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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1894

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Manola at Home as Jack Mason Reunites with Wife

Mrs Jack Mason Marion Manola returns to Cottage Hill Boston amid hopes of improvement. Brother Lowell Mason reports she remains troubled by insomnia and poor appetite though physical health looks good. Doctor Pettin gill may visit. various letters praise healing hands and urge care. Jack Mason continues rehearsals at Bowdoin Square Theatre while staying by her side at home.

Jack Mason Marion Manola Cottage Hill Winthrop Boston Harbor Brady Company Bowdoin Square Theatre North Conway N. H Bosson New Hampshire Manoa Post Jack Lowell Mason New York Marion Pettingill

Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York

Forecast for Monday predicts showers in the early morning then fair skies and cooler winds turning northwest for New England and eastern New York.

Washington New England New York

Maine Schooner Will Dive from Bantam Ledge Loss

Fishing schooner Willie and Alice, a forty tons vessel built in Bath in 1881 and owned in Harpswell, struck Bantam Ledge off Matinie early Sunday morning and sank immediately with 3000 pounds of market fish on board. There is no insurance, and the ship is reported a total loss.

Rockland Willie Alice Bantam Ledge Matinie Bath Harpswell

Democrats Face Unitarians Over Convention Hall in Saratoga

In Saratoga on September 23, Democratic leaders from New York City and Brooklyn push for Judge William J. Gaynor as the presumptive nominee while Tammany and reform factions clash over his divorce past. Unitarian Conference plans threaten venue as local authorities weigh backing the Democrats or reserving the hall, Casino, for party use. Kings County backs Gaynor for governor. Monroe County favors Frederick Cook, with Western counties leaning toward him as the delegation coalesces.

Saratoga Harlem Tammany State Democracy New York City Shepard Democrats Brooklyn New York William J. Gaynor Judge Gaynor Tammany Men Gaynor Supreme Court Senator Hill Hill William C. Whitney Democratic State Committee Tomorweon Mitchell Kings County Raines Monroe County Frederick Cook Mr. Cook Erie

Bombshell hits Cabot street caucus on caucus night

Ex senator T W Coakley’s alert on roof of Cabot bath house led to warrants for John Mulhern warden 251 Cabot street Mark Lynch inspector 115 Cabot street Edward Hickey inspector 177 Cabot street Eugene Dowd clerk 12 Madison park arrested and taken to Station 10. Bail posted and court date expected as Ward 19 reels from shock.

T. W. Coakley Cabot Street Bath House Mr. Coakley Frost Roxbury Municipal Court John Mulhern Mark H. Lynch Edward B. Hickey Eugene A. Dowd Madison Park Coakley Ward 19 Mulhern

Everett Young Republicans Form New Club

The Everett Young Republicans formed a temporary organization for men 35 or younger with Charles C. Long as chair and George W. S. Dockum as secretary. Rallying committee includes W. A. Newton, W. W. Grundy, C. S. Parnell, Arthur F. Guellow, John H. Baker, Fred S. Lydiard, Ernest C. Allen, George A. Hanna, N. S. Woods, George W. Oakes, Ernest Badger, and Charles A. Cook. The club will meet next Friday for organization.

Everett Charles C. Long George W. S. Dockum W. A. Newton W. W. Grundy C. S. Parnell Arthur F. Guellow John H. Baker Fred S. Lydiard Ernest C. Allen George A. Hanna

Body found on Governor's Island beach identified as unknown man

The dead man, about 55, 5 feet 9, 200 pounds with dark complexion and hair, a gray beard, wore a dark frock coat plaid vest check pants yellow shirt lace shoes and no stockings. He was found late Saturday evening on the Governor's Island beach and brought to Boston yesterday morning, now at North Grove street morgue awaiting identification.

Governor's Island Boston North Grove Street

Revere Liquor Raids Crack Down on Two Establishments

Revere police conducted two liquor raids yesterday afternoon. At the Central House on Broadway, run by John McNulty, they seized whiskey wine and eighty five gallons of lager beer. At the Revere House Crescent Beach, they captured whiskey rum and thirty three bottles of lager beer.

Revere Central House Broadway John McNulty Revere House Crescent Beach

Democrats Repudiate Kelley in California Fifth District

San Francisco dated September 23 reports the Democratic State committee repudiating Congress candidate Joseph P. Kelley. Ex-Chairman Poper accuses Kelley of bribery involving several former bosses over local street-sweeping contracts.

San Francisco Democratic State Committee Joseph P. Kelley Congress Poper Kelley

Two Millions For The Indians From Treasury

Washington reports nearly 2 million dollars in the Interior Department to be paid to Indians under treaties. Amounts include about 120,000 for the Yankton Sioux of South Dakota, nearly 700,000 for the Nez Perce of Idaho, and over 800,000 for the Old Settler Cherokees.

Washington Treasury Interior Department South Dakota Idaho

New York excursion praised by Boston and Albany

The Boston and Albany company announces a New York excursion for October 9 described as the best value yet offered. The feature highlights a favorable price and appealing itinerary for travelers seeking a economical day trip to the city.

New York Boston & Albany

Flower Has No Choice in Nominee for Democratic Ticket

Governor Flower declined naming a candidate for the Democratic convention to be held Tuesday. He urged a ticket representing both major NYC, Brooklyn factions to unite the party and boost victory. Senator Hill plans to attend Saratoga after receiving visitors at Woolfert Roost amid delegate travel delays.

Albany N. Y Flower New York King’s County Brooklyn Tammany Hall Democracy Senator Hill Woolferst Roost

St Stephen's in Lynn Celebrates Semi-Century Church Anniversary

The St Stephen's Episcopal Church in Lynn marked its 50th anniversary with a parish reunion, reception, and graveside ceremonies for the Mudge family. Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts attended, and morning services raised over 1300 dollars for an endowment fund as a letter from former pastor Louis De Cormis contributed 50 dollars.

Lynn St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Lawrence Massachusetts James H. van Buren Mudge Enoch Redington Mudge Caroline Charles Redington Mudge Gettysburg Fanny Olive van Brunt Niles Louis de Cormis

Accident Fears Fatal After Buggy Axle Breaks In Revere

At about 445 PM yesterday in Vinal street Revere Henry C. Drake drove Miss Emma Headman in a buggy when the forward axle collapsed throwing them into the street. Headman suffered a severe head injury and remained comatose for hours with suspected skull fracture. Drake escaped injury. the horse dashed and fell, wounding him on head and legs.

Henry C. Drake Emma Headman West Everett Vinal Street Revere Miss Headman Henry Sharin

Fatal wagon accident ends in New Bedford fishing trip

Frank T. Perry assistant superintendent of public works and three companions were en route to Horse's Neck Beach for a fishing day when a wagon wheel broke near the site. The horses crashed into a stone wall, ejecting all occupants. Perry died from head injuries a few hours after the crash.

New Bedford Frank T. Perry Horse's Neck Beach Perry

Funeral for Edward J. Packard in Cambridgeport

Edward J. Packard, longtime Cambridgeport resident and carpenter, was buried in Cambridge Cemetery after a 1:30 PM service at his home 90 Norfolk Street. Born in Readfield, Maine, 53 years ago, he belonged to John A. Logan Post 186 and several fraternal orders. He leaves a widow and five children.

Edward J. Packard Cambridge Norfolk Street Cambridgeport George Skene Harvard Street M. E Cambridge Cemetery Packard Readfield John A. Logan A. R Friendship Lodge St. Omer Prospect Lodge Charles River

Fire damages Cambridge street tenement and stock

A lively fire damaged a wooden tenement at 1280 Cambridge Street Cambridgeport yesterday evening around 9. The building owned by Peter J. Foley milliner suffered about 500 dollars in damage. stock was ruined by smoke and water, Foley estimating stock loss at about 4000 dollars. Insurance is believed to cover losses.

Cambridge Street Cambridgeport Peter J. Foley

Bishop Bradley Confirms 57 at St Marys Church

Right Rev. Bishop Bradley of Manchester visited Salmon Falls New Hampshire St Marys Church preached an eloquent sermon in the forenoon and presided over confirmations in the afternoon ceremony conferring the rite upon fifty seven children.

Salmon Falls N. H Bradley Manchester St. Mary’s Church

New Socialist Wins Nogent Seat In French Vote

Paris September 23 The reballoting for the Chamber of Deputies seat in Nogent sur Seine to fill the vacancy caused by Casimir Perrier’s election to the presidency results show M. Bachimont the Socialist winning 4986 votes to 4582 for M. Robert the Opportunist.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Nogent-sur-Sein M. Casimir-Perrier M. Bachimont M. Robert

Subscriptions for Panama Canal loan under 40,000 Paris shares

Paris reports subscriptions to the Panama Canal loan at 40,000 shares with a matching amount in the provinces. In total 300,000 shares were offered at 100 francs each, indicating limited uptake in the initial sale.

Paris le Soir

Rumor of Czar's Death Triggers Panic in Vienna

A report that the Czar had died caused a brief market scare in Vienna today, but the uproar subsided after officials and observers confirmed the rumor was unfounded.

Vienna

Train Derailment Kills Malden Man Near Charlestown Drawbridge

A Boston and Maine line train from Reading to Boston left the rails near the Austin street drawbridge at Prison Point Charlestown. One man, J. J. Murphy of Malden, was killed instantly and Jeremiah ONeill of South Boston was seriously injured but survived after being thrown from the rear car onto the platform as the cars jumped the switch.

Boston & Mainé Reading Boston Austin Street Prison Point Charlestown Harvey J. J. Murphy Mt. Vernon and Salem Streets Malden Jeremiah O’neil East Fourth Street Murphy O’neil Massachusetts General Hospital South Boston North Grove Street Ireland Hatch Boston & Maine Bancroft McCormick and Parker Jeremiah O'Neill Brookline Gas Company Mr. O' Neill

Blockade Delays Boston Hub-bound Trains at Newton

Passengers bound for the Hub faced over an hour delay after a freight accident on the Boston & Albany near Newton depot. A box car slid off the track, blocking tracks two and three. The New York train due around 10 pm was held up, with outward trains rerouted via Brighton to No 5 track and inbound trains diverted to Riverside via No 4.

Newton Boston & Albany New York Boston Brighton Riverside

Accident at 9 55 Injures Train Crew

A wreck occurred at 9 55 with a wrecking train arriving about 45 minutes later. The cause is reported as a broken journal. Track clearance occurred shortly before midnight.

Whiskey Trust Protests Higher Bond Tax Adopted

In Chicago and Peoria the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company filed protests against new bond requirements under the tariff law for spirits, arguing bonds on whiskey in bond should have been set at 0 cents. H. S. Taylor filed Chicago bonds amid claims of an implied government contract. In Peoria President Greenhut and Beggs reported routine talks with no immediate conclusion on potential changes to distributorship relations with the trust.

Chicago Distilling & Cattle Feeding Company Peoria H. S. Taylor Ill Greenhut Whiskey Trust Beggs American Distributing Company The Trust

Unitarian Conference Sermon in Saratoga States Liberal Religion

The Uni tarians attending the national conference in Saratoga listened to Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale discuss how most Americans seek practical religion over theology. He warned a divide between clergy clinging to Calvinistic creeds and laity seeking liberal religion and urged Unitarians to apply faith to daily life and education. Regular conference sessions start tomorrow with Senator George F Hoar of Massachusetts presiding.

Saratoga N. Y Edward Everett Hale Convention Hall Hale Jesus America Unitarian Church George F. Hoar Massachusetts

Carlisle Arrives at Buzzard's Bay Aboard Rodgers

Secretary of the Treasury John G Carlisle reached Buzzards Bay aboard the lighthouse tender John D Rodgers at noon and was warmly greeted at Gray Gables by the President and Mrs Cleveland. Captain Schley accompanied Carlisle ashore. The group lunched and chatted informally on the veranda in pleasant weather. No official discussions occurred.

Rodgers Carlisle

A Newton Runaway On Richardson Street

At noon today on Richardson street Newton jeweller E C Newcomb drove a spirited horse which reared and bolted. The carriage struck a telephone pole turning onto Centre street and overturned. Newcomb was thrown onto the sidewalk but escaped serious injury apart from a severe shakeup and a few bruises.

Newton Richardson Street E. C. Newcomb

Death by his own hand in Hartford physician shot self

Dr. W. A. M. Wainwright of Hartford accidentally shot himself while cleaning a rusty revolver at his Elm Street home around 1 PM. The 88 caliber bullet pierced his intestines and passed through his body. Born in New York in 1844, he was the son of Bishop Wainwright of the New York Episcopal diocese.

Hartford Conn W. A. M. Wainwright Elm Street Wainwright New York New York Episcopal Diocese

Convent Corner Stone Laying at Broad and Claverick

Providence reports the cornerstone of the new convent on the pre Cathedral plat at Broad and Claverick streets laid in a formal ceremony this afternoon. Rt Rev Bishop Harkins officiated before a large crowd with Catholic societies including the Catholic Knights of America and the Knights of Columbus present.

Providence Broad Claverick Harkins Catholic Knights of America Knights of Columbus

C. L. U. of Brockton Holds Meeting Adds Delegates

In Brockton on September 23 a large C. L. U. gathering admitted new delegates from the Bakers and Finishers unions. Bakers reported unresolved troubles with Whitman and Avon bakers. A Labor Day picnic raised 3168 for the union.

Brockton Bakers’ and Finishers Bakers Whitman Avon Bakers

Hamburg Steerage Rates Cut By Hamburg American

The Hamburg American Steamship Company reduced steerage rates by one fifth. The announcement came from Hamburg on September 23 as part of rate adjustments affecting lower-fare travelers.

Hamburg Hamburg- American Steamship Company

Narrow escapes as electric car crash injures six in Chelsea

Six people suffered injuries when electric car 319 and trailer 46 collided after a switch misrouted the Crescent Beach line at Broadway and Everett Avenue. Injured include Francis W. Newcomb and Nora Newcomb, Annie Edmands, Annie McGarvey, Julia A. McKeun, and Mary F. Fitzpatrick. Passengers were jolted, some treated at home, others sent away by railroad officials.

Chelsea Broadway Everett Avenue Malden Everett Lynn & Boston Railroad Boston Crescent Beach Francis W. Newcomb Hudson Street Nora Newcomb Annie Edmands Emerson Street South Annie McGarvey Beech Street Roxbury Julia A. McKeun Hawthorne Street Mary F. Fitzpatrick Main Abbott Streets Melrose

Fire destroys elevator and wharf in Portland

A $2,000,000 fire swept Portland Ore this afternoon beginning in the Pacific Coast Company's elevator around 4 o'clock. The elevator and nearby coal bunkers of the Northern Pacific Terminal Company and the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company's 400 foot wharf were destroyed. The steamboat Willett Chief also burned. Loss estimated at $1,500,000 with three men believed dead.

Portland Ore Pacific Coast Company Northern Pacific Terminal Company Oregon Railway and Navigation Company

Bad Boys Sunday Fire in Fitchburg Yard Sparks Youth Mischief

In Somerville's Brick Bottom district, youths staged another Sunday outing of mischief with a freight car fire in Fitchburg yard near Prospect Street. At about 4 pm a locomotive signaled fire on the tracks and Box 12 alerted firemen who found a blaze in a grain car and extinguished it with little damage. The incident, blamed on local boys, follows two prior Sundays with fires in similar locations drawing large crowds to the scene.

Brick Bottom Somerville Fitchburg Yard Prospect Street

Funeral of George Appleton at St Matthew’s Church

George Appleton of the Globe composing room was buried yesterday from St Matthew’s Episcopal Church on West Broadway South Boston. The church was well filled with friends and delegations from printing organizations. The Rev A F Washburne led the services. pallbearers were Edward Burton M D Egan H W Burke S Yost H J O Regan and J Alburtis. Interment followed at Mt Hope Cemetery.

George Appleton Globe St. Matthew’s Episopal Church West Broadway Boston A. F. Washburne Church of the Redeemer Appleton Edward Burton M. D. Egan H. W. Burke Yost H. J. O’regan J. Alburtis Mt. Hope Cemetery

Funeral for John C. Driscoll at St Marys Church

The funeral of John C. Driscoll former commander of Post 57 G A R is held this morning at 9 o clock at St Marys Church Cambridgeport with attendees urged to pay respects.

John C. Driscoll St. Mary’s Church Cambridgeport

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