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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1898

Page

8

Overcoat Sacrifice Sale by Pioneer Clothing on Washington Street

Pioneer Clothing in Boston advertises a swift sale of high grade overcoats due to a mild season. Lot 1 and Lot 2 offer $10 and $15 value coats at prices from $5.75 to $9.75, with further lots at $13.50 and $18.50 for English Meltons Beavers and velvet trimmed styles. Open evenings at 660 and 662 Washington Street.

Boston Melton Kersey Carr Fellows Dobson Schnabel Skinner Belding Pioneer Washington Street

Officer on Trial in Assault and Arrest Case

Hearing resumes over Patrolman Thomas Gallagher charged by Mr and Mrs H K Stone with assault and wrongful arrest on November 6 Witnesses including fireman Philip A Tague and Lieutenant Peabody corroborate details Mrs Stone’s intoxication remarks and threat to Gallagher Stone disputes claim while bail commissioner Farley and Captain Wescott corroborate Gallagher’s good record and conduct The case proceeds before Commissioners Martin and Curtis.

Thomas Gallagher H. K. Stone Martin and Curtis Stone Officer Gallagher Philip A. Tague Bulfinch Street Derne Street Tague

Prince George of Greece Named High Commissioner for Crete

Great Britain France and Italy accept Russia's proposal to appoint Prince George of Greece as high commissioner of the powers in Crete. The Turkish government appeals to Germany and Austria but the appeal is ineffective.

Constantinople Great Britain France Italy Russia Prince George of Greece Crete Germany Austria

Boston Mate Dies in Cuba Aboard Sullivan

Kendall K. Herrick first mate of the Boston brig Sullivan died in Cardenas Cuba on October 21 after being taken ashore for pneumonia. He was 67, from Sedgwick Maine, left a daughter and son in Bradford Massachusetts. British consul absent, the local cornet looted the vessel. Herrick was buried in Cardenas as the Sullivan departed October 18 reaching Mobile on Tuesday.

Kendall K. Herrick Sullivan Cardenas Cuba Mr. Herrick Sedgwick Bradford Mass Mobile

Wife Denies Forged Notes in Bank Suit Against Baker

Shaw National Bank sued Joshua Baker and Mrs Marianna Baker over two promissory notes totaling $32 500. Mrs Baker testified she did not sign and her husband, who vanished a year ago, admitted forging her name. Judgment awarded to the bank against Baker and to Mrs Baker.

Shaw National Bank Joshua Baker Joshua Baker & Co Marianna Baker Stevens Superior Court Baker

Cora Bradford in Court Over Taxed Liquor Case

Cora Bradford, known social figure on Worcester street, faced court charged with keeping and exposing intoxicating liquors. She pleaded not guilty, with case adjourned to December 7 for trial on both liquor and disorderly house charges. bonds set at 500 dollars.

Cora Bradford Worcester Street Cora Knowlton

Boston Woman's Club House on Beacon Street Planned

The Woman's Club House corp directors sign papers making owner of 13 and 14 Beacon street, at Freeman place corner, with views of Beacon Tremont and School streets. Adjacent to State House and subway stations, the site promises good rentals. Stockholders become part owners as two old buildings yield to a new modern club house to boost rental capacity. Plans to be discussed at January meeting.

Woman’s Club House Corporation Beacon Street Freeman Place Beacon Tremont School Street State House Court House Park Street Scollay Squares

Banquet in Honor of Major-General Miles at Waldorf Astoria

Plans for Friday night’s semi military banquet at the Waldorf Astoria honor Major-General Nelson A. Miles. Speakers include Depew Van Dyke Lowndes Howard Hastings Wolcott Bushnell Watkins Choate and Erber with many dignitaries and uniformed organizations among the guests. Miles hosts a Friday reception at the Majestic Hotel for the Daughters of the American Revolution.

New York Waldorf-Astoria Nelson A. Miles Chauncey M. Depew Henry van Dyke Lowndes Maryland Howard Hastings Pennsylvania Wolcott Massachusetts Bushnell Ohio Watkins New Jersey Joseph H. Choate Henry Old Guard Loyal Legion Grand Army of the Republic Miles Majestic Hotel Henry H. Adams Daughters of the American Revolution

Bodies of Heroes Reach Massas: Six Soldiers Permitted Through New York

George W. Hubbard and A. F. Enkarten of the Second Massachusetts Volunteers obtained permits from the Health Board to transport six soldiers through New York en route to Massachusetts. The soldiers died of noncontagious diseases. The bodies arrived on the Panama yesterday.

New York George W. Hubbard A. F. Enkarten Second Massachusetts Volunteers Health Board Massachusetts Second Massachusetts Panama

Mt Holyoke College marks sixty second anniversary

South Hadley November 9 Mt Holyoke College celebrated its 62nd anniversary with an alumni gathering and trustees meeting. Guests arrived Monday as graduates, trustees and friends toured campus sites. The day featured a Mary Lyon Hall trustee session, a dinner, and founders day exercises in Mary Lyon Chapel with anthem by J Stainer and solos by Mabel Fitch and Fred Goodwin, followed by an address by Rev Stephen G Barnes of Longmeadow.

South Hadley Mt. Holyoke College Mead Mary Lyon Hall Mary Brizham Mary Lyon Chapel J. Stainer Mabel Fitch Fred Goodwin Springfield Stephen G. Barnes Longmeadow

Blessing and Opening of Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables

The Holy Ghost Hospital for Incurables in Cambridge will be blessed on November 17 by Archbishop Williams and opened to the public. The Gray Nuns run the non sectarian hospital which welcomes patients of all denominations. A solemn high mass starts at 9 o clock in the chapel with clergy from Cambridge and nearby cities.

Holy Ghost Hospital Cambridge Williams Gray Nuns Campridge P. G. McDermott Sacred Heart Church East Cambridge Associated Charities Ladies’ Aid Society W. E. Doyle Edgar Harding

Honors to Spanish Dead in Cuba Procession for General Vara del Rey

Word reached Santiago de Cuba that after a long search General Vara del Reys body was found near El Caney. A dawn procession escorted the remains toward Santiago with four US Fifth Infantry companies and a band in attendance. The Cubans wonder at American honors for Spaniards as the body is moved to Havana with another general to follow.

Vara del Rey el Caney Santiago Santiago DE Cuba Fifth United States Infantry Saul Santicildos Bayamo Havana

Subway Explosion Revival Fights 1897 Injury Claim

The first trial of a personal injury action from the March 4 1897 subway explosion opened in Boston Superior Court with Wolf Kaplan, 15, suing via his father against Boston Gas Light Bay State Gas West End Street Railway Metropolitan Construction Edison Electric for 10000 dollars. He was on Tremont Street when the blast occurred and witnesses are expected. eminent counsel for all sides.

Lilley Superior Court Wolf Kaplan Bootblack Boston Gas Light Company Bay State Gas Light Company Metropolitan Construction Company Edison Electric Illuminating Company West End Street Railway Company Tremont Street

Steamer Furnessia and Scandinavian Run Aground in Clyde

Two transatlantic vessels the Furnessia of Anchor Line under Captain Harris from New York and the Scandinavian of Allan Line under Captain Eastaway from Boston are aground in the Clyde but expected to float at high water.

Glasgow Navy Anchor Line Furnessia Harris New York Allan Line Scandinavian Eastaway Boston Clyde

Memorial Dormitory Dedicated at Soldiers Home

A large gathering representing the Woman's Relief Corps G A R and related groups dedicated a new thirty two bed dormitory at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea to General Horace Binney Sargent. Speakers highlighted the home’s history and the relief work funded by state organizations. A marble bust of General Sargent by Cyrus Cobb was unveiled and Governor Wolcott sent a proxy, praising the soldiers and the home’s mission.

Chelsea Woman's Relief Corps Sons and Daughters of Veterans Army Nurse Association Department of Massachusetts Womzin Emilie L. W. Waterman Willard C. Kinsley Somerville Helen Apollonio Louise Shaffer Ober Towne Sarah E. Fuller General Sargent Mary E. Elliot Relief Corps George S. Evans Horace Binney Sargent Home Cyrus Cobb Evans Massachusetts Wolcott J. Payson Bradley John A. Andrew Roger Wolcott Hattie A. Ralph Ladies’ Aid Association G. A. R. William A. Bartlett W. Leonard Crouch Sargent California Fanny B. Hazen Army Nurses’ Association America

Endowment Receives 100000 For Mt Holyoke Dormitory And Science Fund

The Mt Holyoke College treasurer A L Williston of Northampton reports a 100000 endowment gift from the late Charles P Wilder of Wellesley Hills in memory of his wife Mary Wilder. The donation, directed to the Boston Mt Holyoke Alumnae Association, funds half a new dormitory and the college endowment for the science department’s support and expansion.

Springfield, Moy Mt. Holyoke College A. L. Williston Northampton Charles P. Wilder Wellesley Hills Mary W& Wilder Boston Mt. Holyoke Alumne Association

Malden Doctors Held on Malpractice Charge

In Malden District Court H S Cardy Chelsea City Physician James H Sexton and Malden doctors W D Nutter Charles D McCarthy faced charges of causing the death of Mrs Louise S Bradbury of Chelsea by malpractice Oct 7. Sexton named principal with others as accessories. Examinations waived and each held on 2000 bond for grand jury.

Malden Chelsea James H. Sexton W. D. Nutter Charles D. McCarthy Louise S. Bradbury Sexton

Lost candidates and old colonial whiskey ad teaser

Lost are the spirits of the defeated candidates for office. We have one consolation till the time comes when luck turns. Our old colonial whiskey at 81.50 per quart braced up the fathers and is the same today absolutely pure. Try it. Cushing Process CQ. 580 Washington Street Boston.

Boyle Bros celebrate decade with unprecedented offers

Ten years of growth for Boyle Bros. in New England, with four stores and two buildings, are marked by an anniversary week offer that requires no money down from customers. The firm credits its success to customer feedback and smiles as crowds fill ledgers and rooms each day. Reports also note maritime incidents and local commerce glimpses alongside ship movements and fish market notes.

Boyle Bros New England T. F. Boyle

Iain H. W. Pierce sails from East Boston with mixed passenger list

The passenger steamer Iain H. W. Pierce departs East Boston at 6 30 AM bound for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying 15 second cabin 110 steerage and several saloon passengers including G E D Astwood John Smith G W Gibson Jessie Marshall S W Hardy and S Smith. Nearby notes honor for the deceased steamship manager John B Coyle Jr and mention of relatives, flags at half mast for the Portland International Metropolitan Philadelphia and Baltimore lines. Other arrivals include Cambro man, Lancastrian from Liverpool Barrowmore from London Bogstad from Java and Saginaw from the Clyde line with logs and sugar cargoes. Barrowmore reports a stowaway Henry Rath e 18 from Ohio. crews report rough seas and delays.

Anard Iain H. W. Pierce East Boston Queenstown Liverpool G. E. D. Astwood John Smith G. W. Gibson Jessie Marshall S. W. Hardy S. Smith John B. Coyle International Metropolitan Philadelphia Baltimore Malaga Barrowmore Johnston Line London Bogstad Java Saginaw Clyde Flayti Boston Dyewood and Chemical Company Segsnaw Haytian Benison Barrow Henry Rathe Ohio Commercial Street Lewis Wharf Seaman’s Outfitter Charlie Ballam Fitzgerald Charlie Mary Ellen James T. Fales Dominion and Atlantic Line Prince George Yarmouth N. C Hull Eng Boston Cunard Sourabaya Pasperooean American Sugar Refining Company

Trade mark case over Waltham watches heard in Supreme Court

The American Waltham Watch Company sues the United States Watch Company claiming infringement of the marks Waltham and Waltham Watch. It seeks an injunction and accuses the defendant of selling similar watches since 1877 with misleading branding. Defendant argues Waltham terms are geographic and that it has never passed off its watches as the plaintiff's. Witnesses testified, hearing not finished.

American Waltham Watch Company United States Watch Company Knowlton Supreme Court Waltham Waltham Watches Waltham Watch Waitham Waltharma U. S Waltham, Mass Watch Co U.S

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