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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1895

Page

6

Prominent Speakers Rally as Charlestown Campaign Grows

Charlestown hosts tonight's rally featuring Ex-Representative James E. Hayes Aldermanic candidates John J. Mahoney and John B. Wornh with Senator Joseph J. Corbett presiding. Planned rallies continue across Dorchester East and North End as Donovan's city committee mobilizes voters while Republicans face scrutiny over tactics and fundraising.

Charlestown Monument Mall James E. Hayes John J. Mahoney Salem 73 Charlies John J. O’ Nlaghan John B. Wornh Joseph J. Corbett Bunker Iill Donovan City Committee Wards Bunker Hill Street Roughan Hall South Boston Gray’s Hall Old Court House Alderman Flood Senator McMorrow Owen A. Galvin Concord Street Cabot ‘Street Vine Street Dorchester Town Hall Music Hall Field's Corner Catholic Union Franklin Spellman Hall Bathhouse Dudley Street Opera House East Boston Stirk’s Hall Lyceum Quincy Charles Street

Williams Denies Quin Toy Victory Predictions

Dedham statesman George Fred Williams rebukes rumors that Quin Toy cannot win calling the chatter nonsense. Betting favors Quincy with Park Commissioner Hodges showing caution on larger bets while downtown politicos forecast a Democratic win amid shifting loyalties and hotel chatter.

George Fred Williams Quin- Toy Dedham Statesman Quincy The Stock Exchange Curtis Hodges William Woolley Charles Bradbury Boston Politcians

Money Spent by Republican State Committee in Campaign

The Republican State committee filed receipts totaling 19966.48 with many named contributors including George W. Jewett, W M Crane, Eben Draper, Roger Wolcott, Stephen Salisbury and others. Expenditures reached 18902.11 covering notes of 1894, city committee dues, Music Hall Association, various Boston newspapers, printing and related charges.

Republican State Committee George W. Jewett W M Crane Eben Draper Roger Wolcott John Simpkins Stephen Salisbury Joseph H. Walker William F. Draper Jefferson Coolidge H. H. Hunnewell Oliver Ames Elijah A. Morse George von L. Meyer William C. Lovering Sec George Curtis Charles F. Sprague William H. Haile James Phillips, Jr George H. Lyman William Whiting Luce & Manning Willam H. Bent Treas Republican City Committee C. W. Smith Music Hall Association Boston Daily Advertiser Journal Newspaper Company Boston Transcript Boston Journal Boston Traveler Boston Advertiser Boston Post Boston Herald Record

Public Officials Are Public Servants Letter

A Boston letter writer defends public servants amid criticism of a street department head. The writer argues officials are servants, not owners, urges prompt denial of an assessment scandal, and condemns ongoing anonymous articles by the Record as sustaining distrust ahead of next year’s elections. Dated November 26, 1895.

Wheeler Boston the Post

Wheeler Letters Of Defence Shelved In The Press

James Otis notes Sir Mr Wheeler publishes a blunt letter defending himself and attacking Curis and public works. He lists ferry timetables and defends paving quality, while praising the Standard for backing Wheeler and his superior Curtis. Pleasant Place.

Post Mr. Wheeler Quincy Wheeler The Standard Curtis James Otis

Vote for Innis says a Republican

A Republican letter from a veteran urges voting for George H. Innis for street commissioner. The writer, a fellow G A R member, opposes the convention’s nomination of another soldier, arguing Innis is the ablest candidate and deserving of support over business interests. Boston daily reader correspondent, November 29.

George H. Innis G A. R

Commissioner criticizes Ladder House 1 floor strength claim

The speaker rebuts City Architect Wheelwrights remark that Ladder House 1s main floor required strengthening to prevent apparatus from dropping to the cellar. He recalls inspecting last May with a hard pine floor of ample strength and short spans, contradicting the criticism.

Russell EB. M. Wheelwright Ladder House 1

City ladder truck track fix at old station

A contractor describes a floor and track misalignment at the city station. The ladder truck wheels rested between girders due to mortar settlement and slight track depressions. A four inch fill under the track would provide even bearing, estimated under 40 dollars, but the job went to G. W. Morrison who submitted a lower bid.

G. W. Morrison

Out of town nominations for Everet municipal race

Nominations closed at 5 pm with two candidates for Mayor and six for three Alderman seats. Thirty-five seek Common Council posts, including eighteen to be elected, with many incumbents noted. Ward by ward lists include Barritt Herne Murray Silsby Smith Wallace in Ward 1 and numerous others across Wards 2, 3, 4, 6.

Everett Board of Aldermen Common Council John Cate John D. Henderson Charles Man William H. Schenck Deoscar F. Allen John A. Prince George Huey William MacDonald William J. Schoppelry William O. Shattuck Charles A. Bruce Stephen C. Currier Moses A. Gill Alpheus & White George A. Burr Clarence Colby Charles M. Cook Charles M. Gowen Philip Tworoger Fred A. Beales Edwin L. Burr Fred B. Catlin Edgar L. Filler J. Tilson Morrill James Raymond George A. Emerson James B. Freeman Francis Batchelder Charles A. Spalding A. R. Henderson Amos Harris

Beverly Nominations Complete City Nominating List

The city clerk lists mayoral nominees Charles Odell Perry Collier and aldermen for six wards with councilmen named for each ward. Included are school committee candidates and at large nominees like Roland W. Boyden and James P. Abbott.

Beverly Charles Odell Perry Collier John H. Dearborn Isaac H. Edgett James H. Kendall William W. Turpie Nathan H. Webb George H. Cressy A. G. Haskell Corneline Murphy Horace W. Woodberry Benjamin D. Webber Charles H. Woodbury John H. Girdler Israel F. Lee Seth Friend Henry R. White Frank Woodbury J. Clifford Dodge Charles B. Smith Isaac Ray David L. Foster Patrick J. Stanton John H. Hinkley William Safford Edward L. Hall Frank A Johnie Eaton Wer Cme Red Thomas D. Connolly Roland W. Boyden James P. Abbott

Nominations Close in Salem Municipal Election

Salem voters face two mayoral contenders Henry M. Mack and James T. Turner. Fourteen candidates seek alderman at large, with vigorous ward contests for Common Council and school committee. The Fifteenth District Republican Club hosted Representative George G. Russell at a dinner, following a reception with Senator Galloupe, Sheriff Johnson, District Attorney White, and Representatives Gauss and Savory.

Salem Henry M. Mack James T. Turner Board of Aldermen Fifteenth District Republican Club George G. Russell Club Russell Senator Galloupe Johnson White Gauss Savory

Chelsea Citizens Organize to Elect Leaders

Chelsea citizens held a meeting in Room 3 of the Granite block last evening and organized by electing Henry T. Holmes as chairman Andrew C. Sullivan as secretary John Egan as treasurer. The Ward 4 alderman vacancy from N F Carruth's resignation was filled by Charles A Merriam by unanimous choice of ex aldermen.

Chelsea Citizens’ Committee Granite Block Henry T. Holmes Andrew C. Sullivan John Egan N. F. Carruth Charles A. Merriam

Chelsea No License Meeting Set At Central Church

A no license meeting will be held at Central Church Chelsea tomorrow at 7 p m Rev David Beach of Cambridge and a speaker from Lynn are to address the audience and discuss the issue.

Central Church Chelsea David Beach Cambridge Lynn

Corner-stone ceremony for Upham's Corner church

Solemn ceremonies mark the laying of the corner-stone for the Virginia Street Church Upham's Corner at 2 30 this afternoon Grand Master E B Holmes and a Massachusetts grand lodge delegation attend The Rev A C Knickerbocker delivers an address J M Pullman D D of Lynn speaks The proposed Universalist church will be brick 50 by 90 with terra cotta and brown stone seating 4500 completed by late April

Virginia Street Upham's Corner E. B. Holmes Grand Lodge A. F A. M Massachusetts Union Lodge Upham’s Corner A. C. Knickerbocker J. M. Pullman D. D Lynn Society Universalist C. Rowell

Salem Aldermen Hearing on Railroad Tracks and Pickman Farm Bounds

Salem Aldermen granted location for Lynn & Boston railroad double tracks on Pleasant street after a hearing. An order was adopted to survey and erect permanent bounds for the eleven acre hospital site on the Pickman farm. The land is noted as suitable for park use amid a newly purchased lot by a syndicate for development.

Salem Lynn & Boston Railroad Pleasant Street Pickman Farm

Cambridge Plans May Birthday Observance and Arch

Cambridge gears up for its five decade milestone as an incorporated city with a May 4 and 5 observance. A $10,000 appropriation for a commemorative arch at Garden street and Massachusetts avenue was approved, leveraging Paul Revere's ride site for lasting significance. Prominent citizens and former mayors attended the Cambridge City Hall meeting to endorse historical tablets and the arch concept.

Cambridge The Charles Bancroft Massachusetts Bushnell Hart Harvard Eix Saunders Garden Street Massachusetts Avenue Paul Revere Middlesex Hall John Hopewell, Jr Fairbairn Board of Aldermen Odiorne Common Council Frazier Learned Theerogood Bradford and Rourke John Reed Joseph J. Kelly Charles Rutland George Howland Cox

Judaism the Religion of Love by Rev Dr Hirschberg

A Temple Ohabia Shalom sermon portrays Judaism as God inspired humanitarianism. He cites the command What is hateful to thee do not unto anyone as the core law and urges broad love for all mankind. He notes the faith’s mercy and justice and predicts fewer scoffers if Judaism’s beauty were known. Next Friday he discusses Is the world growing better.

Édom Hirschberg Temple Ohabia

Larceny of Yarn Arrest in Lawrence

John Shea, about 40, arrested in Boston and brought to Lawrence on larceny charges. He allegedly broke into the George E. Kunhardt storehouse and stole nineteen bags of carded yarn waste valued at $300, with portions sold in Boston. Wool worth over $2000 previously stolen suggests Shea as principal. he has prior state prison time.

Lawrence John Shea Boston George E. Kunhardt M. J. Finn Lincoln Wharf Shea

Captain Bassett in grave condition at Senate

Washington Nov 29. Captain Isaac Bassett the long time Senate doorkeeper is very ill and in grave condition. Doctors fear he may not survive the night.

Washington Isaac Bassett United States Senate

Ripley Accepts Presidency at Santa Fe Railway

E P Ripley announced he accepted the presidency of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company in Chicago today. He did not know when he would assume the post or when the road would be in the hands of the company. The sale date is set for December 1.

Chicago E. P. Ripley Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company Ripley

Poet Seeks Advice On Verses From Pan Chicago Record

A poet asks a critic about his unrhymed verses and halting lines. The critic dismisses meaning, then the poet muses about sending the work to the Pan Chicago Record for potential reception.

Pan Chicago Record

Clergyman and woman exchange about long sermons

A anecdotal exchange begins with a clergyman asking if his sermons seem long. The reply from the woman is witty, saying they only seem long. Puck notes the humor in the polite backhanded compliment.

Puck

Doctor Claims Cure Through Orner's Safe Cure

Dr Fisher, district physician at Neuenberg, Würtemberg, says one patient with a deathly right’s disease was treated with all known remedies without relief and was completely cured through the use of Orner's Safe Cure after consultation with eminent colleagues.

New York Medical College Bright Warner Fisher Neuenberg Wurtemberg Orner J. B. Hess Rorschach

Was She Killed Her Husband in Custody

Neighbors report repeated domestic abuse in the Clark household as Elien Clark dies Thanksgiving afternoon. Husband George Clark, a G A R member, is in custody awaiting autopsy results after presenting at the station incoherent and unable to explain the death. Mrs Clark lies at Boston City Morgue with facial injuries. officials cautious on cause.

Elien Clark John W. Young Clark Hurley Post Clark Tenement Hoffman Station 6

Mrs William K Vanderbilt Quiets Stay at Vendome Inn

Mrs William K Vanderbilt mother of the Duchess of Marlborough arrived unexpectedly on Thanksgiving night and stayed in the Vendome hotel. She and a French maid occupied the hotel’s finest suite and drew crowds as guests watched her pass through the lobby. She left after a brief visit with her son in Southboro and planned to return to New York.

William K. Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Vendome Southboro New York Ana

Robber Gang Busted After Rhode Island Hunt

In Providence Rhode Island November 29 deputies and Conn police trapped a gang at a hidden loggers hut near the Connecticut line. They found Frank Roi who confessed to leading the crew tied to post office robberies and fifteen other breaks. Plunder included blankets robes and stamps loaded into a moving van for removal. Roi named two accomplices who were expected to be arrested today.

Providence R.J Rhode Island Connecticut Hawkins South County Putnam, Conn Killingly Frank Rol West Gloucester Greenwich Roi Connecticut Line

Wesleyan Alumni Dinner Set At University Club

The Boston Association of Wesleyan University Alumni will hold its annual dinner at the University Club on Monday evening December 9. Rev. I J Lansing class of 1872 will preside and Lincoln R Gibbs class of 1892 will act as toastmaster with President Raymond of Wesleyan expected to attend.

Boston Association of Wesleyan University University Club I. J. Lansing Lincoln R. Gibbs Raymond University

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