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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1893

Page

8

Populist bet on Cary in seventh district race

The Populists plan to field George H. Cary of Lynn against the Republican nominee likely W. E. Barrett for Congress in the seventh district. Cary, employed by Thomson Houston, is respected in Lynn and seen as a strong Populist candidate amid a district-wide push with meetings across cities.

W. E. Barrett Congress Barrett People’s Party George H. Cary Lynn Winn Malden Cary Thomson-Houston Company English High School Post 5 Veople Mayer Hayes State House

Tremont Theatre Tonight Delivers Laughs and Tears

A noted performer Noah Vale in A Poor Elation headlines Tremont Theatre for one week. Night Owls at the Ieward offer burlesque and amusing specialties. The Columbia Theatre hosts Henry B. Harris with Maurice Barrymore and a star-studded cast in a packed testimonial. The Grand Museum presents The Painmaster with Stella Chase Ainsworth and Cameron Clemens, plus strong supporting roles. Fay Foster's burlesque company tops Lyceum Theatre offerings this week.

Tremont Theatre Noah Vale Mr. Russell Night Owls Ieward Henry B. Harris Columbia Theatre Columbia Maurice Barrymore Julia Arthur Harry Conor Queenie Vassar Thomas Browne Messrs Conraye and Fox Flora Irwin Harry Woodruff Harry Brown Thomas W. Ryley P. B Senin Max Bachman 5. Sweetland Lottie Dean Gradford James T. Powers May Stevens Boyeson Loittie Bingham Coimbia Theatre Orchestra Harry Mullaly Leon Keach the Painmaster Boston Grand Museum Stella Chase Ainsworth Cameron Clemens Ono Fay Foster Lyceum Theatre

Modern Daniel Websters Hat Competition in Boston

The Boston Post seeks the largest hat wearer in New England. Submit head circumference in inches and fractions along with hat size. If shy, have a friend send the measurements to Hat Competition, the Post, Boston.

Post Loston New England

A Soujour n South and Pilgrimage West by Pennsylvania Railr ad

On March 28 the final personally conducted Florida tour departs New York with New England passengers meeting in New York. The $50 fare covers round trip transport and en route expenses. tourists may return on any regular train before May 6 1893. The California tour also starts March 28 from Boston, with a tour agent and chaperon provided for comfort. For rates and routes contact the Tourist Agent at 205 Washington Street Boston.

Florida New York New England California Boston Pennsylvania Railroad Company Washington Street Mass Brookline Gas Light Company Applicar Althowgh Roxbury Brookline Brigh Beacon St

Raid seizes malt and spirits from local druggists

In Gloucester last night police raided James H. Freeman and Edward C. McIntire, seizing large quantities of malt and spirituous liquor. The seized property was in a building owned by City Marshal Douglass of New Bedford, a detail that caused notable public interest.

Gloucester James H. Freeman Edward C. MeIntire McIntire Douglass New Bedford

Big Heads in New England Stir Hat Competition

A wave of letters arrives Saturday from readers boasting oversized head measurements. Entries from Holyoke Somerville Charlestown and Stockton Springs cite head circumferences from 24 to 30 inches with hats custom made. The contest seeks the largest head though no single winner is declared.

New England James FE Kelly Holyoke Mass Edward A. Davis Holt Avenue Somerville Boston Oliver B. Tivus Main Street Charlestown T. M. Richardson Stockton Springs

Perfect American Types Seen In Clay Models For World’s Fair

At a Doylston Street studio Dr. Sargent of Harvard directs sculptors Hi Kitson and Miss Theo Ruggles in shaping two ideal American bodies. Measurements from 10,000 volunteers, mostly 18 to 25 and college students, define 65 metrics for precise statues. Faces are composites from Harvard and other colleges for a beardless male and a female.

Doylston Street Dr. Sargent Harvard Hi. H. Kitson Theo Ruggles Sargent Harvard Annex Smith Vassar Wellesley Mimy Arberst Bowdoin

Brockton Labor Union Ends Two-Year Hastings Boycott

The Central Labor Union of Brockton declares its boycott of baker A. H. Hastings at Campella off after more than two years. Hastings refused Labor Day two years ago to allow his bakers in the labor parade and has since used non union workers. The protracted dispute ends with a satisfactory outcome for the union.

Brockton Central Labor Union A. H. Hastings Campella Hastings

Squantum Annexation Hearings Prompt Local Tour

A writer visits Squantum to explore the annexation question to Boston. He learns from residents and locals about lack of roads, services, and government under Quincy, the winter isolation, and calls for Boston ownership to improve schools, post offices, and infrastructure. The piece notes property owners, tax payments, and the view that Boston’s influence would boost development.

Boston John Quincy Batihanite Jamaica Plain Quincey Pratt New London Richards The Street Railroad Titus Moon Island Squantum

Deficit in the Treasury under Harrison debated in detail

Washington report explains how the 1880 to 1893 Treasury balances were reported. It argues that Harrison’s secretary certified a cash balance of 24,128,087 while excluding funds tied to national banks and coinage, masking a larger deficit.

Washington Cleveland Harrison Treasury Conrad N. Jordan Foster Pacific Railroad

Freights Wreck Near Barre Destroys Locomotives and Cars

A freight wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad middle division near Barre resulted in the destruction of three locomotives and twenty five loaded coal cars. A fireman was buried under wreckage and rescued with slight injuries. Brakeman Jacobs and a teamster were killed by a shifting train after the crash.

Huntixnapon Penn Middle Division Pennsylvania Railroad Barre Bbut Jacobs

Warden Bridges Addresses Quiet Prison Assembly

At the State Prison the new warden Bridges spoke to inmates during Sunday services signaling a calm start. A search revealed improvised weapons and a scal ing hook discovery, with Boot's cell detailing a north wing escape plan and new tool monitoring rules to be enforced.

State Prison Point of Pines Boot

Cold Wave Halts Barre Living as Temperature Dives

Barre Vermont reports an abrupt cold spell with morning reading at 18 below zero. Residents endure stiff winds and freezing conditions as additional frost arrives, impacting daily activities and travel. Weather authorities issue advisories and caution for exposed areas.

Barre

England and the English Lecture in Boston Tonight

Dr. W. O. Perkins of Boston, long resident in London, has accepted to lecture on England and the English at the Young Men's Christian Union 48 Boylston street Tuesday evening. Members may invite two friends each.

W. O. Perkins Boston London Eng You Men's Christian Union Boylston Street England

Coveney Favored for Boston Postmaster Role

The Democratic leadership backs Colonel J. W. Coveney for Boston postmaster if President Cleveland approves. Mayor Matthews supports Coveney and notes Patrick Maguire is not a candidate. Coveney, a businesslike, tireless worker, would bring a satisfactory administration, though Coveney says he knows nothing beyond what he read in the papers.

J. W. Coveney Boston Cleveland P. Maguire Post Colonel Coveney Matthews Washington Patrick Maguire Massachusetts Custom House Coveney

Funeral for John H McDonough Held at St Josephs Roxbury

The funeral for John H McDonough is planned from St Josephs Church Roxbury at 10 today with burial at Portland, the body to be taken by 1 oclock train. Democratic committees met to draft resolutions and arrange services, with multiple officials named as pallbearers and ushers.

John H. McDonough St. Joseph's Church Circuit Street Roxbury Portland Coveney McNary Commonwealth Charles S. Hamlin Thomas A. Devine State Committee W.S. McNary J. H. Lee Thomas F. Delahanty Amos K. Tilden J. J. Nann Joseph J. Corbett Harvey N. Collison Boston College James F. Hayes Charitable Irish Society Thomas Ryan Bachelor Club John Ff. Dever Lee N. H. Taylor T. W. O'Rourke City Hall

Pulpit changes loom in Taunton and Palmer

Taunton March 19 The Rev. W. W. Hooper pastor of the Universalist Church resigns his post. Palmer March 19 The Rev. Frank E. Jenkins of New Decatur Alabama accepts a call from the Second Congregational Church of Palmer and will be installed April 19.

Taunton W. W. Hooper Universalist Church Palmer Frank E. Jenkins New Decatur Ala Second Congregational Church

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