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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1894

Page

3

Boy Hit by Electric Car Receives Minor Injuries

John Havelock, 11, of 32 Broadway, was struck at Broadway and Bea con streets yesterday morning. He was taken to Frost Hospital with severe scalp wounds but was found not seriously injured.

Merrimac George Sargent Dr. Lucie Sargent Dr. Sweetser Sweetser Lucie John Havelock Broadway Beacon Streets Frost Hospital First Baptist Church Suffolk Castle Red Men's Hall Cedar Place Chelsea Savings Bank Chelsea Square City of Chelsea Isaac Stebbins Boston

Weavers Wage Question Meeting Promised In Fall River

A special general meeting of weavers is called for tomorrow evening at Music Hall Franklin street to discuss restoring recent wage reductions. The executive committee led by James Whitford, secretary, urges action as cloth markets improve and hopes wages rise in the new year.

Fall River Music Hall Franklin Street James Whi

National Baseball Board Clears Barnie After Hearing

In New York on December 20 1894 the National Baseball Board held a closed meeting to decide Barnies loyalty to the national agreement amid his links to a new American Association Pfeffer received no relief from disability while Barnie was reinstated after a full investigation The board noted Barnie declined to declare allegiance to the national agreement Byrne and Soden announced the decision and Barnie disputed the boards handling with reporters and a press letter incident afterwards

New York National Baseball Board Fifth Avenue Messrs Barnie Pfeffer Buckenberger Professional American Association N. E. Young Washington A. H. Soden Boston Charles H. Byrne Brooklyn Young and Soden Byrne William Barnie Louisville Baseball Club New American Association A.H. Soden Cc. H. Byrne Fred Pfeffer National Board New York City H. Byrne United Press Baltimore Nick Young National Board of Baseball Clubs National Agreement Now and For the Future.” Byrne Was Much Opposed To Barnie

Weavers to vote on wage restoration and loom workers

A lively special general meeting of the Cotton Weavers' Protective Association in New Bedford will discuss restoring pre strike wages as mill prosperity supports higher rates. It will also address No. 7 loom workers and wage policy, with plans to petition Governor Greenhalge and confer with Fall River union officials.

New Bedford Cotton Weavers’ ProtectWe Association Hart Whitehead Fall River Weavers’ Union Greenhalge Fall River

Boxing Gossip Sparks Walcott Scouting for Billy Smith Fight

Joe Walcott said he will urge manager Tom O Rourke to arrange a bout with Billy Smith after rampant chatter. The Suffolk Athletic Club plans a professional sparring meet on December 31 with Smith eyeing a future clash, possibly against the Burge Williams winner.

Joe Walcott Tom O'Rourke Billy Smith Suffolk Athletic Club Burge-Williams

Alland Bros Hair Cutting Ad Promises Fame

In an answering advertisement, Alland Bros offering physiognomical hair cutting invites customers to try their service at 19 Tremont Row. The plea promises gain and no risk, claiming their name and fame as hair cutters are widely known.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

Portfolios in the Physical Development Series Offered

Readers desiring port folios in the Physical Development Series should address PUGILISTIC PUBLISHING CO. at 1313 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Penn. The price is 15 cents each, without coupon, postpaid.

Post Pugilistic Publishing’ .O Walnut St Philadelphia Penn

Massachusetts Representative Proposes a Commerce Department

Rep McEttrick of Massachusetts introduced a bill to create a cabinet level commerce department. He plans to present witnesses after the holidays, citing the need to oversee vast mercantile interests and noting endorsements from New England boards of trade.

Washington Department of Commerce House McEettrick Massachusetts House Committee On Commerce McEttrick The Treasury Department Commerce and Navigation Bureau of American Republics State Department Pacific Railway Commission Interior Department Hydrographic Office Navy Department Interstate Commerce Commission Boards of Trade New England Charles Richardson Boston Mr. McEttrick Treasury Department America England Board of Trade France Agriculture Interior

Congress Accepts Gift of Webster and Stark Statues

Congress accepted with thanks the New Hampshire gift of statues honoring Daniel Webster and John Stark for the Capitol hall. Senator Hoar delivered a vigorous tribute to Webster, praising his Senate leadership, eloquence, and devotion to country amid 1850s sectional tensions.

Congress New Hampshire Webster Stark Washington Capitol Daniel Webster John Stark Senator Hoar Hoar Senate New England Marshfield Plymouth Rock Bunker Hill Adams Jefferson Story Mason Pericles Department of State Senate Chamber Wron Calhoun Mr. Webster Jay Noth Lincoln Marshall Lodge Proctor Gallagher Chandler Blair Baker Morgan Alabama United States

Senator Morrill Speaks on Morgan’s Majesty and Nobility

The passage notes praise of Morgan as the highest example of majesty and grandeur of character. Applause arises in the galleries as Senator Morrill of Vermont also speaks, highlighting Morgan’s perceived qualities.

Morgan Webster Senator Morrill Vermont

Change in the Carlisle bill reaches agreement

Springfield and Secretary Carlisle agree on minor amendments to the Carlisle banking bill. The changes limit withdrawal to 75 percent of a bank's capital stock and fix a perceived conflict in section seven by requiring retirement of excess circulation through greenback deposits under existing law.

Washington Springer Illinois Carlisle

Suffolk Boxing Meet Showcases Clean West Ends Talent

At the fifth annual Suffolk Athletic Club boxing night in the polo rink, Campbell of East Boston stood out with polished technique. McInerney defeated Nelligan in the 139-pound special, while Gallagher edged Millerick in a 150-pound bout amid weight gaps. The evening also featured wins by Buckley, Beede, Campbell in the 117-pound class finals, and a quick two-fall wrestling victory by Walsh over Blood, with Keller refereeing.

Suffolk Athletic Club James McInerney Dave Nelligan Young Campbell East Boston Pat Millerick Wakefield Joe Gallagher Millerick Gallagher North Cambridge Nelligan Jerry McLaughlin The Coopers J. J. McCann Boston McLaughlin Ben McArthur Riversides D. J. Griffin Griffin Kid Mulligan Lowell Anthony Doherty Doherty Johnny McGowan Brockton Tommy Howie McGowan Jerry Buckley Charlestown James Flaherty Buckley Frank Beede Chelsea Ed Burke South Boston Beede Pat Buckley James Foley Foley John Campbell Oscar Fisher Campbell James P. Walsh Br. A. Blood John A. Keller Spencer Williams Arthur Hunt Peter Kelly Sumner Paine

Danvers Votes For Police Force Budget

At a town meeting in Danvers the vote to fund a police department was approved 201 to 1538. The town appropriated $600 to maintain the force until the March annual town meeting.

Danvers

Women Sentenced to Twenty Years in Vermont Prison

Burlington dispatch reports Effie Whalen Cox and Rose Fournier were convicted of manslaughter for administering tartar emetic to Mrs Fournier’s husband. Each woman received a twenty year sentence at Windsor State Prison with hard labor.

Burlington, Vt Effie Whalen Effie Cox Rose Fournier

Danvers Firebug Clue Detected After Basement Fire

Danvers police claim a clue to a firebug after a blaze in the basement of J. E. Crosby & Co. factory. Oily waste near walls was set aflame but caused no damage.

Danvers J. E. Crosby & Co

Price Suicide Attempt Linked to Wife Elopement Five Years Ago

Walter Herbert Price, a Harvard medical student turned hotel boarder, attempted suicide with strychnine at the Waldorf in Boston. Five years earlier his wife eloped with Dr Blinn, a shock that left Price ill and drove his later divorce. doctors say he is improving after hospital treatment.

Dr. Blinn Price Hotel Waldorf the Waldorf Blinn Harvard Medical School Boston John Stanton Parker McDonald Massachusetts General Hospital Legion of Honor

Boxing Event in Lynn Highlights Fight Card and Drawn Main Bout

The Kirtland Club hosted a boxing festival with four three round bouts and over four hundred spectators. Eddie Finn faced James Ash in the opener, Tom Carter defeated William Keefe, and William Mahoney boxed Wright in a close 3 round affair. The main eight round bout between Muldoon s Pickaninny of Washington and John E Butler of Lynn ended in a draw after Butler led early and stayed competitive.

Lynn Kirtland Club Eddie Finn Haverhill James Ash Boston Tom Carter William Keefe Medford Keefe Carter William Mahoney Wright New York Muldoon Pickaninny Washington John E. Butler Butler Timothy McCarthy

Polo Gossip Amid West Newton Polo Night

The Pawtuckets return to the West Newton street rink for a likely good game with Captain Canavan and his team aiming to beat the Bostons. Local support lags but the sport remains clean and exciting. Salem manager Selee notes a weaker visiting side drawing at home. A skating carnival is planned for Christmas afternoon at the polo rink.

Pawtuckets West Newton Stree Canavan Bostons Selee Salem

Polo Games Last Night At Salem and Nearby Cities

Polo matches were played with results showing Salem beat Boston 9 to 2 at Salem Boston. New Bedford defeated Lynn 13 to 5 at New Bedford Lynn. Providence defeated Pawtucket 7 to 2 at Pawtucket Providence.

Salem Boston New S Bedford New Bedford Lynn Pawtucket Providence

Norwood Press Dedication Gala At Norwood

Norwood marked its grand dedication of the Norwood Press Works 1894 with a reception and banquet. Notables from Berwick, Smith & Co. and J. S. Cushing & Co. attended along with state figures, a 25 piece brass band, a 15 piece Germania Orchestra, and 1000 couples. The two winged hall featured national flags, gas lighting, and lavish decorations.

Norwood Norwood Press Berwick, Smith & Co J. S. Cushing & Co Boston Norwood Press Works Norwood Gas Company E. L. Fetting E. J. Shattuck Miss Shattuck Governor's Council G. R. Champlin P. H. Carr W. M. Moses Henry Hastings Cyrus Page Benjamin S. Lovell Sydney M. Hedges Aaron B. Hall E. B. Wadsworth Ancient and Honorables J. S. Cushing H. T. Rockwell Lewis Bird Horace B. Fisher Charles D. White Boston Club William Moore Walpole Lynes Troy United States John B. O

Medford Aldermen Debate Certification of Election Returns

Medford officials announced that the elections committee reports it is the board’s duty to certify candidates based on returns. They acknowledge one illegal vote was cast in a city ward but say the board lacks jurisdiction to rule on its legality.

Roxbury Wheelmen Knapp Eaton Malden Wheelmen Emery Pleasant Hatch Garden City Wheelmen Suffolks Charlestown C. C Mavericks Roslindale C. C Malden C. C Pequots Roxbury Suffolk Pequot Malden Garden City Chelsea Charlestown Maverick Riverview Roslindale Riverviews Roslindales The Pleasants Massachusetts Boston Associated Waltham Newton Medford Newtons Somervilles Mattapans Committee On Elections

End of War in View as China and Japan Move to End Hostilities

Despatches from Tokyo report the Emperor of China consenting to send commissioners to Japan with broad powers to settle a mediating and thorough end to the war. The London despatches say practical cessation of the China Japan conflict is in sight.

London Tokio China Japan

Harvard Church Nuptials Tie Cartwright Cutler Pair

Miss Martha Barstow Cutler daughter of James H. Cutler Providence married James Weld Cartwright Jr son of Captain Cartwright Brookline at Harvard Church. Rev Reuben Thomas officiated. Attendants include Miss Bradford Providence and bridesmaids Jessie Upham Boston Susan Day Cochester Lizzie Richardson Annie Cartwright Brookline. Best man George Channing Wales with ushers Hollis French Edwin Sibley Webster Dwight Blaney Amos Cutler Bangor. The couple will reside at Cypress street and Davis avenue after a tour.

Harvard Brokline Martha Barstow Cutler James H. Cutler Providence James Weld Cartwright Captain Cartwright Brookline Puritan Canoe Club American Canoe Club Reuben Thomas Bradford Jessie Upham Boston Susan Day Cochester Conn Lizzie Richardson Annie Cartwright George Channing Wales Hollis French Edwin Sibley Webster Dwight Blaney Amos Cutler

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