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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1894

Page

3

Hill Blames Cleveland Over Income Tax in Tariff Debate

In Washington Senator Hill denounces the administration and opposes the income tax. He argues for tariff reform with revenue as a goal, condemns the President for delays and the Hawaiian issue, and sides with Republicans in opposing radical tariff changes. He calls the income tax a danger to the party and economy.

Washington Senator Hill Hill Congress Democratic Party New York Senator Voorhees Senate Finance Committee House

District Day in House as Congress adjourns for caucus

Washington April 9 The House devoted the day to District of Columbia business and adjourned after reading the official call by Mr Holman for a Democratic caucus tomorrow night to consider financial measures.

Washington District of Columbia House

Brockton Sewage Contract Sparks City Hall Debate

In Brockton on April 9, Alderman Garfield denounced a $4000 bid as ruinous to workers families as a heated council debated sewage system contracts. Officials considered bids of $23,000 for contract labor and $27,535 at union rates, with motions to use Brockton labor defeated or amended. The commissioners will award to the lowest contract labor bidder.

Brockton Alderman Garfield Grant Poole Garfield Crocker Merritt Greeley Caswell

Boston Victorious in Waterbury Bout with Selee’s Visitors

Waterbury loses 17 to 9 as Boston’s Selee brings 3000 fans to the grounds. Lampe, Klobedanz and Bannon star. Lander and Norton debut for Yale ties. Duffy arrives ill. McCarthy expected tomorrow as Boston prepares for another game.

Bargain Bicycle Sale With Easy Payment Plan

A local shop promotes the Spalding bicycle with an easy payment plan at 83 cents daily and promises ownership. Credendas at 23 cents daily, Road Kings discounted from 160 to 100. A complete line of bicycle sundries and uniforms is offered along with tourist lamps and other cyclist goods at low prices.

Spalding

Beer ruling clarifies liquor status for Indian Territory

The Supreme Court on April 9 held that lager beer is not spirituous liquor under the statute banning introduction of spirituous liquors or wine into the Indian Territory. The decision narrows the classification used to regulate alcohol imports in that region.

Washington United States Supreme Court Indian Territory

Boston Polo Club Defeats Salems 3 to 1 in Salem

The Boston Polo Club edged the Salems 3 to 1 as Salems fumbled often and Cook of the Salems clutched a Boston player prompting spectator excitement. Earlier, the Salem Boat Club beat the Enterprise Club 8 to 2.

Salem Boston Polo Club Salems Cook Boston Salem Boat Club Enterprise Club

Wesleyan Beats Amherst 10 to 8 in Wild Eighth Inning

Wesleyan defeats Amherst 10 to 8 after Amherst leads early and Frost Tirrell and Colby falter. Amherst pitcher Colby struggles in relief as Wesleyan bats surge in the eighth with six runs to seal the victory. Earned runs Wesleyan four Amherst two. base hits six each.

Middletown Wesleyan Amherst Frost Tirrell Colby Stearns Amibopbe cc Gregory Keefe Springfield

Baseball Gossip and Signings Across New England

The Boston team will play in Springfield next Saturday. McGraw of the Baltimores shines at third base. John Irwin nears completion of his Haverhill lineup who have signed several good players. Bonner, new Baltimores shortstop, has struggled with errors. Turner stays in the Phillies outfield as a substitute unless Delehanty moves to first. Kelly, Keene last year’s catcher, was killed in a Barre railroad accident. St Catherine’s of Charlestown forms for the season and seeks games with 19 year olds, aiming for April 19 at home under manager Charles S Sullivan of 43 Decatur Street. Joe Roach of Atlanta could bolster a New England club, with only three errors in eleven games. address 62 London Street East Boston.

Boston Springfield Tom Burns McGraw Baltimores John Irwin Haverhill Bonner Turner Phillies Delehanty Joe Roach Atlanta New England London Street East

Lynn Shoe Workers Strike Over Pay Disparity

Thirty nine hand turned workers at Allen F. Smith shoe factory in Lynn quit work after presenting a higher wage demand. Smith refused to raise pay or recognize the union, prompting a lockout when foreman dismissed workers and directed time cards to be filled.

Lynn Allen F. Smith Essex Street Smith

Waltham club forms racing team and hosts events

At a Waltham club meeting a racing team was named with H W Robinson Arthur W Porter F M Haggerty C J Williams and George F Taylor appointed to positions with entrance fees covered by the club treasury. A June 18 track tournament is set and J M Linscott & Co expands to Woburn with Bodfish in charge.

Waltham Club H. W. Robinson Arthur W. Porter F. M. Haggerty C. J. Willams George F. Taylor The Walthams George Hopkins H. B. Weston Weltham Track William D. Bradstreet Charles Bond William Randall Jack Pedworth KF. M. Haggerty Waltham Manufacturing Company J. Williams Canada Waltham J. McLaughlin Herbert Leavy A. O. Very Cycle Company Pringfield Ben Trob N. W. Starbird Boston Hartford Lyte Benjamin Massachusetts Club Old Ramblers Old Middlesex House Concord J. M. Linscott & Co Malden Woburn Bodfish Mr. Linscott Winnisimmet Club

Lafayette bout ends with Heenan forfeit over Havlin

At the Lafayette Social and Athletic Club boxing night, L J Heenan of Woonsocket Rhode Island defeated Jack Havlin of the North End at 115 pounds by forfeit after eight rounds. Havlin tired but fought on, with hot exchanges and notes of Havlin’s left jabs and Heenan’s uppercuts through the middle rounds. Preliminaries produced two ten round draws: Billy Duffy vs Billy Doyle at 123 pounds and Jack Keefe vs Gus Shea at 150 pounds, both slugging affairs.

Lafayette Social and Athletic Club L. J. Heenan Woonsocket R. I Jack Havlin North End Heenan Havlin Jack Billy Duffy Billy Doyle Jack Keefe Gus Shea

Yale Fight Participant Arrested in New Haven Case

Nelson Dillon, the featherweight boxer linked to a February Yale student orchestrated brawl, was captured at Burrville and moved to New Haven by Detective Cowles for trial.

City orders Underground Wire Removal in Boston

A Boston committee urges removing overhead wires for fire safety and transit amid reports on noninsulated high voltage lines. The Board of Aldermen directs West End Street Railway to place feed and return wires underground in the Dover to water front area by November first, with conduit construction allowed before then.

Fire Department West End Boston Board of Aldermen West End Street Railway Company Cit Dover Street Berkeley Street Water Front Eer City of Lee Sys Board of Fire Commissioners Dover Berkeley Streets

Advertisement Notice Fragment

A fragment of an advertisement appears, noting a single copy and general sale or display context. The legible portion references an item for promotion without clear dates, prices, or organizer names.

Boston Wires Under City Control and Chelsea Charter Revisions

The Committee on mercantile affairs reports a bill to place Boston wires under an inspector of electricity with an electrical department. salary capped at 5000. A Cambridge bill is noted as permissive. Chelsea charter revision is reported. A water-supply contract for the state reformatory is authorized with Concord. A railroad safety test order is sent to rules. House leaders dissent on telecom control. Street railways face transfer check approvals.

Committee On Mercantile Affairs Boston Cambridge Coughlin Senate Messrs. Shipley and Sweeney House Chelsea Committee On Finance Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Reformatory Committee On Board of Railroad Commissioners Durant Bancroft Committee On Street Railways

West End Opposes Underground Wires Bill

West End officials express disgust at a proposed Legislature bill forcing all wires underground except trolley lines. They warn of immense cost and disruption, citing Tremont Street subway delays, lengthy construction times, and safety concerns with present overhead feeders remaining in place.

West End Winsor Buffalo Philadelphia Tremont Street Tremont Washington Streets Hecht Bros

Bride of 93 Makes Butter in Diamond Wedding

South Braintree April 9 special to the Post The Thayers mark seventy six years of marriage with a day of guests and playful antics Their 63 year old bachelor son watches as Mrs Thayer churns butter in rolls The day features felicitations from friends and a poem from A L Bumpus plus memories of their long life together

South Braintree Jonathan Thayer Thayer Edward C. Thayer Hanover Russell Quincy Benjamin E. O. Dyer Sharon, Conn Mr. Ross Second Congregational Church Joseph P. Thayer Abbott Derby South Weymouth Edwin Thayer Roslindale Ruby M. Stetson Jonathan Thayer, Jr Russell Randall Cora Drinkwater Braintree Newton Thayer Eugene Dyer Holbrook Betsy R. Studley East Bridgewater Inez Penniman B. F. Dyer Annie Dyer Sybil Bates Elisha Thayer Jonathan Ruth Mr. Thayer Grandpa Grandma Thayer

Man Arrested After Umbrella Assault in Saloon

Joseph Rock, % years old, is jailed in Station 8 on assault and battery charges after an altercation at 302 Commercial Street last night. He allegedly struck Ed J Saunders with an umbrella, injuring him in the cheek with a three inch wood fragment. Saunders was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. The wound is painful but not expected to be serious unless infection develops.

Joseph Rock Station 8 Ed J. Saunders Massachusetts General Hospital Commercial Street Rock Saunders

Hammond Animal Extracts advertised with labeled cures

An advertisement describes HAMMOND animal extracts prepared in Washington DC for brain heart and nerve diseases with ingredients from brain spinal cord heart testis ovaries and more. It lists dosages prices two dollars fifty and notes effects such as flushed head increased appetite and strength. Multiple Boston area local druggists and mail order options are listed for purchase.

M. Duelline Card TME Columbia Chnical CO Washington, D. C

De Garmendia Draws Set For National Racquet Championship

De Garmendia's late entry for the national racquet championship is accepted. The drawing shows Thursday at 2 p m De Garmendia and Tooker open with Hoyt and Hunnewell following. Saturday at 2 p m Hunnewell and De Garmendia open, Tooker and Hoyt after. Monday at 2 p m Hunnewell and Tooker open with Hoyt and De Garmendia to follow.

de Garmendia Tooker Hoyt Hunnewell

Dog Cake Sparks Rising Domestic Dog Averages

The average of the domestic dog is increasing due to Spratt's Dog Cakes. The note attributes the rise to the popularity and promotional impact of Spratt's product on dog feeding habits.

Spratt

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