, somber procession. Police cordon and curious onlookers fill Mt Hope cemetery as Brodie honors the deceased.

Back Bay Brodie Post Mr. Jones Steve Warren Washington Tremont Streets Steve Brodie Reynolds Sammis Lagrange Street Bowery” Company Mr. Prescott Cortes Street Church of the Good Shepherd Mt. Hope

Roberts Memorial Service Held At Boston Industrial Home

A memorial service for Mrs. Marcella Deeves Roberts, late matron of the Boston Industrial Home, filled the chapel at Davis street and Harrison avenue. Presiding was Mrs. A J Gordon, portraits of Dr. Gordon and Mrs. Roberts hung on the platform, with speakers including Rev J E Gr of the New England Evangelistic Association and Oliver C Eliot among others. Inmates expressed touching gratitude for her motherly care.

Marcella Deeves Roberts Boston Davis Street Harrison Avenue A. J. Gordon New England Evangelistic Association M. R. Deming Citizens’ Rescue Board Matthew Cheney Oliver C. Eliot

Queen Victoria Passes South Australia Suffrage Bill

A dispatch from London reports Queen Victoria has assented to South Australia’s bill granting women full suffrage on equal terms with men, making the measure law.

NIGSW York South Australia London

Hot Jack Pot Among Juvenile Newsboys and Bootblacks

Five youths sat on North Margin street yesterday afternoon playing a hot poker game for 11 cents. Four escaped but Thomas Bacigaloup, age 16, was caught and taken to Station 1. Police note that Italian youths gathering on Sundays to earn pennies is common, but capture of players is rare.

North Margin Street Thomas Station 1 Thomas Bacigaloup Italy

Four Denver Firemen Die in St James Hotel Blaze

In Denver a hotel fire at the St James Hotel killed four Hose Company No. 38 firefighters, all but the captain were colored. Capt. Harold W. Hartwell and three other officers perished as a floor collapsed in the basement. Remaining four escaped after severe smoke injuries.

Denver Hose Company No. 38 St. James Hotel Harold W. Hartwell F. S. Brawley Richard Dandridge Stephen Martin Hartwell

Variety of amusements in the Boston dramatic season

The city offers a rich mix of theatre tonight with 16 venues and 15 program changes, featuring Trilby at the Park and performances by Olga Nethersole in Frou Frou, Juliette Corden at Castle Square, Beerbohm Tree at Tremont, and John Drew at the Hollis. The program notes include remarks on Burr McIntosh, the Flying Dutchman ballet, and updates on cast changes, venue quality, and upcoming London plans for Drew.

Juliette Corden Boston Beerbohm Tree Tremont Theatre Falstaff Mr. Tree Red Roy’ Company Castle Square Fiametta Old Globe Theatre Harry Dixey Lorenzo al Sutherland Frank Richards Mercury Miss Corden John Drew Hollis London Mr. Drew England Mr. Daly N. B Stuart Robson

Cohen Gerber Wedding Observed in Roxbury Home

Julius J. Cohen and Annie R. Gerber wed at the bride’s home 112 Kendall Street Roxbury at 4 PM yesterday. Rev Schoecher officiated Hebrew rite as the Progress Club attended. couple to tour the South then reside at 183 Cedar Street Roxbury.

Julius J. Cohen Annie R. Gerber Kendall Street Roxbury Morris Gerber E. Cohen J. B. Cohen Bychower Wingersky Gertrude Cohen Celia Cohen A. Berenson Isaac Cohen A. Wingersky Scheinfeldt I. Caro

Thomas Twomey’s Funeral Held in Dedham

Funeral service for Thomas Twomey, a popular West Roxbury resident, was conducted at St Mary’s Church Dedham Centre. He was killed in a runaway accident at Norwood and the interment followed at Brookdale Cemetery.

Dedham Thomas Twomey West Roxbury St. Mary’s Church Dedham Centre Twomey Norwood Brookdale Cemetery

Cunard Profit Mirrors 1894 Insurance Transfer

The Cunard Steamship Company's 1894 report shows a profit of 94990 pounds after transferring 68000 pounds from the insurance fund to the profit account to cover depreciation. The board cites US business stagnation as the cause, while passenger traffic remains strong.

London Cunard Steamship Company United States

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