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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1894

Page

6

Frank Saggese accused of leading padrone scheme in Hartford

Boston based Frank Saggese known as Frank Riggs is accused in Hartford despatches of collecting over 200 dollars from 75 Italian men promised work on Hartford street cars. Inquiry notes he recruited men from Boston, some worked, others were left unpaid amid scarce food. Clergyman Gaetano Conte fronts anti padrone complaints. Saggese admits gathering funds for fares, claims 65 men traveled, 40 employed, 20 worked then. Authorities report his arrest for drunkenness and license violations.

Boston Frank Saggese Frank Hartford, Conn Hartford Mr. Saggese Gaetano Conte Saggese North End Eastern Avenue G. 8S. Barnes Francisco Barnes Padrone

Salvation Wedding in Chelsea Barracks Ceremony

The Salvation Army held its first Chelsea wedding at their Broadway barracks with spectators paying ten cents. Miss Etta Wilson of Boston and John Fraize of Chelsea, sergeant major, exchanged vows in Army uniform as Rev. Charles B. Jefferson officiated. The couple live at 63 Cherry Street after a reception with corps members.

Salvationists Chelsea Broadway Etta Wilson West Hagle Street Boston Army Cherry Street

Reverend Moran Led North End Church and Poor Aid

The Rev. Father Michael Moran, long time pastor of St Stephen's Church in the North End, died after a two year cancer illness. He built a great church and school property, aided the poor, and was a noted scholar. His death drew tribute from parishioners, clergy, and local officials. An obsequy and funeral arrangements were announced, with a confirmation of clergy presence and a procession to St Augustine Cemetery.

Father Michael Moran New England St. Stephen’s Church North End Father Moran John B. Moran Roxbury Killilea Knappe Dolan Father Killilea Moran Ireland St. John N. B Boston Dwight School Concord Street Old Dwight School Old English High School Bedford Street Holy Cross College Worcester St. Charles College Maryland St. Mary Matthew Keany St. Stephen’s Brighton St. John’s Hall John F. Fitzgerald Daniel D. Rourke Edward J. Flynn St. Augustine Cemetery South Boston Martin F. Ryder James Otis Fallon Thomas McCullough Jeremiah J. Crowley John W. Dolan James E. Crotty Patrick J. Green Patrick Collins Charles Logue James Burns North Square Williams Brady Bishop Brady Thomas McGuinness Jamaica Plain William J. Millerick Wakefield Evs P. B. Murphy Saxonville Ugh J. Mulligan Chelsea Joseph Sheeran Philip Gormley Charlestown Eculogy D. J. O'Farrell Melrose Eadward J. Flynn John F. Gillespie John O'Hare Bernard Keany St. Stephen’s Women's Catholic

Utah Is All But In As Senate Amends House Bill

In Washington July 12 the House accepted Senate amendments to the Utah statehood bill and to the post office appropriation for year ending June 30, 1895. The Senate also amended various measures and the pensions and military academy bills, while conference appointments were named. The Senate approved army appropriations including signals service and recruiting budgets, set fortifications funding at 2,779,000 with added items, and adjourned after dispatching part of the river and harbor bill.

Washington House Senate Utah Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee On Labor O’neil Mass Williams Dem Ill Bingham Rep Penn Signal Corps Brice, Gorman Cullom

New England river and harbor items in congressional bill

Washington July 12 lists river and harbor appropriations for New England. Maine totals include Rockland 31000 Moosehead bar 6000 Portland harbor 20000 Belfast 8000. New Hampshire funds cover Little Harbor 10000 Burlington 10000 and major Boston harbor deepening 250000 with Nantasket Beach channel option. Other towns and rivers across Massachusetts Rhode Island and Cape Ann receive scattered sums, with projects for Lynn Salem Nantucket New Bedford Bristol and surrounding harbors and rivers.

Washington New England Maine Rockland Moosehead Bar Portland Harbor Belfast New Hampshire Little Harbor Burlington Boston Harbor Nantasket Beach Lynn Harbor Salem Harbor South River Nantucket Newburyport Plymouth Provincetown Scituate Hyannis Vineyard Haven Sandy Bay Cape Ann New Bedford Wareham Martha's Vineyard Canapbcll Channel Block Island R. I Newport Porow River Taunton River Weymouth Essex River Mystic Malden

Cambridge and Somerville Druggists to Close Sundays

The Cambridge and Somerville Druggists' Association met at Nahant with 22 members. H. B. Garcelon was elected president, E. H. La Pierre vice president, F. W. Reeves secretary, and E. F. Chaffee treasurer. Directors include J. H. Hubbard A. E. Lynch C. S. Lombard Cambridge and G. H. Condin T. F. Fenelon Somerville. They voted to close all operations on Sundays.

Cambridge and Somerville Druggists’ Association Nahant S. Garcelon Somerville E. H. la Pierre Cambridge F. W. Reeves E. F. Chaffee A. K. Lynch J. H. Sullivan T. F. Gaffey A. C. Saunders G. H. Talbot C. S. Lombard Charles E. Combs T. W. Shaw J. C. Silvia J. C. Yale

Morocco Manufacturers Aids Leather Leaders Meeting in Lynn

The national Morocco Manufacturers Association met in Lynn with members from leather centers nationwide. President Postle presided, Eugene Barry was named secretary pro tem, and $397.37 was reported in treasury. Resolutions honored late member William T. McNeeley. Officers elected: J Parke Postle president, A B Martin first VP, Henry Burke second VP, Charles A Meurer secretary, M S Atkinson treasurer. Mayor Harwood attended. next meeting date to be set.

Massachusetts Morocco Manufacturers’ Association National Association Lynn Oxford Club House Postle Eugene Barry Treasury William T. McNeeley Association J. Parke Postle A. B. Martin Henry Burke Philadelphia Charles A. Meurer M.S. Atkinson Baltimore Lynn Woods Swampscott Harwood

Strength marvel Annie Abbott wowed Boston Press Club

Georgia born strongwoman Annie Abbott, famed for resisting 3200 pounds, entertained Boston journalists from four to six PM. She lifted six men, held eggs unbroken, and pinned a public official to lift a daughter only with two fingers. Her feats were described with little explanation beyond geometry hints.

Sandow Annie Abbott Georgia Europe America Boston Press Club Boston Mrs. Abbott Holy Land Prince of Wales

Fitchburg Station Hinted for New City Theatre Site

The Fitchburg railroad station on Causeway Street is eyed for a future theatre as a possible relocation of the Fitchburg road building timed for early fall. A. H. Dexter proposes a suburban amusement house with capitalists ready to fund the venture, citing late trains as a strong draw. The depot’s historic use as an entertainment hall during Jenny Lind era is noted, but Dexter could not be reached for comment.

Fitchburg Causeway Street A. H. Dexter Grand Opera House Dexter P. T. Barnum Jenny Lind Boston

Wild Flower Portfolios Get Extra Lithographic Presses

The American Lithograph Company announces twenty nine presses secured for Buck and Co to meet demand for The Wild Flowers of America laboring to guarantee prompt, quality production. G H Buck & Co publish the Wild Flower Portfolios and The Wild Flowers of America in New York with broad backing.

Boston Post American Lithograph Company G. H. Buek & Co New York Messrs G. H. Buck & Co Wild Flowers of America Messrs. Buck & Co American Lithograph Co G. W. Donaldson

Stetson Vows to Move Elsewhere Over Shore Property Row

Beverly July 12. Theatre manager John Stetson of Boston says he will leave town if he cannot possess the share he believes he bought on Elm street. He built a barbed wire fence to block intruders who claim long occupancy and access rights, while residents refuse to vacate and appeal to the Board of Selectmen.

Beverly John Stetson Boston Board of Selectmen Stetson Turner Elm Street Brice S. Evans Mr. Stetson Thomas Randall

Burglars enter Ashmont home in summer district

Burglars entered the residence of J Granville Young Jr at Adams and Beaumont streets Ashmont Tuesday night taking small ware valued at 15 dollars. With many houses vacant for summer, Police District 1 Captain Merrick appoints special officers to guard these properties.

J. Granville Young, Jr Adams and Beaumont Ashmont Police District 1 Merrick

First Annual Field Day Set For Spy Pond July 21

Father Scully gymnasium held a meeting to finalize plans for the inaugural field day at Spy Pond on Saturday July 21. Events include running races, a potato race, high jump, hop, and a team race with entries closing July 18. Dancing will follow with Wiggin's Orchestra and a ball game between Aquinas Cadets and the gymnasium nine in the afternoon. Official appointments include Referee Peter Kelly and Starter John Graham.

Father Scully Spy Pond J. Frank Facey Central Square Wiggin Aquinas Peter Kelly John Graham R. P. Russell J. P. Willams John Clawson R. Doherty J. Coyle Thomas Riley J. F. Moakley Michael Foley R. Bryme John Bowler Charlesbank Gymnasium J. P. Walsh Boston College J. F. Facey Riverside Boat Club G. F. Brown Morris Stearn D. Bowen Father Scully Gymnasium William Dumbrnsky

Welsh Held For Trial In Somerville Breakings

Angus Welsh alias Joseph Smith, 19, and James Brennan 19 and Frederick W. McGinnis 18, appeared in Somerville Police Court to answer charges of breaks in the city. Welsh arraigned for breaking and entering George A. Brown’s Laurel street residence on June 20 with larceny of clothing, jewelry and $150. Held for probable cause in $1000 for October term of the Superior Court. Brennan and McGinnis not pressed due to lack of witness identification.

Angus Welsh Joseph Smith James Brennan Frederick W. McGinnis Somerville Welsh George A. Brown Laurel Street Brennan McGinnis

Commodore Miller Named to Vacant Charlestown Yard Post

Commodore Joseph M. Miller is slated to fill the Charlestown Navy Yard vacancy created by Rear-Admiral Fyffe’s retirement on the 26th list. Miller, recently promoted to his current role, has led the receiving ship Vermont in New York and previously commanded the Wabash in Boston for three years, earning wide esteem as his return is celebrated.

Joseph M. Miller Charlestown Navy Yard Fyffe Commodore Miller Vermont New York Boston

Barrett Plans Lynn Campaign Rally Before 8 Oclock

Lynn July 12 A Seventh District electoral clash moves forward with Speaker Barrett to meet supporters at the Revere House in Lynn shortly before eight. E B Hayes has begun preliminary steps and counts possible votes while Barrett targets the opponent's home turf with strong local backing.

Lynn Barrett Revere House E. B. Hayes

Graves Couple Delayed Arrival From Cambridge to New York

Andy Graves and his Cambridge bride Genevieve Hearne arrived in New York after a steamer delay. They missed Boston by days and have kept a quiet profile since landing. Cambridge friends and Boston clubs note the groom’s happy news and expect few public appearances for weeks.

Andy” Graves Cambridge New York Boston Post Prince Street Genevieve Hearne Andrew Graves Andy Metropolis

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