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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1895

Page

2

Yankee mill men they are Georgia's guests

Two hundred fifty members of the New England Cotton Manufacturers Association met in Atlanta at the exposition auditorium for the association's fifty first session. They were welcomed by Mayor King and exposition officials, with plans to tour the fair and dine with Georgia manufacturers. President Collier highlighted Southern growth in cotton milling and urged competition with New England in finer grades, while Goodale stressed reasons for the trip and the hope that closer ties would benefit both regions.

Atlanta New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association New England States Georgia Manufacturers’ Association Ed Peters Kimball Georgia Manufacturers Goodale King Collier Boward Atkinson South New England Goodall

Meeting of Carney Hospital fund committee at Parker House

A general committee for Carney Hospital fund met at the Parker House, presided by E A Macdonald. Sister Gonzaga reported current expenses totaling $3608.96 with future costs around $2000, noting $426 already spent from the committee. A Everett concert and lecture netted $350 for the hospital bed fund, with donors including Codman, King, Mrs Coplon, Bradbury, Stanton, Hanley, Shechum, and others contributing toward the $7678.60 total.

Carney, Hospital Parker, House E. A. Macdonald Gonzaga Conroy Everett Council of the Knights of Columbus MR Company Esceevescenes Codman Charles A. King Eine M. E. Coplon Bradbury James F. Stanton Eereeeweves Mary Hanley H. Rol William J. Shechum J. Nellie Grifin David Scania Migautaig Jon Iam Gil Mu Eckgouy Annie“s Welch Aeiré Mulkern W. ‘Bragdon James A. Byron

Prohibition Rally Heard in Charlestown Hall

A unique Prohibition rally occurred last night at Abbotsford Hall Charlestown with candidate John L Nichols for the seventh Middlesex district as speaker. Professor Nelson assisted and sang. Nichols illustrated his remarks with cartoons shown on Canvas via a stereopticon.

Abbotsford Hall Charlestown John £. Nichols Middlesex Nelson

Millionaire Van Alen An American Prince of Wales

Milionaire James J. Van Alen, a New York magnate tied to the Astors, is described as extremely wealthy and American. The profile covers his lineage, fortune, education, English tastes, Newport villa Wakehurst, and pursuit of hunting and riding, including notable parties and a bicycle fad in Newport society.

New York James J. van Alen America J. J. van Alen Knickerbocker J. J. van’ Alen Martin van Buren Columbia County St. Mark's Ife United States Ecuador Taylor FF. van Alen Oxford Europe Emily Astor William Astor John Jacob Astor Newport Wakehurst England Henry VIII Henry Albert Edward Prince of Van Alen Prince of Wales Henry Allen Bristol R. I Rhode Island Colt Pappoose Squash Point Bretol van Alen Ike Johnson Connolly

Detective recounts kidney pill relief from pain

A Buffalo private detective, Charles W. Marsh, recalls two years of severe back pain and kidney trouble before using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports marked improvement after the first box, now sleeping well and able to work with less pain. The testimonial is signed and offered for publication. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents per box or six for $2.50, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N Y.

Chas. W.* Marsh Bremen Street Buffalo N. Y Maret Buffalo Papers Dean Doan Foster-Milburn Co U. S N.Y

Dream of Beauty Unique Yet Quite Simple Wedding Dress

New York reports Miss Consue Vanderbilt’s wedding gown designed by Mme. Donovan. White satin with heavy Point Angleterre lace includes five eight inch flounces, a plain satin back with heavy plaits, high neck bodice, leg of mutton sleeves, double lace ruffles, a wide belt of satin folds, and a five yard court train adorned with seed pearls.

New York

Colt Case Involving Mrs Colt and Van Alen Heads Senate

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a legal dispute over Mrs. Colt and Van Alen, with reference to a suit, custody or award, a trip to Vermont, and a statement from an unnamed authority. The text mentions the United States Senate and a colonel or lawyer figure in a contested matter.

Colt Vérmont

Ancient and Honorable Artillery visit planning in London

London committee of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company met at the Parker House to advance arrangements for the trip. Col Sidney M Hedges chaired, Arthur T Lovell was secretary. A large turnout heard Gage & Sons report on itineraries abroad after London, with a plan to parade in London with side arms.

London

Minstrel Troupe Planned by Nine Hundred Fifth Artillery

Members of the Ninety-ninth Artillery Association of Charlestown organize a minstrel troupe. A committee on arrangements led by J. R. Armington Jr. was appointed, with Henry B. Adame B. Nichols Mary S. Brockway and Harry Currell. Rehearsals start immediately with performances likely in late January or just after New Year.

Men's Debating Club Elects Ward 3 Officers

The ward 3 club last night elected Edward Manning as president Robert B Reake as vice president John H Heisman as secretary and Francis H Campbell as treasurer The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension city manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired Orders by mail prompt attention Tremont telephone service

Ward 3 Edward Manning Robert. .B. Reake John H. Heisman Francis H. Campbell American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Duke of Marlborough Visits New York Dinner

The Duke of Marlborough met about forty to fifty New York business leaders at a Union League Club dinner hosted by banker H. L. Horton. Guests included Joseph H. Choate Brayton Ives George Gould E J Berwind and General Horace Porter with Millard and Ivor Guest also present. Earlier he attended Meadowbrook Hunt Club steeplechase at Hempstead with James Kernochan.

New York Duke of Marlborough H. L. Horton Union League Clu Trust, Insurance Joseph H. Choate Brayton Ives George Gould E. J. Berwind James D. Tappan Horace Porter Millard Ivor Guest James Kernochan Hempstead Meadowbrook

Italian Socialist Pietro Gori To Speak In New York

The noted Italian lawyer Pietro Gori, a prominent socialist, arrives in New York after exile from Italy. At 28 he is feared by the Crispi regime, once condemned to solitary confinement, and will speak next Tuesday at 102 Richmond Street Hall about labor’s forces and political liberty.

Pietro Gori Crispi Milan Italy Switzerland Holland New York New ‘York Holland Port Gori Richmond Street

Governor's Council Adopts Rations at Knight Death

The Governor's council met at noon yesterday and adopted rations on the death of ex Lieutenant Governor Knight. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of ex Governor Ames. Councillors Savage Keith Southwick Harlow and Sullivan with Governor Greenhalge Adjutant General Dalton and six staff members will represent the State at the funeral today.

Knight Ames Savage Keith Southwick Harlow Sullivan Greenhalge Dalton

Father Doonan Lecture Draws Record Cambridge Audience

The Rev J Doonan of Boston College lectured at Union Hall Cambridge on Evolution at the Bar of Reason and Experience to one of the hall's largest crowds. The event showcased the clergyman’s mastery of the topic before a wide audience.

J. Doonan Boston College Union Hall Cambridge

Drawing in Schools at Mechanics' Fair Exhibit

The upper balcony of Grand Hall hosts an educational exhibit on drawings from Boston public schools showing progressive pupil work from ages four and up to high school level. A manual training section demonstrates instructional methods with evening demonstrations, plus modelling and relief designs.

Grand Hall Boston Roxbury High School

Fire pay cut for washwomen under Fire Commissioner

Fire Commissioner Russell says wage reductions for washwomen cut department costs. A contractor offered 30 cents per dozen versus 70 cents, leading to an 48 cent per dozen rate for accepted items. Former prices ranged from 6.25 per hundred for pillow slips to 66 cents for double blankets, with plain wash at 48 cents per dozen. The commissioner declined to comment on workers’ reactions.

Russell Fire Department

World’s Train Record Set by Lake Shore Line

Buffalo and Chicago connected in a record trial from One Hundredth Street, Chicago to Buffalo Creek, covering 510 miles in 8h 1m including stops at an average of 63.10 mph and 64.98 mph excluding stops. The New York Central Faust train ran 426 1 2 miles to Buffalo in 4h 7 2 3 minutes at 64.26 mph.

Buffalo N. Y Lake Shore Michigan New York Central Chicago Buffalo Creek New York

Music Inauguration At First Baptist Church

On Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church Commonwealth avenue the Rev Nathan BE Wood will inaugurate the first in a series of musical services linked to the regular preaching. The choir includes Miss Annabel Clark Miss Fanny Holt Mr D Crosby Greene Loyal Li Buffum with Mrs Jennie Patrick Walker Miss Gertrude Edmands Mr James H Ricketson and Mr Arthur Beresford. Next Sunday cellist Leo Schultz and Miss Clark will perform with a chorus and the pastor will preach to young people.

First Baptist Church Commonwealth Avenue Nathan BE. Wood D. D Annabel Clark Fanny Holt D. Crosby Greene Loyal Li Buffum Jennie Patrick Walker Gertrude Edmands James H. Ricketson Arthur Beresford Leo Schultz Symphony Orchestra Clark Gounod

Dr Talmage Installed as Co Pastoras at First Presbyterian

Washington Oct 24. Dr Talmage was formally installed as co pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. The sermon was preached by Rev David Gregg of Lafayette Avenue Church Brook, with Rev Adolphs Allen, moderator of the Washington City presbytery, conducting questions. Charges to Talmage and to the people were given by Rev Wallace Radcliff and Rev B F Bittinger. Talmage merely pronounced the benediction and then held a reception attended by nearly all present.

T. DeWitt Talmage First Presbyterian Church David Gregg La&fayette Avenue Presbyterian Church Brook Adolps Allen Washington’ City Talmage Wallace Radcliff B. F. Bittinger Washington Audi

Superintendent Wheeler Replies to Paving Criticism

Wheeler the Superintendent of Streets responds to a Boston editorial judging paving choices. He notes the department has laid the most pavement with a concrete base since becoming superintendent this year, and presents a table from the city engineer showing 41 249 square yards in 1892 and 26 8 in the current year, with 10 063 square yards the smallest in 1893 10 063.

Wheeler Boston Street Department

Farewell Luncheon for Mr Hans Bishop Before Departure

Mr Hans Bishop of 11 Beacon Street hosted a luncheon at 9 Bosworth Street for theatrical friends ahead of his return to Santa Cruz. Attendees included Thomas Lothian of the Boston Museum Vincent of Hollis Street Theatre F G Tuttle Miss Boyd Joseph Wagner and others. Toasts and expressions of regret accompanied pretty chrysanthemum and palm decorations.

Hans Bishop Beacon Street Bosworth Street Santa Cruz Thomas Lothian Boston Museum Vincent Hollis Street F. G. Tuttle Miss Boyd Joseph Wagner Bishop

St Louis Liner Seeks Rudder Repair Near Needles

The American liner St Louis passed Prawles Point at nine this morning with signals for two tugs to meet her at the Needles after losing her rudder. Company officials expect repair in time to resume sailing on schedule from Southampton Saturday. All aboard are well.

Southampton St. Louis Prawles Point Needles

Suits at 8 93 and Beaver Overcoats at 9 98 Offer Bargain Value

The Central Clothing House advertises deviot suits at 8.93 and beaver overcoats at 9.98, claiming prices reflect about half value from prior levels of at least 15 for suits. It also notes children’s clothing in another column.

Common Council Debates Budgets and Atwood Controversy

City council discusses hotel lodging registration blanks for lodgers, seeks sworn returns, and shifts poll assessments to the Board of Election Commissioners. A $600,000 ferry landing bond is laid over, Engine 31 repair delayed. Atwood charges debated with Foster denouncing the inquiry as unjust. Bailey clarifies caucus and crossing approvals.

Common Council Norris General Court Smith Ward Lane Ard Walden’ Smith Board of Assessors Board of Election Commissioners Conry Ward 2 East Boston Sears Russell East Boston Finance Commission Commonwealth O’callaghan Southboro Foster Ward 9 Reidy Harrison H. Atwood Atwood America Mr. Atwood Ap A Corporation Bailey Rye V. Bailey Transit Commission Charlestown Causeway Street Board of Railroad Commissioners O'Callaghan Waz

Insolvent Frederick Small Creditors Meet in Boston

Notice of the third meeting of creditors for Frederick S Small, insolvent debtor, to be held at the Court of Insolvency in Boston on November 8 at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Creditors may prove claims and the assignee will present accounts for approval and objections. Att. Pray, Assignee.

Commonwealth ‘of Massachusetts Suffolk Boston William A. Robinson Winthrop Robert A. McJunkin Copartners BAY State Tiling Company Court House Pemberton Square Fred H. Seavey Della M. Marrison Fannie M. Hinmann Della M. Marrison & CO Herbert H. Salls MN M. Salls Frm Salls Bros County of William William O. Delano Frederick Small

The Confession of An American Girl Read the Sunday Post

The excerpt reflects a contrived moral vignette titled The Confession of An American Girl as printed in The Sunday Post, discussing identity and cultural perception through a domestic lens.

The Sunday Post

Officers Elected At Business Session In Religious Group

At a business session this afternoon officers were elected. President Merrill E. Gates of Massachusetts. vice presidents Rev. A Noble Illinois Rev. Alexander McKenzie Massachusetts Rev. Henry Hopkins Missouri Rev. Henry A. Stimson New York Rev. Washington Gladden Ohio. home secretary Rev. M. E. Strieby New Jersey. corresponding secretaries Rev. A F Beard New York Rev. P F Woodbury New York Rev. C J Ryder Connecticut. recording secretary Rev. M. E. Strieby New Jersey. treasurer Henry W. Hubbard New York. auditors George Hicok William H L Nichols. executive committee for three years Samuel Homes New Jersey Samuel S. Marples New York Charles L. Mead New York William H. Strong Michigan Elijah Horr Massachusetts.

Merrill £. Gates Massachusetts A. Noble Tlinois Alexander McKenzie Henry Hopkins Missouri Henry A. Stimson New York Washington Gladden Ohio M. E. Strieby New Jersey A. F. Beard P.F

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