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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1897

Page

2

Demos in Lynn and across towns nominate Williams for Governor

September 16 reports show Democratic caucuses state delegates pledged to Williams in Lynn and many other towns. Delegates from Milford Saugus Brockton Weymouth Fall River Swampscott and more largely indorse the Chicago platform, with several towns naming Williams as preferred governor candidate.

W. A. Swain Isaiah Graves John Mudge Sidney F. Kenyon Thomas Greene John P. Gill Lord Harris Edward L. Daly James S. Killary Chester W. Dennis J. F. McCarty Buffington George A. Bettenhausen Stephen E. Welsh Edward B. Newhall Walter L. Ramsdell Milford George B. Cooke James F. Stratton Thomass. Waters E. J. Sullivan W. D. Leahy M. W. Edwards Dr. R. H. Cochrane Lewis Hayden Saugus James M. Stokes Morris F. Cunningham William F. Hutchings Needham Frederick L. Fanning Frederick P. Glover Williams Weymouth Chicago John B. Whalen Martin Goodman John A. Connell John F. Fennell Jesse H. Pierce John W. Hart E. R. Newall Fall River Andrew Lenehan James Sullivan David Lawlor William Freeman, Jr William Woodruff P. J. Doyle Robert Howard Walter Culley James W. Riley J. W. Coughlin John A. Broderick John Casey John A. Connolly P. E. Foley James F. Morris John T. Coughlin Richard Clemmy Timothy, Foley Swampscott Andrew Olsen Abel G. Stone Waltham F. F. Birmingham P. Cox T. S. Broderick Michael Bergen W. W. Hyde H. C. Hall John W. Lawin John H. Boland John Carney Edward P. Hampton Nahant Braintree A. C. Drinkwater F. A. Hobart John V. Scollard Springfield Massachusetts Williamstown Hinsdale George Fred Williams

Johnson Co. Advertises Medicines at Low Prices

An old advertisement from 22 Custom House Street Boston Mass promotes a "Wu" remedy with claims to treat diseases. It lists directions on every bottle and pricing 35 cents per bottle, six bottles for two dollars, with the publisher JOHNSON CO. in Boston.

A. Johnson Almos Johnson CO Custom House Boston Mass

Democratic caucuses in Newburyport endorse Williams and Chicago platform

In Newburyport on September 16 the ward caucuses drew fair crowds. Ward 3 adopted resolutions backing George Fred Williams for Governor and endorsing the Chicago platform, while Ward 5 endorsed the Chicago platform and condemned the Hazelton Penn massacre.

Bernard J. McCaffrey Charles T. Sanderson Newton Mass Chicago J. E. Briscom D. J. Gallagher C. H. Smith F. H. Murray E. J. Burke G. P. Mead M. J. Joyce M. Driscoll A. McFadden Richard Beard W. H. Baker M. Hickey H. W. Orr H. W. Moore J. Hodge D. Gilmore C. E. Farrington T. J. Lyons E. L. Smith D. J. O’donnell T. W. McCarthy T. D. Hart Michael Furdon John Furdon D. J. Linehan T. Callahan George Sullivan Dan McWain W. F. Woodman Newburyport George Fred Williams Hazelton Penn

South Weymouth Old Folks Reunion at Union Church

The South Weymouth Old Folks Association held its annual reunion at Union Church with over 100 members attending. Their combined ages totaled 7724 years led by 88 year old George Hayden and 87 year old William G. Wash, the latter described as the oldest grocer in active service in the United States.

South Weymouth

Funeral at Sea for Ogden Goelet Aboard Mayflower

Secrecy marked the burial of Ogden Goelet aboard the steam yacht Mayflower off Newport. Immediate family attended with a car carriage delivery of flowers, while other Goelet relatives and Vanderbilts joined the flotilla returning to the New York Yacht Club station.

Newport R. I Ogden Goelet New York Yacht Club Goelet Villa Ituna Oznesta Veltra Admiral Hildegarde Glendover Ilderim

Boston man dies in cell after probation breach

John Forrest a 49 year old South Boston resident was placed on probation for drunkenness. After violating his pledge he was detained at Station 6 where he hanged himself with a pocket handkerchief in his cell. He was removed by officers and pronounced dead before Dr. O'Callaghan arrived.

John Forrest Sixth Street Boston Forrest O’callaghan

Man Shocked by Live Wire Near Hilton and Swett

Thomas Kelly of 324 Dorchester avenue received a severe shock when he touched a fallen live wire at the corner of Hilton and Swett streets at 11 last night. His right hand was badly burned. The American Wringer Company at 9 Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets is selling off stock of water-damaged wringers and carpet sweepers at reduced prices.

Thomas Kelly Dorchester Avenue Hilton and Swett Streets American Wringer Company Arch Franklin Streets Bissell Arthur Christie Lynde Street Scollay Square

Ward caucuses in Boston ward 3 show peaceful turnout and tense rivalries

In Charlestown Ward 3 the caucus ran orderly despite a bitter split between Joseph J. Corbett and James B. Hayes. Police guarded for repeaters from Cambridge and a double rail system eased voting. Final tallies gave Donovan 926, Fitzgerald 483, Bradley 353 as turnout neared 1800 ballots. Ward 6 and Ward 16 saw party harmony attempts with mixed results and a Gore-Drohan pact in Ward 16 yielding a split representation. Ward 19 ended amid a melee as Daniel Sughrue was assaulted and escorted from the wardroom. ward officials accused police of bias and vowed legal action.

Wise Tryder Donovan Fitzgerald Bradley Ward 3 Charlestown Joseph J. Corbett James B. Hayes Corbett Hayes Burke Abbott Cambridge University City Boston Campridge Mr. Hayes John Drohan Fred S. Gore Fred S.gore Drohan James Curley Daniel J. Sughrue Rohrer Sughrue Michael A. Cleary Cleary Michael H. Cleary James Curly Curley Daniel H. Sughrue Angell Ward Committee John J. Flannigan Daniel Sullivan Thomas J. Grady

Lomasney Ploy Fails In Ward 11 Caucus Vote

In Ward 11 Lomasney tried to sway the caucus by drafting about 100 men to back tickets he supplied with lead pen marks for the state delegation. The regular slate won 92 to 64. Tension rose at the Board of Elections as Kiley and Miller contested box opening prompting sharp remarks from Commissioner McDonough.

Congressman Fitzgerald Daniel D. Rourke Sullivan Naphen Fitzgerald John H. Sullivan Norton Combination Bob” Cox Alderman Dean Crown Toomey and Saldwin Joseph J. Norton William P. Hickey Martin M. Lomasney Back Bay Lomasney Henry F. Naphen Thomas H. Gerraughty Richard A. Roach Otho F. O’leary James R. Campbell Patrick J. Lane Richard J. Murray Warden Johnny. Ansell Clerk Thomas O’downell John F. Harrington George M. Rogers Patrick J. Noon C. J. Fay James B. McKenna Thomas F. Boylan Matthew A. Fitzgerald John J. Dolan Ward 11 Board of Elections Daniel J. Kiley William J. Miller McDonough

Ward 14 Poll Opens At Eight In The Morning

Voters in Ward 14 found the polls opening at eight o'clock this morning. The orderly start allowed residents to cast ballots promptly as early voting began.

Ward 14

Yellow fever case in Mobile reports first death

Antone Hogan, Mobile's first suspected case of yellow fever, died today. One new fever case was reported, bringing the total under treatment to four.

Antone Hogan Mobile Ala

New Cases Reported in Edwards and Meridian

The State Board reports three new suspected yellow fever cases at Edwards from Dr Purnell with no new confirmed cases. Captain Montgomery and Mrs Anna Henry have black vomit. Meridian blocks Alabama and Vicksburg trains. Mayor Wharton proclaims continued fever fears and strengthened quarantine measures.

Jackson Miss State Board Purnell Edwards Montgomery Anna Henry Meridian Alabama Vicksburg Wharton

Luetgert trial hears bones questions amid expert cross

In Chicago, expert testimony on human and animal bones dominates the Luetgert case as Professor Dorsey faces cross examination. The State’s case is poised to rest by Saturday with further questions about bone identification and witness qualifications.

Chicago Luetgert Professor Dorsey Field Columbian Museum Vincent Dorsey McEwan

Boston Fusiliers Feted In Providence Visit

The Boston Fusiliers visited Providence on September 16 for the first time since 1871. A parade was held at Exchange Place after arrival at 4 PM with band and guests such as Colonel Bordman Hail and Major Perlie A. Dyar. A dinner at Narragansett Hotel followed, with addresses by Brigadier-General Kendall and others. The unit planned a Rhode Island clam dinner at Pleasant Bluff before evening sail back.

Providence R. I Boston Fusiliers Bordman Hail Boston Tigers William Holken Newburyport Veteran Association W. H. Lott Perlie A. Dyar Boston Board of Aldermen Fusiliers Narragansett Hotel Hiram Kendall R. I. Militia Rose Hall Alderman Lott Snow The Boston Bay Rhode Island Pleasant Bluff

Colored Baptists Convention Proceedings Note

The national colored Baptists convention met at Ebenezer Church West Springfield Street. The foreign mission report showed $6000 raised and five missionaries supported in Africa. Rev. W F Graham of Richmond delivered the annual educational sermon. The women's auxiliary convened at Twelfth Baptist Church Phillips Street with standing committees named for reports to follow.

National Convention of Colored Baptists Ebenezer Church West Springfield Street Foreign Mission Board Africa W. F. Graham Richmond

Great Stranges in Boston in a Years

A fragmented reminiscence describes Boston’s old urban landscape, noting Harvard leadership, public institutions on Copley Square, tide walls, Ward 6, Beacon Hill, Tremont and Milk Street commerce, and landmarks like Massachusetts General Hospital and Tremont House. It recalls Finn’s 1822 Boston Theatre appearance and early site details near Hotel Pelham.

Harvard University Boston Copley Square Klondike Washington Street Dock Square Dover Street Beacon Hill Tremont Winter Temple West Streets Beacon Street Mill Dam Milk Street Massachusetts General Hospital Tremont House Finn

Notable Boston Landmarks and Historic Residents List

A compact survey traces historic Boston addresses tied to figures such as Paul Revere, General Gage, Major Pitcairn, Joseph Warren, Hancock, Prescott, Copley, Lafayette, Burgoyne, Samuel Adams, and John Quincy Adams. It notes streets, corners, and sites like the Old South Church and Liberty Square with enduring landmarks and altered sites.

Paul Revere Foster Street Commercial Chelsea Ferry Winthop Washington Street Old South Church Liberty Square Kilby Street Oliver Union Street Hanover Ben Franklin Prince Street Pitcairn Bunker State House Beacon Street Hancock Boston Prescott Copley Lafayette Park Beacon Streets General Burgoyne Bowdoin House Beacon Bowdoin Streets Samuel Adams Winter Street Winter Place Boylston and Tremont Streets John Quincy Adams Charles Francis Adams

Memories of Olden Days in Boston Changes Over 75 Years

The reminiscence notes dramatic changes in Boston over seventy five years, including dress customs and social standards, with the greatest shift in drinking habits. It recalls a time when drinking was not considered disgraceful for a gentleman and even ministers were served rum brewed in Medford.

Boston Old Medford

Street Names Change In 1823 Boston Consolidation

The article lists former names for many Boston streets including Exchange, High, Hollis, Kilby, Park, Prince, Province, State, Summer, Temple Place, Tileston, Walnut, and Washington. It notes 1823 consolidation into Washington street, recalls Winter street’s aliases, Beacon Street’s past as a poorhouse lane, and contrasts past fashion and social norms with today, citing quotes from Samuel Abbott Green and Edward Everett Hale.

Exchange Street Royal Exchange Lane High Street Cow Lane Hollis Street Kilby Street Park Street Prince Street Province Street Governor's Alley State Street King Street Summer Street Star Lane Temple Place Tileston Street Love Lane Walnut Street Coventry Washington Street Dock Square School Street Cornhill School Winter Street Marlborough Winter Essex Neweberry Newbury Essex Street Oranges Street Blott Boston Samuel Abbott Green Massachusetts Historical Society Edward Everett Hale

Pevear Golden Wedding Celebrated in Lynn Home

Lynn, Sept. 16. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Pevear mark their fiftieth anniversary with a lavish gathering at their Washington street residence. He, a leading Lynn manufacturer and early General Electric stockholder, rose from Morocco trade to wealth. she, formerly Miss Sarah E. Orr of Ashburnham. Guests include Mayor Ramsdell and several judges, city officials, and relatives from Boston, Peabody, Jamaica Plain, Pawtucket, and Schenectady, plus two great grandchildren.

Lynn Henry A. Pevear Washington Street Essex County Pevear Tewksbury Thomson-Houston Electric Company Edison Company General Electric Company Sarah E. Orr Ashburnham Thomas Driver First Baptist Church Walter L. Ramsdell R. EB. Harmon Y. B. Keith John W. Berry Philip A. Chase Chase B. Stewart D. J. Lord W. H. Keene Charles C. Fry Willis Rge Co. A. Lawrence I. F. Galloupe Boston C. C. Shel Don Aaron F. Smith Patrick Lennox Lennox F. E. Abbott Henry F. Tapley G. Irving Pevear Herbert K. Pevear Peabody Hiram K. Pevear Jamaica, Plain Charles J. Pevear Pawtucket Frank L. Case Schenectady N. Y

Couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary at Brookline home

Mr and Mrs James Whiting Vose of Park Street Brookline celebrated their fiftieth anniversary last evening with about four hundred guests. The Voses received gifts valued over 1000 dollars as Baldwin Cadet Band played from behind potted plants at the staircase.

James Whiting Vose Park Street Brookline Baldwin Mr. Vose Whiteing Vose Milton Mass Miltoncademy

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Brockton George Frei Williams John McNamara J. Wallace Packard Thomas C. Farrell M. Frank Feeley A. B. Dodge Wesley L. Miner Wallace H. Flagg J. J. Houlihan John McGowan William Gilmore H. H. Abbott Fred L. Smith Samuel H. Sanford Edward F. Harrod James C. Redmund Charles L. Collier John B. Lynch Peter Millette R. C. Freeman Joseph Harley William B. Faulkner Democratic Town Committee State Committee Medford Daniel W. Daley Edward W. Foye John A. Sullivan William Y P. Kane Thomas A. J. Flynn Andrew Co. McDonald Dennis F. Creedon Joseph Tole Quincy William A. Hodges C. F. Adams M. T. Sullivan John A. Maroney Edward J. Parker Cornelius Moynahan Patrick W. Driscoll Thomas Cain John J. Reardon William T. Shea T. J. Dunphy Danvers Marcus C. Pettingell Daniellin Daniel N. Crowley Robert K. Sears Timothy J. Gallivan Dedham Romeo Rockport Texss Mayflower Ara Nead Aitivan Mr. Fitzgerald Martin M. lLomasney North Bennet Street Chelsea Cigarmakers’ Union Martin Young Men's Democratic Club West End Union Hall Canal Street Harry Lloyd William Baker J. F. Nickerson Onry A. Koch Albert H. Piller Mississippi Boylston First Light Infantry Colored Baptists Subway Hart Storm Fort Wayne Ind Fanorer Ward 6 la Touraine Hotel Pelham H. A. Pevear Mrs. H. A. Pevear Mrs. Vose
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