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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1898

Page

2

Quay and aides named in bank conspiracy case

Oct 3 Philadelphia reports warrants issued for United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay his son Richard S Quay ex State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood and Charles H McKee of Pittsburg charged with conspiring with John S Hopkins to divert public funds. Hopkins killed himself as bank failed. Bail set at 5000 each for hearing next Thursday. Haywood and McKee located out of state. Senator Penrose defends Quay noting personal notes discounted and repaid. The People's Bank suspended March 24 amid insolvency with deposits of 505000 city 52000.

Philadelphia United States Matthew Stanley Quay Richard S. Quay Benjamin J. Haywood Charles H. McKee Pittsburg Lyon John S. Hopkins People’s Bank Hopkins Quay Atlantic City Jermon Haywood Montana McKee New York Penrose Richard Senate

Neither Side Yields in Brockton Strike Standstill

In Brockton on October 3, the general strike remains at a standstill as manufacturers report higher output while unions claim more workers are leaving large factories. Six hundred sixteen machines under union control are dismantled and a broader district strike hinges on Tuesday’s price-list adoption affecting hand lasters. A Lasters' Union committee met the Board of Trade, which refused the proposal as unconstitutional.

Brockton Lasters Board of Trade

Robbery Claim Shaky Suspect Bennett Narrates Assault

George J Bennett 30 of 23 Metropolitan avenue told police at Station 13 Jamaica Plain that three men on Brookside avenue robbed him after an assault. He showed cuts and torn clothes, but provided no descriptions. Police considered his story unreliable and had no clues to act on.

George J. Bennett Metropolitan Avenue Station 13 Jamaica Plain Brookside Avenue Bennett

Ward 20 Senatorial Delegates Enjoined From Voting at Suffolk Caucus

Ward 20 delegates to the seventh Suffolk senatorial convention were ordered by Deputy Sheriff Maguire to abstain from voting and to appear in court on Oct 5. Justice Lathrop issued the injunction amid claims of illegal caucus conduct including late checking, limited inspectors, and ballots miscount. The convention adjourned to Friday. Lott supporters contend accusations are unfounded and vow to press on.

Ward 20 North Dorchester Republican Club Suffolk Maguire Supreme Judicial Court Lott Alderman Lott Justice Lathrop Supreme Judicial Bench Edward A. Perkins Walter L. Hayes Thomas A. McQuade Charles A. Hayden L. R. Bolton John W. Low John A. Murray H. Kellogg, Jr Joan A. Allesby George D. Bliss Thomas C. Batchelder Perkins Bartlett Dorchester Ward 24 Charles B. Folsom Osman Fred A. Janisky Elmer G. Foster William D. Long Alpheus Sanford Ward Arthur P. Russell Sanford Willer Folsom Barrows George L. Woods John K. Berry Paige Atwood Bumstead Hall Winterstreet Boston Sal Suffolk County Suffolk Coun Democratic Committee John H. Lee John F. Kelley

P. J. Riley Dead Malden clothing figure dies at home

P J Riley a well known Malden and Boston clothing trades figure died of heart disease at his Wentworth street home after a two day illness. He leaves a wife six children. Funeral set for Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery.

Malden P J. Riley Boston Wentworth Street Immaculate Conception Church Holy Cross Cemetery

Swallow Renominated by Acclamation for Third District

The Hon. George N. Swallow of Charles town was renominated for the executive council from the third district by acclamation at the Republican councillor convention held in the Y M C A Union Hall on Boylston street yesterday. No opposition was voiced to granting him a second term.

George N. Swallow Charlestown Executive Council Y. M. C. Union

Wall Street Speculator's Industrial Deal Fizzles Out

A leading Wall Street operator lost a large sum in an industrial stock deal that collapsed after dramatic bets. He reportedly went drunk for three days, failed to cash in paper gains, and the stock price tumbled as outsiders refused to buy. The deal ended amid a faded sensation and a sober lesson in speculation.

New York Wall Street

Parade of the First Dalton Regiment to Boston Review

The First Regiment of Heavy Artillery will be furloughed by Wednesday for a 11:30 a.m. dinner before a 1 p.m. special two-section train to Boston. They will parade through central Boston to be reviewed by Governor Wolcott at Situate House, then dismissed. Troops wear campaign hats blue shirts trousers and loggias. rifles to be shipped to Lt. Hearn on arrival.

Camp Dalton South Framingham Mass Boston Boston & Albany Wolcott Situate House Kneeland Street Lincoln, High Congress Milk Devonshire State Washington School Beacon Boylston Hearn Weaver Ninth Massachusetts Regiment East Armory Saxonville Edward Davis Ninth Regiment

Merritt Arrives to Advise on Philippines Peace Talks

Major-General Merritt, who led American forces at Manila, arrived from Marseilles to brief the United States Peace Commission. The latest session adjourned at 4 pm with plans for next Friday, while Spanish and American delegates prepare further strategies. President Faure will receive the commissioners at 4:45 pm, and Merritt will accompany them to the Palace. Madrid reportedly advised by Merritt may push for limited American control, with coaling stations the main point of Spain's concessions.

Paris Merritt Manila Marseilles United States Peace Commission Philippine Islands General Merritt President Faure Palace de l’Elyses Madrid Philippines America

Giant 1900s Cleveland syndicate aims to unite warship and armor firms

An evening paper reports a massive push to fuse warship building, armor plate and gun manufacturing into a single U S syndicate with factories near Cleveland. Prominent figures including Myron T Herrick Robert Wallace Andrew Carnegie and Dr Gatling are named in talks to raise about 200 million dollars and even seek a Great Lakes canal to the sea.

Cleveland United States Great Lakes Myron T. Herrick Society of Savings Robert Wallace Cleveland Shipbuilding Company Dr. Gatling Otis Steel Works Otis Works Armstrong Andrew Carnegie Combine West San Francisco Union Iron Works Oregon

Heavy fines imposed on racing board members

Baltimore report lists penalties for actions detrimental to the racing interests of the L A W. Several individuals are fined and suspended for unsanctioned races in Washington DC and for failing to ride after entry at sanctioned meets. Fines range from 25 to 200 dollars with suspensions until paid.

Baltimore Albert Mott The Racing Board Washington DD. C Bald Cooper McFarland O. Stevens Arthur Gardiner Jay Eaton Major Taylor Kimble, Freeman Fred Sims Earl Kiser TI. Brown W . E. Becker Henry Terrill Otto Maya J. KE. Walsh Steenson Moran Throop C. BH. Gause

Senator F W Dallinger Nominated by Acclamation

Senator F W Dallinger of Cambridge was nominated by acclamation last evening by the Republicans of the second Middlesex district.

F. W. Dallinger Cambridge Mid-dlesex

Political ticket candidates named in state committee list

The document lists committee on ballots and State ticket for districts one through nine with names such as Henry W. Ashley in the first district Eugene J. O Neil in Chicopee John J. Love in Webster J Porter Morse in Marlboro Richard Pelliane in Lawrence Marcus C. Pettingill in Danvers Dennis W. McCarthy in Wakefield Ed J. Sennett in Cambridge and Daniel D. Rourke in Boston.

Joseph J. Norton Boston William H. Baker Newtons John O’hern Taunton Ed F. Maher Barnstable Ed McAlpine Learned Pittsfield John J. Raleigh Northampton Jones E. Estabrook Worcesters Charles P. McNabb Waltham Joseph J. Flynn Lawrences Frank E. Foster Beverly John J. Hogan Stephen Harrington Cambridge John Quinn Henry W. Kelley Charles E. Farrington Newton John Nolan Brockton John H. Dunn Harwood George P. Cooke Milford John H. Lee Timothy E. McCarthy Charles P W. B. Mahoney Westfield James A. Gallivan Dennis A. O’brien Chelsea Albert A. Pillar Robert K. Sears Danvers Charles E. Dean A. C. Drinkwater Braintree Francis P. Curran Woburn James H. Mellen Worcester M. J. Reidy Stephen M. Walsh Lynn Timothy J. Lynch Holyoke Frank J. Lawlor Greenfield Joseph F. Callanane Springfield John O’gara Spencer Charles D. Lewis Framingham Frank J. Symonds Lowellj P. W. Coughlin William P. Connery F. R. Gifford Somerville James E. Fitzgerald Freds. Gore Henry Lloyd John B. Whelan Weymouth James E. Sullivan Fall River Charles F. Luce New Bedford Henry W. Ashley Eugene J. O'Neil Chicopee John J. Love Webster J. Porter Morse Marlboro Richard Pelliane Lawrence Marcus C. Pettingill Dennis W. McCarthy Wakefield Ed J. Sennett Daniel D. Rourke

Autumn Hudson excursion thrills with Fitchburg line

The Hudson shows autumn colors and announces the Fitchburg railroad New York excursion on Oct. 6. The fare from Boston to Boston is quoted at 9 percent, highlighting a special rate for the trip.

Hudson New York Boston

Election recount reveals sticker ballots and shifts in votes

Differences between returns and recounts show many ballots rejected for blanket stickers on regular ballots. Candidates such as David Abrams and W H Archer shifted from 140 and 148 votes to 93 and 98. Several conventions list elected delegates and tied candidates, with minor changes after recounts across wards, notably Ward 7 and Ward 2.

David Abrams W. H. Archer House of A. J. Williams Arturo de Filippo Henry Strauss James J. Rudd William Archer Barnet Wenberg W.W. R. White W. A. Davis Scott Robinson N. F. Mondello Joseph Barron A. K. Babb William Berwin Solomon Bloom W. S. Clark Francisco di Pesa Frank J. Lewis F. K. Bradman C. P. Weston H. C. Pinkofsky Cyrus S. D. Younkin Harwood S. Palmer M. C. Cook Lewis Pennini Albert H. Horn Pennini Horn John W. Cunningham Representative James Robertson

Hodgkins Renominated by Acclamation in Middlesex Race

Senator W. H. Hodgkins of Somerville was renominated by acclamation by the Republicans of the first Middlesex district.

W. H. Hodgkins Somerville Middlesex

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