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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1894
Page
2
Rioting worsened on the Rock Island railroad at Guthrie Oklahoma as bridges, trains, and telegraph lines were attacked. County Attorney Asher was detained by a vigilant Round Pond committee and barely escaped hanging. Governor Lowe issued a proclamation and offered a $500 reward to curb arson and lawlessness.
In Framingham on July 17 the Second Brigade opened its camp amid fog and heat. The Ninth, 700 strong under Colonel Bogan, led the march, followed by the Eighth, 713 men under Colonel Dodge. Major Grady oversaw brigade duties as 86-degree heat rose to 78 in the evening. Three Eighth men died at dress parade. rifle, cavalry and artillery units conducted drills and competitions throughout.
The Echo is a bright little publication dedicated to West End employee interests and released today. It highlights local labor topics, community notices, and workplace updates for workers in the area.
In Charlestown a tense Senate fight looms with Hayes, Corbett, and Mahoney as main players. Hayes and Corbett split from law partners while factions urge one to withdraw. Mahoney enters the race vowing to finish strong, backed by supporters in Ward 3 Bunker Hill.
Chicago July 17 The Pullman strike dispute intensifies as Vice-President Wickes suggests reopening the works only if workers apply for jobs and wages are raised where seen too low. The piece accuses the company of rent extortion, controlled housing, and a system that keeps workers enslaved to the town while profits rise and arbitration is rejected.
A Navy Department official warned that passing a Meyers act amendment to pay enlisted men monthly would require a multi million dollar appropriation. Sailors claim current pay is at the discretion of ship officers, with debt prepayments and delayed access to wages creating desertions and discontent. Olio of reform proposals include retirement after thirty years and promotion schemes while ending special service.
North Cambridge reels from a recent blaze at Dolherty's Express barn on Cogswell avenue with nine horses saved and losses mounting for Dolherty, Tubie, and Boyle. Residents suspect arson, with one witness claiming a man fled the scene and others noting a stray spark from a passing locomotive. officials disagree, while some cite a firebug gang as the cause.
A massive explosion at Stockton No. 8 near Hazelton, Pennsylvania, kills or wounds a large group of miners. Twelve or more men are believed killed, with only one body identified. The Linderman & Skeer mine complex serves isolated hamlets. dynamite and caps were distributed to workers at the shaft.
On July 17 a 15 year old brunette Jes sie Trask drowned after drifting beyond depth while bathing near the floating wharf. 17 year old Alice Miner, a capable swimmer, rescued her but Jessie's danger persisted until Miss Winthrop, a Boston actress bathing nearby, assisted and saved her as she sank the final time.
At Buzzard's Bay on July 17, Mrs Cleveland met Helen Keller, who is deaf, dumb and blind, introduced by Miss Derby of Boston. The meeting was described as a pretty and touching incident and both parties voiced pleasure at the encounter.
A large school of mackerel has entered the bay and harbor near Provincetown. Estimates show about 2000 barrels caught yesterday and today, with fish mostly tinkers and some large specimens among the schools.
The annual memory service for Jennie Collins is planned at the Helping Hand Home on Friday July 20 at 3 p.m. Mrs. Abbie Rolfe of Concord will deliver the address, and all interested are invited to attend.
The American Wringer Co at 12 and b Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mail orders promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.
In London a Yale supper in the Criterion Victoria room honored Yale athletic squad with Ambassador Bayard as chairman. 162 guests included Sir Richard Webster and Cornell’s President Schurman. Bayard toasted Yale while Captain Hickok spoke of the Oxford defeat and hopeful rematches. The evening closed with Yale songs at 3 a.m.
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