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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1893
Page
4
Dr. W G Macdonald and EB Taff caution against assuming a grip epidemic. They note uncertain chance of an outbreak, several isolated cases, and no need for extra stock of remedies. Weather and crowded tenements influence spread while city cleanliness may help.
Race glare as Republican chairman Burdett claims reliable sources warn of a Democratic plan to coerce city workers at the polls. Democratic chairman Donovan denies any truth, while Democratic managers allege Republican posters and a $1000 reward offer to arrest and convict unregistered voters, a claim the Republicans dispute.
Brookline Gas Company workers met in Carroll Hall and endorsed Mayor Matthews for another term. A large gathering of the National Brotherhood of Electrical Workers denounced Alderman Lee as a candidate, with unions including Iron Union Moulders' Union Newspaper Mailers Plasterers' Union Varnishers and Polishers' Union Machinists' Union and Iron Dressers' Union also opposing Lee.
A national cycle exhibit runs January 8 to 13 at Madison Square Garden New York under the Metropolitan Association of Cycling Clubs of New York and New Jersey. Major firms from New York Boston and Chicago occupy space with Pope Manufacturing Company showcasing World's Fair exhibits.
The column urges full disclosure on the Smith O'Brien boxing match negotiations and criticizes delays while noting Metropole Club purse inflation to 3000 dollars. It also reports Jack Dempsey's return to Boston after years away, appearing in The Bottom of the Sea at Bowdoin Square Theatre, with plans for local sparring.
In Pittsburg a basement fire in a new house killed Fireman David Thompson and seriously burned another firefighter. Turner Hall Al legheny suffered $10,000 damage. Mrs Benninghoff and daughter Emma suffocated. two sons Eddie and Carl were unconscious, feared dead for young Carl.
Philadelphia December 6 President Wilbur declares that competent new men will not be displaced for Lehigh Valley railroad strikers. General Manager Voorhees orders division superintendents to enforce the policy strictly.
The Megantic Fish and Game Club will plant 1000 Maine salmon in Big Island pond for propagation. The decision was made at the association's monthly directors meeting at Young's last evening with fourteen present. President Alex Taylor presided.
A large Charlestown Improvement Association meeting at Lincoln Hall last night urged construction of the elevated bridge planned to connect Boston with Charlestown.
A mysterious disappearance grips London as Zadock Outram, long trusted valet to Mr. Gladstone, vanishes. A young woman pleads for his return claiming his devotion while an elder dismisses any marriage plans amid the intrigue.
The Waltham Cycle Club beat Winnisimmers at Chelsea with wins in both pool matches and the Walthams succeeded in whist.
Hanover N H December 6 W W Ame of Rochester New Hampshire and R M Thornburgh of Washington D C have been elected managers of the football and athletic teams respectively for next year.
A large B A A gym crowd watched a varied meet with standout potato race excitement. Winners included F W Lord in standing broad jump, E B Bloss in standing hop step and jump, J P Whittren in shot put, R D Farquhar in running high jump, and W B Hyter leading potato heat rounds before final placements.
Wise beat OConnell 65 to ? in a strong afternoon match. Russell topped Carey 75 to 64 as crowds packed Brodbine’s pool rooms. Doyle will accept Al Haskell’s $100 side challenge. Doubles championship to be decided tonight and tomorrow with Irving and Wise vs Barnes and McKennee, refereed by Mark Stone.
Brockton’s Kangaroos defeated Worcester 8 goals to 4 tonight at the City rink. Benard and Pierce led the attack while Worcester labored hard yet failed to convert enough chances. Rusher, Ruhee, Williams, Sullivan, Curley and the Worcester lineup competed, but the home team seized control in the later periods.
The Boston Athletic Association will field crack shooters for winter interclub events. The squad includes Harvard Gun Club members Sumner Paine E J Wardwell and Henry F Amsden plus Fred J Robbins and other noted marksmen to train for the Yale match with Sumner Paine noted among the top amateurs.
Providence battles Boston at Casino building during ladies night. Brockton faces New Bedford in a second polo clash.
Arlington faces Old Dorchester at Arlington. Roxbury meets Melrose at Roxbury. Salem hosts Waverly at Salem. Allston vs Jeffries Winter at Allston. Charlestown clashes with Dorchester Central at Charlestown.
Casino bowlers defeated Melrose High in a one sided match at the Norfolk House last night. The exact score is not provided in the readable text.
About fifty prominent young men attended the meeting. Edward Mullen was elected president Walter Haynes secretary and George Apsey treasurer. Beech Street gymnasium to be rented for a year James Robertson to coach. Next meeting set for Monday. Bradford Boat Club officers elected with Dolan as president Lynch as vice president Graney treasurer Fallon secretary Cleary as financial secretary and McAllen as captain. The Rowe McLaughlin match race is off as Rowe retires until February. Cooper Social and Athletic Club annual ball set for December 18.
Races listed with winners and placings across six events at Washington field. Little Mat won five furlongs. Annie Bishop led one mile. Captain Brown won four furlongs. Annie C filly triumphed five and a half furlongs. Benjamin topped four and a half furlongs. Tommy Dixon won one mile. Times given for each race.
Providence dispatch reports the Brown University Lincoln Field annual freshman sophomore football game ended with the sophomores defeating the freshmen 8 to 0 this afternoon.
Stores and Ranges feature a revived leased goods sale with very low prices from Shawmut Furniture Co located at 44 to 54 Shawmut Avenue in Boston.
A Boston report centers on strong Democratic gains from Tuesday’s municipal elections. Leaders in this city praise a statewide drift toward Democrats while criticizing Republican campaigns and highlighting internal disputes over union city printing contracts and the role of Alderman Lee in labor debates.
The Post compares Hart and Matthews on street and park department work. It notes Hart's labor costs and hours, and claims Hart would cut park department labor and risk delaying North End Park. Labor leaders oppose Hart’s policy citing reduced labor funding and delayed projects.
An independent gathering at Lyceum Hall East Boston featured John B Moran Roxbury praising Alderman Flood. Moran said he would not attack Flood and would state his position Friday at Gray's Hall.
A mass meeting denouncing Alderman John H. Lee is set for tonight at Type Hall 724 Washington Street under Typographical Union No 13 auspices. Several unions including Iron Dressers Plasterers Machinists Newspaper Mallers Plano Varnishers Iron Workers and Electrical Workers No 38 voted to oppose Lee.
The article recounts Mayor Hart's post election appearance in South Boston at Gray's Hall. He criticizes Mayor Matthews for spending and borrowing, claims a rebate on water taxes was given while funds were not deposited into the sinking fund, and urges voters to back a pro Republican slate for the Board of Aldermen. Ex-Alderman Gove supports Flood and six other Republican candidates, with remarks from ex-Representative Murray and Morgan King.
Democratic city committee leader President Donovan schedules two grant rallies in Roxbury tomorrow night one in Ward 19 led by Representative William J Dolan and another in Ward 2 with Councilman P J Cronan presiding the events aim to boost local support and funds.
The article lists upcoming events including the Nathan Matthews Jr. Club ball at Cotillion Hall on Tuesday January 16 and several political rallies. Speakers include Senator Fitzgerald Aldermen Lee Dever and others with appearances by John B. Moran P J Maguire John Crohan Michael J Coyle Joseph D Carmody and Curtis Guild Jr. Endorsements are noted for Edward F Draper by the Hope Citizens Association of Ward.
A German American Citizens Association of Ward 22 held a meeting in Conant Hall last night where Mayor Matthews received endorsement. Florence Will presided as about 250 attendees heard speeches by Florence Will Frank C Dorr Frederick Schwaab and Charles Farrenkopf.
A rally last evening at Odd Fellows Hall North Cambridge supported Mayor Bancroft and the Temple Hall party. Ex Alderman 8S I Woodbridge presided with remarks from Mayor Bancroft Alder man W H Lerned Councilman T OF Dolan ex Aldermen G F Whiting and George A Allison.
Theodore Roosevelt of the Civil Service Commission says published charges of widespread partisan removals in Washington are untrue. He notes few removals for partisan reasons since Harrison and Cleveland, cites appointment totals for Harrison and Cleveland administrations, and explains changes due to abolished offices and department variations.
Still holding out the Lehigh Valley strike remains unresolved for Mauch Chunk workers who voted unanimously to return only if all strike participants are accepted by the company. Similar action was reported at Lehighton Whitehaven and Wilkesbarre as word spread.
Hartford reports a new scam by counterfeit money operatives now aiming at third and fourth class post offices. A West Hartford postmaster received a circular offering 100000 two cent stamps for 900 or 50000 for 600, continuing the green goods trick with hush money.
Knights of Pythias leaders from Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Ohio and other states met in Washington to plan an encampment in August 1894. General J R Carnahan commander in chief of the Uniform Rank pledged to bring 20 000 men to the event.
At Madison Square Garden sale today only thirteen horses sold. The standout was Director's Flower a two year old with a 2 20 record and noted as the largest stake winner of her age and the most prolific two year old filly ever foaled, sold to R K Rose of Providence.
The Hazari bagh bazaar dropped last night in East Armory Hall to support the Free Home for Consumptives. Young women from Jamaica Plain to East Cambridge staffed colorful booths, with donations and a $500 piano among the highlights. The Ninth Regiment Band provided music as crowds enjoyed food, books, and guessing games at the event.
The annual meeting in Washington elected Honorary president Mrs. Mary L Bonney Ram baut of Hamilton New York president Mrs Amelia 8 Quinton of Philadelphia Eastern vice president Mrs S T Kinney of New Haven Connecticut corresponding secretary Miss Eliza J Jones of Philadelphia and treasurer Miss H R Foote of Philadelphia with the details reported from Dec 6.
The Boston Equity Union met at 20 Oak Street with Morrison J. Swift delivering a talk titled Interest and Dividends, or Where the Earnings of Those Now Unemployed Have Gone. The discussion focused on employer and worker finance and the fate of wages.
Last night Division 1 A Q O H held its twenty fourth annual ball at Cotillon Hall with John Breslin as floor director leading the march alongside Miss Tilly Blake. Doherty's Orchestra provided the music.
Montreal December 6 The Hon R Laflamme former minister of justice for Canada is critically ill with pneumonia Doctors say recovery doubtful and his condition is closely watched by officials and family members in the capital city authorities report.
The page excerpts humor and slang from period magazines with characters like Mr Kink and Gazzum debating meanings of Virginia dialect terms. Quick dialogue snippets reveal social mores and comic miscommunications of the era.
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