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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1894

Page

6

Dogs at Bayonne Show Charm Crowd With Colorful Canines

A bustling dog show draws visitors amid a menagerie of breeds and prizes. Spectators comment on poodles, Boston terriers, St Bernards, and wolves like Great Danes while children and exhibitors share pride and tedium.

Jack Swellbody Cynthia Winthrop Jack Tim Shoddy Cynthia Mamma Bayonne Kennels Boston St. Bernards Sachem Serena Simple Serena John Burklyne

Stone Crash Injures Two Girls at Riverside School

An accident at Riverside School Point St Charles Montreal occurred when a floor collapsed under a load of stone from an upper floor. Two girls were injured Jennie Marshall daughter of the Society for the Protection of Women and Children secretary and Charlotte McDonnel sustained bruises to her left foot and hand.

Montreal Riverside School Point St. Charles Jennie Marshall The Society For the Protection of Women and Children Charlotte McDonnel

Universalist Union Holds Sixth Meeting at Thorndike

The Universalist Social Union held its sixth regular meeting of the tenth season at the Thorndike last evening. A 6 o'clock business session was followed by a banquet with prominent out-of-town clergymen as guests.

Universalist Social Union Thorndike

Twenty years for murder in Baudet case in Superior Court

Judge Braley imposed the maximum on Ida E Darling for manslaughter and Frank F Baudet as accessory before the fact in the Baudet child murder case. The jury found both guilty after nearly concurrent deliberations. Darling faces solitary confinement first week, then hard labor. Baudet to state prison. The case drew support from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and notable attendees, including John F. Andrew and Rev. John Duckson.

Madeline Baudet Braley Superior Criminal Court Ida E. Darling Frank F. Baudet Baudet Manning House of Correction Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Agent Smith John F. Andrew John Duckson Berthold Schlesinger George P. Hayward Parkman Blake H. L. C. Wolcott George Leverett Cambridge Maria Murdock

Real estate deals in Stillman Allen estate on Tremont Street

John J. McCormack sold to Alfred A. Marcus the Stillman B. Allen estate on Tremont Street for Augustus F. Arnold. The 206000 square feet of land two old buildings and a stable will be developed into house lots. An electric line will run through Revere Highlands within thirty days. N G Nickerson bought from H T Whitman a Wollaston property with 38000 square feet and a house and stable, price not stated. Nickerson then sold to C H Backus a Wollaston house, stable and 10000 square feet, price not given.

John J. McCormack Alfred A. Marcus Stillman B. Allen Tremont Street Augustus F. Arnold Sherman, Hannah & Co Revere Highlands N. G. Nickerson H. T. Whitman Wollaston C. H. Backus

New April holiday suggested to honor revolutionary colors

Proposals call for April 19 as a patriotic holiday with buff and blue colors displayed by descendants of patriots. A. Shuman & Co. offer free boutonnieres in those hues to the public today at their Washington and Summer street corner shop as a token of celebration.

Messrs. A. Shuman & Co Washington and Summer Streets

Nantasket Beach Special Trains From Boston Announced

The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad will run special facilities on Thursday April 19 for Nantasket Beach travelers. Boston to Nantasket Beach branch trains depart 9 20 a m with return 4 00 p m Stony Beach to Boston and main stations depart 3 10 p m. Boats from Boston connect with Nantasket trains leaving Pemberton at 10 35 a m and 2 00 p m and returning Nantasket at 12 2 and 3 46 p m for Boston connections.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Nantasket Beach Boston Nantasket Stony Beach Pemberton

Hindoo Monk Talked At Lynn Meeting In Orange Robe

Nearly forty Boston area ladies responded to North Shore Club invitations for Swami Vivekananda. At the Colonial club house he spoke on manners and customs of his people and noted respect for women in India. Mrs. Francis W. Breed hosted the Hindu monk, with many Boston society women in attendance.

Boston Lynn North Shore Club Chi Colonial Club Swami Vivekananda India Francis W. Breed Thomas E. Mack Alfred Hemenway Charles A. Thomas Charles A. Thomas, Miss ©. M. BE. Rowe, Mrs. E. M. H. Morrill J. P. Selinger Mott Smith Myra Mott Smith McCutcheon Alice Kent Robertson Marion Howard Brazier Whiton Stone Martin Hall John Gregory

Techs Soldiers: Lt Hawthorne Seeks Relief From MIT Duty

First Lt. H L Hawthorne U S A military instructor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks to be relieved from his current assignment. He is popular among Tech students though drill is not highly valued. Hawthorne notes the course lacks real professional relevance and condemns trivial treatment by editors while wishing his successor success.

H. L. Hawthorne Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tech

Motion for New Trial in Pollard Suit Against Breckinridge

Washington April 17 counsel for Congressman W P Breckinridge filed a motion for a new trial in Madeline Pollard's suit. Grounds include verdict against evidence, insufficiency of proof, damages excessive, and multiple claimed legal errors in instructions and court comments. Signed by Butterworth Dowell Shelby McKenney and Thompson for the defendant.

Washington W. ©. P. Breckinridge Madeline Pollard Cvent Butterworth and Dowell John T. Shelby William A. McKenney Phil B. Thompson

Crusade Against Cigarettes Thrills Boston Teachers

Nearly 700 school teachers gathered at English High School to hear Commissioner Hubbell of New York discuss the anti cigarette crusade. He explained the New York league’s work in schools, noting 40 000 members in three months and that Boston is expected to follow suit. He stressed opposition to cigarette use by youths while stating he still smokes. The talk, introduced by Superintendent Seaver, drew strong applause.

Hall of English High School Commissioner Hubbell New York City Hubbell New York Seaver League Boston

Large contracts awarded for gas and electric light fixtures

Contracts awarded last week to McKenney & Waterbury of Franklin street include work on Bangor City Hall, the Capitol Insurance building in Concord New Hampshire, the Camden town hall in Maine, and the Y M C A and Opera House in Bath Maine.

Messrs. McKenney & Waterbury Franklin Street Bangor City Hall Capitol Insurance Building Concord N. H Camden Town Hall Opera House Bath

Child Fatally Struck by Electric Car in Taunton

Four year old Fred Hewitt was killed when he ran into Bay street and was struck by a moving electric car in front of his home. The motorman, Smith, was taken home in hysterics. he was testing a new motorman at the time.

Taunton Fred Hewitt Bay Street Smith

Fate Defied Aldermen Free From Care On Franklin Trip

Eight aldermen, two clerical gentlemen, a city messenger, an architect and a stenographer left Boston on a thirteen day Franklin trade school junket. The party travels to Detroit with plans to observe trades schools and discuss garbage burning and street lighting. Aldermen Hall Lomasney Folson join in Washington. City Clerk Galvin stays home. The Common Council cannot transact business this week.

City Messenger Boston & Albany Franklin Alvah Hugh Peters Detroit New York Express Junketers Sanford, Lee Fottler Dever, Witt Barry Bryant Presho Charles W. Duane John Hood Alvah H. Peters Matthew Sullivan Frank X. Chisholm Aldermen Hall Lomasney Folsom Washington Galvin Aldermanic Board Trades School Ben Franklin City Hall Common Council Ofj Hawkins Street Boston

Water Front Rescue Makes Captain Learn Lesson

Captain Alexander Eagan in a yawl with a sail set out from the bay toward Long Island when a sudden squall capsized his boat. The tug Samuel Weld rescued him and towed the craft to shore with mast and oars missing. He vows to stick to wharves for business thereafter. The sloop SS Ree sailed to Gloucester to clear obstructions between Ten Pound Island and the wharves. Orion returned from repairs, while Jacob M. Haskell and Harry Messer yards report topside work and planned voyages to Kennebec and Philadelphia.

Alexander Eagan Whitehall Long Island Eagan Hagan Samuel Weld S. Ree Gloucester Ten Pound Island Orion Simpson’s Jacob M. Haskell McKee’s Yard Boston Harry Messer McKee’s Kennebec Philadelphia Landsman

Fractured by a Pick at Framingham

Thomas Burke a laborer for Old Colony division was seriously injured yesterday afternoon at Framingham when a fellow worker's pick struck his head. The pick pierced his hat fracturing his skull trepanned at Massachusetts General Hospital. Burke 24 from South Framingham has a good chance for recovery.

Thomas Burke Old Colony Framingham Massachusetts General Hospital Burke South Framingham

Court hears appeal on Cyrus White will Jamaica Plain

The Supreme Court opened yesterday to hear the appeal from the al lowance of the will of Cyrus White who died August 10 1893 at Jamaica Plain leaving an estate valued at 75000. The will bequeathed 500 to each of seven nephews and nieces as well as to his widow Ida White. The nephews and nieces challenged the will claiming incapacity due to illness while Mrs White defended noting his full consciousness and understanding. The estate after bequests will barely support the widow. Separately plans emerge to centralize immigration inspection at Governors Island with a new station and staff to emulate Ellis Island.

Cyrus White Jamaica Plain Supreme Court Holmes White Ida White Post Mr. White Colonel Smith Washington Immigration McSweeney New York W. A. Wheeler Marine Hospital

Modern Paul Revere to ride in Patriots Day parade

Robert W. Sise of Medford has been chosen to recreate Paul Revere’s ride. He will wear a replica Revere suit, depart Charlestown at signal lights from the North Church, travel to Boston then Lexington, with three black horses in relays and an uproarious reception in each town.

Medford Paul Revere Robert W. Sise Charlestown Old North Church Boston Revere Lexington

Police raid nets six men under alleged policy shop

Police of Division 4 raided a policy shop last night and seized evidence to convict. Six colored men were arrested for simply being present at the location.

Division 4

Colored cartoons boost Sunday Post sales in New England

Newsstand operators in the city report a strong lift in Sunday sales after the Post announced it would continue the colored cartoon feature. Operators from Crawford House to Clark's Hotel credit the colored page with attracting customers, noting initial confusion and subsequent high demand.

Post New England Crawford House Revere House Sunday Post New York Quincy House Tremont House Parker House the Post Clark's

Next Sunday's Post Cartoon Promised to Be Bigger

The note claims a full page cartoon will appear in next Sundays Post in four or five colors, promising it will be better than the previous experimental cartoon. It urges readers to order the upcoming issue to ensure receipt.

Post

Women's Charity Club breakfast in Boston draws notable guests

About 300 members and friends gathered at Vendome for the annual charity club breakfast. President Mrs. Micah Dyer opened the event with remarks as Miss Julia Marlowe Rev. Philip Moxom and other Boston notables attended. A tenor solo by Signor Tiferro and a reading by Miss Magee followed brief addresses. The program closed with notes on Harvard as the finest college and cigar.

Woman's Charity Club Vendome Micah Dyer Julia Marlowe Philip Moxom Kate Tannatt Woods Magee Emil Tiferro Boston B. F. Keith Franklin T. Rose Frances A. Keefe A. A. Andrews Jennie Mosley Edward O. Blunt George Grover D. W. Runnels N. W. Goddard Nashua Kate C. Phelps Emma Toussant J. W. Cartwright Dyer Miss Marlowe Signor Tiferro Miss Magee

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