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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1897
Page
8
Senator Lomasney appeals to Hebrew voters in Ward 8 urging support for John H Sullivan for Senate and for Democratic tickets. He criticizes rivals, praises Williams for Governor and calls for unity to boost Boston and Massachusetts Democratic prospects.
The Ward 8 scene centers on Senator Lomasney and the Hendricks Club at Independence Hall as he stays busy shaping candidates and loyalty in Boston politics. Hebrew Democratic Club meets under his eye while he personally greets residents, characterizing his ward as centrally organized and loyal to home rule. The piece recounts ward dynamics around Daniel D. Rourke’s nomination, Donovan’s exit position, and the enduring influence of party machinery in local democracy.
About 250 citizens gathered in a dim afternoon hall with faces lit by a low-burning gas lamp. Speakers and attendees, diverse in every race, urged voting the straight Democratic ticket while a mix of portraits and a Wilneman transparency look on as the room discussed Hebrew political rights and party organization.
In Ward 8 John H. Sullivan received 1808 votes amid a speech praising integrity in voting. The remark about a “dark” in the woodpile drew attention as Sullivan secured the win in a closely watched local contest.
James Brown, a young Colored man, was arrested outside Howard Turner's all night restaurant at 313 Broadway Chelsea after an alleged drunken spree. He allegedly left without paying, fought waiter Cornelius Linehan, and later, with a knife, confronted Police Captain Grover who sustained a scratch on the ear. Brown, employed nearby, denies intent to harm.
Captain John F Lugard returned to London after an interview on British French tensions in the Lagos Hinterland. Lugard says Borgu with Nikki as capital belongs to England by treaty with the local king prior to any French or other European treaties.
Early this morning James Sullivan of the Massachusetts battleship was drowned off Narragansett Pier when a sail boat capsized. His companion Robert Neagel of Boston reached shore exhausted but recovered. Captain Church of the Narragansett Pier life saving station led the search for the body without success. Neagel says they were short of funds and aimed to reach New York before Sullivan's furlough expired.
The Rev. Charles H. Porter of Hingham preached a vesper sermon at the Christian Union last night on Life’s measure. Choice musical selections followed by Miss Margaret Ferguson and Miss Flora EB Barry with Gerald Lambert, Joseph Gomarty, and S. Eldstein performing violin and vocal works.
Adolph Lipmann, solicitor for Travellers Insurance, shot himself at his Bank of Commerce desk on Saturday. He died today at Hudson Street Hospital after a period of despondency over business and prior threats to self harm.
The Bunker Hill Tammany Association of Charlestown chaired an enthusiastic session in Roughan Building Loesereay afternoon. Several new members joined and ten applications for membership were received. The ball committee reports tickets for the second annual ball are selling fast for Roughan Hall on Friday evening December 17. The club remains strictly Democratic.
The Post recounts a masked daytime robbery where a gunman demanded cash, searched the clerks purse and pockets, and fled with about 7 dollars in small change plus a $50 bill from a left hip pocket. A later attempt to identify the leaders failed. Patrick Hart, 28, with a prior larceny record, was arrested on suspicion and bail was posted.
Police confirm Bartlett and clerks observed suspects. Garments discarded near Lewis Wyman and Catharine Hacker residences on Sagamore street tie to the crime. Coats marked Coburn & Whitman. store tags removed to avoid tracing. A $250 reward is offered by Mayor Ramsdell. Allen Bartlett was not harmed. his brother faced the danger.
A series of overnight thefts in the city is described with three primary encounters. Councilman R H Woods foiled two highwaymen by lashing the horse and driving away. Walter H Sturgis, a provision dealer, resisted and fired two shots after two men robbed him near the first incident, losing over 200 dollars. Lewis Estovich fired at two men fleeing his River street store after hearing noises below. A lodging house nearby suffered a clothing theft. whether two men were involved remains unclear. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup promotion closes the column.
An opening evening features an orchestra and thousands of souvenirs for old patrons while new buyers receive gold and silver money and hundreds of Persian diamonds in gift boxes with every purchase. The event invites all customers to visit and partake.
Our all wool blue and black overcoats priced at $10 outshine $15 cash stores. $10 suits match quality with genuine merit black clay worsted at $16 value $20. Derby and Alpine Hats in stock at $2. Children’s and boys’ school suits priced from $6 to $8. Mackintosh rain gear and umbrellas offered. Visit our department for the whole family.
Three persons died and seven were severely injured in a morning fire that destroyed the Hotel Brooklyn at Kelletville, Oil City region. The blaze began on the second floor, trapping guests as five on the third floor sought exits. Killed were Professor Tucker of Sewickley, Andrew Salsgiver of Tionesta, and Kate Miller of Kelletville. Emma Kiser suffered severe burns while jumping from a window. Officials suggest Tucker toppled a lamp, sparking the fire.
The funeral for Michael P. Sullivan, a well known East Boston businessman, was held yesterday at 2 pm from his mother's home. The Rev John A McCauley performed the services as over 200 neighbors and officials attended. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden beside his late wife.
Five year old John Hadley of Danbury Conn. narrowly escaped death after he fell against a window while in his sitting room and broke through. The glass severed an artery in his throat but medical aid arrived promptly and saved his life.
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