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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1894
Page
2
Gloucester and St John’s reports detail a Treasury led probe into Newfoundland herring imports. Newfoundlanders seek reciprocal duties, while American vessels face tighter rules and possible forfeiture for noncompliance under a 1893 act awaiting proclamation.
The first annual Chelsea Hibernians Division 10 harbor excursion went from Meridian street bridge at 10 30 a m aboard the barge Clifford to Lovell's Grove arriving at 12 30 p m. Music by Doherty's Hibernian Orchestra and bagpipes by Professor Hartney enhanced a picnic like day with dancing on the second deck and athletic feats on shore. Notables from Boston and Charlestown attended including presidents, secretaries, and ex-presidents of divisions, with committee members and many families present.
New York August 12 Lady Henry Somerset daughter of a duke and wife of a duke's younger son traveled aboard the steamship Paris. She is accompanied by her son Henry 8 Somerset and friend A H Pollin. She says she came to rest and will stay about two months before returning to England.
Buy early for the Newport excursion with round trip tickets at one dollar. Special train leaves Park Square station at 9 30 a m. This popular outing sells out quickly, and tickets are limited.
Instalment options with four per cent compound interest add to the regular Cove niant Mutual Benefit Association policy. Our rates are forty per cent lower than those of the old line. C. D. Holmes, Manager, Room 721, Exchange Building, State Street, Boston, Mass.
General Martin developed a congestion relief plan printed for the Board of Aldermen with a Mayor's message. Hearing likely to be set where master teamsters, opposing without their assent, will speak. Martin hopes broad public input to judge merits, noting plan must benefit the majority of team users to succeed.
The North Shore reports a vast, orderly crowd at Crescent Beach with near 20 000 visitors amid cool winds. Water praised, two arrests for drunkenness, and a lively day with bands near Strathmore and Palace bath house. Juvenile week opens with Jose surprise performances and Winthrop’s fashionable seaside scene features numerous well known carriages and horse men.
A large, harmonious meeting discussed a committee report on the books of the Be noth Israel Sheltering Home. The report certified the books from organization to date as correct. Resolutions expressed confidence in the president and management, and the president's resignation was not accepted. About 150 attendees witnessed the event.
The American Wringer Co. operates at 12 and 14 Broadway extension. They manufacture wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers and repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 4.
A bustling Boston Common scene yesterday mixed politics religion and music as Captain Warren’s bluecoats guarded a diverse crowd. Baldwin’s brass band drew thousands while candidates and speakers, including Socialist David Taylor, shared the megaphone amid a festive, sunlit gathering.
Julia Conley a 3 year old maid in Swampscott is jailed in Lynn on a charge of concealing a female child's death. Investigators found a withered infant in ashes behind the Balch home after a barrel cleanup. Conley admitted the baby was hers and that she placed it in the ash barrel to dispose of it. She faces court Monday.
Aug 12 Fall River workers face a 10 percent wage cut with no clear plan. Unions debate three options including four day work weeks, three week vacations, or accepting reduced pay as markets stay weak. Weavers prefer shorter work weeks. spinners favor backing the manufacturers. Some manufacturers fear a broader shutdown.
A long, period-voice report notes Boston rail terminals may consolidate under New York, New Haven and Hartford plans. It describes four potential sets of terminals, moves of the Old Colony and Fitchburg depots, the shift to Union Station, and mixed feelings of staff as 580 trains adjust to new signaling and layouts.
An Irish language meeting chaired by P J O Daly and James Drinan took place in Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street. The gathering featured songs readings and pro verbs with Irish stories and idioms highlighting linguistic heritage and post office delivery performance.
Marlboro Aug 12 The Central Labor Union drew delegates from Hudson at a large meeting. A Labor Day picnic is planned at Fort Meadow with 21 unions and six bands taking part in the morning parade. The program includes Marlboro versus Hopkinton in a ball game, tug of war between A. O. H. and St Jean Baptiste, a bean pot firemen race among Marlboro Hudson and Maynard, and a 100 yard open foot race.
Three intoxicated men Michael O'Brien William Hogan and Thomas Mulcahey caused chaos in the Chestnut Hill area of Newton yesterday around 5 PM driving a team and wagon over lawns and flower beds. Police located them after a chase and locked them up at headquarters.
Annie Leary, the woman whose scalp was torn off at the Naumkeag mills three weeks ago, continues to improve daily at the hospital. Doctors see hopeful signs as the head heals well with no further flesh decay, and a graft of live flesh may be attempted.
Prizes at the Clifton Heights whist party included Miss Pope for ladies and Mrs George Johnson as runners up, while Frgg Isburgh led the gentlemen players with George W. Crosby close behind. The Criterion Club of Boston will be hosted by Clifton Heights cottagers during their Casino appearance in A Man of Letters. A pod concert on the Boston Music Hall plan is planned for next Casino night with musical features and stage acts, refreshments to follow within license limits. H J Jaquith and family of Wellesley are guests of Mrs C C Domett.
Yarmouthport aug 12 regular trains and carriages bring upwards of 2000 people despite threatening weather. Presiding Elder Ela led services at the Tabernacle with Bishop Thoburn of India preaching in the forenoon and Rev Povey of Provincetown in the afternoon. A love feast preceded the morning service and tent services were held through the day. Services close tomorrow.
Plainville, Conn. reports a large turnout with three to five thousand attending preaching services. The tent meetings were crowded and many professed conversion. A six days assembly on the Chautauqua plan will be held next week.
Advertisement for a medical specialist offering constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases including paralysis locomotor ataxia and long standing constitutional difficulties. Mentions office at 278 Boylston Street Boston opposite Public Garden with focus on natural law of cure and tissue cell building.
In Middlesex County superior court on August 1 1894 the libellant is ordered to publish the libel and court order in the Boston Post for three weeks and send an attested copy by registered mail to the libellee. The appearance is required on the first Monday of September in Cambridge to show cause why the libel prayers should not be granted.
Notice from District of Massachusetts Boston dated June 25 1894 states George Shepley Selfridge of Boston applied for admission as attorney and counsellor of the Circuit Court. Commissioner John G Stetson files the proceeding. Additional stray text mentions wind water and a trackman in a quiet scene.
Col Thomas Clark died at his home in Cambridgeport after years of illness. Born December 4 1821 in Acworth NH he served in the Civil War rising to lieutenant colonel, was captured and held in several prisons, and later worked in Boston Custom House and as a lecturer in G A R circles. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter. His son Dr Walter T Clark is city physician of Worcester.
Cambridge man Simon O Banyon 28 was thrown from his bicycle on Commonwealth avenue Brighton at 8 yesterday afternoon. He struck his head and face, received five stitches to his right cheek and forehead, was taken to Station 1 by police ambulance, treated by Dr Rice, and later returned home to Cambridge.
Chelsea police conducted multiple raids yesterday seizing liquor at three homes. At 168 Arlington street they took a small quantity of whiskey from Nellie White. At 68 Poplar street officers seized whiskey and lager beer at John S. Smith’s. At 78 Poplar street they recovered fifty two bottles of lager beer from James Duval.
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