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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1895

Page

17

Newsboy stabbed in Lynn square fight

Newsboy Charles E. Parsons aged 14 was stabbed twice in the back during a street fight witnessed by many. Norton and McGovern alleged assailants fled. Parsons was treated and sent home. Norton said he had a knife but was not arrested. Parsons had previously clashed with rivals selling papers near the central depot.

Young Parsons Davis & Young O'Shea Parsons Norton McGovern Central Depot Gany

Husband Missing In Lynn Mrs Beatey Seeks Help

Lynn June 13 Mrs James Beatey of 2 Comans street Roxbury appeals to the Lynn police for help in locating her husband James who vanished from home May 29 and was last seen in Lynn the next day. He is about 35 to 40 years old, 5 feet 11 inches tall, 175 pounds, wearing dark clothes and a brown hat.

Lynn James Beatey Comans Street Roxbury James

Terrible Swede Rides Five Miles At Garfield Park

In Chicago 500 spectators watched John Juanson nicknamed the terrible Swede ride five miles on a bicycle at Garfield Park this afternoon in 11 minutes 33 seconds. Timekeepers were John West and E McNeill. The world road record for five miles previously stood at 11 minutes 40 seconds by Bainbridge. Miles splits were 2 20, 2 15 1 5, 2 19 3 5, 2 22 1 , 2 16 2 6. Lawson paced by three tandems.

Chicago John West E. McNeill John Juanson Garfield Park Lim Bainbridge Lawson

Charlestown Seventeenth of June Carnival Parade Route Set

The Charlestown Seventeenth of June Carnival Association announced the parade route starting on Bunker Hill street at 8 15 am. Floats and foot features will mix as two mounted horsemen English and American cavalry join the procession with intermingled standards. The display begins near City Hall and ends around Monument Square after about two and a half hours.

Charlestown Bunker Hill Street Mystic Elm Streets Chelsea Street Chelsea Street, To the Square Park Street Training Field Winthrop Street Adams Chestnut Street Monument Square Bartlett, Elm and High Streets Monument Avenue Main Street City Square Harvard Washington Street Union Main Streets Sullivan Square Elm and Carter Buffalo Bill England America Bunker Hill City Hall City Washington General Warren Monument Abraham Lincoln George L. Stearns Hundred and Ninety-Ninth Artillery Association Charlestown Club Masonic Warren Building Hawthorne Prescott Milanes Moulton Franklin C. D Thorndike

Cottage Hospital Proprietress Under Scrutiny by State Board

Lynn June 13. State Board officials Peck and Birch visit the Cottage Hospital on Eastern avenue as part of an alleged breach of state law by Lizzie F. Bent. They may present the matter to the next grand jury after questioning Bent about taking newborns to nearby families for boarding.

Lynn Peck and Birch State Board of Lunacy and Charity Lizzie F. Bent Cottage Hospital Eastern Avenue Lynn Board of Health Bent State Board Harwood Marshall Wells State Board of Lunacy Aid Charity

Jealous boarder attempts suicide over contested love

Alvah W. Penney a 42 year old Chelsea fruit peddler shot himself after jealousy over Mrs Mabel Chestnut attracted attention from a fellow boarder Amel J. Frozseland. The ball was removed from his skull and eye. his condition was listed as resting with hopes for recovery. his estranged wife and Chestnut were present at the hospital.

Alvah W. Penney Cestnut Street Chelsea Penney Mabel Chestnut Mrs. Chestnut Penny Fenwick Frost Hospital W. R. Chipman

Union Pacific Offers Denver Summer Tours 1895

The Union Pacific system advertises quick trains and low rates for a July 6 to 12 Denver event with excursions to Yellowstone National Park, San Francisco, Portland, Salt Lake City, Colorado mountain retreats, Black Hills, Hot Springs SD, and Colorado Springs Summer School. Contact agent or E LOMAX in Omaha for details.

Denver Union Pacific Yellowstone National Park San Francisco Portland Salt Lake City Colorado Black Hills Hot Springs South Dakota Colorado Springs E-L. Lomax Omaha Neb

Brighton man arraigned for assault at cafe

Thomas Kelley aged 23 of 52 Lincoln Street Brighton was arraigned in Municipal Court on two counts of assault and battery with a blackjack against two women at Rivers Cafe 10 Cambridge Street Wednesday night. He was found guilty on both counts and fined 35 dollars for the cashier Mary Eregan and 10 dollars for waitress Mary Delaney plus 25 dollars for the assault containing the second count.

Thomas Kelley Lincoln Street Brighton R Ivers Cambridge Street Mary Eregan Mary Delaney

Summer suits lure shoppers to blue and black serge styles

A local merchant touts blue and black serge suits for men and youths, claiming superior quality and price. He highlights $10, $12 and $16 options, compares favorably with rivals, and promotes seasonal goods from coats to hats and footwear, urging a shopper to visit store in the afternoon.

Gell Boston Sumi St G. A Summer Street

McManus & Co Men and Boys Outfitters Opens Corner Entrance

Col Beach store McManus and Co a long standing men and boys outfitters relocates to a new corner entrance at 670 and 672 Washington Street Fenno's old stand now serves as the site with entrance on the corner.

Washington St Col. Beach Fenno

Wise's Work Sparks Bridge Department Shakeup

Deputy John P. Wise leads a major reorganization dropping about six carpenters and an assistant drawtender for workload balance. Stock accounting at the Charles River bridge, Warren bridge, and South Boston foundry yard faces scrutiny with minor discrepancies blamed on torn day-book leaves by a discharged messenger.

John P. Wise James Murray Dover Street Bridge Wise Wheeler Charles River Bridge Waren Bridge Boston City Hall Curtis George Curtis Drew Denis H. Morrissey

Attempt to Halt Stanton Abbott Jack Burke Fight in Montreal

Citizens petitioned Mayor Villeneuve to stop tomorrow's boxing bout between Stanton Abbott, England champion, and Jack Burke, America champion, arguing against holding the prize fight.

Abbott-Burke Montreal Stanton Abbott England Jack Burke America Villeneuve

Arlington man killed by wagon in Cambridge accident

Michael Burns aged 36 was killed in Cambridge about 5 30 yesterday after noon when he was run over by his wagon. He worked for W. W. Rawson of Medford street Arlington and lived on Parks street Arlington.

Michael Burns Cambridge Burns W. W. Rawson Medford Street Arlington Parks Street

President makes consular appointments abroad

The President announced consular posts for James B. Caffin of Massachusetts at St Helena Horatio R. Bigelow of Pennsylvania at Rouen France William E Mantini of New York at Turin Italy with the appointments dated June 13 in Washington.

Washington James B. Caffin Massachusetts St. Helena Horatio R. Bigelow Pennsylvania Rouen France William E. Mantini New York Turin Italy

Lecture on Buckeye engine by state boiler inspector

Professor Hawley delivered a lecture yesterday at the rooms of stationary engineers No 1 on the Buckeye engine. The talk covered a model presented to the association and explained its design and function.

Stationary Engineers No Hawley

Firework ban for boys after last July Fourth blaze

The Hudson notice states no crackers rockets or squibs may be fired this year due to the previous Fourth of July fire. Authorities enforce the ban to prevent further incidents and protect public safety.

Hudson

Rainy day brings down countless toads in Rowley

In Rowley on June 13 a heavy rain shower caused hundreds of tiny toads to fall from the sky, drawing curiosity from residents as they mottled the streets and lawns.

Rowley

Miss Mary Abigail Dodge Advances With Friends

Miss Mary Abigail Dodge continues to lead a social circle as she and her friends pursue events and meetings in Washington. The fragment notes engagement with Severs Bias and mentions ongoing plans and hopes for progress.

Washington Mary Abigail Dodge Uae

Boston Engineer Shoots Self Over Navy Examinations

Orlando K. Fay of Boston shot himself at the Astor House after registering for a room. He said his suicide was due to failing a navy examination and securing a position, planned after asking for a drink and delaying a visit from the room clerk. He died soon after at Hudson Street Hospital with a single .32 caliber bullet wound near the heart.

New York Astor House Orlando K. Fay Boston Mass Hudson Street Hospital Fay Keith Farrington Navy J. H. Fay Winchendon

Rumors of Reorganization Roil Essex Eighth Regiment

Essex county voices urge immediate restructuring of the Eighth Regiment amid claims of a disorganized state. Colonel Dodge's retirement is debated as potential leaders like Captain Philip Little and Colonel W S Chase are eyed, with officers weighing re election and resignations.

Dodge Essex County Eighth Dalton State House Peach Cousins Lynn Philip Little Salem W. 8. Chase Boston Miles J. S. Carter Little Chase Post Oe Ae Brackett Pew

John Duane of Medford Dead

Medford florist John Duane died at his residence after three days illness. Born in Ireland in 1824 he had lived in Medford since 1856. He leaves a widow a son and a daughter. The funeral will be at St Josephs Church Saturday morning.

John Duane Medford Ireland St. Joseph’s Church

Gloucester schooner Robin Hood crew missing near St Peters

The Gloucester schooner Robin Hood under Captain Berne arrived from Grand Banks to land a sick man. Four men drifted from the vessel in dense fog about 100 miles south of St Peters. They are John McDonald Samuel Lowry Herbert Power and another whose name is unknown. No news has been heard yet.

Liverpool Robin Hood Berne Grand Banks St. Peters John McDonald Samuel Lowry Herbert Power

Body of 22-year-old Payson found in Charles River

The body of John I. Payson of Jamaica Plain, 22, unmarried, was recovered from the Charles River yesterday morning. Payson, employed by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Boston, was found after grappling iron brought his body to the surface.

John I. Payson Jamaica Plain Charles River Payson New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Boston

No Common Council Adjourned After Lack of Quorum

The Common Council met at 7 30 last night but due to no quorum the session was declared adjourned for one week. No records indicate any business was conducted.

IN THE SHAWSHEEM Lee Report Fragment

Fragmentary OCR reads unclear names and terms with likely misprints. The text hints at a person named Lee and a place or work titled Shawsheem, but details are not decipherable. No coherent event or date emerges from the readable lines.

Malden Police Shakeup: Eight Officers Fired by Mayor

Malden mayor Everett J Stevens ousted eight named patrolmen amid a police relief fund scandal. The Aldermen approved the order effective June 14 1895. A relief fund of 3700 dollars existed without state charter status and was secretly divided among officers after warnings against such action.

Malden City of Stevens Board of Aldermen Walter J. Enwright Clement A Feltry James Foley Niel W. Sweney Frank Farnham Arthur E. Perham Frank 8. Shattuck Charles L. Coombs Daniel A. L. Bowker Everett J. Stevens Samuel Jordan Police Committee Samuel E. Jordan

Rain Delays Fleetwood Park Trotting Meet At Fleetwood Park

Rain slows final races at Fleetwood Park trotting meet. Track mud slows pace and two heats finished before postponement to tomorrow. Soudan defeats Queen Alfred in 2:18 trotting, Gil Curry wins 2:10 pacing amid weather woes. tomorrow features Mascot vs Budd Doble and 2:16 trotting with Mernan among expected entries.

New York Fleetwood Park Pater Gil Curry Soudan Texas Queen Alfred Baltimore Philadelphia Rebus Whirligig Mascot Sulky Budd Doble Mernan Hinder Wilkes Neil Ae Onicoa P. Ryan Viking W. H

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