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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1894
Page
2
The tariff reduction sale on gentlemen's fine overcoats and winter suits is on at Shumda Corner. Prices are cut ahead of the new tariff taking effect after January, with markdowns usually reserved for stocktaking and broken sizes, offering customers immediate savings on winter garments.
The Boston Fencers Association announces an assault d'armes event at its new quarters 241 Tremont Street. Instructor Albert Lewis invites a swordsman, amateur or professional, to a broadsword contest, friendly or for points, in Boston.
Jacob Berwin sold 1218 Washington St to A J L Murphy for 19550. Stamford and South Margin sts estate sold to Charlotte B Baker for 13000. George A Long & Son sold 40000 sq ft on Melrose and Severus sts near the parkway to AM French. Building permits show multiple two and three story dwellings on Fuller Humphrey Howland Rosedale Templeton streets with various owners and sizes.
A summary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions annual report notes rising opposition to Christian work in Japan, shifts to new outreach methods, and strong revival in North China. It lists missionary personnel in Pekin and Bitlis, fiscal receipts by region, and the board's total income of 705132.70 with state contributions led by Massachusetts and New York.
A colorful procession of disguises featured William Archer Butterfield and Miss E W Pearson among others in Arabian and East Indian outfits. Bertram Goodhue and Bertram provided dramatic roles as Egyptian fellahines and a Duban physician as audiences praised the Sahara themed costumes. Extra performances are planned for December 19 and 20 with a program including a dance and love song.
In the Reichstag Herr Singer Socialist leader of the protesting members warns the government against interfering with Reichstag rights. Liebknecht denounces Conservative attacks on Socialists for staying seated during Kaiser cheer, calling the throne speech hypocritical and the capitalist state immoral.
Firemen were at the annual ball in National Hall when Box 27 call came in for a broken electric light wire crossing the fire alarm line at the Boston and Maine depot in Malden. The wire caused no damage and firemen rushed to respond.
The prose depicts Max Bachmann in opulent dress including a yellow brocade sash and vest, a velvet jacket studded with pearls, and a yellow toque. He appears in a handsome cloak of India work and white satin embroidered with gold with pale blue green sleeves.
About fifteen members of the Independent Oil Dealers Association met at Crawford House to oppose the Standard Oil trust. They circulated a counter info sheet rebutting a Dreyer claim and discussed a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall with speakers from Pennsylvania New York and Buffalo. Representatives Quinte and three others were named honorary members as the group planned further anti trust action and published Post editorials.
Edward Ahern a respected West End resident will be buried this morning from 69 Poplar Street A solemn mass of requiem will be held at St Joseph Church The deceased was over 80 years old a native of Cork Ireland and had lived in Boston over sixty years His family is highly regarded in both Ireland and Boston
On Saturday December 15 at the B A A court G R Fearing Jr and L W Stratton meet P S Sears and H H Hunnewell Jr in a four handed tennis game with Fearing and Stratton giving odds of 1 to 2 16.
Discussion centers on party unity and the caucus law as Boston Democrats debate replacing primaries with delegate conventions. Leaders urge inclusion of diverse groups while critics warn of machine influence and indep endents seeking control. Kennedy and Grady back conventions amid calls to fix election law.
The George L. Stearns Post 149 G A R celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a flag presentation from Mr. Charles O. Eaton, keeper of flags at the State House, presented by Mrs. Emory F. Hutchins. The Golden Eagle Justice Temple No 2 held its first assembly, a select event with about fifty couples dancing. The Charlestown Ladies Whist Club bowled at Roughan's, Maggie Murray winning with 133. Court Pride of Massachusetts 7491 A O F A held its third annual ball at Roughan's Hall with 12 couples dancing until 4 a m.
The American Wringer Co. on a Broadway extension markets wringers mangles spring weds and carpet sweepers. City manufacturers repair all wringers and sweepers. Quick service on orders and repairs. Telephone Tremont 764 for orders.
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