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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1891
Page
2
The Bakers Union ends its aggressive campaign as demands are moderated, while tram workers initiate a new strike action signaling wider labor unrest. Negotiations continue with city officials for a peaceful settlement and service continuity.
Paris June 28 prompt Cardinal supported union forms to oppose Lavigerie policy. Union de la France Chretid n une brings monarchist aims with Catholic leadership and limited anti scholastic action. Ex Empress Eugenie linked to Victor’s fortune and liaison. McKee Harrison at Carnot party. 2000 invitations. Reed and Hewitt present.
Corner stone of St Mary's Catholic church in Melrose was laid with rites in a ceremony attended by a large congregation. The 132 by 72 foot structure with a 140 foot spire on Herbert Myrtle Grove streets will seat 900 and cost about 45000 dollars. Archbishop Williams and a host of clergy led the service with Father Callaghan delivering the sermon.
At 6:45 am Sunday, Francis Derinels, 15 months, of 1% Orange Street, was brought to City Hospital with breathing trouble. The mother and hospital authorities think the infant may have awakened a small article left within reach. The child was admitted for careful observation.
Patrolmen Adams and Jones raided a North End dwelling on Sunday at 7 AM and found a card game among Gowne Hebrews. Morris Rosenberg and David dieldstemm, about 17, were arrested for gaming on the Lord's day, two other youths Philip Friedman and Ike Bornstein were locked up for aiding presence of gambling tools. Cards and a small sum of money were seized.
Constantinople June 25 brigands captured a wealthy Jew named Jakoe at tiomendschel near Salonica. The bandits looted £0000 in ransom and valuables. Three dozen robbers reportedly participated in the operation.
A string of fires across Newburyport Newton Lexington Haverhill Bradford Wilmington and New York damaged rail facilities farms and factories. Losses ranged from a few thousand to about 500000 with most properties insured. Notable blazes included the Newburyport & Amesbury Street Railway car house and stables and the Seventy first Regiment armory on Broadway.
Fire Alarm Box 8 reports a blaze at 146 Friend Street adjoining the ladder house used by A W Hastings & Co for sash and door stock. The fire climbed from the second to the fourth floor, damaging Hastings stock by 1500 and the building by 500. Palmer's restaurant suffered water damage. no other losses. A second alarm from Box 142 at 375 West Second Street, South Boston, involved burning shavings with no damages.
A long roster of guests across Vencome Vietna s Reynolds Adams Parkers Tremont Clark Adams and other hotels lists visitors with multiple names and their origins including New York Boston Philadelphia Montreal and Chicago observers. The fragment presents a cross section of guests staying at hotels with no narrative context.
Mary J Brown, 22 Common Street, dropped a carving knife while washing dishes Sunday afternoon and tried to catch it, cutting her right palm and severing an artery. She was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Amateur championships in Manchester England featured Luther Cary in the 100 yards, C A J Queckberner winning the hammer with 129 ft 10 3 4 in, and Mortimer Remington taking the quarter mile in 51 seconds. Crowds approached 10,000 for the Burlington Bay scull, J F Corbett beating Dennis Donoghue by five boat lengths. A twenty five mile bicycle race was won by H W Robinson of Waltham in 1h 30m 3s with a field including F E Swan and W H Dowd. The Rosedale Cricket Club began its American tour with dates in New York, Germantown, Philadelphia, Manhattan, and Boston. Seventy three entries were filed for the Trimount Athletic Club meet at Oak Island on July 4. The New England Amateur Rowing Association opened entries for Lawrence races. The Schuinkill Navy lacrosse team from Philadelphia travels to Boston for July 4th, with Boston selecting a strong roster.
A long sun lit cricket day featured St. Paul's School first eleven against the B A A. St Pauls posted 56 then the B A A replied poorly after Morley and Coit bowled superbly. The B A A secured 102 with Mansfield and Wright aiding the defense. St Pauls were all out for 50 ending a near single inning win for the B A A. Umpiring controversy noted in local clubs with calls to object unqualified officials before future games.
St Louis leads as the Orioles overpower Reeds Selee's men in a decisive victory over the New Yorks. The game showcases a dominant run by the host, highlighting key performances and the featured matchups.
Baseball results across leagues include New York 8 over Boston 4 in the National League, Philadelphia 10 over Brooklyn 7, Chicago 10 over Pittsburg 3, Cincinnati 6 over Cleveland 5. American Association ties at Baltimore 6 Boston 6 and St. Louis 12 over Columbus 6, plus Washington 5 over Athletics 4. New England results list Portland 10 Worcester 6 and Lowell 10 over Manchester 7, Lewiston 6 over Woonsocket 3, Lynn 6 over Salem 6. Eastern Association Rochester 4 over Providence 1, Buffalo 9 over New Haven 0, Albany 11 over Lebanon 5, Syracuse 9 over Troy 8. Sunday games note Louisville 7 Cincinnati 1, St Louis 10 Columbus 7, Bankers & Brokers 9 Hardware 7, Grocers 11 Expressmen 9, Newton 4 Millers 3, Vermont Univ 6 Williams 4, Melrose 11 Goodyears 3, Brookline Marions 10. Reading (A U) incomplete.
A brisk 1891 Augusta letter defends Bowdoin College against sharp judgments. It extols Bowdoin graduates who shaped Boston and national life, describes Brunswick campus life, facilities, and small classes, and notes Bowdoin’s young leadership under a notable president and faculty. Mentioned are Arlo Bates and Leonard Wood.
The second Massasoit Canoe Club regatta was held off the K street clubhouse for the club challenge plate. Emil Johnson’s Allie A faced challengers who failed to appear, weather and rough water hindered travel, and Wenonah won with Ulihe A finishing second. The club has rented Ragged Island for season trips and plans Sunday gatherings.
Robert A. L. Lockhart, famed one armed switchman at Tremont and Court streets, again intervened to halt a runaway horse. At 9:35 a.m. an ice cream wagon wheel detached near 3S. 5. Pierce’s, sending the horse toward Scollay square. Lockhart leaped from a box, grabbed a rein head, and was dragged 25 to 30 feet before escaping injury. The wagon driver fell but was unhurt.
A Boston Post reader calls independent voters to account on silver legislation, warning that gold inflow must rise or the US Treasury will move toward a silver basis. He notes gold payment shares in June and historical Boston versus New York gold certificate trends.
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