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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1895

Page

3

Mayor Submits School Site Options for South Boston

In a communication to the School Committee Mayor Curtis weighs nine land lots near Fourth and G streets, the reservoir lot in Thomas Park, and seeks approval to use a suitable site for a new high school in the South Boston district. He asks City Council to grant the reservoir site as needed for school purposes.

Fourth G Streets Boston Curtis Reservoir Thomas Park Board of Street Commissioners East Fourth South

The Washington Hotel Opens in Boston at 860 Washington

The Washington Hotel in Boston at 860 Washington Street opened to the public last evening. Proprietor W M Merrill and manager P J Daly welcomed guests, with Dennis Healey and Dennis O'Brien overseeing dining areas and kitchens. Notable guests included ex representatives and local council members among a long list of attendees.

Washington Boston Washington Street W. M. Merrill P. J. Daly Joseph Burke Dennis Healey Adams House Dennis O'Brien Clark’s Hotel William H. Hersey J. D. Neylon R.H Wood BR. J. Hayes Buddrick Christopher O The For -Common Council

Turkeys for Employees Highlight Thanksgiving Generosity

The Boston business scene showcases Mr B F Keith Leopold Morse Co Hill and McGinty Spitz Bros Mark and Ashton Valve Co giving away turkeys to employees. Turkeys exceed 500 pounds total weight with firms distributing over three and a half tons in a short period. Co H Robinson Co promotes turkey giveaways with stove sales, generating strong goodwill and public interest.

Boston B. F. Keith Rhode Island Hill & McGinty Fitts Street Spitz Bros. & Mark Summer Street Ashton Valve Company Co. H. Robinson & Co Washington Street the Post Post

Lynn Lodge seeks nine day week for machinists in New England

Lynn Lodge International Association of Machinists met to push a nine day work period for machinists in New England. Abuses were condemned and resolutions adopted for shorter hours and a fixed minimum day wage. A New England committee will cooperate with Boston lodges to organize IA of Machinists nationwide.

Lynn Lynn Lodge International Cration of New Engla New England Boston International Association of Machinists

Destitution of Armenian Survivors Amid Turkish Plunder

The piece details widespread devastation after Turkish raids in Armenian provinces, noting 15,000 killed and at least 60,000 dependents left destitute. Trade and agriculture collapsed, property looted or burned, and thousands left in abject poverty with families sleeping on mats. It cites lingering winter hardship, widespread begging, and the role of American minister Terrell in safeguarding missionaries.

Constantinople Turkey Arifienia Terrell Porte

Epidemic of Slaughter Turns Armenian Massacres Deadly

A Boston letter from a Constantinople correspondent reports an epidemic of massacres across Armenia. Estimates place killed at 15,000 to 40,000 with about 2,000 Turkish deaths. Plundering and destitution spread as villagers flee, and aid appeals urge relief and distribution. The Ottoman government and foreign powers face pressure amid ongoing violence and political turmoil in eastern Turkey.

Boston Constantinople Erzraum Terrell United States Zeitoun Marash Turkey Wil Marsovan Justice Publi Works Hampson Moush Sivas Kourds

Armenians Fear Turko-Armenian Uprising Around Marash

Describes Turkish military pressure on Zeitoun and potential vengeance on Armenians in Marash. Notes a quiet yet expectant city, risk of uprisings, and pillaging byTurkish raiders. Cites a neighbor from Hissar recounting massacres and thefts, including Ak Hissar and Baghchejik incidents.

Marash Zeitoun Maragh Hissar Ak Hissar Baghchejik

Press Cycling Club Hosts First Annual Ladies Night Event

The Press Cycling Club invites members and their ladies to a social at Waverly Riding School 1 Tremont street in the former Battle of Gettysburg building. Germania Orchestra provides music for indoor riding, trick stunts, a one mile display by Master Pattison, a smith racing machine duel, and a social supper.

Press Cycling Club Waverly Tremont ‘Street Battle of Gettysburg Germania Orchestra St. Onge Master Pattison Smith E. A. Reynolds J. Ochs Austin W Pease J. B. Walker Cycling Clubs Philadelphia George Banker Europe Jacquelin Co. M. Murphy California Murphy Kings County Wheelmen of Brooklyn Cycle Club of Columbia Racing H.C. Bald Asa Windle W. F. Sims Ray Macdonald East Los Angeles Cal Bald Zimmerman

Crack bicyclists Cabanne Titus and Murphy suspended

The League of American Wheelmen announces permanent suspension for Cabanne Titus and Murphy for allegedly fixing a race in St. Louis last August. Despite suspensions, some events allowed their participation with prize money held pending case resolution.

Cabanne Titus Murphy League of American Wheelmen St. Louis National Racing Board Great Bald Springfield Boston New York Asbury Park Manhattan Park Charles Murphy Racing Board

B A A Faces Chicago Athletic Club In Championship Match

The B A A football team enters today’s clash with Chicago Athletic Club riding a near perfect season, two ties, and a record against Harvard and Yale that has fans certain of success. Key players include Bert Waters, Nate Anthony, Tommy Curtis, Dick Fay, Fred Butler, and captain R. P. Waters. Heffelfinger stars for Chicago, but B A A believes Bert Waters can counter him.

Chicago Athletic Club Harvard Yale Chicago Heffelfinger Bert Waters Tommy Curtis Gonterman Nate Anthony Dick Fay Fred Butler Boston University R. P. Waters Wilson Boston Latin School le Moine Russell Eddie Smith Smith Shuaters Ed Horton Ware Kuntz Graham Burns Nat Horton

Yale Freshmen Win Narrowly Over Princeton 16 to 6

Yale freshmen defeated Princeton freshmen 16 to 6 at Yale field in New Haven. Yale led 12-0 at halftime as both Yale touchdowns came on fumbles. Captain Hine and Greenway starred for Yale while Suter and Wentz shone for Princeton. Referee Knapp and umpire Knapp drew complaints from Princeton for ball handling. Approximately 2,000 spectators attended.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton Knapp Connor Hine Greenway Suter Wentz E Lin Sereeeel Hellana Rapiee McFarland Sheldon R. G Rogers Rain Suter Harvey R H. Ouenee F. B Oben Drews

Weymouth High loses to Thayer Academy 6 0 in dispute

Weymouth High School and Thayer Academy met at Institute Park with a scoreless first half. A referee decision to award Thayer a 6 to 0 victory after Weymouths refused to continue ended the game. Moralles Baker and Burrell starred for Weymouth.

Weymouth Institute Park Weymouth High School Thayer Academy of Braintree Weymouths Thayers Moralles Baker Burrell Thayer Academy Weymouth High Hewes Moralles Rogers Marion Stevens Tees Thayer Harrison Hart Hayward H Gy Pratt Kelley Hayden Tirrell Allen L. E Burrell OnGatts Hunt Gannon Wait Whelag Baker Arnold

Boston Athletic Association Arrives for Chicago Match

The Boston Athletic Association football team reached Chicago via the Lake Shore road and moved to the Lexington Hotel as their base for the visit. They face the Chicago Athletic Association on the CA A grounds tomorrow morning and will dine with the Illinois CA A after the game. Captain Waters voiced strong confidence in his squad, adding that a local victory would still reflect well on the Chicago team if Boston prevails.

Chicago Boston 'Athletic Association Chicago Athletic Association Lake Shore Road Lexington Hotel Illinois C. A. A Waters

Lynn High ex Juniors defeat Salem in rattling football game

YNN reports Lynn High School ex-Juniors team from 1898 defeated Salem High School 42 to 0 in a high school football contest played in Lynn. The game featured a decisive Lynn performance and a shutout against Salem.

YNN Lynn High School Salem High School Lynn

Drowning Man Finds Relief in Dean's Kidney Pills

A Boston man, employed at Hubbard Chair Co., credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing years of kidney trouble and constant urination. He bought them at Geo. Burwell's Pharmacy in Boston after seeing a Boston Post report, noting immediate pain relief and normalized urine. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, N.Y., distributes the pills in the U.S.

Hubbard Chair Co Washington St Boston Jas. Conner Broadway East Somerville Boston Post Dean Geo. Burwell Boylston St Park Sq Kinney Foster- Milburn Co Buffalo N.Y

Baltimore Races Report From Latent Track Meet

Five furlongs Old Saugus wins opening race at Baltimore with Brahm and Lil lie Mills second and third. One mile Tartuffe takes victory for Anaway with Tom Moore third. Seven furlongs Defender wins for Tomoka with Nestor third. Six furlongs Palmerston prevails over The Sage with Damsel third. One and one quarter miles Marshall wins over Augusta Belle with Integrity third. Three quarters of a mile Lady McCann wins with Hands Off second and Lady Adams third. Time details included for each race.

Baltimore Saugus Brahm Lillie Mills Anaway Tartuffe Tom Moore Defender Tomoka Nestor Palmerston the Sage Damsel Marshall Augusta Belle Integrity Lady McCann Lady Adams

Lexington Racecard Evening Meet Results

In Lexington Kentucky on November 27 the first race of six furlongs was won by Whyata with Uncle Henry second and Tenor third in 1:19. The seven furlongs second race saw Daisy Bolander win, Ida second and Helen Keller third in 1:36. Myrielle won the six furlongs third race with Font D'Or second and Crumbaugh third in 1:21. Old Center captured the five furlongs fourth race with James Monroe second and Letcher third in 1:06. Sunburst won the one mile fifth race with Momus second and Charley Weber third in 1:48.

Lexington Whyata Uncle Henry Tenor Daisy Bolander Ida Helen Keller Myrielle Font D’or Crumbaugh Old Center James Monroe Letcher Momus Charley Weber

Cuban battle near Manitaragua leaves dead and wounded

Fights in Havana report two hundred patriots clashing seventeen soldiers near Manitaragua, Santa Clara. Cuban force loses leader and several horses. Spanish side records one dead. Las Lagas garrison under Gaspar Cantero defeats Aniceto Hernandez's Cuban party, six killed, many wounded. Gomez surrounded in Sancti Spiritus district. unable to return to Camaguay.

Havana Manitaragua Santa Clara Las Lagas Gaspar Cantero Aniceto Hernandez Aluccunda

General Electric hires six nonunion moulders at River Works

In Lynn Massachusetts General Electric added six nonunion moulders to replace strikers at River Works. The strike press has a disadvantage as seasonal demand for electrical supplies is weak and castings are in low demand. Rail road work is slack with layoffs until next Monday. Morse Canniffe Logan lasters’ lockout ends with the firm claiming a victory. Lasters blame shoe trade dullness for widespread unemployment and job shortages.

Lynn Mass General Electric Company River Works Morse, Canniffe & Logan Broad Street Lasters’ Protective Union

Cronan Dies After Billiard Cue Incident in Newburyport

John D. Cronan aged 28, an agent for Metropolitan Life, was struck on the head by a billiard cue wielded by Daniel F. Leahy assistant superintendent of Metropolitan Life. Cronan died at Anna Jaques Hospital after arrival from Lawrence. The men argued over insurance papers and Leahy was arrested on manslaughter charges.

Newburyport John D. Cronan Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Daniel F. Leahy Anna Jaques Hospital Cronan Lawrence Leahy

General Thomas G. Jordan Dies in New York Residence

General Thomas G. Jordan, born September 30, 1819 in Luray Virginia and West Point graduate of 1840, died tonight in New York. He was a classmate and roommate of William Tecumseh Sherman, left the U S Army for the Confederacy in 1861, rose to brigadier general, and later commanded Cuban forces in 1869 under a Cuban government commission. Spain placed a $100,000 bounty on his head.

New York Thomas G. Jordan Luray West Point William Tecumseh Sherman United Sates Jordan Spain

Bowlina Results Show City League Scores

East Boston and Arlington posted 2659 with Jefferies Winter at 2389 while Melrose Highlands 3584 faced Philo dians of Waltham 2389. Medford 2467 over Somerville 2367. Everett Powder House 2509 beat Glendons of Everett 2472 and OE Corporation 2059. Bayside 1998 and Salem 2811 topped Vespers 2461.

Bowlina East Boston&Arlingtons Jefferies Melrose Melrose Highlands Philodians Waltham Medford

Prof Geo Godfrey Boxing Terms Reasonable

Prof Geo Godfrey of 98 Court Street Boston offers scientific boxing training with terms described as reasonable and fair. This local notice highlights expert methods and personal instruction available to aspiring boxers.

Geo. Godfrey Court St Boston

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