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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1894

Page

2

Ward 17 Hearing Delivers Telling Testimony Of Beer Influence

Ward 17 Republicanism in a bitter hearing as patrolman Wright details stable drinkers at 492 Harrison avenue and witnesses Doyle O Leary and Harrigan describe barroom payoffs and saloonfluence on election day. Rum and beer cited. testimony adjourned to Tuesday.

Ward Counsel Johnson Mark T. Doyle Hutchins Avenue Jamaica Plain Russell Johnson Thompson Doyle Newland Street Kilbride Harrison Avenue Alexander Messrs Shaw Holden Witness Mr. Johnson Thomas M. O'Leary Dedham Street Mr. Riley Bailey Edmund O'Leary Daniel Harrigan Hutchinson Emerson Daniel J. Hendon Alexander, Holden and O'Leary

Funeral of Edwin F Waters former publisher and treasurer

The funeral for Edwin F Waters former publisher and treasurer of the Daily Advertiser was held at his 131 Newbury Street home at 11 am yesterday. Rev E Winchester Donald and Rev W H Dewart led services with Arlington Street Church Quartet singing hymns. Relatives and intimate friends attended, with cremation at Forest Hills Cemetery planned and reports to the Board of Health by Edward Russell and Charles E Chester as witnesses.

Edwin F. Waters Daily Advertiser Newbury Street E. Winchester Donald W. H. Dewart Arlington Street Church Whiting Judge Nelson United States Circuit Court Henry M. Rogers Shattuck G. R. Shinn Newton E. C. Fuller Forest Hills Cemetery Board of Health Edward Russell Charles E. Chester

Fifty five years of successful business life record Lovell Arms Company

Fifty five years of successful business life more than half a century. In this feverish age when many business houses wrecked in the rush for sudden wealth the John P. Lovell Arms Company stands unchallenged and familiar across the country.

John P. Lovell Arms Company New England

River Bill Debated as Grant Visits House Chaos Persists

The House of Representatives faced disorder during debates on river bill funding and mortgage taxation. Col. Fred Grant and Francis H. Appleton visited around 11 o clock, sparking tension as members struggled to maintain order. A vote on tearing down the current State House faced delay, with doors locked to prevent a quorum lapse and adjournment taken after a chaotic session.

Galloupe Essex County Fred Grant General Grant Austria Francis H. Appleton Boston Grant State House Committee House

Along the Water Front and Local Happenings

The schooner Wellman Hall arrives from Cardenas after ten days but loses a flying jibboom in a strong breeze southeast of Block Island. Amos Pingree seeks admission to the Pig's Head Club to aid fishermen. Mourning for Gustavus Motto's youngest child, former Whitehall boat race winner. Waterfront area crowds, police move loiterers, Captain Rowland Hill departs to Halifax as hulls inspector, signaling his last Boston steamer bridge sighting.

Wellman Hall Knowlton Cardenas Block Island Amos Pingree Pig’s Head Club Pingree Blackstone Street Whitehall Motto Water Front Rowland Hill Boston Hill

Lovell Bicycle House and the Lovell Family Legacy

The Lovell family, led by Colonel Ben B Lovell, dominates a vast business, with two main Boston locations at 147 Washington and 131 Broad streets. The firm highlights its 60,000 square feet devoted to bicycles and the famed Lovell Diamond while noting the family’s honored public service and business acumen.

Ben $8. Lovell Thomas P Henry L. Lovell Ben Lovell Grand Army Long Greenhalge Washington Street Broad Street Lovell Diamond

Lovell Diamond Bicycle Ad Promises Modern Safety Features

A gentleman, lady, boy, or miss can purchase the Lovell Diamond bicycle, tricycle, or velocipede with assurance that every modern appliance needed to secure stability, safety, speed and beauty is included.

Doctor Day, Self-Made Educated Leader of Washingtonian Home

Dr. Albert Day, longtime superintendent of the Washingtonian Home for Inebriates on Waltham Street, died yesterday. Born in Wells, Maine, October 15, 1812, he educated himself while working from youth, guided temperance work, and entered Harvard Medical School. He chaired efforts for asylums, led stints in Lowell and Boston, and returned to lead the Boston home after a private retreat burned.

Albert Day Washingtonian Waltham Street Day Dr. Day Wells Jacob Fisher Sanford Lowell Boston Washingtonian Home Binghamton N. Y Massachusetts Greenwood

Sustained Veto On Trout Sale Bill Shocks Readers

Governor Greenhalge’s first veto received close Senate support with a 19 to 10 tally against a bill allowing sale of artificially raised trout in February and March. Plymouth representative Atwood criticized the Governor’s stance as swayed by amateur sportsmen. The bill’s foes, Massachusetts Game Association members, are blamed for influencing the veto. The House also rejected a liquor license notice bill 11 to 9 and moved to next Tuesday’s debate for an overhead wires measure. A railroad mileage-ticket investigation measure was advanced for engrossment.

Greenhalge Senate Atwood Plymouth Massachusetts Game Association Boston Commonwealth

President press for state aid to protect NP property

Attorney General Olney, directing the President, told Solicitor McNaught that receivers of the Northern Pacific must first seek protection from the governors of the states where the property lies if unlawful acts occur. If refused, they may appeal to the President.

Washington Olney McNaught Northern Pacific United States

Norfolk Club Ladies Night At Parker House Event

The Norfolk Club observes a ladies night at Parker House next Thursday with Governor Greenhalge and Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott as guests. Miss Maud Scott reads, Miss Edna Parker sings, and orchestral music directed by Howard Richardson and Tom Henry. Reception 5 to 6, followed by a banquet.

Norfolk Club Parker House Greenhalge Wolcott

Full-page color cartoon brims with humor in next Sunday’s Post

A full-page color cartoon in the upcoming Sunday Post combines art and wit. The feature bursts with humor in every corner, promising laughs pervading every square inch of the page.

POST

Tunnel Planned at East Boston by Railroad Company

East Boston residents have long pressed for a tunnel. The Boston Revere Beach Lynn railroad will construct a 500 foot double tracked tunnel under Webster street, adding a second tunnel with a new track. Work begins soon, employing many unemployed locals and expected to finish before year’s end.

Boston Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Webster Street

Street Addresses Listed in Historic Row

A fragment lists three addresses: 77 Franklin Street, 207 Tremont Street, and 157 Devonshire Street. No additional context or events provided.

Franklin St Tremont St Devonshire St

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