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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1895

Page

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Tired of Life Angus McDonald Shoots Himself at Union Station

A 23 year old Somerville barber, Angus McDonald of 270 Beacon Street, shot himself in the Union Station men’s room yesterday before 6 pm. A memorandum asked police to notify relatives, and a prescription from Almyr Remedies was found. Neighbors note his lively moods. Josie Keating recalls a brief acquaintance, denying engagement. He had spoke of going to London soon with unclear plans.

Angus McDonald Beacon Street Somerville Union Station J. McDonald Bigelow Street Worcester Mass Lynde Street Boston Almyr Remedies Company Post Sylvester Wood Beaecon Street William Wood McDonald Ward Norton Somerville Avenue Josie Keating Kent Street Wood Miss Keating Ellen Keating Miss Josie Josie Bowdoin Square London

Democratic Clubs Open Campaign with Banquet Address

Springfield hosts a Democratic Club banquet at the Worthy to honor George Williams of Dedham as leaders outline a campaign plan for the Legislature. Speakers warn against religious proscription while stressing unity, party purpose, and a forward program ahead of Massachusetts elections. A Fitchburg excursion ad to North Adams and Hoosac Tunnel is noted.

Springfield Democratic Club George Fred H. Stebbins John I. Rice Co. J. Bellamy W. H. McClintock Patrick Kilroy Samuel D. Sherwood Charles H. Parsons John H. Loring EB. M. Bezektiel Williams Greenhalge Commonwealth Massachusetts

Was Not Murder Frawley Died Of Bronchial Pneumonia

Medical Examiner rules William Frawley did not murder his brother John Frawley. Autopsy finds death from bronchial pneumonia, noting preexisting illness. Police had charged assault and battery before shifting to murder. defense invited by Timothy W. Coakley. Case slated for Wednesday morning court hearing.

William E. Frawley John A. Frawley Wilfay John Ggeeley William Frawley Timothy W. Coakley Harris Frawley

Colored ministers of Boston call for state convention

Ministers from Boston and nearby areas gathered at Zion A M E Church to discuss forming a state convention aimed at organizing a national gathering to improve conditions for the colored race. A call was approved for a state convention on Oct 16 with a committee to plan details.

Boston Vicinity Zion A. M. EB North Russell Street

Forecast for New England Tuesday Warmer Inland

Washington dispatch notes Maine New Hampshire and Vermont generally fair with southwest winds and warmer inland. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect light local showers then fair weather with southwest winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Tree falls injure Watertown man on Page estate

Hiram D. Skinner, superintending tree clearing for a development syndicate, was seriously hurt when a tree fell as he rode in a buggy with Thomas Gavin. Reverend W. A. Lamb warned them and narrowly avoided injury as the limb crushed the carriage and Lamb’s home received debris.

Watertown Hiram D. Skinner Page Thomas Gavin Mr. Skinner Mr. Galvin Skinner Mr. Lamb Fayette Street

Excursion to White Mountains at special Boston & Maine rate

Travelers can reach White Mountains destinations like Mt Pleasant House Fabyans Lancaster Jefferson Maplewood Bethlehem and Profile House for 3 dollars to 3 25 or 2 50 to North Conway on a special Boston and Maine train departing Boston September 18 returning by Sept 24. Tickets sold at 214 Washington Street Union Station and intermediate stations, with option to return via Plymouth. stopovers allowed only north of North Conway.

Fitchburg North Adams Hooseac Tunnel Union Station Senton Adams New Hampshire Boston & Maine Railroad White Mountains Boston Mt. Pleasant House Fabyans Lancaster Jefferson Maplewood Bethlehem Profile House Plymouth North Conway City Washington Street Leen Georgia

Hustling at Fall River Post Agent Notice

J Duckett of Fall River reports great weekly sales with no returns to the publisher. No Post for sale after 11 a m on Monday and Wednesday this week. September 13. Post Agent.

Post J. Duckett Fall River

Lawrence Sees Large Crowds at Centennial Celebration

Large crowds gathered in Lawrence to hear speeches by Governor Greenhalge and James H. Eaton and to watch athletics on the Common. The day featured sprinting, jumping, and field events, with prizes awarded, while bells, cannon, and the Columbian Orchestra accompanied the celebration.

Gov. Greenhalge Mr. Eaton Lawrence Columbia Tomorra City Hagex Street Rutter Greenhalge James H. Eaton Daniel Saunders Miss Wetherbee Emily G. Wetherbee City Hall EB. Flood F. Gaffney W. Herbst W. Sutcliffe M. Foley Franklin House Essex Street Opera House T!o Town Columbian William EB. Welcott America George Walton E. E

Hoosec Tunnel Stands as Massachusetts Engineering Feat

Twenty years after completion the Hoosec Tunnel is hailed as a pinnacle of engineering. The Fitchburg railroad’s popular excursion on September 21 showcases Massachusetts enterprise and perseverance with a special train departing Union at 8:05 a.m. Round trip rates are announced.

Hoosec Fitchburg Railroad Massachusetts Enterprise Union

Mantels Show Of Over One Hundred Styles

Over one hundred mantels are exhibited in our warerooms with complete displays. The collection features Renaissance Byzantine Louis XVI Rococo and Colonial designs. Lowest prices in the city. Send for a 96 page catalogue with four cents postage if you cannot visit in person.

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Hanover Portland Streets MODAY Lewest Priced Rae Mass, Clothing Co Jordan, Anb Emily G. Wetherbed Democratic Guis George Fred Williams The Archbishop Williams Standard Holy Cross College Boston Standard A. P. A. Order Democratic Party Boyle Bros.’ Credit House Washington St BUCS Bapeaan & Co Avon ST Isla Tala Jon H. Frawley Peumonia Morris Temple of Fame Joseph, Champ W. A. Corey George Jor James Flynch James Griffin James Champ Joseph Provost J. McNulty J. King John Lennon John Wilson Arthur White L. McNulty John Henry Sylvester Scanlon H. C John R. Poor Wa Drew Fridge W Mars Horatio White Daniel Caleb Saunders Charles G. Saunders Hezekiah Plummer Timothy Osgood the City Republic Wuntramm Paine Furniture CO Canal Street
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