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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1896

Page

2

Wild Steam Roller Rampage on Argyle Street

A twenty one ton steam roller ran out of control yesterday on Argyle street in Everett. Driver Charles Turner jumped to safety uninjured as the machine sped downhill smashing a fence and an unused buggy before stopping against a banking. Amos Harris owned the affected house and yard where the incident occurred. Harris estimates minimal loss while the roller itself escaped damage.

Everett Argyle Street Charles Turner Turner Amos Harris Harris Hargis

Nicholson File Company to Restart Full Operations

Providence R I Nov. 2 The Nicholson File Company's Central Falls shops which have run on short time will start up in full on Monday.

Providence Nicholson File Company Central Falls

McAuliffe Wins Lightweight Title Clash Over Carroll

San Francisco November 20 Jack McAuliffe defeated Jimmy Carroll in ten rounds at Woodward Pavilion under St George Athletic Club for the world lightweight championship purse of 3000 with 5000 on the side. Both fighters showed fatigue but McAuliffe was judged the better man after a grueling match.

San Franciscio Jack Mcaliffe Immy Carroll Woodward Pavilion St. Georgethletic Club McAuliffe Arroll Carroll Carwll Mac Jack Tara Carroll Landaeaar Jim Will Canroll

Burnley Prize Ceremony With Ambassador Bayard

At Burnley Mechanics Institute a meeting honored prize winners as Ambassador Bayard presented the prizes. Attendees included Lord and Lady Monkswell Lady O Hagan Sir A J Kay Shuttleworth and Hon Philip J Stanhope. Bayard said he represented the United States as a friend of Great Britain.

London Burnley Mechanics’ Institute Thomas F. Bayard Lord Lady Monkswell O’hagan A. J. Kay-Shuttleworth M. P Philip J. Stanhope Corporation of Burnley Bayard Great Britain

Alleged Doctors Arrested After Malden Patient’s Condition

Laura Stone aged 2 and Emma Brown aged 47 allegedly physicians at 74 Boylston street were arrested by Inspectors Collins and Greenleaf for a criminal operation on Lizzie McDonald of Malden. The patient remains in critical condition at Malden Hospital. McDonald and Mrs. Butler identified Stone and Brown at the hospital, and both suspects were committed to the House of Detention in Boston.

Laura Stone Emma Brown Boylston Street

Fatal Explosion In Newton A Construction Train Crane Accident

Daniel Bryan, a conductor on a Boston and Albany construction train, was scalded yesterday afternoon in Newton and died at Massachusetts General Hospital. A 60-ton steam crane overturned into a ditch, fell thirty feet, exploded, and wrecked the crane and track for nearly 100 yards.

Daniel “Bryan Boston & Albany Newton Massachusetts General Hospital

Fenton Beats Moriarty in Capitol Wheel Club Card

Hartford boxing night ends in disappointment as Tom Moriarty Holyoke loses to Patsey Fenton Boston after agreeing to eight rounds over 140 dollars receipts. Marty McCue New York defeats Steve Mahoney Boston in eight rounds.

Hartford Conn Capitol Wheel Club Tom Moriarty Holyoke Patsey Fenton Boston Marty McCue New York Steve Mahoney

Funeral for George E. Taber Among Campello Residents

The funeral for George E. Taber, who shot himself in South Congregational Church Campello, was held at the family home with Campello Lodge S O O F and Campello Lodge A O O W in attendance. Mourners lined outside due to crowd size. George Oldham, the sexton who found the body, has suffered a mental decline since the incident, culminating in a day of heightened agitation and claims that police are pursuing him.

Brockton George E. Taber South Congregational Church Campello Campello Lodge Charles F. Clark William Thomas Beale Taber George Oldham Oldham

Burgess Injured In Washington Street Car Fall

Benjamin F. Burgess aged 60 residing at Hotel Worcester fell from a moving electric car on Washington street near Dover. He was badly hurt but went to his West street office, then to Dr Clapp in Columbus square where he became unconscious. He is now at home and suffers apoplexy in addition to injuries. Burgess said there was no blame on railroad workers.

Benjamin F. Burgess Hotel Worcester Washington Street Dover West Street Clapp Columbus Square Burgess

Honors to Redmond Meeting Forms Boston Committee

A Boston Parker House gathering of gentlemen aligned for John B E Redmond M P lecture tour formed a general committee to organize the Boston event. Members include Hon E J Slattery A O H president William J Cronin Suffolk county A O H president and other local officials and committees.

John BE. Redmond Boston Vicinity Parker House William J. Cronin Suffolk County A.O. H E. J. Slattery James E. Hayes William F. Kenney James H. Conney Roger F. Scannell Joh T Teevans John B. Doherty Olake Dillon P. A. Foley P. E. McCormac Everett P. J. Shevlin Waltham John O'Callaghan

Stallion Trevillian Sold for 3050 at Fassia Sale

New York November 20. The noted young stallion Trevillian starred at the Fassia sale at Madison Square Garden. He was bought by D Blumenthal of Hartford Conn for export to Vienna Austria for stud duties. The price was 3050 dollars.

New York Trevillian Madison Square Garden Austria D. Blumenthal Hartford

McKinley Inagural Tone Seen Opposing Trusts

In remarks on the 1900 campaign strategy, supporters forecast McKinley taking a firm stance against trusts and monopolies. They expect a tariff measure linked to his presidency and note gold Democrats may join the effort, with Cabinet choices said to challenge him most.

McKinley Bourke Cochran Hanna

Harrison admits fraud in telegraph company suit

Edward M. Harrison, the telephone inventor and defendant in a receivership case over the Harrison International Telephone Co, files an answer admitting fraud and wrecking. He accuses L. E. Ingalls and board members, naming Elkins, Fos ter, Peck, Warner, Kerens, and Egan, of schemes to mislead investors and enrich directors. He says assets were absorbed by officers, with directors netting millions in treasury stock.

Chicago Edward M. Harrison Harrison International Telephone Company L. E. Ingalls United States Elkins Secretary The Treasury Charles Foster George R. Peck St. Paul William Warner R. C. Kerens Missouri Patrick Egan Chili Harrison Ingalls

Somerville Mayor Race Highlights Lively Campaign Outlook

A single mayoral candidate, Mayor Perry, dominates Somerville, with the Municipal League backing him. The Republican machine fears elimination if the League nominees prevail, while the League plans education, rallies, canvassing, and distribution of material to promote their non partisan aims amid A. P. A. influence concerns. Democrats back the Municipal League, aligning with the movement.

Somerville Perry Municipal League

Recount in Ward 19 stalls over ballot legality

Election officials at the Ward 19 Democratic caucus recount could not reach a result last evening awaiting counsel advice on ballot legality. Ward 18 recount finished with no change. clerks completed the ward at 6 o clock.

Ward 19 Ward

Support for Rosnosky sees aldermanic bid gain backing

A Post reporter quotes A Shu man of A Shuman Co praising Isaac Rosnosky for aldermanic honors. He notes Rosnosky’s 25 years knowing the candidate, prior manufacturing work, two terms in the State Legislature, council experience, and advocacy against wasteful spending.

Isaac Rosnosky Aldermanic Post A. Shuman A. Shuman & Co Rosnosky Common Council Morse Home Carney Hospital

Junkins Prevails Across Lawrence Wards In Republican Caucus

Lawrence caucus results show Mayor Junking fan favored with Junkins carrying every ward. Aldermanic nominees listed: O B C Dick George W Dow C W Currier Ira Blandin Frederick Patch J H Bedell. Includes ad for American Wringer Company with Boston addresses and Tremont 764 contact.

Lawrence Mayor Junking Junkins O. BE. C. Dick George W. Dow C. W. Currier Ira. Blandin Frederick Patch J. H. Bedell American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhill Boston

Harbor Tug A. W. Chesterton Flees Mystic Wharf

The trim tug A. W. Chesterton moved away from the steam er Holyrood at Mystic wharf as Captain Johnny O'Brien, a noted pilot, clambered down a rope and saluted the skipper. He warned that a detective friend would be left on the wharf to return to his hotel.

A. W. Chesterton Holyrood Mystic Wharf Johnny’ O’brien

Bermuda Filibuster Captain O'Brien Leaves For Good

Pinkerton men watched the Bermuda captain depart Lewis wharf aboard the Holyrood after denying Halifax command. Captain O'Brien, described as a short thick-set man, said he was out of filibustering for good and would pursue his former livelihood. He vanished from the city that night.

Pinkerton O’brien Holyrood Newark Captain O'Brien Lewis Lewis Wharf Halifax Bermu

Cuban and American views clash over Weyler Maceo moves

New York trial reports on Laurada filibusters focus on Weyler and Maceo as rumors of Havana battles and reinforcements swirl. General Tracey argues for Cuban aid rights while judges weigh military descent versus lawful activity and Nunez faces acquittal questions as jurors fail to agree.

New York Tracey United States Cuba McFarlane Brown Supreme Court Nunez Montauk Point Jacksonville Colonel Nunez Captain Dickman

Weyler Chasing Maceo in Cuba Campaign Report

Advices from Cuba received in Key West by the steamer Whitney shed light on General Weyler's push against Antonio Maceo. The dispatches describe Weyler closing in on Maceo and mention possible return to Havana, highlighting ongoing campaign movements in Cuba.

Bays Key West Havana Key West Fla Cuba Whitney Weyler Antonio Maceo

Weyler May Return to Havana Amid Cuban Campaign Doubts

Madrid dispatches report Captain General Weyler may abandon operations in Pinar del Rio and head back to Havana. Officials have not confirmed the telegrams. Some say Weyler seeks to shore up preparations to counter Maceo and rebels in Puerto Principe.

Pinar del Rio Weyler Havana Maceo Gomez London Standard Madrid Correspondencia de Espana Canovas de Castilla Gomez and Garcia Puerto Principe

Fortifying Florida on Santa Rosa Island Forts Pickens Barrancas

Since General Craighill visit the army engineers have pushed fortifications on Santa Rosa Island night and day. Immense disappearing batteries of modern guns are being installed while Forts Pickens and Barrancas also receive strengthening. The harbor entrance is guarded by electrically operated sunken torpedoes, aiming to deter enemy warships from damaging Pensacola.

Pensacola Fla Craighill United States Army Santa Rosa Island Pickens Barrancas

British clergyman released by Porte after Marash arrest

The Daily News reports that on Sir Philip Currie’s demand the Porte ordered the immediate release of Rev. Mr. MacCallum a British clergyman. He had been detained while dispensing relief to Marash sufferers by Turkish authorities.

London The Daily News Philip Currie Constantinople Porte MacCallum Marash

Hayti Rumors of Financial Scandal Spark Revolt Fears

Mail reports from Kingston Jamaica on November 20 confirm rumors of political trouble in Hayti due to financial scandals. A revolution is feared as the result.

Kingston, Ja Hayti

Liquor squad raids policy shop at 6 Kirkland Street

Officers Tengart Green and Crowley raided a rear second floor policy shop at 6 Kirkland Street last evening. Five men were found seated around a table with twenty five manifold sheets and one hundred policy slips. The men were locked up.

Tengart, Green and Crowley Liquor Squad Kirkland Street

Man Hurts Leg In Accidental Gun Discharge

Henry H. Newcomb of 42 Fairmount Avenue Hyde Park went to sleep with a revolver in his hand and woke to a bullet wound in his leg the next morning He is hospitalized at City Hospital with the accidental discharge under investigation

Henry H. Newcomb Fairmount Avenue Hyde Park City Hospital

Ward caucuses reveal sharp race and color clash in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts caucuses featured fierce fights in Ward 7 and Ward 11 with factions led by Major F H Briges and Nelson S Southwick. White and black blocs clashed over council seats, enrollment disputes, and representation, as Ward 24 produced a surprise aldermanic victory for Franklin L Codman.

Campbell Krebs Sears Major F. H. Briges Nelson S. Southwick Massachusetts Isaac B.allen Charles H. Innes Ward 10 Allen Jesse M. Gove William McKinney Osborne Franklin L. Codman Herbert N. Manks

Nominations for City Council Wards One to Twenty Five

A list of candidates for each ward from one to twenty five. Names include Charles J. Albee A Dudley Bagley Collingwood C. Millar Joseph G. Jordan Frederick G. Moord Albert R. Stedfast William H. Casey George P. Harrington James H. Stevens Frank W. Easterbrook Charles O. Shute Henry W. Woodbury and others across wards with Nunziato F. Mandello Samuel L. Silverman Walter L. Wetherbee Frank H. Briggs Charles R. Saunders George Holden Tinkham John B. Dumond Edward P. Sands Arthur G. Wood Axel Anderson Joseph McWilliam Stefan Plehowicz Joseph W. Bateman George F. Clark Eugene G. Whittemore Miles P. Carroll George Defren David A. Gavagan Oliver F. Davenport Frederick W. Farwell Arthur P. Russell Oswald F. H. Laubrich Frank A. Newell Edward B. Swett Edgar P. Benjamin George W. Bennett George A. Robinson George W. Crocker Joseph Lessen Frank Tucker Samuel C. Jones Alfred Newmarch Albert C. Sawyer Charles Wenn Edward Orchard Konrad Young Charles Wenn Edward Orchard Konrad Young Willard W. Hibbard Harry B. Whall William M. Farrington Ezra N. Roseland William D. Wheeler.

Charles J. Albee A. Dudley Bagley Collingwood C. Millar Joseph G. Jordan Frederick G. Moord Albert R. Stedfast William H. Casey George P. Harrington James H. Stevens Frank W. Easterbrook Charles O. Shute Henry W. Woodbury Henry A. Blunt William O. D. Grace Orison Little Winthrop Bacon William Roper Curtis George A. Tirrell Frank H. Briggs Charles R. Saunders George Holden Tinkham John B. Dumond Edward P. Sands Arthur G. Wood Axel Anderson Joseph McWilliam Stefan Plehowicz Joseph W. Bateman George F. Clark Eugene G. Whittemore Miles P. Carroll George Defren David A. Gavagan Oliver F. Davenport Frederick W. Farwell Arthur P. Russell Oswald F. H. Laubrich Frank A. Neweell Edward B. Swett Edgar P. Benjamin George W. Bennett George A. Robinson George W. Crocker Joseph Lesselen Frank Tucker Samuel C. Jones Alfred Newmarch Albert C. Sawyer Charles Wenn Edward Orchard Konrad Youngard William E. Harvey Willard W. Hibbard Harry B. Whall Ward William M. Farrington Ezra N. Roseland William D. Wheeler

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