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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1895

Page

3

North Weymouth Tramp Trouble Brings Local Alarm

In North Weymouth the almshouse attracts dozens of tramps daily as residents fear the growing influx of hoboes. Superintendent Alexander Cummings reports 61 visitors yesterday with capacity for only 30, while townsfolk debate enforcing vagrant labor or moving tramps to a local quarry. The option to compel work faces legal limits, and residents worry about safety as planks of bread and tea replace any willingness to labor.

Mr. Cummings Hingham Braintree Cummings Bradley Weymouth Hodgman Bradford Hawes Gordon Willis Charles Bicknell Nelson Gardner George Newton

Emperor Bores Then Berlin Debates Under Close Watch

Eugen Richter's Freisinnige Zeitung portrays the state council under the Emperor as a misery. Members pray the Emperor will stay away to speak freely. The Emperor dictates floor order, forbids interruptions, and requires bored officials to endure dreary debates with forced applause.

Berlin Eugen Richter Freisinnige Zeitung Council of State Richter

Protect New Orleans Foreigners In Riots Prompt Cable

London officials report Lord Kimberly answered Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and refused to send Sir Julian Pauncefote with a cable to secure British subjects in New Orleans. He stated Secretary Gresham assured Louisiana Governor had pledged protection of life and property and that foreign steamship crews faced no danger. The purser's identity remained uncertain after the shooting.

London Lord Kimberly Foreign Office Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Julian Pauncefote New Orleans Gresham Louisiana Kimberly

Compliment for Cleveland and Gresham on Italy murder case

The semi official press praises President Cleveland and Secretary Gresham for moving swiftly to punish the murderers of Italians in Walsenburg Cal. They compare U S action with Colorado and New Orleans handling, saying America acts nobly and boosts Italian sentiment.

Rome Cleveland Gresham Walsenburg Cal Colorado New Orleans America

Texas Fever Report Declared False by Berlin Cables

Berlin dispatches quote a Strasburg correspondent stating that reports of Texas fever in the Reichsland are utterly false and not a reason for prohibitions on American cattle. The clarification arrives amid ongoing trade concerns.

Berlin

Italians Occupy Adigrat in East Africa Campaign

Rome on March 17 reports General Baratieri, commander of Italian forces in East Africa, occupied Adigrat today without facing opposition. The move expands Italian control in the region as military operations continue.

Rome Generel Baratieri Italy Adigrat

Salem Laster Strike At L G Straw Co

Salem tasters at L. G. Straw & Co. went on strike after wage disputes and concerns that some work may come from strike areas. They claim weekly earnings of about 7 to 8 dollars while receiving 2.12 for lasting 72 pairs, versus 3.50 in other Salem shops. Company says wages are fair for the work and city standards.

L. G. Straw & Co Salem

Sunday liquor raids seize supplies at multiple unlicensed premises

Division 15 officers with a search warrant seized four gallons of lager beer and a half pint of whiskey from Mary K Hill at 2 Brighton street Charles town. Division 10 officers took one and a half gallons of lager beer and a half pint of whiskey from John Dolan at 20 Northfield street. Division 1 officers raided Angelio Gannanimo at 7 North square and confiscated eleven gallons of lager beer. Division 3 officers served a warrant on Annie Sarvin at 141 1-2 Chambers street rear and seized six gallons of lager beer.

Mary K. Hill Brighton Street Charlestown Division John Dolan Northfield Street Angelio Gannanimo North Square Division 3 Annie Sarvin Chambers Street

Lynn editor Henry Jacobs dies at 35 in Lynn

Henry Edmund Jacobs of 21 Vinestreet died today from pneumonia at 35. He worked in shoe shops before joining the newspaper field with Boston papers, then started the Lynn Bells which merged into the Advocate. He founded the Nahant Breeze and the Lynn Shoe weeklies and managed the Shop Baseball League last year. Funeral Tuesday afternoon.

Lynn Henry Edmund Jacobs Vinestreet Boston Lynn Bells Advocate Nahant Breeze Lynn Shoe Shop Baseball League

Fire in Roxbury Building on Washington Street

Fire discovered at 4 20 yesterday afternoon in the basement of a three story brick building at 2341 Washington street owned by the Roxbury Institution for Savings. Isaac Young occupied basement and first floor with stock damaged by fire to the estimate of 8000 dollars, plus an added 400 dollars from yesterday's fire. Cause unknown.

Washington Street Roxbury Institution For Savings Isaac Young

Henry Johnston Charged With Breakin And Larceny

Henry Johnston aged 19 at 66 Snow Hill street is under arrest at Hanover street station on a charge of breaking and entering the dwelling of Laurence E. Perault at No 2 Washington street place on November 8. He allegedly stole 19 dollars and 25 cents in cash and a pair of trousers.

Henry Johnston Snow Hill Street Hanover Street Laurence E. Perault Washington Street Place

Whiskey and cigars stolen from Ruisseau restaurant

Between 11 a m and 8 p m yesterday unknown person forced entry to William P Ruisseau restaurant at Washington and Lucas streets. A small amount of whiskey and 10 cigars were taken.

William P. Ruisseau Washington and Lucas Streets

Gambling Raid Nets Nine Arrests in Fall River

Early today police raided a liquor store and gambling den at Kilburn and East Globe streets in Fall River. The proprietor and eight others were arrested.

Fall River Kilburn and East Globe Streets

Arrest of Charles B. Strickland for false pretenses

Charles B. Strickland of 10 Dwight street was arrested yesterday on a charge of obtaining property valued at 225 dollars by false pretences from Simon P. Stewart, dated March 9.

Charles B. Strickland Dwight Street Simon P. Stewart

Hawaii Attorney General Arthur P. Peterson Dies in Exile

In San Francisco on March 17, news reports confirm Arthur P. Peterson, Hawaii Attorney General and opponent of the monarchy, died in exile. Details indicate ongoing political turmoil and questions about succession and governance in the islands.

AN Francisco Arthur P. Terson Hawaii This

At the People s Temple addresses on Americanism and Catholic influence

A large audience attended Christian Patriotic Lectures at the People s Temple. Major Calhoun defended Americanism and A P A principles while denouncing Catholic influence. Rev E S Wheeler attacked the Pope s encyclical and Catholic power in several nations. A Protestant burning of Catholic church fires was discussed with claims of Catholic involvement.

People’s Temple B. F. Bradbury Alfred R. Calhoun E. S. Wheeler H. L. Whitney Malcolm W. Smith D. A. McDonald George W. Coon Nelson Street Joseph D. Jones Mr. Bradbury Major Calhoun Manitoba Protestant Protective Associates Canada Ottawa Prairie Bradbury William &. Linton England James Boyd Brady E.S. Wheeler Boston Journal Stephen O'Meara Mexico Argentine Republic People’s Church

Hack Driver Narrowly Escapes After Freight Train Collision

Quincy March 17 Hugh McIsaac a hack driver escaping death when his rig struck by a freight train near the Quincy Adams depot at about 2 am. The wagon was badly wrecked but McIsaac was thrown clear with no serious injuries. His companion MelIsaac, drunk at the time, was arrested and jailed. The horse remained unharmed.

Quincy Hugh McTisaac South Quincy New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Quincy Adams MecIsaac MelIsaac

Walter A Wood Harvester Co Attacked by Illinois Steel

A writ of attachment for 5400, issued yesterday, seized the Walter A Wood Harvester Company stock. Three additional attachments totaling 38097 were issued. The firm is a Chicago concern branch that recently passed to a receiver.

Kansas City Walter A. Wood Harvester Company Illinois Steel Company Chicago

President Eliot in Genoa on his return from Egypt

Harvard reports President Eliot is en route home via Genoa after traveling in Egypt. He plans a stop in Italy and has written little about his Egyptian journey, noting only business matters and a Nile voyage to the second cataract in an earlier letter.

Harvard Eliot Genoa Egypt Italy Nile

Disabled Tug Towed From Newport Towline to Narragansett

The steamship Tuckahoe arrived in New London while en route from Fall River to New York. It rescued the disabled tug Joseph Stickney one mile west of Point Judith Breakwater after a broken valve stem and ferried her tow of five barges to Narragansett Pier where the tug Gayner assumed the tow toward Dutch Island.

New London Conn Tuckahoe Fall River New York Point Judith Joseph Stickney Newport Stickney Narragansett Pier Gayner Dutch Island

Missing and believed dead Reynolds case shocks Carey

H. D. Reynolds, a leading local businessman in Carey, is missing under sensational circumstances. His room was found in disorder with blood on the walls and floor, prompting detectives to search for clues and pursue a possible homicide.

Colorado Governor Offers Reward for Walsenburg Killers

Denver March 17 Governor McIntyre announced a $1000 reward for arrest and conviction of those implicated in the killing of Italians at Walsenburg. He pledges close personal attention to ensure the law is vindicated.

Denver MclIntyre Walsenburg

Watertown Town Meeting Tonight Adopts Key Reports

An adjourned meeting in Watertown will address annual appropriations. Reports on removing Fitchburg freight yard from the town center and on town lands along the Charles River by Mr J J Sullivan will be presented.

Watertown Fitchburg J. J. Sullivan Charles River

Death of an Eminent Methodist in San Francisco

The Rev. B. F. Clarey, a prominent Methodist divine and former head of the California Christian Advocate, has died in San Francisco. His career extended across the nation.

San Francisco B. F. Clarey California Christian Advocate

Sporting Man Murdered in San Francisco

Cornelius Stagg 68, proprietor of a wayside resort, was fatally shot and robbed by two masked men last night. A well known figure among the state sporting element, Stagg’s death shocks local athletics circles.

San Francisco Cornelius Stagg Stagg

Indoor championships of New England Amateur Athletic Union

The Worcester Athletic Club hosts the indoor championships at Worcester Skating Rink on Saturday March 30. Events include forty-yard dash, one mile run, 600-yard run, one mile walk, high jump, 1000-yard run and pole vault with special attractions such as team races. Open to recognized athletic clubs colleges and schools of New England under NBEA A U approval.

New England Association Amateur Athletic Union Worcester Athletic Club Worcester Skating Rink New England

Sweeney to attempt indoor high jump world record

Exhibition by champion high jumper M F Sweeney aims to break the world indoor mark. Entry is 60 cents, closes Monday March 2 with H A Adams Worcester MA handling entries. Three prizes per event, competition on a 14 lap raised track in New England.

M. F. Sweeney H. A. Adams P. O. Box Worcester Mass New England Central Association of the Amateur Athletic Union The Amateur Athletic Union Central Association Board of Governors Messrs Julian

Amateur Athletic Union board votes on dues and reps

Efforts proceed by mail vote for selecting two delegates from eight clubs Laughlin Pastime Detroit Milwaukee and Chicago to the A A U board of governors. The schedule committee favors July 4 all around championship at New Jersey club and Sept 14 for the annual meeting. both pending board approval. The Southern Association submits its constitution for mail vote action. Reinstatement and denial actions are noted for several clubs and individuals. President Curtis orders a mail vote to raise annual dues from $2 to a higher per club amount.

Amateur Athletic Union New Jersey Athletic Club Board of Governors N. Y J. Schwartz A. T. Mills Portland Ore C. I. Behringer Utica Curtis

Harvard Varsity Baseball Thirty Candidates Reduced to Twenty Eight

Harvard's varsity baseball squad lists sixty players at start, with twenty eight still in training. Captain Whittemore coaches. Colonel Winslow to take over next month. Battery candidates pared to nine under Mr. Keefe. notable pitchers Lamprey and Cozzens from the freshman class remain.

Harvard Whittemore Winslow Lamprey Cozzens Highlands Paine Ames Scannell Henry Scott Buckman Anderson Burgess Beale Brown Dean McCarthy Garrison Hayes Haskell Eskridge L. S Lacy Lord Manning Rand Stevens Stevenson Selfridge Wrenn Battery Keefe

Cincinnati whiskey dealers reject trust price plan

In Cincinnati on March 17 whiskey dealers signed an agreement refusing to recognize the spirits price advance ordered by the trust and will continue quoting at $1.2. The action shows dealers will not follow future orders from the receiver.

Cincinnati

Westport Farmer George Deane Found Dead Near Fall River

An elderly Westport farmer, George Deane, was found dead near Fall River. A physician said the death likely came from natural causes and the body was handed to Deane's relatives.

Fall River George Deane Westport Deane

Ailsa Beaten at Monte Carlo Regatta by Britannia

In Monte Carlo on March 17 three yacht races were sailed with entries including Britannia Ailsa Corsair and Valkyrie I for Monaco prizes. Britannia led early, Ailsa pursued but could not overtake, finishing about two minutes behind after two rounds. Other races saw Christoforo Colombo win ten to twenty-raters and Dacotah win five to ten-rating amid changing winds and choppy seas.

Monte Carlo Monaco Prince of Wales Britannia A. B. Walker Ailsa F. W. L. Popham Corsair Count Florio Aranella Rebelle Christoforo Colombo Dacotah Nike EL Rolla III Vincent St. Martial Liane Va-Partout Valkyrie I Alilsa Cape Martin

Yachting Banquet Planned by South Boston Club in April

The South Boston Yacht Club will hold its annual banquet in the second week of April. Commodore E C Benedict of the Sea wanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club will depart soon for a West Indian cruise aboard the steam yacht Oneida, likely leaving by March 29. The Oneida is being fit out at Tebo's yard in South Brooklyn. Mindora, Graham Bacon Jr., is overhauled near Boston under Captain Moulton. Wanda, Henry, arrived at Norfolk from Jacksonville for Hampton Roads orders. Harriet, Clapp of Boston, has new bow stern decks and pilot house with Captain Thompson in charge. Elephant at City Island modernized, Sawyer & Son building new sails. Surprise, Attic, Edelweiss, Gazelita, Valkyr, Amarita moored in the basin. Leroy Fales seeks a steam yacht this season with Captain Elisha Horner as sailing master. Harlem YC plans a May 30 spring regatta under Larchmont rules with one-gun start. Sapphire, Widener, nearing completion at South Brooklyn dock. Harvard YC officers named: Stackpole, Ly man, Morris, Frothingham, Johnson, Pierce, Seal, Junthrop, Williams. Siesta sold to Charles A Sinclair of Boston. en route to Boston.

South Boston Yacht Club E. C. Benedict Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club Oneida Tebo’s Brooklyn Mindora Graham Bacon, Jr Thompson Elephant Howard Place City Island Sawyer & Son Colonel Stedman Hartford Attic Nathan Brown Edelweiss Hunt Smith Gazelita David Banks Valkyr Amarita Leroy Fales Fales Elisha Horner Harlem Yacht Club Larchmont Yacht Club Sapphire George. D. Widener Tedo Harvard Yacht Club J. L. Stackpole, Jr C. F. Lyman D. H. Morris Brooks Frothingham B. Frothingham R. M. Johnson C. A. Pierce M.L. Seal E. K. Junthrop R. B. Williams George Green Am. Y. C

Gossip of the Turf opens public training stable and racing notes

David Lebounty opens a public training stable in Middleboro Massachusetts and Frank Walker will start horses at Buffalo. The piece lists jockeys and officials at Hamilton Jockey Club and notes horses and mares bred to Electricity. It highlights Fantasy’s record and field activity at New Orleans, Sheepshead Bay, and Brooklyn tracks with trainers hoping for improvements.

David Lebounty Middleboro Mass Frank Walker Buffalo John TE. Thayer Hood McGregor Hood Farm Lowell Robert McGregor Hamilton Jockey Club Rhody Pringle James McLaughlin John Staunton B. B Hazel Wilkes Kentucky Tenny Quesal Himyar Queen Ban Major Thomas Hira Villa Swayback Whisperine Wah Jim New Orleans Midgley H. Penny Turner Shields McCue J. Reagan Berger R. Jones Dr. McLean Cincinnati McLean Fantasy Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn

Orient club to host Easter Monday event in East Boston

Tickets go on sale for a likely season finale by the Orient club at Stirk's Hall in East Boston Easter Monday evening The Roxbury Bicycle Club invites for a hard times smoker printed on a pasteboard box bottom hint at financial strain New members of the Press club were observed at the clubhouse with few riders seen on the roads Cyclists faced wind and poor road conditions with only six bicycles spotted along Massachusetts avenue to Dudley street The Columbia brand gains popularity in the Southern States The Potter guide board bill advances in the New York Assembly

Orient Club Stirk’s Hall Boston Roxbury Bicycle Club Roxbury Club Massachusetts Avenue Dudley Street

Humber wheel to draw curiosity as new trade notes spread

In this market item the Humber wheel is described as very handsome and expensive. The writer predicts strong interest upon its arrival and praises Elliott Burriss for steering the English Humber American business with energy and probity. Expect Humber bicycles to become prominent soon.

Elliott Burriss Burriss

Monarch cycle offered with full guarantee at warerooms

Messrs Chandler and Barber at 15 That Street reiterate the Monarch cycle’s high grade and guarantee. The light ladies wheel is on display in their warerooms. Cycle manager R R Rogers is optimistic about strong sales this year.

Messrs

Read & Sons unveil bargain sale on New Mails wheels

William Read and Sons report strong sales of last year models. The New Mail wheels, previously selling for 115 dollars, are now offered at 6 dollars. Fully guaranteed and brand new, the 9 percent New Mail is priced at 8 dollars.

Messrs William Read & Sons

Fred Dudley’s Bicycle Emporium on Columbus Avenue

Many asked if Fred Dudley keeps more than second hand wheels. The reply: yes, with lines of Lowell Diamonds premiers and Royal Family bikes. His stores at 162 to 170 Columbus Avenue are so large that a person could learn to ride there.

Fred Dudley Lowell Diamonds Columbus Avenue

Singer Agency Agent Sells Wheels To Town Crowd

Mr. Ross of the Singer agency has great faith in his wheel and wins buyers around town. He has talked Singer so much he has become a singer himself, judging by the wheels leaving his Berkeley street place to an appreciative audience.

Mr. Ross Singer Agency Berkeley Street

Wheels in stock cater to buyers wants says dealer

E E Brown of Columbus avenue store states he sells four wheel makes Spaldings Credendas Singers and Crescents because customers decide what sells. He emphasizes business practicality over personal preference.

E. E. Brown Columbus Avenue

McLean Brothers Wheels Advance From Arlington Centre

Albert D. McLean & Co. have drawn attention of high grade wheel makers who seek their Arlington Centre location. The McLeans enjoy strong cycling reputation and solid business standing, with success now clearly established and scope for further growth remaining.

Messrs Albert D. McLean & Co MccLeans Arlington Centre

Philo-Celtic Society Initiates Five Members at Washington Street

The Philo Celtic Society held its weekly meeting at 694 Washington with a full room and enthusiasm for Gaelic study. New members John P. Jones J H Glover Stephen J. Moore T J O'Donnell and Martin H. Sullivan were initiated. The program featured Irish romance Eachtra an Mhadra Mhaoil and a poem Tionosg an Fhile, with members performing songs in Irish and English before adjournment.

Philo-Celtic Society Washington Street J. H. Sullivan John P. Jones J. H. Glover Stephen J. Moore T. J. O'Donnell Martin H. Sullivan M. C. O'Shea T. J. Coghlan Professor O

Boxing Gossip At Suffolk Athletic Club Tonight

Suffolk Athletic Club hosts a boxing meet featuring eight rounds between Steve O'Donnell and Jake Kilrain. Kilrain weighs 220 pounds and arrived Saturday, with O'Donnell arriving today. The column also discusses Ed C. Holske's schemes, Gl ory of past matchups, and various local boxing plans, lawsuits, and upcoming bouts at Castle Square and with the Seaside Club.

Suffolk Athletic Club Steve O’donnell Jake Kilrain Kilrain Steve O'Donnell England Ed C. Holske Frank Slavin Charley Mitchell Holske Charley Munro South Iind Boston South End Freiske London Helske Pritchard Jack McAuliffe Ryan Dempsey Mac Tom Monahan Mike Brady Ike McArthurs Brady New York Sun Tom O'Rourke Tom O’rourke Columbian Rowing Association Sam Tompkins Dan Dave Ross John Soley Castle Square Twigg William Daly, Jr Tom Bogue Lynn Rob Roy

Freedman Defends Role in New York Baseball Management

President Freedman of the New York club disclaims responsibility for dispatches implying interference with Manager Davis. He says Davis's control of the team is absolute and he will not meddle with plans. Reports note weather delaying Washington versus Brooklyn in Charleston and Anson pursues Stewart, a potential Pfeffer-like find, in Galveston practice. The Pittsburg and Washington camps prep in the South as season moves toward Louisville.

Freedman New York Davis Washington Brooklyn Charleston S. C Galveston Anson Stewart Pfeffer Pittsburg Savannah Brooklyns Pittsburgs Louisville Cartwright Joyce Schmelz Crooks Cincinnati Ellison Brush Chicago Windy City National League Caylor New York Herald Nichols Boston Thomas “Twolung Tucker Bostons Broadway Duffy McCarthy St. Patrick

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