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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1895

Page

6

Marlboro Democrats Rally Attacks Lobby Tactics

The Marlboro rally featured Ex-Al derman George H. Charon chairing and speakers including George Fred Williams J J McCann D E OConnor and EB Flynn as they condemned lobby influence in state legislation. They urged honest platforms and exposed the Bell Telephone and West End investigations while outlining party reform and guarded funding practices.

Marlboro George H. Charon J. J. Shaughnessy Hudson Southboro George Fred Williams J. J. McCann Framingham D. E. O'Connor EB. J. Flynn Boston McCall and Barrett Dr. Dunn

It Was Devoted to Consideration of Nominels for Legislature

It was devoted to the general character of nominels for the Legislature and the workings of the lobby. Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is gratifying to observe that the purpose of the Democratic party in this campaign has in one respect already been

Massachusetts Oe Oaite Ioe Nanas West End Cape Berkshire American Bell Telephone Company Bell Telephone Company Wadd Fernald J. Otis Wardwell Commonwealth Messrs. Wardwell Southworth Republican State Committee State Committee West End Street Railway Company Republican Organization Gas and Electric Light Democratic Party Worcester Petriarh

Lobbyists Control Committees Shape Legislation Says Speaker

The speaker argues lobbyists influence committees that mold legislation and serve public corporations. He notes committees with public interest rarely oppose measures serving corporate aims and promises to detail methods used after the Legislature begins. He then turns to discuss State Issues.

Williams

Helping Carney Hospital Fund Meeting Recaps Donations

The Carney Hospital fund committee met at the Parker House to review receipts for debt reduction and winter supplies. Archbishop Williams sent a 600 gift and numerous individuals and firms contributed varying amounts, including Edison supporters and local business names, totaling recorded donations.

Carney Hospital Parker House Wiliams Archbishop Williams David Nevins Cobb, Bates & Yerx John Roessle J. K. Souther & Sons T. B. Fitzpatrick M. Barry L. Burge, Hayes Bernard Devine J. Ex Goldthwait John B Will . Gallivan Boland Ries B. Hassenforss Fleischmann & Co Isaac Locks Frank C. Dugan Essecessecsennenss Vlesscvbencden

New York to Adopt Boston Municipal Signal System

New York City plans to install the Boston style Municipal signal system to improve police communication. Police Commissioner Andrews, after seeing the Boston setup, pushed for a $250000 appropriation to equip about half the precincts, test at West Twenty-ninth Street, and expand to street corners with citizen keys to summon officers.

Boston New York Andrews New York Police Commission West Twenty-ninth Street Board of Police Commissioners United States Munipal Company Municipal Company

Unitarian Conference Special Fare Boston to Washington

The Royal Blue Line offers Boston to Washington and return tickets at one and one third fare for the Unitarian conference October 21 to 24. The round trip costs 12.67 with travel allowed October 18 to 21 and return by October 28. Tickets and certificates available from J. Sitmas P.A. at 21 Washington Street Boston.

Boston New York Washington Unitarian Conference Sitmas Washington Street

Mayor Attacked Over Firemen Bill In First City Council Session

The Boston Common Council opened its first meeting in three weeks with a heated discussion over Mayor Curtis's veto of the one day in seven firemen bill. Debates covered municipal lighting costs, water funding, and city finances. Councilmen criticized the Mayor, defended the fire department, and several orders and hearings were set for future consideration.

Common Council Miller Ward 6 Curtis Board of Aldermen Reidy White Hall Mitchell Fitch Matthews Russell Fire Department Boston Fire Commission Tiis Courtiilman Barnés Ward East Boston Councilman Norris Union Veteran Union O'Callaghan Ward 3 Corporation Counsel Boston Transit Commission Charlestown Union Freight Railroad Causeway Street Board of Assessors City Hall Transit Commission General Court State of Massachusetts Boston Normal School

Quiet at Lynn Strikers Halt Metal Moulding Pace

The General Electric foundries in Lynn face a continuing moulders strike with only overseer produced castings today. Melting may stop soon in several furnaces unless replacement moulders are found from other cities. General Manager Fish criticizes the workers for not granting more time to review proposals for a day’s work.

O’callaghan Ward 3 United States Faneuil Hall Market Colby Ward 18 Lynn General Electric Company Fish Lynn Works

Indictment Surprises Cambridge Clergyman’s Parish

Rev Frank Hyatt Smith was indicted yesterday for sending defaming postal items through the Cambridge office. The indictment and evidence are sealed in the U S district attorney’s archives. officials refuse to discuss the case. Parish factions split over the affair with a defense fund raised to cover trial costs. United States Marshal will receive a copy of the indictment and transport Mr Smith to Denver.

Frank Hyatt Smith Cambridge United States District Attorney S Ofce United States Heard Mr. Smith Denver

Pickaninny Hill Wins Thirty Fight in Providence

Four hundred boxing fans saw Billy Hill known as Muldoon's Pickaninny defeat Andy Watson of Philadelphia in a fifteen round main event under King Philip Athletic Society. The bout showcased defensive mastery and speed with Hill earning the decision after fifteen rounds. Referee Jack Sheehan of Boston officiated. A preliminary between Phil Smith Roxbury and Dave Sullivan Boston ended in the second round with Smith outclassed.

Providence King Philip Athletic Society Billy Hill Muldoon Pickaninny Andy Watson Philadelphia Watson Jack Sheehan Boston Phil Smith Roxbury Dave Sullivan Smith

Body Found in Cellar in Landaff Murder Suspect

A French migrant in Landaff discovers bones while clearing a cellar for a potato bin. The unidentified female victim’s identity remains uncertain though a past Haverhill resident woman who disappeared years ago is suspected. Local officials investigate as a possible murder case.

Woodsville N.H Landaff Haverhill Beedana

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