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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1894

Page

3

Sovereign Spoke on Capitalization and Labor Unity in Boston

General Master Workman James B Sovereign spoke at Faneuil Hall before Knights of Labor delegates from Paving Department 9816 and other assemblies. He denounced monopoly and trusts while urging reform. Henry R Legate presented petitions opposing Bell Company capitalization and urging legislative action for workers rights.

James B. Sovereign Boston Faneuil Hall Knights of Labor Department Wells Memorial Building Noddle Island Revere M. J. Padden J. B. Osborne Georgia Osborne Boston Consolidated Air and Sunshine Bottling Company Henry R. Legate Massachusetts Messrs Railroad Commissioners Knights of Labor of Suffolk County Mesars. Toomey and Wood Donovan American Bell Company

Bikers Spring Meet Planned in Boston on May 30

The Massachusetts division L A W general committee set a lavish program for the annual spring meet in Boston May 30. Mechanics Hall secures use for cyclists with early refreshments and suburbs wheel parade. A Back Bay street parade at 10 am expects about 3000 riders, up from 200 last year. Prizes include largest club presence and best appearance, with afternoon races at Waltham and a grand ball at Mechanics Hall. 2500 gold plated souvenir badges will be produced for attendees.

Massachusetts Division Boston Mechanics’ Hall Back Bay Waltham Lexington Concord Shawmuts Roxbury Johnson Tyler Taylor Bliss Dirnberger Taxis Githens Sanger

Queen's Cup Offered for English Waters Race

London April 17 The Queen's cup previously won by the Arrow in 1851 has been offered for competition to attract American yachts. Mr Tankerville Chamberlain M P and Royal Naval Reserve lieutenant announces the event. The Prince of Wales's cutter Britannia will race against all comers this season.

London Arrow Tankerville Chamberlain M. P Leutenant Royal Naval Reserve Prince of Wales Britannia

Rev J H Weber to Speak at Bromfield Street Church

The Ohio evangelist Rev J H Weber will share his religious experience at the noon meeting in Bromfield Street Church today. Mrs C Herbert Rust will sing with auto harp accompaniment.

Woon Bromfield ST J. H. Weber Ohio Bromfield Street C. Herbert Rust

Crescent Suffolk Boxing Show Brings Mixed Results at Casino

The Crescent Boat Club and Suffolk Athletic Club staged a lively boxing and wrestling night at the Casino with wins for Madden Harrington Walsh and Bennett, plus exciting wrestling by Pechinsky and Walsh. Spectators watched Bulky bouts, standout performances by Madden and Harrington, and a varied card ending with Donovan and Lambert clinching the final. Cyclists eye Lexington Concord ride on April 19 with mass starts and new club uniforms.

Crescent Boat Club Suffolk Athletic Club Madden Harrington O’brien McCann Walsh Bennett Harry Pechinsky Clinton A. C New York James P. Walsh Suffolks Pechinsky Sumner Paine Dan Lucey Santry Lawrence Tim Carroll Worcester Lucey Carroll James McInerney St. Mary’s A. C Tom Halpin Fall River Halpin William Keefe Keefe Jim Ryan Ryan Johnny Madden A. C Charley White Tom Harrington Coopers Tom Cooper Boy M. J. O'Connell Boston Con Hardf Waltham Hardigan B. J. Bagley John Halpin Waltham Pat O’brien John McCann The Luke Walsh Lowell Charley Bennett Fred Sullivan Tom Connolly Millstreams Connolly Jack Donovan St. Marys Dick Lambert North End Donovan

Dorchester Athletic Club Cross Country Entries Noted

The Dorchester Athletic Club announces tomorrow's cross country run at 10:00 AM with entries and handicaps listed. Competitors include E F McGonagle and J F Campbell of the Loyolas, several S B A athletes, N A A, St Marys A C, and Suffolk A C entrants with times from 1m to 5m, plus Dorchester members Harry Corcoran P Walsh Carney J J McKinnon Ryder Rhodes Clancy McCarthy Lawler McAleney Mussee Clark.

Dorchester Athletic Club E. F. McGonagle J. F. Campbell John Denehy Max Killen G. Bavineau Loyolas William Rethnan Joseph Cross George T. Holmes William Corrigan William Heckman W. J. Barry St. Mary’s A. C J. A. Cullen John P. Joyce Suffolk A. C William Rushworth Harry Corcoran P. Walsh James J. Carney J. J. McKinnon J. H. Ryder D. Benjamin Rhodes James J. Clancy James McCarthy J. F. Lawler Thomas McAleney Frank Mussee William F. Clark

Beals Named Secretary of Board of Governors

At yesterday’s B A A board meeting officers were elected with Henry Parkman as president J C Shaw Jr as vice president A Hunnewell as treasurer and George W Beals as secretary Beals is the sole new officer succeeding Lawrence Tucker.

Board of Governors The Henry Parkman J. C. Shaw, Jr A. Hunnewell George W. Beals Beals Lawrence Tucker

Westervelt Sparks New York Victory Over Springfield

New York defeats Springfield 6 to 1 as Westervelt dominates with three singles one run and seven strikeouts. Farrell shines in support as Keefe struggles for the visitors before Vickery steadies the mound. Van Haltren and Lehane highlight defense and first base. Attendance 1800. Weather pleasant.

New York Westervelt Springfields Farrell George Keefe Vickery van Haltren Lehane Springfield Keefe Smith Leahy

Harvard Nine to Face Boston Woven Hose This Afternoon

Harvard will meet the strong Boston Woven Hose nine on Jarvis field this afternoon. Changes show Captain Wiggin in the outfield and Hayes likely to be a regular outfielder. Batting order lists Whittemore second, Winslow third, Dickinson first, Paine left, Stevenson short, Hayes right, Scannell catcher, Wiggin center, Highlands pitcher.

Harvard Boston Jarvis Field Wiggin Hayes Whittemore Winslow Dickinson Paine Stevenson Scannell Highlands

New England Methodist Conference Shakes Up Appointments

At Bishop FitzGerald's session in Boston on April 17, a ministerial reshuffle surprised many. Rev Dillon Bronson is kept on trial and must wait for next annual conference for full membership. Rev C S Rogers becomes Boston South district presiding elder over anticipated Rev W N Brodbeck, who loses the post. Rev G F Eaton named Boston North presiding elder. Treasurer Rev L B Bates reassigned as seamen missionary.

Waltham New England Methodist Conference Dillon Bronson FitzGerald Bronson C. S. Rogers Dorchester Boston South W. N. Brodbeck Brookline G. F. Eaton Boston North District Brodbeck Rogers Post East Boston

Harvard Opens B A A Games With Strong Crimson Roster

Harvard announces the first B A A games lineup featuring nearly all top crimson athletes. Fifty six entries total with about half in the 100 yard dash handicap. events include 440 yard races 120 yard hurdles 1000 yard run and various jumps. Notable names listed include F McCarthy S M Merrill P da S Prado J L Coolidge W F Garcelon and H M Wheelwright among others.

Harvard F. McCarthy S. M. Merrill P. da S. Prado C. T. Smith F. H. Bartlett F. Mason D. Winter A. Dyre E. Hollister P. da Ss. Prado C. B. Gleason W. H. Vincent J. Brewer W. F. Garcelon R. W. Bull B. Hill A. W. Blakemore N. B. Marshall S. H. Foster Hurdie H. L. Williams A. Coonley E. F Champney V. Munro J. L. Coolidge J. D. Parker G. L. Paine J. Boardman N. Clarke C. J. Paine Kk. Kuble

Lowell Mills To Close Early For Holiday

In Lowell on April 17, manufacturers reversed a prior decision and agreed to close mills on the 19th instead of Memorial Day. Some firms will extend holiday from Wednesday night to Monday morning, giving workers extra time off. Merrimack Mill likely to join. full decisions expected tomorrow. Treasurers planned Thursday operations, but workers protested changing the schedule.

Lowell Merrimack

Memories of Lexington and Concord Observed at Phillips Church

In South Boston last evening a patriotic entertainment at Phillips Church on Broadway featured Johnson's Quintet Club providing music for the observance of Lexington and Concord memories.

Lexington and Concord Phillips Church Broadway South Boston Johnson

Steamer Worcester Out Of Service For Halifax Run

The Worcester of the North Atlantic Steamship Company will not make her regular Halifax trip as she is seriously disabled.

Worcester North Atlantic Steamship Company Halifax

Griffo Arrives in Boston for Boxing Tourney Build-up

Griffo and trainer Sam Fitzpatrick reach Boston via Fall River line and settle at the United States Hotel. He trains in East Boston under Jack C. McGee’s guidance, sparring with Tommy Connolly as he prepares for the Walcott Tracey card and Griffin Griffo bouts.

Griffo Boston Fall River Sam Fitzpatrick United States East Boston Jack C. McGee Tommy Connolly New England Joe Walcott Tom Tracey Music Hall Walcott Griffin Tracey Walecott Criffin New York City Lenox Lyceum Eddie Loeber George Siddons Columbia Sam Kelly Bob Cunningham Coney Island Lyceum Kentucky Rosebud Eddie Pierce Hugh Winters Owen Zeigler Bull McCarthy Mike Harris Mike Donovan Frank Craig Johnny Eckhardt Horace Leeds H. B. Hackett Plimmer-Dixon Madison Square Garden Garden George Dixon Dixon America Stanton Abbott England Martin Denny National Sporting Club Denny

Two New Members Elected to B A A Board

At yesterday's B A A board meeting two of New England's top amateur athletes were elected to active membership Philip C Stingel of Cambridge and Thomas F Keane of South Boston Stingel New England high jump champion and versatile athlete Keane winner of the 220 and 440 yard N E A A A U titles and a fast 100 to 600 yard sprinter Keane also a skilled broad jumper Stingel stands about six feet eleven inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds while Keane is of average height but heavily built both join the organization as rising athletic stars.

B. A. A. Board of Governors New England Philip C Stingel Thomas F. Keane Stingel Cambridge Keane South Boston Sweeney

Herreshoff ten-water leaves Bristol for Scotland trade

The Herreshoff ten-water built for Allan of Glasgow, left Bristol to be towed to New York by steam yacht Daphne. It will be placed aboard an ocean steamer for Scotland. The Daphne will proceed to Norfolk, Va., from New York, where Captain Frank Torrey will swap her for steam yacht Governor Hamilton in a traded arrangement.

Providence, R. I Herreshoff Allan Glasgow Scotland Bristol New York Daphne Norfolk Frank Torrey Governor Hamilton Herreshoff Company

Grant's Colts Dominate West End In 20 to 3 Season Opener

Franklin Park witnessed Grant's Colts open the baseball season with a 20 to 3 victory over West End street railway. Grant's pitcher delivered a phenomenal performance fanning twenty opposing batters and allowing only one scratch hit. Kelley struggled, yielding fifteen Colts hits. The purse for the game was $20.

Franklin Park Grant Colts West End Street Railway Railway Boys Kelley Will

California Wines 1 per Gallen and 4 Bottles Assorted

Blanchard and Farrar advertise wines with limited per Gallen purchases and a four bottle assortment. The notice lists stock at Dock Square and Fanecull Mall Square addressing details.

California Gallen Blanchard & Farrar Dock Square Fanecull Mall

Grant memoirs sales break records at Post portfolio department

The Grant memoirs sold through the Post portfolio department surge beyond previous records. Priced at 87 cents with three Post coupons, the work is valued at 7.50 despite the low price. General Grant autograph branding and the widow’s royalties are noted. Copies available only at the Post for readers, with early visits advised.

the Post General Grant A. &. Grant New England The Post

Probate Notices Gazetteed for Massachussets Estate

Suffolk Probate Court cites next of kin creditors and others in the estate of Gilman Collamore of Boston to appear May 3 1894 to show cause on administration surrender. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with last publication two days before the court. Elijah McKim Esquire Judge. ELIJAH GEORGE Register. Also notice of administratrix appointment of William J Fogg late of Boston with bonds filed and demands or payments to F. Fogg Admx Boston April 10 1894.

Collmvon Health OF Massacht Suffolk Gilman Collamore Boston John H. Collamore Boston Post John , McKim, Esquire Elijah George Register Wlliam J. G. Fogg F. Fogg Admx

Legal notice for William Robinson & Sons soda works in Boston

Description filed under the act to protect beverage bottle owners names William Robinson & Sons at 102 Sudbury Street Boston Mass. Nature of business soda water manufacturers tasters bottlers of various beverages. Board of Street Commissioners orders public hearing for Revere Street discontinnuation and time set for April 27 1894 with notice to be given. W Morrison secretary attests.

Secretary of the Commonwealth City of Boston William Robinson & Sons Sudbury Street Wm. Robinson & Sons Mass W. R Board of Street Commissioners Revere Street Russell Street Irving Street J. W. Morrison Fitchbay Waceton & oMace Canseward KR. Watson

Freight and Passenger Routes Mention Northern States and Canada

A fragmented note lists multiple cities including Fitchburg Keene Bellows Falls White River Junction Rutland Whitehall Fort Edward Glens Falls Plattsburgh Adirondacks Burlington St Albans Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec and other lines under Vermont Northern New York and Canada Day Express Montreal Ilyer Suet par ear Sosica Montreal Passenger Accommodation.

Reu Fitchburg Keene, Bellows Falls White River Jet Rutland Whitehall Fort Edward Glens Falls Platteburgh Adirondacks Burlington St. Albans Maione Ogdensburg Ottawa Montreal Quebec Pulnes Vermont New York Canada Day Express Ilyer

Coupon Notes on Page Two Require Three Pieces

A brief item notes that readers must collect three coupons, with the third of the three required to redeem a larger offer. The notice specifies page two as the place to find the coupons and emphasizes the participation needed from readers.

Baltimore Catcher Gunson Signs With Erie Club In Reading Move

Baltimore reports catcher Gunson, formerly with the Orioles, signed a contract with the Erie club and will join the team in Reading Pennsylvania. Mike Slattery departs Baltimore tomorrow to Worcester to play in the outfield for the Worcester team.

Baltimore Gunson Erie Penn Reading Mike Slattery Worcester

Merritt Signs as Boston Catcher for Season

W. M. Merritt signed yesterday to catch for Boston this season. The tear is now complete.

W. M. Merritt Boston

Atter Wins Westminster Plate at Epsom Meeting

London April 17 Atter won the West minster plate of 200 sovereigns at the Ep som meeting Sauteur finished second Cardros third.

London Atter Sauteur Cardros

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