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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1895

Page

3

Governor Greenhalge Faces Decision on Police Commissioner Whiting’s Replacement

The executive department withholds clear plans on Whiting’s successor as term nears May end. Governor may replace Whiting or reappoint him, influenced by Chairman Martin’s stance and petitions from Bostonians backing Whiting. Observers note Greenhalge’s independent approach and willingness to defy advice.

Executive Department Greenhalge Whiting Martin Mr. Whiting Peter Elief

Hard Tack For 11 Days Aboard Mary Emsden

The schooner Mary Emsden of Calais Maine was abandoned leaky and dismasted in lat 35 55.10 long 52 10 after a storm while her crew of Captain P J Warr first mate W M Clinton second mate R Hinds Henry Shaw and seamen Ole Olsen Harry Jensen and Harry Olsen were saved by the steamer Suevia which stood by for nine hours until a boat could rescue them. The Mary Emsden of 326 tons net, built 1865 at Portsmouth NH, approached from Genoa to New York.

New York Mary HB. Amsden Calais Suevia Barbadoes Genoa P. J. Warr William M. Clinton Robert Hinds Henry Shaw Cook Ole Olsen Harry Jensen Harry Olsen Mary E. Amsden Portsmouth N. H

Boxing Gossip Clarifies Billy Smith Walcott Fight Rumors

The boxing column reports Billy Smith meeting the Post’s Sporting Editor to deny rumors of a severe beating by Joe Walcott. It asserts Smith was not badly hurt, traces his birth to Eastport Maine, and previews upcoming events at Music Hall and Shawmut Rowing Club sparring matches. It highlights Captain Cooke and O’Brien remarks on fair conduct in the Bumstead Hall event and praises Binney’s toughness and Smith’s early life.

Billy Smith Joe Walcott Smith Post the Post Eastport Sandy Cove Digby County Nova Scotia Veritas Billy Charlestown St. John Boston Music Hall Shawmut Rowing Club Ike McArthur New England Kid Mulligan Lowell Spike” Sullivan Young Burke A. W. Cooke Dick O’brien Ed Binney Bumstead Hall Peter Maher Jim Hall O’brien Binney O’bren Rob Roy

Saving Cargo After Venetian Wreck Off Boston Harbor

Reporters visit the Venetian wreck aboard the towboat Leader. Buoy No 19 misplacement, salvage underway for 645 cattle and 888 sheep aboard Swift & Co cargo. Officials urge immediate investigation and possible divers, pumps, and deck cuts to save the cargo valued around 200000 dollars.

Hoosac Tunnel Swift & Co Chicago Mr. Gore Hoosac Wharf Boston

Haworth to a Full House Next Thursday Night

Scott and Bowne of New York have reserved all boxes with Castle Square management. Haworth will attract a large audience, and Asbury Park pushes to host a national meet with a wheelmen's fair that raised a large sum, hastily organized before the clubhouse completion. Peckham of Charlestown Cycle Club may race this year, given his proven speed.

Castle Square Mr. Haworth Asbury Park Andy Peckham Charlestown Cycle Club

Daughters of Vermont Hold Annual Reunion in Boston

The Daughters of Vermont held their annual reunion and banquet at the Ven dome yesterday. Over 10 members were present. An informal reception was held prior to the banquet. The members are well known Boston women born in Vermont, and have made the reunion a fixed institution.

Daughters of Vermont Vendome Boston Green Mountain State

Real Estate Doings Noted in Newton and Nearby Areas

Real estate activity includes Ww. s. F. Edmands selling the Fen nessy estate on Commonwealth Avenue and Cedar Street Newton Centre to H. A. Ely. A syndicate led by H. C. Libby and others bought 2 500 000 square feet of land at Sharon near the depot from E D Barbour. Minnie L. Homer purchased 16 000 square feet of Walter Baker estate land on Park Vinson streets and Upland road. F W Burleigh sold a Dorchester dwelling on Harvard Street for G L Davidson to John P Mack. Paul Kendricken sold 4000 square feet on Sawyer Avenue to Mary E Maine. Clara E Gowing sold forty acres with buildings on Church Street Weston to George C Davis for 9000. W S & F Edmands sold mansion, stable and 40 000 square feet on 29 Vernon Street Newton for 18000.

Ww. S. & F. Edmands Fennessey Commonwealth Avenue Cedar Street Newton Centre H. A. Ely H. C. Libby G. M. Glazier J. A. Bowman E. D. Barbour Sharon Depot Minnie L. Homer W. S. & F. Edmands Vernon Street Newton

Johns Hopkins Freshmen Juniors Clash Kills Student

A campus melee at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore on March 4 left a freshman crushed by a mass of students during a gym initiation. Dudley Williams, son of Dr. P. C. Williams, was knocked unconscious and later revived, with many others injured. Faculty will investigate the incident and discipline proceedings are awaited.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Dudley Williams P. C. Williams

Yale Athletes Gather for Union Training Table Start

Captain Austin called all remaining Yale varsity candidates to the gymnasium with thirty present. A grand union training table will be formed at 1142 Chapel Street for the baseball nine crew and track athletes. The crew begins March 15, the baseball nine a week before Easter trip, and the track team around April 20.

New Haven Conn Austin Yale Grand Union Chapel Street

Dorchester Pool Tourney Sees Moriarty Beat Farrell 50–28

Moriarty defeated Farrell 50 to 28 at Monahan's pool room in Dorchester to lead the championship. Shea and Connerton are slated to play Wednesday night.

Monahan Dorchester Moriarty Farrell Shea Connerton

New Rowing Club Formed in City as Moulton Boat Club

A new rowing association named the Moulton Boat Club has been organized with headquarters in Charlestown. Officers include Daniel McCarthy as president, James Kelley as vice-president, C Duggan as secretary, J Flynn as treasurer, and W Krupp as manager.

Moulton Boat Club Charlestown Daniel McCarthy James Kelley C. Duggan J. Flynn W. Krupp

Buoy, Cattle, and Ship Salvage Efforts Near Spectacle Island

The Venetian grounded near Spectacle Island after losing buoy No. 10 and dragging anchor. Crew were paid and sent home except Chief Officer McKechney who remained aboard. A towboat will stand by while efforts continue to lighten the vessel and recover cargo and fittings for patching and refloating.

Farrington North Square McKechney Camilla Sylvester L. Ward Spectacle Island Burgess J. N. Batchelder

Hope for Consumptives Emulsion Aids Recovery

Advice promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites as essential for recovery from consumption. Emulsion aids assimilation and digestion, supporting ongoing nourishment and vitality before severe lung involvement. Physicians may confirm, with warnings against substitutes.

Scott

Brown's Bicycle Inn expands to Newton Centre on Saturday

M E E Brown of 178 Columbus avenue opens a new Newton Centre bicycle shop on Saturday the 9th with D F McCarthy in charge. He will offer Spaldings Credendas Western Wheel Works Crescent machines and drop the Columbus Ave title. The piece also notes riding school scenes and mentions Equitable General Providing Company opening in Devonshire Street, plus local cycling clubs and riders.

M. E. E. Brown Columbus Avenue Spaldings Western Wheel Works Crescent Brown Columbia Riding School H. Gilliat Warren L. Everett C. H. Gibson P. V. R. Ely F. Jarvis Wharton H. Timmins Rose Guild Frank Higginson Robert Hooper James Jackson Minnie Chicago McCausland Somerville Cycle Club Boston House Gaudelet

Grand Military Review by Boys in Blue at South Armory

About 2000 spectators witnessed a grand military review in the South Armory Irvington street with Governor Greenhalge present among generals and colonels. The program included guard mounts regimental formations a State flag presentation a tricolor gift and battalion company drills praised Captain S L Braley for the fine drill.

South Armory Irvington Street Greenhalge Dalton Davidson Champlin Benton Buntin Hall Wolcott Thomas George F. Hall S. L. Braley

Misrepresentations Prompt Newfoundland Premier’s Letter

London dispatch reports Premier Whiteway of Newfoundland protesting sensational misrepresentations about the colony. He cites a Reuters despatch claiming revenue of 30 000 dollars for a 26 day period, contrasting with 38 257 dollars actual and 55 289 dollars for 1894. He blames reduced purchasing power from export market limits, noting the Bond Blaine accord could have lessened the impact.

London Whiteway Newfoundland Times Reuter Dalziel United States

Les Huguenots Substitutes For Lohengrin at Opera

Illness of Jean de Reszke and Mme Mantelli forced the grand opera to substitute Les Huguenots last night. Cast included Mme Nordica, Urbano, Mile. Van Cauteren, Margherita, Milo, Baurmeister, Raoul Russitano, Marcello, Ed de Reszke, Ancona, Plancon.

Jean de Reszke Mme. Mantelli Grand Opera Les Huguenots

Don Juan Plot Summary and Cast Tonight

A vivid account of Don Juan forcing Donna Anna and fleeing after wounding Don Pedro, with Donna Elvira warning others. Zerlina and Elvira learn his true nature as Don Juan faces pursuit, ending with a supernatural banquet and his plunge to hell. Cast includes Mrs. Nordica, Miss Zeke de Lussan, Mrs. Emma Eames, Ed de Reszke, Russitano, Carbone, Maurel, and conductor Sig. Mancinelli.

Don Juan Donna Anna Don Octavio Don Pedro Leporello Donna Elvira Zerlina Elvira Nordica Zeke de Lussan Emma Eames Ed de Reszke Russitan

Baltimore Election Notice for Five Directors 1895

Notice announces annual election of five directors to manage company affairs for twelve months. Polling at 216 Water St Baltimore Md on Wednesday March 20 between 12 and 1 pm. Secretary A Layfield signs the notice.

Baltimore Water St A. Layfield

Union No 11 Meets On March 5 At 735 Washington St

Wanted notice for Brotherhood of Painters Union No 11 schedules a Tuesday evening meeting on March 5 at 735 Washington Street to discuss important trade business.

Brotherhood of Painters Washington St Cb-4

Congress Adjourns Sine Die After Near 600 Million Total

Congress closes its session at noon with both houses adjourning sine die. The session’s appropriations approach 600 million dollars. In the House Speaker Crisp receives a vote of thanks as Mr Reed abstains. The Senate notes the President has no further communication and laughs at the occasion.

Washington Congress Crisp Reed Senate Voorhees Joint Committee

Nominations for Appraiser and Postmasters Rejected

Washington March 4 The nominations of Mr Stearns as appraiser at Boston and Messrs Hoitt Mann Blodgett and Wales as postmasters at Arlington Fitchburg Stoneham and Randolph died with this Congress at noon today and will be reap pointed by the President at once

Washington Mr. Stearns Boston Messrs. Hoitt Mann Blodgett Wales Arlington Fitchburg Stoneham Randolph Congress

Entries and results from Alexander race card yesterday

Five racing events listed with entries across five races including selling stakes. Notable names include Home Run Trinculo Little Bravo Criterion Meadows O Hearn Brightwood Fonda San Mat hewo Pocahontas Lita Tiny Tim Belwood Glenall Paris Caraven Monte Carlo Wang Tammany Hall Paragon Forest Detroit Electric Light Charlie R Despair Johnny Saginaw Lum Phil Daly Reynard Tumult Woodchopper Jim McLaughlin Fannie Martin Elizabeth Forager Prince Klamath Pantata Clansman Lithograph Samaritan Duke of Fief McKeever Pickaway. Results show Glenall first in six and a quarter furlongs, Lita third. W O Brien first in four and a half furlongs. Walcott first in six and a quarter furlongs. Paragon first in five eighths. Gonzales first in six and a quarter. Time details: 1:28 1-2, 1:00, 1:27, 1:06, 1:26.

Trinculo Little Bravo Criterion Meadows O’hearn Brightwood Fonda San Mathewo Pocahontas Lita Tiny Tim Belwood Glenall Paris Caraven Monte Carlo Wang Tammany Hall Paragon Forest Detroit Electric Light Charlie R Despair Johnny Saginaw lLum Phil Daly Reynard Tumult Woodchopper Jim McLaughlin Fannie Martin Elizabeth Forager Prince Klamath Pantata Clansman W. O’brien J. Croker Apprentice Walcott Mayor B His Grace Bobolink Grampian Gonzales Lum Red Star

Hair-cutting ad from Alland Bros at Tremont Row

Lovers answer our advertisement for hair cutting. Our name and fame are known town wide. Alland Bros. 19 Tremont Row.

Alland Bros Tremont Row

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