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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1894

Page

2

Winter Relief Funds Help Boston Unemployed Through Winter

The Citizens Relief Committee reports $136 568.70 spent to aid the unemployed in Boston. Appeals raised $100 772.19 plus $28 796.51 from sales, city building projects, and other funds. Labor paid totaled $136 568.70 with indoor and outdoor work, including 3500 women earning $44 000 and about 6000 men working 38 400 days.

Boston Citizens’ Relief Committee Talbot Avenue Dorchester Heights Brunswick Fund Bedford Street Ames Cate Wells Memorial Hall

American Wringer Co. Wringers and Sweepers Manufacturer

The American Wringer Co. at 12 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders served promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Free Medical Services Until Cured Offered by Dr Dewey

A local notice announces ongoing free medical services for all diseases provided by Dr Dewey, extending to the poor and those who apply for licensed medical aid.

Dewey

Harvard Coaching Plan Needs Revision After Yale Victory

Harvard alumni debate causes of chronic athletic underachievement at Cambridge. Yale dominance across crew and football prompts calls for reform, blaming independence, poor coaching alignment, and failure to develop homegrown talent. Dr. Brooks urges a unified, strong training program to restore Harvard’s edge.

Harvard rowing policy challenged by Bancroft plan

The piece argues Harvard needs a long term rowing policy with Bancroft as coach to build a winning crew. It cites Yale’s method, calls for loyal university support, and warns against a full professional coach. Other sports show slower but steady progress, with calls for a trained rowing instructor.

Yale Bancroft Harvard Harvard Aquatics Slough Dudley A. Sargent Hemenway Gymnasium Lathrop Camp

Special notice coupon terms for series portfolios

Special notice states coupons apply to AMERICA PHOTOGRAPHED and FAMOUS WAR PICTURES portfolios with 2 percent in series one and ten cents per part. ART TREASURES allows publishing only 3 numbers with one coupon. Mail orders to P. O. Box 202 The Post Boston.

Boston Post Post America Famous War Pictures ART Treasures P. O. Box the Post Boston

World’s Fair sale bulletins and related book notices

Advertises sale bulletins for multiple World’s Fair items with many numbers listed and notes that Art Treasures will be discontinued after July 1. Also lists Book Bulletin items including Irving Sherman’s Own and Dickens volumes with pricing for Cook-Fook items.

Butlars Bigs Bowe Offers Limited Copies

A notice states limited copies are available first come, first served at the fixed price of 98 cents with three coupons included. It emphasizes no price change.

Harvard Sports Reform Urged by Veteran Crew Member

A veteran Harvard rower from the class of 1874 argues for overhaul of athletic organization to improve recognition and success for Harvard teams. He cites Yale and Princeton as benchmarks and stresses the need for perfect, department wide organization before further reforms or achievements can occur.

Yale Princeton A. L. Devens Harvard

Fences Cause Avon Square Dispute Over Public Property

In Avon the central square area has sparked clashes as fences extend into Main and High streets restricting sidewalk passage. Selectmen ordered removals, while new fences appeared, prompting county-level action and a potential public-property dispute.

Avon Avon Square Forrest Hall High Street Main Main Street

Honest Drug Business Letter Cheers One-Liquor License Rule

To the Editor of the Post the writer praises the recently passed law regulating the drug business. The main point is a rule preventing owners of multiple drug stores from holding more than one liquor license. The letter asserts strict enforcement will benefit honest druggists and the public. Boston, June 28.

Sir Honest Drug Business Boston

Hayes & Sons Bond Offerings At 7 Exchange Place

W J Hayes and Sons bankers at 7 Exchange Place Boston offer a fine line of bonds for investors of all sizes. They scrutinize securities offered for sale by experts and enjoy investor confidence. They furnish lists free to all.

Messrs. W. J. Hayes & Sons Exchange Place Boston

Carnot Assassination Revealed as Plot in Marseilles

Paris dispatch reports Marseilles police confirm the Carnot assassination stemmed from a plotted scheme. Conspirators met at Cette and drew lots to assign the killing to Santo. Authorities say they have clues to arrest more guilty parties as 55,000 mourners view Carnot in state at the Elysee. The Senate backs funeral expenses and Cavagnac is pardoned.

Paris Marpeilles Carnot Cette Santo Montpelier Laborie Senate M. Dupuy Chamber of Deputies M. Carnot Presient Carnot Court of Honor Palace of the Elysee Catafalque Cavagnac Albi

Rail strike spreads across lines with worker stand

The Northwestern trains may halt as 200 brakemen join the strike, and 20 engineers and firemen on the Chicago Great Western follow. Hundreds of yards show strike effects while managers fight the boycott. Canada imports 2000 workers to Chicago and Debs warns against alien contract labor. Other clashes occur at Como Minnesota and in multiple railroad systems.

Northwestern Polk Street Chicago Great Western Union Chicago United States Arnold Senta Fe Railroad Company Grand Trunk Canada Debs

Governor Proposes Seats on Prison and Training Boards

The Executive Council met yesterday at 4 pm. Governor nominates J Warren Bailey of Somerville to the Prison Commission, succeeding Frank Jones whose term expired. Joseph Fyffe of Charlestown is named to the Nautical Training School Commission after Captain Soley’s resignation. Additional nominations to the Board of Registration of Physicians and Surgeons include E J Forster Boston seven years, W P Bowers Clinton four, L B Whittier Fitchburg five, A C Walker Greenfield one, S H Blodgett Cambridge three, C Edwin Miles Boston two, A L Chase Randolph six, plus Calvin L Hartshorn Worcester of the dairy bureau.

J. Warren Bailey Somerville Frank Jones Jones Joseph Fyffe Charlestown Nautical Training School Commission John C. Soley Board of Registration of Physicians and Surgeons E. J. Forster Boston W. P. Bowers Clinton L. B. Whittier Fitchburg A. C. Walker Greenfield S. H. Blodgett Cambridge C. Edwin Miles A. L. Chase Randolph Calvin L. Hartshorn Worcester Dairy Bureau

Baby falls from second story window to street

Cep tina Spotti a 12 month old child from 864 North Street fell from a second story window yesterday afternoon. She suffered a brain concussion and was taken to Station 1 then treated by Dr Dunn before being moved to Massachusetts General Hospital by police ambulance.

Ceptina Spotti North Street Dunn Massachusetts General Hospital

Debs Urges Restraint in Railroad Strike

In Chicago Debs calls on railroad employees to keep peace and obey law during the dispute. He emphasizes unity, dignified tactics, and warns against property damage, insisting the great public supports labor and that strike action must remain lawful and nonviolent. Signed E W Debs.

Chicago Debs Railway Employees of America American Railway Union United E. W. Debs

Pullmanized Existence Sparks Debate Over Company Town

Chicago June 29 The Pullman system draws sharp criticism as workers in the company town say they are deprived of self respect and overcharged for daily needs. Proponents defend the figures, claiming workers have not been robbed. The dispute centers on who can prove their numbers.

Chicago Pullman George M. Pullman

Fire devastates Franklin, Woodruff & Co storehouse in Brooklyn

A June fire at the Franklin Woodruff & Co store on Furman street wrecked the building and 15,000 bales of jute and other goods. Three men were killed in the collapse, two others severely injured, and a worker missing as crews battled the blaze into the night.

Brooklyn N. Y Franklin, Woodruff & Co Furman Street Union Ferry Company John C. Barrows James Prentice Samuel Salon Andrew Miller Salon Miller Tad Robert Sheppa

Working Boys' Home announces July 28 events

The schedule lists 75 yard dash 880 yard run one mile run running broad jump running hop and step and jump and putting sixteen pound shot all handicaps 7 yard dash novice scratch and 440 yard consolation run for the July 28 meeting.

Texas Governor Hogg Visits Providence Guests of Board of Trade

Governor James S. Hogg and a Texas party arrived in Providence this morning aboard the Consolidated road. They visited Gorham Manufacturing Company and Cortiss Safe Works in Auburn and will spend the night at Oakland Beach.

Providence James S. Hogg Texas Boston Consolidated Road Board of Trade Gorham Manufacturing Companys Cortiss Safe Works Auburn Oakland Beach

Four Robbers Rob Bryant in Boston Common Theft

George F Bryant of College Street was robbed by four men on Tremont Street near the Common. Bryant identified two suspects, including Patrick Leonard also known as Lowry, and Thomas Moran, a former bellboy, with two others still sought. Moran allegedly confessed to the crime and named the remaining two. Bryant, living in New York, will stay in Boston for the trial and is held in personal recognizance.

George F. Bryant Kelley Bryant New London Dicke Bryant Gav Tremont Street Nce Wue Station 4 Lowry Peninsular Patrick Leonard Nassau Street Barry Thomas J. Moran Warren Station House Moran Adams House Reynolds New York Boston

Massachusetts Horticultural Society Opens 66th Free Exhibition

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society begins its 66th season of free weekly horticulture lessons at Horticultural Hall Tremont Street from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes for roses Japan irises and other flowers as well as fruits and vegetables will be awarded.

Japan Horticultural Hall Tremont Street

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