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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1897

Page

8

First Irish Independent League Convention Opens in Dublin

Eight hundred delegates convened in Dublin for the Irish Independent League meeting led by John Redmond. Speakers praised Parnell while denouncing Gladstone and Liberal Home Rule abandonment, with strong anti British sentiment and calls to commemorate 1798. The crowd cheered Redmond and William Redmond as unity was affirmed and revolts against Dillon and Healy were rejected.

Dublin Irish Independent League John Redmond Gladstone Redmond Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell Redmonds John Parnell Patrick O’brien John Reilly Boston Mass Parnell Royal Commission Great Britain William Redmond M. P Dillonites United States England India Africa Britain Irish League of New York

Beefs Economics Studied At Boston Food Fair

The Boston Food fair enters its second week with excellent exhibits and inviting weather. Miss Marie Daniels spoke on the economics of beef and cooking fresh beef dishes. Today's Household Institute program includes bed making for invalids, a good family breakfast demonstration, and egg and vegetable salad cooking showcases. Salem Cadet Band will perform, while the Royal Hungarian Band expects to appear today in exhibition hall.

Boston New Era Cooking School Woman’s Institute Marie Daniels Household Institute Eunice D. Kinney Charlotte James Wills Mrs. Bradley Miss Forbes Grand Hall Royal Hungarian Band New York Exhibition Hall

Trinity Club Opens Season With Club Talk at Church

The Trinity Club met in Trinity Church society rooms last evening with over fifty attendees. Dr. Robert Amory presided as Bishop Lawrence and Rev. Winchester Donald attended. Bishop Lawrence shared reminiscences from his recent overseas trip and anecdotes about church leaders and the Queen’s Jubilee. Afterward the group moved to the Brunswick across the street for a light supper.

Trinity Club Trinity Church Robert Amory Bishop Lawrence Winchester Donald Lawrence Conference of Churches Brunswick

Fall Kills Martha Shannon in Alton Stair Tragedy

Martha Shannon, 9, the town’s oldest resident, fell down stairs in Alton Illinois on October 11 and died from injuries sustained in the incident. Court officials and local residents mourn the loss as investigators review the accident.

Fifty Year Anniversary Banquet for St. Peter's Parish Dorchester

The Phillips Brooks Club hosted a banquet at the Hotel Brunswick to honor the parish’s fiftieth anniversary. Rev. Walter E. C. Smith presided as toastmaster. guests included Bishop William Lawrence and pastors from Hartford and Roxbury, with brief speeches by all.

St. Peter’s Parish Dorchester Hotel Brunswick Phillips Brooks Club Walter E. C. Smith William Lawrence Massachusetts George W. Porter T. D Edward L. Crown

Fraud Charged at Hot Meeting of Security Trust Depositors

In Nashua New Hampshire on October 11 the second meeting of Security Trust Co depositors debated access to books with Assignee L F Thurber. Depositors demanded examination rights and Thurber's resignation, while accusations of fraud and misrepresentation surfaced as officials disputed solvency and stock value. The group agreed to take the matter to the courts.

Nashua N. H Security Trust Company L. F. Thurber E. M. Shaw Thurber H. A. Cutter James Russell Joseph Flatner Russell Flatner A. E. DeWolfe DeWolfe

Leominster tragedy ends in murder suicide

Leominster wakes to a double tragedy as John F Boynton kills his wife with an axe and shoots himself. Mrs Boynton, fully dressed, dies in the bedroom with a blood stained axe nearby. The couple’s sons and local witnesses describe a chaotic scene before the deaths. Police report multiple arrests following a violent disturbance in the area the same evening.

Leominster John F. Boynton Boynton Main Street Husand Henry Arthur A Fred W Worcester Insane Asylum Fitchburg Lancaster Girls’ School Annie Mongovan Mrs. Boynton Mr. Boynton Hollis N. H George Winter Street William H New Bedford Charles A la Moure N. D

Desertion Gases and Divorce Trials in Local Court

In a divorce court case Henry Gabel v Elizabeth, proceedings were postponed to the following Thursday due to counsel illness. Several hearings include Gertrude M. Emanuels granted a divorce from Joseph for desertion. Henrietta Alexander seeks divorce from Simon Alexander amid assault and cruelty claims. and Margaret Ford petitions for divorce from Charles on desertion grounds. The day also covered obituaries notes and public reactions to Jerry O’Sullivan’s death with statements from local officials and press figures.

Henry Gabel Elizabeth Gertrude M. Emanuels Joseph New York Simon Annie Goldstein Alexander Cambridge City Hall Avenue Green Street Margaret Ford Shawmut Street Charles Sheffield England America Margaret Brockton

Watch and Ward Society Holds First Post June Meeting

The New England Watch and Ward Society met at No 1 Joy Street to review work since June Agent Henry Chase reported major efforts against pool selling and gambling at trotting parks near Boston. Convictions reached 44 with fines totaling 1235 dollars.

New England Watch and Ward Society No. 1 Joy Street Henry Chase Boston

Riot in Rome protesters urge tax equity with government

A large tradesmen procession led by Rome's pro-syndic and chamber of commerce president marched to the minister of the interior to seek relief from higher taxes. Premier Rudini met a committee and promised efforts toward fairer tax collection amid surrounding crowd unrest.

Rome Pro-Syndic of Chamber of Commerce Minister of the Interior Rudini

Death of Lawrence Politician O Sullivan Touches State

Lawrence mourns Jerry O Sullivan a bright Massachusetts politician who died after a South journey for health Friends and legal adviser Boston lawyer John Moran and Democratic Governor candidate George Fred Williams express sorrow and praise his talents Senator James E Hayes recalls his bold political stance and promise

Lawrence John O'Sullivan Jerry Asheville N. C Jerry O'Sullivan Boston Post Chronicler of News

Death of a Promising Young Man O'Sullivan Remembered

Ex representatives and local officials mourn the death of Jerry O'Sullivan in Lawrence Massachusetts. They call him one of the brightest young men with a great future and note his fearless political spirit and loyal service. Philip J. Farley of Lowell also spoke of his poignant loss.

Jerry Massachusetts State Committee Joseph J. Flynn Lawrence William H. Hart O’sullivan William H. Howarth O'Sullivan Hera Edward F. O'Sullivan Philip J. Farley Lowell

Original free silver man of Massachusetts Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan

Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan rose as a leading free silver advocate, long active in Lawrence politics and Massachusetts Democratic circles. He helped push for William Jennings Bryan at the 1896 Chicago convention, faced libel charges in 1897, and received a gubernatorial pardon after a spell in Salem prison amid deteriorating health.

Jeremiah T. O'Sullivan Massachusetts Chicago Mr. O’sullivan Lawrence Boston University Law School Holyoke Edward F. O'Sullivan Lowell Mr. O'Sullivan Boston George Fred Williams Williams O’sullivan Bryan Sewall O'Sullivan O'Sullivan John J. Donovan Willian T. Kimball Frank P. Remick Donovan Bishop Salem

Change of Name for Providence Wall Paper House

The wholesale wall paper store at No. 14 Pearl Street near Postoffice formerly called The Providence Wall Paper House will be known as Boston Wall Paper House on and after Oct. 1, 197.

Wall Paper Stora Pearl Street Postoffice Providence Wall Paper House Boston Wall Paper House

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