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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1895

Page

6

Wilde to face hard labor in prison under wheel and plank bed

Oscar Wilde awaits the decision on his labor for a month in Pentonville. If fit for hard labor he faces six hours daily on a tread wheel with a plank bed, simple diet, and strict confinement. He will later do industrial work and Earn a possible 10s. The regime includes limited letters and visits.

London Oscar Wilde Pentonville Wilde Oakum Committee of London Ide Holloway

Evening Ride Fashion: Lightweight Broad Cloth Bicycle Suit

A hortatory description extols the ideal bicycle outfit for crisp mornings and cool evenings. It features a golden brown lightweight broad cloth skirt reaching nearly to the ankles, three yards full, a right-side pocket, and nine-inch welts with five buttons. A cutaway coat with leg-of-mutton sleeves and large waist buttons completes the ensemble. Beneath the coat is left unstated.

Endeavor Voters Urged to Vote with Christian Citizenship

A paper on Christian Endeavor work for citizenship was read by Rev. J. P. Tyler before the National Municipal League. The address urged Endeavorers to vote with conscience, defend good men, and pursue patriotism, citing Parkhurst and a New York political shift. Bat Shea’s murder at the polls is recalled as a rallying point for moral voting.

Cleveland Christian Endeavor Societies National Municipal League J. P. Tyler D. D John Willis Baer Boston United Society of Christian Endeavor Francis E. Clark D.D International Christian Endeavor Montreal Christian Endeavor New York City Congress God Clark Christian Endeavorers Charles H. Parkhurst New York Chicago New Orleans Honduras Christian Endeavor Campaign For Christian Citizenship Parkhurst Christian Endeavor Movement Bat Shea Robert Ross Troy Bat Sheas Stars and Stripes

La Sagesse Wins Oaks at Epsom Downs

La Sagesse won the Oaks by a length and a half at Epsom with Sam Loates aboard. Galeottia finished a length and a half behind, ridden by Pratt. Flore and Penkridge dropped back as the field closed.

London Epsom Downs Epsom Prince of Wales Lord Rosebery Durdan la Sagesse Galeottia Penkridge Sam Loates Sir Viste Pratt Flore Tattersall’s Sporting Life

Stabbed Over Stolen Wood In Lynn Tenement

On Pleasant Street Lynn a dispute over firewood led to a fight between John Loomis and Thomas Malachi. Loomis was stabbed under the right eye with a small dagger. both men were taken to police and medical aid. Loomis’s wound was described as about one inch long and not serious.

Pleasant Street Lynn John Loomis Loomis Thomas Malachi Sunny Italy

Signs of a Storm No Charges Yet Against Garrity

West End railroad tension grows over Garrity discharge with union leaders claiming a July 5 tie up. Ratigan defends timing and stresses injury to one is injury to all while Garrity recounts twelve years of service and denies misconduct.

Ratigan Garrity West End Cummings Little Sphinx Thomas A. Downey Conference Committee Post James H. Ratigan Conductors’ and Motormen's Union West End Railroad Corporation

Beautiful Julia Arthur Returns To America With Henry Irving

The actress Beautiful Julia Arthur, once Palmer's leading lady, plans an American fall return with Henry Irving. She notes a contract with Irving for a year at the Lyceum Theatre stock company and hints at possible roles alongside Miss Terry. Arthur recounts a storied career from Ontario to London, noting delays of her St Louis visit.

Julia Arthur Palmer America Henry Irving Thomas Lynch St. Louis Miss Arthur England Mr. Palmer Miss Terry Mr. Irving Hamilton Ontario Portia Prince of Wales Daniel E. Bandmann Richard III Bandmann Germany Lady Windermere Oscar Wilde Christine Temple Charlotte Corday James Brown Potter Kyrle Bellew

Dirnberger Sets New Record at Fountain Ferry Park

Mike Dirnberger of Syracuse broke another track record at Fountain Ferry Park in Louisville on May 31. He covered two-thirds of a mile in 1 09 4 5 behind a pacing quad, the last of the record events Dirnberger aimed for this day. F G Barnett attempted to break the unpaced mile record but did not succeed. The meet closes with Dirnberger having lowered times for the half mile two-thirds mile one mile and two mile distances.

Louisville Mike Dirnberger Syracuse N. Y Fountain Ferry Park F. G. Barnett Sanger Dirnberger Boston Y Boston Grand Rapids Driving Association David Shafer Bald Shafer Jon United States Chelsea Cycle Club Tom Eck John S. Johnson Europe Waltham L. A. W. Racing Board Eck Johnson Clinton-Lancaster Athletic Association Sunday Post

Cave-In Fatal At Deer Island Sewer Site

Stephen Haley died after a cave-in at Deer Island while laborers John Myers and Haley dug a pit behind the pumping station. Myers survived with a broken leg and possible internal injuries as rescuers freed them from unbraced walls.

Stephen Haley John Myers Deer Island Haley Myers

Pittsburg minister founds nude-worship sect in Omaha

Rev. John Morrow, once of Pittsburg, reportedly founded a new sect in Omaha where members worship in the nude. The group counts about 200 followers in the city. Morrow is said to be in Peoria. Born in Ireland and educated at a leading Eastern college, he was ordained in 1873 and later dismissed from the United Presbyterian church for faith cure beliefs. He also served as a Bible instructor at the Bethany Home before leaving amid allegations of kissing sisters.

Pittsburg Penn Omaha Neb John Morrow Morrow Peoria Ireland U. P

Reverend Beale to Speak at Young Men’s Meeting

The Rev. C. H. Beale pastor of Moreland Street Congregational Church will address the young men’s meeting Sunday at 4 p m at the Association building corner Boylston and Berkeley streets Music directed by Mr Joseph Stewart.

C. H., Beale D. D Moreland Street Congregational Church Association Building Boylston and Berkeley Streets Joseph Stewart

Legislature adjourns but prorogation debated

The Legislature adjourned over the weekend with House and Senate actions on prorogation, Holyoke police bill veto, and other measures. Senators debated reconsideration of the bucket shop bill and West End railway issues while affirming or opposing various vetoes and municipal reforms.

House Senate Cogswell Donovan Holyoke Butler Old Colony Acushnet River Sprague Boston Common Council Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Charlestown Street Boston Street Haymarket Square Cross Street Commercial Street McMorrow Leach Brockton Whitcomb South Boston Maccabe West End Street Corbett Gilbride Quinn Neill Durant Middlesex Judiciary Committee Gray Norfolk Hampden Fall River Lowell Boston United States Darling

Sagamore repairs loom after Grand Banks collision

The Warren steamer Sagamore faces extensive repairs after a Grand Banks collision on May 22. Local agents cable with Liverpool and plan a temporary bulkhead fix to sail in ballast before shipment to Harland & Wolff in Belfast for cost savings.

Sagamore Grand Banks Home Office Liverpool Harland & Wolff Belfast Ireland Baltimore John Morrison East Boston Lovell's Island W. S. Doane Simpson’s Dry Dock Boston Stanwood Yarmouth N. S Smith Kate Jones Evans Simpson Gracie H. Benson Provincetown New Bedford Lewis Wharf Hamburg Russia Schmidt Starling Lockhart Cambridge Havana Rice Philadelphia Carrie E. Long Gun Key Rolf Long Stockton New York Monrovia Barbadoes St. Croix

Beecham's Pills for Constipation Promoted in Ad

An advertisement touts Beecham's pills for constipation priced at 10¢ and 25¢, urging readers to obtain the book from their druggist to follow its guidance. The cluttered text hints at a larger promotional claim involving substantial benefits.

Beecham

Monument Fund Reaches $716 After Strong Day of Gifts

Yesterday’s contributions total $75 toward a monument for Harry M Glenen, bringing the Tuscon or local fund to $716, more than one row of the goal within a week. The largest giver was Tilly Haynes with $25 sent to treasurer Eugene Tompkins. Other donors include Hi A Grozier $15 Samuel A Green $10 Wil Nan O Taylor $10 J W Coveney $5 George Milbank $5 and Dr J S Shaw $5.

Harry M’glenen Tilly Haynes Eugene Tompkins Hi. A. Grozier the Post Samuel A. Green Wil- Nan O. Taylor J. W. Coveney George Milbank

Buffalo Bill Show Attachments Claim Bailey Ownership

In Bridgeport last night John Hunt the head canvas man attached the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show claiming 200 for services. The attachment was released later and revealed James A. Bailey as the owner of the show somewhere in the Wid West operations.

Bridgeport Conn John Hunt James A. Bailey Wid West

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