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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1895
Page
3
The Rev. Walter Calley spoke on The Attitude of the Church Toward Divorce from Matthew 18 at Tabernacle Baptist, urging a founders stance amid rising divorce grounds. He cited desertion cruelty infidelity and drunkenness as causes and warned against fashionable divorce echoing Roman collapse.
President Patton of Princeton preached at Appleton Chapel, Cambridge, on the supernatural origin of Christianity and what beliefs are binding. He argued religion presupposes God, discussed resurrection, and noted Christianity offers salvation while morality and theism align with other faiths. He warned many are indifferent to their beliefs.
Evangelist C L Jackson opened a series of revival meetings in Melrose with a mass Town Hall gathering of about 1500 within minutes. An overflow session at the Baptist Church heard Rev Davis and Jackson as continued nightly services are planned for several weeks with afternoon sessions midweek.
Francis E Connolly of the Boston Y M C U will compete for the Suffolks at the New England championships with his best events in the jumps. Tommy Conneff may gain fitness for the New England championships. Jackson to captain Boston Latin second eleven while Hickey will play center. McCusker, American champion swimmer, to compete at the three days of swimming in Austin Texas November 4 5 and 6. Pennsylvania football appears weak at back of the line and Wharton may move to half back. Yale discusses Ganford at center with senior Law School eligibility. Cornell looks to improvement with Wyckoff Beacham Taussig Rogers Starbuck McHaughlin and Fennell practicing. Fennell likely at center. Dartmouth announces the twenty seventh annual handicap games on alumni field featuring multiple track and field events. Horace Sears elected manager of Dartmouth freshmen baseball. N E B A A U championship committee to meet tonight at 8 in the S A C rooms. Excursion to New York via Albany and Hudson River from Far River Line and Boston via Boston Albany starts Oct 8.
In a lively preelection scene Democrats and Republicans prepare caucuses Friday night to nominate state representatives for the General Court. Ward by ward, candidates include Manasseh E. Bradley seeking renomination and ex-Representative Flynn returning to contest. Ward 10 division rumors involve Ward 10 candidates Crockett and Bradbury amid A P A dissension, with talk of cross-party support to defeat regulars.
Fall on for senator Thomas F Fallon of Ward 19 rejects claims that four or five of his ward delegates back ex Representative Richard Sullivan for the eighth Suffolk senatorial seat. He presents a signed pledge reaffirming support for Fallon and notes Ward 25 as the clash ground with Alderman Lee's stance uncertain.
A meeting held at 135 Broadway pursued support for Michael J. McCullough for Representative to the General Court in Ward 18. Precinct reports were favorable and the assembly voted to form a committee of the whole to further promote his candidacy.
The Republicans of Watertown and Belmond will hold a joint caucus at Watertown Town Hall next Wednesday evening to nominate a candidate for the Legislature from the Tenth Middlesex county district. It is likely Representative Frank Chandler of Belmond will be renominated by acclamation.
A published letter by D M Oliver about trouble at North Avenue Congregational Church Cambridge sparks denials from W J Mandell and other church leaders. They deny accusations against Deacon Foxcroft and assert their actions, including calls to Mr Smith, were misrepresented.
Newell Foster, 26, confessed to burning three incendiary fires in Ward 5 near old Essex yard in Lawrence. The fires struck a Monroe Paper Mill storehouse on Merrimac Street, Hale’s bobbin shop, and an unoccupied cottage on Walnut Street, causing total losses of about 4,000, 500, and 7 to 8,000 dollars respectively. Foster, employed by Hale, had been suspected and was arrested after the Hale shop blaze. He initially denied the last fire before admitting all three.
An early morning blaze at Richard Totman’s Commercial street bakery in East Weymouth caused 300 dollars in property damage and 1500 dollars in stock loss, mostly from smoke. The fire, set in rear-box pile, prompted swift department action to prevent spread. Insurance covers the loss. officer Patrick Butler later arrested Benjamin T. Raymond on suspicion of arson.
A fire alarm from Box 513 at 8:35 PM reported a blaze in a one story frame building at 134 Boylston Street Jamaica Plain. The property owner is Robert Page and Henry Zepp operates the barber shop. Cause undetermined and damage estimated at 150 dollars.
An alarm from Box 4 reported a small blaze in a North Beacon street cow barn owned by the Brooks heirs. Evidence suggested youthful arsonists as windows were broken and lighted paper was thrown inside. Damages totaled ten dollars.
The Saugus race course lists 166 entries for Tuesday opening day on October 15. Entries for the second week close Friday. Horse names include Sabina, Miloneywood, Neywood, Vega, Miss Fullerton, Lavalard, Canary, Pang Bad, Phallas, Bon Percy, Architett, Pharos, Duke, Slavonic, Miss Nelson, Belmont Stakes, Ripiet, and more. Numerous owners and farms across New England and beyond are represented in the preliminary roster.
New Orleans sports opinion on James J. Corbett and Dr Gibbs clash over courage claims. Bud Renard and Joseph Sporl discuss unlikely Corbett–Fitzsimmons bout, costs, and venue hurdles. Boston figures anticipate Griffo–Davigne title bout. several preliminaries and challenges noted amid prize fight debates.
Armenian refugees press for safety in Constantinople as changes ripple through the Porte with new advisers named to manage the crisis.
Constantinople reports say a former grand vizier has become foreign affairs minister and that six diplomats plan a collective note to the Porte. Currie urges amnesty for Armenians, while foreign guards prepare winter moorings to shield foreigners. Violence continues with deaths in Kasim and rioting blame on Turkish side. Armenians seek refuge in churches and British embassy garden.
The Mystic Park card features top trotters and pacers entering a closing-season meet. Tomorrow includes 2:08 pacing and 2:22 events with Yankee Tuck and Shock among entries. Midweek offers 2:10 trotting and 2:11 pacing events, all slated to start at 1 o'clock.
In Paris on October 6 Omnium won the Prix du Council Municipal under rainy conditions with La Sagittaire second and Le Justicier third. President Faure attended the event as the track was heavy from rainfall.
In Kansas City on October 6 the Omaha Kid and George Stout A fought twelve rounds. A foul in the twelfth led to the Kid being awarded the battle by his seconds and officials.
Sioux City Iowa October 6 The Republican Representative convention at Rolfe finally adjourned without a nomination after seven thousand one hundred thirty seven ballots were cast during its intermittent sessions.
A shoe advertised as never sold before for under five dollars presents the latest English style with the Custom Toe and Extension Edge in calf Russia calf and enamel. Priced at three fifty, sold only at a chain of stores listed in multiple cities including Boston New York Washington Baltimore Brockton and Providence with a Brockton factory.
A Brownie open century is planned for next Sunday with routes Boston to Salem and return then Framingham and return. Two groups start at 6 and 8, entry fee $1, entries via Razoux Handy and Harry C. Brooks. Souvenir prize displays and club prizes for most finished seconds.
American cyclist Banker won a trial heat in the Prix Ville de Paris race at Paris on October 6, defeating Barras. The final heat is scheduled for next Sunday.
American champion McCusker and English challenger Nuttall are expected to contest in San Francisco for the world swimming championship with a $7000 purse. A seven race series will decide the title, dates set between December 25 and 28, and thirty six events arranged over the period. Entries for the contests and Austin Texas meets should be sent to James McCusker in Everett, Massachusetts.
In Farmummsville Oct 6 the Foxes of Foxes Baseball Club celebrated winning Worcester county championship from Lyceums of Worcester who had held it for two years. A noon parade and ball game 15 to 4 against Hay s Worcester team preceded a large evening dance.
Country Club hosts a four day autumn meeting featuring whippet races starting at 2 pm each Wednesday and daily polo fits and gymkhana events. Aimed at society crowds, the programme promises varied sport and entertaining diversions with spectators invited to attend.
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