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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1894

Page

6

Pittsfield Hosts Biennial Ancient Order of Hibernians Meet

Pittsfield, the mecca for Hibernian chiefs in the state, prepares for the biennial Ancient Order of Hibernians convention. Boston delegates converge with 40 plus representatives from Worcester and other cities, en route 2 p.m. by rail. numerous named figures from Boston and nearby towns attend, with aims including a state parade and upcoming statewide gathering.

Pittsfield Hibernian Sunday Post Order of Hibernians Commonwealth Boston Boston & Albany South Framingham Springfield Worcester John Dolan R. F. Scannell John B. O’doherty W. J. Cronin William Stewart B. D. Connolly P. H. Curley Thomas R. Clements Peter F. O’brien James H. Fleming John Casey Peter F. McLaughlin M. J. O’connor J. B.B. O'Higgins Stephen H. Leydon W. O’s. Hennegan Patrick McGeever John Duggan M. J. O’donovan C. F. Doherty George Casey Patrick H. Wilkinson James O’donnell Michael McGee James J. O’connell John F. Burke Thomas J. Kelly Arthur J. O’connor Thomas P. Butler Felix Gallagher Denis Higgins John M. Cotter W. P. Fallon Patrick Mahan Brookline Daniel O’neill M. J. Kenney Jeremiah Collins W. F. Butler Thomas McGarry Cambridge J. W. Coveney C. Minnehan W. J. O'Shaughnessy W. J. O’clery E. M. Doran J. F. Sullivan James Walsh J. W. Mullally Somerville John Burke Captain Philp Kean C. J. Collins J. F. Couch Cornelius Bowen Cornelius McGonagle Malden Thomas R. Howard H. P. O'Callaghan Lynn Francis McHugh James Dempsey Fall River Michael Fitzsimmons M. Murphy Patrick Hanrahan William Burgess M. Mullaney John Stanton E. J. Delahanty M. J. Kelly Board of Hirinn J. J. Murphy John H. Carroll J. C. McDermott John M. Higgins Hyde Park O’brien A.F. Rogers Dedham Patrick F. Snow Thomas Armstrong Quincy BE. M. White John McDonald Cornelius Crowley Norwood D. J. Kenefick T. Flood M. J. Murphy Joseph J. St. James

World’s Fair Views Seventeen Photo Set Available

A full collection titled Just the Thing offers seventeen World’s Fair views. Readers are invited to use the complete set coupon on Page 2 to obtain the complete set.

Watch and Ward Crusade Targets Immoral Venues

The Watch and Ward Society held its monthly meeting at the Diocesan House and directed a vigorous campaign against immoral literature gambling and vice. Agent Chase reported daily convictions since April and raids on two Harvard frequented gambling dens with $5000 in property seized and fines collected from implicated students.

Watch and Ward Society Diocesan House Joy Street Chase Harvard University Institute of Technology Harvard John Lockwood Franklin Street

What Dr Allen Thinks Raide for Sake of Example

The Rev Dr Allen voices strong views on policing and vice districts. He argues some officers protect resorts of vice for pay and urges action rather than idle stance, noting Boston is not uniquely corrupt among large cities.

Dr. Allen Raide Allen Boston

Policy of Reform and Police Tactics Advocated

A public figure urges a moral police force to prevent crime and curb juvenile delinquency. He calls for raids on vice establishments and arrest of both patrons and owners to deter youths from visiting houses of ill fame and to restore public security.

Reforming Not Ousting Women Says Watch and Ward Chief

Rev Charles J Bishop president of the Watch and Ward Society, in a Post interview from home on St James Avenue, says he favors reform over ousting women. He criticizes police inaction, notes illness kept him home, and outlines planned methods by which the society will pursue cases with agents and case by case personal efforts.

Watch and Ward Society Charles J. Bishop J. 8. Lockwood E. Winchester Donald Archibald Murray Howe Cambridge Fred B. Allen Charles F. Wyman Rufus B. Tobey Berkeley Temple John D. W. French George Hutchinson Lovett Charles W. Birtwell Mr. Chase Harvard Hayward Place St. James Avenue Lansing

Planked Babe Patrick McLaughlin Resides in Somerville Ward

A feature on Patrick McLaughlin, a baby born with fragile bones, strapped in a metal frame at Somerville Hospital to treat spinal curvature. The article portrays the nurse’s visit, the ward atmosphere, and caretakers hoping he will grow into a strong, noble man.

Patrick McLaughlin Somerville Post Tiny Patrick Patrick

Boston Briefs and Incidents Reported

A loose nut on a uptown Atlantic avenue car delayed traffic near Lenox and Washington. A false fire alarm at R. H. White & Co. prompted Engine 26 Ladder 17 and Protective Company 2 to respond for heat in the store basement. A Board of Health hearing addressed Joseph W. Goodnow’s Sedgwick street stable plans amid protests. Hugh Fitz, 42, detained at Station 10 after a light gambling game at the circus. Eight year old James C. Stanley injured in East Boston carriage runaway. hospitalized with a broken arm at Massachusetts General. Emergency Hospital cases include Herman Boyne with a scalp wound, Michael F. Delandis kicked by a horse, H. P. Farwell with a broken left arm, Morris Tinelstein with a broken collar bone, Timothy Sullivan with a severed big toe, and Jeremiah Bean with three fingers near a circular saw.

Watkins Engine 26 Ladder Truck 17 Protective Company 2 R. H. White & Co James C. Stanley Winthrop Massachusetts General Hospital Leyden Street Boston Herman Boyne Michael F. Delandis H. P. Farwell Morris Tinelstein Timothy Sullivan Jeremiah Bean

Post World’s Fair Art Portfolios Coupon Offer

A friendly tip urges readers to send relatives a complete set of the Post’s World’s Fair Art Portfolios this summer. The promotion promises a heartier welcome and directs readers to use the complete set coupon on Page 2.

Pygmalion and Galatea Presented in Association Hall

Last evening Association Hall hosted a performance of Pygmalion and Galatea. The cast included Carlton W. Baxter as Pygmalion Leucipee Brainerd Taylor Chrysos Lewis Kimery Miss Amy Beal Mimos Frank M. Cady Galatea Miss Mabel Burt Cynisca Miss Bertha Walker Daphne Miss Elsie Cushing Myrine Miss May Dean.

Association Hall Pygmalion Carlton W. Baxter Leucipee Brainerd Taylor Chrysos Lewis Kimery Agesimos Amy Beal Mimos Frank M. Cady Mabel Burt Bertha Walker Daphne Elsie Cushing Myrine May Dean

Constitutional convention plan faces rural and political opposition

Rural districts and professional politicians oppose the proposed separation of local state and national elections. Rumor says boss Croker may seek Carlsbad mud baths to ease homesickness. Mrs Lease seeks nomination for Congressman at large from Kansas by both Populist and Prohibition conventions.

New York

Boston Heat Gave Way To Evenings In Public Garden

Old Sol burned down on a scorching June day in Boston with temperatures near 104 in some spots and 98 at the Post building. People cooled in the Public Garden and Commons as couples lingered, kissing and strolling under shaded trees while a breeze helped ease the heat and a Coxeyite slept in the park. The forecast promised continued warmth and possible further discomfort.

Post Boston Garden of Eden

Made It Pleasant for Kelley at Hotel Cambridge

Joseph J. Kelley longtime Cambridge resident honored by East Cambridge friends with a surprise evening at the Hotel Cambridge. About fifty guests attended a banquet then heard remarks from ex-Alderman James F. Aylward and enjoyed music by the Putnam boys orchestra and soloists. Organizers included Henry Welsh, Eugene Sullivan and Charles McMenimen.

Kelley Joseph J. Kelley Cambridge East Cambridge James F. Aylward Putnam (Boys) Orchestra Harry Mahoney Joseph Dealey Fred O'Donnell John J. Ahern B. J. Brogan Frank Murphy Henry Welsh Eugene Sullivan Charles McMenimen

Passenger List for Brookline Arrivals from Jamaica

The steamer Brookline arrived yesterday from Jamaica with cabin passengers including Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Young, Timothy D. Atwood, F. R. Hart, David A. Weed, F. G. Mayo, Horatio Smith, and Miss Ada F. Young.

Brookline Jamaica Isaiah Young Timothy D. Atwood F. R. Hart David A. Weed F. G. Mayo Horatio Smith

Bible Lecture for Spanish Speaking Americans

A presentation titled The Bible Among the Spanish Speaking Americans will be given Tuesday June 12 at 7 30 p m in the Scotch Presbyterian Church Warrenton Street Boston. All are invited.

Scotch Presbyterian Warrenton Street Boston

Reformers Adopt Plans to Aid Italian Laborers in Boston

An adjourned meeting at the Charity Building in Boston, led by Edwin D. Mead, backed a reform program against padrone abuses. Miss Lucia T. Ames summarized a report detailing racketeering by padrone bosses and unscrupulous banks that exploit 15,000 to 20,000 Italian workers. The plan calls for a labor bureau led by an American, an Italian assistant, and a dedicated protection society to aid Italians and ensure lawful redress.

Charity Chardon Street Boston Edwin D. Mead Lucia T. Ames North End Italy

Italian Missionary backs measures to end padrone system

The Rev. Mr Conte of the North End, who highlighted the padrone system, told a Post reporter that the proposed resolutions would strike a fatal blow to the padrone practice if enacted, signaling strong approval and support.

Mr. Conte North End Post

Riverdale Casino Club Opens In Brookline

The Riverdale Casino Club on Francis street Brookline opened with an evening of orchestral music and elaborate decorations. The second floor assembly hall was crowded as guests admired features and congratulated the members while a fine collation was served in the dining hall. Ushers and reception committee members were named including Fred A Flood Edward Nash Frank A Russell C W Savine Jr Henry Rich and Oscar D Mowry Edgar M Anthony Frank W Burdett Benjamin C Dean George S Furbush John H Gibbs Alexander McGreggor Jr Dr F B Percy William Seaver Lindsley H Shepard George M Towle William S Flood and many attendees listed by name.

Riverdale Casino Club Francis Street Brookline Fred A. Flood Edward Nash Frank A. Russell Fred Singleton C. W. Savine, Jr Henry Rich Messrs Oscar D. Mowry Edgar M. Anthony Frank W. Burdett Benjamin C. Dean George S. Furbush John H. Gibbs Alexander McGreggor, Jr F. B. Percy William Seaver Lindsley H. Shepard George M. Towle William S. Flood F. L. Creasy W. L. Eaton Fannie Eaton Gussie Eaton Annie Winchester W. H. Webber C. L. Kellogg June Webber Weed W. W. Potter G. W. M. Hall Harry Tyler William Smith Edward Miles Abbott John Henry George H. Worthley Miss Worthley Mary Williams B. B. Abbott George Fred Winch Charles Way Spencer Hill Daniel Tyler Bessie Cushing Sybil Hall W. H. Hill H. H. Abbott John Miles William Paine William Flood Frank Seamans John Gibbs

School appropriation in Watertown meeting

Town meeting approves 40000 dollars for a new schoolhouse and 1000 dollars to improve a Pleasant street lot in Watertown on June 11.

Watertown

Cars to the circus run from multiple points

For circus attendees extra cars will run afternoons and evenings to the grounds. Routes include Summer Street Somerville via Harvard bridge and Massachusetts Avenue from Bield's Corner Hampden Street and from City Point via Broadway Albany and Old Colony depots Park Square Boylston Street and Huntington Avenue.

Summer Street Somerville Harvard Bridge Massachusetts Avenue Bield’s Corner Hampden Street City Point Broadway Albany Old Colony Park Square Boylston Street Huntington Avenue

PICK UP THE PIECES Post canvass shows strong Boston morning sale lead

An impartial canvass of Boston newsdealers finds the Post has the highest local reach with readers among Post women and men surpassing other papers. A further survey of ten morning trains on ten lines around Boston measures suburban and country sales between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. to gauge broader readership.

Newsdealers Boston Nes The Post Providence New York New Haven & Hartford Old Colony Boston & Maine Saugus Western Division Lowell Boston & Maim Fitchburg Railroad

Trains Listed by Officials in Suffolk Statement

A. J. Hamilton T F Cahill J A Frazier and John J Douglass appear and swear to a filed statement in Suffolk before Justice of the Peace B Leighton Bhal on June 1 1894.

A. J. Hamilton T. F. Cahill J. A. Frazier John J. Douglass Suffolk Boston J. A. Fragier B. Leighton Bhal

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Yankee Summer St N. B Madras Worcest SEA & Perrins India Lea & Perrins Rean John Duncan OBK Faneuil Hall Quincy Market J. Newman & Sons Agent Chase Bishop Watch and Ward Crusade Henry Chase Society Stella S. Clark Josie Bartlett Florence Kirk Costa Dr. Parkhurst Atlantic Avenue Line Lenox and Washington Streets Joseph W. Goodnow Jamaica Plain Sedgwick Street Board of Health Hugh Fitz Royal Baking Wder CO WALL New-York Sol Smith Shuman’s Corner Macbeth Jas. B. . Ramsay, JR State Strat Shanty Lords Washington St Riverdale Herald Globe and Journal Revere Beach & Lynn Ene N. E Western Eastern Division Saugus Br Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Chipeatert Orient Freights Ouent Heights Belcher Hang Lynn Orient Heights Soden Eee Lynn Crescent Beach Soden Akeeye Crescent Beach Mooney Tereeeeeeeev Belcher Eee
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