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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1900

Page

8

Mrs Hutton a Niece of Brooks Dies by Suicide

Winnipeg dispatch reports Mrs Hutton wife of Dr Hutton a leading practitioner was found dead in her bedroom from a self inflicted gunshot. She had been mentally affected and was a relative of the late President Hayes and niece of Bishop Phillips Brooks. She married four years ago in Washington and leaves one daughter.

Winnipeg Man Hutton President Hayes United States Phillips Brooks Washington

Woman Sentenced to Sherborn for One Year

Euphemia McPherson, who frequented fashionable hotels and carriages from a leading stable and used fraudulently obtained garments from a Tremont street firm, was ordered by Judge Hopkins to Sherborn for one year in Municipal Criminal Court. She faced two options and chose Sherborn.

Euphemia McPherson Tremont Street Hopkins Municipal Criminal Court Sherborn Lancaster School For Girls

Estate seeks letters of administration after field heiress dies poor

Application filed in New York for letters of administration on the estate of Alice Field daughter of Cyrus W. Field. Sister Isabella F. Judson says the decedent died poor with an estate around 1200 dollars. Edward M. Field allegedly impaired the fortune and is reportedly in custody at 334 Madison Avenue.

New York Theodore H. Silkman Westchester County Alice Cyrus W.eld Isabella F. Judson Miss Field Cyrus W. Field Edward M. Field Wall Streets Ptela Madison Avenue

Bond for Senator in First Middlesex District Contested Republican Field

A senatorial race in the First Middlesex district sees Republican disunity with candidates Brown Weston, Eland Sherborn, McPherson Framingham, Langford Chadwick Newton, Greenwood Ashland, Nutt May Natick. An effort seeks harmony and George H. Bond Newton as a compromise candidate to unite the slate against Democrat Albert H. Ray.

Middlesex Albert H. Ray Ashland Brown Weston Eland Sherborn McPherson Framingham Langford Chadwick Newton Greenwood Nutt May Natick George H. Bond

Creed Rally Near Wart 15 Aims For Tax Opposition

A Wart 15 gathering supported David W. Creed for the House. Ex Representatives Creed and Reidy, ex-Councilman Mahoney, Thomas Owens spoke as Creed pledged to oppose tax hikes and improper corporate grants, and to follow the party platform. A second rally and new headquarters at 587 East Seventh street will feature several speakers.

Bay View Wart 15 David W. Creed Walter H. Keenan James F. Creed Michael J. Reidy John J. Mahoney Thomas Owens Creed Piscees Boston & Albany D. W. Creed East Seventh Street

Democrats to form Bryan club in Auburndale rally

Next Tuesday evening in McVickar's Hall Auburndale Democrats hold a rally to launch a Bryan club. Speakers include Hon William H Baker Newton George F Washburn Boston and William N Osgood Boston as Newton campaign kickoff targets.

McVickar’s Auburndale William H. Baker Newton George IF. Washburn Boston William N. Osgood Baker

Rally for Douglass at Boston Boat House

An enthusiastic Democratic rally was held at the Columbian boat house on Maverick street in East Boston. John J. Douglass, candidate for State Senator from Ward 2, and Councilman William C. Healey, candidate for State Representative, gave principal speeches outlining their records and reasons for voters to elect them.

Columbian Boat House Maverick Street Boston John J. Douglass William C

Powers Seeks Dignified Campaign At Highland Club

At West Roxbury Highland Club a reception for Newton candidate Samuel L. Powers featured speakers ex Sen Harwood Newton City Solicitor Slocum M J Murray and Lemuel W Peters. Powers urged a campaign free from personal attacks, praising past Massachusetts representatives and stressing patience fairness and patriotism in public duty.

Highland Club West Roxbury Samuel L. Powers Newton John W. Field Harwood W. 8S. Slocum M. J. Murray Lemuel W. Peters Powers Massachusetts House of Representatives Congress Washington James G. Blaine Powers-Williams William Claflin Brookline

Letter to the Editor on Williams Campaign Conduct

William Power Kenibbs of Roxbury criticizes F A Williams for charging improper campaign spending and questions timing of accusations. He defends Powers as the apparent unanimous choice and urges fair publicity by The Post, praising the paper's fairness.

F. A. Williams Curtis Hall Powers Williams Sprague Middlesex County Leuds Congress Mr. Williams Mr. Powers U. S. Powers Newton Post Socrates

Reception to Dr George B Pierce by Ward 20 Republicans

The Republicans of Ward 20 will host a reception for Dr George B Pierce, candidate for Congress in the tenth district, Saturday evening in Hendrie Hall near Franklin Park. Several leading ward Republicans will attend.

George B. Pierce Tenth District Hendrie Hall Franklin Park

Second day of Photographers' Association convention at Copley Hall

The Photographers Association held the second day of its convention in Copley Hall with technical papers by Cyrus Cobb and John Tenent, a salon exhibition of striking photographs, and praise for Henry Pierce and Histed of New York. A banquet at the United States Hotel featured witty remarks about the Cobb twins and Mr Nye. A Galveston relief fund was voted, raising about 100 dollars, to be sent to the city mayor. Officers will be elected today as the final sessions close with talks by T Hovey Allen and general discussions plus an evening reception.

Photographers’ Association Copley Hall Cyrus Cobb John Tenent New York Henry Pierce Association Allen United States Hotel Holman H. H. Pierce Providence H. A. Collings Holyoke Darius and Boston Willis Nye New York City Thomas Pattison Jamestown N. Y Cobb Mr. Nye Mr. Pattison Nye Galveston T. Hovey Allen Waltham Alfred E. Farwell School Street Farwell Worcester

Miss Jewett Causes Scene at National Baptist Meeting

Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett interrupted a National Baptist Association session in Richmond insisting on speaking about anti lynching. She addressed supporters from a street carriage after being asked not to speak, while officials urged restraint and did not introduce her.

Richmond Lillian Clayton Jewett National Baptist Association Jewett Virginia W. F. Graham Fifth Street Baptist Church Miss Jewett

Donovan Declines Ninth District Congressional Bid

James Donovan publicly rules out any run for Congress in the ninth district. He states he would oppose his name on any ballot even with a unanimous nomination, calling the decision final and urging press coverage of his noncandidacy.

Ninth Congressional District Elon James Donovan Congress Secretary of State

Scottish Rite Masons set triennial convention in Boston

The Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction will hold its triennial convention in Boston next week with nearly 300 attendees from fifteen states. Grand Secretary Clinton F. Page of Binghamton NY arrived, and Grand Commander Henry L. Palmer of Milwaukee is expected. Committees meet Monday then the first session begins Tuesday at Masonic Hall and runs through Friday.

Supreme Council Boston Clinton F. Page Binghamton N. Y Henry L. Palmer Milwaukee Masonic Hall

Toledo Girls Repair Sidewalk Spark Civic Spirit

In southeast Toledo, about a dozen Epworth League girls from Clark Street M. E. Church repaired a broken sidewalk after a local elder tripped on it. They faced indifference from officials but rallied neighbors, completing the job with hammers, nails, and planks as a crowd cheered. Leaders named include Misses Tena Huber Lydia Huber Delsy Graham and Laura Graham.

Toledo Clark Street M. KE. Church Epworth League Tena Huber Lydia Huber Delsy Graham Laura Graham

Leaders Head to New York for Democratic Conference

The state Democratic leaders departed for New York to attend ex Governor Stone's Hoffman House conference today. Col Norris teamed with Col Drinkwater and Treasurer Lewis to travel at 1 o'clock, while Chairman Callahan left Holyoke and Sec retary McNary attended a Golf Club meeting endorsing his House bid and departed on the midnight train. The meeting aims to map campaign plans for the Northern Atlantic States focusing on the congressional landscape.

New York Stone Hoffman House Norris New Hampshire Drinkwater Lewis Callahan Holyoke McNary

Ward 9 Contest Few Votes, Bitter Races In City Ward

In Ward 9 Democrats stage a lively fight for legislative seats. Incumbents John J. Gartland Jr. and Richard Hayes seek re election while Charles Rhinehart and Samuel Kasanof oppose. caucus timing may trim field to Gartland and Hayes if leaders settle ahead of caucus.

John J. Gartland, Jr Richard Hayes Charles Rhinehart Samuel Kasanof Liiely Rhinehart Beacon Hill Gartland Hayes

Republican withdrawals from city and ward delegations

William Humphries and Louis T. Howard declined to serve on Republican delegations. Edward M. Richardson refused to attend the congressional convention in Ward 2 percent, replaced by Robert Maher. Walter S. Gordon and Edward F. Coolidge refused Ward 2 percent Dresser delegation, replaced by James A. Hathaway and Henry B. Goodenough.

William Humphries Joseph Sunday Louis T. Howard Edward M. Richardson Robert Maher Walter S. Gordon Edward F. Coolidge Dresser James A. Hathaway Henry B. Goodenough

Corbett Rally Held by Ward 3 Democrats Tonight

A mass meeting of Ward 3 Democrats is planned in the ward room at the corner of Bunker Hill and Lexington streets at 8 p.m. Hon. Joseph J. Corbett for Congress leads, presiding by School Committee member Thomas W. Berridge. Speakers include Corbett, Hon. David B. Shaw, Rep. Charles S. Sullivan, ex-Rep. Francis J. Murphy, Thomas F. Fitzgerald, William F. Murray Jr., and others.

Ward 3 Bunker Hill Lexington Streets Joseph J. Corbett Congress Thomas W. Berridge Davidb. Shaw Charles S. Sullivan Francis J. Murphy Thomas F

Casualties in the 26th Infantry in Panay actions

Washington dispatch lists casualty details from the 26th Infantry. Killed July 1 at San Blas Panay Company I Richard O Hearn. Wounded August 28 at Dumengas Panay Company C Albert V Rhodes injured in arm and head with moderate severity.

Washington MacArthur San Blas Panay Twenty-sixth Infantry Richard O'Hearn Dumengas Albert V. Rhodes

Natick to greet Hon. Charles Q. Tirrell for Congress

Natick prepares a large reception for Charles Q. Tirrell the Republican candidate for Congress in the fourth district. Delegations from Framingham Wellesley Marlboro and other towns are expected to attend as evidence of his popularity among all classes.

Natick Charles Q. Tirrell Congress Framingham Wellesley Marlboro

Boy 8 broken leg after steel rail falls on Atlantic avenue

Thomas F. Ford, eight years old, of 48 Harrison avenue, suffered a broken leg when a steel rail fell on him on Atlantic avenue while at work on the street. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Atlantic Avenue Thomas F. Ford Harrison Avenue City Hospital

Fears Felt for Fishermen on the Banks

The Texas hurricane reached St. John's Newfoundland and swept the coast. Many fishing places wrecked and numerous schooners driven ashore while telegraph lines in distant locales are down. The storm is believed to have caused havoc with vessels on the Grand Banks as wind shifted from all quarters in the last day.

ST. John's N. F Grand Banks

Gale at Sydney Strikes Harbor and Wires Down

A severe gale in Sydney Nova Scotia caused widespread damage with downed telegraph wires and ships ashore. The French cruiser Troude broke free to avoid grounding while vessels gathered near North Sydney's International Pier. The steamer Florida, carrying many locals, arrived at 5 AM after a rough voyage and proceeded to Boston.

Sydney N. S Troude International Pier North Sydney Florida Boston

Five Cent Fares Petition Circulated in Roslindale

Roslindale residents press for a five cent fare and plan to present a signed petition to the Elevated road. The sheet lists signatories at W. W. Davis 25 Poplar street I Manheimer corner South and Walter Hudson Bros. Florence and Ridge P H Hergt 686 Hyde Park avenue seeking line extensions from Blusa Hill to Canterbury street to Walter and South then Centre to West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain to Centre via Forest Hills.

Roslindale W. W. Davis Poplar Street I. Manheimer South Walter Streets Hudson Bros Florence and Ridge Streets P. H. Hergt Hyde Park Avenue Blusa Hill Avenue Canterbury Street Poplar Corinth Walter Jamaica Plain Forest Hills Centre West Roxbury

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Washington and Brattle Sts Fanny” McPherson Sherburn Field Lancaster Senator RALLY Creed Democrats Rally For Samus L. Powars Pierce High Art The Paris Deer Island Alonzo D. Perkins Daisy Graham Missouri Ward Richard O’hearn A. V. Rhodes Tirrell New England Washington St Sidney GALE Thos. Kelly Hollis
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