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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1895
Page
5
The piece argues wide skirts make feet look smaller, boosting popularity. It notes reformers’ views and the vanity driving fashion, linking the trend to the dinner gown en train with rich brocade and fur trim, while mentioning sleeves and the desire for small hands.
The Eastern section’s fifth annual junior department convention opened at First Congregational Church Chelsea with 150 boys from across the eastern state. Subdued prayers and songs opened the afternoon, followed by addresses on entertainment standards and club usefulness. Robert Bakeman of Chelsea elected president. others named vice presidents and secretaries. Local leaders J W Stickney Mrs Thomas Martin and W H Whipple spoke during the evening program.
Chelsea parish division hosted its third annual ball at Granite Hall with Fitz's orchestra performing a concert program before the grand march led by Floor Director John P. Deasey and his wife. Deasey was aided by Patrick Cronin and a long list of helpers, while the reception committee included Patrick E. Green, Patrick J. Dwyer, David C. Finney, John J. McGlinchey, and Daniel Collins.
The national secretary Henry J L Canfield moved into new quarters at 30 West Street yesterday afternoon. He will oversee society duties and take charge of the editorial section of Onward the official organ of the Universalist youth. The paper will be issued weekly instead of twice monthly.
Patrolman Henry P. Brady of Division 11 faced trial for being absent from 10 p.m. December 1 to 10 a.m. December 2. He pleaded guilty claiming illness after a theatre visit and ginger, then sleep. Captain Merrick and Lt. Hunt testified in his behalf. The case is under advisement.
Police fear trouble as twenty nonunion workers from New York, mostly Germans and Swedes, arrive by train and head to strikers’ HQ. Judge Carter fines six strike participants $10 each for last Friday’s affray, while unions prepare meals, crews, and a commissary to sustain the strike.
The Academy of Music by the Haverhill City Band raised about 300 for the strikers through a benefit. Women leading the effort at Cutters Hall on Merrimac street and Emerson street organize daily and share influence to pressure employers for fair wages, even as many have found work in shops not affected by the strike.
A Haverhill firm with striking workers sent a representative to Lynn to hire shoemakers for the abandoned positions. He set up on Munroe street, hired many applicants, then revealed the work was in Haverhill. Pickets confronted him. the agent left town as reports said he would cover travel costs and even offered to buy machinery for the stitching room.
Provincetown reports a down year despite more fish caught. Twenty-nine vessels over twenty tons totaled 253 422 in stock with Julia Costa Joseph Silva's Nellie G Adams Rose Cabral among top profits. Highest crew shares reached 559 on Merritt and 500 on Rose Cabral, but overall prices were lower and losses included Gracie H Benson collision deaths and a Georges Bank overboard loss. Zephyr wrecked November 1 awaiting repairs. Joseph A Manta withdrawn and converted for whaling.
The article outlines upcoming engagements across Boston venues. Rose Coghlan at Hollis and Morrison at Bowdoin Square end their current runs with afternoon and evening shows. Canary and Lederer present Passing Show at Columbia Theatre as the next attraction. Multiple stars including John E. Henshaw and Seymour Hess headline, with Coghlan’s company and John T. Sullivan in support.
Washington January 18 The Treasury gold reserve fell to 70 712 125 after today’s withdrawals The New York export shipment reached 3 5 million Since November 22 gold from the second bond issue has reduced the Treasury by over 40 million in gold and about 58 million with premium Officials say receipts are rising and February may balance expenditures January remains the heavy spending month including large interest payments and over 2 000 dollars paid to Central Pacific railroads A third bond issue may be ordered if the reserve dips below 50 million
New England Woman's Press Association hosted a four to six reception at Parker House for Sorosis leaders Mrs. William Tod Helmuth and Mrs. Newton. Guests included Miss Helen M. Winslow, Miss Isabel Loughlin, Miss Gertrude Menard, and many Boston figures such as Dana Estes, Ruth McEnery Stuart, and Eugene Field's daughter Miss Mary French Field.
The will of Lauren Kingsbury, Needham, filed at Dedham, leaves $250 to Horace Hastings of Boston editor of the Christian for spreading gospel truth and $250 to I C Wellcome of Yarmouth, Me director of the Scripture Publication Society for gospel work. It also bequeaths $100 to the American Baptist Home Mission Society of Boston and $100 to the American Baptist Missionary Union for foreign missions. The will, executed Feb 15 1889, names nephew John Kingsbury as executor.
The Wednesday morning account from the Post corrects the master of ceremonies to Mr. Jake Ennis for the reception and concert honoring Miss Lottie Agnes Philbrick of Charles Town. The grand march was led by Miss Philbrick and her brother Frank J. Philbrick.
Fram ingham farmers suffer tuberculin test effects as the third carload of cattle condemned by the test is shipped for slaughter from the herds of Moses Ellis George B. Brown Frank Simpson R. L. Day and others. Many herds remain to be examined and will be soon.
John O Connell of Aborn Street is wanted for cruelty to two cows. A warrant was issued after police found one cow dead and the other near death in a filthy stable with no food. Post mortem showed nothing nutritious in the dead cow’s stomach. S P C A agent Burrill called the case the worst he had seen.
Mathurin Bioiteau a coal heaver for Boston and Maine was struck on the Ferry Street crossing while crossing tracks. The engine shifted and he lost both legs and one arm. doctors say the injuries are fatal.
Adolph Segal, famed plant builder, moves to erect a 38.6 million dollar sugar refinery in Camden with capacity of seven barrels daily. Site measures 500 by 1350 feet. Ground clearing underway as work proceeds rapidly. Operator details kept private but the plant will face the Sugar Trust in competition. A Boston backed group may form the new refining concern.
Hazleton Pa Jan 18 A Pennsylvania freight train fell into a coal mine while crossing the high valley tracks at Audenried. The engine barely cleared the brink as six cars were wrecked and two cars of sugar and lumber plus the locomotive tender vanished from sight. A passenger train narrowly avoided the same fate. No lives were lost.
Sherman Hoer was yesterday appointed by Judge Putnam master in the matter of the American Building Loan and Investment Society now under a receiver. Assets in the state total about 54,640 with no general assets. The fund of 954,000 funds realization, management, and distribution and bears a pro rata share of receivership charges, paid before general charges from the fund, subject to equitable adjustment and repayment from future general assets under this jurisdiction.
The Milton fire department held its fourth annual ball at the Town Hall to benefit the Firemen's Relief Association. Grand march led by Chief Engineer and President George F. Choate and Mrs. Choate, followed by more than ten couples.
The Rambler Social Club of East Boston held its seventh grand social in Lyceum Hall last evening. It was a very enjoyable affair and a success in every way.
James Logan Gordon will speak on What is Inspiration at Association Hall Boylston corner of Berkeley Streets on Sunday at 4 o clock. A boy choir will perform singing prior to the talk.
Dover Delaware January 18 two more fruitless ballots were cast in a joint session for the United States Senate. The tally matched the prior ballots, keeping the deadlock unresolved as lawmakers continue voting.
Dense funeral cortege fills Chelsea Bridge following Mary Roach death at 59 after a three month illness. Husband Richard Roach ex‑Representative and councilman. eight children, six living. Services at St Stephen's and Holy Cross with high requiem mass and notable officials in attendance. Floral tributes, large procession to Malden cemetery. memorials from Public Gardens, police, and community figures.
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