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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1891

Page

9

DINGLEY EAST BOSON A NEW REASON FOR THE DECAY OF SHIPPING

A Republican rally in Lyceum Hall East Boston drew a slim turnout. Representative Dingley of Maine defended the McKinley tariff while Senator Champlin of Chelsea praised Governor Russell. Dingley linked national issues to Massachusetts votes, arguing protection curbs imports and boosts U S industry. Judge Savage of Auburn echoed tariff themes.

Lyceum Hall Boston A. B. Fisher United States Dingley Maine Arthur B. Champlin Chelsea Russell Allen Commonwealth Champlin My. Mills Texas McMillin Tennessee Wilson West Virginia Mills Ada Judge Savage A. R. Savage Auburn

Modjeska Stages The Tragic Mask at Globe Theatre

Mme Modjeska premieres a new play The Tragic Mask by K C Reynolds at the Globe Theatre next Monday. Set in Vienna the drama follows a American woman turned Russian agent whose past lover is drawn back as intrigue and danger unfold. The production runs five weeks with a strong cast including Thalberg, except Saturday when Macbeth is shown.

Globe Theatre Mme. Modjeska Tragic Mask New York K. C. Reynolds Vienna

Ray of Gladness Christmas Stocking Aims to Aid Waifs

A Post Christmas stocking drive praised by James L. Gordon of the YMCA and others at Clark Street Mission. Local leaders say the effort offers hope to poor children and may inspire up to 5000 YMCA members, with praise for its reach into desolate city streets and calls for clothes and support for both children and the elderly.

James L. Gordon Young Men’s Christian Association Baldwin Young Men’s Christian Union A. S. Stafford Tabernacle Young Men’s Institute Santa Claus A. Arnold Clark Street Mission Mr. Arnold

The Wrong Despatch at Election Night Theatre

A city theatre nightly reads election returns. On last election night at Tremont manager Schoeffel, then Nat Childs, and finally Seymour handle telegrams. A final despatch arrives just as Seymour is about to read. Nat reads it aloud privately: Don’t think the play any good Try again.

Tremont Manager Schoeffel Seymour Schoeffel Nat. Childs Nat Mr. Seymour N. C Willie

Milton Republican Rally Draws Large Milton Crowd

The Town Hall in Milton hosted a well attended Republican rally with Cadet Band music during intermissions. Speakers included Hon. F T Greenhalge and U S Marshal W W Doherty, presided by J Walter Bradley. Doherty stressed GOP accountability and criticized Democratic opposition while Greenhalge contrasted party records and positions on free trade and silver coinage.

Milton F. T. Greenhalge United States Marshall W. W. Doherty J. Walter Bradley Doherty Russell F.T. Greenhalge Democratic Party Mills Georgia Tennessee

Death in Milton linked to Rooneys and liquor

Deputy J Walter Bradley responded to a request to remove James Hickey Sr from the Rooney house near Milton Town Hall. Hickey Sr died after an apparent asthma and liquor episode. John Lim Mrs Rooney Tim Rooney and William Kelly were detained briefly as the post mortem ruled no violence. The scene drew local concern over the house’s notorious reputation.

J. Walter Bradley Milton James Hickey, Jr John Rooney Milton Town Hall Tim Bradley Hickey Rooney Homestead John Lim Pearce

Small’s retirement application filed by city mayor

Superintendent Cyrus Small’s retirement petition was signed by Mayor Matthews after a waiting period for possible charges. The Police Commission will not act immediately, keeping the retirement date indefinite. Possible successors, including Deputy Burrell or Chief Inspector Eldridge, are hotly discussed as promotions reshape the force. Small plans to retire quietly and not engage in business once his successor is named.

Cyrus Small Matthews Small Police Commission Osborne Burrell Eldridge

Shuman's Corner Gains Notice of Expansion

A. Shuman & Co proud to display a large extension at the Washington and Summer streets corner. Merchants in leading cities congratulate the firm as a Boston admirer pays tribute in verse praising enterprise, pride, and trade ambition. H. O'M.

Journal Washington Summer Streets A. Shuman & Co Shuman Boston A. Shuman H. O’m

Hotel Clarendon sold at auction on Tremont street

The Hotel Clarendon on Tremont street was sold at auction yesterday. The Gardner brothers, Messrs. George A. John L. and George P., owned the property valued at 99000 dollars. James Stephenson purchased it for 101000 dollars. Land valued at 37000 dollars and the building at 62000 dollars with 112 feet frontage.

Clarendon Tremont Street George A John L George P. Gardner James Stephenson

Stole Law and Sold It Arrest Tells of Harvard Library Theft

William Stone was arrested late Wednesday on a charge of stealing Harvard Law Library books valued at 300 dollars. Inspector Knox found Stone had sold some of the books at second hand stores.

Law William Stone Harvard Law Library Knox Stone

The People's Party Power Saga in Massachusetts

In the next Voice of Massachusetts items critique the People's Party in Massachusetts outlining a national and state committee run by a few, a provisional state committee, and a plotted platform. It questions legitimacy and dominance, suggesting a limited monarchy and condemning candidate Winn for his 1877 8 9 record against woman suffrage and electoral reforms.

The Voice of Massachusetts People’s Party Massachusetts State Committee of the People’s Party People’s Party of National Committee State Committee Winn Senate

Commonwealth Clothing House Election Push Ad

The piece urges voters to go to the polls next Tuesday morning and fulfill their duty as American citizens. It offers a nudge about looking presentable and mentions purchasing clothes such as suits and hats at the Commonwealth Clothing House on Washington and Kneeland streets.

Commonwealth Commonwealth Clothing House Washington and Kneeland Streets

Rightful Claimant in Dining Room Furniture Demand

The dining room needs are paramount, with dining chair and table occupying about three hours in a day. Parn's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street specializes in this class of furniture and has expanded exhibition rooms to meet increasing demand.

Parn’s Furniture Company Canal Street

Annual meeting of Free Hospital for Women approves new departments

The Free Hospital for Women board met at the Brunswick and elected officers for the coming year. A new Electro-Therapeutics unit for diseases of women was established, with clinics twice weekly led by Dr N L Burrage. Morning clinics start Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9 a.m. A $5000 endowment from Mrs William S Gardener funds a William Sewall Gardener bed. Officers: George Dexter president Alfred Roman treasurer Nathaniel W Walker secretary and trustees Henry M Daniel William H Baker Grant Walker Edwin H Sampson and Joseph W Woods.

the Free Hospital For Women Brunswick N. L. Burrage William 5 William Sewall George Dexter Alfred Roman Nathaniel W. Walker Henry M. Daniel William H. Baker Grant Walker Edwin H Sampson Joseph W. Woods

Harvard Professor Faces Libel Dispute Over Book Review

Harvard Professor Royce is accused of libel by Dr Francis Ellingwood Abbot of Cambridge in a forty eight page pamphlet. Abbot contends the review in the International Journal of Ethics misrepresented a book and seeks disciplinary action from Harvard authorities. Royce denies the libel claim and Abbot says he may pursue litigation or seek internal discipline first.

International Journal of Ethics Royce Harvard University Francis Ellingwood Abbot Cambridge Harvard Abbot

Club House Dedicated by Paul Revere Association

The Crescent Beach Paul Revere Association opened a new club house last night. A large, merry gathering from town and Boston enjoyed music, readings, and a substantial collation before dancing and a return trip to Boston. The handsome 45 by 30 foot building features wide three sided piazzas and convenient, well furnished interiors.

Paul Revere Association Crescent Beach Boston Hotel Strathmore

Concerts and meeting at West End tonight in Boston

Mr Arthur Whiting will give a pianoforte concert at the Perkins Institute South Boston this evening with Mr E J Parker singing. A meeting of conductors and drivers of the West End Street Railroad Company is scheduled at People's Hall Tremont Street at 9 tonight. A musical and literary entertainment was held in Wells Memorial Hall last night for Miss Maude A Emerson with a large audience praising the performance.

Arthur Whiting Perkins Institute South Boston E. J. Parker West End Street Railroad Company People’s Hall Tremont Street Wells Memorial Hall Maude A. Emerson

Architects debate at annual institute meeting in new public library

Papers read include Comparative Architecture by Professor Barr Ferre of the University of Pennsylvania and Antecedents of Gothic Architecture by Professor C H Moore of Harvard. The Cleveland Chapter discussed Architectural Education while the Boston Society hosted visitors at the Thornike last evening.

American Institute of Architects New Public Library Barr Ferre University of Pennsylvania C. H. Moore Harvard Cleveland Boston Society of Archivors Thornike

Predict Russell's Re Election Rallies in Saugus Nights

A large Democratic rally in Saugus with ex-Senator Frank W. Jones and J. H. Slade as lead speakers urged voters to reelect Governor Russell by a large margin. The event showcased strong grassroots support and optimism for the Democratic ticket.

Russell Saucus Saugus Frank W. Jones J. H. Slade

Joy B Clarke Dies A Prominent New Hampshire Figure

John Badger Clarke of Manchester aged 71 dies of rheumatic heart disease. Dartmouth graduate, editor and proprietor of Daily Mirror, noted horseman and public benefactor who funded eloction prizes and improved public speaking in Manchester schools. Survived by wife and two sons Colonel Arthur E and William C. Parker obituary of railroad man William M Parker aged 70.

Manchester N. H John Badger Clarke Atkinson Greenleaf Julia Clarke Dartmouth Daily Mirror College of Agriculture Merrimack River Savings Bank Amoskeag Veterans Manchester High School Dartmouth College Manchester High and Grammar School Clarke Great Britain France Germany Captain McGowan Mambrino Wilkes New Hampshire New England Association of Trotting Horse Breeders Arthur E Tuttle William C William M. Parker New England Hudson River Boston Hartford & Erie New York & New England Passumpsic Boston & Lowell Connaughton Valley Ohio Herman F. Shaw Harry E Winthrop George T

Unfounded Attack on Democratic Ticket in Albany

George Blair, ex State Commissioner and labor ally, says attacks on Rosendale aim to harm the Democratic State ticket. He notes Republicans oppose labor protections Rochester prosecutions and claim labor laws were enacted by Democrats with Democratic Governor backing. Blair urges labor members to back the Democratic slate as a rebuke to GOP labor stance.

Albany N. Y George Blair Rosendale Blair New York Opie Rochester Democratic Party

Waltham Democrats Rally at James's Opera House

The Democratic rally in Waltham featured George Fred Williams and Hon. E. J. Donovan as speakers. Pryor Fulton presided, Williams urged voting for the Democratic ticket and praised a future Democratic government, while Donovan followed with cheers from the audience.

Lodge Boston Donovan

Secret meetings open of Methodist episcopal bishops

The semi annual gathering of Methodist Episcopal bishops opens in Cincinnati with nearly all bishops present except Thoburn in India Taylor in Africa and Vincent in Europe. Sessions are secret as they review reports administration plans and episcopal visitation for spring conferences.

Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Church Thoburn India Taylor Africa Vincent Europe

Three Years For Letter Stealing In U S Court

Dennis F P Shea pleaded guilty to stealing letters and was sentenced to the state prison for three years. Civil cases to be tried Nov 17. Supreme Judicial Court case Fletcher v Bartlett resumed. In Suffolk Superior Court various tort, replevin, and civil actions listed with judges, parties, and outcomes in a dense docket of cases.

United States Circuit Court Aldrich, J Dennis F. P. Shea Supreme Judicial Court Knowlton George A. Fletcher James W. Bartlett J. W. Gould City of Boston T.j.gargan P. M. Keating T. J. Proctor Patrick Morley Roston Towboat Company Fort Abbott’s Wharf S&s. M Nicholsgren Clark Wilkes Whipple Joy Gregory Cope Hill Tand Bates Greenfield Quimby Eaton Adams Walker Sullivan Hondtlerte G. Condit Mary E. Clark L. M. Child J. Lowell Condit A. F. Means Patterson G. L. Huntress

Johann Hoff Malt Extract touted as indigestion cure

An advertisement extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a safeguard against indigestion caused by heavy meals and sedentary living. It claims the product increases stomach energy, aids digestion, and permits hearty eating, warning against counterfeits and noting Eisner & Mendelson Co as sole agents in New York.

Jack Johann Johann Hoff Nature Eisner & Mendelson Co Barclay Street New York

Serious Wreck at Taopi Minn Two Men Killed and Several Injured

St Paul Minn Oct 29 A serious wreck occurred at Taopi 106 miles south of St Paul at the crossing of the Milwaukee and Kansas City lines. The Milwaukee freight and the Kansas City passenger trains collided at right angles, killing the freight engineer and a tramp passenger briefly mangled. Fireman Lynch was badly hurt and a tramp died shortly after. no injuries in the passenger coaches.

St. Pau Minn Taopi St. Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Lynch Thorsen Passenge

Democrats Stir Leicester Rally With Speeches

In Leicester on October 29, Democrats filled the town hall for a major rally. Captain Henry M. Cross harshly attacked the Republican tariff stance while delivering a forceful address. Harvey N. Collison urged young men to vote for the party of progress.

Leicester Henry M. Cross Harvey N. Collison Cross Collison Party of Progress

Republicans as Friends of Labor Rally in Sandwich

The Republicans of Sandwich held an enthusiastic rally with speakers Representative F. W. Kittredge of Boston and D. H. Rice of Brookline. Kittredge highlighted state labor laws as Republican achievements and urged workingmen to vote for Allen.

Friends OF Labor Sandwich F. W. Kittredge Boston D. H. Rice Brookline Mr. Kittredge Allen

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