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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1898

Page

2

New Bank Bill Menaces the Nation in Roxbury Rallies

Williams blasts Republicans over a senate banking bill, accusing Wall Street bankers of steering policy. He warns the plan would undermine currency and place power in a few banks, urging voters to demand debate as Naphen and others rally in Roxbury.

Nation New York London Roxbury Naphen Quirk Kelcher Lloyd Williams Congress Republican Party Gage Wall Street Indianapolis United States House Senate Treasury Department Fiscal Department of the Treasury Treasury United States Treasury National Reserve Gold Reserve Fund Banking and Currency Committee Seaboard England Germany Walker Massachusetts Clearing House Banks Ndon McKinley Bank of England Reublican Party Th. Naphen Henry F. Napien Washington Alger

Testimonial for Doan's Kidney Pills and political rally notes

A Massachusetts newspaper piece mixes an endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills by East Boston resident Mr. A M Pierce with a political rally report. Pierce describes kidney pain and sleeplessness before praising Doan's Pills purchased at Woodbury Drug Co. The article then covers Democratic speakers, attacks on Lodge and Barrows, and remarks by Ex-Representative Kelcher and Senator Quirk at Ward WB 19 rallies led by Councilman Atheridge.

A. M. Pierce Saratoga St Boston Dean Mr. Pierce Doan Woodbury Drug Co Foster- Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U.S Republican Party Democratic Party Lloyd Lodge Philippines Arrows John A. Kelcher Senate Barrows Tenth District Charles I. Quirk Naphen Governor's Council McNamara South Boston Quirk Ward 19 Elmwood Street Ward 17 Williams Senator Quirk Atheridge

Workmen March in Historic City Parade

More than 5000 members from about fifty lodges of the Ancient Order of United Workmen paraded through Boston streets in civilian dress with banners, music, and evolutions. Led by chief marshal Orville A. Ward, the line moved Beacon to Dart mouth to Columbus and disbanded on Beacon Street. Notable contingents included Beacon Mystic Farragut Lodges with 300 men apiece, Andover Lincoln Lodge sailors, and John Eliot white duck suits. Congressional figures and state officials reviewed the parade at the State House.

Order of United Workmen of America Boston Beacon Arlington Streets Charles Streets Beacon Street Arlington Berkeley Streets Dartmouth Huntington Avenue Newton Columbus Avenue Boylston Tremont Park Orville A. Ward Williamb. Libby Corps of Mounted Police Hall Beacon Lodge No. 1 W. H. Bradt W. H. Ralph Walter R. Furbush Everett Lodge J. H. Richardson James Co. Poo Mystic Lodge John C. Entwistle Divsion Dean S Swift Norwood Lodge A. C. Bateman Mystic Farragut Lincoln Lodge Andover E. E. Trefry John Eliot Fairhaven Lodge Congressman Fitzgerald State House Edward F. Danforth Skowhegan John C. Bickford Manchester N. H Caleb G. Sprague Charles E. Spencer

Gallivan McNamara Campaign Kickoff Hits Spellman Hall

Senator Gallivan and ex Representative McNamara of South Boston plan joint campaign events starting tomorrow night at Spellman Hall to rally support for Congress and the Governor's Council. Gallivan, recently ill, will appear from a carriage and both will campaign vigorously with State ticket emphasis.

Gallivan McNamara South Boston Spellman Hall Congress Governor’s Council Bruce Slatery

William Russell Club debates Philippine annexation

The William K. Russell Club of Boston University held a lively afternoon discussion on the annexation of the Philippine Islands, with several members participating. The motion to annex was defeated unanimously.

Philippine Islands William Ki. Russell Boston University

Debs Addresses Socialist Meeting in Cambridge

Eugene V. Debs spoke last night at Brattle Hall Cambridge under the Socialist Democratic party of Massachusetts. Professor Parsons presided and introduced Debs who delivered a descriptive, humor tinged address on the world and its people, taking a stance on the recent war.

Eugene V. Debs Brattle Hall Cambridge Socialist Democratic Party of Massachusetts Mr. Debs Professor Parsons Debs Parsons

Two Women Arrested for Larceny in City Case

Officers of Station 3 arrested Rachel Goldschlager, 28, of 29 South Margin Street, and Ida Zaloch, 22, of 21 Middlesex Street, charged with stealing $228 from Joseph Cohen at 28 South Margin Street yesterday afternoon. They deny the charge and will be arraigned in court this morning.

Rachel Goldschlager South Margin Street Ida Zaloch Middlesex Street Joseph Cohen

Damaged Goods From The American Wringer Co Listing

Water damaged stock from The American Wringer Co includes clothes wringers clocks Bissell carpet sweepers banquet lamps lace curtains and Mackintoshes sold at 77 and 7 Franklin Street and 60 Arch Street near Summer Street Boston Mass.

Bissell American Wringer CO Franklin St Summec Boston Mass

Spain Accepts U S Cuban Debt Standstill Policy

Spain through its peace commission abandons any claim to concessions in Cuba and Porto Rico as a matter of right and yields to the United States position. The act marks Spain's shift to seeking mercy from the conquerors rather than demanding terms.

Peace Commission United States Spain Cuba Porto Rico

Crippled crook and partner held after break in at 52 Federal

Patrolmen Hyland, McDowall and Car arrested Harry Fish of Troy and Patrick Murphy of home for breaking into the W A McLowan restaurant at 52 Federal street. They entered by removing a padlock while Murphy watched outside. Murphy cried that a man seen in Pie Alley set them up and would buy stolen silverware. Police weigh Murphy story and seek the alleged accomplice.

Hyland McDowall Cardiner Court Square Harry Fish Troy N. Y Patrick Murphy W. A. McLowan Federal Street Murphy

Harper Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing

J. L Harper, accused of fatally stabbing Samuel Williams on Wednesday night, was arrested early yesterday by Patrolmen Sheehan and Hutchins of Division 9 as he left town on the New York and New England tracks. He was arraigned before Judge Brown, waived examination, and committed without bail to await the November grand jury.

J. L Harper Samuel Williams Sheehan Hutchins Division 9 New York New England Brown

Death of Nat Childs, famed theater press agent

Nathaniel Childs, well known in the theatrical world, died at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia after swallowing morphine and shooting himself. Despondency was cited. A Boston native and Harvard graduate, Childs had long served as advance agent and writer, with ties to Henry Irving and Abbey Schoefel Grau.

Philadelphia Nathaniel Childs Jefferson Hospital Childs Boston Harvard Boston Traveler Henry Irving Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau

Man Wanted for Murder Seeks Boston Escapee

Chief Watts received a letter from Napoleon Ohio authorities with a photo and description of Abraham Shuelfelt, wanted for murder. They request Boston police watch for him as he is believed to have relatives in the city.

Watts Napoleon Ohio Abraham Shu Felt Boston

Man Dies in Hotel Lobby Believed Identified as Prescott

A man, thought to be Henry M Prescott, six years old with an unknown residence, died suddenly in the Hotel Langham lobby at 11 oclock last night. Dr Buchanan concluded death from heart failure after being summoned.

Henry M. Prescott Hotel Langham Buchanan

Fractured Skull Injury At Heath Street Fall

James Meehan 22 of 8 Heath Street fell down stairs at 7 Heath Street at 11 last night suffering a compressed fractured skull. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

James Meehan Heath Street City Hospital

Democratic campaign expands across Massachusetts districts

The Democratic State committee spreads activity from Boston into the 5th 7th 9th and 10th districts with McNary Drinkwater and leaders directing speakers. Reports from district leaders claim strong Democrat prospects, while Republican slippage hurts Barrows. Williams Baker Slattery Lloyd Conry and others plan rallies in Norwood Lowell Fall River Newton and North Brookfield as Lawrence and Lynn intensify efforts.

Democratic State Committee Boston McNary Drinkwater School Street Naphen Barrows George Fred Williams Norwood Baker Slattery Lloyd Alderman Conry East Boston Lowell Flynn Messrs. McNeill Skeffington Quincy A. Lothrop Congress Ramsdell Roberts Iiynn Mr. Williams Music Hall

Sullivan Nominated for Ward 22 House Seat Against Bell Company

John F. Sullivan, a prominent Suffolk County real estate title examiner, has been named the Democratic nominee for the Ward 22 congressional race. Born 1870 and a Boston University LL.B. graduate, he is described as an honest, fearless lawyer who studied gas and street railway systems and pledges to oppose Bell Telephone.

John F. Sullivan House of Representatives Sullivan Boston University Boston Suffolk County Bell Telephone Boston Elevated Mr. Sullivan Bleiler Tim E. Lesson

McKinley Reviews Victory Parade in Philadelphia Jubilee

President McKinley stood uncovered as 25,000 troops marched in a peace jubilee parade in Philadelphia. He waved to troops, spoke at Clover Club, and later hosted an Academy of Music reception, praising the army and navy alongside General Miles and other leaders.

Philadelphia Clover Club William McKinley Hobart Alger Wilson Heath Porter and Cortelyou Warwick Jubilee Committee McKinley Broad Street Miles Bellevue First City Stiand Shafter Lawton Chaffee Emergency Corps Broad York Streets Grand Army of the Republic J. Dundas Lippincott Hts Academy of Music Smith McClure Grant Sherman Dupont Dahlgren Porter Republic Great West Santiago Porto Rico Guantanamo Manila Dewey Otis Merritt Hobson United States General Miles General Shafter Army Captain Evans Navy Santi Washington

Strike Ends In Brockton Laster District

In Brockton on October 2 at 2:30 a m the lasters strike in the city and district is declared off and all workers will return to work this morning. The decision came after a prolonged conference committee meeting made up of executive boards of all unions in the district and was reported to a mass lasters meeting awaiting its outcome.

Brockton Lasters

Ransom Will Contest Began in East Cambridge Court

The will of Miss Susie M. Ransom, who died about a year ago in North Cambridge, is being contested in the Supreme Judicial Court East Cambridge. Her estate, about 250000, largely goes to charitable institutions in Massachusetts with no less than 10000 to each. About twenty five relatives challenge the will. lawyers Dabney Saunders for the will and Moulton Loring Cronin for contestants. Judge McIntire of the Probate Court allowed the will and codicil, with the hearing likely to extend to mid next week.

Susie M. Ransom Supreme Judicial Court East Cambridge Miss Ransom North Cambridge Boston Dabney and Saunders Moulton, Loring and Cronin McIntire

Waring Has Yellow Fever In New York

Commissioner William T Jenkins announced that Colonel George E Waring Jr who recently returned from Cuba and stayed at his home on 17 Second Avenue is ill with yellow fever The physicians deem it not malignant and expect a good recovery with no danger of city spread due to cold weather

New York William T. Jenkins Health Department George E. Waring, Jr Yucatan Cuba Second Avenue

Sick Sixth Massachusetts to reach Boston from Porto Rico

The sick men of the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry are aboard the hospital ship State and expected to reach Boston today. They are on a 60 days furlough and likely to be mustered out at the end of that period. Fe oA

Sixth Massachusetts Infantry Boston Porto Rico State Fe Oa

Funeral for Col Joseph A. Dalton at North Church Salem

Funeral services for Col onel Joseph A. Dalton of the old Fortieth Massachusetts Regiment will be held at the North Church in Salem at 2 p m on Saturday October 29. The Regimental Association will attend and its members meet at Salem depot at 145 p m on arrival of the 1230 pm train from Boston.

Joseph A. Dalton Old Fortieth Massachusetts Regiment North Church Salem Boston

Three Missing: Boston Police Seek Runaway Children

Three persons are missing in the Boston area. Annie O Connor a 15 year old girl from South Boston left Tuesday afternoon wearing a red and green plaid dress a gray sack with blue collar and a brown hat. Louis Edwards nine from Dorchester has been missing since Monday. James E Goss a runaway boy from Fall River is believed to be in Boston. Police have alerted all stations and are actively searching for the trio.

South Boston Annie O’connor Second Street Boston Annie Louis Edwards Norfolk Street Dorchester Fall River James E. Goss

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