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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1892

Page

8

Lottery Indictments Stir Charlestown Gambling Circles

The Post reports a growing gambling sensation as lottery indictments shake Charlestown. Police follow a strong lead amid investigations into illicit wagering and related trouble impacting local residents and businesses.

The Storm Wary Merchant and Offstage Players

A wary merchant ignores a Postman and faced writer as snow swirls outside. In a back room a writer, players with slips, and a stubborn man with whiskers guard a fragile scene, while a storm looms elsewhere.

Anti Gambling Crusade List Of Arrests In City

A city-wide anti gambling drive lists arrestees charged with maintaining a common nuisance a policy shop. Individuals include Thomas Parker Thomas Cameron John Mack Joseph Smith Samuel Kipsford Bernard Poole Charles Forster Alfred Smith William Nickerson Richard Dick William Wilson Jacob Grossman George Prang James Rice Mitchell Gadley Richard Connor Thomas Field William Irving Dandy Hamilton Patrick Donegan Daniel Johnston Fred Jones Daniel Quintard George Geary John Riley Daniel Golding John Scanlan George A Stetson John Allen and others.

Thomas Parker Merrimac Street Thomas Cameron Causeway Street John Mack Joseph Smith Blacktone Street Samuel Kipsford Washington Street Bernard Poole Atlantic Avenue Charles Forster Chatham Street Alfred Smith Water Street William H. Nickerson Richard Dick William Wilson Warrenton Street Jacob Grossman George Prang Winchester Street James Rice Piedmont Street Mitchell Gadley Engcland Street Richard Connor Thomas F. Field Willam Irving Dandy Hamilton Alden Court Patrick Donegan Daniel Johnston Fred Jones Daniel Quintard George Geary Alden Street John Riley Daniel Golding John Scanlan Norman Street George A. Stetson Howard Street John Allen Stoddard Street

Fifteen Arrestees Charged Over Gun at Crawford Run Shop

Fifteen men were arrested at 415 Harrison avenue and charged with being present where a gun by elements was found at John C. Crawford run shop. Each faced S10 fines. George J. Griffin was fined S100 for conducting a policy shop at No. 6 Kirkland street.

Harrison Avenue John C. Crawford George J. Griffin Kirkland Street

Open gambling dens spread across Boston area in wary year

The column lists numerous locations in Boston and Charlestown where policy, lottery, fare bank, and pool room operations are active or recently opened all in full operation. It notes growing scrutiny, arrests, and indictments tied to the Louisiana Lottery case, with officials likely to face multiple circuit court appearances and potential penalties.

Boston Louisiana Lottery Company New Orleans United States Rial Nro Chie New Post

Disturbed Reporter Confronts Charlestown Gang Scene

A reporter confronts a gang at 954 Main Street Charlestown where a man manning the cigar counter looked out as tensions flared. The incident centers on local crime activity and the reporter’s attempt to observe without escalating events.

Main Street Charlestown

Disgruntled Citizens Protest Wagering Ban in Charlestown

A group of disappointed policy devotees gathered on Main Street in Charlestown and lamented a law restricting open gambling. A postman among them criticized a cigar shop at 210 Main Street for avoiding compliance, while the shopkeeper denied any hidden goods behind a curtain and told the reporter no strangers were allowed.

Main Street Charlestown No. 210 Hanover

Entries for B A A games crack athletes and entries

Over five hundred men entered for the B A A games to be held Saturday evening. Harvard’s Matt Haven team is entered. Liebgold competes in both the mile run and the walk. A large list of entries appears for the three novice events. The following events and entries are listed.

Liebgold Harvard Matt Haven

American House Cafe Showcases Boston Masculine Taste

In Boston the American House Cafe on Hanover street attracts business men with a bright, spacious room once a billiard hall. It features electric lighting, colonial relief panels, and carved panels of a deer and boar. Open at 5:30 am for breakfast, staff work from dawn to after midnight, serving a steady stream of patrons in a homelike, table-service setting.

Boston Hanover Street

Post's List Details Police Raids On Gambling Houses

Three of the raided premises were exposed in these columns. John Allen of 4 Stoddard Street faced a raid by Station 3 with a search warrant, yielding type, a policy stamp, slips, and three boxes. Allen, 50, charged with maintaining a gambling nuisance. Station 2 seized a printing press, type, manifolds, and policy slips at 126 Water Street, and seized manifolds and dream books at 75 Devonshire Street. George A. Stetson, 42 Howard Street, arrested on a warrant for maintaining a policy shop.

John Allen Stoddard Street Station 3 Ailen Station 2 Water Street Devonshire Street George A. Stetson Howard Street

Suit Seeks Triple Damages For Roulette Losses At Hancock House

Edwin L. Bates sues John M. Reber and John A. Gallagher in superior Court claiming three times $1300 losses by James Fitzgerald and Charles H. Keyes on New Year’s night 1891 at the Old Hancock House rambling. The defendants, alleged hotel tenants, are to be liable under a law allowing a third party to sue within three months after gambling. Fitzgerald reportedly lost $600 and Keyes $400, with roulette named as the losing game. C. F. Eldredge represents the plaintiff. M. O. Adams appears for the defendants.

John M. Reber John A. Gallagher Hancock House Corncourt James Fitzgerald Charles H. Keyes Edwin L. Bates Reber and Gallagher Keyes Fitzgerald Uder Fitzgerald C. F. Eldredge

Colonial Express Day Seeks Tickets and Drawings

Through tickets and drawings for travel to Washington may be secured from Boca Palmer agent of Old Colony Railroad at 3 Old State House.

Colonial Express Washington Boca Palmer Azent Old Colony Railroad Old State Louse

Patsey Sheppard's Big Benefit Bill at Music Hall

Boston hosts a star studded boxing benefit featuring legendary and current fighters. Notable bouts include Mike Donovan against a New York opponent, Billy Edwards versus John Clarke, and Bill Plimmer versus Benny Murphy. The card also lists Johnny Griffin versus Billy Frazier and a main event Patsey Sheppard against Arthur Chambers with city officials in attendance.

Sheppard Boston Patsey Sheppard Music Hall Mike Donovan New York Billy Edwards John Clarke Philadephia Charley Norton Frank Moore Bill Plimmer England Harlem Spider Benny Murphy Johnny Griffin Billy Frazier Arthur Chambers Boston Athleic Club

Gipson's Rye Whiskeys Celebrated for Parity and Excellence

Gipson's Rye Whiskeys are praised for absolute parity and superior quality. Suitable for family and medicinal use they are offered by reliable dealers.

Gipson

Patent Infringement Suit On Unhairing Machine

In United States Circuit Court on Feb 11 the case Aprice J J F De Lorea versus Reuben Arey continued. Suit seeks damages for alleged patent infringement of an unhairing and scouring machine. Attorneys J M Hall for plaintiff and R W Foster for defendant.

United States Circuit Court J. J

Salvage libel over bark Olive Mount after Boston tow

United States District Court Feb 11 heard libel by J J News on Newson et al against bark Olive Mount. Libellants allege saving the vessel from fire off Scituate July 19 1891 aboard tug William Sprague. Value set at 8000, respondents admit saving but claim 2500 paid to Boat Company. Accusation of misappropriation by libellants. Decision reserved.

United States District Court Boston Boston To Boat Company Sprague B. Hall J. L. Bates Lee Dabney F. Cunningham

Supreme Judicial Court case dismisses for settlement

In Suffolk a Superior Court session reports the suit by Colonel Hanley Logan and James Dooling against John J McCormack and others over a Back Bay land purchase. Plaintiffs seek a trust claim after paying $40 000 cash and $40 000 mortgage but allege only $18 000 paid. Settlement ends with defendants keeping land and plaintiffs receiving about $50 000. Multiple attorneys and related docket notes follow detailing various civil actions and interim rulings.

Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Barker J. Dooling McCormack Pyt. Hanley L. J. Logan James Dooling John J. McComack Horace W. Jordan James Mnniler 7. H. Dunham New York Samuel Hane Paintiffs Rider & Wait Solomon Lincoln Thomas Gargan L. Rand Moorfeld Storey Hatchins & Wheeler James R. Murphy Francis Burke J. &. Kennedy Et al Ff.a. Cutting I. A. Cutting Hau A. S. Hal Graver F. Joy Moritz Maverick Bank Moritz, Falisman & Oppenheimer Beal

Superior Court Suffolk Is Feb 11 First Session Judge Sherman

The record lists tort and contract cases including Sherman court actions with damages claimed over $2000 for false arrest, multiple dockets with defendants and plaintiffs, and proceedings across first to third sessions. Notable items include Morse v Kelly Eschidson v Young and Paine v Dickson, with various verdicts, adjournments, and defense teams noted.

Superior Court Suffolk, Is Sherman H. Sweet D. F. Kimball F. Hutchinson W. H. Preble L. Whipple

Cambridge Superior Court Case List and Trials

Middlesex session reports Writ of entry actions against Arthur D. Mallell and Traders National Bank unresolved fraud claim over 117 shares of Wainwright Manufacturing. Docket includes assignees Chipman vs Meallell and Chipman vs Traders National Bank with counsel listed. Other contested libels for divorce and cases against Cambridge entities appear in order with pursuing judges Hopkins and list numbers 3928, 4061, 4285, 4491, 4524.

Middlesex Cambridge George W. Chipman Arthur D. Me Lell N Traders’ National Bank Wainwright Manufacturing Company W. B. French Samuel Hoar A. LD. McClellan Merchts Natl Bank Yavehill Iron Worss Vellmer Gould Hurley O’sullivan Jumerson Hea Hopkins

Italian suspect in Boston to be held for Italian request

Secretary Blaine told the Italian chargé d affaires that Cireiace Vento, arrested in Boston for murder in Avellino, Italy, will be detained briefly pending the Italian government's wishes. A likely extradition request is anticipated.

Washington Blaine Cireiace Vento Boston Avillino Italy

Measuring Ocean Waves With Floating Barometer

An innovative method uses a sensitiveeroid barometer on the water to record wave heights. In calm seas forty feet is average, rising in violent gales. The note promotes G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskeys, claiming growing popularity and urging purchase through Drugeists and Grocers, with the firm name on the label and cork in Boston, Massachusetts.

G. O. Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Boston Mass

FREER TRADE IDEAS AT MASSACHUSETTS COLUMBIAN EXPO DINNER

Merchants Club of Boston applauded Colonel Bullock as he urged free trade at the Parker House. He praised Massachusetts as a leader in manufactures machinery and education for the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition. Notables including Governor Russell General Corcoran and John C Wyman attended as speakers and supporters.

The Merchants’ Club of Boston Colonel Bullock Massachusetts Times Bullock Parker House Chicago Russell Corcoran J. E. Burnett John W. Candier Dalton Miles John C. Wiman E. C. Hovey B. F. Stevens China Buliock Congress United States Candler Freeman Palmer E. Clarence Hovey Tla.l Clark University Hovey Alice Freeman Palmer Russel Charles M. Kurtz Department of Fine Arts

Foster Cancels Boston Lincoln Dinner Speech

Washington February 11 General John W Foster has been forced to cancel his engagement to speak at the Lincoln anniversary dinner in Boston tomorrow evening.

Foster Washington John W. Foster Boston

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