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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1895

Page

5

Young Catholics Toast and Honor Archbishop at BC Banquet

A near 300 attendees gathered in College Hall as Boston College Alumni and friends attended the Young Men's Catholic Association annual banquet closing Archbishop Williams's jubilee. The program featured welcome by Professor Mullen and a toast by Archbishop Williams with remarks from Rev. Pardoux and other church and college leaders.

Archbishop Williams College Hall Young Men's Catholic Association O. B. Pardoux S. J New York Thomas F. Duffey Association Daniel A. Doherty Thomas A. Mullen James A. Coonan Charles I. Quirk Duffey Board of Trustees Father Brosnahan Boston John E. Gilman

Boston College Faith and Future Hope for Catholic Youth

Mr Thomas A Mullen speaks to Boston youths about Boston College as a secure retreat from temptation and a guide to faith. He lauds the archdiocese and warns youth to uphold values, self examination, and public profession of faith, pledging to live worthy of the church and its leaders.

Mr. Mullen Boston College Boston Massachusetts

Archbishop Williams Praises Young Men at Holy Cross Event

Archbishop Williams thanks the enthusiastic Young Men's Catholic Association of Boston College at a Holy Cross College gathering. He recalls the Jesuit founder bishop and lauds the college’s work in Worcester. Commissioner Berran led three cheers as the audience applauded Archbishop’s remarks.

Mullen Archbishop Williams John D. Berran New England Holy Cross College Worcester Montreal Young Men's Catholic Association Boston College Tis Grace James 8. Murphy

Murphy Eloquent Tribute to Lincoln and Equal Justice

Mr Murphy delivers a tribute honoring Abraham Lincoln and the example set for young men by the Archbishop's life. He asserts under our Constitution all men are equal before the law, with emphasis on equal rights and justice for all.

Mr. James Murphy Abraham Lincoln Shes

Remarkable Piano Sale Promises Massive New England Stock

Over 60 000 pianos made and sold in years never equalled. Largest ware rooms in the world with the widest assortment. Easy payments offered. Rentals available by day week or month.

New England

Lincoln as American citizenship exemplar in wartime address

The speaker extols Abraham Lincoln as the prime example of American citizenship and moral leadership. He praises Lincoln’s humility, resilience, and impact, urging all members of the association to imitate his example and let every action be a sermon of good. Mr. Michael J. Dwyer adds remarks for the press.

Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Washington Illinois Springfield Chicago Michael J. Dwyer

Power of the Press Highlighted at Banquet Address

Mr. M J Dwyer extols the press as a world force shaping law and public opinion. Representative Charles I Quirk and Jesuit leaders praise Catholic education as the banquet marks the ninth annual gathering with music and closing songs.

M. J. Dwyer Dwyer Charles I. Quirk Father Pardow Archbishop Williams Father Boursaud Boston College J. J. Brady Albany National Catholic Union James J. Herrick Edward Madinger Wagner R. H. MacMunn Thomas W. Clifford Holy City John C. Mullaly John A. O’shea America Association

Senator Hoar Seeks Ancestors in Salem Visit

Senator Hoar toured Salem on May 22 as Judge Os good host. He sought Hoar lineage in the region, with the Shattuck House opposite North Church and the Prescott house in Peabody identified as former Hoar residences. Photographs were taken of both homes.

Salem Senator Hoar Osgood Commonwealth Shattuck House North Church Hoar Prescott House Peabody

Congregationalists Hold Session in Lynn May 22

The General Association of Congregational Churches continued its session in Lynn with committee reports. A resolution urged the Legislature to pass the bill for better observance of the Lord's Day. The Home Missionary Society elected officers and heard papers from Rev. Prudden, Rev. Lee, and President Simmons. The session closed with prayer.

Lynn General Association of Congregational Churches Home Missionary Society Franklin Carter S. G. Buckingham Charles B. Rice Charles A. Denny Henry H. Proctor Joshua Coit Edwin B. Palmer Nicholson Broughton Theodore P. Prudden West Newton G. S. Lee Springfield Protestant College Simmons Fargo College Home Missions North Dakota Bluke F. Leavitt Melrose Highlands

Mirage of fellale shrouds Boston train trip plan

Fragmentary report from D Bay on May 22 describes a misfired railroad dream involving Boston travel. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

D'S Bay

Peddler’s Blow Strikes 16 Year Old at Winthrop Hotel

Agnes Bancroft a Jamaica Plain girl employed at the New Winthrop Hotel is knocked unconscious by a short, well built man with a false mustache. He approached at 10 AM asking workers to buy wares then reappeared later in the kitchen threatening to reveal the proprietor’s room. She fought with a rolling pin. he struck her and fled. Police search ongoing as witnesses describe a man traveling with a second man selling pins and needles.

Agnes Bancroft Jamaica Plain New Winthrop Hotel Winthrop Beach Agnes Frank A. Perkins Boston Mr. Perkins Winthrop Gage Crest Avenue Post Miss Bancroft

Ludgate divorce case hearsay and family abuse stories

In Suffolk Divorce Court Judge Bishop hears Alice and Anthony Ludgate dispute with cross examination. Witnesses including daughters Jennie 18 and Mary 21 recount alcohol abuse and violence at home. Andrew Jones testifies witnessing mother strike children with a cane. The case moves to further testimony regarding the couple’s troubled marriage and furniture disappearance as the judge deliberates.

Alice Anthony C. Ludgate Allston Suffolk Jennie Mr. Burke Mary Adelaide Ludgate Msama Mama Andrew Jones May Criel Jeremiah Callaghan Western Avenue Brighton Mr. Ludgate Hamptons Mary Grace Edward J. Dunn Station 4 George Brown Dunn

Country Club Races Set For Four Day Meeting

The Country Club race meeting opens next Saturday with first post at 2 30 pm Six races daily over four days include two cross country events Entries closed midnight and will be published tomorrow under National Hunt Association rules Gentlemens riders listed from L C Artemus to C W Wadsworth with qualified riders W C Hayes H H Huan Edward Waln and G P Wilson among NH A names

Country Club New England National Hunt Association L. C. Artemus B. Denny Simon Delbert Louis Haight W. S. Hobart N. Hopkins William Littauer E. Nicholas Maxwell Norman Leander Riddele F. Seabury Robert G. Shaw F. Skinner, Jr Harry W. Smith William A. Stotesbury J. A. L. Strathy C. W. Wadsworth Messrs W. C. Hayes H. H. Huan Edward Waln G. P. Wilson

Haverhill Conspiracy Case Opens in Superior Court

Salem May 22 In the Superior Criminal Court the trial of Thomas H. McDonald on a conspiracy charge tied to the Haverhill aldermanic scandal opened this afternoon. District Attorney Moody leads the government with H F Hurlburt defending. The case is expected to run through tomorrow.

Haverhill Salem Superior Criminal Court Thomas H. McDonald

Hosmer Recovery After Hospital Stay

George Hosmer the professional rower improved from a dangerous condition at City Hospital on Tuesday and was resting comfortably yesterday. Doctors expect him to be discharged in a few days.

George Hosmer Hosmer

Death follows attendance at local funeral in Abington

Brockton May 22 Loring Q White 60 of Stoddard court collapsed and died at home while conversing with his wife after returning from a funeral in Abington He left a wife and three sons credited as surviving members of the family, details noted by local newspaper reporters.

Brockton

Salem Mourns General Cogswell Death

Sorrow fills Salem as General Cogswell, longtime Essex district representative, dies. City flags half mast. Cogswell Club and Colonial Club organize tributes. funeral set after 8 pm arrival and City Hall state, with services at Tabernacle Church led by Rev. Francks. Business and saloons close for the day.

Salem General Coz Cogswell Old Essex Congress Judge Thompson Butler Loring Colonel Stone Colonial Club Washington City Hall Turner G. A.R Loyal Legion Cadets Eighth Regiment Tabernacle Church Francks J. H. Turner Joseph B. F. Osgood W. D. Northend 8. E. Winslow J. H. O'Neil Moses T. Stevens Joseph H. Walker W. ¥. Draper E. D. Ropes Cogswell Club E. W. Doherty Congressional Committee George L . Allen City Committee J. Foster Smith Young Men’s Republican Club W. Harvey Merrill W. B. Mansfield Flambeaux Club General Cogswell

Governor Grieves as Massachusetts Bids Farewell to Cogswell

Governor Frederic T. Greenhalge and the Massachusetts Legislature respond to the death of Congressman William Cogswell. Messages to Mrs. Cogswell and to Congress express sympathy and outline plans to escort the funeral cortege from Washington to Salem. A joint legislative committee is appointed to coordinate the arrangements.

William Cogswell Congress of the United States Washington Congress Commonwealth Massachusetts Frederic T. Greenhalge Jordan Salem Sixth House Senate Washington, D. C Mass Messrs Jordan, Gauss and Russell Drury Bradford Woodfall Rockport Parker Winchendon St. John Harerhill Butler Galloupe and Frothingham Essex Joint Legislative Committee Cogswell

Funeral arrangements for General Cogsby announced in Capital

Washington May 22 A chaplain of the National House presides over a short service at the Capital Chapel as arrangements for the funeral of General Cogsby are announced and noted.

Washington Cogs

Divorces Filed in Wakefield Court

Beam SS and Cass case status shows divorce proceedings now entered with Wakefield court records.

Wakefield Beam Cass

Service for late Masses figure Henry Moler to Salem

A short service for the deceased will be held at the residence tomorrow at 2 PM officiated by Rev Bagby chaplain of the House. The remains with the congressional funeral party will depart Washington at 3 PM by Baltimore and Ohio special car for Salem Massachusetts. A Massachusetts Legislature committee will join the party before the train leaves Washington.

Henry H. Moler Thesergeant-At-Arms Mr. Bagby House of Representatives Washington Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Salem Mass Massachusettes Congressional Party

Victory for Fr Dolan prompts sweeping Newton police shift

A decade's largest police turnover announced in Newton affects the entire north side, with almost half the force moved. Nonantum bears the brunt as officers in the Lake district relocate, and Station 2 gains the biggest assignment. Reports say officials aimed to curb illegal liquor and disorder after a petition from 100 citizens led by Rev Michael Dolan.

Newton Nonantum Lake” District Nghantum Michael Dolan Church of Our Lady

Fire on Salem Road Destroys Fay Estate Carriage

At 12 30 this morning Ivory Toll the caretaker on the Fay estate on Salem road woke to flames in the barn and outbuildings. The carriage and tool houses lost their roofs. damage is $500. An old Martha Washington carriage was destroyed. Fay estate owned by Mrs. R. G. Fay of 312 Dartmouth street Boston.

Ivory Toll Fay Salem Road Martha Washington R. G. Fay Dartmouth Street Boston

Fitzgerald backs Hayes in city committee race

Congressman John F. Fitzgerald declares support for ex Representative James E. Hayes, saying party interests and future success require change. Ward 15 meets and elects McNary as chairman with MecMorrow, Reidy, and Hickey, all backing Hayes.

Democratic City Committee James E. Hayes James Donovan John F. Fitzgerald Mr. Hayes Hayes W. S. McNary W. H. MecMorrow M. J. Reidy D. W. Hickey

The Saving of Girls

At Clarendon Street Church the New England Moral Reform Association heard Dr. Plummer of the Talitha Cumi Home report care for fifty women in the past year, including twenty-six Americans. Of the fifty infants born, five died and thirty-seven remain with their mothers. eight were adopted. Dr. Plummer and Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer urged financial support as Boston women struggle in dire circumstances.

Clarendon Street New England Moral Reform Association Plummer Talitha Cumi Home

The Case of Wilde Opens Second Trial in London

Oscar Wilde faces a second trial in London as Sir Francis Lockwood leads the prosecution. Edward Shelley revises earlier testimony amid cross examination by Sir Edward Clark. Wilde falls ill and leaves the dock briefly, with Wood and Parker reasserting prior statements before adjournment and bail being set with old sureties.

London Oscar Wilde Francis Lockwood Edward Shelley Edward Clark Shelley Bow Street Wilde Alfred Wood Charles Parker

Bids Opened for Cambridge Dam and Basin Work

Bids were opened by the Cambridge Water Board for a dam along Lincoln street in Lincoln and for excavating soil and grading highways at the Hobbs Brook storage basin in Lincoln and Lexington. Awards unlikely for about two weeks.

Cambridge Water Board Lincoln Street Lincoln Hobbs Brook Lexington

Malden Local Auto Run Damages Window and Injures Rider

A team owned by Daniel P. Wise and driven by John Day crashed into a large plate glass window on Pleasant Street in Stanwood's block this afternoon. Day suffered bad bruises. the wagon struck a post and was wrecked.

Malden Daniel P. Wise John Day Pleasant Street Stanwood Day

Uncertain Body Found in Bridgewater Pond Linked to Missing Nils Paulson

Brother of missing Nils Paulson questions if the body recovered in a Bridgewater pond is his relative. Authorities have recovered remains but identification awaits confirmation, and inquiries continue.

Brockton

Braley Overrules Libellant in Shurtleff Divorce Case

Judge Braley overruled the libellant's motion in the divorce suit of Dr. Fred C. Shurtleff against Grace L. W. Shurtleff seeking vacation of the decree dismissing the libel.

Braley Fred C. Shurtleff Grace L.W. Shurtleff

Contractors Prevail Over Bondholders In Florida Railroad Case

Boston promoters backed the Arcadia Gulf Coast and Lakeland railroad with 600000 in bonds. Contractors Morse and Lane claimed a $200000 lien superior to bonds and all debts. A Florida Circuit Court ruling supported them and the U S Court of Appeals in New Orleans affirmed, binding against bondholders.

Arcadia, Gulf Coast & Lakeland Railroad Boston Key West Cuba West Indies Boca Grande Gasparilla Charlotte Harbor Tampa Florida George W. Morse John C. Lane United States Court Morida United States Circuit Court of the Southern District of Florida United States Court of Appeals New Orleans

Death of Marliave Proprietor Marliave’s Doors Close

The long afflicted proprietor of Marliaves died yesterday morning after nearly twenty years of illness Mme Marliave is a widow for the second time His remains will lie in state at his sister's home 3 Egleston Square and be taken to a Catholic funeral at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon in the French church on Isabella street

Marliave Mme. Marliave Mr. Marliave Isabella Street Egleston Square

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