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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1896

Page

8

Return of Roslindale Girls Ends Week of Rumor

Christine Sullivan and Lillian Keiley, two Roslindale schoolgirls, return home after a week of wandering with Cambridge youth Barney Fay. Parents and police probe alleged elopement with gypsy boys Billie and J Stanley while the girls deny the tale and offer a hazy account of travels.

Roslindale Christine Sullivan Lillian Keiley Billie J. Stanley Toto Cambridge Barney Fay Ashland Street Bridge Hyde Park Avenue Providence Christine The Post Boston Stone Brook Fay Lillian Young Fay Union Station Lillian Kelley Jellie Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. Fay

Funeral Held For Andrew J. Jones at St. Peter's Cambridge

The funeral for Andrew Jackson Jones was held yesterday afternoon at St. Peter's Church Cambridge with Rev. Charles H. Perry officiating. A Masonic service followed the Episcopal rites with Master Warren P. Dudley of Mt. Olivet Lodge assisting and Maspeth Lodge chaplain. Pallbearers included Oren B. French Herbert R. Rhodes Charles H. Valentine and James F. Hil

Andrew Jackson Jones St. Peter’s Church Cambridge Charles H. Perry Warren P. Dudley Mt. Olivet Lodge Maspeth Lodge Oren B. French Mt. Olivet

Bryan Seeks Victory in Final Midwestern Campaign

The article details Bryan’s grueling closing week across the Middle West with relentless speeches averaging about twenty per day, vast travel, and personal endurance. It notes his weight loss, wife's support, and the political tension as A P A signatures and saloon-lease accusations heat the race toward election day.

Middle West Bryan Post Thomas B. Reed Rourke Cochran Bob Ingersoll McKinley Canton Voice Wrightington Illinois Burchard Blaine Stevenson Mark Hanna

Cambridge firemen, Lancers honor veteran Joe Jones at Mt. Auburn

Fifty National Lancers and about 100 Cambridge Veteran Firemen attended the memorial for Captain Oscar A. Jones born in Kennebunk Maine 72 years ago. Jones served on Cambridge’s Board of Fire Engineers and in the Common Council in 1890 91 and 92. Interment was at Mt. Auburn.

Boston John Davis National Lancers G. O. Gunnison Cambridge Oscar A. Jones Aleppo Council Ancient Arabic Order Mystic Shrine Massachusetts Tribe of Red Men Friendship Lodge of Masons Mt. Olivet Lodge Royal Arch Chapter Veteran Odd Fellows

Sweepers Resume Work in New York Streets

The department of street cleaning workers returned to duties today in New York. Excluded are Tate contractor staff handling paper and rubbish collection on the streets.

New York Department of Street Cleaning Tate

Windy reception as Bryan visits Chicago crowds

The Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan and his wife were escorted by a large urban crowd after arriving near State Street Presbyterian Church. Bryan rested during the afternoon and later tea with banker F Dunlap. He planned talks at State College and in The Square before departing for Alton.

State Street Presbyterian Church Mr. Bryan Bryan F. Dunlap Dr. Jones State College Alton

Bryan and Wife Visit former Jacksonville Roots

Mr and Mrs William J Bryan spent a day in Jacksonville Illinois where they first met while students. They attended church at State Street Presbyterian and were greeted by locals after a late train arrival and a morning sermon. Yellow ribboned youngsters cheered for McKinley as Bryan toured four local churches and met old friends.

Mrs. Bryan Jacksonville Ill William J. Bryan Hiram K. Jones Bryan Whipple Academy Tillinger’s State College Burlington Road Quincy Bluffs Mt. Sterling McKinley

Newport Club Starts Drive to Punish Carlisle Attackers

Covington Kentucky October 2 1904 A subscription was begun by the Newport Commercial Club to hire private detectives and attorneys to locate punishment for the insult to Secretary Carlisle A city wide meeting is called to condemn the assault and demand immediate arrests The club plans a reception and banquet for Carlisle upon his return

Covington Newport Commercial Club Carlisle Commercial Club of Club

Republican State polls show 18 000 Nebraska GOP majority

Lincoln Neb Oct 25 Chairman Post of the Republican State central committee released a first official estimate from a state poll. It predicts a clear Republican majority on both state and national tickets of not less than 18 000.

Lincoln Neb Republican State Central Committee Nebraska

Endorsed Fitzgerald at Lowell Street Rally

A Democratic rally at Independence Hall Lowell Street drew about 350 attendees. Speakers including Samuel H Borofsky Thomas F Keenan and John F Fitzgerald urged support for Fitzgerald and highlighted party unity amid local race turmoil.

Independence Hall Lowell Street West End Fitzgerald Thomas F. Keenan O’neil Keenan Republican Party Sears Chicago Jesse Gove David F. King Martin M. Lomasney New England John F. Fitzgerald Ward 8 Faneuil Hall Bryan Sewall George Fred Williams William F. Donovan H. A. Koch Martin Leftovitch Louis Sonnabent

Fitzgerald Rally Tonight In Bun ker Hill Ward Room

A rally in support of Congressman Fitzgerald is set for tonight in the ward room at Bun ker Hill and Lexington streets. Councilman Kane will preside with speakers including E J Flynn Lomasney Corbett Mahoney T F Keenan and others listed.

Bunker Hill Lexington Streets Fitzgerald Kane E. J. Flynn Lomasney Corbett Mahoney T. F. Keenan O’hara Shaw Marshall Miller O’callahan Teague Haley

First Methodist Church in America Celebrates 128th Anniversary

In John Street New York the historic Methodist church marks 128 years since its founding. The celebration recalls a notable history with Mistress Barbara Heck among the early German and Irish immigrants who helped establish the church.

New York America Old Methodist John Street Barbara Heck

First American Methodist Church History and Dedication Details

In 1766 a New York woman sparked revival by summoning Philip Embury to preach to her neighbors. The first Methodist service in America met in Barracks Street, with a sail renamed Cart and Horse Street. A church on Golden Hill later grew, dedicated Oct 30, 1768, rebuilt 1818, current 1841. The program showcased school, love feast, sermons by Dr. James M. Buckley and Dr. John Atkinson, plus an illustrated lecture on Early Methodism.

Philip Embury Barracks Street America William Golden Hill John Street James M. Buckley John Atkinson Atkinson M. F. Compton

Ryan's Itinerary for Ryan Campaign Rallies in Ward Districts

The Democratic free silver candidate John A. Ryan schedules rallies in Ward 18 Ward 9 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 8 Ward 6 Ward 7 Ward 13 with Spellman Hall Old Franklin schoolhouse Lyceum Hall and ward rooms on Blossom North Bennet and Hudson streets Speakers include Timothy W. Coakley Levi H. Turner Joseph A. Dennison James F. Morton Jr Linwood H. Pratt George E. McNeil Herbert N. Casson Francis P. Curran John P. Feeney and E C Baldwin and Ryan himself.

Ninth Congressional District John A. Ryan Free Silver Spellman Hall Old Franklin Lyceum Hall Blossom Street North Bennet Street Hudson Street Mr. Ryan Timothy W. Coakley Levi H. Turner Joseph A. Dennison James F. Morton, Jr Linwood H. Pratt George E. McNeil Herbert N. Casson Francis P. Curran John P. Feeney Ryan

Change for a Democrat in Norfolk County Clerk race

David W. Murray of Hyde Park, Democratic nominee for clerk of the Norfolk county courts, stands a good chance of election. The entrance of Republican independent Worthington makes the race triangular and divides the Republican hosts.

Murray Worthington Cook Charlestown Hyde Park Boston University James R. Murphy Norfolk Norfolk County State Committee Norwood Weymouth Quincy Dedham David W. Murray

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