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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1895
Page
1
Crowds gathered at Trinity Church to view the remains of Eben D. Jordan, Boston merchant prince. The service was led by Rev. Dr. Donald and the body lay in state from 10 to 12. Interment followed at Forest Hills with thousands filing past the bier.
Early returns show Ward 17 swing to Berwin with a win over Beeman as Hutchinson’s line falters. Colby and Emerson claim wins in key wards while Fattler’s aldermanic bid appears defeated. Bodily shifts highlight post caucus momentum for renomination and municipal board positions across Charlestown and nearby wards.
A wave of political organizing in Charlestown accompanies primaries as the Republican clubs, led by Edwin A. Curtis faction, stage large caucuses. About 600 ballots cast in Ward elections, with delegates chosen and notable participation from the Republican form Club. Prizes and nominations emerge among heated local maneuvers as results sway toward the Curtis side.
The fragmentary notes show Emerson and Freeman Emerson, both A P A candidates, contending in Ward 17. Voter activity appears high with ballots and candidates mentioned, though details are incomplete and continued on Page 8.
Two carpenters George E Willmonton and Himer Butler employed by Roberts Hoare were on a roof when the staging failed, plunging them about thirty feet to rocks. Willmonton sustained severe injuries including broken ribs, facial trauma, and internal injuries. Butler suffered an ankle fracture and other bruises. One man’s condition is described as very serious.
T H Kelley and Sons of Lawrence report four months of actual Post sales totals to the Circulation Manager. July 65 Posts, August 6700 Posts, September 6750 Posts, October 2014 6000 Posts, a net gain of 815 copies in four months.
Forecast from Washington says New England will be fair with westerly winds and colder Tuesday night. Eastern New York should see fair Tuesday with slight temperature drops and Wednesday morning showers, winds turning southerly and variable.
The Royal Blue line offers New York to Atlanta and return tickets for 26.50 to boost attendance at the Atlanta Exposition on Manhattan Day. Tickets are valid for ten days after departure on trains leaving New York on Nov 19, 21, 22, or 23 via Shenandoah Valley route and Piedmont Airline of Seaboard Airline, with agent offices at 211 Washington Street, Boston.
At Manacas Jobosi in the Remedios district a lengthy clash ended after six hours with Cuban forces dispersed leaving sixty dead on the field and many wounded. Artillery played a crucial role, while the government reported two killed and four wounded.
A woman was found dead in her chair last night in a room on Oneida Street. Officials attribute the death to heart disease, with no external injuries reported.
Justice Charles Allen of the Supreme Judicial Court contemplates retirement at seventy under a ten year pension act passed in Massachusetts. His exit would create a vacancy on the Supreme Bench and the Superior Court, with a successor likely drawn from the latter court. Allen, born Greenfield April 17, 1870, has served since 1841 and would be the first to retire under the act, amid broad judicial respect and speculation on his replacement.
This afternoon Lipschutz and Showalter drew the seventh game of a tournament after six moves. Present score Schutz nine to five, Levin three, drawn two. The event continues with Angelsov and St. Petersburg next on the schedule.
The Royal Blue Line reveals another round of personally acted oat tours. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the notice references travel events tied to Wednesday with potential dates in August. Local readers should watch for further official confirmations and schedule specifics.
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