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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1894

Page

6

Governor Greenhalge Faces Court Fight Over Police Board Move

The Boston politics scene questions Governor Greenhalge authority as he nominates ex Mayor General Augustus P Martin to head the Police Board and designates him chairman. Critics warn of legal challenges and party retaliation as Whiting’s term and Brackett’s prior designation collide amid possible council rejection.

Greenhalge Executive Council Augustus P. Martin Lee Whiting General Martin Martin Police Board Brackett Waiting Clark

Governor name sparks debate over Police Board chair

A Boston Post report notes Republican critics question Governor Greenhalge's authority to designate General Martin as Police Commission chair amid calls for Attorney General clarification. Whiting and Martin offered cautious remarks while awaiting confirmation and formal duties.

Coxey visit, Senate clash over Capitol petition rights

In Washington on April 26 Coxey and his army drew sharp Senate criticism as debate followed William Allen’s resolution on permitting their Capitol visit. Wolcott and others denounced the marchers while Allen defended them, urging focus on lawful redress and opposing socialism and populism. The tariff bill moved forward as the House received Olney’s Union Pacific settlement bill.

Washington Coxey Senate Alien Capitol West Dem Waite Colorado Commonwealth Mr. Dolph Mr. Allen Wolcott Butte Mont Allen Crisp Congressman Randall Massachusetts New England Union Pacific Railroad Company

Lasters Protective Union Convenes with 160 Delegates

The Lasters' Protective Union of America began its annual convention at Hotel Creighton Tremont Street with 160 delegates from across the country. Officials reported strong finances, elected officers, and debated issues including Chinese treaty opposition and a hand stamp device for union made shoes.

Lasters’ Protective Union of America Creighton Tremont Street Edward L. Daley Lynn Lewis Wolfson Daniel J. Brennan Randolph John H. Hogan Order Rochester Utica United States Senate China John McBride United Mine Workers of America Coke Cigar Makers’ Union Brockton

Druggists in Suspense Over Newton Liquor Question

Newton board members faced a tense year over the liquor issue. An adjourned meeting ran past 10:15 PM after a three hour private session with the Mayor. Patrolman Fuller of Newton Upper Falls attended part of the closeted talks. No license discussion occurred and the items handled were minor.

Newton Board Fuller Newton Upper Falls

Haverhill Mayor Bars Liquor Licenses Until May Seventh

Mayor Taylor takes a firm stand against the aldermen autocracy announcing no liquor licenses will be granted before May 7. Rumors swirl of an investigation into alleged boodlers while the public largely backs an inquiry.

Haverhill Taylor

The Kualers Dance at Caledonia Hall Boston Hurling Ball

Last evening in Caledonia Hall the Boston Hurling Club held its second annual ball with a large attendance. Lit tle's Orchestra played as athletes and guests from Cambridge South Boston Dorchester Roxbury and Charlestown enjoyed the grand march led by Buckley and Ellen Collins. Notable attendees included M J O Keeffe William O’Brien Hurling Club John Flynn and many others with Daniel Tobin John Reardon John Delaney and Patrick Mahoney among listed guests. The arrangements were led by a floor director aided by numerous committee members and couples forming a grand procession with over two hundred couples.

Caledonia Hall Gaisgidhiagh Boston Hurling Club New England Little Cambridge South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Charlestown M. J. O'Keeffe Wiliam O’brien William Butler Michael Kenny Michael J. Ahern Cornelius Buckley William Lillis Eugene Ahern Jeremiah O’donohue Daniel Mahony William Gallivan Jeremiah Scannell James Walsh John Mahoney Thomas Sullivan Jeremiah Donovan Buckley Ellen Collins Daniel Mahoney Daniel McNamara Maggie Regan John Sweeney M. J. Ahern Daniel J. Tobin Nellie Tobin John Reardon Nora O'Callaghan John Delaney David Flynn Jeremiah O'Donnell Philip J. Coveney Mary Bradley Andrew Driscoll Jeremiah O’brien Annie Driscoll James Mahoney Nellie Ford Patrick Mahoney John O’donahue E. Noonan John O'Neill Nora Walsh John Noonan D. Sullivan J. Stanton D. Mahoney J. Scannell J. Collins E. Ahern T. Sullivan J. Sullivan B. Ah Hannah Barry Mary Fitzgerald Minnie Mahoney Annie Collins Katie Fitzgerald Martha Scannell Katie Noonan Margaret Mahoney Mary Crowley Margaret Dempsey Bride Lynch Margaret Daly Una O’rourke M. B. McCarthy Messrs John Collins Thomas Hayes Thomas Murphy Michael Deinan David Noonan Edward O. Donohue Patrick Dineen Bat. Ahern John Kieff William Coveney James, Collins James Sheehan John Hanlon John Sullivan Jeremiah Murphy Patrick O’mahoney John O’donovan Edward Corrigan Michael O'Sullivan Michael Ahern John Stanton

Two Disastrous Fires Ravage Towns in New England

Providence reports a west side fire at Leopold Dimond's dry goods on Randall square causing about 50000 dollars loss with 4000 building and 38000 stock insured. Townsend Vermont suffers a major blaze destroying over half the business district including the Baptist Church and seminary with about 40000 dollars in damage.

Providence Leopold Dimond Randall Square Townsend Brattleboro Brattleboro & Whitehall Baptist Church Leland and Gray Seminary Sarah Wilson Baptist Parsonage

Five Year Old Killed By Ice Cart Accident

Abram Malkins aged six died after stepping into the path of an ice wagon on Albany Street. He climbed to the rear of the cart and fell, striking his head and dying instantly. Several children witnessed the incident.

Abram Malkins Albany Street

Merchants' Club Holds Final Dinner of Season

The Merchants' Club closed its season with a dinner at the Algonquin Club house. President Hon. Thomas N. Hart presided. Osbourne Howes of the Boston board of underwriters was elected a member. Guests included Lieutenant-Governor Roger Wolcott, Henry Parkman of the State Prison Commission, and J. J. Myers of the House of Representatives.

Merchants’ Club Algonquin Club Thomas N. Hart Osborne Howes Boston Board of Underwriters Roger Wolcott Henry Parkman State Prison Commission J. J. Myers House of Representatives

Two Bishoprics in State Plan Reported by a Committee

The Massachusetts diocesan convention voted to divide the diocese with a seven clergy nine lay committee to report at the next meeting. Officers were elected including Rev. Learoyd treasurer and Rev. Slatter registrar. The convention adjourned after praising Registrar Shafter and setting the next gathering for 1895.

Episcopalians of Massachusetts Morris Schaff Pittsfield G. W. Newton Robert Treat Paine Harry S. Bodley F. L. Palmer Gardner Twain Charles W. Learoyd Edmund F. Slatter Edward Abbott A. St. John Chambre George S. Converse John S. Lindsay Henry M. Upham Arthur J. C. Sowden Edward S. Davis Diocesan Board of Missions R. H. Howe Board of Missions Leighton Parks Trinity Church Carlos Shafter Lawrence

Deaconries Adopted by Massachusetts Episcopal Convention

The Massachusetts Episcopal convention voted to divide the diocese into five archdeaconries for a year trial. Boston, Lowell, New Bedford, Worcester, and Springfield will form the divisions with clergy and lay delegates. Bishop Lawrence urged care and education before division.

Massachusetts Lawrence Henry F. Allen W. F. Cheney Robert W. Gardner House Committee On Boston Lowell Essex Middlesex Suffolk County New Bedford Norfolk Bristol Plymouth Barnstable Dukes Nantucket Worcester Springfield Ampden Hampshire Franklin Berkshire

Florida to Open New Route from Halifax to Charlottetown

Manager M F Plant and Halifax agent H L Chipman oversee alterations on the steamer Florida at Simpson's dock ahead of a new Halifax to Charlottetown, P E I service beginning Tuesday. Captain Rowland Hill resigns as master of the Halifax to take a government hulls and boilers inspector role in Halifax.

M. F. Plant Canada Atlantic and Plant Line H. L. Chipman Halifax Simpson’s Dock Florida Charlottetown Kierstead Manilla Constitution Wharf St. John N. B Simpson’s Dry Dock Port Hawkesbury N. S Rowland Hill Captain Hill Burnham Boston Great Britain

Mrs Leggett Dies After Appendix Operation

Mrs Lucy A Leggett wife of Inspector Leggett of police HQ died at 171 Magnolia Highlands at 4 PM yesterday after suffering post operative shock from an appendix operation performed by Drs Jernegan and Kennedy. She leaves a husband and one son and was a member of Mary Washington Lodge Daughters of Rebekah. Funeral planned for 2 PM Sunday at her home.

Lucy A. Leggett Inspector Leggett Police Magnolia Street Highlands

America Illustrated Entrancement in Music Hall

The independent women voters staged a spectacular entertainment in Music Hall last night on America past present and future. More than one hundred characters were portrayed with striking effect as Mrs. Mary A. Livermore recited the historical portion to an audience that filled the hall.

America Music Hall Independent Women Voters Mary A. Livermore

Fogarty Fled as Police Hunted Motive in South Boston Quarrel

Exclusive Post report says Michael Fogarty proprietor of 598 Broadway South Boston is missing after a quarrel over a woman and a suspected assault on his wife who suffered a broken rib. Neighbors and police faulted for not arresting him. The case centers on a long time South Boston figure linked to a 1886 strike and a family business moving relocation.

the Post Michael Fogarty South Boston Fogarty Broadway South Michael Boston Fogartys West Fourth Street West Ninth Street Connell Ollie Gill

Social Dance of Roxbury A O H Division 5 Draws Prominent Guests

Last night Division 5 Ancient Order of Hibernians held a social at Union Park Hall Roxbury with guests from South Boston Roxbury Jamaica Plain Brookline Charlestown and Dorchester. John Dolan county delegate Thomas Murray P H Coyle James McNulty and many others attended as Doherty's Hibernian Band provided music.

Ancient Order of Hibernians of Roxbury Union Park Hall Hibernians South Boston Jamaica Plain Brookline Charlestown Dorchester John Dolan Thomas J. Murray P. H. Coyle James McNulty Patrick Moutry J. B. O'Higgins Margaret McNulty Mary O'Brien James Foley John Murphy Michael Carlan John Carlan Henry Foner Michael MecGuire Owen Teevans Me Doherty Alphonsus Chaiaman Philip Gonagle William Clancy Malachi Clancy F. B. Lewis Jeremiah Murray James McCarthy James Duncan Edward Duncan J. S. Quinn

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