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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1897

Page

8

Political clashes erupt at Democratic rally in Washington

At a Washington rally in the Franklin schoolhouse, speakers assailed Lomasney Daly and Quinn while supporting Gartland and Mahoney for the House. John A. Kelcher denounced Lomasney and Daly, with Fitzgerald and others denouncing Quinn, Daly, and party misdeeds. The event drew 800 attendees and lengthy cheers for Bryan and other figures.

Franklin Washington Dover Streets John J. Gartland, Jr David A. Mahoney House John A. Kelcher Martin M. Lomasney P. J. Daly John Quinn Fitzgerald Keliher Quinn Keli- Ber Alderman Barry W. T.A. Fitzgerald Charles E. Barnett Charles Grady Lincoln House Democratic Club Gartland Mahoney William Jennings Bryan Kelcher George Fred Williams Christopher T. Callahan John H. Sullivan Charles I. Quirk

Mr Keliher Voices Democratic Party Troubles

Mr Keliher denounces factional conflict within the Democrat party and warns of imminent defeat unless a cleansing effort curbs a perceived foe. He singles out Martin M Lomasney as a corrupting influence backed by entrenched ward power and subservient operatives.

Barry J. Mitchell Galvin John Quinn Washington Hotel Democracy Keliher Democratic Party Martin M. Lomasney

Wooden wedding anniversary celebration at Ahern home

The Ahern residence at 15 Second Street South Boston hosted a wooden wedding anniversary with Hibernian members led by President John B. O'Higgins. Five wooden gifts and silver items were presented, plus a Hibernian diploma, followed by a collation and entertainment from local figures and many attendees.

Patrick Ahern Second Street South Boston Hibernian Captain Lovett James J. Shea M. P. Gallagher J. J. O’brien J. B. O'Higgins Edward C. Fitzgerald J. M. Grainey Daniel Clougherty John Gannon William Broderick John Malone John Gallivan Kate Cotter Mary Ahern Minnie “Arrington Annie Warren Mary Lynch Margaret Landregan Margaret Quinn Miss Barry Nellie Julia Riley Bridget Fitzgerald Kate Lynch Mrs. Height

Den of Lions Wedding Planned at Boston Zoo Den

The Boston Zoological Society plans a wedding in a den at the Boston Zoo next Thursday at 9 p.m. between Arthur St. Andrassy of Perth Amboy New Jersey and Miss Charlotte Wiberg of Boston. The unusual ceremony aims to attract attention and romance.

Zoo Boston Zoological Society Pert Amboy Charlotte Wiberg Boston den of Mons the Zee

Deaf lovers face trial in breach of promise case

The New York Supreme Court opened the trial of Annie Berliner and Jacob Scharlin, both deaf mutes, over a $60,000 damages claim for breach of promise of marriage. Witnesses described their meeting, engagement, and a gift diamond ring, while Scharlin contends the engagement was for family pressure and not love. Annie to testify again, with Scharlin likely following.

New York Annie Berliner Jacob Scharlin Supreme Court Cleo de Merode Thomas Gallaudet Church of St John the Evangelist Annie Jacob Scharlin Miss Berliner

Spicy testimony at Plymouth divorce case stirs society

In Plymouth Superior Court the divorce suit of Mary L. Kingman of Brockton against Henry M. Kingman opened with crowded galleries of society women. Mrs. Kingman testified at length accusing her husband of infidelity with Mrs Hamlin and Miss Whitten among others, while witnesses including ex Mayor Ziba C. Keith described late nights, trips, and shared rooms during illness.

Plymouth Superior Court Mary L. Kingman Brockton Henry M. Kingman Hosea Kingman Warren Goddard Kingman F. M. Bixby Bumpus Ziba C. Keith Miss Whitten Mr. Kingman

Leadbetter Arrested in Shoe Factory Thefts

Lynn, Oct. 27. R Walter Leadbetter was arrested after a break in at J. F. Croscup and Co. and Donovan and Co. He is charged with stealing sole leather valued at six dollars from the first firm and additional leather from the second.

Lynn R. Walter Leadbetter J. F. Croscup & Co Donovan & Co

Wardens killed in Colorado Indian outbreak report

General Otis reports engagements between Colorado game wardens and Ute Indians near Thompson's on Snake River. Five Indians killed in one clash, two wardens among the dead in another. Troops ordered to Duchesne as over 300 Indians depart reservations, with White River and Shoshone contingents identified.

Washington Otis Department of Colorado Breck Denver Colorado Thompson's Lily Park Snake River Duchesne Wright Logan Col Fort Duchesne Calcomp Game White River Fort Hall Wyo

More Beautiful City Life Lecture in Boston Club Meet

About fifty members of the Young Men's Congregational Club gathered at the American House for a monthly dinner and talk by Professor Albert H. Munsell of the Massachusetts Normal Art School. He urged fewer high buildings and narrow streets and more fountains and statues to beautify Boston. John S. Barrows selected chairman of the lookout committee and Arthur H. Hayward to chair the social committee.

Young Men’s Congregational Club American House Albert H. Munsell Massachusetts Normal Art School Boston John S. Barrows Arthur H. Hayward

Mystery Deepens Over Grace Stevenson Disappearance

The exhumation at Mt Hope Cemetery revealed the body of an unknown young woman, drowned in the Charles River. The remains were found May 29 and showed signs of weeks in the water. Mrs Stevenson, after examining the teeth, announced the corpse is not her daughter.

Grace Stevenson Brookline Mt. Hope Cemetery Charles River Stevenson

City Happenings: Injuries From Falls and Collisions

David Milne of 1005 Tremont Street fell down stairs and cut his head. Oliver Bulger of 1690 Massachusetts Avenue was thrown from a carriage on Arlington Street and injured his head. Charles Stebbins of Boston Place was thrown from his horse drawn buggy on Dorchester Avenue, breaking his left hip and cutting his head. Charles Gayle of Tremont Street was knocked down by a coupe owned by George Regi and driven by Patrick O Rourke, fracturing his right knee cap. Miss Tessie Berkeley of 15 Durham Street was robbed of 15 cents and a leather pocketbook by a passerby.

David Milne Warren Street Tremont Street Oliver T. Bulger Massachusetts Avenue Arlington Street Charles H. Stebbins Boston Place Dorchester Avenue Dr. Young

Mayor Ramsdell Proposes Mounted Patrol to Curb City Crime

Lynn October 27 The mayor calls a police committee meeting to discuss stronger policing and relief from thieves and burglars after the Bartlett robbery. A planned mounted night patrol may be adopted, with discussions on boosting patrolmen and securing clues. Police suspect suspects from Providence, coats not from Lynn.

Lynn Ramsdell Committee On Police Bartlett Board of Aldermen Providence

Campaign Rallies Gather City Leaders Tonight

George Fred Williams and Christopher T. Callahan headline rallies in Ward 7 Ward 2 Brighton and Gray s Spelman halls South Boston with 8 pm start. Alderman John H. Lee and Senator John Quinn preside at Brighton and Ward 7 Pierpont schoolhouse. Other speakers include Clarence E. Atkinson Harry Lloyd Charles I. Quirk Frank K. Foster William T. A. Fitzgerald Thomas Mackey James B. Clancy Jere miah J. McNamara and James A. Gallivan.

George Fred Williams Christopher T. Callahan Brighton Gray’s Spelman Halls Boston Warren Hall Williams John H. Lee John Quinn Pierpont Callahan Clarence EK. Atkinson New Jersey Harry Lloyd Charles I. Quirk Frank K. Foster William T. A. Fitzgerald Thomas Mackey House Spelman Hall Broadway C. E. Atkinson William 8. McNary John A. O'Keefe James B. Clancy J. T. Mahoney Jeremiah J. McNamara James A. Gallivan Clancy Mahoney Gray's Hall Joseph J. Norton Edward Ll. Logan

Williams Defends His Act in the Union Pacific Debate

Boston Oct 27 George Fred Williams issues a letter defending his conduct in the Fifty second Congress regarding a measure tied to Union Pacific and its branch lines He stresses he aimed to protect minority stockholders and not to aid the railroad in dodging debts He warns of monopolistic moves by J Pierpont Morgan and calls for justice for honest investors amid a broader critique of economic concentration

George Fred Williams Post Boston Union Pacific Railroad United States House Union Pacific United States Army Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads McKenna Morgan Syndicate Mr. Morgan Bryan Sayers Congress Mr. Bryan J. Pierpont Morgan New England London Morgan Lombard Street Union Pacifico Road

Tragic Drowning of 6 Year Old at North End Park

Six year old Lewis Johnson of 21 23 Charter Street drowned after falling from the pier at North End Park yesterday. His body was recovered and Undertaker Tinkham took charge.

Lewis Johnson North End Park Pier Charter Street North End Park Tinkham

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