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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1897

Page

2

Fine horses and riders shine at New York show

Today marks the second half of a popular horse show as attendance climbs with visitors from many walks of life. Notable performances come from Miss Marion Holloway and others, with horses including Hurricane, Flycatcher, and Richmond receiving praise, while prizes in the Produce class and trotting brood mares contest showcase and honor breeders and owners such as Bain Hamlin Kip and Snowden.

New York Marion Holloway Captain W. Thompson Basdell Roland Reed Miss Holloway Maryland Harry Payne Whitney Hurricane Francis D. Beard George L. Meyers Rufus Joseph Pulitzer Joseph E. Widener Richmond Adam Beck Argyle John Robinson Mayflower Gypsy Jack C. J H. Hamlin H. N. Bain Master Elect Nettie King Hamlin Harry Hamlin Colonel Lawrence Kip Empleta Mambrino Belle Colonel Kip

Reading Dante and Kidney Pills in Boston Ad

An old Boston nurse and a druggist trade light humor about health and disease while promoting Dean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial by Mr. M. Snow of 44 Beach St recounts backache relief after using the pills bought at Bradbury's Pharmacy and distributed nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Boston Dean M. Snow Beach St Bradbury’s Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.S

Knights of Columbus Council Celebrates Third Anniversary in Boston

Tremont Council No 107 marked its third anniversary at Exchange Club quarters with 125 members and guests. Ex State Deputy J J Delany traced New York order growth while other speakers touted the group’s business and social progress and a bright future.

Tremont Council Knights of Columbus Exchange Club Butteryrard Superior J. J. Delany New York Thomas Riley E. L. Hearn South Framingham W. T. McMannis the Order D. L. Prendergast South Boston W P. Cashman John B. Fitzpatrick Edward Murphy Frank L. Wells William A. McKenna William H. Lynch Jeremiah G. Fennessey James F. Farley Edward J. Shaughnessy A. J. Gilligan Eugene F. Lonnelly J. J. McLaughlin M. T. Callahan Warren Little John F. Muldoon Thomas F. Majiff Lawrence J Logan Tremont Council No Boston Chicago Washington

Albert E Hughes Dies in East Somerville

Albert E. Hughes a prominent East Somerville resident died at his home 69 Pearl Street last evening of heart disease He had been in failing health for some time and recently retired from business

Albert E. Hughes East Somerville Pearl Street

Hard Lines on Habits and a Healthier Coffee Alternative

A whittled discussion argues that strict tobacco coffee or tea use harms health. It promotes Postum Cereal Food Coffee as a gentler alternative that may improve well being and help build strength.

Wreck of Coal Cars Halts Boston & Maine Traffic in Charlestown

A coal car wreck on the Mystic branch near Bunke Hill Charlestown damaged rail and buildings, scattered sixty tons of coal. Three cars derailed and two more left the track, blocking traffic until late night. A brakeman escaped injury. the burning cement firm George Wood & Co. occupied the struck shed. Estimated railroad damage about $2000.

Mystic Boston & Maine Railroad Charlestown John 8S. Cushing Bunke Hill Street George Wood & Co

Nantucket Sons Elect New Officers At Reunion

The Sons and Daughters of Nantucket held their annual reunion at the Hotel Brunswick. A 3 a.m. opening and 6 a.m. business meeting elected officers for the coming year and adopted a constitutional amendment that bars members who miss two consecutive annual assessments. Leader list includes Henry Macy Upham president and Herbert L. Greer treasurer.

Sons and Daughters of Nantucket Brunswick Henry Macy Upham Albert Leng Fred V. Fuller Odiorne Swain Eliza D Gardner Helen A. Gardner Stella C Nunn Madeleine Fish Herbert L. Greer

Lehmann Dickey Fifth Ten Elects Honored Members

The fifth ten of the Dickey society was elected last night. George Parker, former fourth ten member who resigned, was chosen as an honorary member. The list includes A. E. Doucette, Coach Lenmann, Willis, and many named members from cities like Washington New York St Paul Brockton Philadelphia Rochester and Wellesley. The Dickey, begun in 1770, has sixty members chosen in tens.

Dickey George Parker A. E. Doucette Lenmann Willis H. C. B. Davis Washington M. B. Brown New York W. B. Kambram St. Paul A. Toppin B. F. Bohles Brockton O. Hawes, Jr W. Stickney H. M. Roche Philadelphia T. Whitterk Rochester N. Y A. E. Harris T. M. Shaw Wellesley

Ward 16 Delegation Quietly Supports Quincy Bid

Boston politics unfold as Ward 16 led by William S McNary declares for Mayor Quincy amid party infighting. McNary defends ward independence while praising a municipal platform and opposing pledges to outside candidates.

Ward 16 William 8S McNary Quincy Ward 15 McManus Edward P. Barry Post William 8. McNary George Fred Williams Rudyard Kipling FOST M'Nary Democratic Party Boston

Owl Club East Boston to hold first grand call at Maverick Hall

Preparations over two months culminate this evening as Owl Club members gather in Maverick Hall for a widely anticipated social event. A well attended meeting at the Casey quarters in the Columbia Trust Co. building on Meridian Street finalized plans.

Owl Club East Boston Maverick Hall Casey Columbia Trust Co Meridian Street

Robbers enter Dorchester junk store and flee after assault

Three men broke into Wolff and Rosenbaum at 316 Dorchester Avenue just before midnight. They packed rags and were about to leave when Watchman Augustus Peck confronted them. The intruders assaulted him and hurried off.

Wolff & Rosenbaum Dorchester Avenue Augustus Peck Mr. Peck

American Wringer Co Advertises in City Streets

The American Wringer Company lists premises at 77 and 7 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street. It manufactures clothes wringers mangies and carpet sweepers with prompt attention for orders by major telephone and repairs available for wringers and sweepers.

American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

Ward 2 Delegation Sees Incumbents Backed for Re election

William J. Cronin seeks re election to the Common Council from Ward 2 amid rumors of opposition, with praise for his protection of residents and practical city work. James H. Donovan is also endorsed, while President Conry leads the delegation. Cronin and Donovan will be renominated, third place attracts many aspirants.

William J. Cronin Cronin James H. Donovan Conry Donovan Genry

Brewers Indorse Quincy and Local Officials by Union Vote

In Roxbury at Friendship Hall Union 2 of the National Brewery Workmen's Union with about 1100 members unanimously endorsed Mayor Quincy for re election and backed John J McCarthy for the Board of Aldermen and Michael T Athridge for the Common Council pledging support in caucuses and at the polls. A committee of Athridge Edmund F Ward and James Kehoe will present the resolutions to Mayor Quincy.

Union 2 National Brewery Workmen’s Union Roxbury Friendship Hall Quincy John J. McCarthy Board of Aldermen Michael T. Athridge Common Council

Fitzgerald to Nominate Quincy at Democratic Convention

Congressman John F. Fitzgerald of Ward 6 will be elected to nominate Mayor Quincy at the Democratic convention replacing former opponent Hon. Joseph H. O'Neil. O'Neil declined to give a reason for not delivering the nominating speech.

John F. Fitzgerald Ward 6 Quincy Joseph H. O'Neil O'Neil

Rally in Ward 7 for Quincy and Driscoll

A rally is set this evening at 8 o'clock in Ward 7 Ward Room Hudson Street supporting Hon Josiah Quincy for Mayor and Daniel M Driscoll for Alderman. Speakers include Daniel M Driscoll Representative John A Kelcher Councilman W T A Fitzgerald and William A McDevitt Esq.

Josiah Quincy Daniel M. Driscoll Ward 7 Hudson Street Daniel M Driscoll John A. Kelcher W. T. A. Fitzgerald William A. McDevitt

Rally for Hickey in East Boston Ward Room

An enthusiastic rally for Joseph F. Hickey candidate for the Common Council filled Armory Hall East Boston last evening. The ward room hosted the first political gathering of its kind with John Driscoll opening and Timothy F Le Gallo presiding. Speakers included Fred F Andrews P J McArdle John H Hickey Thomas F Clark John J Douglass and Joseph A Frazier.

Armory Hall Boston Joseph F. Hickey Common Council John Driscoll Timothy F. le Gallo Fred F. Andrews P. J. McArdle John H. Hickey Thomas F. Clark John J. Douglass Joseph A. Frazier

Harrington Endorsed by Moulton Associates Ward 38

At a special meeting of Moulton Associates Ward 38 President Mulcahy presiding William F Harrington was unanimously endorsed as candidate for the Common Council A rallying committee of sixty was formed to canvass the ward Speeches were made by Mulcahy former president Doherty ex Alderman Mitchell Councilman Haley and Representative Collins Harrington supported by all factions as a favored young man of Ward 8

Moulton Associates Ward Mulcahy William F. Harrington Common Council Doherty Mitchell Haley Collins

Em manuel Society to sponsor Radcliffe play for scholarship

excitement ran high at Radcliffe as the Em manuel Society chose Marian D. Campbell's play for its annual benefit. Campbell debuts as author with the heroine Madge Apthorpe. Cast includes Marian D. Campbell and several senior and junior students. patronesses and ushers listed. A second performance is scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Radcliffe Emmanuel Society Marian D. Campbell Miss Campbell Madge Apthorpe Jean Jane Ingraham Mrs. Apthorpe Inez H. Gilmore Grace Cornelia James Agatha Meade Ruth Delano Alice Florence May Edith Kate Madge Caroline Humphrey Elinor Carter May Howland Edith Marean Kate Berry Agassiz Whitman Miss Irwin Miss Coes Miss Chandler Miss Brooks

Mrs Wood Nominated by West Medford Democrats

In West Medford the Democratic caucus drew a large crowd for the Ward 6 School Board seat. Voters ratified the prior Republican choice Mrs Mary I Wood by a strong majority for a three year term.

West Medford Ward 6 Mary I. Wood

Sharkey Wins Questionable Six Round Fight in San Francisco

In San Francisco on November 18 Tom Sharkey defeats Old Joe Goddard in six rounds after a wild unsettled bout. Referee McArthur awards Sharkey the decision amid crowd dissatisfaction. Preliminary ten-round bout ends in a foul giving Tom Lansing the win over Joe Kennedy.

San Francisco Tom Sharkey Joe Goddard Sharkey Goddard McArthur Mechanics Joe Mke Tom Lansing Kentucky Kid’ McCoy Joe Kennedy

Griffo Retires Early In Eight Round City Boxing Card

In St Louis the athletic carnival drew seven thousand as Griffo quit in the first round after a street car collision. Tracy boxed Paddy Smith before a second round stoppage. Harris defeated LaBlanche in five rounds while Armstrong and Holtman boxed three friendly rounds. Tracy to meet Kid Lavigne in Chicago in December.

ST. Louis Press Club Parson Davies George Siler Young Griffo Tom Tracy Griffo Paddy Smith Denver Ed Smith Tracy Harry Harris Chicago Lee LaBlanche Bob Armstrong John Holtman Kid’ Lavigne

Steam Dredge Columbia Destroyed by Fire

Fire aboard the steam dredge Columbia off South Boston started by a kerosene lamp explosion. Firemen and the fireboat fought the blaze for some time before arriving. the vessel owned by Simon A. Sullivan suffered about $10,000 in damage.

Columbia Boston Simon A. Sullivan

Women Debaters Clash Over Unemployed Aid Plan

The audience of about 400 at Tremont Temple watched Harvard duo Maud Wood and Hendrick face Boston University rivals Ward and Russell in a debate on whether American communities should organize work for the unemployed. The Radcliffe and Harvard team won the judges’ verdict.

Lucy Ames Women’s Union Harvard Maud Wood Radcliffe Frank Hendrick Law School Beacon Hill Cambridge Miss Ames Miss Ward Boston University Boston William J. Bryan Miss Wood Miss Grace Ethel Gerry Ward Tremont Temple Ward Russell Hendrick

Debaters from Harvard Radcliffe Oppose Boston Rival Schools

The Perkins Hall event on Boylston Street wrapped a long debate series with Harvard Law School and Radcliffe facing Boston University Law School and College of Liberal Arts. Miss Ames led the organizing effort, with invited male and female speakers from the rival institutions.

Harvard Law School Radcliffe Boston University Law School College of Liberal Arts Perkins Hall Boylston Street Boston Women's Educational and Industrial Union Miss Ames Boston Twentieth Century Club Knights of Labor Union Frank Hendrick Harvard Law Thomas H. Russell Governor Russell Charles Theodore Russell Radcliffe College Boston University College of Liberal Arts

Forensic Contest Highlights Ward and Wood

The result shows Ward and Wood delivering conclusive arguments that won admiration from a large audience. Their speeches were sparkling compared to the hesitant or aggressive styles of others, fully vindicating their sex in the contest.

Miss Ward Miss Wood

Electrocution of Dayton Murderer at Ohio Penitentiary

Albert J. Frantz, condemned killer of Bessie Little of Dayton, was electrocuted in the annex at the Ohio penitentiary at 12:22 this morning after a day visit from relatives. He climbed the chair at 12:18, endured multiple shocks, and was pronounced dead following the third current.

Columbus Albert J. Frantz Bessie Little Dayton Ohio Penitentiary Frantz

Escape bid at New York court ends with arrest

The World reports William Carroll Woodward known as Big Hawley attempted to flee during a noon recess in the criminal division of the New York Supreme Court. He faced conspiracy to swindle Samuel W. Bridgham out of 100000 dollars and was restrained by officers as he neared the door.

New York Supreme Court William Carroll Woodward Big Hawley Samuel W. Bridgham Woodward

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