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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1896

Page

5

Co operation the key to end profit and rent

Mrs. S. H. Merrifield spoke at the Labor Church in Lynn, urging workers to seize control of industry and abolish rent and profit. She argued that government is captured by lawyers and monopolists, that self government must wield power to protect life, and that cooperation replaces moneyed authority to build a just republic.

Lynn S. H. Merrifield Boston Labor Church H. N. Casson Rochester N. Y Ontario Can Ingersoll Militant Church of Chicago God Kingdom of Heaven On Earth

Webster Club Reunion Association formed in East Boston

About twenty former Webster Club members met at James J. Judge’s home and formed the Webster Club Reunion Association with Michael F. Connelly presiding and William J. Hartnett as secretary. Officers for the year include Connelly president McInnes vice president Tierney treasurer O Malley recording secretary Hurley and McInnes Judge Hickey on the literary committee. The reunion program on May 28 at John A Hawes Post Hall will feature a banquet literary numbers and dancing.

Webster Club East Boston James J. Judge Michael F. Connelly William J.hartnett Daniel B. McInnes Edward Lt. Tierney John F. O'Malley James J. Hurley Joseph F.’. Hickey D. B. McInnes John A. Hawes East Boston

Philo Celtic Society Holds Irish Language Meeting

An enthusiastic Philo Celtic Society gathering at Unity Hall 724 Washington street studied Irish language. Professor O Shea M J Mulroy and John Mullins received instruction in reading and writing. Members enrolled include J H Sullivan John Gearin Eugene McCarthy and John Mullins.

Philo- Celtic Society Unity Hall Washington Street O’shea M. J. Mulroy John Mullins M. ( O’shea J. H. Sullivan John Gearin Eugene McCarthy M. C. O’shea Michael Lynch

Robbery Attempt On Harrison Avenue Ends With Watch Recovery

Henry Davidson was robbed of a gold watch near Harrison Avenue and Broadway extension about midnight Saturday. A bystander’s cry led to an officer pursuing the thief, who dropped the watch in the street. The suspect, named Hugh Dickie of 16 Corning Street, was taken to Station 4.

Henry Davidson Harrison Avenue Broadway Extension Station 4 Hugh Dickie Corning Street

Fire at Tailor Louis Spellman Shop Extinguished

Engine members battled a small fire in the tailor shop of Louis Spellman at 261 Hanover Street yesterday at 7 45 PM. The blaze, traced to a defective flue, caused minor damage valued at five dollars.

Louis Spellman Hanover Street

Dwelling Partially Burned in Gloucester

Fire today partially destroyed a dwelling house owned by Joseph Frances in Gloucester. Loss estimated at 300 dollars and insured.

Gloucester Joseph Frances

A Noble Gift to Support Boston Boys Home Effort

A select list of 160 prominent Boston firms each gave 10 dollars to total 1000 dollars for a fundraising drive. Led by A Shuman & Co and others, funds support a working boys home and an industrial training plan to aid 600 poor lads, with a city bazaar opening Monday at Mechanics Building for one week.

Boston A. Shuman John F. Ford National Bazaar Mechanics’ Building A. Shuman & Co M. Steinert & Sons’ Company Shepard, Norwell & Co Houston & Henderson Allen-Lane Company John C. Paige Smith, Hogg & Gardner Wendell, Fay & Co Charles KE. Adams Owen A. Galvin New England Piano Company Daniel F. Buckley M. Roughan P. M. Keating John W. Corcoran John R. Alley James BE. Cotter J. Peavy & Bros Smith, Patterson & Co Harding, Whitman & Co Dyer, Rice & Co Paul Steam System Company Joy, Langdon & Co Sawyer, Manning & Co Chatman

Gaelic League Sunday classes at Alpha Hall

The Gaelic League held its usual Sunday afternoon sessions at Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street with Mr P J O Daly presiding. After Irish language instructions the entertainment featured piano selections by Miss Katie M Greene Irish airs by Mr Patrick Kelly and songs and recitations by John O Daly Patrick Casey John M Doran Eugene Lyne and Matthais Gorhem.

Gaelic League Alpha Hall Essex Street P. J. O’daly Katie M. Greene Patrick Kelly John O'Daly Patrick Casey John M. Doran Eugene Lyne Matthais Gorhem

Beecham's Pills Promote Constipation Relief Book Offer

Beecham's Pills for constipation priced one shilling and a quarterly penny. The ad urges readers to obtain the accompanying book from their druggist and follow its guidance. Claims annual sales exceed six million boxes.

Beecham

Sage delays sale of Sickle town farm at Nyack auction

A foreclosed farm owned by multi millionaire Russell Sage near Nyack was adjourned from May 3 to May 16 after Sage and E C M Rand visited the property. Mortgage holders include Mrs Demorest through two notes totaling 5 600. Referee G L Snider postponed the sale to allow Sage time to inspect the property.

New York Sickletown St. George Nyack Russell Sage Sage E. C. M. Rand Mr. Snider Mr. Sage

Boston Police Suspect Gardner in Jewelry Theft Case

A New York despatch cited central detectives arresting two men, C A Parkes and Charles Gardiner, one possibly the same Gardner who allegedly entered James Dunkley’s house on Boylston Street two months earlier, stealing about $20 in jewelry while posing as a plumber.

New York Boston Central Office Metropolis C. A. Parkes Charles Gardiner Gardiner James Dunkley Brunswick Hotel Boylston Street

Eva Booth Returns to England After New York Visit

Salvation Army Commissioner Eva Booth boarded the Cunarder Umbria in New York and sailed to England on Saturday. Nearly 300 soldiers saw her off and she plans to return to New York by month’s end. She expressed regret that her brother Ballington Ball ington had left the army.

New York Salvation Army Eva Booth England Ballington

Refusal of Extradition Stuns London Court

Extradition of Dr Cornelius Herz was refused by the French government yesterday in Bow Street Police Court Sir John Bridge presiding Herz the Panama Canal lobbyist has been confined to a sick bed at his Bournemouth home for three years and remains under arrest.

London Cornelius Herz John Bridge Bow Street Herz Bournemouth

Raids on Brockton druggists seize whiskey with no arrests

In Brockton on May 3, the first raids under the current administration targeted Ward street drug store and Eugene Linehan's North Main street premises. Six gallons of whiskey were seized at Ward street and one and one half mallions at North Main. No arrests were made.

Brockton Ward Street Eugene Linehan North Main Street

Canadians Press Rome Over Catholic Church Guarded by Cardinal Satolli

In Will Send to Rome, French Canadians contend for a fourth priest for St James Church in Danis, connect with Cardinal Satolli who rebukes their move, cites previous ruling, urges submission to bishop and church authority, while leaders announce plans to dispatch a delegate to Rome despite the decision.

Rome Sacred Congregation

Sunday on the Shore at Winthrop draws crowds

May 3 report from Winthrop notes showery weather did not deter Sunday visitors to the North Shore. Bicyclists arrived in droves, Crescent Beach drew many, and the old Strathmore park area was crowded with stacked machines. Riders rested or refreshed as the scene showcased substantial bicycle activity and expenditures.

Winthrop North Shore Crescent Beach Strathmore

Indian Chief's Grime Begs Sedalia Jail Time

In Sedalia Missouri on May 3 a Mohawk named Chief Whirl wind Michigan is jailed on burglary and assault charges. He allegedly broke into Edward Tussey’s East Sedalia home last night, seized Tussey’s 6 year old son, and pressed a lit torch to the child’s hands and face, burning him severely until the boy fainted.

Sedalia Whirlwind Michigan Edward Tussey East Sedalia Tussey

Swedish Sacred Concert at Horticultural Hall

A sacred concert was held last evening in Horticultural Hall by the Swedish male chorus aided by soprano Jillian Hanson of Worcester and altos Angot Lunde. Violoncelist Wulf Fries and violinist Viggo L Arntzen also performed with the ensemble. Miss Lillian Hanson received a cordial welcome, and Fries, who is over years old, drew praise.

Horticultural Hall Jillian Hanson Worcester Angot Lunde Wulf Fries Viggo L. Arntzen Lillian Hanson Fries

Palmer Firm Builds Three Barges for Susquehanna Coal Trade

Captain R B Palmer in town overseeing Robert Palmer & Sons, Noank Conn, foreman of a shipyard constructing three 187 by 35 by 16 foot chestnut and white ash barges for Susquehanna Coal Company of New York for coal trade between Edgewater NJ and the port. The first launches soon with two week gaps. vessels towed by Commercial Towboat Co and will replace whalebacks 119, 201 and 202 returning to the Great Lakes.

R. B. Palmer Bee Line Stonington Noank, Conn Robert Palmer & Sons Susquehanna Coal Company New York Edgewater N. J Great Lakes Nne Central Railroad of New Jersey Philadelphia & Reading Company Delaware & Lackawanna Railroad Delaware & Hudson Staples Coal Company Taunton Barney Rhode Island Nashua Pequoit Connecticut Wilkesbarre Mabel I. Phillips Lewis Wharf Nicholas Leahy Pilots’ Office Boston Rachel Emery Wyman Portland Sarmiento Harding Rosario Buenos Ayres New Gloucester Annie Greenlaw Essex John Greenlaw Fortuna Barnstable Vineyard Haven Saturn Adelina ‘Maresca Brooklyn N. Y H. F. Dimock Coleman Metropolitan Line Erie Basin

Shock in electric car injures Somerville rider

In Cambridge last evening William Smith of Smith Avenue Somerville received a severe electric shock when a fuse blew while he rode an outward bound Riverside streetcar near Third Street. He was taken to a drug store and later returned home.

Camobridge William Smith Smith Avenue Somerville Riverside Third Street Smith Slater

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