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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1899

Page

5

Watch and Ward targets second class hotels in Boston crackdown

The Watch and Ward Society filed two petitions with the Boston Police Board seeking revocation of licenses for Hotel Italy at 198 North Street and Hotel Piscopo at 30 Fleet Street. The society accuses intoxicated patrons, improper conduct, and moral harm, and vows public hearings and possible governor intervention. Piscopo denies wrongdoing stating the hotel closed months ago and operations are proper.

Watch and Ward Society Raines Board of Police Wolcott Chief Wade State Police Columbia Police Board Thomas Ryan Society Charles F. Wyman Frederick B. Allen John S. Lockwood Boston Trading & Export Company North Street Hotel Italy Benjamin Piscopo Fleet Street Hotel Piscopo Post Boston Saxly Run Piscopo

Senator Mason Expelled by Chicago Club

The Tippecanoe Club political action committee voted to expel United States Senator Mason from its membership over his opposition to the national administration's policy in the Philippines.

Chicago The Tippecanoe Club United States Mason Philippines

Boston Council Debates Fence and City Hall Plan

The Boston Common Council held a tense session over a 2700 dollar fence around Independence Square amid factional clashes in Ward 14. The body passed the fence order, debated a new City Hall site, and approved canceling a contract with a local sanitary product company. In New York, the Duke of Manchester sails to America seeking a wealthy marriage to rehabilitate his estates amid high society speculation.

Riley John Drohan South Boston Ward 14 Independence Square Kiley South Boston Messrs Donahoe Mulcahy Logan Lydon Drohan Moore Ward 10 Common Council Board of Aldermen Providence New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Howard Ward 20 New England Santary Product Company Harvey Hibbard Wood Miller Giblin Linehan New York Duke of Manchester Europe America Liverpool England Consuelo Yunaga Pauline Astor May Goelet Ethel Barrymore Joan Wilson Wilsons Tranby- Croft Baccarat Cleo de Merode Gladys Miss Astor Miss Goelet Duke Miss Wilson

Big Rufe Exonerated In Boston Police Case

Sergeant Fessenden known as Big Rufe, the largest officer in Boston, was to answer charges before police commissioners yesterday but the complainant failed to appear and the case was dismissed. The complaint alleged Fessenden struck J. M. Wilkinson in front of a newspaper office during yacht race excitement.

Fessenden Big Rufe Boston J. M. Wilkinson

Cincinnati Club Officers Meet at Parker House Dinner

The Cincinnati Club officers and standing committee met and dined at Parker House at 4 o'clock yesterday. They voted to grant money to the poor descendants of the revolutionary officers and handled other routine business. Hon. Winslow Warren presided.

Cincinnati Club Parker House Winslow Warren

Daly Chosen Secretary of Evergreen Whist Club

Mr John F Daly a noted debater among South Boston progressive young men has been chosen secretary of the Evergreen Whist Club formed on Wednesday evening His scientific knowledge of the game is expected to aid fellow members greatly

John F. Daly South Boston Evergreen Whist Club

Barrows and Corporations Stir Ward 23 Dem Rally

At a Roslindale Knights of Honor Hall gathering Democratic hopefuls framed the Ward 23 contest as a battle over corporate influence. Rep John M Minton attacked Barrows on the Post telephone bill while praising anti trust lines, amid cheers for Hayes and other speakers.

Ward 23 Knights of Honor Hall Roslindale John M. Minton Post Barrows Snistam Minton Alfred I. Hayes Francis J. W. Dakin Mr. Minton Mr. Hayes Thomas F. J. Curley Sewall C. Frackett William J. Leonard David W. Murray

Duke's marriage settlement and Paris rescue vow

The article describes a duke’s marriage settlement and his mother rushing to Paris to rescue him from an entanglement. It notes reports that the duke plans to take the stage to shore up his family fortunes and mentions a sensational appearance at Mrs Hughes Hallett’s fancy dress ball. He is expected to attend a forthcoming horse show as a social draw.

Paris Manchester

Dorchester Republicans Host Candidates Reception

The North Dorchester Republican Club held a reception last night for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senator and Representatives at their club house on 98 Dorchester Avenue. The reception committee included Caleb B. Dunham William T. Leach Arthur L. Whittemore Frederick Hammell Louis K. Brown and Solomon Lewenberg.

North Dorchester Republican Club Dorchester Avenue Caleb B. Dunham William T. Leach Arthur L. Whittemore Frederick Hammell Louis K. Brown Solomon Lewenberg

Paine in Ward 6 Rally Aims for Big Vote

Ward 6 committee readies a large turnout for Paine Mack and regular Democrats on Tuesday. A grand rally is set for tonight at the ward rooms on orth Bennet street at 8 pm with Congressman Fitzgerald and others slated to speak.

Ward 6 Paine Mack Orth Bennet Street Congressman Fitzgerald

Prominent Woman Expelled From Local Church Over Hat

Miss May Oller of Waynesboro was expelled from Antietam German Baptist Dunkard Church for wearing a brimmed hat, defying the church order to return to a bonnet. Supporters plan an appeal to the denomination’s annual meeting. she is visiting New York.

Waynesboro Penn May Oller Holy Land Antietam German Baptist Dunkard Miss Oller New York Jacob F. Oller

Rally for Douglass at Lyceum Hall

A Democratic rally for Ward 2 Representative candidate John J. Douglass was led by Joseph H. Carter with speakers including John Quinn and Aldermanic candidate Captain Thomas Clark. The event, hosted by the Poussess Club, plans a large parade Monday evening and three further rallies at Webster Hall Columbian Boat House and Hibernian Hall with a brass band and drum corps.

Douglass Lyceum Hall John J. Douglass Joseph H. Carter John Quinn Thomas Clark John Hayes William C.S. Healey Poussess Club McLaughliin Webster Hall Columbian Boat House Hibernian Hall

Charity Concert and Dance at Guild Club Hall

A large crowd attended last night’s charity event at the Guild Club hall Hanover street. Mark Abrams and Miss Ollie Abrams organized the program led by M. H. Finer with various acts including Jessie Alexander on violin and Miss Sadie Fish as soprano. The evening featured Ed Golden ragtime, Henry B. Myers humor, Max Ritter black faced routine, Lew Goldman, and a sketch “A Happy Pair.” The Gunter sisters and child artists also performed. Baby Beatrice drew applause. accompaniment by William Anols ky and Jack Bosch. A. H. Levey managed and presided. After the concert, dancing followed with the hall kindly lent by Alderman Berwin.

Guild Club Hanover Street Mark Abrams Benjamin Kabatznick M. H. Finer Jessie Alexander Sadie Fish Ed Golden Henry B. Myers Max Ritter Lew Goldman Mark Ollie Abrams Gunter Sisters Levi Myers William Foote Annette Osood Miss Abrams Baby Beatrice William Anolsky Jack Bosch A. H. Levey Alderman Berwin

Engstrom Speaks at Ward 22 Republican Meeting

An enthusiastic Ward 22 gathering endorsed the Republican ticket last night. William M. Clarke chaired the meeting with speakers including Representative Bates, former representative Callender, Senator Maxwell, John Bleiler, and Charles O. Engstrom delivering remarks.

Ward 22 William M. Clarke Gpesnore Robert Speaker Bates Callender Senator Maxwell John Bleiler Charles O. Engstrom

Patrolman Robinson Absent From Roll Call After 27 Years

Patrolman Isaiah 8 Robinson III was absent from roll call last night for the first time in 27 years due to illness at his home. He has served at City Hall station for 26 years and doctors advise a two week lay-off.

Isaiah Robinson City Hall

A Sermon to Men on Domestic Roles and Wives

A sermon urges men to recognize the quiet influence of the wife on family prosperity and to let wives decide the few matters beyond a man's control. It notes the Paine Furniture Company as an analogy in a column.

Paine Furniture Company

Helping Hand Sale at Wesleyvan Hall Dates Announced

The New England Helping Hand Society announces its annual sale will be held in Wesleyvan Hall from November 6 to 11. The event aims to raise funds for charity and community services with many donated items and bargain prices.

New England Helping Hand Society Wesleyvan Hall

British Charitable Society Holds Eighty Third Annual Meeting

At Youngs Hotel in the presence of President George Jepson the British Charitable Society approved a $743.02 year receipts and $455 expenditures. The permanent fund stood at $10,262.86 and relief funds showed $473.25 with all but $2 spent. A silk banner by Miss Mary Ella Barbour was presented. The group voted $50 for Rudyard Kipling’s widows and orphans fund. Officers for the eighty fourth year include President Henry Squire and treasurer Edwin Wilcock among others.

British Charitable Society Young’s Hotel George Jepson Mary Ella Barbour Rudyard Kipling Britain South Africa Henry Squire Hugh Kershaw Edwin Wilcock John F. Masters F. Brook George Parsons A. E. George Robert Provan Mt. Hope Cemetery E. J. Gwillim John M. Fyfe Thomas Merrill

Washing Baby Flannel Clothes With Delicate Care

The article instructs washing baby flannels separately in two hot waters using Fairy Soap and Gold Dust Washing Powder to whiten and soften the fabric. Rinse in warm water, shape while damp, and hang to dry outdoors. Do the work quickly to avoid delays.

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Hotel Italy Senator Mason Chicago Club Eealer Tohn Drohan Council South Boston Order the Duke OF Manchester Ginginnati Club W. L. Douglas Sammien Yooncains Tage Ngto Jou Howard St City Mall Ave Schon St Aera Barrows and Corporations Dorchester Republicans Aitter Engstrom Patrolman Robinson III Patrolman Dirt Fairbank N. K. Fairbank Company St. Louis
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