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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1892
Page
5
Readers are told of a curious scene in a West End gambling venue where patrons faced a tense moment as police intervene. Chel sea Spider features in the latest lottery news, while gamblers encounter trouble, prompting questions about law and luck in the city.
A list of residents charged with maintaining a common nuisance a policy shop reveals gamblers operating near doors and police proximity. The Post questions police action and laments open betting and lax patrols on Green street and Washington street with vivid scenes of a plate-game bust and a Post reporter invited for drinks.
Fifteen men arrested at 415 Harrison avenue for being present where gaming implements were found were fined 10 dollars each. George J Griffin faces a separate 100 dollar fine for conducting a policy shop at 6 Kirkland street. Richard Dick and William Wilson, charged with writing policy at 6 Warrenton place, were fined 100 dollars each and appealed. Michael King alias Gadley, charged with writing policy at 30 Kneeland street, fined 100 dollars and appealed. Patrick Donegan and four others charged with writing envelope policy at 5 Alden street were fined 100 dollars each.
No. 11 Harrison Avenue Extension policy is closed. No. 155 Court Street brace faro bank appears in the text as a named location and a gambling reference without additional context.
A compiled street by street list shows numerous addresses where lottery tickets, policy games, wheel of fortune, and other gambling activities remain in full operation. Places include Water street Court street Faneuil Hall square Exchange street and Washington street addresses, with clubs and offices masquerading as legitimate ventures.
A Boston Postman observes a street corner gamble in a Green Street establishment where a deck of shells and a pea game ensnare players and spectators. The operator shuffles shells under a curtain, tricks participants, and profits as the crowd bets. the Postman narrowly avoids risking money while watching No 1 win and lose in quick, deceptive plays.
Lawrence Landham frets over a personal crisis in Boston as a false alarm about a catastrophe opens a path to reconciliation with his wife. A fire engine and a late night visit culminate in the couple realizing the danger was imagined. The scene shifts to warmth as they embrace and redefine their plans.
A Postman visits 339 Washington street to test a brokerage office linked to L. F. Foster & Co. He buys a Mexican lottery ticket for the looming Grand Lottery Juarez. A bearded Chelsea Spider notes the scheme as two men guide him to a ticket box amid circulars claiming official hits and prize payments. The arrangement mirrors familiar crooked lottery operations.
In Hartrorp two faremen Wice and Dobson were tried for operating a gaming venue. Each received an $80 fine plus costs. Wice was acquitted on railroading a fare bank, Dobson fined $20. The court ordered destruction of a $250 to $300 layout. In Lynn, authorities moved on gamblers as 34 suspects were arraigned in Police District Court. Prosecution led by Hurlbut with Fisk defending. Charles A. Smith, proprietor at 8339 Union street, was chosen for the first case. Dep Chief Neal testified he found several men and a man named Stackpole at Smith’s place around 3 pm Saturday.
Frederick H. Lewis secretary of the Board of Trade spoke at the Woburn meeting on the unsatisfactory fire alarm system. He cited mixed Gamewell and Stevens components causing bell and tapper confusion and urged a thorough city investigation. He warned hydrant key variations and potential insurance rate increases if fixes are delayed. The issue was referred to a committee.
A witness testified that a policy game was played at Smith's place with three numbers and money changing hands. Judge Berry ruled it a game of chance. Smith was fined $75 while Michael Hoey John Moran W E French and Fred Welch of Market Street were fined. Spectators in the raid were fined $5 each.
Reported plan suggests the Louisiana Lottery will move operations to Mexico in 1893 with Mexican American English and Spanish drawings. President Diaz is said to favor the plan if terms with Mexico match those with Louisiana. The scheme includes multi nation branding and use of express carriers to fund and deliver prizes.
The quartet of d up burglars captured by Division 4 about a month ago faced sentencing before Judge Maynard. John Martin received eighteen months at the House of Correction, Llerbert Green and John Turner were sent to the Concord reformatory, while the remaining member was placed on probation.
In East Cambridge Superior Criminal Court Judge Hopkins sentenced Alphonso Bullens to five years in State prison at hard labor and one day in solitary confinement. Bullens assaulted J W Woodlock a brakeman on the Boston and Albany railroad, slashing his face and hands and pleaded guilty to assault with intent to harm.
Washington Feb 15 The committee on ways and means approved the full text of Chairman Springer s bill to admit wool free of duty and cut tariffs on manufactured woollen goods. Burrows argues sub committee in charge should review. Mills denies plans for a tariff bill and pledges to back any right proceeding. The farmer gains free binding twine and cotton bagging and a lower duty on wool products, with cheaper sisal and manilla materials.
Judson Hamilton and Elizabeth Hines wed in the city on January 31 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R. O'Donnell.
Death notices from February list Jacob Felt 71, Mary C Marsh 81, Sarah Young 55, Margaret Fenton 84, Catherine Nairne Brooklyn, Martha Stone 72, Susan Capella 72, Frank Dakin 79, Albert Dutton 60, Frederick Fox 55. Also Frederick Searle Kinney 1 year, with other locals noted and a Hartford funeral for Fox.
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