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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1894

Page

2

Independent candidacy rows in eighth Suffolk Senate race

Granville A. Fuller, rejecting Baker backed by Ward 22, defends his own bid for the eighth Suffolk Senatorial district. He rebuts charges of deception and ties to the A P A, asserts he did not seek the nomination, and says the convention would decide the best candidate.

Suffolk L. Baker J. Kean Fier New H. L. Baker Jon Baker Balters Ward 19 Ward Arb. Ay The Granville A. Fuller Brighton Boston

Disputed History of First Town Meeting Site Emerges at Hearing

A state special committee weighing the location of America’s first town meeting and the first publicly funded school reconvened at the State House. Salem's Rantoul urged delaying action. Plymouth and others pressed claims for Plymouth, Gloucester, Provincetown, and Dedham. The Rev. Slatter backed Dedham. hearing adjourned.

America State House Rantoul Salem William T. Davis Plymouth William Bradford Carver Henry F. Jenks Boston Boston Latin School Arthur Lord J. J. Somes Gloucester Mr. Felt Northboro Provincetown Carlos Slatter Dedham

Evening Schools Open in Cambridge With Large Attendance

Cambridge evening high grammar and drawing schools opened with strong turnout. Over 300 scholars registered for freehand and high school classes at English High School under Principal Joseph A. Coolidge. Grammar classes met at Allston Putnam Shepard Webster with principals Parker Hurley Arnold Cawthorne. Mechanical drawing started at Central square city building with 92 registrants. instructors include R. D. Gardner Holden Houghton Caldwell.

Cambridge Joseph A. Coolidge Allston Edward G. Parker Putnam John H. Hurley Shepard George A. Arnold Webster Edward E. Cawthorne

Ward 19 Caucus Trial Drama Ends With Delayed Verdict

Testimony focused on tally sheets, false totals, and who handled ballots at a Ward 19 caucus. Prosecutor Moran accused Mulhern and allies of manipulating counts while Galvin and Dowd argued for disclosure and proper procedures. Judge Bolster adjourned to resume next Wednesday.

Dowd Melanson Hickey Mulhern Connor Boys Gunning Lynch Good Mark Lynch McCarthy Galvin Mr. Galvin Moran Rattery Rush Bolster Commonwealth Democratic Party J. M. Galvin City Hall Merritt Senator Fitzgerald Boston Patrick Maguire

Pure Whisky Said To Banish Germs In Air And Water

An advertisement asserts that germs cause most diseases and spread via air and water. It claims germ activity can be halted by regular use of pure medicinal whiskey, specifically naming Duffy's Pure Malt as the only truly pure option in America. It urges readers to buy from reputable druggists and grocers.

America Duffy

Judge Holmes Follows Father’s Bier in Sorrowful Procession

Judge Holmes walked behind his father’s bier with a tall frame marked by severe features softened by grief. His somber procession reflected deep sorrow as onlookers paid tribute.

Judge Holmes

The Power of Love Temperance Drama in East Cambridge

The Father Mathew Dramatic Club of East Cambridge presented last evening a temperance drama titled The Power of Love in St John’s Hall. Written for the occasion by Fred Marchmont and supervised by the author, with J T Scanlon assisting, the hall was crowded and the play drew applause. At special request it will be repeated next Wednesday evening with many temperance advocates in attendance.

Father Mathew Dramatic Club East Cambridge Fred Marchmont J.T. Scanlon St. John’s Hall

Funeral of the Boston poet and civic figure Holmes

The funeral for the late Boston poet and judge Oliver Wendell Holmes is described with detail of attendees, services, and tributes from notable figures and institutions including Julia Ward Howe, Annie Fields, Harvard University, and the Saturday Club. The procession travels first through King's Chapel to Mt. Auburn amid rain and solemn homage.

Holmes John Holmes John T. Morse William Upham Wendell Upham Fitz Godley Christ Boston Julia Ward Howe Annie Fields Sarah Orne Jewett Miss Liam H. Lyons William Minot Henry Lee KE. Bell G. A. Door Pratt William H. Lyons All Souls’ Church C. P. Putnam James Chadwick Charles’ Fallen Adams Samuel A. Green Henry S. Hyde H.L. Grew Thomas J. Gargan Henry G. Denny George O. Shattuck Lewis Dabney Charles Francis Adams Horace Eliot Charles Eliot Norton H. B. Walcott H. O. Houghton George H. Mifflin Houghton, Mifflin & Co Dr. Holmes Massachusetts Medical Society The Massachusetts Historical Society American Academy C. C. Jackson J. J. Putnam J. J. Minot Jackson C. L. Jackson F. M. Lee Harry Jackson Archibald M. Howe Lowers Golden Gate Bohemian Club San Francisco

A. O. H. Ball Opens Division 34 in Lexington

The first A. O. H. Division 34 ball in Lexington was held at Town Hall tonight with about 800 attendees. D. C. Kelleher directed the floor and led the grand march.

Lexington Town Hall D. C. Kelleher

Man Held for Murder in West End Fatality

Judge Burke in Municipal Court yesterday held Martin Fallon on murder charges for the Sept 27 West End death of Thomas H. Mitchell. Prosecution offered no new evidence. defense sought assault manslaughter. Judge ruled it manslaughter in intent and set bail at 6000 dollars. Fallon to appear before the Superior Court grand jury in November.

Burke Martin Fallon Thomas H. Mitchell West End Thomas W. Proctor Proctor Fallon Superior Court

American Wringer Co. Wringers, Mangles and Sweepers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 76.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Free Medical Services Extended by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham

Examinations and medical attendance are offered free to all during hard times by Dr Dewey the specialist. Offices at 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street open 9 to 1 and 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 except Sunday 10 to 4 Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

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