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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1898

Page

5

Noted Boston Banker Colonel Henry Lee Dies at 1 Brookline Home

Prominent Boston banker and public figure Colonel Henry Lee died Thursday night at his Brookline residence. Known as a leading financier and founder of Union Safe Deposit Vaults, he served in the Massachusetts militia and held various civic roles, including presidency of the Union Club and trusteeships at the Museum of Fine Arts. He was 1? years old, with a long record in banking, public service, and philanthropy. Funeral arrangements were set for Monday at First Parish Church.

Henry Lee Boston Clyde and Warren Streets Brookline Lee General Butler Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Boston Light Infantry Boston Cadets Back Bay Warren and Clyde Streets Union Club of Boston Colonel Lee Boston Atheneum The Museum of Fine Arts New England Historic-Genealogical Society Old King's Chapel Daily Press of Sabine Walnut Street Mr. Lyon Lee, Higginson & Co Union Safe Deposit State Street Harvard College William$. Bullard Bullard & Lee Calcutta Union Safe Deposit Vaults Provident Institution For Savings United States Butler Andrew Massachusetts Benjamin F Butler Faneuil Hall Colonel Jones State House Sumner Ritchie Gvernor Eustis Doric Hall Jackson Liu DL

Frantic Ballot Frenzy at Election Office as Nominations Flow

Crowds swarmed the office of the election commissioners in the old Court House as candidates filed for alderman and other posts. Officials warned that late papers would miss 24 hours for signature checks, while politicos from Democratic Citizens, Republicans, and Socialist Labor pressed for last moment moves amid a crowded slate of 42 known aspirants and rumors of a surprise fifth nominee.

Old Court House Pi Alley Lee Democrats Socialist Labor Management Democratic Citizens Independent Republicans Lomasney F. J. Horgah Daniel C. Casey Manasseh Bradley Martin M Gallivan Austin Bigelow Ernest C. Wagner Socialist Labor Ward Bigelow Thomas F. Dolan Adams Nag I Albee, Co Ballam Joseph Barry D. F Beck Godfred Soc. L Berwin William Austin Brackett Bradley M. C D. C Brick M. W Brooks G. S Codman Colby J. H Crocker G. U Day F. W Dixon J. W Doyle Dunn Dyer W. R Freedman Gigone Greenman Hess H. C Horgan Lyon A. W Langen C. M Mahoney J. J McCarthy Presho E. W Quinn J., Jr Raasch Simmons J. R Theabault Wagner Tes R Soc Democratic Citizen I. R Independent Republican

Clarke to Busiel in New Hampshire Club Row

The exchange between ex Governor Busiel and Albert Clarke secretary of the Home Market Club reveals the club’s vote replacing Busiel as vice president. Clarke says the change aimed at harmony and denies any discipline over political views, urging Busiel to remain a member and officer.

Laconia N. H Busiel New Hampshire Albert Clarke Home Market Club Boston Charles A. Busiel McDuffie Massachusetts Republican Party

Dr Bull s Cough Syrup Aids Persistent Cough

A brief notice describes Dr Bull s Cough Syrup offering relief for lingering coughs associated with illnesses. It emphasizes consistent use to ease coughing and throat irritation.

Dolan declines independent bid for Roxbury alderman

I J O T oo le and James H Doyle are named as Roxbury candidates for alderman. I J O Toole has served well and should be returned to the board for another term. The writer, Doston, Nov 25 1895, addresses the Independent Committee of Wards 17 18 and 19.

Doston Sirs Roxbury I. J. O'Toole James H. Doyle O'Toole Distric

Dolan Letter Warns on Roxbury Aldermen Election

A communication from Thomas F. Dolan of Roxbury Mass warns that certain actions could endanger and be unwise for the Democratic Board of Aldermen election in the Roxbury district. The letter expresses respect and thanks.

Roxbury Thomas F. Dolan Roxbury, Mass

Busiel Replies to Clark Over Club Dispute

Busiel writes Nov 2 criticizing the Home Market Club for Massachusetts influence in New Hampshire appointments. He questions who objected, asserts motives, and asks if he may remain a member or be deemed dangerous to the club. He calls for transparency and fair treatment.

Busiel Home Market Club Massachusetts New Hampshire

Woman's New York Wife Strikes Gold on Texada Island

Mrs Treat of New York and her husband Harry W Treat sparked buzz in British Columbia after she found a hill of peacock ore on Texada Island. Experts estimate an average value of $20 per ton from 100 assays, with a 60-ton block ready for shipment to the Paris exposition. The couple named the site The Cornell Claim and a 100-ton smelter is under construction.

Vancouver B. C Treat Fiftty-seventh Street New York Harry W. Treat Wall Street British Columbia van Inda Texada Island Klo Lreat Cornell

Suit reveals romance in New York trust case

Judge Leicester Holme once a politician and excise commissioner faces a suit filed by Mrs. Annie A. Garrison in the Supreme Court to set aside a $20,000 trust deed now held by United States Trust Company for the benefit of Georgette Rogers who is Grace Nixon. Garrison claims Grace Nixon is her daughter with Holme, born Feb 28 1878 in New York. The trust deed dated March 16 1885 provides income to Mrs. Garrison.

New York Leicester Holme Supreme Court Annie A. Garrison United States Trust Company Georgette Rogers Grace Nixon Garrison West Forty Sixth Street Dauhter Holme Avenue de Bois du Boulogne Paris France Holland House Dr. Fuller Fuller

Missing rabbi Henry Schuhl linked to Christian Scientists

Henry Schuhl a 52 year old former rabbi now identified with Christian Scientists in New York vanished after bidding wife goodbye for a Boston trip to discuss a new book account insurance scheme. He left from 269 West Twenty second Street wearing a dark gray overcoat slate suit and black hat and has not contacted his wife since.

New York Boston Henry Schuahl West Twenty-second Street Schuhl Grand Central Station J. S. Hanna Hanna Bosen Cincinnati Texas

Government stamped whiskey promotes quality over excess

The article argues that true gentlemen avoid excess drinking and seek whiskey whose purity age and strength are government guaranteed. The official stamp on the bottle signals reliability and guards against doctored whiskey.

Legal Contingencies Stir Family Trust Dispute

In a case linking Mrs Garrison to a trust fund set to pay her daughter, contingencies threaten the principal’s fate with Mr Holme as possible recipient if deaths occur or the daughter dies unmarried. Details cover the trust end date, and challenges seek voiding the deed. Additional notes recount Mrs Nixon’s English marriage and Holme’s past roles and court actions.

Murphy Quits Politics After Election Defeat

New York senator Murphy plans to retire from politics after his term ends March 4. A close associate says he is disheartened by the party’s defeat and will travel around the world with Mrs Murphy, possibly skipping the next Congress session.

New York Murphy United States

Will Not Run Again Curtis Declines Mayoral Nomination

Political circles expect a Curtis mayoral bid but he states clearly at the Riley suite conference that he will not seek another nomination. He confirms no desire to remain in public employment after completing his term though he remains active in party politics. The piece notes potential new candidates including Mayor Quincy. Curtis previously told the City Council on January 3 he would not pursue further public office after 15 years of active political work.

Edwin Upton Curtis Riley Suite American House Curtis Quincy

New Mayor of Santiago Named by General Wood

General Wood appoints Senor Bacardi as mayor of Santiago de Cuba replacing Major McLeary. Bacardi aims to empower Cubans toward self government and discards the old clerical staff in favor of war veterans. He plans to encourage development and provide employment where possible.

Washington General Scott United States Scott Ritchie Floyd Massachusetts Andrew Schouler Lancers Cambridge Stephen Cabot Ort Warren Boston Mi&ajor New York Santiago DE Cuba Major McLeary Vacardi

New Great South American Kidney Core Relief Claim

Relief in six hours promises cure for kidney and bladder disease. It claims prompt pain relief in bladder kidneys and back for both sexes and immediate water retention relief. Sold by Geo Goods yin Go Druggists in Hanover Street Boston MA.

Geo Yin Go Druggists Hanover St Boston Maas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elizabeth Perkins Cabot Frederick C. Shattuck Shattuck Marlboro Street Eliot C. Lee George Lee Joseph Lee Lafayette Quincey Henry Clay President Tyler Tyler Killmore Lord Elgin Canada West Street New England Republican Buchanan Greene Wilson Mr. Stone Charlestown Smith Boylston Hall Old Colony Dorchester Faustis Shirley Boston Neck Patrick T. Jackson Washington Street Clarke Dolan Clark Vexada Island Mrs. Treat Husband Henry Schuhl Santiago Senor Baccardi
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