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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1893

Page

6

Star in the Dark Supt Doogue’s Office in Jeopardy

Boston faces a clash over May 3 legislation that shifts public grounds oversight from Superintendent Doogue to park commissioners. Critics allege a deliberate move to oust Doogue, while Senator Fitzgerald seeks an amendment to exempt Boston. Local officials defend Doogue’s record as the best public forester in the nation.

Boston Doogue Russell Joint Special Committee State House Fitzgerald Metropolitan Park Commission United States Park Commissioners Kenaricken O’brien

Thebes Struck By Earthquake Shaking Town

An Athens report says Thebes endured another earthquake. Buildings collapsed or damaged, foundations shifted, one person died and several were injured.

Athens Thebes

Commission to probe New York Custom House begins sessions

The New York commission investigating the Custom House met at the Barge Office and opened an executive session. They have not finished reviewing Treasury papers and will begin witness testimony next Monday on the appraiser’s department charges. Apid Cooper and likely Collector Hendricks may testify.

New York Custom House Barge Fairchild Treasury Department Apid Cooper Colector Hendricks Washington Port of

Good Way Out of It Bank Trustees Named

Depositors of the National Bank of Deposit met and decided to place the bank affairs in trustees appointed by depositors. L. E. Ransom and W. C. Hamstone lead a committee to manage assets for pro rata payments to depositors and creditors. The agreement releases the bank from liability but not stockholders beyond legal exposure.

New York National Bank of Deposit L. E. Ransom W. C. Hamstone Aes Bowden W. W. Goodrich Jacobin Riglander Mr. Stockton

A New Catholic Church Blessing At Lyndonville

In Lyndonville Vermont on May 30 the corner stone of St Elizabeths new Catholic church will be blessed. The Very Rev Thomas Lynch V G will preside. High mass at 930 am and stone laying at 1130 am. English sermon by Rev D J O Sullivan of St Albans and French sermon by Rev Charles Beaubier of Sault Au Recollet. Gregorian music will be by a large choir of priests. The pastor is Rev J Paquet.

Lyndonville, Vt St. Elizabeth’s New Catholic Church Thomas Lynch V. G D. Jd. O’sullivan St. Albans

Louisville Wins 9 to 0 as Chicago Fails to Arrive

May 25 report from Louisville states the game was awarded to Louisville 9 to 0 because the Chicago club did not arrive. The decision followed the non arrival of Chicago.

Louisville Chicago

Dartmouth appoints athletic trainer at Bowdoin alum’s expense

The Dartmouth trustees select E. L. Carleton Bowdoin 93 as athletic trainer and gymnasium director, despite student disappointment that Albert Whitehouse of Boston was not chosen. Dartmouth sends its largest delegation yet to Amherst games, with authorities granting all students in good standing permission to go, as the outcome may decide the championship.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth E. L. Carleton Bowdoin Albert Whitehouse Boston Amherst

Ex-city clerk in Shelbyville faces grand jury over shortage

George Olfelein, former city clerk and deputy recorder, is under grounds of indictment after an expert review found numerous insurance policies issued, funds collected, and no reports filed. He had two years of heavy drinking and spent the money. bondsmen turned him over to the grand jury. Exact shortage undisclosed.

Shelbyville Ind George Olfelein Olfelein

Prisoner Pleads Clemency for American Convict

Special artist Theodore Parks writes to the Daily News appealing from a non political angle for clemency for Gilbert, an American jailed nine years for involvement in Irish outrages. Parks says Gilbert is dying of heart disease and cannot walk without a jailer's help, and only release can prolong his life.

London Theodore Parks Portland The Daily News Gilbert

Quiet Wedding in Waltham at Mr Sherman’s Residence

Miss Lucy Sherman and Mr C F Allen were married at 187 Adams Street Waltham with only family present. Rev B M Fullerton officiated. Mr Allen is city auditor and popular. couple will reside at 18 Liberty Street after a brief wedding tour.

Waltham Newton Sherman Adams Street Lucy Sherman C. F. Allen B. M. Fullerton Allen

State Board finds cattle healthy at Stow poor farm

South Framingham May 25 The State Board of Cattle Commissioners were notified of possible tuberculosis in cows at the Stow town poor farm Dr O Connell Holyoke board member examined the herd and declared the animals in perfect health

South Framingham State Board of Cattle Commissioners Stow M., O’connell Holyoke

Yale Law seniors named Townsend prize contenders

The Yale Law School seniors for the Townsend prize were announced. William Doolittle Bailey of Grinnell Iowa, William Montressor Peck of Stratford Connecticut, Charles Porter Kellogg of Waterbury, Arthur Collins Groves of New Haven, and John Wallace Banks of Guilford are listed as competitors.

New Haven Yale Law School William Doolittle Bailey Grinnell Iowa William Montressor Peck Stratford

General Grant Capsizes In Squall At Rockland Harbor

The schooner General Grant of Bangor capsized while entering Rockland harbor in a heavy squall. Her crew escaped uninjured. The granite freighter Pamee assisted, towing the vessel to the wharf and righting her with derrick rigging.

Rockland General Grant Bangor Pamee

Prominent Catamarca Garza Party Leaders Sentenced

Fifteen top members of Cat arina Garza's revolutionary party were convicted of violating neutrality laws and sentenced to prison terms from thirty days to two years.

San Antonio Tex Catarina Garza Revolutionary Party

Kearsarge Arrives at Kittery for Months of Repairs

United States steamship Kearsarge arrived from Gloucester and moved to Kittery Navy Yard. She is expected to stay for several months while undergoing extensive repairs.

Portsmouth N. H Kearsarge Gloucester Kittery Navy Yard

Cleveland Receivers Appointed for Van Wagoner & Williams

Judge Ricks of the United States Circuit Court appointed two Cleveland receivers for the Van Wagoner Williams Company at midnight. They are E. S. Cook and C. J. Van Wagoner.

Cleveland Ricks United States Circuit Court van Wagoner & Williams Company E. Ss. Cook C. 3 van Wagoner

Death of Aged Lady in Bennington

Mrs A M Robinson aged 95 died this afternoon in Bennington Vermont. She was the third oldest person living born in Bennington and mother of the late Judge Alfred Robinson.

Bennington A. M. Robinson Alfred Robinson

Paine's Furniture Unveils Novel Book Cabinet in City Tour

Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street presents a new book cabinet hailed as a fusion of excel­lences from many patterns. The centerpiece is pictured elsewhere in this paper, inviting readers to view the engraving and compare craftsmanship.

Paine Canal Street

Dinners of a Night Highlight Local Club Meetings

The Commercial Club of Boston and vicinity with coal dealers held its annual meeting and dinner at Parker's. Fifty seven members elected Edward Hamlin president with a new slate of officers and an agreement to close member businesses on Saturdays at 1 pm in June July and August. Separately Harvard Odontological Society hosted a dinner presided by Dr F G Eddy with Drs Keep and Guy as guests and H L Upham delivering a paper. The Class of 85 held its first dinner at the United States Hotel with Bigelow Quintet performing and toasts offered by G Jannett and others. Officers named include Charles Russell president and Aaron Wolfson vice president.

Commercial Club of Boston and Vicinity Parker Edward Hamlin H. G. Jordan J. Frank Wellington B. F. Wild Co. A. Campbell F. C. Warren J. W. Robbins J. A. Bradford George M. Winslow L. G. Burnham J. L. Batchelder Harvard Odontological Society Young's F. G. Eddy P. Buckley William Montgomery Echo G. G. Chadbourne George Jannett C. E. Boothby Aaron Wolfson Charles Russell George Lapham

Moral Reformists Meet at Park Street Church

The fifty seventh annual meeting of the New England Moral Reform Society was held at Park Street Church. Dr. Caroline Hastings new president and speakers Mrs Cole Bowen Hornibrook and Mrs E M Whittemore addressed the gathering. Reports by Miss Caroline Otis and Dr Julia Morton Plummer highlighted a year of work at the Home on 476 Shawmut avenue aiding unwed mothers and promoting forgiveness and renewal. Officers were elected including Dr. Hastings as president and Miss Otis as treasurer and secretary.

New England Moral Reform Society Park Street Caroline FE. Hastings Cole Bowen Hornibrook Belleville France E. M. Whittemore New York Shawmut Avenue

Fashionable Carriages Take Boston by Storm at Kimball Bros

Kimball Bros at 110 to 116 Sudbury Street Boston showcases the latest open traps oddities and family vehicles including Goddards Stanhopes road buggies and four passenger park wagons. The display aims to help buyers learn current styles and trim options for boulevard hills and beach drives.

Kimball Bros Sudbury Street Sunbury Street Boston

Captain Fitzhugh Seeks Endowment for Boston Aged and Orphan Home

Captain R. H. Fitzhugh of Lexington Kentucky tours Eastern cities to raise an endowment for an asylum already established in Lexington for aged colored women and orphans. He has gained interest from Harvard Professor Shaler and others in Boston and invites contributions addressed to 96 Chandler Street, Boston.

R. H. Fitzhugh Lexington Boston Shaler Harvard

Irish National Federation Branch Plans Public Demonstration

An enthusiastic meeting of the Joseph Gillis Biggar Branch of the Irish National Federation was held in Harmony Hall last night with Edward J. Ahern presiding. A committee led by Frank McGoldrick will arrange a public demonstration at St James Church on Harrison Avenue. Several new members joined, speakers for the meeting to be announced soon. The next branch meeting is scheduled for Harmony Hall on the last Thursday in June.

Joseph Gillis Biggar Irish National Federation Harmony Hall Edward J. Ahern Frank McGoldrick M. P. O'Connor J. P. Quigley Edmond Grimes William L. Dowling St. James Church Harrison Avenue

Memorial Portrait Presented for General Edward A. Wild

The town of Brookline received a life size portrait in Gardner Hall Public Library. Boston artist J. Harvey Young created the painting now hung on the wall. M. P. Kennard chaired the presentation and delivered a detailed eulogy honoring the late general's life and service.

Edward A. Wild Brookline Gardner Hall Public J. Harvey Young Boston M. P. Kennard

Phillips' Andover Triumphs Over Brown in Brisk Ball Contest

Andover won 7 to 2 against Brown in a brilliant ball contest held this afternoon. Brown managed only one hit off pitcher Paige as Andover dominated from the mound and at the plate.

Andover Phillips Brown Paige

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