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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1896

Page

4

Casson Defends Bryan and Attacks Hanna in Lyn Speech

Herbert N. Casson of Lynn told a noon audience at Oxford Street Hall that Bryan stands as a champion of labor and democracy while Mark Hanna embodies corruption and the power of monopoly. He argued Hanna would ruin trade unionism, push anti voting measures, and cripple the rights of workers, urging voters to back Bryan as the nation moves toward democracy.

Casson Wall Street Tlliois Altgeld South Carolina Tillman Nebraska Bryan Buzzard’s Bay Lincoln Hanna Napoleon Wellington Shakespere Shylock Portia Bassanio Mark Hanna McKinley Republican Party Bluebeard Seamen’s Union Miners’ Union Ohio White House Stork South Africa New Zealand Mexico Pingree Switzerland Yale Republican Missionary Clubs Wellesley Vassar

Speaking on the Common evokes diverse sermons and rallies

A large crowd gathered on the Charles Street Mall where seven evangelists preached while a temperance speaker spoke on The Wages of Sin. Hymns were sung by a quartet and Salvationists, Unitarians, and Socialist Labor speakers addressed the crowd. The Rev Edward Horton and other ministers spoke to a mixed audience.

Charles Street Mall Jere O'Sullivan Salvationists Unitarians Edward Horton Charles Dole A. P. Record Frederick Gill Socialist Labor Party Bryan

Rev Arthur Anderson Brooks Resigns as Pastor

Rev Arthur Anderson Brooks of All Souls Unitarian Church resigns effective December after years of malaria and nervous dyspepsia. Mrs Brooks also in poor health. Plans to rest a year in the West or South. A new church costing over 25000 had been built during his tenure.

Greenfield Arthur Anderson Brooks All Souls’ Unitarian Church

The Young Working Women of the City

Rev. A. D. Mayo closed his series on Privilege and Peril in American City Life with a talk titled The Young Working Women of the City. He urged city girls to seek honest work and use public and private resources for self improvement while avoiding labor unions that could starve them or their families.

A. D. Mayo Young Men’s Christian Union

New Church at Cambridge Opens Doors to Congregation

The First Reformed Presbyterian congregation of Cambridge held its first services in the new Antrim street church yesterday. No dedicatory exercises were conducted as worship proceeded. The handsome structure features a main auditorium opening directly from the street with a seating capacity of 600.

First Reformed Presbyterian Cambridge Antrim Street

Memorial services for Rev. Dr. Lucius R Paige held in Cambridge

Services yesterday at First Universalist Church Inman Street Cambridge honored Rev. Dr. Lucius R Paige a longtime church member and former pastor. The Rev Dr Bicknell led the rites with assistance from Rev Frank Magwire.

Lucius R. Paige First Universalist Church Inman Street Cambridge Bicknell Frank Magwire Paige

Bank Note World Sermon At Brighton Church

Rev. A. A. Berle preached at Brighton Congregational Church on a sermon titled A Bank Note World. The pastor drew from Fitz Hugh Halleck poems to illuminate the theme in yesterday morning service.

Brighton A. A. Berle Fitz Greek Halleck

Two Vermont Pastors Resign From Congregational Churches

In Vermont, the Rev. J H Perrin Jr of Williamstown Congregational Church resigns after five years of service. In Danby, the Rev. W A Pinkerton also resigns as pastor of the Congregational Church with a departure set for October 1.

Williamstown J. H. Perrin, Jr Congregational Church Danby, Vt W. A. Pinkerton

Harvest Home Feast at People's Temple Marked By Baptisms

The harvest home feast at People's Temple occurred yesterday with baptism by both modes and reception of many new members. Lady Kress, the gospel nightingale, sang and played her chimes, and has rapidly gained favor among Bostonians during her stay.

People’s Temple Lady Kress Gospel Nightingale

Post Almanac 1896 Second Edition On Hand

The article announces the second edition of the Post Almanac for 1896, on sale for ten cents with full election reports and financial tables. It highlights 4382 pages of information and promotes the publication at the Boston Post counting room.

Post Almanac Boston Post

Missing Hyde Park figure linked to $25,000 embezzlement

Harold B. Gray, Boston manager for the American Wringer Company, vanished Aug 23 after a cash shortfall and stock conversion totaling about $25,000. A warrant for his arrest is on file while authorities search for the Melrose resident, once a socialite who gambled at the races and reportedly left unpaid bills.

Hyde Park Boston Harold B. Gray American Wringer Company Chambers Street New York Young Gray Metropolitan Manufacturing Company Metropolitan Company Gray Washington Street

Strange Disappearance of Melrose Man Thomas Hall

Thomas Hall a 65 year old Melrose resident missing since Thursday Sept 25. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall paralyzed on his left side and was last seen in a black coat dark pants and soft hat after boarding the Malden car at about 12 30 pm. His wife reports his disappearance and police have been notified. The couple moved from Duluth Minnesota years ago and live in Melrose.

Thomas Hall Melrose Malden Duluth Minn

Missing 16 year old Olive Book in Lowell

Olive Book, 16, has been missing from 19 Bachman Street since Saturday morning. Police alerted. no clues yet as to her whereabouts.

Lowell Olive Book Bachman Street

Hancock Clarke House Saved for Lexington Heritage

Citizens halted Mrs Mary E Brighams plan to tear down the Hancock Clarke house built in 1698 and later enlarged. The Rev Charles A Staples of the Lexington Historical Society arranged purchase and removal to Hastings Park by December 1. The house is tied to John Hancock Samuel Adams Paul Revere and generations of ministers and merchants from Lexington.

Hancock-Clarke Lexington Mary E. Brigham Charles A. Staples Lexington Historical Society Hastings Park Concord John Hancock Jonas Clarke Samuel Adams Paul Revere Thomas Boston Beacon Hill Hancock Mansion Lydia Henchman Court Square Quincy Hancock Brigham

Autumn Boston to New York by rail excursion

The Boston and Albany Railroad offers a Tuesday Oct 6 round trip to New York via Albany and the Hudson River returning by the Fall River line. Fare is five dollars, touted as best value for the money.

New York Albany Hudson River Fall River Line Boston & Albany Railroad Fall River Boston People’s Line Arora Washington Street A. & Hanson Gen. Pass

Fire Destroys Corner Block in Merrimac

A morning blaze at 4 o'clock damaged the Little block at Main and Church streets. Frank Lefavor's cigar shop burned as the corner building and upper Church street story burned. post office housed in the corner. A Haverhill steamer assisted. cause undetermined, not thought incendiary. rebuilding expected.

Merrimac Main Church Streets Frank Lefavor Church Street Haverhill

Home Treatment Book Offered By Boston Firm

The notice offers Our Home Treatment Book as a last resort cure after surgical failure. It promises hope for cases deemed hopeless by physicians. Readers may obtain the book by sending 10 cents postage or writing to 104 Broad St Boston. Ypsilanti Specific Co.

Broad St Boston Ypsilanti Specific CO

Changes in officers aboard the steamer St Croix

The International line reshuffles crew after the Cumberland incident. W H Allan moves to the St Croix as pilot, Captain Charles Mitchell becomes second pilot, C H Sanborn joins as purser, John Wilson becomes second purser, and Belyea transfers from Cumberland as baggage master. The Fleur-de-Lis marine curiosities owner has moved exhibits to Chelsea.

St. Croix International Line St. John N. B Maine Cumberland W. H. Allan Charles Mitchell Oscar Young C. H. Sanborn John Wilson Belyea Long Wharf Chelsea Lloyds Society of Lloyd Frank Albert Crossland David Grant Peter Bruce George Mitchell Stag Emily R. Dyer Lloyd Steamship Company Bremen State Street Cunard, Allan and Leyland Lines Furness Columbian Bostonian Liverpool Boston New York Wilson- Furness-Leyland Line Margaret J. Sanford Violetta Philadelphia Clyde John Englis Roach Chester Penn Portland Cottage City Charles River

Young Girl Charged With Shoplifting at Bloomingdale’s

Mary Quinn, 17, committed for trial in Yorkville Police Court on a shoplifting case. She allegedly concealed thirteen rings worth about 100 dollars while pretending to refine her purchase, after first buying a ring with a deposit and arranging delivery.

New York Mary Quinn Yorkville Bloomingdale Willis Avenue

Gaelic Language School Sings At Alpha Hall Session

The Gaelic study school held its largest session of the season at Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street. P J O Daly Patrick Kelly and John M Doran taught before a student performance featuring Thomas Walsh on piano with Patrick Kelly, Gaelic recitation by Doran, The Exile of Erin with Kelly, Gaelic Journal reading by O Daly, Abhran na Cabhar by Moran and a traditional Irish melody by Lyne. Tickets offered for the Fitchburg New York excursion with day or night Hudson steamers. trip price listed.

Alpha Hall Essex Street P. J. O'Daly Patrick Kelly John M. Doran Thomas Walsh Erin John O’daly David Moran Eugene Lyne Fitchburg New York Hudson

Cure for Child Skin Eczema Promises Quick Recovery

J B Jacobs of Maryland credits CuTiURA remedies with curing his baby's severe eczema after doctors failed. He reports rapid improvement following warm baths CuTi CURA soap and CuTicura ointment, plus CuTICURA Reson VENT. He spent much on doctors before using the product.

J.B. Jacobs Wilkins Ave Bult CuTicuka Porter Drucano Crem. Corp Sole Props Boston

Elderly Man Found at Hospital After Fall

In Melrose Massachusetts James Hall, missing for about three days, was found yesterday inside Massachusetts General Hospital with a broken leg after apparently falling from a curb. The elderly man had disappeared from the local area prior to his discovery.

Melrose James Hall Massachusetts General Hospital

New York excursion set for October on Fall River line

An itinerary announces an October trip to New York via Albany and the Hudson River, departing to the city and returning on the Fall River line.

Boston Theatres Buzz With Magic Women and Stage Stars

Herrmann the magician and his wife arrive in Boston and hype new feats at Hollis tonight. Mme Herrmann highlights color dances rooted in historical stained glass. Robert Hilliard debuts as Ramses in The Mummy at Park Theatre. Various acts and venues populate Boston stages this week with Broadway-style performances and new tourings.

Herrmann Boston Adams House Mme. Herrmann Loie Fuller Robert Hilliard Rameses Park Alice Fischer Museum Hollis Zepherine Tennyson Brook Denman Thomapson Old Homestead Boston Theatre Keith New Theatre Witter Peabody Signorina Grand Opera ‘House Mahoney Peter F. Dalley John J. McNally Hollis Street Theatre Hattie Belle Ladd Castle Square Eden Musee Hanover Street New York Metropolis Park Theatre Fifth Avenue Theatre Iola Pomeroy Sherman Rose Winchester de Wolf Waters Giacinta Benedetto Tremont Theatre Paradise Alley Frank Daniels Jefferson de Angelis Francis Wilson de Wolf Hopper Fanny Rice The Cadets Simon Jefferson de Angelis Comic Opera Company. Mr. Edward S. Willard England Hollis Theatre Isaac B. Rich Herrmann "Cear

Kelly Testimonial Sets Record Attendance at Boston Theatre

The testimonial for widow and children of John W. Kelly drew a near capacity Boston Theatre crowd with Mayor Quincy and Governor Wolcott represented. Proceeds are expected to reach about $3000 as Baldwin's Cadet Band and numerous performers contributed acts and tributes to the event.

John W. Kelly Boston Theatre Baldwin Quincy Wolcott W. McMorrow Elks Order Springfield Baldwin’s Cadet Band Helen St. Clair Frank M. Forrester Alice Hodgdon Verdi Ladies Charles Chapman Dudley Prescott John C. Rice Sally Cohen R. J. Jose Della Rocca George Marion Miss May Irwin Eugene Sanger Ed J. Heffernan Short and Edwards Willis P. Sweatnam Mme. Barutio Lew Benedict Oscar Gerard Smith and Cook J. W. Meters the Cinematographe M. T. Callahan Mr. Kelly

Red Paint Scab Mark At Bradley Hageny Leonard Factory

In Randolph on September 27 two strikebreakers staying at Charles Howard’s South Main street home found the house daubed with red paint. The front door bore the word Scab in red letters as town talks of possible rewards for the offenders.

Randolph Bradley Hageny & Leonard Charles Howard South Main Street Bradley, Hageny & Leonard

Two explorers lost on Green Mountain near Eagle Lake

Dr. E. A. Smith of Philadelphia and Mrs. John Minturn of New York began a climb from Eagle Lake in Bar Harbor. They planned to return before sundown but failed to appear by eight o clock. A lantern search followed and villagers were alerted. They were found safe after becoming lost on the mountain.

Bar Harbor E. A. Smith Philadelphia John Minturn New York Green Mountain Eagle Lake

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