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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1895

Page

6

Charity reception marks debt-free milestone for Young Ladies’ Assoc

The Young Ladies' Charitable Association celebrated paying off its home debt with a largely attended reception in anies' building. The event featured a Turkish rug stage, a receiving party of the governing board, and numerous tables labeled by district with names of hostesses, showcasing an ornate display of flowers, silks, and lace.

Young Ladies’ Charitable Association Anies Association Susis Mara Elizabeth Murray Abbie Mara Neil Mary Moore John G. Maguire Cambridge Josephine Gallagher Barry Carmichael North Dorchester T. Hernan Phelan Carroll Mission Nellie Farrell Kate Brawley Annie Judge St. Matthews Minnie Sulivan Alice Nolan Luc Mary O'Sullivan St. James’s Eugene Sullivan Barbara Foley Katie Riley Mary Hennessey Medford Annie Drury K. M. Duane Gibbins Hyde Park Lizzie Henne D. Crowley Katie Kenall South, End Alice Murray Sadie C.selby Ella Dwyer West End K. E. Keleher Addie Young Nellie McCarthy Brookline Susie Doran Josie Carroll Mary G. Dee Rose McBrien Charlestown William P. Bass L. J. Lyons J. J. Keating D. Moriarty Roxbury William McCarthy Katharine Dowling

Boxing Night At Dorchester Club Prompts Police Action

Police attended the Lower Mills A C of Dorchester boxing event in Milton last evening. Officials say the club lacked a license for the exhibition and members faced arrest. One officer bought a ticket and entered the stage, recording several names as bouts continued. Some members claim the meeting was private and police overstepped.

Lower Mills A. C Dorchester Milton

Harvard Yacht Squadron Announces Second Annual Race

The race is set for June 27 at New London with cross college agreement. A list of current Harvard Yacht Club entries includes schooners cutters sloops and various launches, and the year’s officers are Commodore J J Stackpole Vice Commodore C F Lyman Rear Commodore D H Morris Secretary Treasurer Brooks Frothingham.

New London Harvard Yacht Club Louise R. M. Johnson Agnes M. L. Scull Fancy C F. Lyman Helen P. L. Smith Tom Boy T. K. Lothrop Vera F. Duffield Paralos J. D. Parker Eleanor A. Whiteside, Jr Seguin G. P. Scott Limis L. C. Tuckerman L. B. Valentine Kid M. R. Peabody Marjorie W. M McKittrick Prima F. N Balch C. al Pierce Commodore J. J. Stackpole C. F. Lyman D H. Morris Brooks Frothingham

Results at Nashville horse races report

Nashville Tennessee April 22 race results listing six furlongs dead heat Ben Wilson Buck Adie Gee Whiz third run off Ben Wilson time 1 18 34 second race four and a half furlongs Maid of Honor first Feast second Nancy third time 56 34 seconds. Third Minnie Clyde first Bramble Leaf second Sister Mollie third time 66 34 seconds. Fourth six furlongs The Reaper first Metropole second Buck Massie third time 1 14 34. Fifth one and one sixteenth miles Lena Frey first Tosca second Peytonia third time 1 49 12.

Nashville Tenn Ben Wilson Buckadie Gee Whiz Maid of Honor Feast Nancy Minnie Clyde Bramble Leaf Sister Mollie the Reaper Metropole Buck Massie Lena Frey Tosca Peytonia

Beanstalk? East Douglass Axe Works Strike Breaks

The East Douglass axe works partially reopened as the saw and finishing shop resumes with about 100 workers back. About 150 axe makers remain out, with expectations they will return soon. Five weeks of wage cuts ranging 10 to 40 percent preceded the settlement, but the company made no concessions and critics say the strike backbone is broken.

Beast Axe Company

Fall River Mills Resume After Shutdown and Boosted Wages

The Fall River Manufactory and nearby mills resume full operation after a two week shutdown due to an engine break. Wages have been raised to the advanced scale. Plans are afoot to add to Laurel Lake and Tecumseh Mills and form a new cotton mill corporation with $100,000 in capital for a 50 000 spindle plant led by three prominent manufacturers. The Sanford Spinning Company plans to add a 40 by 60 feet two story extension.

Fall River Laurel Lake Tecumseh Sanford Spinning Company

Wages Increased at United States Cotton Co Mill

In Central Falls Pawtucket by agreement wages rose 5 to 10 percent this morning across all departments. The big mill is at full capacity with 1630 looms in daily operation.

Pawtucket United States Cotton Company Central Falls

Spinners Strike at Sanford Mills Demands Higher Pay

One hundred workers in the plush department walked out at Sanford Mills on April 22 seeking a 12 12 percent raise. Management notes the unorganized workforce and expects the strike to be short-lived.

Sanford, Me Sanford Mills

Austin Espey Injured Crossing State Street

Deputy grand master of Massachusetts Odd Fellows Austin Espey aged 48 residing at 243 School Street Somerville was struck by a wagon hub while crossing State Street near Devonshire yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors reported a compound fracture of the leg.

State Street Devonshire Austin Espey Massachusetts Odd Fellows Espey School Street Somerville Massachusetts General Hospits

Dynamite Explosion Fatal for Glynn in Wakefield

John Glynn and Charles Rooney were injured when blasting with dynamite on Charles Street exploded. Glynn died later in the day at Massachusetts General Hospital. Rooney, about 28, was hospitalized with severe injuries. Glynn leaves a wife and three children. Rooney is a single man.

Wakefield John Glynn Charles Rooney Charles Street George Killoran Glynn Rooney Mr. Killoran Massachusetts General Hospital Wiley Place Valley Street

Millionaire Relative Leaves 15 Million to Prisoner

Frank Howard Poor, now at Concord Reformatory for forgery, awaits release. A Nevada millionaire named Frank Howard, his relative, left 15 million dollars in a will. Officials would not confirm the report and Poor faces a January 1896 release unless a pardon clears him.

Frank Howard Poor Haverhill Concord Reformatory Frank Howard Nevada Frank Poor Poor Miss Kitty Poor Lynn Miss Kitty Providence

Major General McCook Retired After Long Army Career

War Department issues general order announcing the retirement of Major General Alexander D. McCook. The document reviews his career and services in the U S Army.

Washington War Department Alexander D. McCook

Sunook Cotton Mill Advances in Wages

Sunook New Hampshire workers wake to wage increases in the three cotton mills here. The advance, effective this morning, affects about 1600 employees after a prior cut in August.

Suncook N. H

Power of Press at Channing Club Ladies Night

About 200 members gathered at the Ven dome for a meeting and banquet of the Channing Club. Officers were elected and Edward W. Hazewell of the Transcript spoke on the modern newspaper, its use and press independence, with other speakers from the Herald and Pilot.

Channing Club Vendome Fred H. Nazro Charles H. Burtwell Charles H. Bingham Frank B. Thayer William M Edward W. Hazewell Transcript Joe Howard Boston Press Club Atlantic Cable Julius H. Ward The Herald James Jeffrey Roche Pilot

Major Moses Handy Exposes Chicago Newspaper Combine

Post reporter interviews veteran journalist Major Moses Handy in Count Zubof's apartments about his twenty eight years in American journalism. Handy discusses his career including the New York World editorship and weighs in on the recent Chicago newspaper combine led by Mr. Scott before his departure for New York.

New York Chicago Herald, Times and Post America Chicago Scott H. H. Kohlsatt Major Handy Kohlsatt Inter- Ocean Times the Herald Post Moses Handy Count Zubof Charles Street Boston New York World

Wesleyan Beats Williams 9-0 in Rainy Six-Inning Game

Wesleyan defeated Williams 9 to 0 in six innings at Middletown. Tirrell held Williams to two hits while Wesleyan struck for nine runs aided by timely hitting and strong defense. Freshman Andrews impressed in right field with five difficult chances.

Middletown Conn Wesleyan Williams Tirrell Andrews

Yale Brown Tie To Stand In New Haven

Yale manager McKee says no extra games against Brown beyond the scheduled series. Captain Austin and McKee favor awarding the cup to the winner of the city game next Saturday or to the series winner, awaiting a definite proposal.

New Haven Conn Freedman New York Yale Brown McKee Yale Nine Austin

Brown Reserves Rally Past Brockton in Five Inning Tilt

Providence game notes state Brown Reserves led Brockton 11 to 4 through five innings. Final outcome not provided in the fragment.

Brown Brockton Providence

Accidents on the River Rescue by Sailors Aboard Roulette

Joseph J. Dowd and William S. Birch deny responsibility for the overturning of Sergeants Keefe and Keith during a rescue attempt. The boat capsized while pulling Dowd aboard, leaving five men to the waves until the schooner Roulette arrived to tow them and their craft to Castle Island.

Joseph J. Dowd William S. Birch Sergeants Keefe Keith Dowd Castle Island

Administration to wage crusade against free silver coinage

Washington reports the administration plans a broad campaign against free and unlimited silver coinage independent of international agreement. Cabinet officers and federal workers will be urged to rally, with speeches in Kentucky Chicago Alabama and the West as leaders push a tireless effort to crush silver sentiment.

Washington Efield Internal Revenue Carlisle Kentucky Morton Chicago St. Louis Congressman Clarke Alabama Wilson Illinois Indiana United States

South Ends Boxing Meet Promises Action Tonight

Phil Smith defeats Sam Francis in a preliminary and faces Jimmy Duffy in six rounds for a decision. Betts meets Bill Smith at catch weights, two 100 pound youths clash, and Sullivan faces Murphy in a fifteen round bout. Referee Captain Daly and judges Peter Kelly and ex-President Quinn will officiate.

Phil Smith Sam Francis O'Brien William Daly Peter Kelly the Journal Quinn Crescent Boat Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Young Ladies’ Association Dora Collison Adelphine Kohler Katherine Finneran West Quincy Thomas H. O'Brien A. Burns Alice Gavin John Watson Jamaica Plain M. BE. Broderick M. T. Magennis A. Hankey Waltham William Rooney City Point Sarah Connelly Pehene Mary F. ‘Tealing Minnie J. White Harvard Yacht Squadron East Douglass Sanford Frank M’cook Suncook Cotton Mill Advances Williaams Yaw Lewis Ashton South End Post Counting Room
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