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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1896

Page

2

Brookline Burglar Charles McVey Arraigned on Five Burglary Counts

Charles McVey known as a Brookline burglar faced arraignment in Brookline on five burglary charges and an assault with intent to kill. He pleaded guilty to three counts and was bound for the Dedham Superior Court in September. Police doubt his confederate story while recovering stolen items from several Brookline homes.

Charles McVey Brookline Dedham Page Drew McVey Amasa Henry G. Tenby Arthur GQ. Jones Washington Street Gardner Road Edmund Steese Samuel Williams Park Street Jacob Morse Fuller Street Mr. Clark Morse Steele Gillette Station 5 Asylum Street Steese Clark Wright Harvard Mr. Morse A. S. Williams Samuel Wil

Along the Water Front Ships and Sailors in Harbor Drama

Mate James Coleman, ashore from the Kate Jones, is replaced by Joe Kemp of the Vesta while Captain John Smith fills the vacancy. Captain Arthur Eldridge’s Nellie freshly painted shines in harbor. Atlantic grain handling may replace lighter methods as European steamers haul to elevators. The Steamer Herman Winter is drydocked in New York. General Whitney will take her place under Captain Eleazer Baker. Passengers on the Ethelred include Mr Barter and wife and others. icebergs near Grand Banks noted aboard the Belgian King. O E Lewis and Euphemia repair hulls. Colbert receives iron work. Franks & Ira under repair after collision. pilots and owners to settle. Kennebec’s Jason Collins turns back to port after gale forces, returning to Lincoln wharf. THE LANDSMAN.

James Coleman Kate Jones Jones Joe Kemp Vesta John Smith Arthur Eldridge Lewis Nellie Boston & Albany Boston Herman Winter Metropolitan New York General Whitney Whitney Eleazer Baker Barter Alexander Robinson C. E. Byrnes BE. N. Laidley William Wilson Palmer Ethelred Jamaica Weiss Antwerp Halifax N. S Grand Banks O. E. Lewis Euphemia Colbert Frank & Ira Alcorn Shulee Bridgeport Eugene Borda Cape Cod Jason Collins Kennebec Bath Nahant Lincoln Wharf

Bondsman Surrenders On Dr Moore Case In Manchester

In Manchester on May 6 E H Murphy a bondsman for Dr J C Moore surrendered in open court on a $15 000 bail in three old bank indictments. The other bondsmen R D W McKay and George F Bosher paid the bond. The matter was quietly settled and Bosher and McKay agreed to cover the full bond.

Manchester N. H E. H. Murphy J. C. Moore Mr. Murphy R. D. W. McKay George F. Bosher

Gleason Indicted in Queens County Prize Fight Probe

Mayor Patrick Jerome Gleason of Long Island City and others linked to the Eureka Athletic Club are indicted on charges tied to prize fighting, horse racing and police interference. Indictments include club directors and poolroom operators, with Gleason disputing the charges and noting reformers as witnesses.

New York Patrick Jerome Gleason Long Island City Eureka Athletic Club Grand Jury Queens County Gleason Grand Eureka Club The Puritan District Attorney’s Office Tom O’rourke Timothy P. Sullivan Bowery Timothy D. Sullivan Empire Athletic Club Maspeth Empire Club Paddy Murphy Eole’’ Pearsall Eddie’’ Marks

Cambridge marks fifty years with children day and no-saloon theme

Cambridge lays out a fifty year celebration starting with children day on June 2. About 13 000 youths aged 5 to 15 will hear the city's history and sing patriotism. The Cambridge idea of no-license will be highlighted, with a review of its decade impact, including population growth, housing, tramp reduction, and bank deposits. The program includes Cantabrigia Club events, a common planting, and an evening concert and readings.

Cambridge Cambridge Common Cantabrigia Club

Sacred Strains at Tremont Temple Foster Debt Relief

A Tre munt Temple concert last night featured the Baptist festival chorus of fourteen Boston suburbs, totaling 350 voices. Proceeds from the sale were to help lessen the church debt, with solos and choruses by the Ariel, Weber and Tremont Temple Quartets. Notable soloists included Mrs Wright and Miss Emmate B Tilton, while choirs from Old Cambridge Wakefield Lynn Natick Somerville Boston Tabernacle Beverly Stoneham Maplewood Waltham Hyde Park Weston and Tremont Temple joined under directors A P Briggs George F Wilson L I Goodwin Grace M Muzzy E S Daniels Frank C Briggs H C Bessom M J Riga H F E Cheney Merrill French and Charles E Boyd.

Tremont Temple Baptist Festival Chorus Boston Ariel, Weber and Rossini Wright Emmate B. Tilton Festival Old Cambridge A. P. Briggs Wakefield George F. Wilson Lynn L. I. Goodwin Natick Grace M. Muzzy Somerville E. S. Daniels Boston Tabernacle Frank C. Briggs Beverly H. C. Bessom Stoneham E. C. Mason Maplewood Lillian Sinnott Waltham H. E. Millard Hyde Park M. J. Riga Brighton H. F E. Cheney Weston Merrill French Charles E. Boyd H. E. H. Wright E. Humphrey Allen Lucie A. Tucker George J. Parker Walter B. Douglass C. N. Allen Ariel Ladies Lillian Hanson Nellie Mae Holt Fannie E. Holt Emma V. Foster Weber L. M. Bartlett E. E. Holden L. G. Ripley W. BE. Davison Emma le B. Tilton

Drop and Dipper Puzzle of Puritana Cure

A puzzle claims a single drop of Puritana outweighs a dipperful of tonics. The ad touts Puritana as a cure for stomach, liver, nerves, and general health, citing testimonials from Belle W. Dale and others in Concord and Charlestown.

Dixi Crosby Dartmouth Medical College J. F. Scott Concord N. H

Ung Fong to be returned to China by U.S. marshal

Commissioner Fiske orders Ung Fong sent back to China under U S marshal protection. His lawyer Harvey Pratt appeals, and Judge Nelson will decide if the Chinaman may remain in the United States. Fong faced questions over merchant versus laborer status and alleged Salem laundry ties. Deputy Marshal Waters would escort him to a steamer from San Francisco or Tacoma if upheld.

Ung Fong China United States Fiske Harvey Pratt Nelson United States District Court Whittemore Fong Salem Marshal Waters San Francisco Tacoma

Reform movement opens National Municipal League conference

Baltimore May 6 well known political reformers met in Music Hall to open the annual National Municipal League conference. James C. Carter of New York presided and Secretary Woodruff delivered the first address praising reform as lasting. Howard of the Baltimore Reform League discussed the recent revolt and its lessons.

Baltimore Music Hall National Municipal League James C. Carter New York Woodruff United States Charles Morris Howard Baltimore Reform League

Equitable Life offers cash value policy with guarantees

In a progressive era for life assurance the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York unveils a policy with after three years a definite cash value or paid up option. Values are guaranteed and visible at any time, with longer hold increasing value plus a surplus bonus later. assets exceed two hundred million and surplus over forty million.

Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York Equitable

American Wringer Co Advertises In Boston Area

The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 11 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill in Boston. It offers all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764.

American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhill Boston

Plumbers Graduates Celebrate North End Union Trade School

The North End Union Trade School held its plumbers graduating class closing exercises with short addresses from Daniel G. Finnerty and David Smith of the Boston Master Plumbers' Association, Charles W. Parmenter, Mrs. Fanny B. Ames, and Samuel F. Hubbard presented diplomas. The class included twenty two graduates and the address on Turning Points of Life was delivered by Building Inspector Damrelh.

North End Union Trade School Daniel G. Finnerty Master Plumbers’ Association of Boston David Smith Charles W. Parmenter Mechanic Art High School Fanny B. Ames Samuel F. Hubbard

Shooting at Amesbury Leaves Currier Wounded

Frank Currier is comfortable after a shooting near South Hampton. Bartlett, who fired, hid behind a fence and is sought after he wounded Currier in the back and left hand, while Beckman was also struck but less seriously. Currier returned to his home as doctors remove eighty seven shot from his back. If blood poisoning does not set in, recovery is hoped.

Amesbury Frank Currier South Hampton Bartlett Currier Mr. Bartlett Beckman Hatch

Von Ketteler Promoted to Mexican Minister post

Baron Clemens Von Ketteler counselor and first secretary of the German embassy in Washington receives notice of his promotion to minister to Mexico. Reports say he seeks permission to wed Miss Ledyard of Detroit, daughter of the Michigan Central president and Lewis Cass granddaughter. German foreign office rarely grants such marriages, often requiring a German spouse or resignation.

Washington Baron Clemens von Ketteler Mexico Ledyard Detroit Michigan Central Railroad Lewis Cass Foreign Office Diplomatic Corps

Captain and Mrs Kimball Leave Bow Salvation Army Work

Captain and Mrs Kimball who have served in the Bow doin square corps of the Salvation Army are ordered away for a long rest by their physician after failing health. They will conduct farewell services on Sunday in the army hall at 7 Green street. They will be greatly missed especially by the poorer classes whom they have deeply endeared.

Tupper Issues Platform Across Canada Chiefs Policy

Sir Charles Tupper issues a manifesto urging electors to back Conservative principles. He argues Liberal vacillation in fiscal and national development, and promotes Canada's policy on steamship service Atlantic Britain to Western states, Pacific cable, Manitoba schools remedial legislation, stronger defences, immigration, and Newfoundland entry talks.

Ottawa Ont Charles Tupper Electors of Canada Conservative Liberal Party Atlantic Great Britain Australia East Charles Manitoba Newfoundland

Crippled Children’s Home Elects Officers at Annual Meet

The New England Peabody Home for Crippled Children held its annual meeting at 301 Newbury Street with Mrs. Herbert A. Joslin presiding. Officers elected include honorary president Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, president Mrs. Joslin, and treasurer Mrs. Edward B. Kellogg. expenses for the year totaled 1682.66 with a year end balance of 978.84. Numerous bequests and donations were acknowledged.

New England Peabody Home For Crippled Children Robert Bleakie Newbury Street Herbert A. Joslin Mary A. Livermore H. M. Peabody Julia A. Eastman G. M. Green William Matthews John H. McCollum Abner Post Warren

Printer Entertains at Franklin Typo Society Meeting

Greenleaf Clarke an 8 year old printer will entertain Franklin Typo graphical Society at 121 Chandler Street this evening with reminiscences of printing. He once worked with the late William Lloyd Garrison in the Newburyport Herald office, promising a reference to that figure. Printers are invited.

Greenleaf Clarke Franklin Typographical Society Chandler Street Clarke William Lloyd Garrison Newburyport Herald

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