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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1897

Page

2

Dayton's Acceptance Strengthens Hs Ticket In New York

New York dispatch notes Mr Dayton's acceptance of a place on the ticket with Henry George bolstering support as enthusiasm for George wanes. Campaign lines show Republicans pressing Low while Tammany targets George and Mayor Strong, with Croker hoping to regain old conditions and machine backing in a Van Wyck versus Low fight.

New York Dayton Herry George George O’brien Chicago Croker Tammany Quigg Platt Tracy Bliss Mr. Low Machine Republicans van Wyck Low Jit

Seabrooke Exits with Miss Lowrie for London Tour

New York reports actor Thomas Q Seabrooke and Jeannette Lowrie sail for Southampton on the St Louis. The pair, seen recently at the Park Theatre in Boston, leave amid alimony tensions with Seabrooke's former wife Elvia Croix. Fred Whitney and Hoyt & McKee figures link to the scheme that funded the trip and forged travel for two supposed associates.

New York Thomas Q. Seabrooke Southampton St. Louis Jeannette Lowrie Alf Hampton Park Theatre Boston Elvia Croix Teddy’ Marks G. W. Miller Imperial Hotel Seabrooke McKee England Ludlow Street West Fiftieth Street Miss Lowrie

George Frisbie Hoar remembered for public service and scholarship

The Boston Globe tribute chronicles George Frisbie Hoar’s life from Civil War service to top posts in education and government. It praises his roles as teacher at Williston Seminary and lecturer at Yale Johns Hopkins and Harvard, his work in census Indian affairs and the bureau of awards, and his sixteen years as MIT president.

Army of National Defence Chancellorsville Libby Williston Seminary Yale Johns Hopkins Harvard New Haven Boston Boards of Education Connecticut Massachusetts Philadelphia National Academy of Science Washington New England W. A. Field Charles Allen Marcus P. Knowlton James M. Morton James M. Barker Yale University Williams College State Agricultural College Clark University Supervisors of Boston Public Schools Harvard University Princeton University Amherst College Johns Hopkins University University of Pennsylvania Boston University Columbia University Tufts College Mt. Hayoke College Bowdoin College Holy Cross College Wesleyan University Wellesley College Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dartmouth College Trinity College Boston College Brown University The Massachusetts Military Historical Society

Senator Hoar’s Oration on General Walker’s Virtues

Senator Hoar extols General Walker as a model of American citizenship and moral character. He praises Walker’s courage, intellect, and devotion to country, noting his influence on science, policy, and education at the School of Technology and beyond. A long list of visiting organizations and scholars attended the event.

Senator Hoar Mr. Walker Francis Walker Massachusetts Walker

MISS HURLEY S CONCERT AT STEINERT HALL

Katherine Hurley soprano headlined a Steinert Hall recital aided by H C Johnson and Charles Chapman tenors Nellie L Eibel banjo Mrs I G Currier reader Walter Jacobs guitar Eddie F Dooley alto May Woods pianist and Hodgdon s Orchestra The program mixed pieces with two or three notable numbers though overall musical calibre was light The audience was appreciative with bouquets and recalls.

Katherine Hurley Steinert Hall H. C. Johnson Charles Chapman Nellie L. Eibel I. G. Currier Walter Jacobs Eddie F. Dooley May Woods Hodgdon Cavalleria Rusticana Dooley

American Wringer Co. Fabricates and Repairs Wringers

The American Wringer Company at 77 and 79 Franklin street and 80 Arch street manufactures clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired and orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.

American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

Unknown Emblematic Figure Praised For Versatility And Diligence

The subject is praised for seamless service across fields, a trait uncommon among eminent men abroad. He is described as tireless yet never exhausted, with swift, insightful work and restrained enthusiasm, evidenced by eulogies for Hancock and Devens.

Hancock Devens

Philip J Doherty a Leading Boston Democrat of His Era

Charlestown lawyer Philip J. Doherty emerges as a pivotal figure in late 19th century Massachusetts and city politics. A former state representative, campaign organizer, and founder of the Massachusetts Democratic Club, he backed Bryan and led reform efforts against machine dominance, while holding roles from water commissioner to national delegate.

Philip J. Doherty Charlestown Suffolk County Congress Massachusetts Democratic Club Reorganized Democratic State Committee New Democracy Blaine Cleveland Democratic Party Doherty Tilden New York The Herald Boston University Law School House of Representatives House Senator Slattery Beverly Town Slattery Framingham State House Senate Citizens’ Movement Thomas N. Hart Hugh O’brien Wolcott Martin Hart Roger Wolcott Massachusetts Club Massa Chusetts Club Bright Water Board Democracy Phil Doherty Frank Pope James Slade Country Democracy State Committee Dale Bryan William E. Barrett Bryan- Sewall-Williams Club Indiana Wellesley Hills Worcester

Morgan line resumes freight to Gulf region after Galveston quarantine

B. F. E. Currier, New England freight agent, cites assistant general traffic manager stating the quarantine against Galveston Texas has been withdrawn. The Morgan line will immediately resume receiving freight to Texas, Mexico, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah for routing via Galveston.

B. FE. Currier New England Morgan Line Galveston Tex Texas Mexico New Mexico Arizona Colorado Utah

Hyde Park Lights Hearing On City Aid Request

Councilman Edward Orchard of Roslindale and Theodore Lenz of the German Citizens Association of Ward 23 will face a morning hearing by the Mayor at City Hall over a petition for 2000 to fund twenty eight electric lights on Hyde Park Avenue.

Edward Orchard Roslindale Theodore Lenz Ward 23 City Hall Hyde Park Avenue

Attorneys Misunderstanding Delays Gas Suit Hearing

In Wilmington on October 14 the Godfrey Morse et al vs Bay State Gas Co hearing broke into farce as some lawyers waited in Philadelphia and others in Wilmington. Bay State’s counsel then filed to vacate subpoenas and the court motion was deferred to Philadelphia for today.

Wilmington Del Godfrey Morse Boston Bay State Gas Company Delaware Philadelphia Bay State

Eaton Family Holds Lorimer Hall Meeting Officers Elected

A group of Eaton family members met in Lorimer Hall yesterday morning with Rev. William H. Eaton of Boston presiding. Ches ter W. Eaton served as secretary pro tem. Officers chosen included President General John Exon of Washington D C and vice presidents Homer Eaton Dorman L B Eaton George F. Eaton Amasa M. Eaton Daniel A. Eaton, with William L. Eaton of Concord as secretary and John J. Eaton as treasurer. An executive committee and a finance and auditing committee also named multiple Eaton members.

Eaton Association Lorimer Hall William H. Eaton Boston Chester W. Eaton John Exon Washington, D. C Homer Eaton Dorman LB. Eaton George F. Eaton Amasa M. Eaton Daniel A. Eaton William L. Eaton Concord

Old Veteran Dead in Hingham at 68

George A. Wolf a retired shoe manufacturer of Hingham died at his Lincoln street residence aged 68 Born in Germany he came to the United States about fifty years ago He enlisted in the War of the Rebellion first in the Fourth Massachusetts and later in the Twenty second

Hingham George A. Wolf Lincoln Street Germany Massachusetts

Made to order tick, full size, $10 at Wheeler Co.

Advertisement item noting a 40 pound two part best tick product, made to order for ten dollars. It lists A. W. Wheeler & Co. Manufacturers located at 62 and 65 Hanover Street in Boston opposite the American House.

A. W. Wheeler & CO Hanover St Boston American House

Harvard Freshmen Triumph Over Cambridge Manual Training

Harvard freshmen opened their season with an 18 to 0 win against Cambridge Manual Training School. Marshall starred as Harvard dominated on the lines with a strong performance at back positions and execution of signals. The varsity squad departs for New York later today and will face West Point the next morning in what is billed as the toughest test of the year.

Harvard Doucette Garrison Boal Shaw Sawin New York West Point Cabot Wheeler Bouve Burden Donald Moulton Dibblee Lawin Haughton Warren Mills Lewis Cozzens Parker Brown Swain Lee Cochrane Richardson Cambridge Manual Training School Marshall W. R. Lawrence Merrill Jaynes Brighton Mr. T Marshall Peyton R. G Pierce Lyman Talbot Hazen J. Lawrence Harris Hallowell Whitney Capelle Vinke Daly Q. B Columbus Filis He Dew He B Webb Kendall Ll. H. Bo H. B Grothe Reed F. Dic

WRECK AT WALTHAM NEAR LEXINGTON STREET CROSSING

A bad freight wreck on the Boston and Maine line west of Lexington street occurred at 3 AM. An eastbound freight bound for Boston broke apart below Bacon street, then Cars rejoined with a crash. Two cars demolished, grain and machinery scattered. Conductor Briggs and Engineer Clawson in charge. The conductor sustained severe cuts treated by a local doctor.

Waltham Boston & Maine Railroad Lexington Street Boston Bacon Street Briggs Clawson

United States to Try Olive Pecker Crew in Boston

Assistant U S Attorney Casey holds all legal papers on the Olive Pecker murders and awaits the Lancaster with Steward Anderson and the crew for a preliminary hearing. Depositions from Bahia arrive. prosecution plans advance. Commander Stirling ordered not to stop at any U S port until Boston. Lancaster to reach in about a week.

United States Casey Boston Olive Pecker Lancaster John Anderson Whitman Saunders Brice Bahia State Department Washington Stirling The

Cotter and French to plead for Bram Galereliens

James F Cotter and Ase French accompanied by counsel Thomas M leave Boston for Washington to plead Bram Galereliens case before the United States Supreme Court. They expect a new trial and aim to secure government representation by the Attorney General or Solicitor General. Bram remains confident, well in spirits, and looks pale after long confinement.

James F. Cotter Ase French Thomas M. m Boston

Libel Trial Ends with Six Month Sentence in Montreal

In Montreal on October 14 Judge Wurtelle sentenced Grenier to six months in prison after a jury verdict in the criminal libel case brought by Hon J I Tarte minister of public works in Sir Wilfrid Laurier's cabinet.

Montreal Saedaren J. I. Tarte Wilfred Lauffier Wurtelle Se Grenier Accus

Evangelist Mr Varle to Lead November Meetings

England evangelist Mr Henry Varle will conduct meetings with the angelistic Association in November. Francis Murphy is slated for another series at Faneuil Hall this winter. Rev Charles L Jackson closed meetings at Randolph and travels to Bridgewater. H L Gale and Lawrence B Greenwood tour Charlottetown P E I. Ralph Gillam and singer O W Crowell visit Hopkinton Mass. Alfred A Wright will lead a Sunday school study Bible class at Bromfield Street Church this Saturday at 3 PM.

Henry Varle England Angelistic Association Francis Murphy Faneuil Hall Charles L.jackson Randolph Bridgewater H. L. Gale Lawrence B. Greenwood Charlottetown Ralph Gillam O. W. Crowell Hopkinton Mass Alfred A. Wright D. D Correspondence School Bromfield Street

Dodd's Advertising Agency Sold to New Management

Horace Dodd sold 18 percent of his interest in Dodd's Advertising Agency. The business has since operated as a corporation under J. W. Barker managing and the name Dodd's Advertising and Checking Agency.

Cambridge clergyman charged with assault in Franklin Park

The Rev. Herbert L. Gamble of Cambridge was defaulted in the West Roxbury District Court yesterday. He faced charges of assaulting a 16 year old boy in Franklin Park.

Herbert L. Gamble Cambridge West Roxbury Franklin Park

Ward 8 Bryan Democratic Club Nominates John F Connor

Ward 8 Bryan Democratic Club voted last night at the American House to nominate John F Connor for Representative in the General Court. Connor, born in Boston and a Boston public schools graduate, previously protested in the Ward 8 caucus on Sept 16, 1897 against City Hall Councilman Horgan and allies participating due to their opposition to City Clerk John M Galvin.

Ward Bryan Democratic Club American House John F. Connor Mr. Connor Boston Boston Public Schools Connor Horgan City Hall John M. Galvin

Yellow fever scare fades as Galveston reports progress

Here is a compact wrap of Galveston Texas reports on October 14. Three suspected cases have been discharged as cured and no new cases appear. Trains and business resume after quarantine lifting in Houston and Galveston. Galveston expects more quarantines to end soon if results remain benign. A separate Austin dispatch says Dr. Guiteras left for Philadelphia and local health boards accuse him of libel by declaring yellow fever where none existed.

Galveston Tex Houston City Board of Health New Orleans Austin Guiteras Philadelphia Boards of Health of

Roosevelt to Speak at Worcester Rally Oct 26

Lawyer Randolph Co Surbridge received Roosevelt telegram accepting invitation to address rally in Worcester October 26. State committee will push Hoar and Lodge to speak. Mechanics Hall, Worcester’s largest venue seating 2500, has been booked.

Randolph Co. Surbridge Republican State Committee Theodore W. Roosevelt Worcester Roosevelt Senator Hoar Senator Lodge Mechanics’ Hall

John McSorley Nominated For Cambridge Councillor

John McSorley of Cambridge was unanimously nominated for councillor at the third district Democratic convention yesterday at the Democratic State committee headquarters. The Middlesex county convention followed the councillor session and all Republican nominees for county offices were endorsed.

John McSorley Cambridge Middlesex County

Judge Sustains Demurrer in Holmes v Rogers

Judge Knowlton of the Supreme Court yesterday sustained the defendant's demurrer in Louise Holmes et al v D B Rogers a suit to compel restoration of a dining room with fixtures exchanged for real estate on grounds that the equity value was falsely represented to the plaintiffs.

Knowlton Supreme Court Louise Holmes Et al D. B. Rogers

Man Killed Walking Tracks by Witchburg Train

Thomas Ryan age 40 was struck and instantly killed by a Witch burg freight train near Greylock in North Adams. He lived in Hoosac Falls New York and worked in Williamstown after visiting relatives before attempting to walk the tracks.

North Adams Thomas Ryan Greylock Hoosac Falls N. Y Williamstown

Funeral Directors Elect Officers at National Meeting

At today's session of the National Funeral Directors, J. H. Sharer was elected president. Charles W. Naulty became secretary, C. A. Miller treasurer. Executive committee members include W. P. Hohenschu, Franklin C. Graham, Frank W. Flanner. Omaha chosen as meeting site for October 1898.

Milwaukee Wis National Funeral Directors J. H. Sharer Alliance Charles W. Naulty Philadelphia A. Miller Cincinnati W. P. Hohenscuh Iowa City Franklin C. Graham Hyde Park Mass Frank W. Flanner Indianapolis Omaha

Royal Blue line offers eight day tour to Washington

The Royal Blue line inaugurates another season with a personally conducted eight day tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort leaving Boston on Tuesday October 19. The price is thirty two dollars covering all expenses with a stop over in New York. For itinerary details contact A. J. Simmons New England agent 211 Washington street Boston.

Royal Blue Line Washington Old Point Comfort Boston New York A. J. Simmons New England Washington Street

Two Men Overcome by Gas in Roslindale Basement

James Shepard 57 and Joseph Jansen 35 were overcome by gas while working in the basement at 28 Phillips Street Roslindale yesterday after removing a gas pipe. They were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

James Shepard Hewett Street Roslindale Joseph Jansen Longmeadow Street Phillips Street Massachusetts General Hospital

Gloucester Fire Department Parade Honors Evening Ball

Gloucester October 14 fire department parade drew nearly forty officials and towns. The engine and cup contest started at two o clock. Deluge company and tub event reached 185 feet 5% inches. Standard No 4 won at 200 feet 314 inches. A complimentary cone in City Hall followed by a ball.

Gloucester Deluge

Won the Road Race from Lexington to Covington

The road race from Lexington to Covington, Kentucky, was won by J. D. Parke in 5 hours 39 minutes 33 seconds over a distance of 99 miles.

Cincinnati Lexington Covington J. D. Parke

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