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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1894
Page
6
A Sugar Company challenges a governing authority in a dispute over regulatory power. The article notes the trust’s stance against the Commonwealth’s asserted authority and outlines legal or political ramifications.
The American Sugar Refinery Company known as the Sugar Trust refuses to file a required certificate and argues the state cannot compel disclosure or penalties. Attorney General Knowlton seeks an injunction to halt trust operations in the state until compliance, with a $209 penalty and costs. The firm, described as New Jersey chartered with principal business in Jersey City and Brookyln, asserts it conducts foreign and interstate commerce and denies Massachusetts authority to enforce the act or penalties. The case heads toward the Supreme Judicial Court for a legal ruling likely to reach the full bench.
June 4 Lynn report shows the newly organized Lynn Temperance Union of city ministers and church groups prompting police raids on thirteen hotels. Mayor Harwood cites the union's Thursday gathering as pivotal in halting liquor sales and vows to push "No" in fall politics. Police spent over $200 on evidence collection, with hotels reportedly closed since Saturday noon.
From Almy Fork Concord New Hampshire June 4 the afternoon report on the murderer's second wife and his body is dismissed as an unmitigated fake and widely dis credited.
In Cripple Creek area a skirmish between three miners and five deputies left John Davis wounded and a deputy seriously hurt. Miners seized Henry Woods and school officials Clarence Finch and D E Watkins as hostages. Editor John Shorten was arrested. In Colorado Springs preparations for war continued with 1000 rounds arriving and rifles and revolvers expected from Chicago.
Violence erupts as drum house at Morris Creek and trestle over Man's Creek burn. Coal traffic halted on Sewell & Gilkeson branch. Dynamite used at Morris Creek bridge. Sheriff Sillman called to protect property. Kanawha & Michigan road stops coal haul for now.
Massillon Ohio June 4 Coal miners on strike burned bridges at Flushing and Holloway stopping traffic on the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling railroad in West Virginia coal districts. Road managers say they will defend their right to haul West Virginia coal even by armed force if needed.
Four Powellton miners were shot and killed by unknown assailants as they left work at 6 p m. Strikers set the ambush causing intense excitement. Sheriff Hingman and Bosse were summoned to the scene. further details were unavailable.
The invitation tournament at Summit opens with West Side Tennis Club star W. G. Parker defeating Malcolm Chace of Brown University in three sets.
Boston University held its second class day at the college building with flowers, songs, and speeches. Lida Penfield of Washington led the program, Charles Coyle of San Francisco delivered the class oration, and Miss Northup forecast the class future as colorful props and a full tea followed.
The senior reception in Jacob Sleeper Hall celebrated the College of Liberal Arts class of 1904. Decorated rooms, handsome attire, and academic gowns highlighted an evening of family guests, social mingling, and a bountiful dining area as the class concludes its university life.
After a banquet at Faneuil Hall the Ancient and Honorables formed on Merchants Row for a parade to Beacon Street. Governor Greenhalge reviewed the line at 6:45 and 257th officers for 1894 95 were elected and installed by Adjutant-General Dailoh with tributes from the Governor.
On May 18, George Lavigne the Western lightweight pugilist was assaulted in a Court street saloon by Michael J. Sullivan of Cambridge. Sullivan nicknamed Horsebite was seen chasing two youths with a jack knife and Special Officer Abbott of Division 3 placed him under arrest on a warrant charging assault.
The House resumes debate on the American Bell Telephone Company capital increase with amendments proposed to auction stock and cap the amount at 30 million. Republicans plan to unseat Hayes and Doyle with seats declared vacant, while Bennett gains on some measures and loses on others including a Chelsea bridge bill. The bicycle bill advances to engrossment after a lengthy debate.
Howard J. Parsons a tailor at 10 Meridian Street East Boston vanished last Saturday leaving angry men and no sighting on the island. He recently faced a non support conviction in East Boston District Court and several locals recall business and personal tensions. Parson’s stock was attached for fees owed lawyer James B. Fitzgerald. he’s described as about 20, 5 feet 11, light hair and complexion, 160 pounds, cycle club member.
The Lecturer outlines A P A principles during an open meeting at People's Church in Boston and promotes the Lansing crusade. Rev Adam Fawcett argues for patriotism religion and truth in education and politics urging support for Americanism and public schools.
In Lynn on June 4 a two year old, Paul Genereux, was struck by a cow that had wandered into the street. The animal tossed him about twenty feet but was driven away before repeating the act. Officials say the child does not appear seriously hurt.
After the Senate police investigation hearing, Dr. Parkhurst praises the patrolmen for integrity while blaming superior pressure for corruption. He urges witnesses to come forward to aid the probe, promising protection for those who testify. Augusta and Ernest Thoron discuss illicit resort ties and payments to various Captains. Kate Schubert recounts payments to Captain Cross and others.
The article recalls Dr Adin K Newton and his wife of Everett marking their golden wedding fifty years ago. About 500 guests attended the reception at 8 pm with notable attendees including Mayor Batchelder and various doctors and clergymen. Ushers were Mae Hatch Nellie Rogers Lillie Nickerson H Lillian Cable Alice Prince and Alice Z Patterson. Richardson's Orchestra provided music. The Newtons had eleven children and nine grandchildren.
About three thousand spectators attended the Troy bicycle meet in Troy New York on June 4 with fine weather and good track. Winners include George E Wiley Albany in the one mile novice class A and Myron Higgins Albany in the one and one half miles championship. W C Sanger Springfield won the half mile dash class B and W Waller Troy won the one mile championship.
At the University of Pennsylvania commencement athletic games W. D. Osgood of Pennsylvania won the two mile bicycle handicap as scratched rider. His time was five minutes and one second est. The feat exceeds the intercollegiate record.
Brown University faculty censured the manager captain of the Brown freshman team after a sopho more class member played shortstop in the last Brown Harvard freshman game at Cambridge. The censure was announced publicly this morning.
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