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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

9

Mysterious Foul Play Hints After Missing Groom Mahoney

Martin J. Mahoney failed to appear for his Franklin Mass wedding to Sadie Murphy. Woonsocket friends report he left his room with a trunk open and nearly 500 dollars in a bank book found in the bed. Two men were seen with the bride price money as the couple bought a ring in Boston.

Woonsocket R. I Martin J. Mahoney Franklin Mass Sadie Murphy Boston Mahoney

Bread Upon the Waters Fosteria Tale of Forgiveness

Charles Foster once known for generosity helps a sheriff sale by advancing money to release a mortgage. Years later his former benefactor Johnson’s sons prosper in smelting ventures and place $50,000 in the project in Foster's name. Foster becomes a director and travels to Denver for a meeting.

Fosteria, CO Nov. Il Charles Foster Mr. Foster Johnson

Fallon Murder Clue From Child Report Says She Heard Conversation

A South Boston girl reports hearing two known criminals discuss Mrs. Bridget Fallon’s death at 2 Boston Place. She tells Thomas Flaherty who says both men have prior offenses and will be produced when the case resumes next month.

South Boston Bridget Fallon Boston Place Thomas Flaherty Michael

Lowell Observatory Leaves Flagstaff for Mexico City

The Lowell Observatory, founded in Flagstaff in 1894, will be moved to Mexico City. Since Aug. 1, 18%, Professor Lowell procured a new %-inch telescope and researchers Dr. T J J See and Mr. Cogshall have found 150 new stellar systems and measured 100 stars. Dr. See will continue work in Mexico City with Mexican President Diaz backing the project and National Observatory support.

Flagstaff Ariz Nov. U Lowell Observatory Mexico Lowell T. J. J. See Cogshall Mexico City See Sir John Herschel Diaz Mexican National Observatory

Remarkable offer on men’s overcoats at Yankee Clothing Co

The Yankee Clothing Co at 91 Summer St offers today and tomorrow 500 men’s blue and black Kersey overcoats silk and satin lined for 6.80 dollars, regular 15 dollars. Open every evening for shoppers.

Yankee Clothing Co Summer St Yankee's

New Hampshire Club hears Gallinger on Prosperity Room danger

The New Hampshire Club met at the Revere House with about 70 members as Senators Gallinger and Chandler spoke on economic policy. Attendees included notable Granite State figures and Maine delegation members were absent.

New Hampshire Club Revere House Maine Thomas B. Reed Gallinger Chandler N. B. Bryant George Byron Chandler Representative Baker Andrew Bunton A. A. Folsom Granite State Bryant Sound Money Democrats Senator Gallinger

Senator Gal linger on currency and revenue in New England address

Senator Gal linger argues for sound money and stable currency while opposing immediate free coinage of silver. He urges a strong revenue law to cover government obligations, cites deficits and bond debt, and stresses duty to New England workers and industries.

Gallinger United States

Senator Chandler Reflects On Absent Maine Delegation

Senator Chandler speaks to the New Hampshire Club noting Maine delegates cannot attend despite travel to California. He praises Thomas Reed and Boutelle for Republican support of McKinley and Hobart, and mentions California’s victory reinforcing sound money policy.

Chandler Maine New Hampshire House of Representatives Thomas B. Reed California Boutelle McKinley Hobart Golden Gate

New Hampshire Senator Describes Postwar Prosperity Risks

The speaker warns against overconfidence after victory, noting nationwide job losses and distress. He argues full prosperity won’t return until years later, cites New Hampshire lumber and woollen declines, and urges a prudent revenue law to protect workers while sustaining American industry. He praises sound money and vows tariff debate will continue.

New Hampshire Coos Cheshire Patriotic Democrats of the Land Republican Party Gallinger

Cleveland and Cabinet hailed after election triumph in Congress

Speakers praise the Cleveland era and Olney for Venezuela policy while praising the public verdict. They note Maine and New Hampshire delegates’ roles and forecast a Republican administration to follow, with emphasis on protection and national honor.

New Hampshire Cleveland England Lord Salisbury Mr. Bayard United States America Venezuela Orinoco Bayard Bunton Byron Chandler Brother Bryant Senator Gallinger Maine Congress Reed Boutelle Dingley Milliken Baker Olney Massachusetts Richard Olney Little Republic Great Britain

Oasis on Mars Doubt Cast on Flammarion Observation

A cable from the European Union of Astronomers to Messrs Chandler and Ritchie reports that on the night of November 10 French astronomer Flammarion observed the oae on Mars named Trivium Charoat's and others doubt the finding.

European Union of Astronomers Messrs. Chandler Ritchie Flammarion Oae Mars

Massachusetts Pension Adjustments Noted in Washington List

A Washington release lists Massachusetts pension changes including original recipient Charles L. Moulton of Charlestown, supplemental for Thomas J. Carroll of Fall River, renewal and increase for Simeon Harlow of Middleboro, increase for Algernon B. Smith of Westfield, reissue for Alonzo D. Carpenter of Woburn, and widows or minors such as Jane Turner of Malden and Charles Gill of Boston.

Washington Massachusetts Charles L. Moulton Charlestown Thomas J. Carroll Fall River Simeon Harlow Middleboro Algernon Smith Westfield Alonzo D Carpenter Woburn Jane Turner Malden Charles Gill Boston

Two Suits Filed for Rail Crash Injuries

Haverhill resident J. H. Senter and Bradford's W. P. R. Estes sue the Boston and Maine Railroad Company for 20000 dollars each over injuries from the Concord New Hampshire rail crash last August.

Haverhill Mass J. H. Senter This City W. P. R. Estes Bradford Boston & Maine Railroad Company Concord N. H

Attack in Cambridge Leaves Patrick Ryan Injured

Patrick Ryan of 60 street South Boston was struck on Sixth Street in Cambridge last evening by an unknown assailant. He was found unconscious on the sidewalk near Sixth and Cambridge by Patrolman Gordon and taken to Station 3 then Massachusetts General Hospital with multiple teeth lost and possible skull fracture. Ryan could offer no description of his attacker and police suspect a case of mistaken identity rather than robbery.

Patrick Ryan 60 Street Boston Cambridge Massachusetts General Hospital Ryan Gordon Sixth Cambridge Streets Station 3 Sixth Street

Meeting of Orangemen in Lawrence Large Grand Lodge Session

The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Loyal Orange Institution met at Red Men's Hall with record attendance from Boston Chelsea Cambridge Everett Malden Lynn Melrose Wakefield Salem Newton Quincy Brookline Brockton Worcester Lowell Lawrences and others. James Ray and Thomas Milligan attended as national leaders. A M I McLeod presided. William Dawson resigned as Grand Secretary. James Chambers of Everett elected to complete term. Plans for an Orange Hall in Boston were discussed. meeting scheduled to reconvene in Boston in May 1897.

Lawrence Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Loyal Orange Institution Red Men's Hall Grand Lodge Boston Chelsea Cambridge Everett Malden Lynn Melrose Wakefield Salem Newton Quincy Brookline Brockton Worcester Lowell Lawrences The United States James Ray Supreme Thomas Milligan A. M. I. McLeod William Dawson James Chambers James F. Latrobe J. L. Homan William J. Moore

Danvers Poison Case Moves to Next Step in Wakefield

State Detective George C. Neal calls in Rhodes from Chief Wade's staff to assist on the Learoyd case with Detective Hammond likely joining. Professor Woods says arsenic can be detected after embalming fluid. authorities plan to exhume Sylvester Kimball's body in Wakefield New Hampshire for clues. No new evidence has been found yet.

Danvers George C. Neal Rhodes Wade Learoyd Hammond Woods Sylvester Kimball Wakefield N. H

Considerate Burglars At Hastings Home In Princeton

Two masked men entered the sleeping room of Mr and Mrs J P Hastings in Princeton yesterday morning. One held them at revolver point while the other ransacked the house and stole $60 from a cashed check and Mr Hastings watch. They entered by a ladder and left the revolver on the doorstep. No clues found.

Princeton J. P. Hastings Mr. Hastings

Boston and Wilmington men seek court rule on Bay State Gas receivers

In Wilmington Delaware Je xis Hoffecker Jr and Benjamin L M Tower filed for a rule to show cause why receivers should not be appointed for Bay State Gas Company of Delaware and why a preliminary injunction should not issue The suit alleges fraud and involves about 75000 with the rule returnable on the first Monday in December.

Wilmington Del United States Court Je Xis Hoffecker, Jr Benjamin L. M. Tower Boston Godfrey Morse Bay State Gas Company Delaware

Rumor Denied on Archbishop Ireland’s Removal

In St Paul on November 11 published talk claimed Archbishop Ireland would be removed for calling bishops the church’s main strength. Friends deny the rumor as unworthy. They also deny any summons to Rome for disapproval of his course.

ST. Paul, Minn Ireland St. Paul Washington Rome

Secretary Carlisle tired of politics in Kentucky remark

Secretary Carlisle says he plans to retire from politics after this administration. He tells a friend in Kentucky that talk of his Senate election is unwelcome and emphasizes thirty years in politics have left him exhausted.

Lousivilles Ky Carlisle Kentucky Senate

Recount in Ward Nineteen shifts district council race

The Ward Nineteen recount shows Sullivan gaining 8 votes and Allen losing 8, producing a net shift and leaving Sullivan with a small district gain. Precinct tallies and district totals are detailed with gains, losses, and comments from counsel and officials.

Allen Sullivan Eaelj Ward 25

Famine in India Drives Price Appeal From Odessa

Prince Obolenski writes to Novoe Vremya urging sale of rye at Odessa for forty kopecks per pood to ease famine suffering in India. The proposal, noted from St. Petersburg on November 11, aims to channel grain relief through trade.

ST. Petersburg Prince Obolenski Novoe Vremyra Odessa India

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Kersey Spitz Bros Mark Washington St Foster Ohio Fallon Starry Record Mr. Chandler New England South West Mr. Bunton City of Mr. Baker Kansas Nebraska New Englana Sen, Chandler Fem Senator Chandler Sam NA Bryant CWB History Sen Gallinger Mr. Bryan Bryan Vermont Congress of the Democratic Party of NEW Hampshire Industries Republic OASIS Massachusetts Pensions OF Orangemen Kimball BAY State Gas Archbishop Ireland Garlisle New Coats Gilchrist & Co Inter Street Iivan— E- Reount Hope Mr. Sullivan Nat Robinson Democratic State Committee Nat Hile Tom Riley Goloot Connes Aunee Kent Pearson Supreme Court John B. Moran Mr. Allen Secree Sulard Charles W. Cavenagh Wolcott Commonwealth of Massachusetts Albany Screet Roger Wolcote
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