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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1895

Page

5

Police Alleged to Cause East Boston Man's Death After Drunkenness Arrest

John Henry Ryder of 11 Border Street East Boston died at home after an arrest for drunkenness by Patrolman Shipps of Hanover Street station. Ryder fell multiple times on Commercial Street and Fleet Street, but Ryder made no complaint of injury at the time or to the desk sergeant.

John Henry Ryder No. 11 Border Street Boston Division 1 Ryder Shipps Hanover Street Richmond Street Commercial Street Fleet Fessenden

A U Championships Begin in Pittsburg Boxing and Wrestling Thu

The Amateur Athletic Union opened a three day event in Cyclorama Hall Alleghany for its seventh annual US boxing and wrestling championships. Preliminary bouts occurred tonight with many classes including 105 115 125 and heavyweight boxing and multiple wrestling weight divisions. Attendance reached 3500 as semi finals and finals are planned across the next two days and Friday.

Pittsburg Penn Amateur Athletic Union Cyclorama Hall Alleghany United States North Side Athletic Club of James Salmon Thomas McMullen George Ross Lexington A. C New York John Heniger Edward Horen Edward Blake James Madden Caledonia A. C Philadelphia William Sweeney J. F E. Payne Cleveland A. C Charles S. Gelbert University of Pennsylvania W. D. Osgood U. of P Ed Marsh M. J. Reilly Michigan A. C Tim Minihan BB. A. C John Griffin John Collins Upson Cleveland

Lightweights Clash at Schuylkill Navy Boxing Show

Philadelphia March 19 The Athletic Club of the Schuylkill Navy hosted a six round lightweight program. Stanton Abbott England vs Owen Zeigler Philadelphia opened with Zeigler taking the decision though Abbott fought despite grip illness. Second bout featured Jack Everhardt New Orleans and Charles McKeever Philadelphia in six rounds with both in peak condition.

Philadelphia Athletic Club of the Schuylkill Navy Stanton Abbott England Owen Zeigler Zeigler Abbott Jack Everhardt New Orleans Charles McKeever

Counterfeit Silver Half Dollars in Circulation in New Haven

In New Haven on March 19 authorities note widespread counterfeit currency. Banks report bogus 1890 dated silver halves and dollars, with expert engraving and only weight revealing the fakes.

New Haven, Conn

London Strong in Markets With Broad Buying Drive

London firm today with Louisville and Nashville leading gains and markets opening higher. High activity across grangers and rail shares, short covering in Northwest and Rock Island, and robust London buying push prices above last night’s close. Taxing questions and rails politics discussed amid hopeful outlook for further gains.

Quantum of bonds and market chatter from Pinkham era

The article notes a New York reputably backed offer on Rothschild receipts with 4 percent interest starting from sale day and not deliverable until next August. It describes bankers’ confusion over a half‑percent price cut, contrasts coupon bonds paying 4 percent from Feb 1 with receipts from mid March, and suggests sly unloading on the market. It also mentions electric stock moves, Kearsarge Mining directors elected, copper supplies and Europe demand, and Chicago Stock Yards gains with rising earnings in January and February.

New York House Rothschild New York General Electric Westinghouse Kearsarge Mining Company Thomas Nelson W. E. Parnell Vhce John Daniell J. N. Denison Europe United States Chicago Pinkham

Boston Stock Exchange Official Day's Bond Prices

March 19 report lists highest and lowest bond prices, closing values, and bid versus asked figures. Includes official sales data for the day.

North American Insurance declares 249 percent dividend

The North American Insurance Co announces a semi annual dividend of 249 percent payable April 1, 1895 to stockholders of record March 23. Secretary Charles E. MacAllar, Boston, March 19, 1895.

North American Insurance Co Charles E. Macallar Boston

Injury cases handled by Read's Agency at Devonshire Street

Read's Agency on Devonshire Street attends to and investigates injury cases. Contact for terms.

Read’s Agency Devonshire St Call For

Cambridge Fire Destroys Connecticut Stone Works Buildings

Fire in Cambridge shortly after midnight damaged a frame building on a wharf off First street and a 150 foot wooden shed. Loss to Connecticut Stone Works placed between 3000 and 4000 dollars, with much machinery destroyed or damaged. Cause unknown. alarm from Box 2 aided rapid response. Insurance likely covers losses.

Cambridge Connecticut Stone Works First Street Box 2 Connecticut George Everett West Somerville

Judge Aldrich's Successor Likely From State House Talks

A committee favoring Judge Bixby of North Adams met at the State House with Governor Greenhalge for the Superior Bench. Senator Lawrence led the delegation with Mr Renfrew of Adams. Other candidates include District Attorney Gaskill Worcester President Butler Jackson Fall River Judge Ely Boston. Frank P Goulding Worcester could be a contender but may not wish the post.

Bixby North Adams State House Greenhalge Lawrence Renfrew Adams Gaskill Worcester President Butler Senate James F. Jackson Fall River Ely Boston Butler Frank P. Goulding

Ex Governor Long to Lead Defense in Ansonia Murder Trial

Ex Governor Long of Massachusetts is reported to conduct the defense in the impending murder trial of Maggie Schloss of Ansonia. Dr George E Whitten of Auburndale Mass and Dr J Edward Lee face trial. Whitten visited New Haven for consultations as extradition issues were dropped.

New Haven Conn Long Massachusetts George E. Whitten Auburndere Mass J. Edward Lee Maggie Schloss Ansonia Stoddard Penny

Knights of Honor Money Gone

A mysterious robbery in Watertown reports a box with about 40 dollars stolen from a safe at the Boston Branch grocery store. The funds belonged to Lafayette Lodge of Odd Fellows and Quimpben Lodge Knights of Honor. Employee Orrin Hatch, collector for both groups, had recently placed a few dollars in the box. Police Cooney and Dwyer investigated.

Watertown Boston Lafayette Lodge of Odd Fellows Quimpben Lodge Knights of Honor Orrin Hatch Cooney and Dwyer

Court listings and trial schedules from early docket

In the civil courts the United States District Court panel led by Nelson prepares to report after the March grand jury session. The Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth considers cases including Earley et al versus O Leary unfinished with Mori for plaintiff and Morse for defendant, plus Smith versus New York and New England Railroad Company with Achorn for plaintiff, and Evans versus Deshon with Thompson for plaintiff and Morse for defendant.

United States District Court Nelson Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth—Field Holmes, Morton

Suffolk County Superior Court session mix details

Summary of court dockets across First Second Third sessions with multiple civil actions and libel hearings. Includes cases of contract, replevin, personal injury, and divorce libels. Notable names include Fessenden Sherman and Holt versus Watertown.

Suffolk County Superior Court Fessenden Valentine Graves M. T. Thomas Joseph B. Thomas I. R. Clark FY. Ranney T. J. Gargan BE. W. Hutchins Sherman Middlesex Lowell Sheldon

Fares to Baltimore and Norfolk with meals and berth

Freight received for all points on Virginia Tennessee and Georgia lines plus the Kanawha Despatch and the Baltimore and Ohio system. Tickets to all points South and West. Agents named in Baltimore and Providence offices.

Tenn. & Ga

Boston hearing on bills by Metropolitan Affairs Committee

State House Boston March 6 1895 hearing announced for House 389 petition to appoint a board of visitors for Boston public institutions, House 576 on alteration of buildings, and House 630 election by recount ballot. Friday March 22 at 10 a.m. in Room 132 with George P. Sanger chair and H. L. Boutwell clerk.

State House Boston Committee On Committee of Counsel City of George P. Sanger H. L. Boutwell

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