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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1891

Page

3

Dedication of Lexington's New Hancok Grammar School

On historic ground sits Lexington's new Hancok Grammar School nearing dedication this Saturday afternoon. The building, begun in 1890, features careful pupil health provisions and cooking and manual training rooms. A 3:30 p.m. program includes music, scripture, prayers, a building committee report, and the keys to the Board of Selectmen followed by an America singalong. Evening viewing will extend to allow those unable to attend the afternoon ceremony.

Lexington Hancok Grammar School Beory A. M. Tucker A. Wellinston A. E. Scott George W. Proctor E. G. Proctor Amory D. Mayo Board of Selectmen America

Barrett interview shows McCall may run for speaker

A Melrose Barret McCall speakership debate stirs politics as Samuel W. McCall of Winchester is eyed as a potential challenger. Barrett says he has not decided, backs colleagues, and notes opposition comes from differing party policies while citing past speakers’ tenures.

Samuel W. McCall Winchester William E. Barrett Melrose McCall Barrett Colonel Allen John E. Russell Congressman Lodge Democratic State Committee Boston Barret House Congress Post Journal Alexander H. Bullock W. B. Calhoun Timothy

Shipping News High Water at Boston Harbor

Shipping news from Boston Friday November 13 lists arrivals and movements: steamer Sorrento from Antwerp, Salamanca from Newfoundland, Essex from Norfolk, and many others with moise, passengers, and towage. Coastal tugs and barges move in and out, including Leviathan, Hercules, and the Stanley fleet. High water reported with Highland Light observations and vessel positions throughout the day.

Boston Sorrento Page Antwerp Halifax Furness Withey & Co Salamanca Jenkins Pilley Saco Peters Port Royal Norfolk New York George W Pride Canning Packet Annapolis Hector We MeGoxner Lennox Passage Henry R Congdon Brown Bertha Dean Thomas Henry Withington Studley Baltimore Searsville Messervey Hobosen Folgartown Gertrude Abbott Powell Yale Handy Mattie A Franklin McDonald Zaccheus Sherman Babb John Rose Allen Charles F Tuttle Ives Philadelphia Herbert Higgins Lottie Friend Gould Hobern Schlowa Young Machias L Rogers Miller Sullivan Adams Fleetwing Williams Hackett Hasson Newburyport J M Eaton Parsons Rockport Smith Marr Bath Abel E Babcock Babcock J Manchester Haynes Matthews Scythia Watt Liervool Alex Martin Joton Forbes Yarmouth J G Hai & Co Sarah E Lee Nelson St Jacques The Same Florence Christine Berry Delong & Seaman Kewaydin McLean St John Hatheway & Co Maggie Miller Gale Lewiston Ingraham Bangor Calvin Austin Eunebee Collins George C Hills Portland Snowman Charles F Williams Sir Susan N Pickering Haskell Brunswick J P Stockholm City London Herman Winter Leon Port Antonia Jam Maverick Bayonne Taurus Beechwood St Nicholas Brookside Herald Mary Whitridge Lykens Valley Beverly N & W No 1 No&y No Auras Lizzie Lane Bertha E Glover Lanie Cobb Kila Brown C H Ftaton Geo A Lawry G M Brainard Jennie G Pillsbury Geo W Jewett

Beautiful Dolls Charity Show Opens at Tremont Street

The Charity Doll Show for the Kindergarten for the Blind opens this morning at 177 Tremont Street. Dolls range from two inches to three feet and cover a historic span from John Alden to modern society belles. They are exquisitely crafted and dressed with Parisian millinery quality, supporting an institute seeking to add another crib for applicants.

Tremont Street John Alden

Lexington Town Adopts 60 500 Brick School Plans

The Lexington committee approves an advanced Romanesque grade school project with Hartwell and Richardson as architects and Smead Warming Company handling heating. Groundwork includes a 143 by 43 foot brick building on a 2.5 acre lot at Clark and Forest streets, four classrooms per floor plus a large third floor hall, modern fittings, and a Weyburn ventilation system to maintain even temps and strong air exchange.

Hartwell & Richardson Boston Smead Warming Company Winchester Furniture Company Schupbach & Zeller E. H. Tarbeil J. A. Glass & Co Smith & Anthony J. L. Hammett & Co Messrs. Gass & Whittaker Lexington E. W. Bowditch A. E. Scott Clark Forest Streets

Echoes of the Crash and Potter’s Shifting Plans

Asa P. Potter leases a Brookline house for 900 dollars and plans to send his children to public schools while entering the brokerage business. His stable, horses, carriages, harness, and setter dog are to be sold at auction next week by Isbury & Co. Potter held 1482 shares, with others distributing across investors. Maverick Bank’s suspension follows. Jonas French, president of Cape Ann Granite Company, faces a $2000 attachment by Saville Somes & Co. in a Salem court action.

Asa P. Potter Brookline Isbury & Co Maverick Bank Potter Mr. French Woods Mr. Dana Mr. Work Massachusetts Cape Ann Granite Company Jonas French Saville,Somes & Co Boston Salem

Silver Grill Opens as Boston Lunch Center In Alley Front

The Enterprise reports the Silver Grill in Washington street to open Monday as a large scale lunch and grill hall. Led by general manager George Gray with a backers group including Hon. George A Bruce and Col Francis Peabody Jr, the eight hundred foot long cafe features a soda fountain oyster bar and multiple counters. It emphasizes rapid service, electric lighting, and pie baking rooms, offering breakfast lunch and supper with temperance drinks and no ale or wine.

George A. Bruce Francis Peabody, Jr George Gray Gray Washington Street Boston Paris London Strand Ben Jonson Niles Yard Williams Court Washington Sreet Bach

Injunction Granted Against Mutual One Year Benefit Order

A temporary injunction was granted in a bill in equity presented to Justice Blodgett in the Superior Court by G F Williams and G W Anderson for Charles L Sanford and over 100 holders of matured certificates. The suit alleges improper officer elections and a non signing by the Insurance Commissioner. an order of notice returnable Tuesday was issued.

Mutual Equity Justice Blodgett Superior Court G. F. Williams G. W. Anderson Charles L. Sanford Insurance Commissioner

Cassie Found Guilty in Stabbing Case at North Street Dance

John Baptist Cassie was convicted in Municipal Court for stabbing Richard Lynch at a dance on 267 North street. Judge Ely sentenced Cassie to six months in the House of Correction.

John Baptist Cassie Richard Lynch North Street Ely House of Correction

Man pleads to manslaughter in East Cambridge case

Peter Boule of Marlboro pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge and was sentenced to two years in Lowell Jail. The incident occurred in West Marlboro on Oct 11 when Louis Jesse went to Boule’s home demanding admittance. Boule claimed self defense, the gun discharged without aim, killing Jesse.

Peter Boule Marlboro Middlesex East Cambridge Lowell West Marlboro Louis Jesse Boule Boyle Jesse

Shipping News Log of Vessels Sailing and Arrivals

A list of ships and steamers with origins and destinations across ports including Portland Boston Dunkirk New York Havana Hamburg Hong Kong Leghorn Malaga Ponce Smyrna Tampico and more. Entries note ships such as Lucy W Snow Hankow Oran and Albert with departure dates in November and October, detailing routes and ports of call.

Bowling Scotland Hattie N Bangs Portland Bristol Eng Saturn New York Deal Robert Dixon Philadelphia Dunkirk Demerara Arcot Cates North of Hatteras Elmina Africa Lucy W Snow Boston Havana Albert Hamburg Baumwell Hong Kong Hankow London Oranmore Leghorn L W Norton New Malaga Britannia Ponce Barkentine Alice C Dickerman Cook Smyrna Giuseppe d’Abundo Piotrino Do. Surinam Rocky Glen Tampico Carrie Mobile Passage

British topsail schooner Dexter grounds near Liverpool NS

The British topsail schooner Dexter, bound for Liverpool Nova Scotia, grounded on the Upper Middle Thursday, came off at high water and proceeded to destination. In the same area, Massasoit and Minnie Rowan from Philadelphia fouled each other in the stream. Rowan lost jibboom and head gear, Massasoit uninjured. J M Fitzpatrick of Pearlington ashore at Tonala Mexico. In Boston, a ship B P Chaney from Philadelphia for Hiogo Japan is partially injured.

Dexter Liverpool Massasoit Minnie Rowan Philadelphia Rowan J M Fitzpatrick Pearlington Miss Tonala Mexico Boston

Closing of Foreign Mails for Para and Ceara Brazil

Foreign mails closing details for Para and Ceara in Pernambuco Brazil aboard the steamer Maranhense dated November 14 at 8 p.m. indicate scheduled departure and cutoffs for international correspondence. This brief notice informs merchants and travelers of mail service timing and port procedures.

Para Ceara Pernambuco Brazil Maranhense

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