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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
5
Miss Frances Lane, an Oakland lawyer, applies for membership in the Alameda Law Association whose members fear a woman’s presence. Attempts to bar her via a constitutional clause fail, requiring a two thirds vote to change. members now must decide to blackball or admit her.
The Wilson tariff law marks its first year, with operable provisions since Jan 1 and widespread improvements in business. Wages rose, employment increased, and consumer prices fell. comparisons show wage gains under Wilson versus earlier McKinley era reductions and layoffs across major steel and textile firms nationwide.
New York Aug 28 Lilly Langtry will not visit America this season Edward Michael arrived from London with authority to cancel all engagements arranged by her manager T Henry French Ill health is given as the reason French said he booked Langtry on favorable terms but has no idea why she seeks release and says she wants new contracts next year but he declines any business with her
In Flushing Illinois on August 28 William Halloran, the town dog catcher, was arrested after Mrs. Roberto C Embree of Jamaica Avenue caught him allegedly intoxicated attempting to seize her pug. Halloran pleaded guilty but claimed ignorance. Judge Smith suspended the sentence in consideration of his family.
In New Haven on August 28 Judge Cleaveland dismissed Mary J OBrien s application to commit her to an asylum amid family estate dispute with her brother in law Stanley T Canning and wife. Dr Roberts found her not insane but of excitable temperament as counter charges over estate management lead to conservator action.
Sullivan backer Charley Johnston of Brooklyn has left the saloon trade. The 1300 stone diamond belt once given to John L. Sullivan by Boston admirers was reported as pledged to Johnston. Arthur T. Lumley notes Sullivan never borrowed until Jacksonville when a $200 request arrived, paid after Sullivan’s Madison Square Garden benefit. Johnston offered the saloon as a gift, which Sullivan declined.
Clifford Calverley, famed high wire performer, fell fifty feet from a wire at Pleasure Beach Bridgeport this afternoon while executing his dive. He landed on sandy soil, injuring his right hip and shoulder, with a bruised eye from a pole hook, but survived. He attributed the mishap to sweaty hands. Calverley previously fell in Trenton two summers earlier and nearly died.
The scene highlights Burmah at the Boston Theatre Labor Day, Bowdoin Square Theatre shows, Castle Square Theatre revivals, and a Trinity of acts featuring Lotta Maginley Flynn Maude Walker and others. Major engagements include The Mascot and In Sight of St Pauls with rehearsals and new seasons announced.
The text reports on charters and movements of boats including the Ida M Dalby and the Winthrop Steamboat Company. It notes the mystery of the sunken Mildred cutter, its owner Mr Nash, injuries to Nash, and suspicions about secrecy. Also mentioned are maritime repairs at Atlantic Works, vessel statuses, and the ship Henrietta ashore in Kee Channel.
London August 28 The House of Commons resumed discussion on home rule votes as Irish and Scottish radicals pressed for delay. Dr Tanner Nationalist for Mid Cork faced censure after temperate language remarks. Deputy Speaker Lowther warned him to stay on topic, threatening action if obstruction continued. Healy interrupted, another speaker urged suspension of all, then Healy spoke as Maurice prepared to follow. Balfour moved closure, passed 128 to 34.
Paris reports the Duke of Orleans, who became head of the Royalist faction after his father’s death, has abandoned royalist propaganda, stopped subsidies to royalist papers, and vacated royalist offices in Paris signaling a shift away from opposition to the republic.
Arthur George Egerton Viscount Grey de Wilton son and heir to the Earl of Wilton wed Honorable Mariota Thellusson youngest daughter of Baron Rendlesham this afternoon at the Church of the Holy Trinity Chelsea.
Ray Batchelor, a boy apprentice at the Beacon, closed a window pane that shattered from a sash drop. John P. McCarthy of Camden Place, about 19, was struck on the head and cut, treated at Station 2, with stitches in the back of the head. No blame is placed on the apprentice as the window was weak.
William Hague Wood, once a Methodist lay preacher, turned infidel after opposing revival meetings in Athens. He denounced preachers as frauds, then his tongue was paralyzed while ridiculing the church. He later admitted belief in hell and implored prayers as mourners swarmed the altar during the late meeting.
A large crowd filled the Olympic grounds on Huntington Avenue for the Carnival of Venice fireworks honoring Governor Greenhalge and party. Knights Templar guests watched as a Governor portrait and state coat of arms drew applause. Masons plan a portrait of the new grand master and General Lawrence pieces for tonight’s event.
William R. Thompson of Boston, 40, a representative of the Lynnlass house Glasgow Scotland, was seized at the New York custom house with lace and silks valued at 600 dollars hidden under his clothing. He was admitted to bail of 1500 dollars. Thompson states the goods were gifts for friends aboard the Anchor Line State of California.
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