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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1895

Page

2

Harvard Defends Its Honor Against Illustrated American Attack

The Crimson publishes Harvard’s counterattack against an Illustrated American article that accused Harvard of elitism and moral decline. It argues Harvard is a training ground for both rich and middle class, highlights charity work and accessible education, and dismisses the sensational charges as calumny aimed at the university.

Harvard Cambridge University Crimson College Daily THE Illustrated American Boston Harvard College River Charles Bunker Hill Back Bay North End Prospect Union

Opening of the Browne Building in Malden Delights Crowd

The Malden area gathers for the Browne Building opening an event labeled Vaudeville Promenade Concert and Ball. Esther Hall dazzles with color and lighting, Miss Caze dances banjo solos by Mr Hill and a monologue by Mr Moulton entertain guests before a four chandelier lit collation in the white hall.

Malden Browne Germania Orchestra Caze Hill

Elegant Malden gala marks Browne hall debut

The Moore and Esther Halls hosted a 150-couple dance with gas and electric lights. Society guests wore gowns with diamonds as the Browne building on Pleasant Street, a four story block, showcased ornate halls and club spaces managed by E. H. Browne and associates featuring Esther Marie and Marcus Halls.

Everett Stevens W. M. Souther Arthur W. Keller Barstowe Metcalf J. H. Brown Shaefer Elisha Cobb Florence Metcalf Ena Metcalf Leon Hitchcock Nina Dutton Jennie Tufts Grace Walcott Lexington Emma Lovell Mabelle Ashcroft Harriet Ruddock Haverhill Bessie Howe Nellie Bray Winchester Florence Picker Mabel Hadaway Edith McKeown Alice Davenport Bloomie Crook Madeline Barstowe Carrie Bill Grace Taylor Lillie Sweet Mabel. Lock Mabel Hawley Laura Hitchcock Jewel Dowling Rudolph Schdeter Richard Matthews Zen Dutton Hmery Sullivan Chester Munroe G. R. Taylor A. H. Proctor H. M. Leland C. C. Mann Charles Beebe Matthews, Jr Frank Sherburne Dill Brocaton W. O. Lovell Messrs Willard Welsh Henry. P. Dole Julius. B. Waterbury Walter I. Swasey Charles C. Mann Stephen E. Winship G. Robin Taylor Albert N. Page Harry B. Campbell Dudley B. Seaver William H. Winship Mulliton’s Malden Star Caldwell Furniture, Company C. B. Fessenden , & Co Frost & Davis, Haberdashers Malden Club New England Christian Alliance Malden Theosophisl Society Littlefield & Beals Dr. Simpson McDonald Matthew Carroll

Italian Equals Six Citizens GLOUCESTER MEETING

At a Gloucester Business Men's Association meeting ex Mayor Parsons criticized the State highway commission for a Western avenue mile that cost 17000 and described workers as local citizens with one Italian laborer doing more work than six. He and other officials endorsed the view that the State engineer was incompetent and insulted locals.

Gloucester Mass Business Men’s Association John Parsons State Highway Commission Ande Western Avenue Magnolia Shepherd Cook

Massachusetts Clothing Company News Ad Heads City Page

The Massachusetts Clothing Company marks a milestone by running a full page ad in The Post. Since 1882 it has grown from a small Hanover and Portland street store to occupying much of its building, driven by thrift, sturdy principles, and a money back guarantee.

Massachusetts Clothing Company My Clothier Post Hanover and Portland Streets

Corcoran Reflects on Governor's Victory and Party Unity

Corcoran praises the Governor for winning a broad endorsement and stable governance. He notes voter sentiment in Boston, ties results to Republican influence, and comments on national implications for Democratic prospects and reform with a focus on Ohio New Jersey Maryland and New York outcomes.

Boston Williams Russell City Hall Kentucky Maryland New York New York City Campbell Brice Gorman Hill Senator Hill Mr. Brice Ohio New Jersey

Lessons From the Hour Glass of Health

A meditation on time and mortality urges heed to health, warning that fast living drains vitality. It promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, citing Mr. Louis H. Moreau's improvement and urging consultation with Dr. Greene of Boston for nervous and chronic ailments.

Daily Press Peace Force Fall River Mass Dr. Greene Greene Temple Place Boston

Five Mile Road Record Shatters by Fred List

Fred C List of Syracuse New York set a world five mile paced road bicycle record in Baltimore on November 6. He completed the distance in 11 minutes and 17 seconds with three tandem pacers guiding him.

Baltimore Fred, C. List Syracuse

Aldermen Order Police Investigation Hearings Set

Brockton Lexow Brockton Mass Nov 6 The Board of Aldermen passed an order for a police department investigation. Alderman William Rapp to preside, Alderman Arthur B Jenks as clerk. Hearings begin Friday 7:30 pm and run to 11 pm nightly. Mayor Whipple declines to preside. Rev Warfield agrees to talks for publication, District Attorney Harris to represent the committee. City Marshal Chase welcomes the inquiry and seeks to silence rumors.

Brockton Magss Board of Aldermen Alderman Crocker Willam Rapp Arthur B. Jenks Whipple Warfield Harris Chase

City Brevities report from East Boston and West End incidents

At 7 30 last night Mrs Elizabeth Martin aged 35 fell from the steps at 272 Border Street East Boston breaking her leg. Engine 10 answered a still alarm at 38 30 last night to extinguish a fire in the first floor apartments of a three and a half story brick dwelling on Primus Avenue West End owner William Heywood. The blaze cause is not known and damage 150. Ernest Hall a 21 year old brakeman for the New York and New England railroad was knocked from the top of a freight car in the yard yesterday afternoon sustaining severe head injuries and is at Massachusetts General Hospital. He lives on Dover Street.

Elizabeth Martin Border Street Boston Engine 10 Rachel Reardon Primus Avenue West End William Heywood Ernest Hall New York & New England Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital Hall Lves Dover Street

Will appoint rallying committees for city election

The Workingmen's Political League met in St Andrew's Hall to discuss campaign strategy. It decided to form rallying committees with ward headquarters and to issue a circular presenting the aims and the claims of James P. Dolan and Harry Lloyd. The league hopes for support regardless of election outcome.

Workingmen’s Political League St. Andrew's Hall James P. Dolan Harry Lloyd League

Brookline Bachelor Club annual ball at Union Hall

The Brookline Bachelor Club held its annual ball at Union Hall Brookline with decorated stage palms and a new purple and gold program. Daniel J. Crane was floor director. A souvenir booklet was given to attendees and lists of gentlemen and ladies present include F F Johnson T B McCaffery J Curry P F O Neil John Fahey T F ODay J A Finn and many others.

Brookline Bachelor Club Union Hall Daniel J. Crane Messrs F. F. Johnson T.B. McCaffery J. Curry P. F. O’neil John Fahey T. F. O'Day J.a. Finn T. J. Burke Dave Pickett Kitty Crane Mamie Walsh Margaret Casey Misses O’day Kitty Foley Mally Nolan Kitty Conroy Miss Crowley Kitty Nellie Sullivan Sadie Cahill Nora Casey Etta McPhee Eileen McInerney Misses Campbell Miss Hennessy John Sweeney Mrs. Mead

Women’s Hebrew Charitable Association Social in Minot’s Hall

The Young Women’s Hebrew Charitable Association hosted a social hop at Minot’s Hall last evening with about 300 attendees. Dancing was led by officers including Miss Jutesta Barnstein and Mrs. J. Kauffman, followed by a banquet. receipts go to charity.

Minot’s Hall Young Women’s Hebrew Charitable Association Jutesta Barnstein J. Kauffman Sally Cohen Rosa Levy A. Jacobs Cohen B. Bush Samuel Clark R. Jackson Jacob Spits J. Lyona Fannie Kurtz M. D. Young S. Goldberg Slutzky David Burtigan Sadie Hines Miss Hilson Gussie Lizzie Shenfield Goldie Cohen L. Bash Bertha Laurie Bash Lena Cassier

Reunion of Company B Forty-fourth Regiment Held

The eighth annual reunion and banquet of Company B Association Forty-fourth Regiment M V M was held at the United States Hotel last evening. Sixteen surviving members attended, with President Theodore F. Corey presiding.

Company B Association, Forty-fourth Regiment, M. V. M United States Hotel Theodore F. Corey

Devastating Blast Kills Dozens In City Block

The explosion and collapse injure and kill workers in five story row of buildings. Jam es Ross and Arthur Lynch survive near rampage as crews pull bodies from Tunis mass. Officials relocate remains to a vacant store. electric lights aid search as death toll rises toward twenty seven or twenty eight.

Jamcs Ross Arthur Lynch Ross Michael Ward Lynch Journal Office Calvert Shelby Street Journal Journal Building Larned Street Free Press Printing Company Arcade Free Press Sullivan

Belle Isle Charity Ball Opens At Lyceum Hall

Amita the sweet perfume of tropical decorations greeted East Boston at the Belle Isle Charity Club event. Nearly 100 couples formed the grand march led by Frank Kelley and Miss Kelley, with Peters Orchestra playing. Edward F. Kelley directed floor duties as banquet followed. Notables included Representative William J. Donovan, Councilman Michael J. Leary, Colonel Thomas Doherty and wife, and many others listed among attendees.

Amita Belle Isle Charity Club Edward F. Kelley Thomas F. Dooling Frank Gallagher William J. Donovan Michael J. Leary Thomas Doherty Annie Niland Thomas J. Niland Maggie Keating J. J. Lane Stacia Hayes Thomas F.gill Helen O’brien Joseph Merley J. J. Murphy William Walsh Louise Curry Fred Andrews Margaret Keating J. L. Kelly Ida Burke Professor Carey May Douglass Marcella Douglass Mamie McGuire May Thatcher Lottie Green Lizzie Nevins Arthur White Della Coppins Myra Clancy Lizzie Marshall M. J. McMahon Bernard Far

Michael is Willing to Race in France or England

The Welsh champion J Michael accepts a challenge from John 8 Johnson for a three race series and wants the events in France or England. He would allow Johnson 500 for expenses. Johnson prefers America and will offer inducements to favor racing in the U S.

New York J. Michael John Johnson Michael Powers France England Eck America Michael

Republican party uses Australian ballot in Lynn mayor race

The Lynn Republican committee adopted the Australian system for ward caucuses to choose the mayoralty nominee and for aldermen school board and assessors. An opposing A P A member proposed a written request to enter ballots and a seven member committee to judge candidate fitness, triggering a storm as several regular Republicans left in disgust. The move is seen as an attempt to block Rufus Kimball's mayoral bid and tests its legality.

Lynn Republican City Committee Algo

Baptists deny report on Harvard Street Church affair

George E. Horr Jr. said a published story about the Committee of Fifteen meeting for Harvard Street Church is false except for confirming that a meeting occurred. The Baptist State convention at Fitchburg appointed the group to review the church, and its secret Tuesday session has not yet been released.

Committee of Fifteen Harvard Street George E. Horr, Jr Baptist State Convention Fitchburg

Old Clothing House Assigns After Declining Season

Charles Green & Co., a long established clothing house, failed with Mr Edward H Talbott named assignee. Manager Green cites dull season, heavy stock, notes due, and no extension on paper as causes. Talbott plans to sell stock quickly to settle the affairs. Assets and liabilities are unknown but likely the liabilities exceed assets due to high grade stock.

Charles Green & Co Hos Edward H. Talbott Green Talbott

Jolly Six Stage First Grand Ball at Harvard Hall

The Jolly Six held their inaugural grand ball at Harvard Hall in Brookline last evening. About sixty couples attended and danced until 3 a.m. The floor was guided by John T. Newell and assisters Geddes Bell Hall Bradford Strain, with Henry and Joseph aiding.

Harvard Hall Brookline John T. Newell My Geddes Henry Bell Joseph Hall John Bradford Joseph Strain

Frank Dowd Recovering After Saloon Shooting

Frank Dowd, a medical student shot by George Johnston in a Charles Town saloon last Monday night, remains in danger but is reported resting comfortably at a late hour.

Frank Dowd George Johnston Charlestown

Lowell and Manchester Battle to Scoreless Tie

Lowell and Manchester High School football teams played a good game here this afternoon. Neither side was able to score.

Lowell Manchester

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Maker

The American Wringer Co. operates at 13 and Broadway extension city, manufacturing wringers mangles spring beds and car pet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway City Tremont

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