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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1895

Page

2

Sherman s say a question then he criticizes Carlisle

Senator John Sherman of Ohio grilled Secretary Carlisle on currency policy and Dem tampering with the gold reserve. He called Carlisle’s plan impracticable and urged short five year bonds paid with legal tender notes to fund government expenses without draining gold. He warned the East favors sound money and Cleveland’s silver stance would end.

New York John Sherman Ohio Fifth Avenue Carlisle Chamber of Commerce United States Treasury Cleveland

Waller Case in Limbo as France Withholds Court Record

Washington reports State Department silent on matter while observers suspect Paris will not share the court martial record against ex Consul Waller. Ambassador Eustis may receive the document as courtesy. Waller may be freed by grace if indemnity is waived. Mrs Waller seeks damages. decision may be referred to the ex consul.

Washington State Department Eustis Paris Waller Drummond Kennedy

Boston Lawyer Before Supreme Court in Whitten Extradition Case

William H. Baker of Boston appeared before the U S Supreme Court as counsel for Dr. George E. Whitten in a habeas corpus appeal against extradition from Auburndale Massachusetts to Connecticut. Whitten contends no grand jury indictment existed and Connecticut Circuit Court erred denying proof of nonexistence. Edward H. Rogers of New Haven represented Connecticut.

Boston Supreme Court Washington William H. Baker United States Supreme Court George E. Whitten Tomlinson New Haven County Conn Whitten Connecticut Auburndale Mass

South Middlesex Club Feasts at Young’s Hotel Meeting

The South Middlesex Club held its regular monthly gathering at Young’s Hotel with President REB Homer presiding and F A Stearns as secretary. Welcoming remarks opened the evening followed by talks from Rev. Bailey of Malden Rev. Bygrove of Belmont Rev. Gill of Arlington and W Hanson Pulsford of Waltham. Professor C H Fay of Cambridge attended as special guest.

SOUTH

Leighton's Specific No 7 Promises Cure for Grippe and Pneumonia

An advertisement for Leighton's Specific No 7 claims to cure grippe and pneumonia. It directs readers to obtain the remedy from up-to-date druggists or visit 7 Temple Place in Boston.

Temple Place Boston

Unknown Man Drags Woman Through New York Tracks

A well dressed man drags a seemingly fainting woman across Third Avenue railroad tracks in front of the New York post office. The stranger pockets a witness’s donation, then leaves claiming to fetch a cab. The unidentified victim, Ollie Herbert of 182 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn, is hospitalized in a coma with doctors unsure of the cause.

New York Park Row Third Avenue Railroad E. J. Allen Boston New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Church Street Maxwell Oak Street Hudson Street Hospital Hutchison Herman A. Glatzmayer Newark Poligé Ben Long Island City Third Avenue Hudson Street Ollie Herbert Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn

ITS Annual Home Market Club Meeting Notes Changes

The Home Market Club held its annual meeting at Bedford street rooms with President John Hooper Jr presiding. The secretary’s report was accepted. membership stands at 1568 with 1871 guarantors, up 91 from last year as many left due to hard times and were replaced.

Home Market Club Bedford Street John Hooper, Jr Albert Clarke Maryland Kentucky Utah Beverly K. Morse

Agents for the United States John Duncan's Sons

Agents for the United States, John Duncan's Sons of New York are listed as the point of contact for specific government dealings. The notice presents the firm as authorized representatives in official matters and signals their role in facilitating communication between citizens and federal offices in New York.

United States John Duncan N. Y

Democrats Meet in All Wards to Nominate Council

Democratic caucuses last night across Boston wards nominated candidates for the Common Council. Close contests sparked recounts in Ward 3 and Ward 6, with both incumbents winning by two votes. Ward 8 condemned the Board of Elections for incompetency amid ballot distribution issues. William Bradley Whitney led Ward 2 with 802 votes in East Boston, despite anti American party opposition.

Commissioners of Elections Haley Doherty William H. Wood Council Board of Elections Burlen Ward 8 Caucus Ity Committee Burden Donovan Democratic City Committee William Bradley Whitney A. C. Whitney Boston Bradley

Stole alms boxes case in Somerville court

In Middlesex Superior Court James Duchenser, a deaf mute from Montreal, had sentence reduced from two years to six months in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to breaking alms boxes at St. Joseph's Church Somerville about September 1. Frederick Dockerty testified Duchenser spoke of his wife and children in Montreal. Duchenser said hunger and inability to feed his family led to the theft. John Riley of Cambridge was sentenced to two years for robbing a German man of $35. he claimed McDonald urged the crime. Angelo Schroeder received five years for horse stealing in South Framingham, with prior corrections.

Middlesex Superior Criminal Court James Duchenser St. Joseph’s Church Somerville Bishop House of Correction Frederick Dockerty Duchenser Montreal John Riley Cambridge John Kreb Riley McDonald Kreb Schroeder

Ward 2 Common Council race yields Cronry and Kelly renomination

In Ward 2 a major contest delayed by ballot shortages ended with Cronry and John L. Kelly renomination. William Whitney Whit ney led the poll with 902 votes while Joseph A. Conry had 794 and Kelly 669. Cronin trailed with 614 and Mooney 448. Geuth 224. Pero 0. Cronin will seek a recount after a 46 vote margin.

Common Council Cronry John L. Kelly William Bradley Whitney Joseph A. Conry William J. Cronin George, F. Mooney Christian Geuth Henry Pero Cronin

Ward 3 Balloting Yields Close Municipal Races

Balloting ran from 4 PM to 9 PM in Ward 3 with 946 ballots cast. After counting took three hours, results show Peter F. Conway 4204, James F. Haley 422, John J. Horrigan 313, Daniel McNamara 31, John J. O Callaghan 565, and Peter F. Tague 576. Haley, O Callaghan and Tague were renominated. Haley narrowly beat Conway by two votes. Ward caucus warden Daniel C. Colline and secretary Patrick F. McMahon.

Peter F. Conway James F. Haley John J. Horrigan Daniel McNamara John. J. O’callaghan Peter F. Tague Messr

Ward 4 caucus nominates incumbents Connorton Mahoney McCarthy

In Ward 4 the caucus met from 5 to 10, with James Doyle as warden and James J. Morrissey as secretary. Nominees were Martin F. Connorton, William E. Mahoney and John E. McCarthy, all incumbents. Ballots cast 671. votes: Connorton 359, Mahoney 336, McCarthy 343, Turnbull 314, McCarthy 290.

James Doyle James J. Morrissey Martin F. Connorton William E. Mahoney John E. McCarthy Martin F.connorton Joseph E. Turnbull

Ward 5 Turns Out as Seven Candidates Deny Split

Ward 5 voters crowded last night with 1041 ballots cast. Three formed a bloc to run the field. Final tallies show James J. Brock 687, Dennis J. Falvey 425, William Schwab 268, Robert J. Doyle 217, William F. Cook 215, William J. Miller 127, Valentine F. Clougherty 148. Ward warden J Toomey and secretary P F Casey handled duties. Line held until after 11 when results were announced.

Ward 5 William “J. Miller Dennis J. Falvey James J. Brock Pgs J. Toomey P. F. Casey Valentine F. Clougherty William F. Cook Robert J. Doyle William Schwab William J. Miller Dennis J. Fairey

Maine to sail for Portland for silver service

Newport Rhode Island November 2 Orders for United States ship Maine to sail for Portland Maine were received by Captain Crowninshield today. The ship will sail Saturday at 4 p m and probably arrive off Portland Sunday night. A day or two will be needed to clean the ship before visitors are received and the presentation of the silver service is expected to take place about Wednesday.

Newport R. I United States Maine Portland Crowninshield

Powhattan Club Hosts First Smoke Talk in New Quarters

The Roxbury Powhattan Club held its inaugural smoke talk last evening in the new quarters with guests. Daniel J. Barry read, John Finneran sang, J Fallon performed buck and wing, and the Powhattan Quartet offered selections. Bartholomew F. O Connell concluded with a bag punching exhibition. The club plans its annual social at Union Park Hall in December.

Powhattan Club Roxbury Daniel J. Barry John Finneran J. Fallon Buck Powhattan Quartet Bartholomew F. O'Connell Union Park Hall

Smugglers to Pay Heavy Fines in Newfoundland

The administration in St John’s endorses releasing imprisoned smugglers on fines proportional to their offences. Governor Murray’s arrival is awaited while Justice Sir Frederick Carter is inclined to keep the matter in abeyance. The revenue cruiser Fiona sails tonight toward Fortune Bay to pursue further captures amid reports of government approval.

N. F Frederick Carter Murray Board of Revenue Fiona Ainst Fortune Bay

Andrews Sentenced to House of Correction for Restitution

Charles H. Andrews, manager of a Lynn novelty store, was sent to the House of Correction for six months by Judge Sheldon in the Superior Criminal Court for receiving music sheets stolen from White, Smith Company. The sentence was reduced from one year due to his restitution of 400 dollars to the company.

Ward 6 caucus yields tight Doherty Shannon race

Voters crowded Ward 6 as candidates fought hard for votes with James A. Doherty narrowly defeating James H. Shannon by two votes. Andrew J. Granara and Richard J. O’Neil also ran strong, while Arthur Bernstein led Hebrew Democrats. John A. Ryan topped the tally with 405 votes, followed by Michael J. McDonough 385 and Doherty 328.

James A. Doherty James H. Shannon Andrew J. Granara Richard J. O’nell Arthur Bernstein Hebrew Democrats John A. Ryan Michael J. McDonough T. J. Murphy Thomas F. Tierney James <A. Doherty James

Ward 7 caucus completes with six candidates elected

The Ward 7 caucus field included six candidates. Michael J. McColgan received 227 votes and James C. Murphy 184 votes to win seats, while John A. Rowan had 21 votes. Charles W. Curran and James W. Bagley served as warden and tally clerk. The vote totals for Michael McColgan and John A. Rowan are noted.

Michael J. McColgan John A. Rowan James C. Murphy Charles W. Curran James W. Bagley Warden Tary Michael McColgan

Election figures in terse voter list emerge

James C. Murphy with 1 percent, John B. McGrath at 166, and Patrick H. Bradley with 130 appear in a concise candidate tally.

James C. Murphy John B. McGrath Patrick H. Bradley

Ward Election Delayed by Paper Shortage and Crowded Room

Voters lined up in a small ward room after papers arrived late at 7 16 delaying the opening. A large crowd caused disturbance and a police warning to exuberant youths. Votes were counted quickly, McGonagle 280 Callahan 267 Keating 226 Butler 225 Mackey 131. Butler may seek a recount.

Timothy J. Butler John J. McGonagle Michael T. Callahan John T. Keating Thomas Mackey

Ward 13 caucus tight race ends with Woods defeated

James T. Mahoney Jr edged Councilman William H. Woods by ten votes in Ward 13. The tally shows Bresnahan 58 percent, Mahoney Jr 388, Michael Mahoney 131, O'Brien 317, O'Toole 526, Tirrell 118, Woods 378.

James T. Mahoney, Jr William H. Woods Hugh W. Bresnahan Michael V. Mahoney Thomas F. O’brien Patrick J. O’toole William C. Tirrell

Ward 15 nomination caucus ends after midnight

Ten candidates contended in Ward 15 with a lively ballot. Officers did not finish the count until 1 a.m. Edward C. Cadigan led with 433 votes, followed by John J. Mahoney at 408 and Thomas F. Donovan with 339. Other tallies included Philip J. Donnelly 222, Patrick F. Egan 163, Thomas E. Bradley 110, Francis Carr 47, William H. Harnett 89, John H. Pentony 67, Daniel V. McIsaac 26.

Edward C. Cadigan John. J. Mahoney Thomas E. Bradley Francis Carr Philip J. Donnelly Thomas F. Donovan Patrick F. Egan William H. Harnett John J. Mahoney Daniel V. McIsaac John H. Pentony

Ward 16 caucus erupts in melee at Franklin School

Ward 16 caucus presided by James Kelliher and Thomas Davison faced a riotous crowd led by Barnett McCarthy and Dugan. Police forced entry via side door after doors were sealed, twenty minute disruption. several men arrested and released at the gate. no arrests reported.

Ward 16 James Kelliher Thomas Davison Franklin School Barnett McCarthy Dugan John Duzan David McCarthy William A. Doogue Isaac H. Feinburg Richard J. Geary Edwin Tomaan Timothy L. Hagerty Jeremiah F. Kelleher

Quiet Ward Ballot Totals Show 225 Cast

In a quiet ward the ballots cast numbered a little over 225 and the count finished by 9:30. The ballot list shows Cornelius J. Keyes 197, Andrew J. Patterson 180, Frank H. Cowin, Michael Judge, John T. White 62.

Cornelius J. Keyes Andrew J. Patterson Frank H. Cowin aGcwansecap

Gaddis Narrowly Leads Ward 19 Council Caucus

A noisy Ward 19 Cabot street caucus produced nearly 800 votes with incumbent Michael B. E. Gaddis topping the poll at 319 votes. George O. Whittaker and Thomas L. Noonan followed, while Thomas L. Wilson was the next closest contender with 108 votes as results listed for multiple candidates.

Cabot Street Bath House Michael EB. Gaddis George O. Whittaker Thomas L. Noonan Thomas L. Wilson Michael BE Gaddis C. C. Collins Martin Cracken John H. Daly Thomas J. Fallon David F. Hogan Michael W. Kelly Matthew J. Lowney Thomas M. Wilson James H. Shay

Ward 20 Ballot Totals By Candidate Names

The Ward 20 ballot lists Patrick Brennan nine votes Timothy Connolley four hundred eighty three votes Jeremiah Goode two percent Timothy McCarty four hundred eighty three Andrew Mc Dermott one hundred sixty eight John Mellyn eleven Patrick Riddle four hundred forty three Nichols Williams three hundred twenty nine

Patrick H. Brennan Timothy L. Connolley Jeremiah J. Goode Timothy BH. McCarty Andrew F. McDermott John J. Mellyn Patrick B. Riddle Nichols I. Williams

Ward 22 Ballots Run Out At Democratic Caucus

Exciting Ward 22 primary with 1000 ballots sent to Smith Street Schoolhouse by Democratic city committee. Shortly before 10 votes were cut off as 2060 people remained in line, crowd reacted as polls were closed and protests of illegal caucus erupted with hisses and yells.

Ward 22 Smith Street Democratic City Committee

Local council race narrows as Costello leads

Supporters lined the rail as ballots were counted for seven candidates. Edward H. Costello finished with the highest total, while Charles P. Naugle and Jacobs vied for second. Jacobs came in third, beating Michael J. Whalen by about fifty votes. final tallies show Costello 501, Naugle 482, Whalen 355, Jacobs 206, Greene 126, Stone 246, Kilroy 206.

Charles P. Naugle Edward H. Costello Kael J. Greene Charles Jacobs John Kilroy Patrick J. Stone Michael J. Whalen

Democratic Ward 2 Caucus in Brighton Nominates Three

In Ward 2 Brighton the caucus met in the ward room of the Old Court House. Three candidates were to be voted upon, matching the ward allotment. The event was quiet as only Charles Barton Jr, Robert Owen, and Allen Clark Jr were nominated with 28 votes cast between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM. James E. B. Burke served as warden.

Brighton Old Court House Charles J. Barton, Jr Robert Owen Allen Clark James EB. Burke

Results In The Other Wards Incomplete Contests

Ward results list uncontested races with candidates including Ward 1 Martin H Dalton Edwin J Turner William C R Woodside Ward 2 John J Flynn Nicholas J Grace George H Johnson Ward 4 Francis X Mahoney James F Shelley John F Southwell Ward 9 John J Dolan Stephen J Moran William H Cook Ward 10 A K Tilden O Douglass A B Dooley Ward 11 Francis J Coolidge William A McDevitt Jr Henry D Warren Ward 18 Francis J Douglass Joseph J Howe Harry Newman Ward 21 Leopold Abraham Albert Garceau William E Young Ward & Simon Airshore Francis J Horgan Daniell Riley.

Martin H. Dalton Edwin J. Turner William C. R. Woodside Simon Airshore Francis J. Horgan Daniell. Riley Enry D. Warren Francis J. Douglass Joseph J. Howe Harry Newman Leopold Abraham Albert Garceau William E. Young John J. Flynn Nicholas J. Grace George H. Johnson Francis X. Mahoney James F. Shelley John F. Southwell

Pockets Full of Silver Arrest in South Boston

John Hogan, known to police, was arrested by Patrolman Manning in South Boston after a sequence of pursuit and struggle. Officers found two silver spoons, a silver fork, eleven silver-plated knives and forks, two butter knives, napkins and other silverware, linked to a Tuesday night burglary at John M. Woodward of Magnolia Street. Woodward identified the recovered items as his property.

John Hogan Boston Manning Division 4 Dorchester Avenue Hogan John M. Woodward Magnolia Street

The Staffords Visit to Cambridge House Raid

Cambridge police led by Patrolman Stevens raided 71 Pleasant Street and found Stafford father and son amid ringing bells and items tossed into a bathroom closet. Officers seized an iron safe, large organ, tables, stove, and other articles as John and William G Stafford were detained at police headquarters.

Cambridge Stevens Pleasant Street John William G. Stafford Murray

Tufts Defeats Trinity In Rainy Season Finale On Oval

Tufts won 4 to 0 over Trinity in heavy rain on College Hill. Tufts dominated, controlling the ball and breaking through Trinity’s defense. Davis, Carpenter and Healy starred as 600 attendees watched two 20 minute halves officiated by Penrose and Stroud.

Medford Tufts College Hill Trinity Davis Carpenter Healy Penrose Stroud Sanford McGann

Harvard Defeats St Pauls School In Football Tilt

In Concord on November 20 Harvard beat St Pauls School 10 to 4. Lee scored for Harvard in the first half and Wheeler for St Pauls in the second half. Lee and Fennessy stood out for Harvard while Hubbell excelled for the Saint Pauls squad.

Concord N. H Harvard St. Paul’s School Lee Wheeler Fennessy Hubbell

Movement for Vicksburg battlefield park plan in Chicago

A dozen generals and other officers left for the South to work with Confederate veterans to press Congress to establish a national military park at the Vicksburg battlefield. The Vicksburg Military Park Association will locate the site and review ground occupied by both armies.

Chicago South Congress Vicksburg National Military Park Vicksburg Military Park

Man Breaks Nose as Runaway Horses Injure Responder

Matthew Freimuth of Brookline tried to stop a runaway three horse team on Washington Street yesterday afternoon and was dragged under the wheels. He suffered a broken nose and back injuries, and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

Matthew Freimuth Brookline Washington Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Upholsterers' Union No 68 Ball Draws 60 Attendees

The annual ball of Upholsterers' Union No. 68 was held last night in Odd Fellows' Hall with about 60 people in attendance. President William F. Robinson supervised the floor as prominent members from nearby unions joined the event.

Union No. 68 Odd Fellows’ Hall William F. Robinson

You need not be afraid of the twinge of rheumatism

A reassurance line extols Salvation Oil as a remedy for rheumatic twinges, suggesting relief and comfort for sufferers through a simple medicinal claim. The brief copy targets readers seeking easy, quick pain relief and positions the product as a dependable aide.

Citizenship meeting at Old Cambridge Baptist Church

At Old Cambridge Baptist Church last evening the Christian Endeavor Union held a Citizenship meeting. Rev J W Garton Rev D M Beach and Rev I W Sneath spoke with James Logan Gordon, president of the Lyceum League of America, delivering the principal address on American Manhood. He urged citizens to know history and warned against monarchy and anarchy while praising schools and the American flag as a symbol.

Cambridge Baptist Christian Endeavor Union of George K’ Sdmerby J. W. Garton D.M. Beach I. W. Sneath James Logan Gordon Lyceum League of America

International Exposition Tour to Atlanta by Rail

A Raymond and Whitcomb organized party departs Boston Tuesday December 10 for a quick trip to Atlanta returning December 18. The journey uses Wagner sleeping cars with a three and a half day stay in Atlanta at Kimball House. A circular with full tour details is available free from Raymond and Whitcomb at 29 Washington Street Boston.

Messrs Raymond & Whitcomb Boston Atlanta Chattanooga Kimball House Washington Street School Street

Concert at Union Hall by Nogae Canorae Mandolin Club

The Christian Union members and friends enjoyed a concert last night at Union Hall presented by the Nogae Canorae Mandolin and Guitar Club with soloists and accompanists Mrs. Laranie E. Gerrish Miss Arline Snow Miss Maidie Cox Clarence P. Johnson Frank F. Gerrish Gustavus P. Long P. H. Foley Clayton D. Gilbert and Fay Parman. The programme was finely rendered and much appreciated by a large audience.

B. Y. M. C. Union Union Hall Friends of the Christian Union Nogae Canorae Mandolin and Guitar Club Laranie E. Gerrish Arline Snow Maidie Cox Clarence P. Johnson Frank F. Gerrish Gustavus P. Long P. H. Foley Clayton D. Gilbert Fay Parman

James Shea Verdict for Killing Wife in Rhode Island

Newport Rhode Island November 20. After an hour the jury returned a verdict charging James Shea with murdering his wife by kicking her to death. The sentence for this crime in Rhode Island is life imprisonment.

Newport R. I James Shea Rhode Island

American Wringer Co Wringer and Sweeper Makers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension sells and repairs wringers mangles spring bede and car pet sweepers. Orders by mail are promptly attended to and telephone service Tremont 7A is available.

American Wringer Co Broadway City Tremont

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