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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1892
Page
8
The Police Commission states its limited powers hinder progress, saying it does what it can but finds the law defective and slow to address issues. They urge revision to empower quicker action and enforcement.
A list names Thomas Parker Thomas Cameron John Mack Joseph Smith Samuel Hosford Feernard Poole Charles Forster Alfred Smith Williams H Nickerson George C Wade Jacob Grossman George Prang James Rice John Riley Daniel Golding John Scanlan George A Stetson John Allen and others charged with maintaining a common nuisance a policy shop Smith Allen Po o Nickerson For stery also charged with maintaining gambling nuisances
No 11 Harrison Avenue Extension policy closed No 155 Court Street brace fare bank No 126 Water Street policy closed No 8 Pleasant Street Trimountain Club policy closed.
Fifteen men were arrested at 415 Harrison avenue and fined 8 each for being present where gaming implements were found. John C Crawford’s alleged establishment is cited. Other defendants include John Griffin fined 100 for conducting a policy shop on Kirkland street. Richard Dick and William Wilson fined 100 each for writing policy on War renton place, appealed. Michael Hing alias Gadley fined 100 for writing policy on Kneeland street. Patrick Donegan and others named for writing envelope policy at Alden street fined 100 each. Thomas Curtis, for gaming, fined 50.
A reporter presented a Post list of gaming houses to Chairman Whiting of the Police Board. The commissioner stated officials act under the law to suppress gambling, and defended the labeling while noting attempts to curb the activity.
The article discusses state tolerance for gambling via a special charter, criticizing officials for inaction and blaming a deficient law. It notes a judge’s opinion on illustrations not triggering enforcement and cites a New York publication as evidence. The Post’s ongoing gaming house exposé counters claims that gamblers are beyond reach.
Malden residents react to late policy developments as the City Press reports one quarter of locals know where policy can be viewed and police raid two shops, shoemaker Robert Miller and barber James Sheldon, uncovering slips and dream books. The town, like nearby Boston, claims major losses to policy sharks with writers operating across regions and daily payouts reaching thousands.
The Central Labor Union discussed condemning a thirty year lease of city streets to a West End rapid transit line and opposing street giveaways. They formed a legislative committee and approved investigations into the Anti-tenement House League and United Garment Workers charges, while voting against immigration restrictions.
A young man earns a notable post after rumors of Post Dime Wants' prominence spread through town. The opportunity is described as a treasure, but a tongue in cheek warning about indigestion accompanies the quirky verse.
A fragmentary notice lists whiskey aged four years offered at three dollars per gallon. It mentions Blanchard and Fakehar at docks 14 to 17 and a price of one dollar for certain items. The incomplete source limits full details.
The New York Herald prints two letters on the Democratic presidential candidates. Congressman Fellows lauds Hill as the true New York leader, while Everett Wheeler argues Cleveland embodies Democratic principles and would unite independents. Both praise party loyalty, critique Hill’s ambtion, and warn that Hill cannot win Northern states while Cleveland offers broader appeal.
A Democratic supporter, writing as a long-time member, asserts steadfast loyalty to party principles. He notes voting with the party in all national questions since adulthood, giving time and money willingly, and urges leaders to value experienced members and seek their cooperative support.
The opening date for electric car service over the Harvard bridge is not yet set. The Bridge Commission denies placing trolley poles between tracks, while West End residents oppose this as it would require relaying tracks farther apart. The issue remains undecided with South Boston service hoped next.
The late Captain Daniel Sargent of the Twenty fourth Massachusetts Veterans was buried from King's Chapel on Saturday afternoon with Rev Stopford Wentworth Brooke presiding. General Stephen M Weld and several Colonels and Majors attended, representing the Loyal Legion. interment followed at Mit Auburn.
Few grip cases noted in the city with only four deaths from this cause last week, two of which were complicated. The total weekly deaths reached 206, up from 184 a year earlier, while eight deaths were from violent causes. No typhus was discovered.
At Association Hall in Charlestown on Saturday evening a piano was presented to the Sailor's Haven. Bishop Brooks took part in the services and a fine musical programme was offered. Attending were ex-Alderman B. F. Stacey, Rev. Frederick B. Allen, superintendent of Episcopal City Mission, and William H. Lincoln of Leyland Steamship Co. Lincoln gave the presentation speech. Allen thanked the donors. Stacey served as chairman as the meeting drew a large crowd.
John Batson, 34, held at Station 5 on robbery charges against William H. Whittemore of Scituate. Theft at 3 Emerald Street last night included a silver watch and a $20 mileage ticket aboard the Boston & Albany line. valuables unrecovered. Harold Webber admitted guilt after a bundle containing $15 worth of tennis goods was found. Horace Partridge & Co. goods also missing. Inspector Knox investigating.
Mrs William D Sullivan wife of the Globe city editor died at her Somerville home after a long illness. Born Alice White Hayward she was daughter of the late Daniel H Hayward of 14 Cherry street a respected Somerville citizen and Boston businessman. Her bronchial condition worsened to consumption in recent months.
The Ashmont Improvement Club of Dorchester dined at the Copley Square Hotel Saturday and celebrated the birth of Waslington. Rev Dr Arthur Little and Hon Join Conness attended with Little elected an honorary member. Gerry urged Boston Common preservation and protest against taking a strip for modern traffic, with a vote to send to the Legislature. Other speakers included J Loring Thayer, Dr Babbitt, Morgan of the Dorchester Beacon, D 0 5 Lowell, ex-City Architect Atwood and ex-Alderman Carruth.
In the United States Circuit Court on Feb 20 a suit by Overman Wheel Company against Elliott Hickory Cycle Company seeks to restrain infringement of a patent for a rubber bicycle tire granted to Albert H. Overman on April 14, 1885 and assigned to the complainant. The respondent demurred claiming non patentability and improper signing by Overman alone. Arguments heard and decision reserved. Chamberlain White Mills for complainant. W A Redding for respondent. Also J B Floyd vs E F Merrill Jr for deceit in stock sale of Haverhill Roller & Loboggan Company. case finished and under advisement with counsel listed.
Massachusetts Reform Club speakers push for a national conference in New York to back Cleveland, tariff reform, and a sound currency while opposing Hill. Leaders include Codman, Walker, Atkinson, Everett, Russell, Williams, Hoar, and Rayner, with pledges to support honest taxation and Democratic integrity.
United States District Court announces Tuesday February 23 as the day to take up jury case trials as Nelson presides. The note appears in the February 20 filing.
Supreme Court in Suffolk notes no cases will be taken up this week as jail court visits occur Tuesday. Superior Court plans motions Tuesday and equity assignments Wednesday with lists of cases to be printed tomorrow.
Advertises Gibson's pure rye whiskey as of natural flavor and superior quality for family and medicinal use, offered for sale by reliable dealers.
Washington announces a forthcoming substantial dividend for Maverick National Bank depositors around April 1. The exact percentage is undecided, but will not be under ten percent and likely higher. Sixty percent in dividends has already been collected, with the final twenty percent instalment currently paid.
L H Palmer, agent Old Colony Railroad at 3 Old State House, offers through tickets and drawing-room car seats for the Colonial Express day train from Boston to Washington. Tickets available through Palmer at the Old State House office.
Boston readies for a Thursday night cake walk at Music Hall with Miss Blizzard dancing the Buzzard Lope and Jim Dandy Dick presiding. Winners receive prizes including piano, seal skin sacque, and gold and silver trophies. a Post prize offers free ads for six months.
Frederick A Norton aged 26 of 2 Dimont Street Jamaica Plain was arrested by a central office inspector on charges of obtaining Lt George H Payne signature for advertising orders in theatrical programmes Aurie Frantz arrested by Station 2 officer for breaking and entering Fred W Rottmann store 17 Province Street on Aug 16 with alleged larceny of razors bones strops brushes and clippers valued at 200 part of the property recovered
A long article notes Lowell Cricket Club joined the Amateur Athletic Union but seeks to play professional bowler Chambers on a Boston Athletic Association schedule. It explains A A U limits, possible cross rules, and outlines cross country and athletic events at Melrose with entries, times, and notable participants.
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