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.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1894
Page
3
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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