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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1895

Page

2

Declared Irish Republic Promised at Chicago Congress

About 1000 Irish born delegates met at the Y M C A hall in Chicago to launch a movement for Irish independence. J J O Connell opened the convention with praise for the Irish race and denounced the parliamentary party. Ex congressman John F Finerty presided as temporary chair and urged a united fight against British rule, pledging support from diverse American figures and groups.

Chicago John F. Finerty John P. Sutton New York Irish National League of America Sutton Ireland M. O'Sullivan M. Connor Paris Fitzpatrick New Orleans O’donnan Rossa Matthew Kerwen Port William Lyman National League Order of Hibernians Patrick O’neil Philadelphia M. D. Slattery Albany N. Y Finerty England House of Commons House of Lords United States Cuba Lafayette DeKalb Pulaski France Germany Russia America Corinto Committee On Permament Boston Philadelphi Albany Holyoke Mass Emmett Guards

Veteran Chas McDowell Praises Dean's Kidney Pills

Buffalo veteran Chas McDowell describes kidney trouble from war service and reports relief after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. He notes headaches and discolored urine improved after three doses, urging readers to ask dealers for the treatment. Price 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Dean's Ointment also advertised for itching piles.

Dean McDowell Buffalo Idney Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y U. S

Royal Blue Eight Day Excursion to Gettysburg and Washington

The Royal Blue line offers a personally conducted eight day trip to New York Philadelphia Gettysburg Pen Mar and Washington D C for 29 dollars. The package includes transportation meals en route hotel stays and all expenses. Descriptive circulars available from A J Simmons at 211 Washington Street.

Royal Blue Line New York Philadelphia Gettysburg Pen Mar Washington, D. C A. J. Simmons Washington Street

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Maker

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers triangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers offered. Orders by mail accepted and telephone calls welcomed.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Hair Mattresses and Art Offerings at 63 Hanover St Boston

A compact ad notes items including hair, mattresses, and art for sale at 45 Hanover Street in Boston. Details are fragmented but indicate a vendor location and mixed goods, including options described as best tick and full Be for Fie. Names and exact offerings are unclear.

Hanover St Boston

Political caucuses stir as Republicans and A P A mobilize

A bustle-filled day at Republican State headquarters features visits by Colonel Sam Winslow and a push to draft him back into leadership. APAs in Albion building boast about Senator Ripley’s potential nomination while Ward 2 Somerville splits over Frank W. Kaan. Home Market Club aligns with the GOP, promising calamity rhetoric tied to last year’s sweeping victory.

Republican Reynolds Sam Winslow Republican State Committee Sam Lyman Winston Boston W. Murray Crane George Fred Williams Williams Albion James B. Dunn Ripley Alvin Barrus Berkshire Greenhalge Clerk McLaughlin House of Representatives House McLaughlin Lowell Somerville Frank W. Kaan George F. Hoar Mcaughlin Parker House

Wills Fund Urges Aid for Destitute Widow of Boston Victim

Editorial from the Post calls for a charitable fund to support the widow of John W. Wills and her six children after a tragedy in East Boston. It notes widespread sympathy across denominations, requests donations, and reports the fund status as $1,435.64 collected so far by E. H. Thurman.

Post Eest Boston John W. Wills E. H. Thurman

Italian Irish clash on North Street injures two men

About midnight a small race melee broke out between six Italians and six Irish Americans on North Street near North Square. Two Irish men were taken to Emergency Hospital for surgery Kennedy with a two stitch abdominal wound Faulkner with a minor thigh wound. The dispute reportedly centered on a woman. Police had not heard of the incident by 1:30 AM.

North End North Street North Square Thomas Kennedy Joseph Faulkner Moon Street Kennedy Faulkner

Sanford's Ginger Potion Ad Promises Health Benefits

A vintage advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as a universal remedy for cramps, colds, digestion, nerves, and sleep, claiming it wards off malaria and epidemics. It highlights French brandy and imported ginger, warns against cheap substitutes, and directs readers to PoTTeER Drug and Cuem. Corp, Boston.

Sanford Potteer Drug and Cuem. Corp, Sole Proprietors Boston

Republican Delegates Named for State Convention

The article reports elected delegates to the State convention: Hon. Alanson W. Beard, Col. R. H. Boutwell, Josiah H. Kendall. Col. BE. C. Benton, head of the State Republican executive committee, faces criticism over alleged A. P. A. ties and was not placed on the State delegation. His name on the county ticket spurs talk of contesting Councillor Raymond’s renomination after a hard-fought year where A. P. A. supporters were defeated in nominating Hon. A. S. Burnham of Revere.

Alanson W. Beard R. H. Boutwell Josiah H. Kendall BE. C. Benton State Raymond A. 8. Burnham Revere

Springfield Gave Up The Fight For Canvases And Conventions

Springfield dispatch reports the old guard absent as the A P A nominating caucus affirmed the AAA slate. Delegates chosen to the state convention include Edwin Hon, Alfred Fisher, David Joyce, Melvin Warner, Newbern Cole, and others across wards one through eight with listed names such as C C Smh and W H Garrett among多数.

Springfield Republcan Ecaucasse inSpringfield Old Guard Greenhalge Wrd Edwin A. Hon Alfred G Fisher David H. Joyce Melvin R. Warner N Wbern K. Cole Charles Ro Iasplinser Lucas T. Welch Charles A. J.ennder Lyman H R. H. King H. A. Giroux Ward George W. Miller Orrin E. Tilley

Indignation Meeting Over Doctor’s Refusal in Boston

AHebrew community in Boston held an indignation meeting at the Beneth Israel Sheltering Home in protest after Dr. L C Gobron refused to aid a 2 year old child who died after falling into a tub of water. A seven member committee was empowered to seek satisfaction, with talk of legal action and reporting to professional bodies.

Beneth Israel Cooper Street Boston L. C. Gobron Salem Street S. Rosenthal Prince Street Gobron Post Moss Massachusetts Medical Society Hebrews of Hub I. B. Kronberger Medical Society H.S. Borofsky W. Pinansky J. Abrams I Goldstein

Worcester Mostly Greenhalge Delegates Named

Worcester mass Sept 24 The Republican caucuses in Worcester chose 61 Greenhalge delegates and 13 for W H Haile In surrounding towns Greenhalge leads include Hubbardston 2 Upton 3 Sterling 3 Southbridge 6 Paxton unpledged 1 Princeton 2 Grafton 4 Brookfield 8 Lancaster 3 Warren 4 Leicester 4 Bolton 2 Rutland 2 Auburn unpledged 2 West Boylston 3 Millbury 4 with results showing broad Greenhalge support across the county.

Worcester Mass Greenhalge W. H. Haile Hubbardston Upton Sterling Southbridge Paxton Princeton Grafton Brookfield Lancaster Warren Leicester Bolton Rutland Auburn West Boylston Millbury

Holyoke Child Dead in Attic Room Mystery

Richard Reinhardt six year old was found dead in an attic room at 17 1 2 Lyman street with a revolver beneath him. A head wound and a chest wound were noted. Reinhardt had recently moved from Wallingford Conn with his wife who worked in a boarding house. Medical examiner questions self inflicted second shot and urges investigation.

Holyoke Richard Reinhardt Lyman Street Reinhardt Wallingford Conn

Gartland Emerges as Ward 16 House Candidate

Ward 16 politics grow lively as Councilman John J. Gartland enters the race for the House. A petitions signed by hundreds of voters supports his candidacy, and the Ward 16 Improvement Association has endorsed him and formed a committee to rally at the Democratic caucus.

John J. Gartland Gartland Improvement Association Ward 16 Improvement Association

Chelsea Aldermen confirm Bliss as registrar of voters

At last evening’s meeting the Chelsea Board of Aldermen approved Eli C. W. Bliss as registrar of voters by a 7 to 6 vote. An order was adopted to renumber Washington avenue from Broadway to the Revere line, and Broadway renumbering was moved to second reading on a one number per twenty feet basis.

Chelsea

Policeman Arrest For Sale Of Liquor Policy Slip

Officers from the liquor squad arrested 50 year old Stephen Alden after he sold a policy slip to George W Mennion at 22 Hanover street. Police seized a clock safe sofa and chairs during the raid.

Stephen Alden George W. Mennion Hanover Street

Split in Somerville APA Council Over Frank Kaan

A division in the Somerville A P A council widens after Representative Frank W. Kaan refuses to pledge not to vote for House clerk McLaughlin or against Senator George F. Hoar. One faction backed an opposing candidate while Kean supporters planned a two day campaign, with talk that Kean backers may be ousted.

A. P. A. Council Somerville Frank W. Kaan McLaughlin House of Representatives George F. Hoar Kean

Colored voters meet to back Robert Tea moh in Ward 9

A large, enthusiastic meeting was held last night at 38 Phillips Street by colored voters of Ward 9 in support of Representative Robert T Tea moh. Presided by Albert De Leon with Palmer as secretary. Speakers included FE C Bryant Ebenezer Brewster Olive Johnson Milton Barnes Burrill Smith and others.

Phillips Street Ward 9 Robert T. Teamoh Albert de Leon Mr. Palmer Messrs FE. C. Bryant Ebenezer Brewster Olive Johnson Milton Barnes Burrill Smith

Opportunity for Building Contractors Seeks Roslindale School House

Proposals for constructing a primary school building in Roslindale are invited by the city of Boston. Submissions must be delivered to the school committee rooms by the afternoon deadline Ort.

Roslindale Boston City of Boston Beech Street George A. Avery Devonshire Street Mass School Committee Mason Street William T. Eaton

A. P. A. Carried Four Wards In Waltham

Waltham September 24 The A P A carried four wards Ward 2 3 5 and 7 on senatorial delegations while delegates to the State convention are unpledged Ward 1 lists Milton Bradford Butler Ward 2 Soper Armstrong Smith Ward 3 Willis Hovey Ward 4 Roberts Morrill Howes Ward 5 Kendall Moulton Gove Jarvis Ward 6 Warden Bond Fisher Durgin Clement Ward 7 But man Powers.

William Roberts C. A. Morrill H. M. Howes S. J. Kendall C H. Moulton O. M. Gove W. F. Jarvis E. Warden Co. P. Bond H. Fisher C. W. Durgin M. D. Clement C. F. Butman L. W. Powers

Reading Safe Caucus Endorses Governor Greenhalge

A large Republican caucus met in lower Lyceum Hall with chairman Lewis M. Bancroft and secretary Edward B. Drake. Reading favored renomination of Governor Greenhalge and pledged delegates were Edward B. Drake Jacob Mitchell Solon Bancroft Gilman L. Parker Nathan B. Stoodley.

Reading Lower Lyceum Hall Lewis M. Bancroft Edward B. Drake Greenhalge E. B. Drake Jacob Mitchell Solon Bancroft Gilman L. Parker Nathan B. Stoodley

Weymouth Caucus Chooses Greenhalge Loyal State Delegation

Weymouth September 24 The Republican caucus elected a state delegation backing Greenhalge and councillor delegates for Benjamin S. Lovell. Delegates named include Henry A. Thomas Edmund Bates A Maxson Bachelder B Frank Thomas James H. Flint Bradford Hawes Edward B. Nevin and Benjamin S. Lovell.

Weymouth Greenhalge B. S. Lovell Henry A. Thomas Edmund &G. Bates A. Maxson Bachelder B. Frank Thomas Benjamin S. Lovell James H. Flint Bradford Hawes Edward B. Nevin

Twenty Four? Delegates Elected for Greenhalge in New Bedford

In New Bedford the state convention elected thirty two delegates for Governor Greenhalge with no opposition. The vote reflected full support for the incumbent and solid backing within the party. The gathering occurred September 24 with affairs described as orderly and decisive.

New Bedford Greenhalge

Majority Against Greenhalge in Brockton Caucuses

In Brockton on September 24, anti Greenhalge forces won momentum in ward caucuses with delegates broadly opposing him. Councillor convention delegates are pledged to Nathaniel F. Ryder of Middleboro while senatorial delegates back incumbent James C. Leach of Middleboro.

Brockton Nathaniel F. Ryder Middleboro James C. Leach

Greenhalge favored by Republican caucuses in Massachusetts towns

The Greenhalge sentiment dominated numerous local Republican caucuses and delegate selections across towns including Tisbury, Edgartown, Nantucket, North Attleboro, Chilmark, Provincetown, West Tisbury, Georgetown, Bourne, Taunton, Berkley, and Hudson. Delegates pledged or unpledged favored Greenhalge for governor with mixed positions on other offices.

North Attleboro Burrill Porter, Jr Frank I. Barden Thomas G. Sandland Edwin Whitney Stephen Stanley Greenhalge Gray White Wright Chilmark J. T. Bassett Provincetown James Gifford Myrick C. Atwood George W. Holbrook Thomas Lewis West Tisbury M. E. Mayhew William Chase Georgetown Stephen S. Osgood Hiram N. Harriman Orlando B. Denny

Fitchburg Excursion to North Adams Hoosac Tunnel

Plans are made to depart from the business next Saturday for a Fitchburg railroad popular excursion to North Adams and the Hoosac Tunnel. The round trip fare is two dollars.

Fitchburg Railroad North Adams Hoosac Tunnel

Hood's Pills Promote Liver Health and Comfort

An old newspaper ad touts Hood's Pills as a cure for sick headaches and misery. It claims the tonic is purely vegetable with no mercury, tasteless and mild to take, priced at 25 cents, urging readers to choose Mood Pills.

Hood

Republican caucuses weigh Greenhalge choice in several towns

In Plymouth and Danvers delegates favored Greenhalge with unpledged support. A P A strength aligned with Barker in some areas while Great Barrington showed no A P A movement. Sudbury and Danvers reported Greenhalge preference among regular delegates and delegates at large.

C. W. Woodbury Greenhalge Plymouth E. B. Atwood C. H. Holmes A. E. Lewis S. C. Kins G. F. Holmes D. E. Avery Barker Harwell Moody Congress Joseph W. Woodmar Sudbury R. H. Hurlburt James Fairbrother

Greenhalge Carries Fall River Victor Wright and Grey Endorsed

In Fall River Massachusetts on September 24 the Republican caucuses endorsed Victor Wright for Sheriff Ashley for councillor and Gray for county commissioner. Ward 8 delegation contests its election as possibly thrown out. A P A supporters had no influence in state delegation. Greenhalge carried the city.

Fall River Mass Victor Wright Ashley Gray Greenhalge

Republicans Rally Against A P A In Revere Caucus

In Revere a Republican caucus faces a clash with supporters of the A P A led by ex senator Burnham. Anti A P A Republicans urge voters to back a Democratic governor and reject secret society control at the Town Hall caucus on September 25.

Revere Burnham Town Hall Star Chamber Fred R. Kneip Republican Party F. T. Greenhalge Royal B. Young

Cambridge A P A Split Over Republican Caucus Support

In the third Middlesex senatorial district Cambridge the A P A factions are divided over whom to back at tonight s Republican caucuses. Ward 2 shows strong Dallinger opposition from some leaders though his backers claim broad GOP support against the commissioners.

Middlesex Cambridge Dallinger

Republican caucus results and delegates by town

Peabody voters split 54 to 41 with the A P A in a Republican caucus. State delegates elected include F H Appleton A E Southwick A W Sim M D King J E Webster Otis Brown Franklin Osborn all Green halge, George B Miller for Morse. Chatham delegates Freeman Bearse Perry unpledged some for Greenhalge. Orleans delegates Young Cummings Higgins. Highland Light delegates Rich Atkins Hughes for Chicopee. Chicopee delegation to the State convention will have a Greenhalge complexion, though some members are A P A’s.

Peabody Town Committee F. H. Appleton A. E. Southwick A. W. Sim M. D. King J. E. Webster Otis Brown Franklin Osborn Greenhalge George B. Miller Morse State A. Freeman E. T. Bearse J. E. Perry Orleans D. L. Young J. H. Cummings S. Higgins Highland Light Atkins Hughes Chicopee

Greenhalge named watchword at Winchester Republican caucus

At the Winchester caucus Greenhalge was the watchword. The A P A received eight delegates in total, seven on the representative delegation. State delegates included Samuel W. McCall William B French Phineas W Swan William Firth and Joseph Moultom.

Winchester Greenhalge Samuel W. McCall William B. French Phineas W. Swan William Firth Joseph Moultom

Rally for Brown in Everett

A large Republican rally was held in Everett Hall Everett last evening in support of George A Brown for representative Alderman R H Jenkins presided on the platform were Mayor John S Cate ex Mayor A H Evans Francis H Dyer George B Marshall City Solicitor H L Newton and Alderman Charles Mansel

Everett Hall Everett George A. Brown R. H Jenkins John S. Cate A. H. Evans Francis H. Dyer George B. Marshall H. 11. Newton Charles Mansel

Republican delegates named for state convention at Canton

Canton Mass Sept 24 Republican delegates to the State convention are Elijah A. Morse Thomas Grover Samuel H Capen and Charles S Draper all unpledged to the party slate.

Canton Mass Elijah A. Morse Thomas Grover Samuel H. Capen Charles S. Draper

Unpledged Delegations Reported from Several Towns

Unpledged delegates to the State convention were sent from Kingston Cohasset West Newbury Medfield Rowley Great Barrington Hinsdale Townsend Belchertown Palmer Cheshire.

Kingston Cohasset West Newbury Medfield Rowley Great Barrington Hinsdale Townsend Belchertown Palmer Cheshire

Fitchburg Railroad Excursion to North Adams Next Saturday

A brief notice promotes a popular excursion on the Fitchburg railroad to North Adams and the Hoosac Tunnel, describing it as a small cost for a day of pleasure.

Fitchburg Railroad North Adams Hoosac Tunnel

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