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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1896

Page

5

Corner Stone Laying For Gate of Heaven Church South Boston

Archbishop Williams led a crowd of about three thousand as the cornerstone was laid for the Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston. The new church will be a large, fireproof Roman brick building with five main entrances and grand sanctuary windows, designed by George A. Clough.

Archbishop Williams New Gate of Heaven Church South Boston Symphony Orchestra M. A. O'Reilly St. Peter’s Church Dorchester Gate of Heaven Charles B. McLaughlin St. Peter's Church Ferziani J. Heffernan Framingham A. O'Connor SS. Peter and Paul’s George W. Leahy St. Philip's Acolytes Hugh J. Mulligan Chelsea C. A. Finnigan Arlington M. J. Doody D. J. Herlihy South Boston T. Bresnahan B. C William Byrne V. R Louis Walsh St. John's Seminary P. J. O'Donnell St. Philip’s P. B. Murphy Saxonville Joshua Bodfish Canton R. J. Johnson Peter Rowan St. Philip's Church Dor Chester St. Michael's Hall Fourth Street First Street George A. Clough Robert J. Johnson Dedham Father Johnson

Unity urged by Father Sheehy in Boston lecture

Rev. Eugene Sheehy spoke on Irish Leaders Past and Present at the Boston Theatre before a large audience despite bad weather. He urged unity over factionalism, surveyed Irish leaders from Grattan to Meagher, and noted recent joint presence of Redmond and Dillon as a symbol of coming unity. Banquet plans for Oct 7 at United States Hotel were announced with several speakers listed.

Eugene Sheehy Boston Father Sheehy Parker House John P. Dwyer Patrick Flannigan Owen O'Loughlin William J. Cronin AOC Fay Mr. Cronin Ireland England Germany France Spain Henry Grattan Wolf Tone Robert Emmet the Shearlses Lord Fitzgerald O’connell Thomas Davis Thomas Francis Meagher Davis Meagher Adams House United States Hotel Thomas J. Gargan Father O'Callaghan John R. Murphy Edward Clexton John W. Corcoran T. B. Fitzpatrick

Irish convention delegates return to Boston aboard Servia

The steamer Servia brought four Irish delegates back to Boston, Rev. Denis O Callaghan Denis O Reilly Edward Tracey and Dr P J Timmins, after their hopeful return was delayed by one member John B O Higgins. They were greeted by a committee led by Daniel A McDonald and Dominick J Hart and welcomed home in the name of the people they represent.

Servia Boston Denis O'Callaghan South Denis O'Reilly Edward Tracey P. J. Timmins John B. O'Higgins Daniel A. McDonald Dominick J. Hart Michael Dever John Mahone

Brookline Congregational Society Holds First Service

The new Congregational Society of Brookline held its first service at the Beaconsfield Casino yesterday morning. Rev. George Hale, recently from Warren Massachusetts, delivered the address. Seven charter members attended with friends as the society elected a building committee to find suitable grounds.

New Congregational Society of Brookline Beaconsfield George Hale Hale Warren (Mass.) Congregational Church New Society

Erection of a Church on Tappan Street Promised

The article notes the planned church site near Tappan Street in the town’s upper area. The pastor voices solemn unity for worship, stressing that work rests on faith in Christ and mutual love, while acknowledging human faults and a higher vision guiding the effort.

Tappan Street Christ

The Eternal Lamp Rev Julian Smyth Preaches First Sermon

The Rev. Julian K. Smyth of Roxbury became pastor of the Brookline New Church Society on High Street and delivered his first sermon yesterday at 4 o'clock. The church was filled as he spoke from the text The Eternal Lamp urging unity between pastor and members to keep the lamp of the Lord filled with the oil of love.

Julian K. Smyth Roxbury Brookliine New Church Society High Street

Bethany Baptist Holds Memorial Service for Hebe Disaster Victims

A Roxbury congregation mainly of street railway company employees attended a special memorial service at Bethany Baptist Church on West Cottage Street. Rev. Herbert Judson White led the rites as a male chorus performed several musical selections.

Bethany Baptist Church West Cottage Street Roxbury Street Railway Company Hebe Herbert Judson White

Keane resigns as rector of Catholic University of America

Bishop John J. Keane resigns at papal request after nine years as rector. Pope Leo XIII offers him archbishopric, options to remain in the United States or go to Rome. Keane accepts, plans rest on the Pacific coast, praises the Holy Father and trustees for guiding the university’s future.

Washington John J. Keane Catholic University’of America Leo III Keane Catholic University of America Cardinal Gibbons Leo XIII Pope Leo John Joseph Keane Ajasso Brother University At Rome United States Congregation of Studies Congregation of the Propaganda St. Peter’s Holy Father Divine Providence Pacific Fiis America Father Garrigan

Cure of Cancer Led to Medical Breakthrough

A historic medical note describes how the success in treating a cancer case with surgery revealed a new path in disease research. The passage frames cancer as an incurable disease and highlights the knife as a treatment, leading to further discovery in medical science.

Ypsilanti Ad Promotes Blood Disease Remedy

An advertisement from Ypsilanti promotes a product named Nature's own true remedy for all blood diseases. It urges readers to alert a sufferer and references CQ 104 Broad St Boston as contact information.

Fusion collapses in Virginia for presidential electors

Richmond dispatch reports all efforts to form a fusion electoral ticket in Virginia failed. Democrats proposed electors to vote for Bryan and Watson or Bryan and Sewall, but Populists rejected both plans. With no agreement, fusion ends as filed electors reach the secretary of the Commonwealth.

Washington Richmond Virginia Bryan Watson Sewall Secretary of the Commonwealth Staunton

Fusion Talks Persist in Indiana and West Virginia

Populist Chairman Butler asserts fusion in Indiana may not be defeated, noting differing conditions from other states. National leaders urge delaying alliances on Congress and state candidates until electoral slate is set. Indiana shows ten Democratic and five Populist electors, with Populists sticking to their plan despite Democrat pressure.

Washington Butler Indiana West Virginia National Committee Jones Bryan Virginia

Teen thief tied to Sedley diamonds in Coast town raid

Benjamin Webber, 19, was arrested in Bar Harbor on suspicion of stealing diamonds and watches from Henry Sedley's New York summer home last Thursday night. Officers found a revolver and false whiskers on him. He confessed to the theft and to organizing a gang. diamonds valued at 300 dollars, watches at 100 dollars, and 15 dollars in cash were recovered at a location he named.

Bar Harbor Crow's Nest Benjamin Webber Henry Sedley New York Sedley Webber

Almanac on hand for ten cents at Boston boat counting room

The second edition of the Post Almanac for 189 will be sold for ten cents, with publication price set at twenty five cents. It contains full election reports, silver and gold statistics, financial tables, and many other information. 432 pages. Apply at the Boston boat counting room.

The Post Almanac Boston

Freighter Roman Cleared After Diver’s Inspection

The freighter Roman departs for Liverpool after a successful under hull inspection by diver Michael Sullivan. No serious damage found aside from a bent propeller blade. Second Mate Parry is slightly hurt from a grounding incident, and Captain Michael Brenan dies after injuries from a prior fall.

Roman Liverpool George’s Island Hoosac Charlestown Michael Sullivan Captain Roberts Fort Warren Captain Fowler Golden Cavendish Fowler Parry Michael Brenan Boston Towboat Company

Proposed Island Tent Hospital To Save Infants In Heat

Dr William G Macdonald city physician Boston Board of Health proposes using a small island beyond the Marine Park iron pier in South Boston for tents and a milk plant to treat hundreds of infants with cholera infantum during summer. The plan would provide outdoor and indoor patient facilities with nurses from City Hospital and be reachable by electric cars. He cites 24388 deaths last July and August with 919 infants and 492 due to cholera infantum, arguing weather contributed to over 600 deaths.

William G. Macdonald Boston Board of Health Macdonald Iron Pier Marine Park Boston City Hospital City Point Quircy

Girl Dies of Hydrophobia After Mad Dog Bite

Carrie Koch six year old daughter of Mrs Koch of White street Danbury Connecticut died this afternoon from hydrophobia two weeks after being bitten by a mad dog. Symptoms appeared last Thursday with refusal to drink or eat and grew worse despite medical advice from the Pasteur Institute in New York. The dog also bit a boy named Mahoney who received Pasteur Institute treatment and is apparently well. The attacking dogs were killed and horses kept under observation.

Danbury Conn Carrie Koch New York

Sermon Defends Ministers Against Bryan Statement

The Rev. Robert McDonald at Warren Avenue Baptist Church rebukes William Jennings Bryan’s remark that gospel ministers are luxurious loafers. He notes Bryan's Christian background, praises pastors’ long labors, and urges apology or forgiveness from Bryan and God.

Warren Avenue Baptist Church Robert McDonald William Jennings Bryan McDonald Wilmington Del Bryan Maine Sewall Judas Iscariot Mr. Bryan

Florida Election Set for Tuesday in 1894

Jacksonville reports Florida voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose Governor W D Bloxham, Supreme Court justice, all House members, sixteen Senators, and county officials. Three tickets exist Democratic Republican and Populist with expected large turnout and a Democratic plurality anticipated. In 1890 total statewide vote was 40 749 with Democratic leader Mitchell and Populist Baskins among others.

Jacksonville Fla Florida Supreme Court House of Representatives Senate W. D. Bloxham E. R. Gun Hawley

Row Over Politics Ends With Man Fractured Skull

On Rochester Street in the South End early yesterday morning Harry F. B. Sheehan was knocked down during a local politics dispute with rival Curry. He struck his head on a curbstone, fracturing his skull, and was taken to City Hospital in a semi conscious state. He was described as not in a dangerous condition by late last night.

Rochester Street South End Harry F. B. Sheehan City Hospital Sheehan Curry

Bryan Heads South After Restful Stop in St Louis

William J. Bryan rested in St Louis then left for Memphis where he will speak tomorrow. A Memphis committee escorted him and Tennessee Democratic officials Carroll and Congressman McMillin accompany him. A busy tour is planned for Monday and Tuesday.

ST. Louis William J. Bryan Memphis Tenn Bryan Carroll Democratic Central Committee of Tennessee Congressman McMillin

Thurman Club Mock Trial Ends In Not Guilty Verdict

A musical entertainment and mock trial by the Thurman Club at Meridian street East Boston featured William Rogers charged with the theft of seventeen shrimp. Judge Marshall Brown presided, witnesses were led by Thomas F. Rice, and William Mahoney defended. The jury, with Rep Bradley as foreman, returned not guilty after a thirty minute deliberation in the smoking room. An evening concert followed with John Agnew, George Nolan, Boston City Quartet, William Troy, Gus Molenaro, and Thurman Mandolin Quartet performing.

Thurman Club Meridian Street Boston William Rogers Marshall Brown Thomas F. Rice William Mahoney Representative Bradley John Agnew George Nolan South Boston Boston City Quartet William Troy Gus Molenaro Thurman Mandolin Quartet

Train Schedules for New England Lines and Branches

Rail timetable list shows departures and stops across Manchester Concord New Boston North Weare Henniker and other stations on multiple branches including the Perry Valley and St. Johnsbury routes. Services note seasonal adjustments with Oct 10 end dates and limited weekend trains.

Union Station Boston Bangor Lewiston Manchester Adeoe Sina Saturna Conway Intervale Glen Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Whitefield Lancaster Long Island Centre Harbor GRD Trunk R. R MAINE Concord North Wearh Henniker North Weare Pe Tea Hooksett Suncoor Pittsfield Suncoor Ee Sunny Asean Belmont Tilton Lakeport Meredith Ashland West Plymouth Island Wes Wolieboro Weirs Warren Haverhill Campton North Woodstock Pag SeApe Valley Liskon Pristol Claremont Hanover ST. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooke ST. J Montpelier Burlington White River Junction Montreal Aia White River White River Sens Quebec Boston Air Line

Mortgagee's Sale of Personal Property in Boston

Mortgagee Clara B. Wilson will auction all property described in a Boston mortgage to foreclose due to default. The sale is set for October 18 1896 at 10 o'clock in the morning at 113 Devonshire Street, Room 67, Boston.

A. S. Mitchell Devonshire Street Boston Wilbert A. Spencer Ellen A. Mallette Clara E. Wilson Clara B. Wilson Mass State Street Custom House Winslow Warren Commonwealth OF Masachuseits State House Albert L. Harwood John Drohan

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