Women speakers in Boston urge municipal ballot rights
Mrs. J L Ormiston Chant of England told a rain soaked Music Hall audience that Massachusetts must grant women the municipal vote. She argued women's civic effort improves society, citing England's fifty year ballot and urging action while praising American reform icons Lucy Stone and Mary Hemenway. The talk ended with an informal reception and Chant planned a Baltimore address for the Women's Christian Temperance Union before Christmas.
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United States
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Mary Hemenway
Tyne
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New York Sunday Herald
Empire
Empire Music Hall
London
Italian Held In Murder Case Of Emanuel Low
An Italian suspect identified as Crescenzo Merelo was arrested on North street and handed to Station 1 officers. Detective Bauer from New York carried a warrant dated October 9, 18% charging Merelo with the Lackawanna township killing of Emanuel Low on June 17, 1894. The prisoner claimed the name Vincenzo Lucasale and showed an immigration certificate noting a May 11 arrival. Found on him were a $200 check, a watch, $40.95 in cash, and letters addressed to Merelo. Detective Bauer left the station to alert Pennsylvania authorities and had not returned by nightfall.
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Lackawanna Township
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New York
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Station 1
Vincenzo Lucasale
United States
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Third Middlesex
Cambridge
George CG. Bent
College City
Bent
Tammany
Boston
A.B. Alger
Freeman Hunt
Horace G. Kemp
Frank Dallinger
Dallinger
Frederick W. Dallinger
Joseph A. Dennison
New England
Herman Bird
People’s Party
Andover
Mass
Prichard High School
Phillips Academy
Phillips
George S. Merrill
Andover Advertiser
George Foster
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Globe
New York Herald
Governor Cites Cuban Independence Day at Atlanta Exposition
Indianapolis October 13 Governor Matthews will speak at the Atlanta exposition on Cuban Independence Day and is understood to advocate recognizing Cuba as a belligerent power. His speech may push for recognition of Cuba's independence and possibly annexation by the United States.
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Patriots Capture Vessel Near Santiago de Cuba
Havana dispatch reports patriots seized the Spanish despatch boat Velo Mercante moored near Santiago de Cuba. The boat carried a single cannon and small arms with twelve crew, none of whom were taken prisoner. Rebels left after securing the craft.
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St Louis Sails Home After Rough Atlantic Crossing
The St Louis arrived three hours forty eight minutes behind its record after a six day and nineteen hour voyage from Southampton. Passengers included Andrew Carnegie and his wife, Jeromé Franks, and notable figures such as General John F. Rathbone and ex Mayor Washburne. Winds were southwest and west with towering seas, making the crossing difficult.
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Pittsburg
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George Strowbridge
W. W. van Valwah
Hempstead Washburne
Chicago
John A. McCall
William M. Bunting
George R. Blanchford
Arthur Simpson
Weather Rain Damages Odd Fellows Dedication Decor
Rain damaged decorations for the Odd Fellows dedication ceremonies in Waterbury Connecticut. Displays on the watch factory lawn were knocked down and tents collapsed, causing damage of several hundred dollars. Repairs are planned for tomorrow.
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Odd Fellows
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All Things New and Broad Sermon at Shawmut Church
The Hon. Elijah Morse spoke at Shawmut Church about religion and politics as many Boston parishioners attended. Rev. Brooke Herford preached at First Parish Brookline, urging reconstruction of society through Christian faith and inner change over outward reform.
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London
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Boston
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Unitarian Church
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Aquila
Priscilla
A Hundred Cents A Hundred Cents On Tre mont Row
A modern ad style note highlights that a dollar buys hundred cents worth of useful commodities at near par value. It invites readers to see the merchandise in person on Tre mont Row, asserting that seeing proves the claim and urging a visit.
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United States
Tremont Row
Dare to have a purpose and make it known Daniel
A speaker urges radical measures against perceived dangers in society urging Christian men to attend caucuses and elections. He warns of threats from suffrage minds grog shops and diverse groups including Mormons anarchists and criminals. He contrasts safety in St Petersburg with New York and calls for decisive political action.
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National House
St. Petersburg
New York
Daniel
Usher's reply referenced in Cambridge church dispute
The Rev Walcott Fay preached at North Avenue Congregational Church in Arlington in the pastor's absence as rain kept attendance small. After service Samuel Usher confronted remarks from Miss Florence Oliver's letter about alleged insults to her parents, while a broader political fight for Middlesex district seats in Cambridge and Boston continued with candidate details for Dennison and Dallinger.
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Arlington
North Avenue Congregational Church
Hyatt Smith
New York
Samuel Usher
Florence Oliver
Usher
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Sapphira
Are American politics consistent with Christian living
The Hon. Elijah A. Morse spoke at Shawmut Church on whether politics align with Christian living. He argued affirmatively citing Washington Lincoln Garfield Adams Grant Windom and others, noting their devout faith and public service amid a stormy, sparsely attended evening.
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Shawmut Church
Washington
Henry Wilson
Saratoga
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William Windom
Kingship of Christ closes city spiritual conference
The Clarendon Street Church hosted the final session of a conference on the deepening of spiritual life at 7 30 p m with Rev George Needham and Rev Arthur T Pierson D D speaking on The Kingship of Christ Presiding was Rev J A Mc Elwain Pierson bids farewell due to missionary work Needham likewise leaves for Boston mission duties Attendance was small because of a storm.
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Mr. Needham
Boston
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Judson Gordon
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Rev Frank C Hall Installed Pastor at North Avenue Universalist
The North Avenue Universalist Church installed Rev Frank C Hall as pastor amid a full house. Ministers L M Powers and Charles A Skinner led the service with scripture, hymns, and prayers. Welcome addresses came from George H Bicknell and Alexander McKenzie, followed by remarks from Charles W Biddle and Almon Gunnison. Hall previously led Lowell’s First Universalist Church for three years.
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Frank O O. Hall
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First Universalist Church of
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Swedish Lutheran Church Dedication at Granite Street
The Swedish Lutheran Church on Granite Street in Quincy was formally dedicated this afternoon before a large parishioner gathering and visiting clergy. Services were mainly in Swedish with addresses by Dr. O Olsen of Augustana College and Theological Seminary Rock Island, Rev. John John the church pastor, and Rev. Mr. Brandrue of Lynn speaking in English.
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Granite Street
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Augustana College and Theological Seminary
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Til
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Brandrue
Lynn
Third Middlesex Senate race and the Woods halfpenny tale
A reading on the third Middlesex district shows a Democratic Senate bid amid local contest headlines. It recalls the Woods halfpenny hoax shipped to Boston, sparking Swift era debate and Isaac Newton led inquiry, with Irish boycott and colonial coinage history tied to the city’s past.
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Boston
Woods
Swift
England
George I
Isaac Newton
Ireland
Dummer
Rare British coin found in trench on Congress street
A rare English coin recalling 18th century Boston currency was unearthed in a trench on Congress street. The one third larger than a U.S. quarter, it bears an idealized portrait of George I on the obverse with Georgius Dei Gratia Rex, and a symbolic figure of Ireland on the reverse.
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Boston
George
England
Newton Tax Bills Raise Real Estate and Income Taxes
Newton officials defend higher real estate valuations and broader income-tax levies amid city improvements. Residents complain assessors target salaries, with some workers revealing lower earnings than prior assessments. Officials insist valuations are not inflated and income data seeks true figures.
Lassoed Rival in Waldron Street Incident
A young man lured his rival with a dramatic act in Waldron. While walking with his beloved, someone from an upper story cast a rope loop over his head, hoisting him several feet. Passers by intervened, preventing hanging. assailant fled briefly. The injured man credited bystanders with saving his life.
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Waldron
Venus Rotation Time Debated By Observers
Mr Brenner of Manora Observatory in Bombay reports Venus completes its rotation in about 24 hours and offers proof. He aligns with Schroter’s 23 hours 21 minutes, opposing Schiaparelli and others who claim equal or longer rotation as Venus’ solar year progresses.
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Patience and indecision cited in Russian death rates
Professor Sekorske of the University of Kew notes the low rate of death by own action among Russians at 30 per 1,000,000, attributing it to patience under abuse and a fear to act. He contrasts Saxony where the fate is 311 per million, highlighting regional differences in self-harm statistics.
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University of Kew
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Eastern Mutual Fire Insurance Annual Meeting Notice
Eastern Mutual Fire Insurance Company Boston announces its annual meeting at Oak Hall 80 Congress Street Boston on Month 21 1805 at 8 o clock P M. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other matters may come before the meeting. Boston October 12. Tepe V UAAAMS Sonestary.
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