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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1892

Page

8

Nantasket Faces Liquor License Bill And Selectman Clash

Nantasket Beach hotelmen and summer visitors warn the Massachusetts ratepayers that a pending bill to require a special census of summer residents will slash liquor licenses. Hull, the only beach town voting for licenses in March, could lose nearly all licenses with summer crowds in June. The town may grant only one license this year, likely to a major hotel, raising concerns of favoritism, illegal selling, higher taxes, and strained town finances as new streets, a sewer, and a schoolhouse loom.

Nantasket Beach Hull Nantasket Hall Atlantic Rockland Pemberton Pacific Standish Park Arlington Irvington Hotel Nantasket Damons Oregon The Surfside Station Centre Hill Massachusetts Hotel Nantasket Company Kland Selectman Board of Selectmen Bayside Kenberma Board of Assessors Old Colony Post Senate

Oxford Club Opens New Home With Grand Bazaar

Lynn hosts the Oxford Club opening in its new Nahant street building after a great fire in 1889. The bazaar raises funds for building expenses with many departments led by Mrs. Benjamin N. Johnson and others. Attendance is high as displays include boot and shoe exhibits and Thomson Houston electrical displays, with dancing after 9:30 in the upper hall.

Lyn Lynn New Oxford Club Nahantstrest Benjamin N. Johnson OC. Newhall J. G. Warner J. F. Edson J. W. Hitchings H. K. Wheeler C. E. Blake Edith Tapley Louise Keith Thomas Stacey Lynn Hospital Home For Johns. Bartlett William E. Eal Lewis D. Dunn James W. Hitchings Frank Keene William H. Keene George E. Standish Walter E. Symonds A. Leslie Winship Louis A. Wyman

OC Langley in Court Over Incorporation Charge

James H. Langley alias Doc Langley faced Municipal Court for failing to file a certificate of incorporation of Columbia Land and Lumber Company and omitting required statements before business. Directors joined as co defendants. Two witnesses testified and case continued to $15. defendants held in $500 each.

James H. Langley Doc” Langley Columbia Land and Lumber Company Commissioner of Corporations

Dr Hale's Reading Closes Series At South Congregational

The final reading in Dr. Hale's series was held last night at the vestry of South Congregational church. Easter lilies adorned the platform, the church choir performed, and Dr. Hale read The Little Yellow Dog and The Minister's Veil in his distinctive manner. An informal reception and light refreshments followed as the South Friendly Society sponsored the event to a largely attended audience.

Boot and Shoe Recorder Lincoln Street Elory Terhune Columbia Street

Old State House Transit Hub Featured by Bates

No 3 Old State House under L H Bates noted as a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for Short Line express trains or for the Colonial Express between Boston and Washington could always be secured there.

Old State House L. H. Bates Boston Oston Washington

Boston Day by Day Inspector Investigates Bogus Mayoral Letter

Inspector Collins is tracing a young man applying for jobs with a forged recommendation signed N. Matthews Jr allegedly by Mayor Matthews. The inquiry follows two applications to Julius Moldenhauer at 850 Washington Street for bartender posts. City officers of the New England Shoe and Leather Association were elected with Francis W. Breed as president and a slate of officers including William Claflin and John Cummings.

Inspector Collins Matthews Julius Moldenhauer Washington Street N. Matthews, Jr Eye Boston Moldenhauer Becgie City New England Shoe and Leather Association Francis W. Breed William Claflin John Cummings Charles A. Grinnell Augustus P. Martin Thomas E. Proctor S. Ingalls George

Diamond Dealer Arrested on False Pretences Charge

Diamond dealer W. J. Knowlton of Tremont Street was arrested for allegedly obtaining 1353 dollars worth of diamonds from Fox and Co of New York by false pretences. He purportedly bought for resale, sold at wholesale, then failed and became insolvent. He is held in 2500 dollars bail.

W. J. Knowlton Tremont Street Fox & Co New York Knowlton

Committee continues probe into court abuses and Hallett case

The congressional committee pursued its investigation into alleged court abuses yesterday and completed its examination of Commissioner Hallett. Clerk of Courts Stetson was called and will have further examination today.

Congressional Committee Hallett Stetson

Birthday observance at Vincent Hospital marked in Boston

Yesterday honored Vincent Hospital with a gathering at St Andrew's Hall. Dr Clarence J Blake urged expansion of hospital facilities in Boston while Mrs Irving Winslow paid tribute to Mrs Vincent. Bishop Brooks attended as an advisor.

Vincent Hospital St Andrew’s Hall Clarence Je Blake Boston Irving Winslow Vincent Bishop Brooks

Visit Chauncy Hall Open To Visitors On Holidays

Chauncy Hall School remains open to visitors today as is customary during holidays, inviting community members to tour facilities and learn about ongoing programs.

Chauncy Hall Chauncy Hall School

Bankers report $70,000 theft linked to Creamer White

Oscar Creamer, 19, a Dix Phyfe bookkeeper, stole funds and first mortgage bonds totaling about $70,000 then fled with James White aided by forged checks. Carpenter, a former employee, confessed he would oversee the loot and hid bonds in a Brooklyn cellar. Oakdale steamer bound for parts unknown. authorities seek interception.

New York Dix & Phyfe Wall Street Inspector Byrnes Oscar Creamer Creamer William E. Carpenter James L. White Brooklyn Park National Bank Dix and Physe White Carpenter Quincy Street Chicago, Burlington , Quincy Oakdale

Debated Bill Against Soliciting Lawyers in Injury Cases

In a sharp House debate yesterday the bill bars attorneys and their agents from soliciting personal injury cases. Critics say it targets West End Street Railway ties, while supporters argue it shields clients from unscrupulous lawyers. The measure passed to third reading 91 to 5 amid other rail and legal actions and a motion over printed reports.

House Moriarty Worcester Henry D. Hyde West End Durant Cambridge Jenkins Wellfleet Loud Chelsea Alough Coakley Parker Boston Charles Marlboro Street Railway Company Hudson Westboro Bennett Everett Rapid Transit Commission Charlies Barrett Joint Judiciary Labor Committee Howard Committee On Agriculture Edward Bellamy Messrs. Coveney

Secretary Foster Tours Ellis Island Report

Secretary Foster reported from Ellis Island that New York facilities are in excellent condition and no waste is evident in government buildings. He estimated the island could fetch about $1,000,000 and noted no change in the open charges and counter charges between Assistant Secretary Nettleton and Superintendent Owen.

Washineton Foster New York Treasury Department Ellis Island N. Y Nettleton Owen

William Hurlbert's Fix in Perjury Case in London

A report by Sir Augustus Keppel Stephenson confirms a warrant for the arrest of William Henry Hurlbert on perjury charges in the breach of promise suit by Miss Gertrude Ellis aka Gladys Evelyn. Hurlbert has evaded arrest.

London Augustus Keppel Stephenson The Treasury William Henry Hurlbert Gertrude Ellis Gladys Evelyn Hurlbert

Watkin and Mrs Ingram Wed at St George Church

London April 6 Sir Edward Watkin and Mrs Ingram widow of the Illustrated London News proprietor were married this morning at St George's church The bride 83, the bridegroom 73 Sir Edward has a son who was married to a daughter of his bride.

London Edward Watkin Ingram Illustrated London News St. George’s Church Edward

John Russell Young Named Fourth VP of Reading System

In Philadelphia on April 6, John Russell Young, noted journalist and former minister to China, was appointed fourth vice-president of the Consolidated Roads of the Philadelphia and Reading company system.

Steamers Arrived at Boston and New York April 6

Ships reported arriving or departing with origins and ports: Ottoman from Liverpool to Boston, Navarre from London to Boston, Teutonic from Liverpool to New York, Maasdam from Rotterdam to New York, Lahn from Bremen to New York, Norwegian from an unknown port to New York, Devonia from New York to Glasgow, Trave from New York to Bremen off Scilly Islands, Majestic from New York to Liverpool at Liverpool, Catalonia from Boston to Liverpool off Brow Head.

Boston Ottoman Liverpool Navarre London New York Teutonic Linpool Maasdam Rotterdam Lahn Bremen Gissgor Tory Island Devonia Glasgow Scilly Islands Trave Majestic Brow Head Catalonia

Tonight's Memorial Meeting For EK M Chamberlin

Tonight Meionaon hosts a memorial meeting to honor the late EK M Chamberlin. Each labor group on the committee assigns a speaker, with Martha M Avery, Robert Treat Paine, Rev D W P Bliss, Henry Abrahams, Rev F A Hinckley, and other notables expected to attend.

Meionaon M. Chamberlin Martha M. Avery Robert Treat Paine D. W. P. Bliss Henry Abrahams Central Labor Union F. A. Hinckley Mr. Chamberlin

December Marries May Circumstances At Old Pierce Homestead

General Ebenezer W. Pierce, a war veteran born on the same date as his bride, Ida Estelle Gardner, aged 27, married at the Pierce homestead in Fall River. Pierce, missing an arm since Fair Oaks and badly burned in a recent fire, wed Miss Gardner in the room of his birth as the clock struck the hour of his birth.

Fall River Plymouth Colony Pierce Fair Oaks Twenty-ninth Massachusetts Miss Gardiner Justice of the Peace Cudworth

Alleged Horse Thieves Held In Lynn

Frank H. Sanborn and Maurice L. Oliver, Lynn horse thieves, appeared before Police Justice Berry. Sanborn pleaded guilty on three counts of breaking and entering and stealing horses and property. Oliver and Sanborn were arraigned on two counts. Oliver pleaded not guilty. Both were held in 5000 bail for the Superior Court or remanded to jail.

Lynn Frank H. Sanborn Maurice L. Oliver Berry Sanborn Oliver Superior Court

A Slave to Obedience in Dusuin Woman Sentenced

Mrs Annie Margaret Montague, condemned to one year at hard labor for killing her child Mary Helen by excessive punishment, surrenders to her sentence in convict attire and fair health. Her husband remains devoted, and it is alleged he was kept under strict discipline similar to the children's.

Dusuin Annie Margaret Montague Mary Helen

Status of the French agreement awaits French chamber

Washington April 6 state department says the France commercial agreement is still pending action by the French Chamber of Deputies. It will be proclaimed by the President only after ratification. It does not require Senate sanction in the United States.

Washington State Department France Chamber of Deputies Gail United States Senate

Paineville banker charged with embezzlement and forgery

A Cleveland report states Ralph K. Paige a Painesville banker was brought before Justice Hitchins on embezzlement and forgery charges. After a preliminary examination he was remanded to jail without bail.

Cleveland, O Ralph K. Paige Painesville Hitchins

Ex-Premier McKenzie Growing Weaker Says Doctors

Toronto reports on April 6 that Alexander McKenzie's physicians say he is growing weaker and the end is near. His health has declined markedly as he receives care.

Toronto Alexander McKenzie

Catalonia Delivers Australian After Shaft Breaks

British steamer Catalonia, en route from Boston to Liverpool, passes Brow Head towing the Australian, heading from New Orleans to Liverpool with its shaft broken. Silent on loss of life or further damage.

London Boston Liverpool Brow Head New Orleans

Fifty Years of Womanhood Meeting Highlights

The New England Women's Press Association met at the Parker House yesterday afternoon with about forty members present. Mrs. E M H Mervill presided and a committee on entertainment was elected for the year. The next literary gathering will be May 20 when Mrs. Lucy Stone reads Fifty Years of Womanhood.

New England Women’s Press Association Parker House E. M. H. Mervill Lucy Stone

Pardon Petition Heard for James Nicholson in Boston

The governor's council pardon committee heard testimony on a petition seeking clemency for James Nicholson sentenced to life for murdering his wife in Cross Street Boston in 1884. The case was taken under advisement and a ruling is awaited.

Governor's Council James Nicholson Cross Street Boston

Mr Hudsons Lecture At Boston Theatre On German Emperor

A large audience is expected Sunday evening at the Boston Theatre to hear Mr Hudson lecture on The German Emperor and the German Army. Ticket demand remains high since early delivery, with numerous commendations from those who heard it first.

Boston Hudson

Safe burglars abroad blaze trails across towns

Nearth Apams reports that burglars blew open several safes in Zylonite on Monday night and in Pownal Vermont last night, marking a wave of break ins across two locales with no injuries reported.

Nearth Apams Zylonite Pownal

That Republican Error at Boston Merchants Meeting

At a Boston Merchants Association gathering at Youngs Hotel, Chairman Leeson presented a resolution backing Congressman Lodge's plan to suspend coinage of silver pending a treaty with foreign powers. The group urged continued support for the Bureau of American Republics and voted to send copies of the resolution to Massachusetts members of Congress.

Boston Merchants’ Association Young's Hotel Leeson Congressman Lodge United States Bureau of American Republics United States of America Congress Massachusetts

Republican State Committee Chooses Resolutions Committee

The Republican State committee met at 2A Beacon Street and selected its resolutions committee for the State convention. April 20. Chairman Samuel W. McWall of Winchester. At large members Robert T. Davis Stephen O Meara James Phillips Jr Fitchburg E A Gall Greenfield. Districts: First Arthur 5 Neal Westfield Second Charles A Gleason New Braintree Third S Hamilton Coe Worcester Fourth Ephraim Stearns ale tham Fifth E D ttayden Woburn Sixth W D Sohier Beverly Seventh Arthur B Breed Lynn Eighth Chester W Kingsley Cambridge Ninth Jonathan A Lane Boston Tenth J B Jordan Boston Eleventh Thomas Livermore Boston Twelfth Fred L Ames Baston Thirteenth I M Keith Bourne.

Republican State Committee Beacon Street Samuel W. McWall Winchester Robert T. Davis Stephen O'Meara James Phillips, Jr Fitchburg E. A. Gall Greenfield Arthur Aletham E. D. Ttayden Woburn W. D. Sohier Beverly Arthur B. Breed Lynn Chester W. Kingsley Cambridge Jonathan A. Lane Boston J. B. Jordan Thomas Livermore Fred L. Ames Baston I. M. Keith Bourne

Boston Theosophical Society to Meet on Reincarnation

The next meeting of the Boston Theosophical Society will be held at 152 Boylston Street on Thursday April 7 at 8 pm. An informal talk on reincarnation will continue from last week and the public are invited.

The Boston Theosophical Society Boylston Street

Suburban Press to Hold Annual Reunion Dinner

The Suburban Press Association will stage its annual reunion at the Copley Square Hotel on Monday afternoon April 11. Members will sit down to the banquet at 3 o'clock.

Suburban Press Association Copley Square Hotel

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