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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1895
Page
2
The New York jury acquitted David F. Hannigan of murdering Solomon Mann. The defense argued Hannigan acted from grief over his sister Loretta Hannigan’s disgrace and death arising from a criminal operation. Hannigan’s father died of nervous prostration minutes before the verdict.
In Constantinople on November 21, the American minister A W Ferrell secured telegraphic assurances from the authorities in Bahri Pasha s Aleppo district for safe conduct of American missionaries to the Black Sea. Bahri Pasha s recent appointment as military commander alarms foreign diplomats who fear his revived Van tactics and massacres. He was deposed by the Sultan and later decorated for services, prompting pressure from foreign ministers led by M H Herbert to demand his removal.
The Hasty Pudding Club of Cambridge observes its 400th anniversary with events starting Friday at 2 pm in the club house. An entertainment features poet Wheel s, historian Sk. McK. Garrison, and an undergraduate cast performing Bombastes Furioso and part of Twelfth Night. Saturday includes open house, Penn game attendance, and a Vendome banquet led by Hon. Joseph H. Choate.
Spectators packed Dickinson bay as Bubear defeated Hansen in a small race. The breeze favored the return, both men started on a signal, and Bubear surged late to win by half a boat length. Time 10:17. Bubear leads two of three heats amid Hanlan backing.
Mrs Valois replies to the Providence Journal declaring innocence and saying she does not intend to be arrested. A warrant is out for her arrest by North Scituate authorities for the murder of her father John William Roessler. Rumors say she may have left for Germany, but efforts to locate her have failed. The arrest warrant remains with Officer Colvin.
In Brockton on November 21 the city hall hearing began its seventh session with ex councilman Augustus Tinkham as a key witness. He described encounters with O Keefe, the marshal, and bribe rumors while detailing liquor law enforcement and club licensing pressures amid ongoing probe into Mayor Chase’s administration. District Attorney Harris testified there were no bribe findings against Chase, while officials debated enforcement strategies and the mayor defended his earlier warnings to hotels and clubs to stop illegal liquor sales.
The report details a contentious hearing on police duty and alleged misconduct in enforcement. Critics name a clerk and officials, while supporters praise moral energy from citizens led by Rev Warfield. The committee adjourned at 21:10 after a stormy session.
From Dunraven, Cardiff, a Nov 21 banquet honored Lord Dunraven with Lord Tredegar presiding. He criticized American press coverage of yacht races and rejected blame on race managers, defending a New York Yacht Club inquiry as impartial but noting past tensions and disputed measurements of the Defender.
Indignation over company tactics in layoffs leads to a string of assaults on striker replacements at General Eiedric Works. A non union molder reports an attempted street encounter with a knife. Peter Seymour claims he was assaulted returning from work. Isaac Larrabee faces a police court hearing for allegedly attacking union molder Charlie H. Cram.
The adjourned convention of the Republicans adopted the committee report for a School Board lineup. The ticket includes W. T. Allen Ward 1, W. F. Eaton Ward 14, Dr. Elizabeth Keller Ward 93, Captain W. W. Stover Ward 4, F. Hubbard Ward 9, S. B. Shapleigh Ward 25, Fanny B. Ames Ward 9, and I. A. Bassett Ward 24.
At the Republican municipal caucuses in Lowell the A P A candidate for Mayor Joseph Miller carried five wards while Var num two and two remained unlodged. Delegates from the Miller and Varnum tickets show strong A P A influence with the likelihood that Miller will secure the nomination and the same alignment shaping nominations for Common Council school committee and overseers.
A historical remedy claim describes Pills that regulate the digestive organs and may be used safely by delicate women. The text emphasizes ease of use without griping or pain, suggesting gentle laxative effects.
The Post details the enigmatic life of Chaffey, his wife Mrs Nuttle, and associates including Barrett. It traces Chaffey’s English birth, travels to America, West Roxbury residence, and a web of unclear motives and connections with Lawton and others amid burglaries and philanthropic scams.
A wedding at 18 Bigelow Street Cambridge joined Miss Gthal Dole to Joseph Seinwood Chase of Hartford. Rev D X Beach officiated under a grand arch of palms and ferns with roses and chrysanthemums. Isa Jessie A Sawyer served as maid of honor with attire described. F C Whittaker of Hartford, Conn., attended.
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A Boston man recounts eight years of back pain after a fall. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co with reducing pain and restoring function. Sold by all dealers, 59 cents. Buffalo, NY, sole US agents.
A large crowd gathered in Lynn City Hall to present a municipal ticket opposing the A P A ticket. Speakers included H Cary a Populist, with J K O Keefe as chair of the organizing committee. Nominees announced for mayor and aldermen include Asa T Newhall and several Democrats Populists and Republicans. Democratic convention endorsed its candidates and nominated school committee members.
Freeborn W. Cressy, long time Alderman at large and former chairman of Beverly's old Board of Selectmen, announces intent to run for mayor. Nomination papers filed for Captain Charlies H. Odell and Perry Coller, leaving uncertain competition for the seat currently held by Hon. John I. er.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on November 21, Mayor A J Pothier declines renomination. Republicans nominate Alderman George Batchelor for mayor and Democrats nominate George W Reene. Local party action signals a split race with new contenders.
Egbert challenges a lawyer recommended by Bacon claiming the attorney is not trustworthy. He cites dissatisfaction with the bill as evidence. The critic labels the lawyer as a man who cannot be relied upon. The exchange reflects tensions over legal representation and billing.
Somerville reports a fierce mayoral contest between Republicans and Democrats against the American Protective Association. Citizens’ committee led by ex-mayor George A. Brace to stage rallies, with Ward 3 meeting at Gilman Hall. Albion A. Perry endorses the Citizens bid, opposing A P A influence and urging nonpartisan municipal action.
Albion A. Perry expresses loyalty to free institutions and calls for harmony across race creed and class while pledging to devote effort to Somerville's best interests. He declines partisan voting based on religion and seeks courteous fair campaigning, inviting citizen cooperation to uphold the city’s banner.
Arlington won the bowling contest defeating Jamaica Plain in Arlington on November 21. The brief scoring details list Arlington and Jamaica Plain among competing teams with no further results provided.
The Academy of Music hosted a Philadelphia Brigade event advocating Free Cuba with Governor Matthews of Indiana delivering the keynote. The Sunday Post reading promoted The Nero of Today.
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