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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1895

Page

2

Last Honors for Dr S F Smith in Newton Centre Funeral

The sudden death of Dr S F Smith author of America shocks Newton Centre. Funeral from Newton Centre Baptist Church Tuesday at 1 30 pm will be conducted by Rev J N Murdock of Tremont Temple Boston with doctors Hovey and Farber assisting. Pallbearers include S F Smith Jr of Davenport Iowa and E W Smith of Arlington. Burial in Newton Cemetery will be private. Local residents express universal sorrow and Governor Greenhalge is expected to attend.

S. F. Smith Newton Centre Baptist Church J. N. Murdock Tremont Temple Boston Alvah Hovey Newton Theological Institute Daniel America Smith Dr. Smith Newton Newton Centre S. L. Pratt George H. Gregg Watertown Greenhalge

Mortgage Sale Forecloses Boston Property in 1895 Auction

A Suffolk County mortgage foreclosure notice announces the sale of a parcel in South Boston under a mortgage to Braah Morrison and others. Auction set for Friday November 29, 1895 at 3 PM, conveying the land and improvements with a passageway abutting Second Street and E Street, subject to prior mortgage terms and payments.

Joshus Netbete Benita Suffolk Boston Second Streets Second Street Burrelaut Morrison Sal Martin Ignee

Renomination bid shadows Boston mayoral race

The city braces for tomorrow night's renomination of Mayor Curtis while caucuses decide delegates for the mayoralty and aldermanic contests. Josiah Quincy garners Democratic momentum as Republicans rally. registration closes Wednesday at 10 p.m. amid reports of campaign spending and civil service influences.

Secretary Morton Reports on Department Expenditures and Exports

Secretary Morton presents the third annual report detailing bureau economies and efficiency gains. Inspections numbered over 1,360,000 animals with 676,000 shipped abroad, and 46 million pounds of pork inspected and exported. Germany received about 23 million pounds and France over 9 million. Road work advances in several states including Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Kentucky. He advocates ending gratuitous publications to libraries and institutions, suggesting sale funding and a Weather Bureau asset sale of 200,000 to 200,000 dollars to fund a new department building.

Morton Department Germany France Massachusetts New Jersey North Carolina Kentucky Départment Weather Bureau

Political Notes on Ward Contests and Registrations

Three days remain to register with registration closing at 10 o'clock Wednesday night. Columbia Outing Club Ward 16 endorses Richard J. Gray Jeremiah F. Kelleher and John Dugan. Hugh W Bresnahan seeks Common Council Ward 13 backing at 132 Bowen street with John W Young as chair and James Duffy as secretary. A five member precinct committee to work polls next Wednesday evening. Joseph F OConnell likely to be appointed assistant surveyor of the port of Boston with club backing. John A Ryan runs for Ward 6 Common Council with strong North End backing and broad city recognition from last fall stump work.

Columbia Outing Club Richard J. Gray Jeremiah F. Kelleher John Dugan Hugh W. Bresnahan Bowen Street John W. Young James Duffy Teamsters’ Union John McDonough Daniel Lyden M. J. McCullough Joseph F O’connell Young Men’s Democratic Club of Massachusetts Mr. Thomas Boston O’connell John A. Ryan North End Ryan

Chicago seen as likely site for Reed convention amid Manley letter

A Chicago paper says Joseph H. Manley ex chairman of the Republican national committee has written to Chicago to book thirty rooms for the Reed headquarters at the Republican national convention. The letter, sent from New Orleans to William Odell, signals Chicago’s growing case to host the next convention. Manley has toured the west and south and met Illinois leaders favorable to Reed, suggesting the convention site decision hinges on Reed’s nomination chances.

Chivago Joseph H. Manley Republican National Committee Chicago Reed Manley William Odell New Orleans Illinois

Wellman Enters Senate Presidency Race Amid Doubtful Outcome

Senator Arthur Wellman of Malden has entered the race for Senate presidency, becoming the fifth candidate. His entry shakes expectations since Senator George P. Lawrence is still strong, but opposition cites Lawrence’s ties to corporations. Senator Sanger may back Wellman if he cannot win, while Darling Southard and Sanger’s overall strength remains uncertain, with Sanger pegged mainly to Suffolk County.

Arthur Wellman Malden Senate Wellman George P. Lawrence Sanger Lawrence Darling Southard Suffolk County

Two Deaths in Australia Tragedy Involving Arthur Dacre

Despatch from Sydney reports the deaths of English actors Arthur Dacre and his wife. Dacre shot his wife and then killed himself by slashing his throat. Despondency from an unsuccessful Australian tour cited. Both left letters claiming mutual decision to end their lives.

London Sydney Arthur Dacre Dacre Australia

Drowned After Stranded Steamer Solferino Boat Disaster

Passengers from the Solferino, a Genoa Naples bound emigrant ship with about 1200 aboard, attempted to land at Ceuta in a small boat. The boat swamped and twenty occupants drowned while the remaining passengers were rescued.

Rome Solferindo Genoa Naples Rio de Janeiro Ceuta Solferino

Watertown Y M C A observes eighth anniversary in new church

The Watertown Young Men's Christian Association marked its eighth anniversary last evening at the new Methodist Church. The program opened at 7 30 with organ preludes and addresses by church and college figures. Current receipts stood at 1950 with all funds spent.

Watertown Young Men's Christian Association New Methodist Church CC. P Emilie M Phillips Congregational Church Jesus Miss Julia’ Bancroft Boston E. A. Capen The First Baptist Church C. P. Emery Julia .Bancroft F. B.richanison Burdette Business College BE. A. Rand Church of the Good Shepherd Leach Neely Woman's Auxiliary

Board of Trade to Race Yale in New London

Nov 17. A New London Board of Trade leader and treasurer announce plans to launch a boat race between Yale and a major English university now that the Yale Harvard race is off. The board will study the proposal at its next meeting.

New Haven New London Board of Trade Ose Yale

Body of Local Fisherman Found on Connecticut Beach

The body of Charles Wesson of New Haven was found on the beach between Silver Sands and South End on the sound yesterday afternoon and was buried today. Wesson, with Charles Hinckley and a man named Tymeson, were lost on a fishing trip a few weeks ago. The whereabouts of the other two men remain unknown, and search efforts will resume.

New Haven Conn Charles Wesson Silver Sands Wesson Charles Hinckley Tymeson

Not the Body of Peter McManus Found

A man struck by a train at the New England railroad crossing in Valley Falls was not Peter McManus of Arctic Centre as initial reports suggested. The victim died at 4 o clock Sunday morning and the corpse remained unidentified at press time.

Providence R. I New England Valley Falls Peter McManus Arctic Centre Wall

French warship Admiral Baudin in grave danger

Paris reports the French warship Admiral Baudin, which ran aground last Wednesday night in the Salins roadstead off the Isles of Hyeros in the Mediterranean, remains in a critical position with grave fears she may become a total wreck as worsening weather hampers rescue and salvage efforts.

Paris Baudin Salins Hyeros Mediterranean

Henry A Thomas of Weymouth A Boston Post Office Veteran Runs for Congress

Henry A Thomas, long time Boston post office official and Weymouth resident, seeks Congress after rising from messenger to superintendent of mails. A Republican, he has been private secretary to Governor Frederic T Greenhalge and prominent in local civic work. He faces opposition from Democrats but enjoys strong support from Wanamaker and party figures. He is a trustee of Wildey Savings Bank and chaired the Weymouth Improvement Association promoting the town water system and electric street lighting.

Boston Henry A. Thomas Congress Post Office Our Thomas Henry A Thomas Weymouth Boston Post Office Old South Meeting House W. K. Burt Washington Postoffice Clerks’ Association Wanamaker Harrison General Corse Post Office Department Massachusetts Thomas N. Hart Democratic Party Frederic T. Greenhalge Lowell Demosthenes Blaine Blaine and Logan Long Congressman Rice Cyrus Tirrell Mildred Governor Long America Thomas B. Reed Senator Lodge Wildey Savings Bank Boylston Street

Patriotism Lecture Delighted Hibernians by Fitzgerald Speech

The audience at Boston Theatre heard Congressman John F. Fitzgerald speak on The Patriotism of Adopted Citizens after Hon. Thomas J. Gargan fell ill. The event, held under the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Suffolk County, featured a brass band parade, notable Hibernians, and a brief concert. Fitzgerald praised Irish and Catholic contributions to the republic, denounced religious prejudice, and urged unity under one flag and one people.

Thomas J. Gargan Boston Order of Hibernians Suffolk County John F. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald William J. Cronin Division 7 Hibernians Adams Square Boston Theatre Assumption Brass Band East Boston Roger F. Scannell James A.murphy John B. Doherty George J. Lovett Philip Gallagher Daniel O'Donovan John Dolan John A. Ryan J. Cronin William McLellan Charles McCarthy Owen O’loughlin Jeremiah Murray Thomas Owens Thomas F. Arthur George Lovett Thomas J. Clements Sarsfield Guards Assumption Band Michael J. Dwyer Lon F. Brine R.h.mcmunn Congressman Fitzgerald Cronin Order Hibernian America Republic Washington Sullivan Knox Moore Commodore Barry Sheridan Meade Rosecrans National Senate Montgomery Tremont Street Beacon Street Sumter Potomac Gulf

Watertown Gets Grade Crossings At Irving Street

Watertown rejoices as Fitchburg railroad installs gates at Irving street grade crossing. The Belmont crossings now have night watchmen, easing local safety concerns. A new fare cut from 8 to 5 cents between Waltham and Watertown pleases riders.

Watertown Fitchburg Railroad Irving Street Belmont Waltham

Well Known Mason Michael Brennan Dies in Waterbury

Michael J. Brennan aged 64 a well known Mason died suddenly in Waterbury while sitting in a chair. Medical Examiner Graves ruled heart failure the cause of death.

Waterbury, Conn Michael J. Brennan Graves

Labor Church Sermon Attacks Greenhalge At Oxford Street

In Lynn on November 17 the Labor Church drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Rev. Herbert N. Casson condemned Governor Greenhalge for his Atlanta Exposition speech and called President Cleveland Buchanan. He denounced General Electric for ejecting moulders and cited a California labor leader urging a broad labor party. Casson warned of a shift from liberty to monopoly and urged action by workers to change the system.

Lynn Labor Oxford Herbert N. Casson Greenharge Cleveland Buchanan General Electric Company Boston Salem Connecticut Charles J. Duke Norwich Casson California Atlantic Pacific England America Europe Raleigh Drake Frobisher Heaven Milton Cromwell Ike Uncle Sam New York Harbor Liberty Carey Massachusetts Masachusetts Russia Senate House of Lords Supreme Court

Wringer Co. Advertises Wide Range of Home Goods

The American Wringer Co listing 13 and 18 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and car pet sweepers. Repairs on all wringers and sweepers are available. Orders by mail prompt response. Telephone Tremont.

The Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Benen Eetta Telephone Call Tremont

Nine erec tions for stable on Nightingale street in Boston

Petition to erect a brick stable with forty stalls on Nightingale Street Ward 20 in Boston. Building measures 60 by 60 feet, with consent sought under city statutes and ordinances governing erection occupancy and use of stables. Davern & Cronin, Boston. October 30, 1895.

Board OF Aldermen City of Boston Soneptelly Birch Street Ward 23 Charles Willipfaff Board OF Aldermen OF Werence Avenue Ward 20 Nightingale Street Davern & Cronin

Boston Board to Consider Petition on Dec 2 at 2 Pm

In November 11 session the Board of Aldermen ordered due notice to all interested parties regarding a petition. On Monday December 2 at 2 oclock p m the board will weigh the prayer of the petition and hear objectors. A copy of the notice is to be posted publicly and a true copy certified by City Clerk J M Galvin.

City OF Boston Board of Aldermen Norith Monay Boston Post Boston Journal Aring M. Galvin Galvin J. M. Galvin Boston Poston Noart Pitaknens Passe Alvin

Labor Church Planned for Boston to Aid Workers

The Rev Casson announced a labor church would be organized in Boston to aid the workingmen. A mass meeting of trades unions and Knights of Labor in Lynn will meet at the Labor Church on Friday to be addressed by New England labor leaders and Mr Griffin of Chicago. The gathering marks the Locantes prison of Eugene V Debs and the end of the American Railway Union.

Boston Casson Trades Unions Knights of Labor Assemblies Workingmen of Lynn Labor Church New England Griffin Chicago Locantes Eugene V. Debs American Railway Union

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