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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1892

Page

2

Prohibition Debate Shapes Law and Lottery Bill Reforms

The House debated prohibition with Democrats urging Republicans to take a stand, roll calls tested political honesty, and a substitute plan considered. The judiciary proposed new wording for lottery law while the registration bill advanced to engrossment and other measures moved to the next Legislature.

House Susan Fessenden Massachusetts Women’s Christian Temperance Union Halley Lawrence Charles Boston Mr. Charles Dennis Salem Judiciary Committee Senate Mellen Worcester Hall Woburn Ruggles Franklin Buckley Holyoke Richardson Winthrop

Cool Wave Promised After Record June Heat

A weather forecaster predicts cooler conditions today with showers and northwest winds after yesterday's heat broke early June records. The public observed a sharp drop of 24 degrees by evening, with temperatures in the nineties for several hours.

New England United States

Clergyman Dixon Arrest Warrant Issued in Libel Case

New York June 2 Exe Excise Commissioner Koch secured a warrant for the arrest of Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr for criminal libel over a sermon that attacked the excise chief. The warrant was handed to a court officer for service at Jefferson Market Court this morning.

New York Koch Jefferson Market Court Thomas Dixon, Jr

Death of Caleb 8 Maltby Aged 82 Noted Investor

New Haven mourns the passing of Caleb 8 Maltby an elderly and respected citizen aged 82 He was an early investor in railroads and mining and his fortune is estimated in the millions This obituary notes his long career and prominence in local business circles

New Haven Caleb Maltby

Harrison On Deck In Minnesota Blaine Battle

Minneaplis reporters tour the Harrison and Blaine camps as John C New arrives to run the Harrison cause. Clarkson leads the Blaine delegation with Fassett and Johnson named for key posts.casts of trains, plans to attack anti Harrison leaders, Spooner and Depew back Harrison, Pillsbury to push single term plank. Secretary Foster bets on Harrison renomination and victory.

Minneapolis Harrison Blaine John C. New New Clarkson J. Sloat Fassett New York H. C. Payne Platt Quay Foraker John Spooner Wisconsin Harrison Boomer Depew Dunnell Hale Stanford Newell St. Paul Pillsbury Resolutions Committee

Buried Names Ad Adornment At Public Library

Public Library tablet advertising acrostic hides names of many dead heroes under plaster. Public reaction divides opinions on their grouping as the white concealing cover aims to weather the weather and outlast the sensational purpose.

Plaster of Paris Europe

Peary Relief Party Sailing Dates Announced

Philadelphia June 2 The Peary relief party led by Professor Heilprin will sail from New York aboard the Miranda for St Johns Newfoundland on Saturday June 5. The North Greenland expedition will depart St Johns on July 22 aboard the Kite for North Greenland.

Philadelphia Peary Heilprin New York St. Johns N. F Greenland

Judge McKim Overworked Prompting Probate Assistant Need

A Boston Post survey of probate lawyers shows broad support for adding an assistant judge to Suffolk county Probate Court due to Judge McKim’s heavy workload and declining health. Elijah George registers the sentiment, ex-Governor John D. Long backs the move, and others including Francis Balch endorse creating relief to reduce delays.

Judge McKim Court Square Probate Court Suffolk County The Post Probate Elijah George Register of Probate John D. Long

Morse Denies Ego in Interview With Journal

Congressman Elijah A Morse of Canton Massachusetts writes to the Boston Journal and Boston Post to disavow an interview fragment. He clarifies that he mentioned other candidates only as possibilities and praises Republicans for unity in supporting the party’s convention pick. June 2 1892 Canton Mass.

Congressman Morse Boston Journal Boston Post Journal

Pugilism in England in Monday Fight Inquiry

In the House of Commons Sir Wilfrid Lawson questioned prosecutions over the Jackson Sagin bout. Home Secretary Matthews said the public prosecutor would review possible action against the fight manager who had been cautioned. Police did not seek prosecution of principals, noting earlier Slavin and McAuliffe case.

London House of Commons Wilfrid Lawson Matthews Slavin McAuliffe

No Settlement Reached In New England Granite Strike

The lockout by the New England Granite Manufacturers' Association nears an end but a settlement is unsettled. A Quincy House meeting between National Union reps and granite manufacturers showed workers still idle while many quarries report overlaps in activity. Both sides held firm May 1 as the target, with four to five year contracts rejected and a renewed meeting slated tomorrow.

New England Granite Manufacturer’s Association Quincy House National Union New England Manufacturers’ Association Granite Manufacturers’ Association New England New England Granite Manufacturers’ Association Tey

Smiths King Cadmus wins $30,000 at Morris Park

New York June 2 George B Smith known as Pittsburg Phil won $30,000 with his colt King Cadmus in the fourth race at Morris Park. The day featured six races with various winners including Correction Masterlode Frieze Yorkville Belle Gertie D and times listed for each event.

New York Morris Park George B. Smith Pittsburg Phil King Cadmus Correction Raceland Fairy Masterlode Reckon Lepanto Frieze Hesperus Perrier Jouet Julian Shellbark Yorkville Belle Madrid Ada Blue Gertie D Cynosure Tom Tough

Epsom Grand Prize Won by The Lover

The third day of the Epsom summer meeting saw The Lover win the Epsom grand prize of 2000 sov ereigns for three year olds in the one and quarter miles contest. Curio finished second with President third.

London Curio President

Eddie Pierce challenges Burns after strong win last Monday

Eddie Pierce defeated Willie Kenny in three rounds at Joney Island Athletic Club and immediately challenged Bobby Burns for a decisive finish. Lowell cricket team meets Wanderers in Medford tomorrow. St Paul’s cricket team cancels tour, plays Lowell June 17 and B A A at Longwood June 18. Savin Hill Yacht Club to hold June meeting June 9 at 8 PM to elect membership committee vacancies.

Eddie” Pierce Willie” Kenny Joney Island Athletic Club Bobby”’ Burns Lowell Wanderers Medford St. Paul’s Europe Longwood Savin Hill Yacht Club

Deafness Relief Invention Exhibition At Quincy House

Mr. H. A. Wales of Bridgeport Connecticut will stage an exhibition at the Quincy House today and tomorrow showing his invention intended to relieve deafness. The device aims to reduce deafness levels experienced in the country and Europe.

H. A. Wales Bridgeport Conn Quincy House Europe

New Flyer Rail Service Sees Tickets Selling Early

Last week late arrivals faced limited seating on the ore Line New York Flyer. The fast train from Park Square Station at 2 p.m. saw seats selling in advance, signaling growing demand for the service.

Ore New York Northern Division Boston & Red Kneeland Street Fitchburg Leominster Providence Division Park Square Colonial Express Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Jersey City Old Sta House Washington Street Fall River Line Providence Stonington Stonington Line Park Station Maine NEW Hampshirr Boston

Local track and field stars set for Suffolk championships

Nagle from the Ninth Regiment A A joins the Suffolks with a 35 foot shot put. Tim McCarthy from Trimount will run the five miles. Orcester fields a strong team for the June 14 Congress Street grounds games. Ide of Dartmouth runs the 220 and low hurdles wearing the whirling leg. Doucette of the Gloucesters may vault ten feet to place. Finneran trains for Milton cup and all round events. Danny Long touts Irvington Towas best jump in the country, ahead of Manhattan marks.

Nagle Ninth Regiment A. A Suffolks Tim McCarthy Orcester Congress Street Ide Dartmouth Doucette Gloucesters Joe Finneran Danny Long Irvington Towa Manhat

Puritania at Tremont to Head Boston Summer Opera Season

The Tremont Theatre will stage C M S McLellan and Edgar Stillman Kelley’s Puritania next week with Abbey and Schoeffel refitting the venue for summer use. A large cast led by Pauline Hall, Louise Beaudet, Edith Sinclair, Irene Verona and John Brand is set, with Barrison sisters making their American debut. Frohman plans future Columbia Theatre attractions, including Incog and other NY successes. Boston Museum offerings feature The Little Tippett and praised stage manager Ben[e]al. Concerts at Music Hall under Adamowski promise strong summer crowds.

Tremont C. M.S. McLellan Edgar Stillman Kelley Abbey and Schoeffel Boston George B. McLellan Puritania Pauline Hall Louise Beaudet Edith Sinclair Irene Verona Fred Solomon John Brand Arthur E. Miller Edward M. Favor Arthur Ryley George Loesch Barrison Sisters Vivian George Trevelyan Earl of Barrenlands Evere Elizabeth Maid Salem Abigail Charles Ir England Jonathan Blaze Salem Court Assige Gabe Eketin Stale Arthur E. Miller Skimmilk Soiftiy Johanns Venghealah W. Marriott Raw Percy Bunkum Phil Robson Smith

Boston stages showcase last performances this week

The Globe Theatre closes its 1492 extravaganza with final shows as Barnet adds novelties to draw big crowds. The Family Circle leaves the Columbia for Harrigan and his company with Reilly and the 400. Daly’s The Last Word comes to Hollis Street, Salvini’s The Heir of Grammont and Puritania rehearsals at Tremont signal a busy city theatre season.

Globe Theatre Barnet Columbia Theatre Jedward Harrigan New York Reilly Boston Mr. Harrigan Mrs. Yeamans John Wild Davebraham Zontane Augustin Daly Hollis Street Teatre

Lewistons Team Notes and Player Assessments

In the New England League report, Jack Remsen’s managing rumors for the Lewistons are denied. Welsh and Maguire handle pitching while Clymer of the Portlands shines as a lively player. McCormick impresses at third, McCarthy excels as batter and runner, and Sullivan of the Lowells has yet to show a strong pitching debut.

Jack Remsen Lewistons Welsh Maguire Clymer Portlands McCormick McCarthy Sullivan Lowells

Prize Declamation at Tremont Temple Friday

Boston Latin School announces the annual prize declamation to be held in Tremont Temple on Friday June 8 at 3 PM with music by the Germania Band.

Tremont Temple Germania Band

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