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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1895

Page

6

Somerville Republicans Meet to Nominate Against A P A

The Ward 4 committee of fifty and Somerville Republicans chose William H Berry and Howard D Moore for aldermanic honors and Dr Giles W Bryant for the School Board. They urged that candidates be judged on ability and honesty and not questioned about A P A affiliation.

Bryant Ward 4 Somerville West Somerville William Muzzey Asa Durgin J. W. Converse Charles Hathaway George C. Proctor Howard D. Moore Union Square Giles W. Bryant J. Warren Bailey A. P

No Sunday Flying Horses Guilty in West Haven Case

Julius Lempert of West Haven was found guilty in the Court of Common Pleas for running his flying horses on Sunday. He was fined and will appeal to the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the West Haven law that bans Sunday amusements.

New Haven Conn Court of Common Pleas Julius Lempert West Haven Supreme Court

The Woman of Blood Read the Sunday Post

A Sunday Post feature explores a chilling crime tale with survivor accounts. Readers are drawn into a medical mystery and the societal reactions surrounding a fatal incident.

Abduction claim shocks Chelsea as Sweet child dispute erupts

Mrs Emma L Sweet accuses Philip H Sweet of abducting their six year old daughter. George E Bailey a local justice of the peace provides an account of events including the couple's troubled marriage, alleged abuse by Mrs Sweet, and Sweet’s pursuit of the child. Bailey says the husband seeks a divorce and details a sworn confession from Mrs Sweet.

Emma Ll. Sweet Philip H. Sweet Chelsea

Fall River Dividends Rise in Last Quarter 1895

Fall River mills report a 25-100 percent uptick in dividends for the November quarter, with total payouts of 439,750 on 21,368,000 capitalization. Leading the list are Bourne Mill in Rhode Island, Union Cotton Manufacturing, and Troy CG&W. Several mills show growth in earnings and capacity, including new spindles and equipment upgrades, while some like Barnaby skipped dividends.

Fall River G. M. Haffards & Co Bourne Rhode Island Union Cotton Manufacturing Company Troy CG. & W. Manufacturing Company Stevens Mill Marseilles Barnaby Atimwan Durfee and Iron Works American Linen Seaconnet Chace Tecumseh Flint Hargraves Laurel Lake Narragansett Iron Works Parker Mill

Appointments and clashes mark Aleppo and Diarbexir turmoil

Constantinople reports Kiamil Pasha appointed Vali of Aleppo while Mehmed Djemal retains Sheik-ul-Islam. Officials say Diarbexir unrest was near suppression when Armenians renewed attacks killing fifty Muslims and eighty six Armenians. Armenians led by Kevork attacked Tohoukour Hissar, killing twelve Muslims.

Constantinople Kiamil Pasha Vali Aleppo Sheik-ul-Islam Mehmed Djemal Eddin Effendi Ministry of the Interior Diarbexir Kevork Fers Tohoukour Hissar

Patchen Dominates Gentry In Half Mile Race At Richmond

In Richmond on November 7, Patchen defeated Gentry in two heats on a half mile track at the exposition grounds. Gentry, unable to contend, withdrew after the second heat as Patchen ran a third heat with a running mate. Patchen set a track record with a 2:11 mile in the final heat.

Richmond Patchen Gentry Exposition Grounds Richmond Riding and Driving Association Mr. Scott

Lavigne to Meet Walcott for 5000 Purse at 133 Lbs

Sam Fitzpatrick, manager of Kid Lavigne, arranged a December 2 bout with Joe Walcott at 133 pounds for a $5000 purse. The Empire Athletic Club will host a fifteen round fight with the decision going to the man leading after the scheduled rounds.

New York Sam” Fitzpatrick Lavigne Joe’ Walcott Empire Athletic Club

David S Hooker Dead In Medford Home

Medford on November 7. David S Hooker died at his home 3 Oak street from a complication of diseases. Born in Sherborn in 1818, he worked as a blacksmith on Border street East Boston and later was employed by James W Tufts Co of Boston. In recent years he was homebound due to age and ill health, having lived here nearly fifty years.

Medford David S. Hooker Oak Street Mr. Hooker Sherborn Border Street Boston James W. Tufts & Co

Sargent Cushing Wedding At West Somerville Church

Miss Minnie Cushing and Harrison F. Sargent were married by Rev. T. E. Potterton at the Third Universalist Church of West Somerville. Maid of honor was Miss Ida Babcock with Lillian Sargent and Annie Davis of Providence as companions. Best man was Clifford E. Jones. A reception followed at 10 Clifton Street and the couple will be at home on November 14.

Third Universalist West Somerville Minnie Cushing A. M. Cushing Harrison F. Sargent T. E. Potterton Ida Babcock Lillian Sargent Annie Davis Providence Clifford E. Jones Clifton Street

Police Detain Wayward Boy From Fleet Street

Gloucester police in charge of a boy who claims the name Willie Lacouse and a Fleet Street home says he ran away months ago. Officials believe he is an orphan and a protege of a society with a long name. Agent Smythe will be notified of his whereabouts today.

Gloucester Willie Lacouse Fleet Street Society of the Long Name Smythe

Wife Marginstine Returns to Salty Back Salem Street

Abraham Marginstine, a hand cart pedlar on Salem Street, laments losses from his wife Rosie who left Boston with a bakery worker, traveled to Montreal, Portland, and Russia before returning. He proclaims his money spent seeking her. Rosie stays with relatives on Waltham Street as the couple resumes life in the Hebrew district.

Abraham Marginstine Salem Street Rosie Marginstine Russia Abraham Morton Street Israel Fredericks Fredericks Portland Montreal Boston Post Waltham Street Chelsea Schlutzy Rosie Marginstine Marginstines

Cruel Turks Letters From Boston Describe Armenian Massacres

Letters received in Boston from American residents in Constantinople recount the Armenian massacres and Turkish violence amid riots and government inaction. They detail Armenian deaths, mass refugee movements, church shelters, and the complex roles of foreign consuls, with emphasis on Trebizond Ak Hissar and broader regional atrocities.

Boston Constantinople Aratc Turkey Porte Stamboul England Russia Messrs Chilton Hunter Trebizond Koumkapou Erzroum Sofias Sublime Porte Armenian Hunchagist Committee Ak Hissar New York Adabazar Arthenians Jater News

Scotia Alleys hosts league night results

On Scotia Alleys the Somervilles and Mt Washingtons and the Unions and Massachusetts of the A C C played a regular tournament game last night. Scores not provided in the readable text.

Somervilles Mt. Washingtons Unions Massachusetts Scotia Street

Bowling Matchups Shape A C C Tournament Pairings

In the regular A C C bowling tournament at the Boylston street alleys the Pequots and Orients clashed in one game while the Chelseas faced Alpha in the other.

Pequots and Orients Chelseas Alpha A. C C Boylston Street

Taunton Triumphs Over Brockton By 282 Pins

Taunton defeated Brockton 2254 to 2536 on the Metropolitan lanes in Brockton. Home team victory by 282 pins with Taunton posting the higher score in the match.

Brockton Taunton

Riverdale Casino Bowlers Defeated By Medford Team

Medford bowling team defeated Riverdale Casino 2520 to 2354 at Medford, winning by 166 pins. Riverdale Casino struggled as Medford posted a strong score to secure the victory.

Medford Riverdale Riverdale Casino

Massacres in Anatolia Reported Amid Sultan Crisis

Despatch from Constantino ple notes European action near, with mass arrests in Sedik Pasha and a rising death toll. Reports claim 10,000 dead as Maronites and Greeks are among victims. Widespread Armenian extermination fears grow across Syria, Bagdad, and Mossoul.

London Constantinople da E Sedik Pasha Anatolia Syria Bagdad Mossoul

Assistant Clerk Fight Continues In Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge seeks an assistant city clerk as Edward J. Brandon served in that role until last night when he was elected city clerk to fill the vacancy caused by Walter Pike s death. A deadlock over a successor continues with Alfred M. Pear favored by the upper branch and Edwin A. Cutting urged by the other. An order of 2500 was approved for Latin school plans to be built near the English School. City loans proposed for land and engine house and to run 20 years 60 000 for street construction 60 000 for city buildings 60 000 and for sewers 60 000 over 30 years. Somerville and Arlington propose cooperation on a contagious hospital project.

Cambridge Edward J. Brandon Walter Pike Brandon Alfred M. Pear Edwin A. Cutting Somerville Arlington

American Record Broken in Half Mile Bicycle Race

Providence November 7 L M Walteston of Dorchester and R Urquhart of Boston set a new half mile record on Elmwood avenue riders rode a tan dem from near Roger Williams Park to Atlantic avenue timed at 5 seconds beating Mayo and Saunders Buffalo 1 08 last fall unpaced race officiated by Timers C H Weld O H Southwick G A Gill judges WW Snow G F Ellis M W Weld referee C H Weld Walteston and Urquhart known as the Transcript team had earlier broken the ten mile record and a 100 yard mark the two are noted for rapid pacing feats and frontier speed sections.

Providence Elmwood Avenue L. M. Walleston Dorchester R.urquhart Boston Roger Williams Park Atlantic Avenue Mayo and Saunders Buffalo C. H. Weld O. H. Southwick G. A. Gill E. Snow G.F. Ellis M. W. Weld Walteston Urquhart Transcript

Police hearing set before Brockton Aldermen

Arrangements are complete for a police investigation session to open tomorrow night in the Brockton council chamber. The Board of Aldermen will meet with seating expanded to about 200 using camp chairs. no additional admissions beyond capacity. Witnesses summoned include Officers Case and Boyden, Rev. F. A. Warfield, and Judge Warren A. Reed.

Brockton Case Boyden F. A. Warfield Warren A. .Reed

Charter Plan in Everett Council Proposes City Aldermen

Everett Common Council's special charter committee reports for a Dec meeting. Proposals include seven at large Aldermen elected and four two year terms after enactment. Also plans for school buildings to be handled by agents named by the City Council.

Everett

Charge of murder at Newport in 7th Nov term

Adjourned Newport court opens for trial of Mary J D Holloway and William Chase accused of poisoning John E R Holloway at a March 8 dancing party in Glover. State claims poisons caused death. Judge Start orders joint trial. Dartmouth’s Professor Edwin Bartlett testifies finding strychnine in stomach and fluids.

Newport Mary JD. Holloway William Chase John ER. Holloway Glover Holloway Edwin Bartlett Dartmouth

Daughters of Rebekah Lodge Hosts Welcoming Reception

Daughters of Rebekah Lodge No 29 of Brighton hosted Resolute Lodge of Malden last evening in Allston Odd Fellows halls. About seventy five guests were received by J. T. Comee and H. C. Jewett. A reception, entertainment and supper followed. The reception committee included Mrs. J. T. Comee Mrs. H. C. Jewett Mrs Edmund Brown and Mrs E D Hammond who received guests in graceful fashion.

Rebekah Brighton Malden Allston Odd Fellows J. T. Comee H. C. Jewett Edmund Brown

Stealing Calfskins Charged in Marlboro Theft

Stephen Maguire was arrested last night for stealing calfskins valued at an amount marked Chase Merritt & Co Marlboro. The case involves calfskins marked for Chase Merritt & Co of Marlboro and centers on the alleged theft and arrest.

Stephen Maguire Chase, Merritt & Co Marlboro

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