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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1895

Page

2

New Cash Prize Pro Bicycle League Forms in Syracuse

Thomas Eck, manager of Johnson the Minneapolis wonder, travels from Syracuse to arrange a new professional bicycle league backed by Barnes Cycle Co. Johnson will enter the cash racing league with top riders ready to switch from class B, aiming for big meets and $1000-plus purses. A series of professional records is planned for the fall, possibly in Louisville.

Syracuse N. Y Thomas Eck Johnson Minneapolis Wonder Eck Barnes Cycle Company Gideon Beck Barnes Zimmerman Louisville

Striking Olneyville Workers Clash With Police In Providence

Violence erupts during the Olneyville strike as strikers assault workers at the Atlantic Mills and Riverside mills. A 4000‑strong crowd blocks streets near the gates. a suspect is arrested after a mounted police charge. No further clouting reported.

Providence R. I Olneyville Atlantic Mills Logan Joseph Goodness Riverside Mills Manton Avenue Maggie Barton Riverside Mill Atlantic Chaffee Street John E. Hollihan

Subway Case in Supreme Court Seeks Halt to Public Garden Subway

Seventeen plaintiffs led by F C Prince seek a temporary injunction in the Supreme Court before Judge Knowlton to stop the Rapid Transit Commission from proceeding with the subway project on the Public Garden. Arguments lengthy, adjourned with the court still hearing.

Rapid Transit Commission F. C. Prince Supreme Court Knowlton Messrs F. A. Brooks A. 8. Hall Solomon Lincoln F. W. Kittredge Weston-Smith Bailey So- Ncstor Turner Jones & Meehan Commission

Fisher-Plofess Family Notices in Boston Highlands

Louis Schwarz and Achillis Siemanuel Fischer announce the betrothal of Sophia Piness to Louis Schwarz in the Boston Highlands on June 3. The couple's families request well wishes and shared happiness.

Fischer Plofess Ae 2 Bostos Highlands Louis Schwarz Achillis Siemanuel Fischer and Sophia Piness

Unclear OCR fragment reports an event at East Bos

Fragmentary text shows a reference to a June 4 event at a residence in Pe Street with times and names garbled by OCR. No coherent details or outcomes are recoverable from the readable lines.

M’wheney East Bos Satansty Gan Ser Wuseral Loree Etter

Boston Horse Sale Sends Arabs Reina and Lady Bullion Abroad

The Shepard stock on Boston boulevards saw Arab Reina and Lady Bullion sold to Boston buyers after long public attention. Reina fetched 4100, Arab brought 1000, and Lady Bullion 1125, as twelve others sold at prices under 500. Notable attendees included General Miles and J Reed Whipple, among many breeders and enthusiasts.

John Shepard Reina Boston J. Reed Whipple Merriam St. Paul Shepard Conant of Lowell Arab 8. B. Dana Dana, Tucker & Co Lady Bullion Putnam Vermont Conant Harry Dutton Houghton & Dutton Itaska Blondie Blondine J. Middleby Nelson A. Miles J. Malcolm Forbes Arion Alix Nancy Hanks W. S. Hobart del Monte California L. J. Powers Springfield A. E. Perren Buffalo N. Y G. H. Bailey Portland Scott Leighton Arthur Pope George and Frank Hall S. B. Dana Tucker, Dana & Co Caleb Chase James S. Sanborn Titcomb Newburyport B. W. Currier Lynn John Shepard, Jr Providence Charles Hinds Cyrus Baker George Hicks John Reilly Carldon F. m J. J. Madden Iola Ivaneer-Tempest Joseph Duplane Concregan Constantine Flyaway J. M. Fitzgerald Connie Smith Constantine-Lizzie Smith John O'Connor Tomark Tom McGregor Lizzie Balch Charles Whittemore B. m W. F. Bennett Belton Tom McGregor-Belle Rolfe B. S P. H. Dardis Carita Ollie Shedd Ivaneer

First Brigade Camp Life Amid Rain and Drill

Camp Camp South Framingham reports a wet week with water as a soaker and grass as shine. The First Brigade endures long schedules, rifle practice, and nightly bands as 168 officers and 2171 men muster. Major Duchesney bivouacs in Lincoln. Adjutant Jim Frye remains buoyant.

South Framingham Bridges Artillery Cavalry Ambulance Corps C. L. Hovey Keenan Chapman K Company Duchesney Lincoln Jim” Frye Arsenal Sumner Paine W. W. Humphrey Thomas Melsap Dalton Nelson A. Miles Miller Reeves Providence

West End Scare Over Menace Perceived by Employees

Employees report a perceived menace following a recent order involving Representative George and the Boston Central Labor Union. Authorities investigate possible threats in the West End area.

Mail Pouch Carriers Deployed in Boston Strike Impact

United States mail pouches will be carried on front car platforms across divisions in Boston starting June 8 1895 during a brewing strike. General Manager C. Sergeant condemns labor leaders predicting a bloody conflict as the West End firm pushes post deliveries amid crew protests and economic tension.

West End Motormen’s and Conductors’ Union Richard W. Garrity United States Back Bay Franklin Street Franklin Central Gente Square South Boston Scollay Square City Point Milk Washington Streets Boston & Albany Central Postoffice Washington and Water Adams Square Roxbury Charlestown Lne Beverly Causeway South End C. Sergeant Ratigan

City Hall Agendas and Speculation on Appointments

Officials discuss likely changes under the new city charter including deputy bridge chief John P. Wise awaiting mayoral approval and possible heads for fire and water departments. The Board of Health will appoint inspectors, and the elections board staffing faces notable scrutiny with Pearson, Carney, and others favored for their experience.

Curtis John P. Wise Bridges Guild Wise Wheeler City Hall Colonel Russell Charles W. Smith Public Institutions Dr. Heath Marcella Street Charles B. Woolley Daniel F. McCarthy Board of Health Harrington Board of Elections Messrs. Pearson and Carney Board of Registrars of Voters Priest Billings Greenhalge Richard L. Gay Wardll Republican City Committee Water Department William J. Welsh East Cocsituate Russell Fire Department

George and the Boston Labor Union Hostility Debate

A delegate claims Representative George opposes the Boston Central Labor Union for two reasons. He alleges the nine hour compulsory bill upset labor's reform aims and that labor leaders watch George and other champions closely. A reporter verified the delegate’s statements with a former Central Labor Union committee member. The piece notes opposition to the nine hour plan and perceived schemes to thwart Holyoke's eight hour bill. NEW STRIKE AT FRANKLIN BREWERY The Franklin Brewery dispute resurfaces as building trades reopen work after a settlement. The contractor and workers clash over alleged continued violations, and the director seeks a firmer agreement to end the strike.

George Boston Central Labor Union Mr. George Haverhill Central Labor Union Post Legislative Committee Organized Labor Paper Workers of Holyoke Labor Movement Franklin

Tax refund form prepared for income tax payers

Washington June 4 a blank form for those who paid the income tax to apply for refunds is being prepared and will be sent to collectors of internal revenue. About 80 000 will be refunded. Returns are being tabulated and filed in locked Treasury compartments. tabulation work is exacting and slow.

Washington Internal Revenue Treasury

Headless body found at Union Wharf harbor

A badly decomposed unknown man was found floating in the harbor at Union Wharf late yesterday by harbor police. The body wore blue flannel trousers a yellow gauze undershirt brown socks and congress shoes and was sent to the North Grove Street morgue.

Union Wharf Grove Street Congress

Lasker-Toplitz Wedding At Union Park Street Church

Beautiful Isabelle Lasker of Berwick Park married Solomon B. Toplitz in a formal ceremony at Union Park Street Church. The bridal party included Lasker and Lipman relatives with a reception in Cotillon Hall following the ceremony.

Isabelle Lasker Berwick Park Rabbi Lasker Solomon B. Toplitz Iipman Toplitz New Yorker Union Park Street Church Alexander Lasker Miron R. Lasker Arthur Lasker S. L. Toplitz M. Toplitz Bert Toplitz Leo Cohen James Cohen Joseph Toplitz Lillian Florence Lasker Rose Toplitz Lillian Lipman Lipman Toplitz Julia Lasker Miss Lasker Cotillon Hall

Chile Returns to Gold Standard After Seventeen Years

A June 3 letter from Chilean Finance Minister Fernandez to the Chilian Minister in Washington proclaims satisfaction and confidence as Chile returns to the gold standard after seventeen years of paper money. The American Wringer Company advertises wringers, mangles, spring beds, and carpet sweepers with mail orders and repair services from Broadway extension.

Santiago Washington, D. C Chili Fernandez The American Wringer Company Broadway Extension City Tremont

Boston and New England Free Silver Ballot Initiative

The Post invites readers to vote on the free silver coinage question through a mailed ballot. A Silver Question Ballot will be printed next week with blanks for voters to mark their choice, as balloting starts Saturday and continues daily.

Boston New England Daly United States Post the Post Sunday Post

Rumors Fly On City Hall Turnover And Mayor Curtis

City rumors swirl about a turnover at City Hall while Mayor Curtis remains silent on his true program. The mayor shows a stiff upper lip and will not discuss policy details.

Curtis

Mott Smith Lovett Nuptials At Newbury Street Residence

Miss Ida Mott Smith daughter of Dr and Mrs J Mott Smith and Mr Robert Morss Lovett of Chicago were quietly married at high noon yesterday at the bride's home 101 Newbury street Cambridge clergyman Rev Dr Allen officiating The bridal procession led by ushers includes Ernest A Mott Smith M Vaughn Moody A R Benner W T Brewster Norm Hapgood bridesmaids Margaret Sweeney Edith Glidden Marion Walker Blanche Dillon rose garlands and hair roses.

Ida Mott-Smith J. Mott-Smith Robert Morss Lovett Chicago Newbury Street Dr. Allen Cambridge Ernest A. Mott-Smith M. Vaughn Moody A. R Benner W. T. Brewster New York Norman Hapgood Margaret Sweeney Edith Glidden Marion Walker Blanche Dillon

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