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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1900

Page

10

Paine Campaign Rally in Milton Supports Naphen

The Hon Robert Treat Paine spoke at Associates Fall Milton rally for Henry K Naphen with about 2000 attendees. Other speakers included Naphen Thomas Boynton and Luther Stevenson. Paine praised Naphens legislative work and Broad Sound Channel funding, urged opposition to imperialism and support for Philippine independence.

Milton Robert Treat Paine Massachusetts Associates Henry K. Naphen Congressman Naphen Thomas Jefferson Boynton Luther B. Stevenson Congress Boston Liverpool America Cove Street South Union Station

Quincy and Fitzgerald Rally for Thayer in Worcester

In Worcester on October 29, Fon. Josiah Quincy and Rep. J. F. Fitzgerald led a rally for Democrat John R. Thayer. Quincy urged Massachusetts to influence national policy cautiously, lauding Senator Hoar and Wear while critiquing imperialism and McKinleyism in the Philippines.

Worcester Josiah Quincy J. F. Fitzerald John R. Thayer Congress Quincy Massachusetts Hoar McKinley Wear Democratic Party

Trial opens in Alfred for Champion four murder charge

Chief Watts and Inspector McCausland attend the Alfred Maine trial opening of George Champion on four murder counts. They will recount the capture and their interview with the prisoner. The case is billed as highly sensational in Pine Tree State criminal history.

Watts L. B. McCausland Alfred George Champion Pine Tree Matthews Haines Goodwin Haley and Cleaves Biddeford Champion

Political clash over Philippine governance in 1900 campaign

In a heated exchange Congressman Fitzgerald cites rival positions on Philippine self rule. Washburn urges limited Filipino self governance, Thayer demands immediate independence. Foreseeable U S policy shifts loom as Root Hanna Roosevelt and Scott defend or critique trusts and military strength. The speaker argues voters should back Thayer for Congress.

Bryan McKinley Fitzgerald Charles T. Washburn Congress John R. Thayer Philippines Washburn Mrr Thayer United States Root Mark Hanna Scott Roosevelt Democratic Party

Guild at Wakefield sparks talk on Philippines case

General Curtis Guild addressed a Republican rally in Wakefield detailing trusts and silver and presenting official reports on Tagal cases. He cited Captain Novicio's 1900 court record describing burying alive an American sailor, and a prisoner handed to cannibals, as evidence of brutality in the Philippines.

Wakefield Curtis Guild Guild Philippines Bryan Novicio McDonald Gilmore Jeuville

Captain Dewey Buried in Montpelier

The funeral of Captain Edward Dewey, brother of Admiral Dewey, was held at Christ Church this afternoon with Rev. A N Lewis officiating. Admiral Dewey sent regrets via telegraph as he could not attend. Bearers included C F Clark, Thomas, T G and Julius B E Dewey, and William T Dewey along with Hon. Fred A Howland and Hon. James H Martin.

Ruffin Endorsed by Friends as Common Council Candidate

Friends of ex Councilmen Stanley Ruffin met last night to endorse him for the Common Council amid a factional quarrel among colored Republicans of the ward. The meeting aimed to nominate Ruffin and boost his chances at the polls.

Stanley Ruffin Common Council Miere Ruffin

Goodwin Case Recalls Shocking Farmhouse Fire Tragedy

Neighbors in West Newfield Missouri found the Goodwin house burned to ashes on June 11 with four bodies identified as George Goodwin his son Scott Guy Goodwin farm hand Fred Bertsch and housekeeper Elsie Horne. A former farmhand George Champion was captured June 13 in Milford Massachusetts arraigned on four indictments for the murders and held without bail for trial.

George Goodwin West Newfield Goodwin Scott Guy Goodwin Fred Bertsch Elsie Horne George Champion Goodwin Place Milford Mass L. B. McCausland Boston Champion Alfred

Prison for Life Given to Sullivan and Barr in Ashburnham Assault

Worcester Oct 2 Thomas F Sullivan and James M Barr of Fitchburg were convicted of felonious assault on Miss Eva E Baker of Ashburnham Sept 19 and sentenced by Judge Lawton to life in the State Prison. Patrick H Foley got 10 to 15 years for breaking and entering. William J Foley received an indefinite term at Concord Reformatory.

Worcester Thomas F. Sullivan James M. Barr Fitchburg Eva E. Baker Ashburnham Lawton Superior Court Patrick H. Foley William J. Foley Concord Reformatory

Evening classes start at Y M C VU building on Boylston Street

The Y M C V U announces evening classes begin this evening at their Boylston Street building and asks all young men and women to take note. A formal notice appears in another column.

Y. M. Co. VU Boylston Street

Wellesley College Forms Democratic Club Rally Planned in Barn

Wellesley College forms a Bryanite Democratic Club with Miss Sue Hall as president and a large rally planned in the Barn next Saturday evening. Members will march with banners, sing campaign songs, and listen to Miss Hall and other speakers from the club and Miss Caroline Newman of Mississippi. A parallel Republican torchlight procession and rally are set for the following Monday.

Wellesley College Bryanites Sue Hall Bryan Club Caroline Newman Mississippi Jessie Hutsinpilar Rbilly Billy Minerva William Jennings Bryan Bill Miss Hall North Carolina Bryan Wll

Brave deed saves man in subway accident

Mrs. R A Munroe describes grabbing a man who fell between a moving Charlestown car and the curb, holding on with both shoulders until she dragged him onto the platform. She fainted, faced a long ambulance wait, and was treated for the strain, while bystanders praised her courage and she recovered from bruising.

R. A. Munroe Park Street Charlestown Waverley Neal

Monroe Doctrine asserted to block German coaling station

Washington reports Venezuela may lease Margarita Island to Germany for a naval coal base. The United States vows protest to enforce the Monroe Doctrine and deter threats to U S coast, Nicaragua Canal, and regional control. Germany would gain a base for potential operations from Margarita's deep harbors.

Washington Venezuela Island of Margarita Germany United States South America Margarita Island Nicaragua Canal

Boy Hunter's Body Found in Hereford Woods

Ernest Banfill, 15, missing since August while hunting near Hereford woods, was found by Will Lang of Beecher's Falls. It is believed he was accidentally shot or became lost and bewildered.

Colebrook N. H Ernest Banfill Hereford Woods Will Lang Beecher’s Falls Young Banfill William Banfill

James Devine Interred Roxbury Citizen Buried

James Devine, a well known Roxbury resident, was laid to rest yesterday in Calvary Cemetery after services at St. Patrick's Church on Dudley Street at 9 o clock. Pallbearers included Captain Timothy A. Hurley former Sealer Daniel P. Sullivan Deputy Sheriff John Kelley John J. Sullivan Patrick McCormick and E R Domansky.

James Devine Roxbury Calvary Cemetery St. Patrick’s Church Dudley Street Timothy A. Hurley Daniel P. Sullivan John Kelley John J. Sullivan Patrick McCormick E. R. Domansky

Harvard Tech Tufts Rally for Boston Torchlight Parade

Harvard Tech and perhaps Boston University will mobilize Republican marching clubs tonight for Boston’s first torchlight parade of the presidential campaign. Harvard leads with crimson regalia and a one-sided Park square rush expected, policed to prevent disturbances as Tech, Boston University, and Cambridge Manual Training School bands join the procession through Massachusetts Avenue to Tremont and Beacon streets.

Harvard Tech Tufts Boston University Boston Harvard Square Massachusetts Avenue Huntington Avenue Boylston Street Washington Street Newspaper Row Court Street Tremont Street Beacon Street Charles Street Park Square Brent Taylor OS Mounted Aids I. W. Kendall W. B. Lawrence C. Crocker R. Lawrence J. L. Welds Harvard and Cambridge Manual Training School L. J. Watson Harvard Club H. Kirtland R. G C. Bruce A. E. Lunt W. T. Foster Law School

Million for Defences in Coast Fortifications Plan

General J M Wilson reports new coast defences negotiations lasting a year for fort sites including two in Boston Harbor and two in Narragansett Bay. Major funds seek over a million dollars for Massachusetts. total rivers and harbors estimates exceed 1.3 million with Harbor of Refuge Cape Ann receiving 350,000 and Boston 133,000.

J. M. Wilson Boston Harbor Narragansett Bay Boston New York Harbor Massachusetts Massachusetts Seaboard Congress Merrimac Harbor of Refuge Cape Ann Gloucester Harbor Sirreucare Woods Hole Channel Dacs Tipeemansan Acai Tracore Gloucester Mystic Malden Mystic River Island End Porson Beatnou Gc Harporis Hyannis

Porto Rican voter denied writ to register in New York

Justice Freedman denied Frank Juarbe a peremptory writ of mandamus to compel the board of registrars to admit him to registration. He claimed American citizenship by the cession of Porto Rico to the United States. The ruling rests on citizenship interpretation under the New York court.

New York Frank Juarbe Board of Registrars Porto Rico Spain United States Justice Freedman Supreme Court

Drowned Child in Mills Pond Near Shirley

Theresa Hollisch, 13, adopted daughter of Joseph Kookura, drowned in the Gould Manufacturing Company mill pond at Shirley. The body was the fourth to be found in the flume system today.

Shirley Theresa Hollisch Joseph Kookura Gould Manufacturing Company

Johns Denies Charge In Murder Case In New Haven

Cyrue Johns a former Kent's drug store clerk in Paterson New Jersey has been found at his brother David Johns home in New Haven. Police suspect him of selling chloral to McAlister one of four men arrested for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter. Johns denies the charge saying it aims to shield the guilty party. He left Paterson before the murder and has stayed in New Haven for over a week.

New Haven Conn Cyrue Johns Kent Paterson N. J Jennie Bosschieter David L. Johns George Street McAlister

Grand jury to get case soon in Bosschteter death

Public Prosecutor in Patterson New Jersey said the grand jury now in session would be shown evidence this week in the cases of McAllister Kerr Campbell and Death four men jailed in connection with Jennie Bosschteter's death. He did not specify the day but vowed no unnecessary delay.

Atlanta on Trial Trip after Drydock at Brooklyn Navy Yard

The rebuilt cruiser Atlanta left Quarantine at 10 14 this morning for a trial run before sailing for South America to join the South Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Schley. After three years in drydock she receives higher freeboard, redecking, fireproofing, and engine upgrades to triple expansion engines now 400 horsepower, with two eight inch and eight six inch guns plus a secondary battery.

NW York Atlanta South America South Atlantic Schley Brooklyn Navy Yard

Candidates for sergeant at arms position named

Among the latest candidates for the sergeant at arms edition are Major H Gould of the city and Dr E S Powers of Brockton. Gould has served in the Massachusetts Senate and aids the Republican State committee. Powers is a prominent Brockton dentist noted for a tall presence and musical voice at inaugurations. Friends of Major Davis press for his election by the Legislature.

Jack Adams H. Gould E.S. Powers Brockton Major Gould Massachusetts Senate Republican State Committee Powers Major Davis Crane

Milford Population Rises by 2413 in New Census

Private information from Washington cites Milford population at 11 371, up from 8 59 in the last state census, a 27 percent increase. Officials say the official announcement is imminent and selectmen will move to grant three additional liquor licenses.

Milford Washington the Post

Foreman Misidentification Corrected in Rail Poster Incident

A correction states the foreman named in yesterday’s report was on the Boston and Albany road, not the New York New Haven and Hartford line. The New Haven foreman was said to have fraternized with the union, while the Boston and Albany foreman supported the union.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Boston & Albany

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Washington and Brattle Streets MR. Naphen Mr. Quincy Congressman Fitzgerald Naphen Executive Pierce Ray Vera Cruz Chapultepec South End Green Stork Alfred, Mo Georges Champion Tude Guild AT Captain Dewey Goodwin Case Prison For Life Miss Baker Pineae Mack Chickering R. A. Munroke Boy Hunter Collegians H. B. Kirtland Pach Cobb Binghamton, N. Y Bergan A. Mackinnon Porto Rigan Americas State St Ecu Ams Taylor McAllister NEW York & Boston Credit CO Washinton Street
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