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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1894

Page

6

Bazaar to Aid Home for Aged Couples at Horticultural Hall

A mammoth bazaar opens at Horticultural Hall to benefit the Home for Aged Couples on Walnut Avenue Roxbury. The event features a cafe, household goods, knickknacks, and a home table with crafts by residents and local ladies, opening at 7 o'clock with Rev Dr Caleb Davis Bradley.

Horticultural Hall Walnut Avenue Roxbury Caleb Davis Bradley Old Horticultural Hall Seaver School Streets Elizabeth Abbott Carlton Carlton Shawmut Avenue George D. Robinson Ames L. B. Baldwin St.Mark’s Church Rice Watnut Avenue Elizabeth Abbot Carlton

Police Crack Down On Seance Scams In City

Police halted two alleged trance medium operations at 55 Rutland street and 448 Shawmut avenue. Abbie Ripley and Adelaide E Crane acted as mediums, while George T Albro and Frank B Bearse faced charges of obtaining money by false pretences after the seances. Bearse escaped during the bustle.

Rutland Street Shawmut Avenue Abbie Ripley George T. Albro Albro Mrs. Ripley Station 5 Adelaide E. Crane Frank B. Bearse Bearse

Gas leak at East Liverpool church causes several ill

At the Second Methodist Episcopal Church in East Liverpool Ohio a morning service gas leak left about half a dozen congregants ill from asphyxiation. Plumbers had left a defective fitting in the natural gas pipes. The Rev R F Sears collapsed from the odorless gas and was helped home along with Mrs Randall and her two daughters. Others were prostrated at the door or in the pews.

East Liverpool Second Methodist Episcopal Church R. F. Sears

Steamer Endora Struck by Squall Off Horseneck Beach

Word reached New Bedford that a yacht Endora was blown off course by a squall and hailed. The crew sent signals after a rocket and steered to Westport harbor. Endora, 41 feet long, arrived in port this morning from Providence.

New Bedford Horseneck Beach Volunteer Endora Providence Westport Harbor

Farrar Murder Trial Opens in East Cambridge

The trial of William Barrett for the murder of James Farrar begins at 9 30 A M in East Cambridge. Farrar, a Lincoln constable and farmer, was shot by a burglar near Weston after pursuing him with companions.

William Barrett James Farrar Lincoln East Cambridge Farrar Weston James Edward Farrars Middlesex Grand Jury Aldrich Sheldon Knowlton Wier Selfridge J. B. Goodrich Barrett

Brigand Confesses Poison Plot Against Servian King

Vienna reports a brigand now imprisoned confessed he was paid by radical agitator Dragovic to poison King Alexander of Servia with drugged wine. Dragovic had appeared in a treason trial earlier.

Vienna Tageblatt Belgrade Dragovic Alexander of Servia

Dis abled W. F Green towed to New Bedford. Clara L Sparks missing

The disabled schooner W. F Green from Boston was towed to New Bedford by tug Volunteer. Captain Clark said the Clara L Sparks from New Bedford, due at St Helena Oct 4, had not arrived since Aug 1 and may have met disaster at sea.

New Bedford W. F Green Boston Newport Clark Clara L. Sparks St. Helena

Turkey Dressing Spiced with Bell's Seasoning

Flavorful turkey dressing benefits from Bell's Spiced Seasoning to enhance savory notes. The seasoning blends herbs and spices for a rich, satisfying result in traditional preparations.

Bell

Gas Incident Wounds Two Women At Whitfield Street Home

Ellen Hayes aged 62 and Margaret Lewis aged 40 were found semi conscious from gas in a Whitfield street residence. They were taken to City Hospital with non fatal prospects. An unknown man, W H Mahoney, broke a collar bone after fainting on Allen street after leaving Hoosac Tunnel docks.

Ellen Hayes Margaret Lewis Whitfield Street Division 8 Allen Street W. H. Mahoney North Bennett Street Mahoney Hoosac Tunnel

Two Suspects Arrested in Larceny of Clothes from Wagon

Police inspector yesterday arrested Arthur Tobin and Duncan Wright for stealing two suits from a Merchants' Delivery Company wagon. The goods worth 100 dollars were being delivered to M Harris at 50 Commonwealth Avenue. The property has been recovered.

Arthur Tobin Duncan Wright Merchants’ Delivery Company M. Harris Commonwealth Avenue

Arrest of Edward Maddigan for burglary and bicycle theft

Yesterday an inspector arrested Edward Maddigan alias Hanson, 45, no home, for breaking and entering 735 Boylston street and stealing a bicycle valued at 130 dollars. Owner Richard W. Bunton. It is said Maddigan has prior prison time.

Edward Maddigan Hanson Edward Bennett Boylston Street Richard W. Bunton

Mass meetings in Cork and Longford back Irish reform

In Dublin on November 18 mass meetings in Cork and Longford approved resolutions calling for the abolition of the House of Lords and an amended land bill. Speakers included Timothy Healy Edward Blake and William O'Brien.

Dublin Cork Longford House of Lords Timothy Healy Edward Blake William O’brien

Editor Francis M Agnard of Figaro Dies at 89

Paris report: Francis M Agnard editor of Figaro died this afternoon. Born in Brussels in 1837 he joined Figaro in 1865 and at age 89 became editor in chief. He wrote extensively for magazines and published several books.

Paris Francis M. Agnard Figaro Brussels The

New Alsace Lorraine Laws to be Abated Post Inauguration

Report from Berlin says the new governor will suspend the exceptional laws at once upon taking office. A farewell to Hohenlohe at Strasbourg influenced the Emperor to ease restrictions.

Berlin Alsace-Lorraine Hohenlohe Strasburg

Body of Holyoke Missing Man Found

The body of Lewis Hall aged 70 was found in the canal near the Hadley Mills in Holyoke this morning. He had been missing since Thursday.

Holyoke Lewis Hall Hadley Mills

Fatal duel ends with two men dead in Magdalena

In Magdalena last night E. D. Horn a merchant and Scott Rand a cow man killed each other after a quarrel. Both men died from gunfire.

Albuquerque N. M Magdalena E. D. Horn Scott Rand

Republicans to Nominate Board of Aldermen Candidates

The Republican convention to nominate Aldermen will be held at Union Hall this evening with Curtis Guild Jr. presiding. Incumbents Witt Presho Folsom and Bryant are seen as likely to be renominated along with others including Hallstrom, Fottler, Sanford, Horace G Allen and Sidney Everett. Stillman Blanchard and Samuel Kelly also seek backing as nominations will be finalized by ballot.

Board of Aldermen Union Hall Curtis Guild, Jr Messrs. Witt Presho Folsom Bryant Hallstrom Major Perlier Dyar Fottler and Sanford Common Council Horace G. Allen Sidney Everett Fottler Stillman Blanchard Samuel Kelly

Browne Secures Broad Endorsements for Ward 13 Run

Councilman John J. Browne of Ward 13 earns strong backing from several leading district organizations. Support cites his city government work and committee appointments, with friends confident of renomination tonight.

John J. Browne Browne

Water Works Assembly 479 Revisits Chicago Strike Report

Water Works Assembly 479, K of L, discussed the Wright report on the Chicago strike and endorsed Carroll D. Wright. The group plans a reunion and appointed a committee to set the time and place. Five new members were initiated.

Water Works Assembly K. of L Chicago Carroll D. Wright

Enthusiastic St Omer Hall Meeting for Ward 15 Candidate

A crowded St Omer Hall on Broadway hosted an afternoon gathering in support of John J. Mahoney for Ward 15 Common Council. Presiding was James J. O'Brien with speeches by James F. Creed Patrick J. Moran John J. Sullivan and Walter H. Keenan before Mahoney's closing address.

St. Omer Hall Broadway John J. Mahoney James J. O’brien James F. Creed Patrick J. Moran Brotherhood of Railroad John J. Sullivan Walter H. Keenan

The Boom for Brophey Two Ward 6 rallies held yesterday

Two rallies supported David K. Brophey for Ward 6 Common Council. At Ramblers' Social Club and Columbus Associates headquarters, presenter figures like O'Donnell Piscopo Flaherty Green and Brophey addressed attendees.

David K. Brophey Common Council Ramblers’ Social Club The Columbus Associates O'Donnell Ramblers Piscopo Messrs B. M. Flaherty William Green Brophey

Rally in Ward 6 backs James H. Shannon for council

A Ward 6 rally yesterday drew 350 to 400 attendees in support of James H. Shannon for the council seat. Lieutenant Clark, T. F. Fitzgerald, and Shannon spoke. J. J. Dodd served as chairman.

James H. Shannon Clark T. F. Fitzgerald Shannon J. J. Dodd

Lecture on Rome dazzles West Roxbury audience

Rev P J Supple of Gate of Heaven Church spoke at St Theresa's West Roxbury with photo slides of Roman ruins St Peter's Vatican catacombs and ancient city streets. The audience included many from Dedham and Roslindale and the lecture was introduced by Rev John F Cummings.

P. J. Supple D. D Gate of Heaven Church South Boston Rome St. Theresa’s Church West Roxbury St. Peter’s Vatican Catacombs Dedham Roslindale John F. Cummings St. Theresa’s

Germany And Our New Tariff Exports Rise Since Law Enacted

Berlin reports that trade returns from Berlin and Chemnitz show a sharp rise in exports to the United States after the new tariff bill took effect. The data indicate a significant impact on the export trade as duties changed.

Berlin Chemnitz United States

Central Labor Union Admits New Delegates and Votes on Labels

At the meeting held on Eliot Street new delegates joined from Book Binders Water Works Horseshoers Upholsterers Barbers Porters Brewers Elastic Web Weavers and Actors Protective Union Branch A. The Furniture Workers Union issued a trade label for compliant manufacturers. Debate over nonunion coal and cigars led to a five member committee with Building Trades. Harry Lloyd to attend AFL convention in Denver. A protest against school spending and overcrowding was debated with a call for adequate funding for all city children.

Central Labor Union Eliot Street Book Binders’ 16 Water Works’ Union Horseshoers’ Union Upholsterers’ and Barbers Union Porters’ Alliance Brewers’ Union Elastic Web Weavers of Chelsea The Actors’ Protective Union Branch A Furniture Workers’ Union New England American Brewing Company Frank McCarthy Cigar Makers’ Union Boston Building Trades Council Building Trades Harry Lloyd American Federation of Labor Denver Col Equity Union Foster

British labor agitator Burns to visit the United States

John Burns, M. P., famed British labor agitator, is expected in this country soon at the invitation of Harry Lloyd of the Central Labor Union. Arrangements for his reception are being made, with Music Hall likely to be engaged for the address. The Actors' Protective Union plans a 25 cent concert the night Burns speaks.

John Burns M. P Great Britain Harry Lloyd Central Labor Uhion Burns England Central Labor Union Music Actors’ Protective Union Building Trades Council Pythian Hall Workingmen’s Political League The Cooks’ Alliance Cotillon Hall

Girl Heroine Saves Guests From Harper Fire

Maud Schermerhorn, 16, awoke with a companion in the Patter son House at Harper and led guests to safety through smoke. Fire trapped exits as she carried a fainted guest to a window and lowered her to the ground. She returned to awaken others before succumbing to injuries. Loss is $20,000.

Wichita Kan Patterson Harper Maud Schermerhorn Maud

Cardinal Gibbons to Visit the Pope in Europe

The Vatican state department reports Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore will depart for Europe on December 5. He will land in Genoa then visit the Pope, remain two months, and attend the consistory.

Rome State Department Vatican Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Europe Genoa

Chinese Fleet Mobilizes at Wei Hai Wei Amid Tension

Central News reports from Tien Tsin that five Chinese ironclads ready for battle. Colonel von Hannekan coordinates Manchurian guerrillas to harass Japanese lines. If Port Arthur defense holds, Japan may winter on the Yalu.

London Central News Tien Tsin Wei Hai Wei von Hannekan Manchuria Port Arthur Yalu

Memories of Ping Yang Described as Barbarians Atrocities

A Hiroshima correspondent recounts the fall of Ping-Yang on Oct 14 and the next morning, reporting deserted streets, Chinese desecration, numerous killings, mutilated Japanese prisoners, and widespread filth. He cites Chinese generals profiting from rewards, calls for international condemnation, and notes mass Chinese weapon caches, uniforms, and loot left behind.

New York Hiroshima Japan Ping-Yang Phyonyang Pekin England Asia Corean

Harvard Announces 92 Names In Commencement List

The provisional Harvard list includes ninety two senior scholars eligible to compete for commencement orations. The roster shows a small share of athletes and omits students likely to graduate with distinction later. many familiar names appear among the recognized scholars.

Harvard T. Abbe E. K. Arnold N. A. Barker F. H. Bartlett G. G. Bartlett H. A. Bathrick N. Benshimol A. W. K. Billings N. W. Bingham F. von Briesen W. K. Brice N. J. Brumbauch L. Bryant H. H. Chamberlain J. H. Chase I. G. C. Christian G. I J. W. Goodwin R. Gray G. L. Hamilton J. C. Hancock B. Holbrook E. V. Huntington A. C. Johnson J. G. Kaufman D. King E. Klein G McLear A. Lincoln G. L. Lincoln H. W. Loker D. G. Mason E. G. Merrill F. H. Nash A. H R. Walcott E. H. Warren S. P. White Holmes Whittemore Howard Whitmore J. K. Whittemore F. B. Winslow W. P. Woodman R. F., Woodward J. W. Worthington H. H. Yeames

Finns Run Riot in Gloucester Home Vandalism

Three Finnish men living in Bay View came to Gloucester and, while intoxicated, smashed windows at James T. Morrow’s Riverdale house and attacked occupants with a revolver. Police telegrammed and arrested the disturbers, no serious injuries reported.

Gloucester Bay View James T. Morrow Riverdale

Help For A Good Cause From Duffy S Pure Malt Whiskey

An old promotional piece touts Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic to prevent colds and support vigor during cold seasons. It claims the product is medicinal not a beverage and suitable for households and physicians to aid patients with low vitality.

Duffy Duffy’s

Fight on City of Worcester Deck Ends in Disorderly Charge

On the steamer City of Worcester deck a fight broke out between John McLaughlin and Jim Kiernan after heavy drinking. McLaughlin, badly injured, was found bleeding and carried ashore by seven men to Leonard Street station where he was held on disorderly conduct charges.

New York City of Worcester John McLaughlin Jim Kiernan McLaughlin Leonard Street

Temperance Sunday in Cleveland at W C T U convention

In Cleveland on November 18, 5000 attended the W C T U convention sermons at Music Hall. Susan B. Anthony led a gospel suffrage meeting presiding by Anna Shaw. Anthony urged ballot access for women to curb intemperance. Joseph Cook urged universal suffrage and compulsory voting.

Cleveland Music Hall J. W. Bashford Wesleyan University Delaware Anna Shaw Boston Susan B. Anthony National Woman Suffrage Association Miss Anthony Joseph Cook

Real Estate Doings and Suburban Value Outlook

Real estate agents predict steady rise in suburban values driven by improvements by the Metropolitan Park Commission, Sewer Commission, and State Highways Commission. A Melrose town meeting approved a boulevard linking Middlesex Fells Park to Boston highways. Local sales include Roslindale estates traded by R. J. Strange to Be Kendall and others, with prices ranging from 3 500 to 4 5000 and plans for a two family house on Jamaica Plain.

Metropolitan Park Commission Metropolitan Sewer Commission State Highways Commission Metropolitan Melrose Middlesex Fells Park Boston R. J. Strange Roslindale Mendum Street Mosman and Keyes Kendall Sharon Street John F. Moors Alex McLeod Newbury Street B. F. Caron Ashland Street Philip H. Butler H. Merten Dent Street West Roxbury W. B. Blakemore Boylston Terrace Jamaica Plain John B. Fitzpatrick Pembroke Street Pine Street Cambridgeport Washington Street Dover Street

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