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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1897

Page

2

Atempt to Oust Him From Resolution Committee Failed

The article reports that Joseph A. Conry will stay on the committee on resolutions for the Democratic State convention after opposition to his removal, with Robert Treat Paine Jr. affirming Conry’s loyalty. At the Boston executive meeting the ouster plot was dismissed as exaggerated.

Joseph A. Conry Robert Treat Paine, Jr Conry State Executive Committee Harry Lloyd Silver Star Joseph J. Corbett Sullivan Naphen

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offered as Permanent Cure

A new treatment claims to permanently cure chronic indigestion and other digestive troubles. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are described as not a cure-all but a specific remedy that aids digestion, rests the stomach, and provides nourishment. Priced at 50 cents per full-sized package and available at druggists, with a free educational booklet mailed by the Stuart Co. in Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Co Marshall Mich

New Police Rule Assigns Theatres Duty to All Detectives

Chief Watts orders uniform duty among BCI inspectors. Inspectors at headquarters will rotate theatre assignments instead of two inspectors covering nightly. Last night Shields and McGarr served. Harris and Douglass had prior duty, with others to follow in rotation tomorrow night.

Watts Bureau of Criminal Investigation Harris Douglass Shields McGarr

Woman of Unknown Identity Falls at City Corner

An unknown 30 year old woman collapsed in a fit at Harrison avenue and Waltham streets yesterday afternoon. She was taken by Station officers to City Hospital in a formless condition and remained unconscious by late evening. Descriptions note the female wore a black hat and skirt a blue cotton waist a black cape and russet shoes, height 5 feet 7 inches. Hospital authorities seek friends or relatives to identify her.

Harrison Avenue Waltham Streets City Hospital

Driver fined after collision with city streets supt

John Miller of Abbott & Miller Quincy was fined ten dollars in Municipal Court for running into Superintendent of Streets Wells on Blackstone Street last week. Wells, driving a light Concord wagon, pursued Miller after the collision and had him arrested when a policeman intervened.

John 8. Miller Abbott & Miller Quincy Wells Blackstone Street Concord Miller

Boy Hit by Car on Sterlige Street Injures Child

An eight year old boy named Hergu Hanson, living at 1966 Hammond Street, was struck while crossing Sterlige Street yesterday morning. A team driven by Herbert Goodwich of 6 Green Street, Jamaica Plain, ran him down. the boy sustained severe facial cuts and was taken home by his family.

Hergu Hanson Hammond Street Sterlige Street Herbert Goodwich Green Street Jamaica Plain

Surprise change at Brown ends Andrews reappointment

Dr. Andrews faced sudden pressure and a closed afternoon meeting with a committee as Brown University officials announced a shift in plans. Students formed a delegation to petition the president, while Andrews declined further comment and reserved details for chapel tomorrow. Alumni and locals anticipate a crowded Sayles Hall for devotional exercises.

Dr. Andrews Brown Boys

Chelsea Names Captain Burckes City Marshal in Quiet Ceremony

Lynn Sept 14 Mayor Ramsdell appointed Captain Thomas N Burckes city marshal replacing Frank G Wells who resigned The Aldermen confirmed the choice unanimously Burckes a veteran of the late war and a Democrat was urged by supporters to promote his son Stacey to patrolman The move preserves leadership in the department and avoids a vacancy Deputy Marshal Nelson’s allies praised Alderman Webber for his oil station fight and a tense meeting ended with rebukes and flowers being presented to Webber The Chelsea board also debated moving the new police station from the Black lot on Winnisimet street and adjourned after voting to rescind the proposal The board adopted notices to the Lynn and Boston Railroad about spitting in cars and discussed free transfers for fares under five cents Another invitation came from Columbus Ohio to attend a Mayors conference while Nashville hosts a municipal improvements convention

Stacey G. Burckes Civil Service Marshal Burckes Peace Department Burches Marshal Wells Chelsea Alderman Hoag Webber Heag W. L. D. Clark Highland District Winnisimmet Street Tilton Roberts City of Columbus American Society of Municipal Improvements Nashville Tenn Board of Health Lynn & Boston Railroad Rowe Keefe Soley Nichols Street

President Andrews Resigns Over Free Silver Debate

The action ends a notable college chapter as Dr. Andrews steps down after critics in the Brown corporation object to his views on free silver and economic policy. Faculty and alumni publicly supported him, leading to a fall meeting where a resolution urged withdrawal of the resignation.

Andrews Dr. Andrews Brown Soe

Simla reports large force mobilized on frontier

TO CRUSH TRIBES. There are 59,000 men and ninety guns mobilized on the frontier and in garrisons ready to advance from Shabbadr. Mohmands mostly resist. Mullah of Hadda allegedly failed to rally, may retreat to Tirah. Fort Gulistan pressed. Yeatman-Biggs column due today. transport shortages hinder moving stores and troops. Third Gurkha Regiment attacks Gogra hills. one Sepoy killed, five wounded.

Simla Hadda Tirah Yeatman-Biggs Peshawar Meerut Pertah Hingh Maharajah of Patiala Samana Fort Gulistan Gogra

Local Wringer and Carpet Sweeper Stock Goes Cheap

The American Wringer Company at 9 Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets closes out clothes wringers and Bissell sweepers exposed to water in the recent fire. Those needing these goods can buy them at reduced prices.

American Wringer Company Arch Franklin Streets Bissell

To Alaska Miners: Trials of Seaguy Trail. Connecticut Men Will Go to Klondike

Connecticut men plan a spring expedition to the Klondike after completing trials along the Seaguay Trail as part of Alaska mining prospecting efforts. Local organizers emphasize preparation and safety for the harsh frontier journey.

Connecticut Klondike

Relief Efforts Discussed for Klondike Rush Prospects

Secretary Alger told the Cabinet that telegrams from Tacoma citizens urging relief for stricken prospectors have readied Dawson City. A plan to send a revenue cutter with supplies to St Michaels was discussed, with a possible private relief fallback if laws block government aid. Consideration also touched Dyea winter trail routes to Alaska.

Washington, D. C Alger Citizens’ Committee of Tacoma Dawson City St. Michaels Perkins California Alaska Dyea

Skaguay Hardships Describe Trail Dangers and Costs

Seattle dispatch details J. M. Hagerty observations from Skaguay with $4000 needed for a wagon road to Dyea, a single canyon bridge, the Camp Pleasant to Sheep Camp ascent, rough terrain beyond Sheep Camp, scarce soil or timber toward the summit, few settlers at Lake Bennett, and poor packing skills among most trail Packers.

Seattle Wash Skaguay J. M. Hagerty Dyea Camp Pleasant Sheep Camp Lake Bennett Chilkoot Pass

Malta Knights Hold Annual Reception And Officers Elected

The Ancient and Independent Order of the Knights of Malta of Massachusetts held a day long secret session at Paine Memorial Hall. Officers elected include John W. Hicks grand commander and W. W. Savage grand generalissimo with a banquet at United States Hotel after the convention.

Grand Commandery of Ancient and Independent Order of the Knights of Malta of Massachusetts Paine Memorial Hall John W. Hicks W. W. Savage G. F. Merrill O. §. Hopkins George 8 S. Jones Fred L. Wood L. M. Campbell D. A. Scott B. J. Barteaux J. W. Black Andrew Commandery L’isle Adam United States J. M. Perkins Walcott Commonwealth John W. Haynes The Bay State G. F. Walker Sir Walter Peak G. G Order George 8. Jones G. C W. E. Higgins P. C Worcester Malta F. 8. Wood G. T Henry M. Jacobs Fitchburg Supreme Recorder Frank Gray S. C Philadelphia F. R. Hayden P. C. George Merrill

Murphy Bros Plan Klondike Expedition By Sea

Stamford Connecticut September 14 Murphy Bros. well known manufacturers here plan to organize a small party to start early next spring They intend to buy or build a small schooner on the Pacific coast and sail an independent expedition north for the Klondike discovery venture.

Stamford Conn Murphy Bros Klondike Pacific

Police Promotions Reflect Mayor Ramsdell’s Picks

Mayor Ramsdell promoted Lieutenant David G. Bartlett to fill the vacancy from Captain Burckes. Inspector William Rowe becomes lieutenant, famed for breaking the Corkey Hanley gang. Patrolman Thomas Hines expected to join the inspector’s staff. Bartlett is Republican, Rowe and Hines are Democrats. appointments praised as wise.

Ramsdell Burckes David G. Bartlett Bartlett William Rowe Corkey Hanley-Goulding- Flynn Thomas Hines Rowe Police Department

Young-Sawyer Wedding at Brighton Congregational Church

Miss Mary Gertrude Sawyer and Mr. James Young Jr. wed at Brighton Congregational Church in a elegant ceremony led by Rev. A. A. Berle. Bridesmaids included Nellie Taylor Grace Young Sadie Spaulding and Maud Bullock with Margaret Young as maid of honor. Best man George R. Greenwood, ushers Howard Wellewood Robert Wouvelle Charles Warren and Howard Dunkle. A reception followed at the bride’s home with her assisting in hosting.

Brighton Congregational Church Mary Gertrude Sawyer Edwin T. Sawyer Washington Street Brighton James Young, Jr A. A. Berle Nellie Taylor Grace Young Sadie Spaulding Maud Bullock Margaret Young Albany George R. Greenwood

Gage kin horsewhipped by Dawson miners in whiskey case

From St Michael Eli Gage son of Secretary Gage. He was horsewhipped and ordered out of the country by Dawson miners over his role in whiskey traffic. Local officers of the North American Trading and Transportation Company say they know nothing of the affair.

Seattle Wash H. Co. Seeley St. Michael J. B. Powles Eli Gage North American Trading and Transportation Company Gage Dawson

Survivors Reach Harbor After Navarch Ice Disaster

Two Navarch survivors and thirty eight crew members arrived aboard the Humboldt at Seattle while nine Navarch crew members and twenty nine others remain stranded on the Arctic ice. Captain Whitesides with his wife and six men abandoned their boats and reached Cooper Island before rescue by the Bear.

Seattle Wash Arctic Point Barrow Captain Whitesides Cooper Island Whitesides Navarch

Fall Trade At Larrabee & Co. Pulls Crowds To Washington Streets Store

The fall sale at B F Larrabee and Co on Washington, West, and Temple places draws heavy crowds after last Sunday's ads. The firm expands sales staff as buyers flood in, attracted by quality and price across crockery, glassware, kitchen furnishings, furniture, and heavy underwear.

B. F. Larrabee & Co Washington Street West Street Temple Place

Patrick Coyne Struck by Wagon in City Street Accident

Patrick Coyne, 24 Washington Street, was riding the running board of a car at Tremont and School Streets yesterday afternoon when a passing wagon struck him. He sustained painful injuries to his right knee and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Patrick Coyne Real Washington Street Stan Tremont School Streets

Landing of St Augustine celebrated in England

Ramsgate, Sept 14. The Roman Catholic hierarchy marked the thirteenth centenary of St Augustine’s landing in England at Ebbsfleet Isle of Thanet with a grand procession. Delegations from Benedictines, Marists, Oblates, and many orders joined twenty bishops in liturgical pomp including Cardinal Vaughan who led a pontifical mass and read a papal benediction.

Ramsgate Eng Ebbessfleet Isle of Thanet St. Augustine England Oblates Cardinal Vaughan Autum Mgr Adolphe Louis Albert Berraud France

Division 25 A D Meets Discusses Plans and Speech

Division 25 A D O H held a successful meeting with Vice-President Edward McCarthy presiding. Debates covered questions and a social and literary event was planned for Thanksgiving Eve. Division 29 president gave an address on the order’s good derived.

A. D Edward McCarthy Division 29

Peace Be Strike Prompts Grievance Settlement Talks

The article notes employees seek adjustment of grievances and will meet with company officials and a strike committee in a day or two to aim for a speedy settlement. Officials have already made concessions and hope workers return by week’s end to ease regional unrest.

Captured 14 Deputies at Catsburg Mines Riot

Fourteen deputy sheriffs of Washington county were captured by strikers at the Catsburg mines on the Monongahela River. The mob of more than 1000 forced the deputies to march to Monongahela City after bombarding the quarters with stones and firing guns in the air. The officers were warned they would be carried away dead if they returned, marking a second such capture by strikers in Washington county.

Pittsburg Washington County Catsburg John H. Jones & Son Monongahela Monongahela City

Resolutions Condemn Shooting of Miners in Latimer

A meeting of the Clothing Cutters and Trimmers Union adopted resolutions denouncing the Latimer miners shooting in Penn. The text urges respect for law, criticizes court injunctions, and calls for tribunals before public funds aid to employers. Resolutions to be recorded and sent to the press. John J. Mahoney.

Clothing Cutters and Trimmers’ Union Latimer Penn Boston Pennsylvania John J. Mahoney

Aid For The Miners Meeting At Faneuil Hall

A public meeting at Faneuil Hall aims to devise aid for starving miners families and discuss injunction law. Harry Lloyd to call meeting to order at 8 pm with Thomas J. Murphy of the Central Labor Union presiding. speakers include Mayor Quincy George Fred Williams and clergy. A circulated notice urges Boston trade unionists to attend to show solidarity.

Faneuil Hall Harry Lloyd Thomas J. Murphy Central Labor Union Quincy George Fred Williams Francis W. Malley Philip J. Doherty Charles H. Brent Francis P. Curran Boston Martin Faney

Labor Rally Appeals Aid for Families of Victims

The Central Labor Union delegates plan a march from 45 Eliot Street to Faneuil Hall at 7:30 PM under the Musicians Protective Union No. 9 escort. They urge contributions to support the families of brave, honest, law-abiding men facing hunger on the eve of victory.

Martin Central Labor Union Eliot Street Musicians’ Protective Union No. 9 Faneuil Hall Thomas J. Murphy

Miners Resume Work as Talks Continue at Pittsburg

Miners in Pittsburg resume operations across several mines amid optimism for full reopening by Thursday. President Dolan denies urging withdrawal from the national union and says enforcement of the ten day strike rests with miners' delegates. Arrested women marchers are released on bail and plan to march again, declaring they will not be stopped by deputies.

Pittsburg Penn Wheeling Dolan Plum Creek

Property Owners Protest East Cambridge Park Changes

Mayor Sortwell served as jury man at the Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting. A hearing on park improvements near Ringe Field drew over twenty property owners led by General Champlain who argued the park harms abutters and that betterments cannot be levied until work is finished. Residents cited nighttime hazards and unsafe conditions for women. the matter was laid on the table.

Sortwell Cambridge Woodbridge

Lost Little Girl Found Wandering in Somerville

An about eleven year old girl named Maggie Mulligan was found wandering in Union square Somerville by Patrolman Woodman. She said her father, a morocco dresser, had left her on the street in the afternoon and did not return. She has lived in Lynn and Haverhill and was taken to the police station where Sergeant McGarr heard her story. Authorities in Lynn were asked to locate her home as inquiries continued.

Naphen Naphen’s Ward 13 Sullivan Mike Morris Ward 7 P. J. Daly Ward 17 Ward 3 Joseph J. Corbett Bunker Hill James E. Hayes Hayes Corbett John A. Kelcher Quinn Quirk Kelcher Union Square Somerville Woodman Maggie Mulligan McGarr Lynn Haverhill

Detective hunt for clues cited by Washington Star

A young detective erupts with certainty claiming a criminal. His partner reminds him the goal is clues not the culprit, signaling a cautious teamwork moment in pursuit of a case.

Washington Star

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