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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1894

Page

5

All on Deck Italian Labor Fight Comes to Court Friday

In Boston the Society for Protecting Italians vows to challenge padrone bosses led by Frank Saggese who is accused of exploiting forty three Italians. The group formed with Rev Gaetano Conte and aims to educate Italians, aid lawful work, provide banking and legal help, and open employment offices to root out abuse.

Padrone Society For Protecting Frank Saggese Frank Hartford Conn Gaetano Conte New York Boston The Post Charlie Taylor Fleet Street Charlie Mr. Conte Conte Edward Everett Hale A. P. Martin Police Commission Mead New Bisland Magazine Italy Richard P. Hallowell Atlantic Avenue Samuel F. Hubbard North End Union Parmenter Street Sumner B. Pearmain Pearmain & Brooks State Street James N. North Mary Morton Kehew Committee On Information Louise F. Hunt John Storer Cobb Lucia I. Ames Luigi Bonagli A. A. Farrara Everett O. Fisk Association For Protecting Committee On Employment North Street New England Committee On Banking North End Committee On Association New Employment Bureau E. J. Helms City Methodist Mission

Walcott Weds Lizzie Dugan In Boston Parlor Ring

Joe Walcott, Boston star pugilist, wins a different bout last night marrying Lizzie Dugan in a Summer Street parlor. The ceremony at 9 o clock drew friends and guests including George Dixon and George Scribner, with a rousing reception and plenty of refreshments as happiness filled the room.

Joe Walcott Boston Joe Dick O’brien Lizzie Dugan Summer Street Faulkner Marquis of Queensbury Peter Joyce George Dixon George Scribner

Mystery Woman Held After Boston Office Incident

A middle aged Irish woman Mary O Keefe 54 appeared in R H Whites on Monday. Inspector Burke invited her to the rear office and she admitted past lives in Ireland and various U S cities. A wallet with bills was found and the matron produced a cork with scissors. She is photographed for identity and considered a seasoned thief.

R. H. White Inspector Burke Mary O’keefe Limerick Ireland Mary Boston

Utah Territory and Mormon leadership under Woodruff

The piece surveys Utah’s growth from 23,000 to 60,000 in Salt Lake City, noting Gentile influence and Governor West policy. It covers Debs and allies in Chicago court, their contempt proceedings and bail refusal, Woodruff’s leadership and wealth, and women’s suffrage under statehood. It contrasts polygamy era losses, church wealth decline, and women’s roles.

Church Or People’s Party Salt Lake City Mountain California Oregon THE Mormon Church

Boats Collide in Fog Off Coney Island

Two Iron Steamboat Company boats Cepheus and Cetus collided in heavy fog off Norton's Point. Cepheus suffered a hole in the hull and beached to avoid sinking, while Cetus towed away its passengers. A wrecking tug was sent to Cepheus. The Cepheus had sunk nearby two years earlier.

New York Iron Steamboat Company Cepheus Norton’s Point Coney Island van Schaick Cetus

After the Slaughter in Pratt Mines riot

In Birmingham Alabama a riot at the Pratt mines left four dead and six wounded. Forty two miners were arrested on murder charges with fifty more warrants outstanding. A monster citizens indignation meeting was held as fear of further violence rises and military companies arrive from various points.

Birmingham Ala Pratt Mines

Brutal assaults hit Fort Wayne railroad workers

At Fort Wayne Indiana on July 17 new railroad employees including switchmen and a call boy faced vicious attacks by discharged men. Arthur Baldwin was found insensible in yards while others were stoned and clobbered. Conductor Mulcahy and several switchmen were assaulted as trains were pelted. Police captured rioter Christian Hess after he fired twice at Captain Borsman.

Chicago Seaman United States Circuit Court Debs Howard Rogers Kelcher A. R. VA United States Milchrist Phelan Cincinnati Taft Do. McAuliffe Milwaukee Livingstone Mont Burlington & Quincy East Illinois Big Four Santa Fe Erwin American Bay Union Walker Gregory Seamans Kellner Arnold Fort Wayne Ind Arthur Baldwin Mulcahy The Pennsylvania Christian Hess Borsman

Schofield Calls for Bigger Army in Uproar Over Labor Strife

Major General J M Schofield, en route from Washington to Bar Harbor via Boston, now argues for a larger well trained army to pre pare for labor troubles like the Chicago upheaval. He concedes his earlier stance favored smaller forces with strong coast defences.

J. M. Schofield United States Army Boston Washington Bar Harbor United States Chicago Schofield West

City Rail Strikes Prompt Heavy Military Guard

Reports from Sacramento and Oakland say trains entering and leaving the cities operate under heavy military guard. In Oakland the striking workers remain hostile and further trouble is anticipated.

San Francisco Sacramento Oakland

Lakeview’s Great Day at Recognition Day festivities

Lakeview South Framingham July 17 Tomorrow is Recognition Day with Bishop Vincent delivering the afternoon ovation. A large procession, trimmed auditorium, and bunting mark the event. The John Boyle O Reilly Cadet Band attends and John Burgess Weeks performs Still Waters Run Deep with musical support. Diplomas will be conferred after class exams next day.

Lakeview South Framingham Vincent John Boyle O’reilly John Burgess

BEAT THE BOOKIES

Tom Brady and M Falk & Co of Bridgeport were robbed of about $700 to $800 in a wire tapping scheme yesterday. The money was sent for transfer to racing tracks and the con was carried out by alleged New York originators familiar with telegraph methods.

Bridgeport, Conn Tom” Brady M. Falk & Co Middle Street New York

Harvard football player Johnson held on forged checks

William A. Johnson, a Harvard student and former substitute with Harvard’s varsity, was arrested in Newport by Detective Richards on a charge of uttering forged checks drawn on the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston. A 23 year old colored player, he previously appeared for the Institute of Technology team and traveled with a suitcase bearing his initials.

William A. Johnson Harvard Newport Richards Old Colony Trust Company Boston Johnson Institute of Technology

Fire at West Somerville dwelling causes $800 damage

An incendiary blaze burned about an hour last night in the rear two and a half story frame house at 11 Dane street West Somerville. The unoccupied building, owned by Patrick Timmins, sustained $800 in damage after the alarm rang at 11 40 p m.

Dane Street West Somerville Patrick Timmins

Fiery Beauty Coiling Stream Of Light At Charles River Carnival

West Roxbury and Dedham canoeists and rowers held the second annual Charles River carnival last night. About a hundred decorated boats opened from Heath’s boat house and wound upriver amid lanterns, music, and rockets. The procession concluded with a reception for Mr Hiatt and fireworks overseen by Nichols and Phillips.

Charles River Rock Bridge West Roxbury Heath Spring Street Dedham Boat Club West Roxbury Athletic Association Jimmy W. C. Whiting A. P E. C. Wade W. H. Sever C. F. Koopman J. F. Mitchell M. A. Galucie Dow Sedges Mr. Hiatts

The Olden Ela Case in Holmes Court

The Ela vs Ela suit reached a long in court yesterday as Judge Holmes chided Alfred for alleged contempt and denied Richard’s motion to commit him. Richard previously sought to bar Alfred from using certain papers in Maine, which he allegedly violated.

Ela

Engineers and firemen clash over orders in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on July 17 engineers, said to have orders from Chief Arthur, met with firemen but reached no decision and awaited further orders. Firemen held a separate meeting, voting to ignore the engineers and return to work, with a plan to run engines themselves if needed.

Los Angeles Cal Arthur

Racing at Driving Park closed by rain in Worcester

Worcester July 17 The Driving Park Company meeting opened with no pool selling due to Chief Raymond's edict. After five heats rain cut racing, Cephas lowered the track record to 2 19 14 in the third heat and won the 2:19 class trot in straight heats. Charlie Miller won the best of the unfinished trot.

Worcester Driving Park Company Raymond Cephas Charlie Miller

Temperance Quip Sparks Conversation on Drinking

A Life magazine quote satire shows a temperance orator noting an innocent baby’s influence on a man while a stranger in the back seat agrees, calling it the motive behind his drinking. The exchange captures Prohibition era moral storytelling in a concise dialogue.

Prince of Wales to race America Cup yacht if desired

Sir Francis Knollys prints a cablegram quoting Percy Sanderson who says there is no reason the Prince of Wales cannot sail his yacht in American waters. Sanderson notes the Prince has raced abroad and could visit to chase trophies, while H. Maitland Kersey doubts Britannia’s chances and expects a new Yankee design to duel the Vigilant.

Francis Knollys Percy Sanderson Great Britain Prince of Wales Sanderson Cannes England H. Maitland Kersey White Star Line of Lord Dunraven Valkyrie Britannia Mr. Kersey

Amateurs to Visit Tremont. Chimes of Normandy Delights Boston

The Tremont Theatre buzzes with the Pauline Hall opera company’s popular shows The Chimes of Normandy and The Grand Duchess. Whelan’s Gaspard steals the spotlight with three recalls, and plans for Fra Diavola to debut with a strong cast are announced. Tomorrow Night features a National Association of the Amateur Press visit and a baseball night styled souvenir.

Normandy Pauline Hall Opera Company Boston Theatre Fra Diavola Tremont National Association of the Amateur Press D’arville Bostons New Yorks Tremont Theatre Camille D’arville Gcrand Madeleine

Larchmont Cruise Reaches Greenport Harbor in Fine Tide

About 1 o'clock twenty five of the Larchmont Yacht Club fleet appeared in Greenport Harbor headed by the schooner Atlantic. A good breeze filled the sails as the fleet tacked down the harbor and dropped anchor amid cannon booming.

Greenport N. Y Larchmont Yacht Club Greenport Harbor Atlantic

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