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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1894

Page

6

Church and People Meet on Social Reform in Boston

A morning gathering at the diocesan house discussed church aims in social deeds and education. Speakers urged knowledge to bridge class gaps, emphasized Christ’s life touching all, and warned against philanthropy replacing religion. A second meeting at St Paul’s Church centered on the church’s role in industry and social issues.

Christ C. H. Duane Christ Church Dr. Lindsay St. Paul's R. H. Starr Dedham Mr. Murray Waltham G. H. Porter Lexington J. H. van Buren Lynn Mr. Monroe East Boston E. J. Babcock Hyde Park Frederick B. Allen D. D. Addison Mr. Wainwright D. 8. Sprague Amherst J. W. Suter Winchester Mr. Parks Christian Social Union St. Paul’s Church Lawrence Hodges Cambridge Seminary

Schedule for church congress events and talks

The program lists a civil and religious congress week with venues St Pauls Church Trinity Church and Music Hall. Sessions cover church duties secular activities education for ministry and religion history topics with speakers including bishops and named reverends and free admission to all sessions.

St. Paul’s Social Union Trinity Church Holy Communion Nelson Rulison D. D Central Pennsylvania Music Hall William Lawrence Massachusetts Joseph Hutcheson Providence R. I Charles F. Canedy New Rochelle N. Y William D. Maxon Pittsburg Penn Rathbone Gardner Louis S. Osborne Newark N. J William Bayard Hale Middleboro Mass Talcott Williams Philadelphia Samuel D. McConnell J. Lewis Parks Philiadelphia Samuel Hart Robert Treat Paine Boston George F. Nelson David H. Greer New York R. Fulton Cutting Joseph Reynolds Mott Haven William M. Hughes Morristown Francis A. Shoup Columbia Walter Q. Hullihen Staunton Loring W. Batten Frederick Courtney Halifax William R. Mackay Ac. A. Hall Vermont Congress

Democrats Near Selection For Mayor Nominee

President Donovan calls the municipal convention for next Friday night as leaders meet tonight to decide on a mayoralty candidate. Josiah Quincy has declined and General Peabody is favored, with ex Alderman Thomas W Flood possible. A Charlestown bid and East Boston maneuvers also unfold as district wards weigh their choices for the Board of Aldermen and other posts.

Donovan Democratic City Committee Maguire Josiah Quincy Quincy General Peabody Peabody Thomas W. Flood South Boston Flood William S. McNary Charlestown Mitchell James W. O’brien John J. Hogan John E. Russell Board of Aldermen East Boston Walter Burke Alderman Witt Burke Hibbard Republican City Committee Witt Horticultural Hall

Harvard Brown Game Postponed to Thursday

The Harvard Brown basketball match is moved to Thursday on Soldiers Field to avoid interfering with recitations. Harvard players may ride to New Haven to watch Yale Chicago game, and Captain Hinkey may face a tougher challenge against the Western champions. Yale is expected to send observers to Soldiers Field.

Harvard Brown University New Haven Yale Hinkey Brown Providence

Shuman as Mayor Candidate Seeks Irish Vote Support

A letter to the editor promotes A Shuman as the Democratic mayoral candidate citing strong backing from Irish voters The writer argues Shuman would secure the solid Irish vote in the city regardless of party affiliation and urges selection of his candidacy.

A. Shuman Mr. Shuman Shuman

Cambridge Democrats vote to avoid drawing party lines

At a Cambridge ward and city committee meeting the members voted not to draw party lines in the coming election though the vote was not unanimous. Last year the committee had voted to draw party lines.

Cambridge

Outing Club Ball Delights East Boston Society

The fourth annual Outing Club ball at Lyceum Hall drew a large, well-dressed crowd of East Boston society. Miss Maggie Keough led the grand march with Edward McLoughlin, amid decorated halls, music by Buffum's Orchestra, and midnight refreshments. Notables included ex-Alder man Sullivan, Representative William Donovan, and councilmen among many attendees.

Outing Club Boston Lyceum Hall Old Outifig Club Maggie Keough Edward McLoughlin Katherine Hickey Agnes Keenan Margaret E. Gillis Annie Hayes James H. Halligan T. H. Lyons H. McCarthy J. H. Hart R. Reed W. Aberney R. H. Hartigan J. F. Keating J. al Burns J. J. Hughes J. J. O’rourke J. Burke J. J. Hartnett J. F. Coughlin T. J. King M. F. Conry William Glynn Alderman Sullivan William Donovan Leary Lizzie Leary Thomas F. Lane Alfred J. Deering Marie Hynes Katherine Margaret Wall James White Joseph McCarthy James F. Gregory Gerald Keenan Agnes Thomas Dunn Frank Fremont J. Culliney William Mulready Dodge William Hart Alice MecCarthy Charles Farren Grace Farren Charles Clayton Beal John Sherridan Budreau John Sullivan Mamie Holland Nellie McCarthy Nellie Pender Pender May O'Rourke Hannah McGivern Lizzie Andrews Thomas de R. J. Hennessey Outing John H. Lane Joseph Conry Common Council John W. McGrath Treasury Hamlin Boston Chamber of Commerce Thomas J. Lyons James J. White Gus Murphy Lawrence L. Riley

Highland Dance in Chelsea Attracts 300 Couples

The Highland Social Club of Chelsea held its second grand social dance in Granite Hall last night with 300 couples attending. Miss Sadie McGurgan and Miss Nellie Donohoe won gold watches for selling the top and second most tickets, respectively. Floor director James J. Kane led the event with assistants and a long list of aids.

Highland Social Club Chelsea Granite Hall Sadie McGurgan Nellie Donohoe James J. Kane M. J. Haley J. H. Keenan J. T. Rogan J. G. McCann A. J. Campbell W. J. Devin

Morley Severely Injured After Fall at North End Home

Patrick Morley of 464 Commercial Street fell down stairs at his North End residence about 10 30 yesterday morning. Dr Dunn found a skull fracture and ordered transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital. Morley remained unconscious and in precarious condition late last night.

Patrick Morley Commercial Street North End Dunn Morley Massachusetts General Hospital

Nineteenth Sanger Medal Prize Drill at Cambridge Armory

The nineteenth annual prize drill for the Sanger medal was held by Company B Fifth Regiment Cambridge at the armory last evening. The medal went to Private D M O Connor. Captain Edward E Mason directed the floor and dancing was enjoyed.

Sanger Company B Fifth Regiment Cambridge D. M. O'Connor Edward E. Mason

Somerville Man Severely Injured At City Hospital

John L. Greeley of Somerville was injured in a boiler room accident at City Hospital yesterday. He slipped and fell hitting his head on the floor. doctors report a fracture at the base of the skull and he remains in critical condition.

John L. Greeley Somerville City Hospital

Henry Spinney Captured in Lynn

Henry Spinney, wanted in Nashua New Hampshire on a charges related to forging checks, was arrested in Lynn late tonight. At the police station Spinney named two men who aided him in indorsing the checks.

Lynn Henry Spinney Nashua N. H Spinney

Muskrats Demolish Elkhart Mill In River Flood

In Elkhart Indiana on November 12 a knitting mill employing over 100 workers was undermined by muskrats causing the building to collapse. The flood washed away machinery and thousands of hosiery into the St Joseph River and the loss is estimated at 10000 dollars.

Elkhart Ind St. Joseph

Smallpox cases reported at West Side sanitary HQ

Fourteen smallpox cases were reported at sanitary headquarters today in the West Side. The notice notes the outbreak in New York on November 12 and records the tally at the city's health center.

New York Sanitary West Side

Death of Timothy O Connor After Skull Fracture

Timothy O Connor died at 27 from a skull fracture and scalp wounds after being found unconscious at home. The events preceding the injury remain unclear, with his family unable to explain how he sustained the injuries before his collapse. Police are investigating the mysterious case.

City Hospital Carver Street Timothy O’connor O’connor Timothy

New Chelsea Adopts Five Wards Plan in City Boundaries

Chelsea Common Council approves an order creating five wards replacing four. Boundaries defined along Chelsea bridge Fourth Street Hawthorne avenue Central avenue and surrounding streets. Voter distribution listed by ward with totals noted for each area.

Chelsea Everett County Road Washington Avenue Broadway Boston & Maine Railroad Crescent Avenue Revere

St Paul's Rainbow Party At Cambridgeport Union Hall

A successful rainbow party by St. Paul's parish was held at Union Hall Cambridgeport last night drawing over 560 couples. A rainbow drill featured 149 young ladies in colored costumes, followed by dancing with floor supervision by James H. Ross and a large list of volunteers.

Union Hall Cambridgeport St. Paul's Parish James H. Ross Timothy W. Good Frank J. Carney Edward A. Facey Jeremiah C. Good Charles A. Mullin Edward EF. Quinn William G. O'Sullivan John J. Read John D. Shea James T. Hennessy George F. Rowe Thomas F. Corcoran Dr. H. P. Egan James H. Burns John J. Coury John J. Sullivan Joseph O'Donnell John J. Dee George P. O’brien James M. Shannon T. A. Fitzgerald E. P. Brennan Stephen Mullin Michael Purcell Frank M. Ferris W. H. Ahern T. D. Shannon Dr. A. S. Walsh W. G. Verry William Fisherty Frank Lappen Thomas A. Griffin James Corcoran

Salem Poor House Inquiry Ordered by Council

In the Common Council a second reading was ordered to appoint a special committee with powers to summon persons and papers to investigate the poor farm and almshouse. Council member Averillo moved to clear up grave rumors circulating in Salem.

Salem Common Council Averillo

Brigh ton Man Hurt In Runaway Horse Incident

Hugh E. McEachren a 30 year old resident of 23 Union street Brigh ton was seriously injured yesterday noon while trying to stop a runaway horse on Market street near Lincoln street The wagon owned by A J Furbush and driven by A T Hos mer The man attempted to grab the horses head but slipped and was run over Dr Rowan found a fractured skull and severe head injuries He was sent to the City Hospital

Washington Street Christ Jesus Christ Fitzroy London England Mary St. Luke Abgarus Edessa Boston Hugh E. McEachren Union Street Brighton Market Street Lincoln Street A. J. Furbush A. T. Hosmer McEachren Rowan

Local Man Dies From Injuries At Allston Cordage Works

John Bishop aged 61 of 38 Western Avenue Brighton died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries suffered at Sewall and Day cordage works in Allston a month earlier.

John Bishop Western Avenue Brighton Massachusetts General Hospital Sewall & Day Allston

Polo Results From Providence and New Bedford Matches

Polo results show Providence beating Providence 3 to 2 at Providence Pawtucket and New Bedford defeating Boston 7 to 4 at New Bedford. A partial score lists Lynn 10 and Salem trailing, with incomplete details for the third match.

Providence Pawtucket New Bedford Boston Lynn Salem

Drunken French Canadian shoots girl then kills himself

Louis Coburs a 35 year old French Canadian living in Griswoldville Colrain fired on Mrs William Coneaux then shot Laura Lamareaux 16 near a doorway. Coburs wounded himself twice. both victims likely to die within hours per medical examiner.

Greenfield Louis Coburs Griswoldville Colrain Laura Lamareaux William Coneaux Colrain City Coneaux Cobours

Fire Engulfs Stable Behind Phenix Roofing Co

A fire alarm at 7 12 last night reported a blaze in a one and a half story wooden stable in the rear of 378 West First street owned and occupied by the Phenix Roofing Company. Damage listed at 450. Nearby, a runaway team on Tremont Street near Lenox injured two pedestrians and caused further harm to Thomas West and a woman named Rasth with broken and fractured wrists.

West First Street Phenix Roofing Company Thomas Barry Norfolk Street Cambridge Tremont Street Lenox Thomas West Cabot Street Rasth Harrison Avenue City Hospital

Schaefer and Ives Open Billiard Match at Madison Square Garden

A sparse crowd watched Jacob Schaefer and Frank Ives begin a 3600 point billiards contest at 14 inch balk line with 600 point blocks. The $5000 stake and door receipts were noted as the players posted totals through sixteen innings, Schaefer leading with 600 to Ives 568 and higher runs of 153 for Ives and 129 for Schaefer.

New York Madison Square Garden Jacob Schaefer Frank C. Ives Schaefer Ives

Police raid on barber show uncovers slip and missing furniture

Officers from Division 10 raided a barber show at 1831 Washington Street Highlands and found one slip for gaming. They claim a strong case as the entire furniture of the place was taken. Frank Hichburn was arrested for being present.

Washington Street Highlands Frank Hichburn

Indian bands mobilize near Hartshorn amid Lewis execution echoes

News from Hartshorn I T on November 12 reports no hostile acts yet by Indians but shows a growing mobilization. A 16 man band passed through at 9 PM, then a 50 man group. both were armed. Two hundred who moved Friday morning aimed to avenge Simon Lewis's execution as Choctaw bands gather near the Jack Fort Mountains while awaiting court at Wilburton Tuesday for 26 indicted suspects.

Hartshorn I. T Simon Lewis Jack Fort Mountains Wilburton

Westerly special derails on Stonington line delaying trains

A Westerly special loaded with dressed granite derailed at Stonington Junction around 5 15 pm. Four stone cars left both tracks, delaying east and westbound trains until the westbound line was cleared by 9 30 pm. A brakeman sustained a minor injury.

Providence Stonington New York Stonington Junction

Americans Freed After Promise Not to Engage Hostilities

The Japanese legation reported that two American men taken on the steamer Sydney at Kobe have been released on the condition they refrain from further hostilities against Japan. A Chinese detainee was escorted to the military headquarters in Hiroshima.

Washington China Sydney Kobe Japan Hiroshima

City Farm Superintendent Resigns Amid Probe

Biddeford City Farm lacks a superintendent after Jones says he resigned not voluntarily. An investigation into farm management will be conducted to determine the cause and assign leadership.

Biddeford Biddeford City Farm Jones

SCHOONER KATE BE RICH CREW RESCUES ON SEA SINKING

The crew of the schooner Kate BE Rich, bound from Philadelphia to Providence, was rescued after the vessel sank at sea. The men had a narrow escape off Staten Island on November 12.

Staten Island Kate BE. Rich Philadelphia Providence

Cotton Fire at Texas & Pacific Wharf Causes Big Loss

A massive blaze at the Texas and Pacific wharf in New Orleans caused a loss of 750,900 dollars. The fire, described as the largest in years, occurred tonight across the river with unknown cause.

New Orleans Texas & Pacific

Forest Fires' Fatal Work in Memphis

Memphis reports forest fires hem in the city on three sides with several lives lost already. Fire crews battle the blazes as smoke chokes streets and neighborhoods.

Memphis Trenn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Social Law Dr. Hodges Dr. Holland Congress of Episcopal Churches Joy Street Balac Balaam E. S. Crown of J. L. Parks Parks Commonwealth Avenue R. A. Holland St Louis Bishop Lawrence Robert A. Holland Phineas P. Field Rev I. B.llen Cratic Gen. Peabody Democrats the Outing Club New Chelsea Rainbow Party Tales OF Navy Destroyers City Farm Burkhardt Burkhard? Brewing Co., Cor. Parker and Station Sts
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