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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1895

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Dog Attack Injures Newton Coachman at Bellevue Street

Thomas Curley a coachman for William Mellis was bitten on the right hand when a small short haired dog entered a Newton stable and attacked him while defending a frightened child. The dog also attacked two other dogs and a young girl in Nonantum. Police were notified and patrols warned.

Newton Thomas Curley William Mellis Bellevue Street Carroll Deeee Een Nonantum Curley

Arrest of North Cambridge clergyman over defamatory cards

The Rev Frank Hyatt Smith of North Cambridge Congregational Church was arrested in Denver on a U S charge for mailing scurrilous defamatory postal cards to Cambridge. Authorities linked the cards to disputes within the church and a private mark used to identify them. Smith, a noted orator with New York roots, had led a stormy parish with tense internal dissension and a recent disruptive meeting.

Frank Hyatt Smith North Cambridge Congregational Church Denver Cal United States Boston Cambridge Mass Boynton Smith Post Wld North Avenue Worth Avenue Mr. Smith Caridge New York Col F. Hyatt Smith Wenmoureas

Starving Woman Reported in Newton Tenement Ward 7

An alleged starving woman case was reported to Newton police. The resident lives in Ward 7 tenement district. A neighbor says her husband has been out of work. An officer was assigned to investigate tonight.

Newton

Cup Safe Says New York Yacht Club Committee

The America's Cup committee, after midnight at the New York Yacht Club house, notified Charles Day Rose of the Victoria Yacht Club of their appointment and authority to arrange race terms. A reply from Rose will trigger another meeting to settle race details and probable dates. Yachtsmen say Defender is superior to any English challenger and the cup remains safe if left to her.

New York New York Yacht

Gould says no plans to build yacht to challenge cup

George J. Gould stated on October 15 that he has no intention to build a new cup defender for the Distant Shore race. He believes Defender is capable of retaining the cup and preserving U S supremacy against all challengers.

New York George J. Gould United States

Croker Removes Son From Amherst College

Richard Croker and his eight year old son have left Amherst College after Croker complained newspapers gave the youth too much notoriety. The Tamany boss cited media attention as the reason for withdrawing his son from the freshman class.

Tammany Boss Amherst Richard Croker Richard Croker Amherst College

Ample prep for large sale opens Thursday at 8

The store says it has ample preparations to handle a rush with plenty of room and extra sales staff to serve customers promptly. The sale will commence Thursday morning at 8 o'clock sharp.

Sale

City Fathers Tour Of The Parks

About forty city officials toured Boston parks from City Hall, visiting Copp's Hill land near the water, Wood Island Park with its open air gymnasium, track, baths and dressing rooms. They viewed the Refectory construction in South Boston and learned about a decorative process in progress, with emblematic figures symbolizing bays and rivers.

Park Commissioners City Hall Messrs. Walker Hodges Clarke Cicerones Copp’s Hill Charlestown Navy Yard George III Wood Island Park City Point Franklin Park

Forecast for New England and eastern New York

Washington dispatch notes a forecast for Wednesday with clearing weather along the coast tonight and generally fair conditions on Wednesday, followed by warmer temperatures Wednesday night and variable winds.

Washington New England New York

Judge James W. Austin Dies in Southampton

Boston jurist James W. Austin died yesterday in Southampton Eny. He was born January 8 1829 in Charlestown and Harvard educated class of 1849. He joined Suffolk bar in 1811 and served in the Hawaiian Legislature for three terms as Speaker of the House. He later served as judge of the Supreme Court of the islands.

James W. Austin Boston Southampton Eny Charlestown Harvard Suffolk Supreme Court of the Islands

Wyers Fatal Fall From Fifth Floor Window

Edward T. Wyer, 30, was found unconscious on Tremont Street in front of his lodging at 592 Tremont. He died at City Hospital from a fractured spine and internal injuries after reportedly leaning from a fifth floor window. An investigation noted the window was open and Wyer had a habit of sitting on the ledge looking down at the street.

Edward T. Wyer Tremont Street City Hospital Wyer

Frank H Teele Dies in Cambridge at 6 PM

Frank H Teele died yesterday afternoon at his home 116 Summer street Cambridge. Born June 26 1858 in Cambridge he was elected to the Common Council in 1886 serving two years and a member of the Board of Aldermen in 1888 89 and 90. He was secretary of the registration board at his death.

Frank H. Teele Summer Street Cambridge Registration Board Anna Pearson Margaret Street Dunn Cain

Professor Rogers Dead in Waterbury Age 72

Professor William S. Rogers, retired organist of Scranton Benny, died today in Waterbury at age 72. The longtime local musician and educator was known for his work with John Y Hi Red and served in several church and school music programs during his career.

Waterbury, Conn William S. Rogers Scratt Benny Bape John's Eniceae

Mayor Bancroft Names Charles Marston to Police Dept

The mayor announced the appointment of Charles Marston to the police department. The naming reflects a move to bolster the force sections of city governance and public safety initiatives.

Sereayor Bancroft Charles Marston

Harvard Graduate Kenneth Taylor Drowns in Moorehead Lake

Kenneth M. Taylor, son of the late John Taylor of Brookline, drowned Monday with guide Michael Collins when their canoe upset on Moorehead Lake in Maine. Taylor, a Harvard graduate and Puritan Club member, resided in Brookline.

Kenneth M. Taylor John Taylor Brookline Michael Collins Moorehead Lake Harvard Puritan Club

Oneida Trip Brings President to Washington in Rough Voyage

The voyage aboard the Oneida to Washington was marked by a stormy passage as the president traveled amid turbulent seas. Early reports describe the journey as difficult with heavy seas and strong winds challenging the crew and passengers. The event drew attention to the president's travel conditions and the vessel's handling during severe weather.

President Cleveland Returns to Washington After Sea Voyage

President Cleveland arrived in Washington at 4:15 PM aboard the Oneida after a rough voyage from Gray Gables via Buzzard's Bay and Sandy Hook. He and Private Secretary Thurber reported at every meal. he appears in good health and plans to resume duties, finding many vacancies created during his absence.

Washington Cleveland Thurber BE. C. Benedict Oneida Gray Gables Buzzard’s Bay Sandy Point New Rochelle Long Island Sound Twenty-sixth Street Ocean White House Delaware Cape Henry Cape Charles Potomac Mt. Vernon Benedict

Mrs Cleveland Arrives in Washington at Night Train Stop

Mrs Cleveland and party reached Washington at 11 10 PM. A crowd gathered at the station to glimpse the President's wife though the turnout was limited, with fewer than fifty people awaiting the train.

Washington

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