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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1895
Page
8
An interesting test of a searchlight at Mechanics Fair drew a large crowd as observers watched reading at distance, threading a needle from the top of the building, and a half mile reading by telescope. The fair’s closing weeks will include new features after an electric fountain mishap offered a learning pointer.
The Salem case of Ella B. Moulton’s disappearance is resolved as a telegram from Union NH confirms she is safe. The narrative centers on Mrs Ella E. Moulton of New Hampshire and a Salem family dispute involving visits and a school door at Bentley grammar.
Yachtsmen expect expulsion of Lord Danraven following a club meeting called for November 18 to consider charges against Defenders syndicate. Commodore Edward M. Brown defended Iselin and others, labeling the allegations as unfounded and urging careful review before any action. A special meeting at Iselin's request was set for next Monday, with preliminary conferences rumored to be held at the club house.
Ballot commissioners recount elects Bleiler Republican by nine votes in Ward 2, after tallying shifts across Precincts 1 3 9 and 10. Morgan Democrat drops, while Brickley shows minor changes. Ward 4 recounts reveal discrepancies but no access to Keenan or the local totals.
In San Francisco on Market Street a Shreve & Co window displays a love cup gifted to H W Wadleigh by members of the Golden Gate Commandery. The display attracts many passers-by during the Grand Coxclave events.
Historic fragment describes a cup with an inscription referencing THL W. meingrt and Boston. Additional names and terms appear garbled, including Benton Ang ulations and G. Witttin. These unreadable portions obscure the full attribution and origin of the cup.
East Boston candidate William J. Donovan says West End interests have begun opposition campaigns after he challenged them in past battles. He cites a Firemen’s Protective Union protest on licensing that he deems false and claims misstatements by others in circulation.
A silver cup, crafted by Golden Gate Knights after their 1893 Boston triennial, is sent to Mr Rone as a token of thanks. The note, signed by George M. Page and Edward Mr Kearney, honors William J. Donovan for securing a Massachusetts law requiring exams for engine and boiler operators, protecting workers and property. The gesture reflects fraternal gratitude following the 1895 autumn gathering.
In Lynn on November 12 a 62 year old widower doctor William H Knight faced police action over pursuing Grace Shute an 18 year old. The couple wed at noon after Knight escorted the bride from Cedar Hill Avenue to Tremont Street and through police custody. Knight says parents opposed him over money owed for medical services and that Grace was willing. The ceremony was performed by Rev Tillman B Johnson at the First Baptist Church.
New York November 12 The Atchison joint reorganization reportedly names directors Edward King R Somers Hayes Edward N Gibbs George G Haven Adrian Iselin Jr C Sligo de Pothonior Robert Fleming John Luden Victor Morawets Ramin P Cheney of Boston Charles B Greed and two Kansas directors The presidency battle centers between D B Robinson and EB T Jeffrey Fleming Pothonler and Luden are aligned with foreign interests The chairmanship remains undecided and potential candidates include Edward King Aldace F Walker Thomas P Fowler and possibly Jeffrey if Robinson becomes president The property sale occurs at Topeka December 10 with buy in by the committees
Middleboro reports Simeon Harris, noted for multiple thefts in Plymouth and Bristol counties and an heir for grand juries there, escaped custody on a Taunton bound train. He was handcuffed to Officer Thamas Falvey. after a toilet break, Harris vanished from the last car as the train neared North Carver.
Washington November reports indicate the Democratic national committee may hold the 189? convention in New York in mid July. Chairman Harrity favors New York for a solid southern and northeastern coalition. speculation links Carlisle to a Kentucky Senate bid and hints at possible future law practice in New York. Cleveland may tour abroad if the party falters on a third term.
New York November 2 cab drivers from the Early Dawn Association struck, backing their demand for ten hours off in a 24 hour day plus an hour for dinner and an hour for supper. The action disrupted service at major hotels including Waldorf Imperial Holland Netherlands Bucking ham Fifth Avenue Vendome Savoy as stables supplying coaches to these hotels faced no carriages for guests.
Police Captain Pickett in West Thirtieth street orders wholesale and retail flower dealers to stop Sunday sales beginning next Sunday under the Sunday law. The move follows a request from William Dihan secretary of the New York Retail Protective Association. Some florists pledge compliance as crackdowns widen citywide.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Salva bottle or beverage item, with scattered words like net go try and oar sts. The readable pieces suggest a miscellaneous newspaper item or brief item broken by OCR, lacking clear event or names for fuller summary.
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