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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1894

Page

2

Up in a Tower How Trains Telephoned Out of Yard

Boston & Maine introduces automatic switching to speed service. By Monday the system should run fully with a single tower controlling moves from Union Station to Prison Point. Four minutes saved per train, two towers plus Prison Point cost about $100000. old yard switchmen reassigned to other towns.

Boston & Maine Railroad Boston & Albany Maine Eastern Lowell Union Depot Fitchburg Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Broad Street Philadelphia Union Kansas City Fitchburg Draw Union Station Prison, Point Bunker Hill Messrs. Wilson and Duffy Prison Point East Somerville Boston & Maine

Graduates of College of Physicians and Surgeons Class of 1894

The commencement exercises were held yesterday afternoon at the YMCA building. Mayor Bancroft of Cambridge, Rev. Barton, Judge Parker, Rev. Schindler, and Prof. Elizabeth C Keller addressed the twenty five graduates. The class reception occurred at the Hotel Thorndike with an alumni supper to follow.

College of Physicians and Surgeons Young Men’s Christian Association William A. Bancroft Cambridge William Barton Judge Parker Solomon Schindler Elizabeth C. Keller Thorndike

Collectors Seek Cabinets For Summer Field Work

Scores of readers head to country and coast to collect woods minerals insects and plants. Paine's Furniture Warerooms at 48 Canal Street now offer collector cabinets including a superb fifty-drawer model at remarkably low prices.

Paine Canal Street

Harry Hill Testifies on Police Ties in Lexow Hearings

Harry Hill, famed saloon keeper, describes years in New York, aligning with police and captains over bribes. He recounts Murphy Moran and Moran as key money collectors, blackmail, and threats while detailing licenses, sparring events, and a rocked police climate. The session adjourns as Joseph Stein and Henry Nichols corroborate bribery patterns.

Goff Harry Hill Lexow New York City New York Broadway Mr. Goff Harry England John Heenan Tom Sayers Murphy Byrnes Moran Houston Street Harlem John L. Sullivan Green Point Captain French Rockaway Ransom Jimmy Smith Mr. Hill Hill Joseph Stein Henry Nichols

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Makers

The American Wringer Co. located at 12 and 16 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangle and carpet sweeper manufacturing. It repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promises prompt attention to orders. Telephone 31 Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont Wilson Bros Old Colony Railroad Tremont Row W. Jepson Union St Lynn Mass Justice of the Peace South St

Woman to Circumnavigate World in Fifteen Months for Bet

A Boston wager proposes Mme Marguerite Leland attempts a world circuit in fifteen months starting from the State House steps. She aims to leave penniless with only the clothes she wears, hoping to return with $5000 to cover her expenses. The start is planned for Monday as part of the challenge.

Boston Paul Jones State House Mme Marguerite Leland

Lady cyclist takes $20,000 bet on feat across nation

Mme Leland plans a 15 month journey to earn $5000 from her own labor and win $10,000 if she succeeds. She will ride a Columbia bicycle, lecture on dress reform and physical culture, clerk in stores, solicit ads, and tour from Boston toward the West seeking sponsors.

Mme Leland Columbia West Europe United States Paul Jones Boston New York Chicago

Unidentified Dr. C W Lyman Baffles Boston Doctors

Reports say Dr C W Lyman the Denver victim of a Soapy Smith gang incident is unknown to Boston physicians. The only Lyman in city records is Dr Charles P Lyman a veterinarian at 50 Village Street who is away at a Summer home in Jefferson New Hampshire and will return next week.

C. W. Lyman Soapy Smith Denver Bbdston Charles P. Lyman Village Street Jefferson, N. H Boston Medical School Boston Suffolk Marion Morony New Court Geo R. Fow Devonshire Street

Drowning Narrowly Averted Near Nantasket Beach

Two Charlestown youths, Stephen Porter of 384 Atlantic Avenue and a friend, narrowly escaped drowning off Nantasket Beach after hiring a rowboat that capsized. Captain Edward Edison of the fishing sloop Florence rendered timely assistance. The swimmers, both capable, were not yet back but are expected today.

Edward Edison Florence Nantasket Beach Stephen Porter Atlantic Avenue Charlestown

The Bachelor Quip Sparks City Romance Debate

A snappy exchange cites a novelist ideal and contrasts it with New York dating reality. Life notes tease that true, mature women are scarce, while younger women populate the city, highlighting social expectations of romance.

New York

Will Sue Witham Over Alleged Attack On Blind Newsboy

The Post reports Patrolman Witham of Station 5 is accused in an assault on Peter Trainor at Trainor's rooms 6 Waltham Street. Trainor, wounded, plans civil suit. no charges filed yet. Trainor claims wrongful arrest and seeks repayment. his landlady Mrs Hricksos may also sue.

Witham Station 5 Peter Trainor Trainor Waltham Street Post Mr. Trainor Washington Street Hricksos

Trains and Steamers Operate From Park Square This Summer

Steamers Puritan Wigrim and the new Priscilla Plymouth Pilgrim will run from Park Square Station with two boats each way daily this summer. Trains leave Boston weekdays at 6 00 pm Sundays at 7 00 pm from Park Square. Tickets and state rooms available at the Old State House corner Washington and State streets. Travis also departs Boston weekdays at 6 00 pm and Sundays at 7 00 pm.

Fall River Park Square Station Puritan Wigrim Old State House Washington and State Streets Plymouth Travis Boston

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