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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1894

Page

2

Munyons Dyspepsia Cure Featured in Cambridge Ad

Florence Keough of Baldwin Street Cambridge testifies to Munyons Dyspepsia and Nerve Cure with rapid improvement after failure elsewhere. An invite announces free examinations and trials for catarrh at Hotel Pelham Tremont and Boylston Streets with no charge until proven helpful. Eminent doctors available, open daily including Sunday afternons.

Florence Keough Baldwin Street Cambridge Munyon Homeopathic Home Remedy Company

War reports stir Ning Po as Japanese ships sighted

Shanghai dispatches describe five Japanese warships seen near Ning Po entrance causing panic in the city. A London despatch notes foreign customs officials in Pekin fleeing with families. Chinese troops retreat from Ping Yang and consolidate at Ngan with others from the Yalu area. The Times notes uncertainty over prisoner counts while confirming Japanese victory and Chinese collapse in Corea. The Hankow viceroy fortifies Woochang amid fears of mob violence.

London Shanghai The Central News Ning-Po Star Today Pekin Post Ping Yang Ngan Yalu River Shun-King the Times Halliday Macartney Corea Hankow Woochang

American Fleet May Cooperate With Foreign Vessels in Asia

The cruiser Charleston arrived at Yokohama joining five American ships under Commodore Carpenter as of China duties. Secretary Herbert said two weeks ago orders urged coordinating with other fleets to protect nationals in treaty ports, with eight ships by December 1 and operations in at least fifteen ports. British and American vessels would divide ports to safeguard citizens.

Washington Charleston Asia Coffin Cable Yokohama Carpenter Tien Tsin Baltimore New York Detroit Norfolk Herbert Admiral Carpenter

Admiralty Dispatch Ships to China After Cabinet Council

The first class cruiser St George and second class cruiser Eolus head to China from Portsmouth and the Mediterranean. Gunboats Readbreast and Pigeon of the East India squadron are also ordered to Chinese waters. This follows today's cabinet council decision.

London Admiralty China St. George Portsmouth Eolus Mediterranean Readbreast Pigeon East India Squadron Cabinet Council

Vengeful Policy Kings Targeted in Boston Inquiry

Edward G Johnston of Marblehead son of a major policy king, was arrested on a warrant charging him with promoting and maintaining a policy lottery at 31 Dock Square. Three players who won 3800 and were refused payment named him among others including George F Goodwin Timothy Hurley and M A Fitzgerald. Johnston to be arraigned in Municipal Court today.

Policy Kings Boston Edward G. Johnston Marblehead Dock Square Ck Square Henry Gig George F. Goodwin Timothy Hurley M. A. Fitzgerald Johnston

Daughter of Drexel in peril in Philadelphia family

Par Harbor Me October 4 The little daughter of John R Drexel of Philadelphia is dangerously sick and not expected to live through the night.

Par Harbor John R. Drexel Philadelphia

City Clerk Galvin Discusses Caucus Act Records

In an interview Galvin explains the caucus act lacks returns to the city clerk and that sealed ballots and check lists, not tally sheets, are the only official records. He notes no precinct returns or delegate lists are kept by the clerk and urges precinct based caucuses for clearer results.

Ward 19 Galvin Law Department Post Ward 18 Roxbury Law Department of

Republicans and APA Prepare for State Convention in Boston

The GOP and APA anticipate clashes at the state convention in Music Hall with a large crowd expected tonight. Ex Senator Shaw declines a run for treasurer as APA backers push for a challenge. Democrats plan to travel to Boston for weekend sessions amid limited train service.

Democratic Conventions Set in Ninth and Tenth Districts

Both parties meet tonight with the Ninth District at the Democratic State committee headquarters and the Tenth District at Gray's Hall in South Boston. Senator Fitzgerald is expected to be nominated by acclamation with Kennedy and Hayes assisting. Water Commissioner McNary is poised for nomination in the Tenth, while Ex City Architect Atwood faces potential independent Republican opposition over the next four days.

Music Hall Stranahan Tremont House John McPartland State Committee Edward F. Shaw Henry M. Phillips Phillips Samuel Winslow Republican State Committee Boston Commonwealth Ninth Democratic State Committee Gray's Hall South Boston O'Neil Fitzgerald Kennedy East Boston James E. Hayes Charlestown McNary Atwood

German American association backs Coakley for senator

At Conant Hall the German American Citizens Association voted to support Timothy Wilfred Coakley in the Suffolk senatorial district. Coakley was notified, thanked the group, and pledged to serve the district faithfully. his address drew enthusiastic applause.

McEttrick Declares He Is Not a Convention Candidate

Congressman Michael J. McEttrick publicly states he is not a candidate in the Massachusetts district convention to be held at Gray's Hall in South Boston. He says he seeks re election on his record and from the people and rejects caucus and convention nominations as machine driven.

Michael J. McEttrick Massachusetts Gray's Hall South Boston Congress National Congress Boston

O'Neil Withdraws From Ninth District Convention

Joseph H. O'Neil announces he will not have his name presented at the ninth district Democratic congressional convention after caucus delegates favored others. He thanks supporters and pledges loyal support to the eventual nominee. Boston, October 3, 1894.

Joseph H. O'Neil Boston

Contenders in district race stir mugwump hints

Oct 11 reports district politics with Ex Mayor Alger most named for the nomination and Dr Everett also mentioned. Dr Everett’s supporters claim a sizable mugwump bloc could help him challenge Congressman McCall, as venue for the convention remains undecided.

Alger Everett McCall

Draper Wins renomination in eleventh district race

Congressman William F. Draper of Hopedale gained renomination yesterday amid a crowd in Wesleyan Hall Boston. Colonel Thomas L Livermore lauded Draper's scars and victory over George Fred Williams. A committee reported Draper, who spoke of prosperity from tariff laws and urged Republicans to explain the plan to the people.

William F. Draper Hopedale Eleventh Wesleyan Hall Boston Thomas L. Livermore George Fred Williams Draper

Democrats Open Headquarters Across City Wards

A list shows ward by ward Democrat headquarters providing naturalization registration and assessment information. Locations include Marion and Havre streets corner Ward 1, Maverick Square Lyceum Hall Ward 2, 236 Broadway Ward 13, Field's Building Field's Corner Ward 24, Warren Building Brighton Ward 25, and others across wards 3 through 23 with specific street corners halls and addresses.

Marion Havre Streets Lyceum Cambridge Street

Lundy Campaign Builds Momentum in Ward 20

Joseph Lundy, seeking legislative honors in Ward 20, intensifies campaign with rallies and a planned district stump. His challenge for a joint debate with Mr. Casey awaits reply as canvassing yields encouraging prospects and strong attendee applause in Precinct 1.

Joseph Lundy Casey Lundy

Brine as Compromise Candidate for Third Councillor District

William H. Brine of Somerville is urged as a strong compromise pick to fill the third councillor district seat after the late Joseph Leeson. A Charlestown Republican, liberal in outlook, says the convention should nominate Brine to counter the A P A. Brine is a successful businessman and longtime Republican, seen as a formidable, experienced candidate despite no prior office holds.

William H. Brine Somerville Tremont Street Joseph Leeson Newton Charlestown Brine

Renomination by acclamation at Suffolk Republican convention

The Suffolk county Republican convention met last night at Wesleyan Hall with Henry F. Spach calling the meeting to order. Ex-Representative Franklin O. Barnes served as chairman and H. A. Thomas as secretary. Representative John E. Tuttle moved the renomination of Register Thomas F. Temple, seconded by John Backup, and the motion was unanimously carried.

Register of Deeds Thomas F. Temple Suffolk County Wesleyan Hall Henry F. Spach Boston Franklin O. Barnes Chelsea H. A. Thomas Winthrop John E. Tuttle Dorchester Register Temple John Backup Roxbury

Ex Representative Leahey Plans Independent Campaign in Ward 6

Ex Representative Dennis J. Leahey aims for the House seat in Ward 6 as an independent Democratic candidate. He quotes facing opponents Representative Martin F. Ryder and Councilman Daniel D. Rourke, while Ryder and Rourke have no Democratic caucus challengers next Wednesday night. Leahey previously served one term in 1886 and was defeated for renomination by Harvey N. Collison.

Dennis J. Leahey Martin F. Ryder Daniel D. Rourke Leahey Harvey N. Collison Metropol

Leahey Records Separate From Democratic Side

Leahey has since remained outside the Democratic breast works. The note indicates a split or divergence within party alignments and party operations.

Itan Sewerage Board Leahey Democratic

Rally at Roxbury hall backs Daniel C. Casey renomination

Odd Fellows Hall at 10 Warren street in Roxbury hosted a lively rally last night for Daniel C. Casey seeking renomination to the General Court. About 500 people attended with speeches from Representative Timothy Holland and others.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Warren Street Roxbury Daniel C. Casey Timothy Holland Ward 19 Richard W. Gerraughty John A. Mansfield Richard W. Hurley H. A. Kenny

Rally for Tim othy W Coakley in Ward 22 near Alley's brewery

An open air rally in support of Tim othy W Coakley for Senator in the eighth Suffolk district will be held weather permitting on New Heath street Ward 22 near Alley's brewery. Speakers include M J Coyle Thomas F Dolan and John E Harrington.

Timothy W. Coakley Suffolk New Heath Street Ward 22 Alley’s Mr. Coakley M. J. Coyle Thomas F. Dolan John E. Harrington

Corbett Senate Rally Held in Charles Town Hall

A Stevenson Democratic Club rally in Charles Town promoted Joseph J. Corbett for senator. John Hartnett presided at the Chapman Street headquarters with speakers Corbett, John J. O Callaghan, James H. Conley, John J. Sullivan, and James F. Cavanagh.

Joseph J. Corbett Charlestown Stevenson Democratic Club Chapman Street John Hartnett Corbett John J. O'Callaghan James H. Conley John J. Sullivan James F. Cavanagh

Keefe Heads the Seventh District Democratic Committee

The Seventh Congressional District Democratic Committee met at the Democratic State committee headquarters and organized with Timothy J. Keefe of Chelsea as chairman, John J. Hogan of Charlestown as secretary, and Michael Low of Wakefield as treasurer.

Seventh Congressional District Democratic Committee Democratic State Committee Timothy J. Keefe Chelsea John J. Hogan Charlestown Michael Low Wakefield

Ryan endorsed for General Court by Rockdale Club

James F. Ryan, a candidate for Representative to the General Court, receives the unanimous indorsement of the Rockdale Social Club of Ward 16. The endorsement highlights Ryan as the preferred choice for voters in the ward.

James F. Ryan General Court Rockdale

Wilkesbarre Triumphs Over Boston In Exhibition

Nearly 3000 spectators watched Wilkesbarre defeat Boston 8 to 4 at Athletic Park, Wilkesbarre. Meekin hurled a strong game for the home club allowing seven hits, while Stivetts and Staley were hit at crucial moments. Batteries Meekin Rogers for Wilkesbarre and Stivetts Staley Tenney for Boston.

Wilkesbarre Penn Boston Athletic Park Meekin Stivetts Staley Rsobtone Oi S.ccsnoosesiece Rogers Tenney

Harriott and Tighe Complete Long Transcontinental Ride

George F. Harriott and William F. Tighe of Boston finished a cross country trek to San Francisco in Springfield after mud slips and fatigue. Mrs Harriott was injured in Newton Centre when thrown from the wheel. They plan to depart for Albany at 7 AM to follow the New York Central line.

Springfield George F. Harriott William F. Tighe Boston San Francisco

Officers Elected by Society of the Army of the Tennessee

At the Society of the Army of the Tennessee meeting in Council Bluffs Iowa officers were elected with General Greenville M. Dodge named president and General James A. Williamson General Robert N. Pearson and others as vice presidents secretaries and treasurer. Colonel Fred Grant chosen orator for next meeting in Cincinnati on September 18.

Council Bluffs Society of the Army of the Tennessee Greenville M. Dodge Iowa James A. Williamson Robert N. Pearson Illinois Charles C. Walcott Ohio John D. McClure Henry Ll. Morrill Missouri D. A. Mulvane Kansas Joseph W. Paddock Nebraska Josephf. French Minnesota J. P. Muhlenberg Michigan George P. Richmond Wisconsin H. Sherman Andrew Hickenloper Cornelius Cadle M. F. Force Fred Grant William Warner Cincinnati

Free Medical Examinations by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham

Dr Dewey, specialist, will continue free examinations and medical attendance for all during hard times. Offices 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, and 6 to 8 pm. Sunday 10 to 4 pm. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

Lexow committee hears alarming corruption testimonies

At 11 am the Lexow committee opened with Mrs. Sarah Brown testifying she sued lawyer Isaac Cohen for 6500 and accused Officers Callahan and Savage of pressuring her to drop the suit. She says Savage attacked her daughter Lizzie. Brown was later arrested for keeping a disorderly house. Lizzie corroborates. Susannah Martin detailed payoffs to Gerry ring protectors and a $8000 to $10,000 total paid to police. An adjournment follows to next Tuesday.

New York Lexow Committee Sarah Brown Isaac Cohen Callahan Officer Savage Cohen Callahan Savage Lizzie Europe Allen Street Allaire Frank Wilson Wilson Pennsylvania Gerry

City steamer resumes Deer Island route in first class condition

Officers report a series of incidents including a dentist silver theft arrest of B C Williamson from 44 Fleet Street and recovery of the $100 item. A Roxbury worker, Nelson W Smith, 27, fractured his leg at Alley’s Brewery. Police raid a Chelsea Street policy shop seizing gaming implements and three men connected to a Wabash ship repairs crew. The Solomon Viner and Simon Nuddleman larceny trial continued with key witness David Starr detailing the Sunday morning theft from his Salem Street Hebrew baths office.

Nelson W. Smith Schiller Street Roxbury Alley’s City Hospital Solomon Viner Simon Nuddleman David Starr Hebrew Baths Salem Street Municipal Criminal Court Burke Mr. Starr

Stolen Silverware Found at Post Office Building

Police know nothing of the theft as janitor Haley discovers a bundle of silverware marked Youngs Parker Tremont House Clark Tavern in a Post Office building. Hotel proprietors report no losses and no thefts have been reported, with speculation a playful thief targeted inns.

Haley Young’s Parker’s Tremont House Clark’s Tavern

Jewel thieves bolt Diamond Stolen in Maple Street Burglary

Burglars entered Mrs. W. W. Stewart's Maple Street house in Springfield between 6 and 7 pm and took diamonds and jewelry valued at several thousand dollars. Police seeking suspects and evidence.

Springfield W. W. Stewart Maple Street

Notice to Voters in Boston Registrars Office Details

Boston voters are informed that qualified voter lists are printed and posted across precincts. Central Office hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. evening registration sessions run 6 to 10 p.m. October 4 to October 17. Tax payment not required unless not yet assessed. Ward offices listed by number and location. Registration closes October 17 at 10 p.m. Signed Linus E. Pearson Michael Carney John A. Collins.

Board of Registrars of Voters Beacon Street Boston Chapman Schoolhouse Eutaw Street Armory Maverick Street Bunker Hill Street Lexington Street Baldwin Street City Hall City Square North Bennet Street Charity Chardon Street Wells Blossom Street Anderson Street Central Office Starr King Tennyson Street Pierpont Hudson Street Spellman Broadway B Street Hawes Church East Fourth Street Dorchester Street Washington Street Waltham Street West Concord Street Cabot Street Vine Street Court House Roxbury Street Phillips, Cor. Smith Street Municipal Court Room Seaverns Avenue Adams Street Linus E. Pearson Michael Carney John A. Collins

Boy Killed Riding Freight Train Between Cities

Nine year old John Formanack of 153 Paris Street East Boston died after falling from a Boston and Albany freight car on a bridge between East Boston and Chelsea. The wheels crushed his left thigh and doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital amputated the leg, but he died at 7 PM. Medical Examiner Harris will investigate.

John Formanack Paris Street East Boston Chelsea Formanack Boston & Albany Railroad Massachusetts General Hospital Harris

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ning PO U. S J. R. Drexel Nasalene G.O.P. and APA Secs Wil Flowers of America Wild Flowers OF America Sullivan Coakley Wettrick Eighth Congressional District Main Springs Bell’s Irving Sherman Grant P. O the Post Dickens Cooper W. H. Brine Leeson Keefe Ryan Indorsed Mrs. Harriott Tennessee Army Tales OF J. Putnam Bradlee Deer Island B. C. Williamson Fleet Street Eugene P Portland Chelsea Street Charles Goldrich Cook Navy Yard L. A. W. Racing Board F. H. Allen Mass F. Mayo W. F. Saunders W. E. Sims Curtin Boston Custom House Dockery Commission American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont Isi Tremont Masonic Temple City OF Waltham United States G. N. Collins Leeds Street Goeld American Dental Parlors Tremont St Boston Museum
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