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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1891
Page
5
Jordan Wiars offers discounted editions of popular children's titles including GOOD CHEER ALICE IN WONDERLAND HOME and DICKENS WORKS COMPLETE. Prices slashed from 75c to 25c for several volumes and from $2.50 to $1.50 for HOME. Edithas Burglar and other works featured at reduced prices. limited editions highlighted.
The 1891 weavers fines act was ruled unconstitutional by the full Massachusetts Supreme Court with Judge Holmes dissenting. The ruling affects employer wage withholdings for weaving defects and sparks reactions from labor leaders and politicians across the state about potential new legislation and organized action.
The Rev Lyman Abbott of Brooklyn will address the Unitarian Club at the Vendome this evening on The New Orthodoxy.
A London Times feature profiles The Little Georgia Magnet Miss Abbott famed for strange feats with chairs and billiard cues. It notes Princess Marie Louise of Hohenlohe Lehringen under guardianship after mental incompetence finding a Chartist era reflection. Also recounts Adah Isaacs Menken’s grave, Lillian Russell’s donkey Biscuit, Paris trousseau shops, Moroccan towns, New York beer licenses, and a Welsh rarebit digestion method with paprika.
A lively scene at Olympian Mechanic's Hall shows a young woman learning to roller skate with a willing partner. They glide to a waltz, then crash in a tangle of arms and skirts, later retrying with less enthusiasm but confidence they had a splendid time. The piece also notes Helen Gardner, Kate Field, and Ella Wheeler Wilcox, touching on gender topics and stage etiquette.
Masurwaton Dec 2 The Supreme Court heard the validity challenge to the Ding ley worsted act with focus on no quorum rules. Justice Brewer asked if a man answering by telephone could be counted, while Edwin B Smith urged presence must be shown by action on a yea and nay vote.
Rhode Island results show William K. Potter Democrat elected mayor of Providence by more than 100 votes. In Pawtucket Hugh J. Carroll Democrat fell short of a majority, leaving no election in that city.
The Rev. George H. Clarke of Hartford Conn will deliver a lecture on Oliver Cromwell at the Old South Meeting House Thursday afternoon December 3 at three o'clock. Tickets cost 50 cents and are on sale at local bookstores and at the venue.
At a World’s Fair fundraiser in Sleeper Hall New England Conservatory of Music Mrs Joseph Cook presided. Mrs Rufus S Frost reviewed Columbian Exposition legislation boards of commissioners and the Boston girl's design for the women’s building. The women’s building will showcase women’s work in science and art under the women managers. The next meeting will be the annual gathering in January.
In this city on Nov 29 George E Crowell wed Mary A Fox by Rev K J Barry. Nov 30 Charles Treadwell wed Gertrude Jones by Rev George J Prescott. Dec 1 William James wed Clara Warner at Somerville by Rev George W Durell.
Death notices from London to Boston list Frederick M Cheney and Mary Louisa Graham among others. Obituaries include Caroline Merriam Lucy Jones Muzzey Sarah Jane Roberts and Grace Todd with burial details and service times. Funeral arrangements note Rev Samuel Adams Devens and Vaughan family service in Cambridge with private burials.
In Worcester on December 2, Aunt Hannah Hemenway died at her home from pneumonia. In her 98th year, she was known as a faithful nurse and splendid cook. She lived a long life as a devout member of First Baptist Church for 78 years and never married. Her father was said to have fought in the French and Indian Wars and the Revolution. her mother was of Indian extraction. Her faculties remained sharp to the end.
The New England Women's Press Association held its regular monthly meeting and quarterly elections yesterday at the Parker House. Elected as members were Cora M. Wadsworth Mabel Percy Haskell Grace Marguerite Hurd Mary Olive Ward Minna C. Stanwood Rosalie Childs Annie S. Nickerson, with Elizabeth C. Lovering as associate member. A reading by George Riddle and an instrumental selection by Mme Helen Hopekirk followed. The annual meeting is set for Tuesday Dec 8 at 3 p.m. at the Parker House with readings by Riddle and an afternoon tea to close.
Justice Woodman fined seven ringleaders 100 dollars each for disorderly conduct and the remaining defendants 10 dollars each after a three week review of arrests at Griers Hall. City prosecutor Douglass asked for all fines to be remitted, and attorney Cox said appeals would follow for the defendants.
The fair at 694 Washington street opened yesterday morning with many beautiful and useful articles for sale and an evening program of literary and musical selections provided by volunteers and guests.
Lima Ohio December 2 County Treasurer Edward Holman filed suit against Calvin Brice for unpaid Allen county taxes totaling 15007.46. The petition states the taxes are delinquent and seeks judgment plus penalties and costs.
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