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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1893

Page

2

Thirty-First Reunion Of the 35th Massachusetts Volunteers

The 152 veterans of the Thirty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers held their annual reunion and dinner at Colonel Albert A. Pope's Cohasset estate on Jerusalem Road. They honored Antietam and praised wartime service, with numbers recalling battles from South Mountain to Petersburg and a muster roll of 1526 men. A business meeting elected officers led by Nat Wales and planned a memorial tablet at Antietam Bridge. The next reunion will be in Boston.

Thirty-fifth Massachusetts Volunteers Albert A. Pope Jerusalem Road Cohasset Pope Antietam Lincoln Lynnfield Edward A. Wild Sumner Carruth Nat Wales South Mountain Fredericksburg Atlantic Kentucky Cincinnati Indiana Illinois Mississippi Vicksburg Louisiana Jackson Cairo Covington Tennessee Annapolis Petersburg Weldon Poplar Spring Church Appomattox Lee Boston Newburyport Chelsea Haverhill Weymouth Roxbury South Weymouth Boston Harbor Albany N. Y Alfred Blanchard D. Smith Kimball

Place for Bargains at Hetherston Importing Co

Owing to money market stringency and overstock we have made sweeping reductions in the prices of our entire line of strictly high grade wines and liquors. A revised catalogue with complete list of reduced prices will be sent to all applicants. Hetherston Importing Company. 44 and 46 Broad Street corner Milk Boston Mass Established 1872.

Hetherston Importing Company Broad Street Corner Milk Boston Mass

Death by own action in New Haven area

Sept 18 New Haven Conn Joan Dunbar 50 ended his life by cutting his throat after being out of health for weeks and losing an arm in February. He was found this afternoon lying in a pool of blood with a razor by his side. Despondency cited as the sole cause. This marks the third self inflicted death in the city within a week.

New Haven Joan Dunbar

Gentlemen George Ellwood Shot Dead in Prison Escape Plot

Providence report describes George A. Ellwood a 25 year inmate at Rhode Island State Prison killed during an attempted escape with fellow prisoner Snake Murphy. Ellwood attacked Deputy Warden Rowe with hammer and iron tool. Murphy fled to safety as shots rang out. Murphy is in solitary confinement.

Providence George A. Ellwood Iminal Rhode Island State Prison Murphy Ellwood Rowe Columbus, O

Surprise Party For Major Grady At Winthrop Beach

A surprise party celebrated Major P. J. Grady at his Winthrop Beach summer home. Guests included Senator Kennedy, Mrs Kennedy, Eugene and Mrs McCarthy, Daniel Coleman, Coughlan and others. A neat speech from A McCarthy presented a gift engraved With the Tide. Music and dancing followed with a city string band.

P. J. Grady Winthrop Beach Kennedy Eugene McCarthy Daniel Coleman Coughlan Frank Maloney Leary Agnes Fenelon Phaleff Thomas McKenna A. McCarthy Annie Murphy Frank Murphy Harry McCarthy Kate Hickey Kate McDevitt Thomas Lyons John Miss Hickey Matthew Redmond Mary Tenny George Landriggan Simon Donovan Danie McCallion Lee McCarte

Hard Times on the Strip in Cherokee Outlet

Sep 18 reports sweeping dust storms across the Cherokee Strip near Arkansas City Kansas. Tented towns crumble as thousands abandon farms and move toward safety. In Perry the Sooners hold disputed business, while a mass meeting seeks surrender of the soldier who killed J A Hill, with officers declining to name him.

Arkansas City Kan Perry

Public reception for new commander in chief at Chelsea

RECEPTION 10 MACCABE Camp 8 Sons of Veterans gave a grand public reception to newly elected commander-in-chief Joseph B. Maccabe at Chelsea last night. After a parade, Lincoln Hall hosted speeches by Crandon Converse and toastmaster Major Stone with cheering for Maccabe and Captain Jack Adams.

Camp 8 Sons of Veterans Joseph B. Maccabe Chelsea Lincoln Hall Maccabe Crandon Major Converse Major Stone Jack Adams Graud

Returned FM Rome Father John W McMahon's Homecoming

Father John W McMahon returned to Charlestown after eight months in Europe, where rheumatism and illness in Rome followed his work on St Mary’s parish church. He met with Mgr O Connell and the Pope, receiving benediction and spiritual favors. Parishioners welcomed him with respect as he recuperates to resume duties.

John W. McMahon Charlestown Europe St. Mary’s Father McMahon Rome Mgr. O’connell American College Italy Fulda Genoa New York

Crippen, Lawrence & Co. Assigns. StanDat Appointed

Denver Sept 18 Crippen Lawrence and Co. assigned today S H Standat named as assignee. The firm ranks among the Wests largest loan concerns and financing houses providing collateral and loan services.

Denver Col

Christian Endeavor party sails to World’s Fair via Albany depot

A large group of Christian Endeavorers led by President Charles E. Allen boarded a 3 o’clock Wagner car train at Albany yesterday for the World’s Fair. The delegation will visit Niagara Falls today before proceeding to Chicago where they will lodge at Hotel Endeavor. The party includes many members and their spouses and is slated to tour major sites en route.

Albany Christian W. CG. Dinnin A.L. Dinnin A. H. Hines C. H. Foster EF. Hammond S. F. Hunt J. A. Towle J. G. Poole Linzie J. Pratt Marion G. Webber Sarah S. Webber Addie Cook Marion Lewis Bertha Lewis Charles EF. Clarke F. R. Bartlett

Barber Hugh Prior arraigned for razor assault on wife

Providence reports Hugh Prior a barber was arraigned in district court for assaulting his wife with a razor, held for trial. The incident occurred Saturday night as Prior, said to be intoxicated, cut her throat nearly to the windpipe.

Providence Hugh Prior Prior

Morkill Named Defaulter In Canada Disappearance

The ex Globe Theatre manager Nelson A. Morkill, linked to McIntosh & Co and John Stetson, is reported to be a defaulter for large sums. His sudden disappearance prompted scrutiny of a series of financial transactions and two checks from Stetson that sparked suspicions of defalcation.

Nelson A. Morkill Globe Theatre McIntosh & Co John Stetson Morkill Mr. Stetson

Stetson Says Morkill Defaulter Linked to Stock Speculation

The large certified check was traced and used for its intended purpose. Mor kill allegedly diverted funds to stock speculation, drawing Stetson’s suspicion after Morkill gained influence, courted hotel circles, and pressed for equal pay in a new firm. An investigation revealed broader defalcations, with efforts to arrest Morkill stymied after clues pointed to Canada. Stetson believes Morkill may be in Canada or London Ontario, while Mer kill’s traits and friendships are described as once trustworthy but led astray.

Mr. Stetson Morkill Merkill McIntosh & Co McIntosh Europe Stetson Mclntosh Canada Reynolds South America John Stetson MclIntosh’s Boston Montreal London Ontario

Lothrop Misplaced Claim Sparks Correction in Cohasset

A. Lothrop of Neponset, who lectured on the Common Sunday, was reported as living in Cohasset. He says he has not resided there for several years, prompting a clarification to the town’s records.

Q. A. Lothrop of Neponset Cohasset

Robbers Caught Ten Of Michigan Gang In Limbo

In Marquette Michigan police report most involved in last Friday’s Mineral Range express robbery of 70 000 are jailed or under surveillance. George Liberte a Duluth South Shore and Atlantic railroad fireman was arrested and confessed. Arrested include A S Cannon John King Chellew D W Hogan Ed Hogan Shlope Winters and Butler. Liberte claims $40 000 was stolen from him though a $30 000 bank money package was found.

Marquette, Mich George Liberte Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Road Houghton County A. S. Cannon Hancock John King Chellew Negaunee Michael John Shea Tom Winters D. W. Hogan Ed Hogan Shlope Butler Chellew’s Place Hancock, Mich Superior Savings Bank Liberte

Corcoran Wins Dem Caucuses for Senator in Cambridge

Democratic caucuses in Cambridge chose delegates to state senatorial conventions. John H. Corcoran narrowly defeated Alderman Andrew J. Rady, with Corcoran receiving 29 to 21 in total after ward tallies and bolting by Rady supporters in Ward 5. Independent tickets competed in Ward 4, while wards 1 3 showed strong Corcoran or pro Corcoran lines.

Cambridge John H. Corcoran Andrew J. Rady Corcoran John H. O’brien Daniel H. Coakley Rady James John Conroy Mr. Rady Frank F. Nesdell Charles+Kelly D. H. Coakley John F. Fitzgerald H. Bingham J. J. Connell D. J. Hayes P. J. Melloy HB. M. Doran F. J. Mahaffey

Hart at Dorchester Carries Warm Welcome to Hart Caucuses

Hon Thomas N Hart receives cordial greeting at Dorchester Music Hall amid a large audience. The reception, under Hart Republican committee of Ward 24 at Fiela's Corner, featured remarks by Kellogg and others before Hart, accompanied by Edmund Snow, left after 9 PM due to Swampscott engagement.

Thomas N. Hart Dorchester Music Hall Hart Republican Committee Ward 24 Fiela’s Corner Hart Edmund F. Snow Chickasawbut Club C. C. Kellogg Mr. Kellogg W.L. Terhune Republican Ward Committee George B. Bird John North Byle Young Harrison H. Atwood H. Perkins H. B. Blackwell Henry F. Howe Swampscott

Sunday Post 1% Back Bay Boston Letter

Boston's new Sunday Post debuted with 32 pages of reading matter. Advertisers benefited as the edition circulated in Back Bay hotels with strong newsboy sales. Editor BE. A. Grazier calls the paper here to stay and Amy Robsart recounts a ride in the engine cab tackling the Ghost Train to shorten travel time by rail.

Boston Letter N. Y Boston Sunday Post Post BE. A. Grazier The Amy Robsart New York & New England Railroad

Clinton caucus names eight Greenhalge delegates to state convention

In Clinton on Sept 18 the Republican caucus elected eight Greenhalge supporters to the state convention. The chosen delegates are Christopher Stone, Walter P. Bowers, Warner Goodale, Frank H. Holman, Frank E. Howard, Walter N. Murdock, Jonathan Smith, and George P. Taylor.

Worcesta Clinton Greenhalge Christopher Stone Walter P. Bowers Warner Goodale Frank Fr. Holman Frank E. Howard Walter N. Murdock Jonathan Smith George P. Taylor

Dorchester Citizen Opens With Local Lore and Reform Debate

The Dorchester Citizen volume one issue one highlights “Jesus Christ in Flanders” for Sunday reading with permission for other days. Editor Callender champions local items including a Lucy Stone letter on women’s suffrage and notes about O. L. Bartlett’s man having an epileptic fit in a Mattapan livery stable. River Street reconstruction is mentioned as well.

Dorchester Citizen Flanders Roberts Bros Callender Lucy Stone T. Norton Hart O. L. Bartlett Mattapan River Street

Robbery Case Shifts as John P Jackson Is Bound Over

Medford news reports new developments in the Johnson P Jackson burglary case. Jackson, employee of J A Stewart & Co, is bound over in 2000 bond to appear in court Sept 28 after being charged with embezzlement of 1040. The couple’s story and details from police and firm representatives fill out a dramatic turn in Medford.

Medford John P. Jackson J. A. Stewart & Co Post J. P. Jackson Lillian Ang Oe J. P Jackson Charles A. Stewart John A. Stewart Mr. Jackson E. D. Holmes W. G. Ewell George Street Ewell Holmes N. F. Chandler Lillian Boston F. J. Chandler & Co First District Court East Middlesex County Pettingill William R. Martin Richard J. Dwyer Martin Dwyer

Abolish House of Lords Declared by National Liberal Federation

London September 18 The London section of the National Liberal Federation adopted a resolution in favor of abolishing hereditary legislators. The resolution aligns with the federation’s manifesto suggesting reform of the Lords may temporarily upstage other reform topics in Parliament.

London National Liberal Federation House of Lords House of Commons

Sherman Club Officers Elected in Washington Village

The Sherman Club of Washington Village held its annual election yesterday. Elected for the coming year were President Joseph H. Concannon, Vice President T. J. Saunders, Financial Secretary and Treasurer George A. Yeagle, Recording Secretary Joseph Conley, and Sergeant-at-Arms T. J. M.

Shamar Club Sherman Club Washington Village Joseph H. Concannon T. J. Saunders George A. Yeagle Joseph Conley T J. M

Always keep Perry Davis Pain Killer at Hand

Stomach troubles especially in children often strike at night, making instant relief essential. The ad urges preparedness for emergencies and recommends Perry Davis Pain Killer to quickly ease cramps colic cholera morbus dysentery diarrhoea and external pains, urging readers to buy a bottle immediately.

Perry Davis Johnson Reelieves Sumner Johnson & CO Boston

Managers Reconcile Theatre Workers After Settlement

Managers concede to Theatrical Mechanics Union 6003 at a joint Boston Theatre meeting to reinstate all locked out workers tonight and recognize the union. Central Labor Union aided the victory. Scituate forms mass assembly with P Curran as master workman and over fifty charter members.

Washington Street Central Labor Union Scituate P. Curran New Order

A Worthy Society Organized by Workingmen's Union

The Workingmen's Mutual Sick Benefit Association was formed last night at 994 Washington street. Only members of labor organizations in good standing may join to aid workers in sickness and distress. Benefits include six dollars per week during illness and a $150 death payment, plus a regular physician during illness. The society will meet at 994 Washington street every Monday evening.

Workingmen’s Mutual Sick Benefit Association Washington Street

Unknown man dies after bridge accident on Broadway

A man about 22, riding on a caravan, was struck by a runaway carriage near Broadway bridge. He died at Emergency Hospital from head injuries after being rushed there by bystanders. Witness Henry J. Flaherty says a bicycle frightened horses, causing the crash. Body taken to City Hospital morgue for autopsy.

Broadway Bridge A. F. Gilman D. F. Leary Thomas Riley John Callahan Lewis Jones City Hospital Henry J. Flaherty Readville

Nickel in the slot camera at Jordan Marsh store

A nickel in the slot camera gives a quick tintype style portrait. The device is located in Jordan Marsh Co basement salesroom in New England and draws a constant stream of nickels from shoppers as the sitter gazes at the camera for 15 seconds.

Jordan, Marsh & Co New England

Tarbox Shot by Brother-in-law While Bird Hunting

Claude H. Tarbox a leading grain operator in the Boston Chamber of Commerce was accidentally shot by his brother-in-law J. O. Bailey during a hunting trip on the Ipswich riverbank. A flock of birds intervened between them and Bailey fired. a shot hit Tarbox in the eye, split the eyelid, and lodged in his hands. The wounds are painful but not dangerous.

Ipswich Claude H. Tarbox Boston Chamber of Commerce J. O. Bailey Mr. Bailey

Montague man arrested for barn fire in Greenfield

Alonzo Payne of Montague was arrested after Deputy Pratt traced footprints near Frank Lavalla’s barn. Rubber boot with a left sole hole linked him to the Thursday night blaze. Payne claimed the boots weren’t his and failed to post a $2000 bond, remaining jailed.

Cabinet Sideboards at Paine's The Canal Street Offer

Readers are invited to view cabinet sideboards at Paine's 48 Canal Street this week. These sideboards surpass ordinary ones with an advanced arrangement of chests closets compartments and partition drawers offering a feature rich storage solution.

Paine’s Canal Street

Political cauldron begins to simmer as campaigns rise

Democratic headquarters echo enthusiasm for the next campaign as caucus planning dominates. Key figures like Williams and Corbett enter the race while Dee Kennedy and others brace for contest in multiple Boston districts. A Ward 9 meeting backs Republican Robert T. Teamon for General Court.

Democratic Donovan Quincy Washington George Fred Williams Mr. Russell Williams Russell Joseph J. Corbett Charlestown John H. Dee Dee Corbett Kennedy O’brien Ward 3 Boston Mullane Keenan Brighton Cronin T. W. Coakley McEttrick William S. McNary Mr. Coakley Coakley Ward 9 Daniel C. Harris Grove Street Robert T. Teamoh

Wack Driver Kicked by Horse Injures Pedestrian

Wdoward Welch a hack driver living at 97 Prince Street was kicked in the abdomen by a horse in the city yard on North Grove Street yesterday afternoon and was severely injured He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Wdoward Welch Prince Street North Grove Street Massachusetts General Hospital

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