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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1896

Page

5

McKinley to Rest in Cleveland as Campaign Pace Eases

Major McKinley retired last night and appears rested though Mrs. McKinley remains ill. Telegrams of congratulation pour in from every state and abroad as Dawes and others send messages. He plans to travel to Cleveland with Mrs. McKinley for a brief rest and to avoid crowds, staying with Colonel M. T. Herrick and keeping his schedule flexible.

Canton McKinley United States Henry J L. Dawes Massachusetts Major McKinley Cleveland M. T. Herrick

Mrs Harriet Johnson Reported Missing Then Sought in New York

In New York Mrs Harriet Johnson wife of J Frank Johnson of Malden was found by police after leaving home suddenly on Tuesday. She sang love songs and behaved oddly on the Puritan voyage to New York and was taken to Centre Street Court. Her husband left for New York to join her. The family for years resided at 24 Greenleaf Street Malden. They have two children, a daughter aged ten. The couple believed she suffers nervous troubles possibly linked to spiritualism and Christian science.

Harriet Johnson J. Frank Johnson Malden New York Johnson Greenleaf Street

Bailey Held After Shawmut Bank Break

Detective Harris from police headquarters brought Cornelius A. Bailey of 8 Phillips Street to Boston from Sing Sing New York to answer for the Shawmut National Bank break on Sept 19 1894. Bailey reportedly escaped with $216 in cash and a $20 overcoat and was serving a New York burglary sentence when released yesterday.

Harris Boston Sing Sing N. Y Cornelius A. Bailey Phillips Street Bailey Shawmut National Bank New York City

Elevator accident at Houghton and Dutton building

William Alexander, a contractor worker for Woodbury and Leighton, was repairing the elevator drum on Tremont Street when struck by the shafting. He suffered heavy external and internal injuries and is expected to die, according to Massachusetts General Hospital physicians.

Houghton & Dutton Tremont Street William Alexander Woodbury & Leighton Massachusetts General Hospital Alexander

Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick, Effective Relief

Advertisers claim Bull's Cough Syrup offers fast relief from coughing with proven effectiveness. The brief note highlights rapid action and soothing symptoms for sufferers seeking immediate comfort.

Boston Mayoral Term Sparks City Campaign Fears

Democrats and Republicans in Boston begin nominating delegates to boards and committees as Mayor Curtis’s two year term dampens race interest. Democrats split over state issues and Williams allies plan counter moves while Republicans forecast a city hall sweep. Sears seeks a recount in Congress race. Williams group braces for post year battles.

Boston Board of Aldermen Republican City Committee Curtis Williams George Fred W. F. Donovan Mahoney Charlestown Lee Barry W. F W. J. Donovan Charles John Hurley W. J. Miller M. T. Callahan Isaac Rosnosky Benjamin F. Lamb M. W. Norris Josiah S. Dean T. J. Sullivan T. J. Kinney Fred S. Gore John F. Cullen

Speculation on McKinley Cabinet Names

Washington discusses possible picks for Secretary of State and other posts. Reed, Hay, Depew, Lodge, Allison, Sherman, Davis, Cochran, Evans, Babcock, De Young and Lincoln are named as likely contenders with regional and party balance noted.

Washington McKinley Thomas B. Reed Maine Reed State Department John Hay Lincoln Chauncey M. Depew Lodge Massachusetts Court of St. James Allison Senate Sherman Davis Senate Committee of Foreign Relations Treasury Proctor Vermont Boutelle Bourke Cochran New York Major McKinley H. Clay Evans Tennessee Babcock Wisconsin Republican Congressional Committee Pacific Coast M. H. de Young California Robert Lincoln Illinois

Empire Theatre presents two plays in double bill at Hollis

Empire Theatre stock company offered a double bill last evening with Lady Bettys Highwayman and Marriage. Boston audiences saw Viola Allen and Jameson Lee Finney star in the first, and J. E. Dodson Robert Edeson plus others in the second. Ongoing week shows included Sowing the Wind and Fedora with Fanny Davenport, and news of Olga Nethersole, Carmen rumors, Agassiz Club benefit, and upcoming performs at Park Theatre, Tremont, and Museum.

Hollis Empire Theatre Stock Company Boston Lady Betty Justin H. McCarthy Cissy Loftus Music Hall Viola Allen Jameson Lee Finney Brandon Thomas Henry Keeling J. E. Dodson Robert Edeson William Faversham Elsie de Wolfe Ida Conquest Ferdinand Gottschalk Fanny Davenport George Nash Paul Park Theatre Olga Nethersole Ibsen Columbia E. H. Sothern Daniel Frohman Lyceum New York Mr. Sothern the Hollis Fanny Johnston Paris America France Anna Held Boston Theatre Museum Clara Lane Zerlina Fra Diavolo Castle Square Louis Massen Tremont Excelsior, Jr Signor Biondi Keith Isaac B. Rich Charles Irohman New York Empire Theatre Company

Doan's Kidney Pills Cited As Backache Relief by Boston Reader

A Boston reader, T. J. Flaven of East Boston, endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. He notes rapid relief after one box purchased from Woodbury Drug Co. and urges others with urinary issues to try the product.

Dean T. J. Flaven Chelsea St East Boston Doan Woodbury Drug Co Maverick Sq Foster- Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Duke of Orleans Weds in Vienna Hofburg Chapel

Prince Louis Philippe Robert Duc d Orleans wed Archduchess Marie Dorothea Amelie of Austria in the Hofburg chapel Vienna. The processional line included archdukes and archduchesses and was blessed by Cardinal Gruscha as Dr Mayer conducted the ceremony.

Vienna Louis Philippe Robert Duc d'Orleans Marie Dorothea Amelie Austria Hofburg Due de Charles Archduke Joseph Comtesse, de Paris Due de Orleans Clotilde Francis Joseph Portugal Duke of Connaught Aosta Maria Josepha Cardinal Gruscha Mayer

Compromise Reaches Guardian ruling for Blanche Thudium

In Cambridge Middlesex Probate Court a settlement names Jane Fay of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children as guardian for Blanche J. Thudium. The child will stay with Mrs. Thudium while guardian arrangements proceed. The case arose after Blanche resided with Mrs Learned since infancy and Mrs Thudium sought custody following her release from Danvers Insane Asylum and the death of her husband.

Malden Middlesex Cambridge Thudium Learned Jane Fay Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Blanche

Dismissals Continue at Treasury Under Carlisle Purge

Secretary Carlisle further dismissed officials including Judge W B Fleming of Kentucky and Minnie McMillan of Kentucky. Other removals affected Thomas K B Adams of Montana and James H Couch, West Virginia assistant U S district attorney. Couch had run as a Democrat in the recent state election and refused to resign.

Washington Treasury Carlisle W. B. Fleming Kentucky Supervising Architect Blackburn Minnie McMillan Senator Blackburn Thomas KB. Adams Montana Seal Island Alaska Harmon James H. Couch United States West Virginia

Quorumless Council Ad journed for Lack of Members

The Common Council again adjourned last evening for lack of a quorum. The mayor had sent in the loan bill but there were not enough members present to act on it. Two items were stricken from the bill, exact ones unclear. the Mead Street stone sten appropriation in Charlestown may have been wiped out.

Mead Street Charlestown

Paul Revere Chapter Hosts Monthly DAR Meeting at Gould Hall

The Paul Revere Chapter DAR held its regular monthly meeting at Gould Hall Chelsea with Mrs Gould and Mrs Riv ers among organizers. Hon Mellen Chamberlain spoke on Chelsea in Colonial and Revolutionary Times. Officers were re elected and a coat of arms for the thirteen colonies was delivered to local schools. The group toured the Cary House, Governor Bel lingham’s residence, then adjourned to Marlboro Street for the next meeting.

James Gould Charles C. Rivers Alphonson Harris Paul Revere Gould Hall Chelsea Mellen Chamberlain Old Cary House Bellingham

China orders warship contracts signed at Pekin

A Singapore dispatch to the Times reports contracts signed in Pekin for two Arm strong cruisers and four German torpedo boats, signaling planned naval expansion through international shipbuilding deals.

London Singapore The Times Pekin

Salvation Oil Advert Says Cheap Price

An old advertisement promotes Salvation Oil at 25 cents per bottle and labels it as the best liniment in the market.

Salvation Oil

Stabbing on Blackstone Street Injures Man

Francesco Di Pietro was attacked by Antonio Di Archangelo on Blackstone Street at about 8:30 yesterday morning. Di Archangelo produced a stiletto and wounded Di Pietro in the left side. Di Pietro is at City Hospital and expected to recover barring mortification. Police suspect Mafia involvement while Di Archangelo claims no motive and says they were on good terms. Archangelo, about 35, is described in detail.

Francesco di Pietro Blackstone Street Antonio di Archangelo Archangelo Pierre Mafia

Castoria Advertising Rhyme referenced through generations

A vintage advertising couplet extols Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. The jingle links care for a sick baby to later stages of growth, suggesting Castoria as a family staple across generations.

Paul Revere Chapter DAR Chelsea Meeting Recalls Revolution Ties

The Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Gould Hall Chelsea with regent Mrs Cartwright presiding. Officers were largely re elected except historian Miss Brazier who becomes regent of a new chapter. Mrs Russ named as her successor.

Paul Revere Daughters of the American Revolution Boston Gould Hall Chelsea James Gould A. S. Harris C. C. Rivers Cartwright Cary House Alderman Rowe Charlotte E. Rowe

Training School Teachers Meet at State House

Training school teachers from across the Commonwealth gathered at the State House for talks on teaching topics. A. W. Edson of Worcester led the meeting while officers were elected: H. H. Bates of Cambridge president Miss E. M. Reed of Springfield vice president Miss Braley of Fall River secretary Mrs. Kimball of Lynn treasurer. The group voted to admit city training school teachers and critics and head teachers from normal schools in New England.

Commonwealth State House A. W. Edson Worcester H. H. Bates Cambridge E. M. Reed Springfield Braley Fall River Kimball Lynn New England

Entrance Examinations Daily After November 12

FRANK W. FRAT F. Renova Moneon notes daily entrance examinations begin after November 12. The notice lists procedures and eligibility for applicants seeking admission.

Frank W. Frat.f. Renova! Moneon

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