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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1895

Page

2

Knights of Columbus Celebrate Columbus Day Banquet

The Knights of Columbus in Columbus Day events with a banquet and speeches at Music Hall. Organizers recall the society's New England roots from 1892 in Boston led by James E. Hayes and its charitable aims, with 12,000 members. Speakers include officials and clergy, including Governor Greenhalge, Archbishop Williams, and Mayor Curtis. Over 600 guests expected. souvenirs crafted in engraved covers with officer names.

Knights of Columbus Christofo Colombo America New England James E. Hayes Charlestown Rhode Island San Salvador Hayes Boston Order of the Knights of Columbus Bunker James H. Conley Erwin T. Dunn John H. Black Eugene Sullivan Order of Knights of Columbus Carney Hospital Tremont Beacon Redberry Roxbury Jamaica Plain Brighton Robert Fulton Grand Knights of the Owen A. Galvin William J. McDermott Thomas F. Strange Mt. Pleasant Timothy F. McDonough William T. Cashman Bunker Hill Thomas A. Watson William Rooney East Boston Emmet Keenan J. J. Barry West End Frank J. Horgan New York Music Hall Columbus Lincoln Washington Thomas Harrison Cummings Joseph H. O'Neil Thomas J. Gargan Massachusetts Model Commonwealth Greenhalge The Church William H. O'Connell James

Trofitter Is 14 Chicago Gray Area Mystery

Newton, Oct. 21. A second letter from George W Trofitter, the Newtonville youth who vanished from Boston Aug. 28, arrived dated Chicago. It said he was alive and well. Rev. R A White of Chicago, who met him there, reports he was in business but could not share his address or reasons for leaving home.

Newton George W. Trofitter Newtonville Boston Chicago Ee Trofitter R. A. White New England Post Lynn Reform School Jall-Bird Manchester N. H Manchester Industrial School Nashua Daniel K. Chace Washington Street Houston Bangor Kingsey Quebec George Williamson Maggie Peach Williamson Maggie Lynnfield Mansfield Maggie A. Peach Fred D. Russell Liverpool Canada Montreal Farmer Williamson D “T Fred Fred Dix Russell George C. Neal Rogues’ Gallery Wilson Sien Sheerel van Boemandhe Om Canada Teason

Noted criminal Fred P. Russell jailed in Salem mock trial

Salem reports Fred D. Russell, alias P Russell, a 23-year-old fugitive linked to numerous US burglaries and jail escapes, has been committed to Salem jail on $1000 bail after a Lynn Court arraignment for bicycle theft. His 16-year-old companion Maggie Peach, described as loyal, awaits in Lynn as a witness.

Salem Fred P. Russell United States Canada Maggie Peach Lynn Russell

Aldermen report routine session on water pollution controls

Water Commissioner Smith defends pollution division at Mystic and Cochituate waters. John B Concannon heads the division and inspectors remain unchanged since July 1. Water quality cited as better now per Professor Wood of Harvard. City measures include half holidays for laborers on Saturdays and liquor license fees pro rated for shorter periods. Transit tunnel work authorized at earliest convenience between Past Boston and city proper.

Board of Aldermen Smith Mystic Cochituate John 8. Concannon Wood Harvard College Boston Board of Police Rapid Transit Commissioners

Off for St Louis Conference Trip by Boston Club

The Boston Commercial Club left Park Square at 8 o clock for St Louis with the Chicago and Cincinnati clubs invited to a conference and banquet on Oct 2. They arrive the morning of Oct 23, and the banquet features speeches by prominent club members on fostering commercial interests of the three cities.

Boston Park Square St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati

Freeman Held in 1000 Bond For Post Office Robbery

James Freeman, charged with robbing the East Sumner post office, waived a hearing before Commissioner Bradly in Portland. He was bound over in a $1000 bond and committed in default of bail.

Portland James Freeman East Sumner Bradly

Convicted of Wife Shooting at Hotel Cliron

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Gaskill the jury found Frank McEachran guilty of shooting his wife Lizzie McEachran at the Hotel Cliron on Columbus Avenue after a quarrel. She survived but was disfigured. McEachran, a book canvasser, to be sentenced later.

Superior Criminal Court Gaskill Frank McBeachran Lizzie McHachran Hotel Cliron Columbus Avenue McKachran

Proposals Opened for Columbus Avenue Sewers Contract

Sealed proposals were opened yesterday by the superintendent of streets for sewers and connections on Columbus avenue section 2. Bidders included Craft & Turnbull 11 860 065 Collins & Ham 13 344 46 D F O’Connell 978 29 D E H Lynch 11 264 59 O’Connell 310 330 77 Quimby & Ferguson 9700 10 H P Nawn 10 647 70. The contract was awarded to Quimby & Ferguson.

Columbus Avenue Craft & Turnbull Collins & Ham D. F. O'Connell D. E H. Lynch O'Connell Quimby & Ferguson H. P. Na

People’s Temple Hosts Third Popular Course Event

A large audience at People's Temple attended the third entertainment in the popular course last evening. Hoyt L. Canary delivered several readings and the Boston Masonic Chorus performed selections, including Bedouin Love Song. Apollo Quartet's Jenks's Compound drew enthusiastic praise.

People’s Temple Hoyt l L. Canary Boston Masonic Chorus Foote Jenks Apollo Quartet

Supreme Court bans netting trout on private streams Follett ruling

The Supreme Court held Commonwealth v Follett that Public Statutes Chapter 91 Section 51 prohibits a landowner on a non navigable stream from taking trout with a net from his own land, and bars others as well. The American Wringer Co. advertises wringers and sweepers with mail orders and telephone service from Tremont.

Supreme Court Commonwealth Richard B. Follett American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont, T

Hayes Money Sparks Probate Court Contests in Cambridge

In Middlesex Probate Court Cambridge yesterday the will of Francis B Hayes of Lexington faced challenge by widow Vino Catherine Hunt. A second will surfaced granting Hunt 50000 and several institutions sums. Witnesses described Hayes's marriage history, alleged mental state, and suspected paternity. James Conley testified on Hayes's habits and travels.

Middlesex Cambridge McIntire Francis B. Hayes Lexington Vino Catherine Hunt Hayes Hal Hayes Mr. Hayes William Power Wil On Paris Desmond Miss Bryant Muste Hall Mrs. Hunt Vermont Nina Hayes James Conley Father and Son Harold Mr. Chaplin Mr. Conley Yokohama Boston Mr. Ball Boston Herald John Stetson Japan Samuel Upham R. M. Morse

Napoleon’s Downfall and the Prime of Health Remedies

The piece uses historic figures to argue that preparation and prevention save lives in war and health. It extols Dr. Greene’s Nervura as a superior tonic for blood and nerves, claiming unmatched cure and medical care from Temple Place Boston. It urges readers to consult Dr. Greene directly and assures free guidance.

Napoleon France Europe Greene Temple Place Bostorm Mass

Spraker and Son Arrested in Malden for Arson

John C. Spraker and his son John C. Spraker Jr. were arrested in Malden on arson charges after a building on Forest street owned by Spraker Sr. burned yesterday morning. Investigators found kerosene-soaked woodwork. A West Dedham grist mill owned by Spraker also burned recently, allegedly for insurance. The pair appeared in District Court and are held in $2000 bail, case set for next week.

Malden John C. Spraker West Dedham Spraker Forest Street

Boston University Theological School address and class elections

Dr George C Reed president of Dickinson College Carlisle Pa spoke to Theological School in the chapel on Mt Vernon street yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. The men s club of the class of 98 held a meeting yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock electing President William Ellery Channing Leonard Vice President George E Delano and Secretary Treasurer Elihu Grant. The first football game will be played with Andover team on Wednesday at Andover.

George C. Reed Dickenson College Carlisle Penn Theological School Mt. Vernon Street William Ellery Channing Leonard George E. Delano Elihu Grant Andover

Lipman Keene Faces Contempt Over Child Support

Theatrical advertiser Lipman Keene appeared before Judge Fessenden in Suffolk County Divorce Court for contempt proceedings. Keene, divorced in 1898, had repeatedly failed to pay weekly child support for his two children. The judge ordered $20 payment by next Thursday at 2 pm and $5 weekly thereafter, citing his poverty.

Lipman Keene Fessenden Suffolk County

Man killed at Prison Point drawbridge accident

An unknown man was struck by an outbound train while crossing the Pris on Point drawbridge of the Eastern division Boston and Maine railroad about 5:40 yesterday afternoon. He drowned and the body was not recovered. A fur cap and a brown leather bag were found floating on the water.

Prison Point Eastern Division Boston & Maine Railroad

Smoke talk at America Hall by Massachusetts Lodge No 2

A smoky gathering was held in America Hall by Massachusetts Lodge No 2 A O U W last evening. Past Grand Master Workman F C Ingalls of Boston and Past Grand Master Haverstruck of New Jersey spoke. Refreshments cigars and entertainment followed with Georgian stress recitations by Bradley Barry and Armstrong.

America Hall Massachusetts Lodge No. 2 F. C. Ingalls Boston Haverstruck New Jersey Messrs. Bradley Barry Armstrong

Proverb Puzzle Rewards Boston Post Readers

Mrs. Lucy A. Tenney of Boston first reported the proverb hidden in the Boston Post advertisement and won five dollars. Fifteen other readers followed with letters, names listed, as the Post starts a second series offering daily proverbs and checks to the earliest reporters.

Lucy A. Tenney Revere Street Boston Boston Post Hess Government Revere The Gilded Dome Mill Street Charlestown John M. Byrne Charles E. Calkin Lawrence Street Linaen Mass R. Sharkey Prospect Street Somerville John Sanders Harris Street R. H. Donohoe Young Alexander Kreiger State Street Solomon Yankee Clothing Company

Boston pilots approve 90 foot No 3 pilot boat to be built

A Boston pilots syndicate awards a contract to Gloucester shipbuilder John Bishop to construct a new 90 by 10 by 23 foot pilot boat No 3 at Jefries Point East Boston. It will resemble the Hesper No 6 with a straight stem and is expected to be completed early next spring. The article also notes the earlier D J Lowlor tragedy and reports on the brig Onolaska’s salvage and insurance developments, along with weekly port import and export valuations and the Belgian King’s rough Atlantic voyage ending with a near miss injuries to crew and a successful rescue of Hans Hansen.

Ambrose Martin Jeffries Point Boston John Bishop Gloucester D. J. Lawlor Minot’s Light Horacé B. Parker Frost Onolaska Francois Bay Martinique Black River Jamaica Clotilde Messrs. John S. Emery & Co Onoaska Weiss Antwerp Belgium Harrison New York New England Flushing Cape Race Hans Hansen Ines Toj Hansen Aline Ciara Hatch Rockland Othe Trent’ Fanos

Heavy weather and port arrivals near Boston harbor

Hatch reports a heavy blow off Cape Ann snapping the foremasthead of his schooner. Picked up east of Boston Light by the tug Juno and towed to harbor. Julia A. Decker also damaged and towed to Boston for repairs. Camphill chartered to load for Melbourne. E. Walsh wrecked off John's Island. crew saved. Norseman arrives with new captain. Sceptre and Carry E Phillips docked for repairs.

Hatch Clara Cape Ann Boston Juno Julia A. Decker Locker Port Johnson Rockland Decker Point Judith Vineyard Haven Bird Island Flats Camphill New York Melbourne Australia E. Walsh Wolfe North Sydney Co. B John’s Island W. G. Helsby Ottoman Warren Line Norseman Liverpool Levi’ S. Andrews Simpson’s Dry Dock

Cambridge Club Died at Young's Hotel Meeting

The Cambridge Club held its regular monthly gathering at Young's Hotel last evening with Rev. Edward Abbott and John Graham Brooker as guests. After dinner several members spoke on "The Charities of Cambridge."

Cambridge Club Young’s Hotel Edward Abbott John Graham Brooker Charities of Cambridge

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