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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1894

Page

6

Violence at Darlington sparks militia order in South Carolina

Darlington clash between state constables and citizens leaves four dead Pepper McLendon Norment Redmond. Governor Tillman orders Columbia and Manning militia after constables disobeyed. Florence reports mob destroys Florence liquor dispensary as tensions rise amid statewide unrest.

Columbia 8. C Darlington Pepper McLendon Norman Redmond Florence Tillman Mstable Drennan Cheter & Northern Railroad

Beachmont Annual Dance of Entre Nous V Club Held

Beachmont annual dance at Parker Mall directed by Mrs. Resser Holland and Andrews with grand march led by Professor G. A. Scott and Mrs. B. A. Andrews. Seventy five couples attended along with numerous guests and a long list of local residents and officers.

Charles Egginton Alonso A. Gerbutt George Ayer B. A. Andrews Carrie Blake Sadie Clarke Alice Bogan May Thayer John Mahoney Annie Wilfert Lizzie Wilfert Crosley Edward Stevens Madge Dunderhill Irving G. Hill Fred Ayer Basford Joseph Resser William Allen Effie Walton Charles Record Effie McLean BE. G. Richardson Edna Wood Rena Frederick Ethel McLane W. A. Walton Fred Eaton W. Cing

Burglar Kelly Photographed in Roxbury Rogues Gallery

Kelly alias Kelliher the burglar was photographed at Roxbury in an attempt to elude officers Gaddis and Lawyer of Division 8. He was brought to headquarters and his portrait taken for the rogues gallery after a two year term in the House of Corrections in Cam. He faced charges of breaking and entering and a prior dangerous weapon incident at arrest.

Wis Kelly Kelliher Roxbury Gaddis Divi- 8 Yesforenoon Rogues’ Gallery House of Tron South Boston

Woman Falls 26 Feet From balcony in Plain city

A.Morse of 7 Keyes street Plain fell from a second floor at 174 Street while making a call last evening. She dropped about 25 to 26 feet and escaped with a severely shaken ankle.

A. Morse Keyes Street Plain 174 Street

Riverside Mills Weavers Demand End of Two Loom System

Weavers at Riverside Mills in Providence demand abolishing the two loom system and firing scab workers, insisting all old weavers be employed. Officials refuse and indicate a general strike by single loom workers and other mill help.

Providence Riverside Mills

Catholics and Protestants Unite in American Republic Speech

John F. Fitz gerald delivers text praising religious equality under the U S Constitution. He cites Catholics and Protestants joining in national service from revolution to Appomattox, urging Catholics to study history and promote fair, peaceful dialogue. He argues the nation is civil and religious liberty for all.

Young Men's Catholic Union of East Boston John F. Fitzgerald United States Colonhe Appomattox England Charles Carroll Carrollton John Carroll Franklin Chase John Barry Rexford Ireland Continental Congress France Mable

Union Pacific Wages Case Heard in Circuit Court

In Omaha March 90 the Union Pacific wage schedule case opened before Judges idwell and Riner. J CConnell, superintendent of motive power, testified receivers aim to enforce rules in effect before receivers took over. He showed Union Pacific crews earned more overtime and faced fewer penalties than rivals. The management argued changes were not just and fair to court and workers amid receivership.

Omaha Neb Union Park Ldwell Riner J.cConnell Union Pacific West Cheyenne Cheyenne

Deserter Johnson Sought in West Hartford Murder

William R Johnson, a U S Army deserter, surrendered in Putnam on March 22 and is eyed as a possible suspect in the murder of Robert S Peck of West Hartford. Johnson knew Peck, sold his army uniform the night of the crime, and claimed to have traveled with Peck two nights before the killing. Police traced him to Fort Adams and notified Hartford authorities.

Putnam, Conn William R Johnson United States Army Robert 8. Peck West Hartford Fort Adams Hartford Peck Johnson Boston

Phillips Exeter in New York Dinner Featured New England Prep Influence

The New York Association of Phillips Exeter Academy held its annual dinner in New York with speakers including Hon. James C. Carter on The New England Academy and best preparatory school, and Hon. Sherman Hoar representing the New England Alumni Association. Other speakers were John T. Perry Rev. Dr. Davis J. Burrill and Professor Bradburn C. Cilley.

Phillips Exeter New York Phillips Exeter Academy James C. Carter New England Academy Sherman Hoar New England Alumni Association John T. Perry Davis J. Burrill Bradburn C. Cilley

Aged Beverly Couple Targeted in Violent Outburst

In Beverly a mob surrounded a house on Goat Hill to menace Jerry Harrigan and his wife Julia Tracy Harrigan. The crowd shouted insults and threats, broke windows, and mocked the wedding plans with verbal and physical harassment. Police were absent during the disturbing confrontation.

Bevrly Beverly Hable Jeremiah Harrigan Goat Hill Eason Harrigan Tracy de Jerry Julia John Gan Joly's Dennis Ma Byndby CIA Tracy Elogan Juligset St. Mary’s Hitchtrick O'Neil Patrick O'Neil O’neil O’nell Pfiuch Pais Africa Bei

Riot damages and civic fear follow model city riot

Eyewitness accounts describe a riot near Harrigan’s yard with Chief Colson and officers present. Disturbances dispersed after threats and panic, as families like Mrs. Harrigan and Mrs. O’Neil suffer fear and nervous prostration. Authorities face criticism for arrests and duty in restoring order.

State Department awaits Admiral Benham to Mosquito action

Washington reports the San Francisco headed to St. Lucia then Bluefields to deter Mosquito unrest near Nicaragua. Admiral Benham may land troops if needed and act with authority, while Britain is urged to respect US limits. Rapid conveyance to Bluefields could precede official reports.

Washington State Department Mosquito Territory Admiral Benham San Francisco St. Lucia Benham Baker Mosquito England Nicaragua United States Great Britain Orn Islands

Police Committee Report Clears Officers in Local Arrests

The city police committee met to review charges of brutality and profanity against Lieutenant Doe and Officer Pike. After reporting they found the officers assaulted arrestees Charles OGorman and Edward Kelly during a drunkenness arrest, but exonerated them on profanity and brutality. Bribery charges collapsed.

Lynn Lieutenant Doe Pike Charles O'Gorman Edward Kelly Doe

Bridge Collapse Kills Three in Radford Area

A wood bridge over Connelly's Run in Radford collapsed as it was slated for removal to make way for an iron bridge. Eight men fell with the structure. Charlie Thompson, R. H. Andrews and Edward Maybee were killed. Others including Frank A. McCulloch, contractor William A. Hedrick, James Connor, Thomas Price and William Johnson were badly hurt.

Radford Connelly

New Lynn Station Planned by Boston & Maine

Mayor Harwood met with President Tuttle to discuss a new Lynn railroad station, to be built once Mt. Vernon street changes are finished. The street will be moved away from the B and M property, allowing a large depot. Work on Mt. Vernon street and utilities begins next Monday, with depot access by mid May.

Mt. Vernon Street

Behring Sea Fur Seal Protection Moves in Cabinet

Washington March 30. Behring Sea fur seals occupy the cabinet as the United States acts to curb poachers. President, Secretary Gresham, and Senator Morgan push a new bill to regulate enforcement under the 1893 act and to mobilize a Pacific fleet to escort seals through Behring Sea beginning May 1.

Ashington Behring Sears Cabi State Department Britain Aken Act of Congress Carter Court of Arbitration Washington Morgan Gresham United States Great Britain England Secretary of the Navy Herbert Pacific Behring Sea Mr. Morgan

Ambiguous Diplomatic Bill on Naval Powers Reported

A report outlines a proposed bill granting naval officers in two governments authority to act on offenders. If enacted, persons prosecuted will be judged by the courts of their respective countries. The measure follows a conference between Secre Gresham and Sir Julian Pauncefote.

Secre Gresham Julian Pauncefote Gove Ent

Coxey's Men Reach East Penn Outsiders March 80 Arrive

Coxey's army faction moved through East Pennsylvania with a March 80 showing as officers reported their arrival this afternoon.

East PA Coxey NE. O Lesti

Horrible Deed in Utica Family Slain By Murder and Suicide

Fritz Koets ler an unemployed worker from Dodgeville killed his wife and three children with throat cuts and poison killed his fourth child, then took his own life. The family had planned to travel to Boston today. police investigated after threats were learned and a locked upper back bedroom revealed the bodies.

Utica N. Y Fritz Koetsler Dodgeville Boston Koetzler

Snow slides halt trains on Burke branch Idaho

All trains on the Burke branch of the Union Pacific in Idaho are halted by snow slides. Six slides occurred yesterday between Burke and Blackfoot, each 1000 to 2000 feet long and 100 to 200 feet deep. Nine lives are believed lost as creeks are dammed and floods loom.

Portland Ore Burke Union Pacific Idaho Blackbeer

Huntingtons to Host Select Dancing Party in Orienta Hall

The Roxbury social club the Huntingtons plans a select dancing party at Orienta Hall on April 23 with a hustling committee preparing several novel features. The club has hosted monthly debates this winter, showcasing many clever young speakers.

Roxbury The Huntingtons Orienta Hall

Public Printer Nominee T E Benedict Named for Albany

Washington reports on good authority that Thomas E Benedict of Albany New York has been tendered the appointment as public printer by the President. Quincy Illinois describes a catastrophic fire that destroyed multiple buildings in the city including the engine house and jail with insured losses between 150000 and 200000 dollars.

Washington Thomas E. Benedict Albany N. Y Quincy Ill Pper Cleve—ee Benedict Cit Pike County

Brakeman Killed in Attle North Attleboro

M John Peets of Mansfield Massachusetts, a brakeman on freight train 201 running from Providence to Stone, was killed tonight near Attle North Attleboro while switching. A coupling or car on the train backed off the track and ran over him. he was unmarried.

North Attleboro John Peets Mansfield Mass Runniston Providence Dacey

Navy leader to speak at Grand Opera House aid event

The Hon. William McAdoo, secretary of the navy, will speak at Grand Opera House on Sunday April 15 in support of the construction of the Church of the Sacred Heart. The Rev. John F. Cummins and Congressman Joseph H. O'Neil are among those noted for the event.

NAVY Willam McAdoo Will Grand Opera House Sunda Church of the Sacred Heart John F. Cummins Gressman Joseph H. O'Neil Washington

Boxing results from the Metro Providence show five bouts

At the Metro Providence on March 30, four spirited boxing contests featured Waters and Barnes, Jodly, Baker and McClue, and B Boyle. The latter fought with vigorous character as decisions were awarded.

Metro Providence Topole Club Waters Barnes Jodly Baker

Fragmentary note on a dusk event at Lindale involving Protestants

A partial eyewitness fragment describes a night scene in Lindale with mentions of Protestants and others, but details are unclear and names are incomplete. The text hints at observers and possible religious or community tension without clear actions or outcomes.

Naturalist Henri Pouchet Dies in Paris at 71

Paris reports the death of Henri Charles Georges Pouchet a noted naturalist born February 26 1883 in Rouen He held the Sorbonne professorship once held by Paul Bert from 1875 and published about a dozen scientific works in his career.

Paris Henri Charles Georges Pouchet Rouen Paul Bert Sornne

Flaherty to Fight Barnett for Purse on New York Club Cards

Preliminaries set for a six week bout between Martin Flaherty of Lowell and ex amateur champion Barnett at the New York Athletic Club rooms. The event includes a side bet of 2009 and will be staged in New York. Meanwhile Amoskeag Manufacturing dye house workers demand restoration of former wages after a metal cutdown last fall, with a mass walkout threatened if pay scales are not reverted.

Bedford Martin Flaherty Lowell Ik Barnett New York Atheltic Club New 0 Athletic Club Hester N. H Emof Amoskeag Manufacturing

Death of a Prominent Crockery Dealer in Worcester

Thomas A. Clarke president of the Clarke Sawyer Co a leading crockery firm in Massachusetts outside Boston died tonight at age 68. He was a longtime Worcester business figure and influential in local commerce. The company noted his death as a deep loss to the trade and community.

Deat Worcester Thomas A. Cl Clarke-Sawyer Co Boston Toyght

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