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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1894

Page

2

McEttrick Moran Rally Attacks McNary In Dorchester

In Music Hall Dorchester and Knights of Labor Hall Neponset crowds heard Congressman McEttrick and Lawyer Moran criticize McNary while praising McEttrick's record. Moran assailed McNary's votes on rail, labor, and utility bills and challenged Atwood over A P A ties. McEttrick urged voters to judge truth.

McEttrick John B. Moran McNary Tenth Congress Music Hall Dorchester Knights of Labor Hall of Congress Moran William S. McNary John F. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Boston Boston & Albany Harrison H. Atwood Atwood A. A. Carlton

Yamagata Reports Japanese Army Crosses The Yalu

Field Marshal Count Yamagata reports to the Japanese Emperor that at daybreak October 25 the Japanese army under his command crossed the Yalu River advancing into Korea. The message signals a major milestone in the conflict with assertions of progress.

London Count Yamagata

Greenhalge and Hoar Lead Fall River Rally at Academy of Music

In Fall River on October 26 Governor Greenhalge and Senator Hoar spoke to over two thousand from the Academy of Music. Greenhalge urged unity and national reform while Hoar criticized the McKinley bill, questioning its impact on industry and wages and highlighting sectional protections.

River Academy of Music Greenhalge Hoar Leontine Lincoln Commonwealth Fall River Massachusetts New England Senator Hoar Andrew J. Jennings America

Japanese Advance Across Yalu and Assault Near Fu Shang

Reports detail Japanese forces crossing the Yalu River and defeating Chinese troops near Fu Shang. Chinese losses total 200 killed with many wounded, while Japanese losses include five officers and ninety men. Count Yamagata foresees a broader attack on Chinese positions at Kukienchao with multiple columns. Weather favorable and Japanese troops in good spirits aim to seize Moukden before November 3.

Yalu Fu-Shang Yamagata Sato Kukienchao Nodzu Kutfendiao Moukden

Massachusetts Debate On Tariffs And Income Tax

Speakers contrast granite and marble duties in New England and Tennessee. The discussion weighs the McKinley era income tax, favors state levy and fairness, noting Massachusetts has long taxed incomes but seeks betterAdjustments. Candidate John Simpkins and Attorney General Knowlton also spoke.

New England Tennessee Massachusetts John Simpkins Knowlton

Democrats Sharpen Lines After Reform Club Meeting

The seventh district Democratic ears were boxed by the Massachusetts Reform Club at Young's over civil service reform. The club praised William Everett for loyalty to reform and condemned his party’s actions in the district, while endorsing commissioners of insolvency and opposing his successor’s nomination.

Seventh Congressional District Massachusetts Reform Club Young’s George William Curtis William Everett Democratic Party

Coakley Rallies Planned in Brighton Tonight for Senate Seat

Two open air gatherings scheduled in Brighton feature Timothy W. Coakley seeking Senate support. North Brighton residents will hear him arraign Republican Fuller on the A P A issue, a topic stirring Brighton Democrats, while Oak Square voters hear the same case repeated.

Brighton Timothy W. Coakley Coakley Fuller Oak Square

General Cogswell Illness Reports Quiet Day in Salem

General Cogswell remains seriously ill in Salem after a fourteenth month of service. Doctors say no immediate danger, but a lower lung congestion from a cold after the Amesbury agricultural fair has slowed his recovery. He plans rest and a campaign break but continues to prepare for political duties once rested.

Salem Cogswell Washington New Hampshire George Amesbury

American Wringer Co. Products and Mail Repair Service

The American Wringer Co. operates at 13 and 15 Broadway extension as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mailed orders promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Czar's Condition Alarms Amid Russian Royal Union

The marriage of Princess Alix to the Czar is set for October 29 with possible changes. Livadia reports the Emperor eats well but shows weakness, while London notes Alix's conversion and ring exchange completed and the Czar's condition worsening. Vienna letters say cancer symptoms have extinguished hope.

ST. Petersburg Alix Czarewitch Livadia London Newa Vienna

Public institutions hearing continues with officer testimony

The hearing featured Dr. Baxter Bancroft as first witness describing cases connected to him and others. Officer Albert Young testified about the July 9 shooting of prisoner Flaherty after a confrontation at shop 1. Deputy Master William Witham also spoke of the monkey wrench assault and a confrontation with King. The committee adjourned to Tuesday at 4.

Baxter Bancroft Gutter Albert Young Flaherty Young Martin Flaherty William A. Witham South Boston Institution

Whitewayites win narrow Trinity election returns

In St John s Newfoundland on October 26 Trinity voted to return three Whiteway candidates by small margins with a 40 vote spread. Total poll was 3270 indicating the Whiteway government will likely retain power with fourteen Whitewayites to eleven opponents amid anticipated political chaos from new factions.

ST. John’s N. F Whiteway

Free medical examinations in hard times offered by Dr Dewey

Until cured for all disease. Will be continued by Dr. Dewey, the specialist, to all, rich or poor, during the hard times. Examinations and medical attendance absolutely free. Offices 7 and Hotel Pelham, 74 Boylston street. Hours 9 to 1 p. m., 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p. m. Sunday, 10 to 4 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.

Dewey Pelham Boylston Street

O'Neil Praises Hill in New York Campaign Swing

Congressman Joseph H. O'Neil returned from a stumping tour with Senator Hill in the Empire State. He told a Post reporter that Hill is certain to win, noting 1000 greeted them at Long Island City, a rainstorm, and a Cooper Union hall turnout with about 10 000 turned away. He cited large crowds in Newburgh and broadly favorable interviews with Empire State leaders.

Joseph H. O'Neil New York Empire State Senator Hill O'Neil Post Long Island City Cooper Union Newburg Hill

Epidemic in City With Diphtheria and Scarlet Fever Seething

City reports a diphtheria outbreak with thirty two cases at City Hospital last night eight critically ill on the dangerous list and one more expected this morning. A ward holds twenty nine patients with both diseases two in danger. Swett street epidemic hospital has fifteen scarlet fever patients.

Swett Street

Eleven Miners Entombed After Pewabic Mine Collapse

Iron Mountain Mich Oct 26 A sandstone roof collapse in the Pewabic mine leaves one man dead and eleven miners trapped on the fourth level. Pipe tapping suggests some may still be alive as rescuers race to reach them before daylight.

Iron Mountain Mich Pewabic Frank Gabora Thomas Penglaz William Oliver Samuel Husband George Wilcox Stephen Allen William Baird George Pierce John Thomas George Richards Peter Helberg John Farrell Peter Hascoe

London council upholds closure of Empire Music Hall promenade

London County Council held a hearing on an appeal against the licensing committee’s order to close the Empire Music Hall promenade. Crowds filled the hall as ballet dancers and social purity supporters attended. chapels across London held prayers for the ruling. The council voted 7 to 32 to confirm the licensing committee action.

London London County Council Licensing Committee Empire Music Hall Council Hall Social Purity League

Schooner Elias Runyon Sinks Off Point Judith

A New Brunswick captained schooner Elias Runyon foundered yesterday off Point Judith during a fierce northeaster. Captain Eldridge and three crew aboard were rescued by schooner Henry Sutton and brought to New London. Wrecker Scott to assess salvage once weather improves.

New London Elias Runyon Eldridge New Brunswick N. J Point Judith New Bedford Henry Sutton Boston Philadelphia Scott Runyon

Paroled After Fourteen Years for Patricide

Henry J. Gunn, granted a pardon by Governor Greenhalge, was released forenoon yesterday from Charlestown Prison after fourteen years of confinement for killing his father in 1880. From Bridgewater, his relatives still there, Gunn had begun his sentence around age twenty one.upon discharge he headed back to his former home.

Henry J. Gunn Charlestown Greenhalge Gunn Bridgewater

Dispute Over Socialist Tracts Ends With Ejection

Thomas C. Brophy distributed Socialist Labor tracts at the Winter street stair entrance when Sergeant Denton ordered him to stop. Brophy resisted, insisting on rights and planning to continue, then was placed outside after a tense exchange and a brief clash with officers.

Thomas C. Brophy Socialist Labor Party Winter Street Charles H. Denton Station 2 Brophy Mr. Brophy Interferer

West Newton Woman's Education Club Reception

A pleasant West Newton social event yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Kate A. Meade on Hillside avenue. About 150 Newton women attended the annual reception, with officers assisting in greeting guests. The home was decorated with autumn leaves and chrysanthemums as refreshments were served during the 3 to 5 o'clock event.

West Newton Woman's Education Club Newton Kate A. Meade Hillside Avenue

Woburn Mechanic Phalanx Celebrates 59th Anniversary

The Woburn Mechanic Phalanx marked its 59th anniversary with a fall field day and target shoot at Brookside range, a Central House banquet, and an evening ball at the armory. Captain J C Larock announced his resignation as commander due to business.

Woburn Woburn Mechanic Phalanx Brookside Range Central House J. C. Larock

Dr Swett’s Vegetable Compound Advertised Remedy

An advertised remedy by GEO. W. SWETT M D claims a cough and lung ailment treatment. It lists boarhound slippery elm bark flax seed thoroughwort Heorice root among ingredients and sells large bottles or syrup at 25 cents. A household testimonial praises relief from cough consumption and croup. Prepared at the N. E. Botanic Depot 245 Washington St.

N. E. Botanic Ashington St Geo. W. Swett, M. D

Girls Buy Beer in Lynn Hotels Controversy

Miss Agnes Talbot Miss Ida Webber and Miss Meda Clifford visited nine Lynn hotels on Oct 19 20 buying lager in six hotels and securing evidence against three proprietors for illegal sale. They worked from faith with plans for further raids, while officials and a pastor commented on the matter and city temperance efforts.

Lynn Agnes Talbot Ida Webber Meda Clifford Miss Talbot Miss Webber Franklin Street Miss Clifford Green Street Brunswick Winthrop Kirtland Hoffman Sagamore Anderson Revere Oxford Seymour Anderson House Hoffman House Revere House Post T. N. Johnson First Baptist Church Lynn Temperance Reform Union T. B. Johnson Harwood

German Bark Rebecca Reports Sighting Ship Sink In Gale

London October 26. The captain of the German bark Rebecca reports off Ilfracombe in the Bristol Channel at 3 this morning a large steam er flying distress signals. She sank head foremast in a furious gale. The lost ship's name is not known.

London Rebecca Cardiff Ilfracombe Bristol Channel

Will of Frederick D Allen Filed for Probate

Frederick D Allen's will was filed for probate listing charitable bequests of 600 to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions 400 to the American Missionary Association 300 to the Massachusetts Home Missionary Society 300 to the City Missionary Society of Boston 200 to the Boston Children's Friend Society and 200 to the Boston Seamen's Friend Society. Executors are Rev Frederick B Allen Benjamin P Clark and Elihu G Loomis.

Frederick D. Allen American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions American Missionary Association Massachusetts Home Missionary Society City Missionary Society of Boston Boston Children’s Friend Society Boston Seamen’s Friend Society Mr. Allen

TELLER 38 YEARS A DEFAULTER IN HARTFORD BANK

J Allen Francis a teller at City Bank of Hartford since 1856 confessed to a defalcation of about 23000 dollars. He is jailed with bond coverage by American Surety Company for 10000 dollars. He has turned over several thousand to minimize bank loss, which totals about 10000. Francis is a single man with many acquaintances.

Hartford Conn J. Allen Francis City Bank of American Surety Company Francis

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