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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1895

Page

5

Tragic Farm Hand Leathe Kills Girl Then Dies in Mine Accusations

In Os He a German farm hand Leathe obsessed over Liszie Coleman. He threatened family harmony with gifts and intimidation. At dawn he shot Liszie as she walked to school then killed himself. The incident leaves the village in shock and mourning.

L. Learned Leathe Leonard Haquor Colemans Lizzie Coleman Liszie Leatke Os He

Trial Report Delivers May 1894 to May 1896 Encounter

An officer testifies about arresting McManus on May 7 in Tierney’s saloon. He describes grabbing McManus, a struggle at the bar, the use of a club and revolver, attempts to restrain the suspect, and plans to read a warrant at the station house.

Meus Tierney Gaddis McManus Mr. Gaddis Coakley Boston St. Louis Bolster Mr. Bartlett Bartlett Mr. Coakley United States

Labor Notes Elect Officers for Ensuing Term

The clothing cutters and trimmers at their regular meeting yesterday elected officers for the new term. President John M. French, vice president John J. Mahoney, clerk Thomas F. Gallagher, financial secretary.

John M. French John J. Mahoney Thomas F. Gallagher

Guard and McManus court hearing details unfold

Testimony recounts a deadly struggle ending when Guard fired five shots as McManus resisted arrest. Witnesses discuss warrants and legality, with judges and lawyers debating rights, arrest timing, and the use of a revolver amid midnight events.

Hooper Marries Maxwell in Boston Home Ceremony

At Rev A A Miner's residence yesterday Mrs Althea A Hooper of Boston wed J Frank Maxwell of Medford. Bridesmaid Mrs L B Hollis of Somerville and Best Man Alderman William R Well of Medford assisted. The couple left for their honeymoon immediately after.

A. A. Miner Althea A. Hooper Boston J. Frank Maxwell Medford L. B.hollis Somerville Them William R.well

Labor Unions Donate to Strikers and Maintain Nonpartisan Stance

The Bricklayers' Union contributed $25 to Olneyville strikers at its meeting last evening. The Firemen's Protective Union voted to keep politics out of the labor organization during its proceedings.

Charles J. Cassidy John Lannon Thomas F., Drury Albert R. Perkins John McKenna William B. Cogswell Olneyville Bricklayers’ Union Firemen’s Protective Union

West End Railroad Workers Hold Secret Meeting

The Trade Council of West End railroad employees met last evening at 45 Eliot Street to discuss grievances. The meeting's results were withheld from the press as Carpenters' Union No. 38 plans its eleventh anniversary celebration at Wells Memorial with a ten performer Old Kentucky concert and comedy company.

Trade Council of West End Railroad Eliot Street Carpenters’ Union No. 38 Wells Memorial Old Kentucky

Cement and Asphalt Workers Affiliate With Trades Council

At a meeting last evening the workers voted to affiliate with the Building Trades Council. Twenty six new members were admitted to the union.

The Building Trades Council

Organizing Cotton Workers in New Bedford

Matthew Hart, secretary of the New Bedford Cotton Weavers Protection Association, says a motion to withdraw from the National Textile Workers Union will be discussed at the next meeting. A Massachusetts State Federation of Weavers convention is planned in two weeks. Hart notes weak statewide organization and vows aggressive organizing to unify wages across cotton towns with new or strengthened unions.

New Bedford Matthew Hart New Bedford Cotton Weavers’ Protective Association National Textile Workers’ Union of America New Bedford Association Hart Massachusetts State Federation of Weavers Fall River

Conversation on a Train Amid Conflicting Identities

In a tense exchange, a weak-eyed passenger questions a red-haired traveler from St. Louis. The man claims to be from Kansas City and confirms West, not East, amid speculation about re electing Peffer. The conductor and three brakemen restore order.

St. Louis Kansas City Jesse Peffer

Sea Moss Farine Receipts Included With Each Package

Ad copy notes Sea Moss Farine with a tooth form economy and a six quarts dessert dish. It promises receipts with each package and claims availability at all grocers.

Girofle Girofla at Castle Square theatre delightfully staged

The Castle Square Theatre presented its sixth opera in as many weeks under manager Rose. Girofle Girofla featured new cast members Richie Ling and Francis Gaillard with strong vocal work by Miss Blissing and Wolff. New specialty acts by Anna Suits and the Yoscary brothers drew amusement and curiosity from Boston audiences.

Castle Square Rose Girofle-Girofla Richie Ling Marasquin Francis Gaillard Pedro Miss Blissing Girofle-Girofl Wolff Boston Anna Suits West Yoscary America

Sousa's Band Headlines Boston Theatre Concert

Sousa's Band draws a full Boston Theatre crowd with Verdi's Joan of Arc overture and energetic encores. Siegfried's death from Wagner, Sheridan's Ride, and Sousa's popular airs delight the audience along with solos by Miss Barnard and Miss Currie Duke, finishing with The Band Came Back and The Directorate march.

Sousa Boston Verdi Joan of Arc Siegfried Wagner Sheridan Marie Barnard Bang Ben Bolt Currie Duke Sarasate

Tremont Sphinx enters third week with new humorous scene

Last night at Tremont The Sphinx began its third week of a lively run. A new scene for Mrs Laura Joyce Bell Mr Allen and Mr Baldwin drew strong laughs, and a Bell Allen duet "And That's All the Satisfaction He Got" proved funny. Tonight features medical night honoring the Massachusetts Medical Society. A prize of a solid gold watch awaits the lady bringing the largest theatre party to the twenty-fifth performance, a week from Thursday.

Tremont Sphinx Laura Joyce Bell Allen Baldwin

White Mahat mas at Bowdoin Square Theatre

Last night opened the second week of the White Mahat mas at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Professor Samri and Mrs. Baldwin before a large Boston audience. The show featured humorous cabinet materializations and a remarkable hypnotic segment where Mrs. Baldwin answered written questions revealing lost relatives tips on stocks and marriage advice to amusement and astonishment.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Samri Baldwin Boston

Tiny Giants Stir Boston Crowd With Aerial Act

The Rossow brothers, renowned Lil inutian athletes, enchanted Boston audiences yesterday at Mr. Keith's. Standing on their father's palms and later donning tights, they performed weight lifting and scientific boxing, marveling spectators with their miniature stature and nimble antics.

Mr. Keith Rossow Brothers Boston Lucia Zerate

Notable Variety Troupe Plays Too Much for the Family

A diverse cast including Bertoldi contortionist George H. Wood comedian Tom Browne whistler Charles F. McCarthy Irish comedian Crimmins Gore and a full drama company perform Too Much for the Family with a half dozen other performers.

Bertoldi George H. Wood Tom Browne Whistler Charles F. McCarthy Crimmins and Gore McAvoy May Ryan and Richfield Adele Purvis Onri Nellie Healy Annie Whitney Frank Latona Cooke Clinton

Kerry fair at Austin and Stone's Museum praised

The Kerry fair at Austin and Stone's Museum draws large audiences with Patsey and Nora Brannigan performing in the lecture hall and a vivid Celtic Irish program. Acts include Jim Touhey, Tommie Morris, Jimmie Neary, Teddy Sullivan and more, with vaudeville at the theatre and Palace and Lyceum shows drawing crowds.

Tremont Baldwins Bowdoin Square Keith's Austin & Stone's The Palace Lyceum Austin & Stone Killarney Patsey Nora Brannigan Kerry Fair Jim Touhey Tommie Morris Jimmie Neary Gossoon Pat Ross Tim Walsh Dan Nash Kittie Connell Teddy Sullivan Maggie Connor Don Joyce Kreiger Professor Edwards Washburn Sisters Dilks Wade Andersons McGuire Thornton Harry Emerson Girard and Thompson Maggie Bennett Billie Mack Burdett Brothers Collingwood and Wray May Lewis J. W. Harrington Raymond Sisters Ned West Ainsley Kingsley Kerros Kate Bond Rose Lillie Blanchard

Gillooly’s Toilet Ape Masters Modern Comforts at Parker House

Monsieur Gillooly, a small ape from Para, enjoys Parker House life. He learned to use electricity for lighting and manages his own naps by turning off bulbs. He bathes with soap and water, calling attendants for the perfect bath temperature.

Monsieur Gillooly Para William E. Paige Robert Franklin Strain Parker House Ray Belle

Record-setting advance for The Rivals at Boston Theatre

Fans queued along Washington Street before opening as the Bos ton Theatre sold seats for The Rivals. Box office at 9 am saw hundreds in line and over 3900 dollars in tickets in the first hour, ending near 4500 dollars for the day. Receipts may climb to 6000 dollars.

Boston Theatre Washington Street

Weston Fitch Wedding in Chelsea Unites Cora May Fitch and Frank Weston

Miss Cora May Fitch daughter of Fred A. Fitch of 144 Congress Avenue Chelsea wed Frank Irving Weston son of Seth Weston of 18 Marlboro Street Chelsea. The ceremony was led by Rev Walter Eaton of First Congregational Church Revere with bridesmaid Florence Mabel Weston, flower girl Esther Magoun, page Harold Spavin, best man Allen Tracy Rudd and ushers Frank Sibley Walter Bartlett Harrison Kay Wallace Brackett and Fred A. Fitch Jr. all Chelsea residents.

Chelsea Cora May Fred A. Fitch Congress Avenue Frank Irving Weston Seth Weston Marlboro Street Walter Eaton First Congregational Church Revere Florence Mabel Weston Minneapolis Esther Magoun Harold Spavin Allen Tracy Rudd Frank Sibley Winthrop Highlands Walter Bartlett Philips Andover Academy Harrison G. Kay Wallace Brackett Fred A. Fitch, Jr

Inspector Mc Laughlin Dismissed by Police Board

New York June 10 The Police Board dismissed Inspector Mc Laughlin after his recent conviction for extortion.

New York Police Board McLaughlin Force

Daughter pleads to sing to fend off hunger

In a poignant scene a girl kneels beside her father and asks if her singing can drive away the hungry wolf at their door. He smiles sadly and replies that only a few can be spared, yet the wolf remains bold.

Papa

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