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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1894

Page

6

Anniversary at St. Augustine's Cemetery Revered Service

Crowds marked the 75th anniversary of St. Augustine's Cemetery with a solemn requiem mass led by Rev. Dennis O'Callaghan. Archbishop Williams attended with clergy from Gate of Heaven and nearby parishes as attendees heard a reading of W. D. Kelly's poem about the sacred ground and its historic figures.

St. Augustine’s Old Place D. O’callaghan James N. Supple William P. McQuaid St. James’s Church John B. Halloran Cambridge M. J. Masterson Peabody Hugh Roe O’donnell East Boston W. D. Kelly Dennis O’callaghan M. J. Dwyer

Requiem Mass and Stabat Mater at Augustine Chapel

Schmidt's requiem mass and the Qurandos Corpus from Rossini opened the service with Stabat Mater at offertory by Miss Fana cey Mrs. Bury and Messrs. Dwyer and Canning. M J Dwyer sang Pie Jesu. The choir, directed by Professor Henry E Peabody, performed Liberia and De Profundis in Gregorian chant. Rev Dennis O Callaghan spoke on faith and heritage, praising early clergy including Father Matignon and Father Moran. Archbishop blessed and incensed the graves, urging reverence for the cemetery.

Dennis O’callaghan Matignon Father Moran St. Stephen’s Church Boston Chevelers St. Augustine’s Sis Gray Father Larenesy

Notable Names at Worcester Chapel Dedication

Thomas Purcell and Thomas Bushland of Worcester alongside Dr. William Ruddick attended a chapel dedication. Mrs Shackford of Syracuse appeared, having been present at the original dedication seventy five years ago.

Thomas Purcell Thomas Bushland Worcester William Ruddick Mrs. Shackford Syracuse

Nutter Divorce Contested Over Jurisdiction and Alimony

George Nutter and his wife Alice E. C. Nutter fought over where their divorce should be heard. The wife filed a libel in Suffolk Superior Court last August seeking separation on desertion grounds while Nutter pursued a South Dakota filing. Judge Bishop ordered a temporary injunction to pause the South Dakota case until jurisdiction is decided and granted the wife a preliminary alimony allowance of zero dollars.

George Nutter Alice E. C. Nutter South Dakota Nutter W. H. Baker Superior Court Bishop

Better Quarters Demanded for Roxbury Fire Companies

Residents of Roxbury protest the lack of permanent quarters for Ladder Company 12 and Hose Company 7 who have lived with Engine Company 13 on Cabot Street since last June. About twenty five men share one building and some sleep in the hayloft. A petition to Alderman Bryant and Common Council members is expected to seek immediate city action to resolve the housing crisis, with a veteran fireman warning disbandment could occur if unaddressed.

Roxbury Ladder Company Engine Company 13 Cabot Street Bryant Common Council

Boston Bankers Denounce Chicago Despatch On Carlisle Removal

Prominent Boston bankers denounce a Chicago despatch alleging the Bankers Association of Boston urged President Cleveland to remove Secretary Carlisle for incompetency and immorality. The claim cites silver coinage as the motive, names Drexel as a signer, and Boston officials call the report a malicious fabrication with no basis in fact.

Boston Chicago Bankers’ Association Cleveland Carlisle Chicago Telegram Chicago Record Drexels Philadelphia Post Phineas Pierce Bank Presidents’ Association of Boston Pierce Association of Bank Presidents

Militia Field Day Orders for October 9

Brigadier General Peach issues detailed dispositions for the Second Brigade on October 9. Troops from Fifth, Ninth, and First Regiments Infantry, Battery A, Light Artillery and Cavalry are assigned to specific assembly points and reporting locations across Cambridge Roxbury Somerville and Boston, with times around 9:30 to 10 a.m. for assembling and reporting to the appropriate regimental commanders.

Peach Adjutant-General’s Office Cambridge Fifth Regiment Cottage Farm Station Boston & Albany Roxbury Crossing Providence Old Colony Westland Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Boston Crescent Avenue Ninth Regiment Infantry Harrison Avenue Highth Regiment Infantry East Somerville Boston & Maine Donovan Breen Cottage Farm Commonwealth Avenue Somerville Boston & Maine Railroad Light Artillery Shawmut Avenue Baseball Grounds Walpole Street Enen

Cambridge Post Office Removal to Brattle Street Block

The Cambridge post office is likely to move to McNamee's new Brattle street block. The larger quarters needed exceed the space of the Boylston street building. Residents prefer Harvard square for convenience, citing Brattle street location criticism.

Cambridge McNamee Brattle Street Boylston Street Harvard Square

Barber Edward Fallon Charged With Horse Theft

Inspector Cogan and Patrolman Kelly arrested Edward Fallon, 29, a barber of 10 Asylum Street, on a charge of larceny of a horse and buggy valued at 350 dollars owned by Fred Foley. The case will be tried in Superior Court.

Cogan Kelly Station 4 Edward F4llon Asylum Street Fred Foley

Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 91 Summer Street Boston

A Boston bank rupt sale advertises 500000 dollars of tailored men and boys clothing at half price for 20 days. Bargains include Melton Cass suits 12 for 4.75, Prince Albert jackets 9.98, trousers 1.75, overcoats 5.75, and many more items marked down from regular values. Store hours extend nightly to 9, Saturdays to 11, with signage at 91 Summer Street.

Boston Summer Street James Walker & Co Rochester Melton Cass Vienna Melton Cassimere

The Strikers Win Clean Sweep in Garment Workers Strike

The Garment Workers strike nears an end as contractors gathered at the council meeting to sign the agreement. Strikers have prevailed from the start and expect all workers back soon with agreed wages.

Strike Breaks as Contractors Sign Demands in City

The district council secured signatures from eight contractors during a two session day, including Harris and Marks, easing a city wide walkout. With bonds posted, two thirds of the workers are expected to return today, and most remaining strikers may resume after the holidays or the new year.

L. Livingstone Cohen Wong

Counterfeiters Sentenced in South Boston Case

Antonio Cutugine was sentenced by Judge Nelson in federal court to three and a half years in state prison and a $1 fine for passing counterfeit $2 bills in South Boston. Morris J. Davis received a $1 fine and one month in East Cambridge jail for a similar offense. Charles G. Johnson was fined $1 and jailed six months in East Cambridge for passing a counterfeit silver dollar. Michael Valva of Worcester was fined 25 for sending a scurrilous postal card through the mail.

Antonio Cutugine South Boston Nelson United States District Court Morris J. Davis East Cambridge Charles G. Johnson East Cambride Michael Valva Worcester

Judge Colt Rules in Bernard v. Lee Higginson Case

Judge Colt yesterday rendered his decision in the case Leon Bernard versus Lee Higginson and Co. The verdict for the defendants rested on the plaintiff proving possession at the conversion time. Possession had transferred to M Bourgeois, leading to a jury verdict for the defendants and thirty days for the plaintiff to file exceptions.

Colt Leon Bernard Lee, Higginson & Co M. Bourgeois

Only Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale Urges Today Visit

The management of the Only Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale urges all intending purchasers to visit their place at 91 Summer Street today rather than tomorrow when crowding will be worst. Calling today allows more care, alterations, pressing, and items laid away for a week.

Summer Street

Pope summons Hulst to Vatican over royalist plans

Rome September 27 The Pope has summoned Monsignor Hulst, the spiritual adviser of the late Count of Paris, to the Vatican to give him instructions regarding royalists. Clerical circles view this as a fatal blow to French monarchist pretensions.

Rome Monsignor Hulst Count of Paris Vatican

Boston and Albany Rail Service Announcement

A transportation notice indicates travel from the Hudson to New York via the Fall River line to Boston on or starting October 6, with service via the Boston and Albany route. The fragmentary text mentions Five dollars fare for any passenger.

Boston Albany Hudson New York

Prominent Catholics Speak at Unitarian Conference

At Saratoga on Sept 27 the Unitarian national conference discussed Catholic Protestant relations. Judge William D. Robinson defended Catholic doctrine while urging calm study. Church leaders urged temperance and school charity cooperation, and a resolution was passed condemning lynching. New officers were elected for two years, and the conference adjourned without day.

Saratoga N. Y Unitarian National Conference George L. Clancy Atlanta William D. Robinson Connecticut Superior Court Robinson Father Conaty Worcester Mass United States George F. Hoar John D. Long Hingham Justin N. Morrill Strafford Dorman B. Eaton New York Daniel L. Shorey Chicago Homer Davis San Francisco Edward W. Clark Philadelphia D. W. Morehouse William H. Reed Boston George Bachelor Lowell S. M. Crothers Cambridge John Duckson F. L. Hosmer St. Louis M. J. Savage George E. Adams George S. Hale George W. Stone Wilmington Del Charles G.ames William C. Gannet Rochester

Corner stone laid for Caldwell Hart Colt memorial parish house

Hartford Sept 27 the corner stone of the Caldwell Hart Colt memorial parish house was laid by Bishop Williams assisted by the Rev C G Bristol. A procession of vestrymen 150 Colt Armory men as escort and a church choir provided music. The casket sealed by Mrs Colt contained prayer book church paper memorials and portraits. Building to be two stories with basement 124 by 60 feet brown stone with Ohio stone trim in modern Gothic style.

Hartford Conn Caldwell Hart Colt Bishop Williams C. G. Bristol Church of the Good Shepherd Samuel Colt George Williamson Smith Trinity J. J. McCook Samuel Hart Colt Armory Williams Ohio

Battery K of New London Sets Gunnery Record at Fort Adams

Battery K of New London Rhode Island topped this year’s heavy gun drills at Fort Adams on Sept 27. Corporal Cody scored a hit at 2500 yards while Battery K excelled with the fifteen inch gun and the eight inch converted rifle. They depart tomorrow for mortar practice. local batteries have little shooting left to do and cannot catch Battery K.

Newport R. I New London Fort Adams Cody

Winchester Boy Dies Suddenly at Station

George Pousland aged eight living at 8 Mt Pleasant avenue Winchester was taken ill at Union Station around 2 pm while waiting for a train home. He was sent to Station 1 where Dr Dunn attended but died before arrival. Doctor's verdict apoplexy.

George Pousland Mt. Pleasant Avenue Winchester Union Station Dunn

Chelsea Woman Attempts Suicide At Home

Mrs Addie Brethwaite wife of John Brethwaite of 31 Highland street Chelsea attempted suicide by taking a dose of rough on rats about 4 30 yesterday afternoon She is 19 years old and has no child She was taken to Frost Hospital given an emetic and recovered in a few hours She will give no reason for the act.

Addie Brethwaite John Brethwaite Highland Street Chelsea Frost Hospital

Suspect 16 Charged in Bicycle Theft Case

Leon Beaudereau, 16, of Somerville, was arrested last evening on charges of stealing a bicycle in this city. He will be turned over to Boston police this morning for processing.

Leon Beaudereau Somerville Boston

Biggest Housatonic fair draws 19000 to grounds

In Great Barrington on September 27 the Housatonic Agricultural Society hosted its largest event, with 19,000 visitors. The horse exhibit exceeded previous years and trotting featured prominently in the program.

Great Barrington Housatonic Agricultural Society

Air Line Limited Offers Daily New York Travel

Delightful travel option from New York & New England station at Summer street. The vestibuled Air Line Limited departs 3 p m daily, arriving in New York by 9 p m with buffet smokers parlor cars coaches and dining car between Boston and Willimantic. Includes scenic route of Southern New Eng. Train departs from Summer street and reads Central station New York.

New York Air Line New England Station Summer Street Boston Willimantic New Engand New England Read Central Station

Press View at World Food Fair Showcases Home Department

Private view at Mechanics Hall features a transformed art gallery banquet hall and eight. The home department exhibition includes entrance hall dining rooms kitchen and demonstration desk. Notable guests and international days mark the program with menus lectures and tastings across many cultures.

Mechanics’ Hall A. M. Richardson F. G. Pinkham George H. Bond E. N. Cummings J. Sewall Reed Baroness Posse Carrie M. Dearborn G. H. Bond Countess di Brazza Italy Sigrid Magnussen Iceland

British steamer Dorunda ashore at Peniche Portugal

The British steamer Dorunda from Brisbane to London sailed via Aden and Sept. 10 has gone ashore at Peniche Portugal. Crew and passengers were landed safely. reports say the vessel stranded but do not confirm wrecking.

London Brisbane Aden Peniche Portugal Lloyds

Grismer and Davies Star in The New South at Bowdoin Square

Joseph Grismer and Phebe Davies headline The New South following Fritz at Bowdoin Square. The notice highlights a theater bill featuring notable stage actors and a continuing local performance schedule at the Bowdoin venue.

Joseph Grismer Phebe Davies the New South Fritz Bowdoin Square

New York excursion date set for October 9

The trip to New York will depart via Albany and the Hudson River route on October 9, returning on the Fall River line.

New York Albany Hudson River Fall River

Howgate Captured After 12 Years At Large In New York

Captain Henry W. Howgate, once chief of the signal service bureau in Washington, arrested by A L Drummond in New York. Indicted on seven counts for forgery and embezzlement totaling $360000. Previously fled Washington in 1881, later found living under an assumed name as Harvey Williams. Bail set at 10000 for each charge. awaiting transfer to Washington authorities at Ludlow Street Jail.

New York United States Secret Service A. L. Drummond Secret Service Bureau Washington Henry W. Howgate Signal Service Bureau Howgate Detroit Mr. Drummond Brooklyn Drummond No. 8 Fourth Avenue Harvey Williams Unite States Alexander R. D. Sawyer United Sates United States McFarlane Brown Ludlow Street

Nebraska Bolters Nominate State Ticket at Separate Convention

Bolters to the Nebraska State Democratic convention, numbering 104, organized an early morning split in Omaha. They nominated a straight Democratic ticket led by Governor candidate A. B. Dunphy, Secretary of State D. T. Rolf, Auditor Otto Bauman, and Treasurer Luke Dridenthal, with six counties represented by delegates.

Omaha Neb Bolters A. B E. Dunphy D. T. Rolf Otto Bauman Luke Dridenthal

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Summer ST ST. Augustine's God's Acre John Patrick Donahoe John B. Martin William 8. McNary James Walsh D. O’ Callaghan St. Augustine’s Church Beecham's New York Depot Canal Militia Cambridge Post Office THE Strikers Isaac Golding Garment Workers Bernard Kelley, the Hatter Ley Province St Bromfield Black Batt RY K the Home Department of the World’s Food Fair Nebraska Bolters T Sunday Post Gen. Martin Davis O'Neil Fitzgerald Whiting Regan Rosatto Olympus Athens Tremont Street
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