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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1895

Page

3

Richards Chosen New Commander Of Knights Templars

The eighty ninth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars in East Boston elected Eugene H. Richards of Boston as grand commander. The event honored numerous officers, reported on memorials and finances, and awarded senior positions. Richards, a Tufts and G.A.R. veteran, has led multiple Masonic bodies in Massachusetts.

East Boston Knights Templars Massachusetts Rhode Island Order Samuel C. Lawrence Medford Eugene H. Richards Boston William R. Walker Pawtucket R. I Walter Cutting Pittsfield Thomas B. St. John Haverhill George L. Shepley Providence R. L Herbert F. Morse Roxbury James H. Upham Dorchester Benjamin W. Rowell Lynn Winthrop Messenger Melrose George EB. Hilton Henry G. Jordan Albion F. Welch Danvers Henry B. Wilder Malden George H. Kenyon R. I. Freeman c. Hersey Henry S. Rowe Charles C. Crane Somerville Thomas B. Bt John Lawrence Ifi Grand Commandery United States R. Em James Sorley Texas Cyrus Wargrave Eaton Cedar Rapids William B. Isaacs Richmond Templariem -I Charles C. Fry Eugene A. Holton Pittsburg W. Em Thomas E. St. John Permanent Fund Richards George UW. Hilton Freeman C. Hersey Bir Dana Flanders Robert KE. Chamberlain Arthur G. Pollard Robert Franklin Frederick H. Spring Charles Harris Bentley Young Charles A. Peabody George Cushing Charles W. Sawyer Edward T. Pigeon James M. Blanchard Lafayette G. Blair R. Kim William H. H. Soule James Swords Thomas Kellough House Fraternity of Masonic Hall R. EB Nottleboro Harvey M. Richards Attleboro Sir Knight Richards Tufts College Fortieth Massachusetts Infantry Edward W. Kinsley

Were Only Boys Cambridge Critique Sparks Comment

Residents dispute Professor Charles Eliot Norton remarks at Prospect Union talk on Cambridge manners. Norton cited crowds at a freshmen reception that crushed Governor and President Eliot, while Mayor Bancroft defended freshmen as spry. Norton likened ideas to Professor Morse of Salem and Japanese courtesy. He would not comment further on newspaper coverage.

Cambridge Charles Eliot Norton Prospect Union Norton Harvard Square Eliot Bancroft University Morse Salem Vassar College

Boston City Briefs: Two Arrests In Brass Fittings And Bikes

Clarence W. Pratt aged 35 of 98 Condor Street East Boston was arrested by a police inspector for alleged larceny of brass fittings from Condor Iron Foundry. Nathan Allen aged 27 of 8 Humboldt Avenue Roxbury was arrested for alleged larceny of two bicycles worth 200 dollars, owner unknown. At 9 10 p m Ladder 15 responded to a small basement fire at Hotel Guilford 220 Clarendon Street clothing ignited by a gas jet causing 6 dollars damage.

Clarence W. Pratt Condor Street Boston Condor Iron Foundry Nathan Allen Humboldt Avenue Roxbury Ladder 15 Hotel Guilford Clarendon Street

Nonocoicus Club Opens For Ayer Business Men

The Nonocoicus Club opened in Ayer with an informal reception. Club rooms in Dickinson's block were fitted up at considerable expense. Officers: President Judge Levi Wallace, vice-president Judge W. H. Atwood, secretary and treasurer Benjamin Taft, executive committee Dr. William W. Cowles and Howard B. White.

Ayer Ayer Business Men Dickinson Levi Wallace W. H. Atwood Benjamin Taft William W. Cowles Howard B. White

Electrician Dies From Arc Lamp Current At Lynn

Ed win Whittemore, a young electrician at General Electric Works in Lynn, was killed this morning while testing arc lamps. He received a full force of believed 3000 volts from overhead connections, per reports from the scene.

Lynn Edwin I Whittemore General Electric Works

Bliss Regal shoe ad touts genuine welted style

An advertisement from Pete L. C. Bliss & Co promotes the Regal shoe as the authentic welted option at $3.50. It contrasts Regal with inferior imitators and lists Regal stores in Boston New York Brooklyn Washington Pittsburg Providence Baltimore Brockton and a Brockton factory, highlighting lace or button options.

Bliss Regal Summer St Boston Nassau St New York Broadway Fulton St Brooklyn N. W Washington Fifth Ave Pittssare Dorratee St Providence K. Baltimore St Baltimore North Inst Brockton Mass

City Officials Face Ferry Fare Change In Boston

The East Boston ferries will no longer grant free passage to city officials without a pasteboard pass. Superintendent Wheeler issued passes for Council members and other officers, but starting today ferrymen must collect fare or verify a ticket. Reactions at City Hall vary from humor to opposition as two councilmen consider returning the passes.

East Boston Boston Wheeler City of Street Department Ferry Division Common Council Thomas Kellough Kellough City Hall John Kelly Michael J. Leary Ferry John H. Sullivan

Pure California Wines list with assorted items

A fragment lists wines and quantities tied to locations on Dock Square and Gi Faneuil Mall Square, mentioning Pure California Wines and brands Blanchard & Farrar with multiple pack sizes and a Galion reference.

PURE California Blanchard & Farrar Toe Dock Square Faneuil Mall

English High Defeats Brookline In Senior League Opener

English High School beat Brookline High 4 to 0 in the opening Senior Inter scholastic League game on the South End grounds. Ellsworth scored the lone touchdown after a second-half surge as English High overran Brookline’s line despite a tight first half. Attendance noted with both teams and officials present.

Brookline English High Ellsworth O'Brien Sherlock Whittemore Morant Morse Brookline High Hoppy Hopkinson Ashley Cook Billsworth Brook Callahan O’brien Purtell Eaton Manahan R.e Morse Eugerne Patehler Rts Seaver T.B F. Talbot Callahan G.i R.h H.b Achtler Haiven Green

READY FOR PRINCETON HARVARD FACES RIVALRY IN FIRST GAME

Cambridge students prepare to travel in large numbers to cheer Harvard against Princeton. About a thousand supporters will ride fall river and new england routes amid heavy betting among students. Confidence runs high among fans though coaches warn of strong Princeton play.

Cambridge Princeton Harvard New York Fall River Line New England New London Lowell Boston & Albany Shore Line Tigers Yale

Princeton Football Faces Powerful Jersey Challenge

Reports from Princeton say the Jersey eleven is rapidly improving and will face strong resistance with thousands of Princeton supporters present. Umpires named F DeP Townsend Williams for Harvard and Paul Dashiel Lehigh for Princeton. I McD Garfield was chosen referee but has a prior engagement. ex Captain Pratt of Amherst may officiate. Twenty six men travel with the team including Captain Brewer and Jaffray among others. coaches accompany the squad without trainer Lathrop or head coach Emmons.

Princeton Jersey F. Dep. Townsend Williams Harvard Paul Dashiel Lehigh I. McD Garfield Pratt Amherst Brewer Donald Jaffray F. Shaw Holt Hallowell Cabot Borden Wrightington Gonterman Fairchild Doucette Rice Stevenson Haughton Moulton Newell Beale Fennessey Dunlop Glerrasch N. Shaw Hayes Connor C. Brewer Lathrop Emmons

Yale at West Point to be grand cadet occasion

Yale football team will travel from New Haven to Murray Hill New York for a Friday night stay and move to West Point Saturday noon. After the game the Yale party will be banqueted and then join a reception and ball hosted by West Point cadets.

New Haven Conn Yale West Point United States Murray Hill New York

Harvard interclass football tie ends first game

Sophomores and freshmen tied 6 6 in the interclass championship at Harvard after two twenty minute halves. Dobblee scored for the freshmen and Manning 98 tied the score late in the second half. Next Tuesday’s rematch will decide the contest with Adams Dobblee Richardson Johnston and Cozzens Manning Knox named as standouts.

Harvard Dobblee Adam Manning Adams Richardson Johnston Cozzens Knox

Gaelic Football Challenge Seeks Boston Opponents

The Emeralds of Worcester invite any team in Boston or nearby to a Gaelic football game under the rules of the Gaelic Athletic Association of America. Clubs wishing to accept should contact Patrick Shannon, secretary, Emerald F. B. C., No. 6 Bismarck Street, Worcester, at earliest convenience.

The Emeralds Worcester Boston Gaelic’ Athletic Association of America Patrick Shannon Hrmerald F. B. C Bismark Street

Boxing Gossip From Sea Isle Club Card

Boston boxer Bobby Dobbs and Minneapolis' Charley Johnson secured for an eight round prelim. Rumors of Lavigne vs Walcott weigh 133 pounds, with past matches noted. Talk also of McKeever vs Leeds Ends Jr, Ross vs Elms, and Kaveney vs Sullivan with plans for 118 pound clashes at Boston clubs. Horace Leeds End and McKeever weigh disputes noted.

Bobby Dobbs Boston Charley Johnson Minneapolis Sea Isle Dobbs Kid” Lavigne Joe Walcott Walcott Billy Smith Tommy Tracey Tracey Rejcover Walcott Lavigne Horace Leeds Jr McKeever McKeever Dave Ross St. Paul Davy Ross Joe Elms Elms Fred Wright Yonkers Jimmy Kaverney Sullivan Kirtland Lynn Kaveney Bill Brierly George Dixon Spike Sullivan Mr. Brierly William Ford Nick Burley California Burley George la Blanche Marine Quinlan Cambridge la Blanche King Philip Woburn City Point Harry Hutchins

Results at Morris Park

Morris Park New York October 31. First race one mile Brandywine Monaco Gotham time 1 42. Second race six furlongs Patrol Intermission Cassette time 1 11 4. Third race one mile Refugee Beldemere Rubicon time 1 42. Fourth Champagne stakes for 2 year olds seven furlongs Ben Brugh Prince Lief Merry Prince time 1 27 2. Fifth race six furlongs H Reed Deerfargilla Doggett time 1 14. Sixth race one mile Maurice Eclipse Merry Duke time 1 43

Morris Park N. Y Brandywine Monaco Gotham Patrol Intermission Cassette Refugee Beldemere Rubicon Ben Brugh Prince Lief Merry Prince H Reed Deerfargilla Doggett Maurice Eclipse Merry Duke

Katahdin Trial Hits Seventeen Knot Target But Time Lags

New London October 31 The harbor defence ram Katahdin completed a trial run from New London to the first buoy and back over a 34 mile course amid adverse currents wind and rain. Officials expect current tide and wind allowances to push her speed above seventeen knots. Commanded by Captain O C Oliver the ship showed steady handling and minimal motion while Bath Iron Works officials and Navy Trial Board observers praised construction and performance.

New London Conn Long Island River Thames Naval Trial Board Dolphin Horton’s Point Iwana Narkeeta Nina Fern Ram O. C. Oliver Salacia Walter 8. Lowell Metropolitan General Hyde Charles John Hyde C. R. Hanscom Bath Iron Works Samuel Hinckley Navy Trial Board Henry F. Picking United States Navy Navy Robert F. Bradford Seaton Schroeder Augustus H. Able Willliam H. Varney Sidney H. Stanton A.S. Halsted John B. Hoover James Intwistle Bath Richard Leary

Signs of Misspellings Stir Passersby at Shops

Mismatched letters on storefront signs spark concern as passers-by worry about misprints. Local observers note the errors may affect shop credibility and draw attention away from offerings, while shopkeepers defend that time constraints lead to occasional slips.

Boston Socked by Night Storm Deluge and City Shuffle

A heavy rainstorm battered Boston last night forcing thousands to seek shelter at Union Station and theatres. Rain persisted from 9 PM to after midnight with streets flooded and cabbies thriving while passengers crowded for dry quarters. Forecasters warn continued morning showers and potential gale along the New England coast with signals from Eastport to Wilmington.

Boston Atlantic Union Station Washington and Tremont Streets Boylston School Street North Carolina Mississippi Virginia New England Eastport Wilmington

Lynn Coal Handlers Union Appoints Conference Delegates

The Lynn Coal Handlers Union 4465 and Knights of Labor appointed I Boynton Armstrong James Dolan and James H Adams as a committee to meet the coal dealers committee in conference tomorrow afternoon. John D Cowper agent of Carpenters Union 108 with a delegation presented resolutions endorsing the coal handlers and promising support if a strike occurs. The union may strike Saturday if its demand is refused at the conference.

Lynn Knights of Labor I. Boynton Armstrong James J. Dolan James KH. Adams Coal Dealers’ Committee John D. Cowper Carpenters’ Union 108 Carpenters’ Union Tomorow

Prince of Wales May Build Yacht for Cup Challenge

A rumor reported from Partick Scotland claims the Prince of Wales plans a new yacht to challenge for the America's Cup. The vessel would be designed by G L Watson and built by the Hendersons, though Watson denies commenting and no confirmation is possible. the rumor is viewed as highly improbable.

London Pall Mall > Gazette Partick Glasgow Prince of Wales G. L. Watson Hendersons

Rev E M Hardy Installed in Quincy Church

The Rev Edward Noah Hardy formerly of Holliston was installed as pastor of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Quincy on October 31. It marks the first installation since 1874 when Rev Edward Norton was installed. Norton resigned recently due to ill health and Hardy was called to the pulpit.

Quincy Edward Noah Hardy Holliston Evangelical Congregational Church of Edward Norton Norton Hardy

Melrose Athletes Beat Oxfords In Bowling Battle

Lynn October 31 Melrose Athletics defeated the Oxfords in a hot bowling game. Berry led with 596 total, including five strikes in his final string. Winston of the Oxfords and Pierce and Newhall of Melrose also posted good scores. the last string decided the outcome.

Lynn Melrose Athletics Oxfords Berry Winston Pierce Newhall Athletics Melrose

Brockton Pastor Installed at Unity Church

The installation of the Rev. Rush Rhees Shippen as rector of Unity Church in Brockton occurred this afternoon before a large crowd. Shippen, arriving from Washington D C, delivered the installation sermon, joined by his son the Rev. Eugene R. Shippen of Lynn.

Brockton Rush Rhees Shippen Astor Unity Church Mr. Shippen Washington, D. C Eugene R. Shippen Lynn

Match Race Postponed in Charlotte After Storm

A special from Reidsville reports the Gr t chen race in Charlotte postponed due to a storm of rain and wind, moving the event to next Tuesday.

Charlotte N. C Reidsville

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