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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1896
Page
8
West End Faces Fight Over Free Transfers in Boston Rail Bill
Boston Senate debated the West End Street Railway petition and a Newton petition seeking compensation for street usage. Senators Galloupe and Darling led opposition while supporters warned a recommittal could delay the session. The West End aims to secure a foothold through a future contract for subway access, with a 5 cent fare and no free transfers, before December 1 to influence the General Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
West End Street Railway Company
Beacon Hill
Senate
West End
Galloupe
Darling
House
City of Newton
City of
Newton
Commonwealth
Committee On Rules
Committee On
Essex
Morse
Cape
Boston Elevated
Galoupe
Committee On Street Railways
L, Company
Norfolk
Boston
L Road
General Court
Bargain Suits Sale With Hundreds of Wool Options
A large selection of cassimere and worsted suits is offered at deep discounts. New styles in over 300 all wool suits priced from 7 to 12, plus 500 spring suits in latest patterns, many imported and American fabrics. Tailor made options in the 16 to 20 range and other bargains across multiple departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Russell Lyman
Maine
California
Sea Island
Broadway
New York
Boston
Summer Street
Long Regent
Prince Albert
Working Boys' Home Bazaar Opens at Mechanics Hall
A large crowd attended the national allegorical bazaar at Mechanics Hall to raise funds for the Newton Highlands Working Boys' Home. Notables including Mayor Quincy and John H. Sullivan praised the effort as bands played and booths representing states drew steady interest. A $1000 donation from 100 businessmen was announced as the bazaar opened, with continued performances and a promenade concert planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Highlands
Mechanics’ Hall
Joseph H. O'Neil
Cambridge Manual Training School
Quincy
John H. Sullivan
E. A. Horton
John Ford
Working Boys’ Home
Curtis Guild, Jr
Dr. Supple
O'Neil
Boston
Grand Old Commonwealth
Burns
John F. Ford
Father Ford
Bennet Street
Supple
Guild
Boyle O’reilly
Back Bay
A. Shuman
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Qtz
Fadette Ladies
Char
Elliott
Grand Opera,House
Black Suits Sale At Washington Mills Clay
Washington Mills offers several suit lines with clearance pricing. Regular patterns include worsted suits at 14 dollars closing at 7 88, 200 diagonal suits at 15 dollars, and tailor-made diagonal suits regularly 25 dollars now 15.
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Washington Mills
Sio
Senate Adjourns On Street Rail Contracts Amid Lobbying
The Senate adjourned without a decision on a bill to allow temporary contracts between street railway companies. Amendments require approval by railroad commissioners and limit contracts to ten days. Senators Sullivan and Cook protested the passage as Maccabe gave notice of reconsideration.
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Subway
Senate
Post
West End
Maccabe
Committee On
Commonwealth
Darling
Norfolk
Sullivan
Suffolk
Cook
Worcester
City Briefs: Accidents and Police Orders
Martin Burns fell from a Highland Spring Brewery wagon at Cabot and Linden Park streets suffering a skull fracture and was taken to City Hospital. Thomas Carr, 35, of 46 Belmont Street, slept on railroad tracks at Baldwin Street Charlestown. freight cars shifted and he was crushed on the left ankle, with his whereabouts unknown to yard workers. General Order No 856 dismissed Patrolman Thomas F. Busby over a prior complaint. Benzine bottle exploded on the second floor at No 130 Hampshire Street Roxbury causing property damage. owner Roxbury Carpet Company. occupant Richard Brannigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Burns
Highland Spring Brewery
Cabot
Linden Park
Thomas Carr
Belmont Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Baldwin Street
Charlestown
Board of Police
Thomas F. Busby
Lagrange Street
Albert L. West
Thomas J. Keyes
Hampshire Street
Roxbury
The
Roxbury Carpet Company
Richard Brannigan
Chamberlain backs Sir Hercules Robinson in Parliament
In London on May 4, Mr. Chamberlain stated he received a telegram from Sir Hercules Robinson denying any prior knowledge of Jameson raid plans. Robinson said he was kept in the dark and had no hint of the Boer action and Chamberlain expressed implicit confidence in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jameson
Transvaad
Hercules Robinson
Cape Colony
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Sir Hercules Robinson
Hetherston Importing Company Offers Low Price Wine Catalogue
A reliable firm invites customers to obtain their latest catalogue of reduced prices on fine wines and squors. The Hetherston Importing Company at 44 and 46 Broad Street corner Milk offers the catalogue free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetherston Importing Company
Broad Street
Corner
Tragic double murder suicide by Edgar Plant in Berkshire county
In Clayton New Marlboro Edgar C Plant shot dead his wife Ada Sanford and stabbed their infant before killing himself. The spree followed marital opposition by his parents and ended when Plant shot himself after a riverbank pursuit by deputies. Remains were turned over to his nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Berkshire
Clayton
Edgar C. Plant
New Marlboro
Young Plant
Condon
Plant
Mr. Sanford
Mrs. Plant
Harry Lyall
Lyall
Konkapot
Norton
Cropper
Douglass
Small
Toronto
Two wine dinners at Castle Square Hotel evening event
The West End Street Railway Association hosted 125 guests at Castle Square Hotel with Baldwin's Cadet Band providing music. Menu featured a trolley-car design and electric thoroughfare decor. Landlord Tessier served an elegant dinner. Twenty five members of the Elite Whist Club later attended Meyerbeer grand opera The Huguenots at Castle Square Theatre.
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West End Street Railway Association
Castle Square Hotel
Baldwin
Tessier
Castle Square Theatre
Lyric Stock Company of Meyerbeers Grand Opera
Tremont and Boylston Piano Sale Draws Big Crowd
At Tremont and Boylston streets M Steinert and Sons staged a large markdown sale of pianos and aeolians pending removal. The opening week drew a very large, satisfactory demand for the extensive lines carried by the house and is expected to rise until the sale ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont and
Boylston Streets
M. Steinert & Sons Company
Sele
Basilico Lasa Shot At Cubana Fortress In Havana
Basilico Lasa was shot at the Cubana fortress in Havana this morning and survived the initial fire but required a mercy shot. In Washington, Solicitor General Conrad asked the U S Supreme Court to advance for hearing the Wiborg appeal on the Cuba neutrality violations, asserting the need for authoritative decision on the law. The defense argued against rushing, noting the unprecedented questions about what constitutes a military expedition under neutrality laws. The court took the motion under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Basilico Lasa
Cubana
Washington
Conrad
Supreme Court of the United States
J. H. S. Wiborg
District Court
Pennsylvania
Cuba
United States
Hallett Phillips
McKinley Gains Support From New York Delegate
New York May 4 The Hon. Thomas W Bradley of Orange county, delegate to the national Republican convention from the seventeenth district, who was elected without instructions but counted for Morton, declared this evening for McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas W. Bradley
Orange County
Seventeenth
Morton
McKinley
Dedham Man Guilty of Assault Fined Fifteen Dollars
John Martin pleaded guilty to assault and battery on James J. Holleran in East Dedham on January 2, 1896. He was fined 15 dollars in the local court at Dedham tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
John Martin
James J. Holleran
East Dedham
Republican College League Launches National Campaign
The American Republican College League based in Cambridge has completed its organization and begun a vigorous presidential campaign among colleges. Planned rallies in Boston, New York, Chicago and other major cities will feature speakers such as T. B. Reed Governor McKinley General Harrison and likely Senator Thurston of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Republican College League
Cambridge
League
Boston
New York
Chicago
T. B. Reed
McKinley
Harrison
Thurston
Nebraska
Harrity Calls Meeting of DNC Subcommittee
National Chairman William F. Harrity convenes a Democratic National Committee subcommittee meeting at the Hotel Wellington in Chicago on Friday, May 8, at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William F. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Hotel Wellington
Chicago
Mill Operator Topham Attacked in Lawrence
John S. Topham, a mill operator, was waylaid by an unknown assailant Saturday night in Lawrence. He reported the incident to police tonight as investigators seek motive and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
John S. Topham
Anniversary meeting of Celtic Clans in Tremont Street
The Old Guard of the Celtic Clans the A. O. H. held an anniversary meeting and celebration at Tremont Street residence of Fell Gallagher, county treasurer. Representatives from many clans attended. Felix Gallagher elected chairman and Francis Kelly secretary. A diploma and membership certificate were awarded to William Kelly. Speeches and songs followed, with John B. O’Higgins speaking on Celtic typography and clan organization. Oratory and song closed the evening with a collation served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fell Gallagher
Tremont Street
O'Neill
O’donnell
O’dohert
Donegal
O’gallagher
O'Kelly
Ui Maine
Mc Uidner
McGuire Fermanagh
McBreitheamhnaigh
Judge
McGobha
McGowan
McGiolla Phadraig
Fitzpatrick
O'H. Uigin
Meath
Mce Tadhg
O’cathan
O’kane
McSuibhne Na Tuat
McSweeney
The
Axes
Felix Gallagher
Francis Kelly
William Kelly
Division
Bury
Ireland
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
Messrs
James Judge
W. J. Fitzpatrick
Hugh J. McGowan
Brian McSweeney
Philip McGuire
P. J. Sheerin
J. IF. Normile
William City
John F. Goode
Philip McKeague
Migi O'Neill
Aodh O’connor
O’dohert Gallagher
Mogue City
John B. O'Higgins
Indiana for McKinley in Indiana convention report
John W. Foster of Indiana reports ex President Harrison is out of the race and Indiana Republicans will instruct delegates at large to support McKinley in St Louis. He says the convention will adopt a firm anti free coinage of silver platform and no opposition to the McKinley choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John W. Foster
Indiana
Indianapoli
Harrison
St. Louis
McKinley
Ian
Foster
Quay Predicts McKinley Strength and Field Ahead
Senate Quay, cited by the Post from Washington, says McKinley looks strong and hard to beat from surface indications. He urges rivals to remain in the field until developments before the June 16 convention. He notes McKinley’s current vote lead may shrink and supporters will reassess suitability as negotiations unfold.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Quay
The
Post
McKinley
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