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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1895

Page

6

Somerville Rally Endorses Perry Against A P A

Citizens rally in Clarendon Hall West Somerville supports Albion A Perry for mayor and denounces the American Protective Association. Speakers include Capen Bruce Bowman and others praising Perry, urging inclusive city government amid enthusiastic crowd and further rallies planned.

Citizens’ Party Somerville Albion A. ‘Perry Citizens Clarendon Hall Citizens’ Movement A. P Perry George A Bruce Horace L. Eaton Bruce Albion A Perry Elmer H. Capen Tufts College M. W. Carr Selwyn Z. Bowman E. 8. Sparrow B. G. Brown J. H. Fitlner George A. Bruce Howard D. Moore F. E Dickerman Carr Mr. Capen President Capen Hoar Greenhalge Republican Party Albion A. Perry Capen George E. Bruce American Protective Association Bowman Citizens’ Anti-A. P. A Committee of 200

License Controversy Over Engineer and Fireman Exams

City meetings criticized exams for engineers and firemen as too technical and political, with Chief Wade's tests backed by organized firefighters and engineers. A marine fireman cited a case where a failed U S license led to a state license at 45 percent. Proponents urged retaining the law to protect the public while considering amendments to improve safety.

Wade United States

Tribute to Dr. S. F. Smith at Boston Baptist banquet

The Boston Baptist Social Union held a Berkeley Temple banquet honoring the late Dr. S F Smith. Edward H Maskell of Newton delivered the principal eulogy, praising Smith as a neighbor and patriot. Other clergy and local leaders attended, with committees forming for a public demonstration of gratitude to the deceased.

Boston Baptist Social Union Berkeley Temple S.F. Smith C. C. Barry Vialle Carr Edward H. Maskell Newton Frederick Palmberg Allston C. H. Perkins Edgar ©. Silver Alvah Hovey Justin D. Fulton D. D Somerville William Papenhausen A. St. James Worcester I. B. le Claire Lowell Haskell Dr. Smith Lincoln America Liberty Grand Army of theKepublic Union Bull Run Heavenly Temple Earth Heaven Mith Fulton William Arthur St. James Arthur St. James Abby.Clark-Ford

Garment Workers See Surge in Membership

Garment Workers No. 37 women faced long hardship but recent gains lifted delinquent members. At last night’s meeting at 45 Eliot Street 650 members were placed in good standing over the past two weeks, reflecting improving trade conditions.

Eliot Street

Barbers Endorse Bakers' Union Bill And Reforms

Barbers last evening backed the Bakers' Union proposed bill demanding improved sanitary conditions in bake shops. They also endorsed 3 cent fares and life protecting fenders, aligning with broader reform aims.

Barbers Bakers' Union

Unions Condemn Fenders and Urge Cheaper Streetcar Fares

Last night the Lasters Upholsterers and Stampers unions condemned current fenders as inadequate and dangerous. They urged cheaper streetcar fares and noted better fenders exist, accusing the West End corporation of monopoly and railroad commissioners of inaction.

West End

Everett Ghoul Club Social Draws Local Notables

The first Everett Ghoul Club social last night drew crowded attendance at Everett Hall with Tammany Auburn Oakland and Pastime clubs represented. Tirrell's orchestra provided music and a Brockton Charlestown quartet performed during a concert before dancing. Notables included Mrs. J. Regan Mrs. M. J. Kaloran Mrs. J. McElheney Mrs. G. R. Gray Mrs. O'Brien and many others.

Everett Ghoul Club Everett Hall Tammany Auburn Oakland Tirrell Brockton Quartet Charlestown J. Regan M. J. Kaloran J. McElheney G. R. Gray O’brien Burns Hannan J. Corbett G. Glennon Kelley T. M. Hill N. Hart M. Inness N. Blake A. Reynolds J. Harrington A. Moynahan J. Kerrigan M. Day

Clarendon Street Baptist Church elects officers for year

The Clarendon Street Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society held its annual meeting last evening naming officers: President Lewis E. Jackson, Vice President Clara E. Barker, Corresponding Secretary C. S. Green, Recording Secretary Grace M. Coleman, Treasurer H. N. Lathrop. The group contributed to the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Union and earns nineteen life memberships valued at 100 each. Tonight the society marks its anniversary with addresses by Rev. J. M. Lowden and an editor of the Golden Rule.

Clarendon Street Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Society Lewis Society J. M. Lowden The United Society

Hovey Wins Two Tennis Contests at Charity Fair

In Philadelphia on November 2, Fred Hovey national tennis champion defeated Clarence Hobart in two exhibition games at the Academy of Music charity fair. Scores were 2 and 7-5, with Hovey taking both matches.

Philadelphia Academy of Music Tonight Fred Hovey Clarence "Hobart Hovey

Salem-Salem Pawtuck Providence Fail Diwae

Fragmented readable lines describe a local event at Salem with sparse details about Pawtuck and Providence. The text is incomplete but indicates a community incident or meeting with undefined outcomes and unclear participants. Further context needed to determine precise event, places, or dates.

Salem Pawtuck Providence

Chelsea Ward Officers and Mayor Nominee Tenney Profiled

Continued from page one listing ward by ward aldermen and school committee appointments. The Hon. Samuel P. Tenney, mayoral candidate, educated in Boston schools and Chelsea resident since age 14, has held multiple city offices and secret society memberships. Republicans back Tenney Whiting Carruth Delano. Democrats back Whiting Keefe O'Brien Taylor. school committee split evenly 4-4 Wards.

Timothy J. Keefe J M. Bulger Asa J. Floyd John J. Burke P. J. Hagan John ¥. McCarthy James Keenan Dennis A. ‘O’brien Minnie L. Fenwick James T. Nelsor P. Z. Flaherty Henry T Edward Powers P. J. Farrell J. J. Tyrell Thomas F Rogers Charles Ford J. Henry Taylor Edward H. Lowell A. ©. Sullivan John ¥. Low P. L. Murtha Dennis Crowley John M. Oxton Samuel P. Tenney Boston Public Chelsea Common Council Messrs. Tenney Whiting Carruth

Medford GOP picks five at municipal convention

The Republican convention in ward 2 had forty two delegates chaired by E. Boynton. Five candidates were nominated with Andrew Nimms gaining seventeen A P A votes. Ballots shifted support from C H Benner and H L Buss to H Bridge who won 23 to 19 over Lowe. Charles N Jones was re nominated for school committee at large by acclamation.

Medford H. &. Bridge Lowe

Supporters Rally for Mayor Cate in Everett Headquarters

A largely attended rally at the Plaisted block town headquarters supported Mayor Cate’s re-election. Speakers included City Solicitor H. H. Newton Alderman R. H. Jenkins Charles Manser and others.

Cate Everett Mr. Cate H. H.newton R. H. Jenkins Charles Manser

Chelsea Republicans Convene. Loud for Mayor Nominated

The Chelsea Republican city committee met last evening, acting as delegates formed a convention led by Ivory R. Allen and with John H. Roberts as secretary. The caucus ticket headed by John C. Loud for Mayor was formally nominated.

Chelsea Republican City Committee Ivory R. Allen John H. Roberts John C. Loud

Temple Hall Delegates Nominate Ward 3 Council Candidates

Delegates elected to the Temple Hall mayoralty and aldermanic convention have nominated Frank H. Willard Cornelius Minihan James F. Scully and John J. Ahearn to nominate Common Council candidates from Ward 3.

Temple Hall Frank H. Willard Cornelius Minihan James F. Scully John J. Ahearn

Grattan Literary Association Hosts Manchester Martyrs Anniversary

The Grattan Literary Association of East Cambridge celebrated the Manchester martyrs anniversary at Institute Hall with prominent Cambridge and Boston figures in attendance. Daniel Wilson presided as address and aims of the Grattan were outlined, new members admitted, and a patriotic program of songs and recitations performed.

Grattan Literary’ Association of East Cambridge Manchester Institute Hall Cambridge Boston Malden Somerville East Boston Daniel Wilson Grattan Association John W. Flynn Thomas Francis Meagher Associates Lehane John Boyle O’reilly Society of Burney Robert Emmett$ Literary Club Cambridgeport Moynihan Hugh O'Neil Thomas Lally Robert Emmets Philip Kean Patrick Collins The Grattans Owen O’loughlin J. J. Manning God Save Iteand

Rexfords Beat Meyers in Cambridge Candle Pins Match

The Rexfords defeated the Meyers of Cambridge in a candle pins game on Cambridge alleys. A large crowd witnessed the contest and the score followed.

Rexfords Meyers Cambridge Jamesons Somerville Jeffersons Boston Hannafo McSella Wilby Ewe Bickford Rae

Roxbury Work Accident Narrows To Injuries From Exploded Cartridge

Thomas Carlo a 26 year old married man from 318 North street is hospitalized at City Hospital with severe injuries to his hands and face after a dynamite cartridge exploded in a trench on Gen eva avenue Roxbury yesterday afternoon. His condition is improving as he is expected to recover.

Thomas Carlo North Street City Hospital Carlo Geneva Avenue Roxbury

New Generals From Spain Sail for Cuba Tomorrow

Generals Pando and Marin in command of Spanish troops sent to Cuba to lead operations, with Pando sailing for the island tomorrow to take command.

Pando Not Marin Cuba

Evacuation Day Address At Normandie Dinner

Sons of the American Revolution held a social meeting at the Hotel Normandie in New York City with Robert B. Roosevelt presiding Captain Henry W Hubbell delivering the main address on The Evacuation of New York He warned that England or any major naval power could seize New York as easily as police break up an anarchist meeting and urged war insurance defending approaches at an estimated 20 million dollars, a fraction of state property.

New York Sons of the American Revolution Hotel Normandie Robert B. Roosevelt Henry W. Hubbell Mr. Hubbell United States England New York City

Gaelic Festival Aids St. Augustine Parish School in South Boston

About 2500 attended the Gaelic festival at St. Augustine's Hall South Boston under Rev J J Harkins with William McMorrow as marshal. Cake walk winners were Dineen Murphy Table 8 and Kehoe Colpoys Table 9. Supper and dancing followed, Berkeley Orchestra provided music, and organizers expect about 1800 to be realized for the parish school.

St. Augustine’s Hall South Boston St. Augustine's Church J. J. Harkins W. J. White James H. Tuckett William H. McMorrow James R. Towle Daniel McIsaac John Traynor William Young Edward Earle John E. Lavery John Quilty John J. Horan James Sterrett James O’donnell Charles P. Mooney John Newman Fred Sullivan James Healy William She Berkeley Orchestra Joycé Sullivan

CITY BREVITIES ARRANGING FOR A CONCERT AT BOSTON THEATRE

A meeting at St James Parochial Hall planned a concert at the Boston Theatre for Sunday evening Jan 26 under Signor Rotoli of the Conservatory of Music who presided. John M Crowley named secretary and speakers included Thomas E Clifford Dennis Mahoney and others.

St. James-Parochial Hall Boston Theatre Signor Rotoli Conservatory of Music John ‘M Crowley Thomas E. Clifford Dennis Mahoney Superior Criminal Court Sheldon Frederick Sawyer House of Correction James E. Magann Angelo Carpenallo Joseph Colbert Golf Social Club Boston Edward Gannon John O. Pugsley Green and Elm Streets Jamaica Plain Patrick Meehan James Foley City Hospital Derne Temple Streets Foley Hugh Doherty Bow Street Charlestown

Plan for Boston Cambridge bridge proposed across the river

The city discusses locating a 60 foot wide iron bridge with stone piers and a central draw from Pleasant street Boston to Magazine street Cambridge to ease travel between the cities. Estimated cost about 300000 dollars to be shared by Boston Cambridge and Brookline.

Pleasant Street Boston Magazine Street Cambridge Brookline

Next Year's Big Game to Be Played in Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania football chair John Bell says a Pennsylvania Harvard game is arranged for next season in Philadelphia, but no contracts signed yet. The contest would be about Thanksgiving week, Harvard faculty objecting to Thanksgiving Day play. The Penn team returned from Cambridge after a spirited two hour practice for the Cornell game.

Philadelphia John "Co, Bell University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Harvard Cambridge Cornell

Czarina nurses child in historic act at court

A new imperial bulletin from St. Petersburg reports the Czarina, breaking custom, is breast feeding her infant, Grand Duchess Olga, possibly the first Empress to do so. The statement marks a rare personal unveiling at court and underscores a shift in ceremonial norms.

ST. Petersburg Olga

First Annual Stock and Farm Show Opens in New York

The Live Stock Society of America hosts the Madison Square Garden event with 106 cattle sheep and swine entries. Prizes also offered for flowers fruits vegetables and dairy products. Hunters join the lineup alongside weight carriers and timber toppers from the recent Horse Show.

New York Live Stock Society of America Madison Uare Garden

Copodilupo's Brother Held in Police Court

In Haverhill on November 25 Peter Copodilupo, brother of the assailant, was held in 1000 bail for next Saturday on charges of being an accessory to the shooting of Mrs Maggie Barker Saturday evening. Police have traced a faint lead to the would be murderer and hope to capture him tonight. Mrs Barker remains alive but very low

Haverhill Peter Copodilupo Maggie Barker

Free Diagnosis and Cure Claims by Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

A long advertisement promotes Dr Liverpool at 283 Tremont Street offering free consultation and medicines. It boasts high cure counts across many diseases from rheumatism to Bright's disease and claims no prior knowledge of patients is needed for an accurate diagnosis. Office hours are listed with specific evening times for gentlemen. Sunday hours are included.

Liverpool Tremont Street Live i Jess Boston Bright

Heavy Cuban Battle Near Taguasco Reported by Messenger

A Cuban messenger in New York describes a November 19 clash at Taguasco Cuba between about 10 000 Spanish troops and 4000 Cuban fighters. General Maceo arrived with 3500 reinforcements aiding a Cuban victory with Aldave reportedly killed and about 600 killed or wounded. Gomez seized 700 rifles and ammunition.

New York Taguasco Cuba Vales Luque Aldave Maximo Gomez Antonio Maceo Trinidad and Cienfuego Gomez

Winners at Lexington Racecard in four races

At Lexington Kentucky on November twenty sixth the first four and one half furlongs winner was Miss Emma with While Away second and Bella H third. Times show 5934 seconds. The next three quarters mile winner Wildfie with Cerro Gordo second and Uncle Henry third in 1 18. Third race one mile Islin won with Chenoa second and Charley Weber third in 1 48. Fourth race five and one half furlongs James Monroe won with Old Centre second and Fred Barr third in 1 12. Fifth race four and one half furlongs Passed won with Lutie Lewis second and Ida third in 1 minute.

Lexington Miss Emma Bella H Wildfie Cerro Gordo Uncle Henry Islin Chenoa Charley Weber James Monroe Old Centre Fred Barr Lutie Lewis Ida

Alderman Proposes New Route to Relieve City Traffic

Alderman David F Barry unveiled a plan to ease heavy teamster traffic by extending Church Street and widening Broadway Extension and Curve Street linking Albany and Ola Colony railroad depots. The route would bypass Park Square and Eliot Kneeland, diverting freight traffic from congested Tremont Washington corridors to Hartford New Haven depot via Albany Street and Broadway Bridge.

David F. Barry Park Square Eliot Street Albany and Ola Colony Barry Church Street Broadway Eliot Kneeland Streets Pleasant Street Shawmut Avenue Tremont Street Tremont Our City Martford New Haven Washington Street Boylston Street Hartford Enny New England Hartford & New Haven Columbus’ Avenue Boston & Albany Old Colony Burnt District Albany ‘Street Broadway Bridge New Avenue Columbus‘avenue Park ‘Square Washington

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Somervile APA Sommerville Sumner Wilson Wolcott A.,p Republic Brest Kork Aumaphone CO Scien Prs Tremont ‘Street Firemen’s Protective Union Boston Baptist Union Edward H. Has Kell the Orator Garment Workers Bakers’ Union Christian Endeavor Rally For Mayor Aban Eeeeerooee Ié Spain Captain Hubbell South Committee On Grant Bunker Hill Building Committee Cullis Blue’ Hill Avenue City Board of Health Board of Health Prentiss Place Vernon Street Czarina Nursing Copodilupo's DR. Liverpool Indiana ALDERMAN _BARRY
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