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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1895

Page

6

Free Trade Annual Dinner of New England League

The New England Free Trade League held its annual dinner at the United States Hotel in Boston with over a hundred prominent men present. Hon. John De Witt Warner and Herman W. Chaplin spoke in favor of free trade while Henry W. Lamb presided. a business meeting earlier elected officers for the league and featured favorable secretary Parker’s report on growth and educational work.

New England Free Trade League United States Hotel Boston John de Witt Warner New York Herman W. Chaplin Henry W. Lamb Mr. Chaplin Henry E. Alvord Virginia Lester D. Marsh Charlies T. Carret J. G. Pike N. B. Buxton, Jr Charles G. Guild William Lloyd Geagigan Heman W.chaplin York L. Carrol Rook N. Y William Everett Quinby Alfred L. Ripley Philip A. Chase

Ladies' Night At Chickatawbut Club In Dorchester

The fifth annual ladies night at Young's featured speeches by Mrs. Harriet M. Winslow of the Dorchester Women's Club and Miss Helen M. Winslow. Dr. Henry B. Blackwell criticized Massachusetts politics and Turkish atrocities while resolutions condemning Armenian abuses were adopted. Guests included Mrs. Harriet Bean, Mrs. Winslow, Rev. W. H. Bolster, and Miss Ellen Hayes.

Chickatawbut Club Young’s Jackson Harriet M. Winslow Dorchester Women’s Club Massachusetts Dorchester Helen M. Winslow New England Women’s Press Association Boston W. H. Bolster Harvard Henry B. Blackwell W. E. Barrett Parkhurst Alice Blackwell Gresham Harriet B. Bean Ellen Hayes

Free Trade and Protection Debate in Cambridge Hall

In Union Hall Cambridge last night a free trade versus protection debate was held under the Y M C A congress. Ex Congressman R G Horr of Michigan highlighted protection with lively rhetoric while Hon Harvey N Shepard presented facts with logical force. President Clark of the Home Mars Club also attended on the platform.

Union Hall Cambridge Y. M. C. A. Congress of R. G. Horr Michigan O. H. Durrell Congress Harvey N. Shepard Clark Maras Club

Inaugural exercises at American pharmacy fair begin

At the inaugural exercises this afternoon a number of prominent gentlemen will take part. Governor Greenhalge will open the event and be followed by professional and business leaders. The program starts at 8 pm and runs until 10 pm with a reception for invited guests. The exhibition halls looked ready last night with most exhibits in place. The fair opens daily from 10 am to 10 pm except Sundays.

Greenhalge

Shoes for Gentlemen at Jameson and Knowles

Spring footwear arrives with lighter Goodyear sewn styles in tan Russia calf and black calf. Jameson and Knowles Company at 15 Winter Street display fine shoes with smooth inner soles and varied toe shapes, priced at $3.50 a pair, about a dollar below typical rates.

Russia Jameson & Knowles Company Winter Street Goodyear

Fleets Hostile to Japan In Tokyo Despatch

A Tokio dispatch says England and Italy will block passage of Russian German or French warships through the Suez canal to coerce Japan. It states Japan has assurances of benevolent neutrality from the United States and of opposition to such moves by the European powers.

London Tokio Japan England Italy Russia Germany France Suez Canal United States

New England Crops Reported Weak Amid Slow Sugar Season

Washington April 30 The weather bureau weekly crop condition report notes a poor maple sugar season in New England with a notably small crop. Oats and other crops show mixed conditions as the season progresses.

Washington Weather Bureau

Beecham's Pills Constipation Remedies Ad

Beecham's pills for constipation come in 10 and 25 percent strengths. Consult the book at your druggist's and follow its directions.

Beecham

Subway Plans Stir Graveyard Fears in Boston

A Boston afternoon paper claimed a thirty foot graveyard strip near Boylston Street would be seized for a subway mall. Officials denied the tale as a joke while workers began temporary fencing and site digs on the Common and Public Garden. Contractors noted numbered trees, explained as protections, and described continued pumping as earthwork proceeds.

Subway Boylston Street Subway Commissioners Meehan Mr. Emerson Mr. Meehan Boston Board of Health Ireland Charles Street Park Square

House Lighting Fixtures and Chandeliers for Immediate Delivery

A catalog style list details 1 to 8 light chandeliers and lanterns in brass bronze and glass with model numbers, descriptions and prices. Includes Parlor Hall Dining Kitchen Pantry and Bath fixtures with globe options and a note of complete installation by experienced gas fitters within delivery limits and guaranteed satisfaction.

John Manning Dead Master Teamster and Noted Boston Real Estate Figure

John Manning a leading master teamster and Boston’s oldest mover died yesterday at his Somerville home after a period of ill health. Born in Ireland 58 years ago he came to the United States as a child and retired from active work about two years ago. He lived in Somerville 32 years, accumulating substantial real estate. He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters. Funeral set for Thursday at St Joseph's Somerville with interment at Wourn Corner Cemetery.

John Manning New England Boston Medford Street Somerville Ireland Lynn Somerville Lodge of Good Fellows Lincoln Council American Legion of Honor Independent, Ancient and Catholic Courts of Foresters Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Joseph’s Church Wourn

Subway Amendments To The Boston Subway Bill

The subway amendments clarify damages for property not taken and extend protection beyond rail laws. They authorize building two or four tracks, regulate use of the Common, and allow sale or lease of land with proceeds credited to the subway fund. The measure authorizes track construction and electrical equipment with railway commission consent.

Boston Transit Coivision Committeee On Metropolitan Affairs Mall Tremont and Boylston Streets Park Street Loop

Spain Joins Russia in Protest Over Japan Treaty Terms

Paris April 30 reports that Spain has joined Russia in condemning Japan for enjoying advantages granted by the peace treaty with China. The alignments reflect growing diplomatic friction over postwar terms and regional influence.

Paris Spain Russia Japan China

Connecticut Legislature Protests British Occupation

In Hartford Senate session Senator Birge of Bristol introduced a resolution opposing the British troop occupation. The debate reflected growing anti occupation sentiment within the state legislature as officials prepared formal protest measures and called for diplomatic responses.

Connecticut Hartford Conn Senate Birge Bristol

Kentucky Governor's Son and His Paramour Shot at Disreputable House

In Louisville, Arch Dixon Brown, son and private secretary to the Kentucky governor, and Mrs. Fulton Gordon were killed in a disorderly house. Gordon shot Brown and Mrs. Gordon after entering with his wife and catching them in an act. The coroner's inquest returned a verdict of justifiable homicide, with Gordon to await preliminary examination.

Brown Gordon

Governor Brown's Grief Over Son's Fate Shocks Kentucky

In Frankfort on April 30 Governor Brown was overwhelmed by news of his son's tragic fate. His grief proved uncontrollable and he emitted piteous lamentations before setting out for Louisville.

Frankfort Brown Louisville

Johnson Lavelle Wedding At Old South Church Copley Square

Society witnesses the noon ceremony of Miss Alice Cornelia Johnson and Mr John Lavelle at Old South Church in Copley Square. Elegant décor featured palms, hydrangeas, lilies and roses as ushers and attendants led to the altar. The bride wore cream duchesse satin with lace and a tulle veil, carrying lilies of the valley.

Society Old South Church Copley Square Alice Cornelia Johnson John Lavelle T. D. Barrell

Boston Nuptials Celebrate Woolcott Family Marriage

A large Boston wedding featured the bride escorted by Miss Mollie Johnson and four bridesmaids in white pompadour silk with pink floral accents. Guests included Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott and many notable residents, sharing a lavish reception at 122 Marlboro Street and tributes of pearl crescent pins and enamel wreath pins.

Mollie Johnson Eleanor Corinne Shattuck Mabela Lily F. Davis Marlboro Street Johnson Residence Wolcott Margaret Perkins John Caswell Gertrude Robbins Gordon Dexter Arthur Richmond Curtis Guild, Jr Mattie Dana Batiste Helen Burnham Dr. Watson Lin A. Winsor Weld Weld Bonnie Lyman Abbott Amorys Charlotte Garrison G. H. Fiske Samuel Eliot Grace Dana E. F. Chapin Isidore Braggiotti Bancroft H. L. Hooper E. Covey Hovey Louise Guild A. G. Flagg Louise Gandelet Henry Woods J. H. Wolcott W. F. Wesselhoeft Alexander Whiteside Mary Thorndike H. D. Tudor F. S. Parker G. H. Perkins Graham Johnson Thomas Motley B. Preble Motley F. Q. Brown J. R. Coolidge Charles F. Sprague Snelling J. T. Morse William Endicott Herbert Windeler

Tilton Davidson Wedding at Church of the Advent

Miss Alice Davidson of Jamaica Plain and Mr Barclay Tilton were married at noon yesterday at the Church of the Advent. Rev A St John Chambre of Lowell officiated. the bride wore white satin with lilies of the valley. A reception followed at the Rhodes Lockwood home, 118 Geacon Street.

Alice Davidson Jamaica Plain Barclay Tilton Church of the Advent Lockwood Rhodes Joseph Tilton A. St. John Chambre Lowell Lockwood de Forest Lockwood Paul Folsom Boston Charles Harrington F. Aldrich Providence C. F. Ayer Austin Rhodes Lockwood Geacon Street

Miss May F. Barry Weds Daniel Leary in Sacred Heart

Miss May F. Barry daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Barry married Daniel Leary of Lawrence in the Church of the Sacred Heart yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev Father Clark officiated with maid of honor Miss Katherine McGurn and bridesmaids Miss Josie Maloney Miss Nellie Fairclough. Best man was Mr Thomas Barry and groomsmen included Mr John O'Brien and Mr William R Fairclough.

May F. Barry Elizabeth Barry Daniel Leary Lawrence Church of the Sacred Heart Father Clark Katherine McGurn Josie Maloney Cambridgeport Nellie Fairclough East Boston Thomas Barry John O’brien Willam R. Fairclough East Boston

Sullivan-Crouse wedding in Salem at Immaculate Conception

Miss Mae E Crouse daughter of William E Crouse wed Michael J Sullivan a rising young lawyer at Immaculate Conception Church Salem. Rev P J Halley officiated with Miss Alice V A Masterson bridesmaid and J Benjamin Devine best man. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home.

Salem Mae E. Crouse William E. Crouse Michael J. Sullivan Immaculate Conception Church P. J.halley Alice V. A. Masterson J. Benjamin Devine

Entries at St. Asaph Racecard Summary

A St. Asaph race card lists six races with competing horses and weights. First race five-eighths of a mile selling includes Prince Otto and Eno. Second race halves mile features Rhododendron and Lady Greenway. Third race Analestan stakes sees Owlet and Sir Dixon Jr. Fourth race five and a half furlongs lists Foundling and Twigusise. Fifth race one mile selling includes Ben Lomond and Cass. Sixth race six and one best furlongs features Chiswick and Marshall.

Prince Otto Eno Tolosa Lady Adams Mosholu Bonniville Minnie 5 Ornus Rhododendron Lady Greenway Sea Gull Tyrana Charma Old Age Miss Bowser Lou Jones Connemaugh Owlet Sir Dixon, Jr gus-Up King Gold Tinge Golden Gate Foundling Twigusise Lazotta Johannes White Decade Count Ben Lomond Cass Lotus Clarus Little Tom George Hakes Virago Tuartuffe Curious Chiswick Marshall Willase Solitaire West Park Vanbrunt St. Vincent Dama Louis Quatorze Juliet Lotion Duke of Fief Clement Pickaway Pestilence Don Lucey Marguerite Civil Service Benjamin Imp. Bones Torraine Finnwater Dillion J Bronston

Entries At Hawthorne Horse Races Read Like a Card

The Hawthorne program lists five races with clearly numbered entries and weights. First race five-eighths of a mile features Ottyana Torrent Moderocio and George F. Smith II. second race one mile includes Oakley Pepper Lobengula Ashland. third race for two-year-olds shows Cutaway Nellie Smith Marsian Zanone Pete Clay Senciene Martha R Belvoir Woodcraft Maud Lyon filly. fourth race over one and one eighth miles selling lists Sally Woodford Bessie Bisland Ja Fa The Ironmaster Little Ed Billy McKenzie Dockrtader Bismarck. fifth race three-fourths of a mile selling lists Ta Ta Burrell Billet My Hebe Booze Siva Veola Verdi Cossack Lakepark Pop Gray Floreau Simrock Tremor Mopsy.

Ottyana Torrent Moderocio George F. Smith William T Joe O. Lot Saybrook Oakley Pepper Lobengula Ashland Strathmore Cutaway Nellie Smith Marsian Zanone Pete Clay Senciene Martha R Belvoir Woodcraft Maud Lyon Sally Woodford Bessie Bisland Ja Fa the Ironmaster Little Ed Billy McKenzie Dockrtader Bismarck

First race results at seven and one half furlongs at selling Nance

In the first race Probasco won the event, Royal Prince finished second, Nance placed first. Time 1:35.

Nance Probasco Royal Prince the Commoner Buck Massie Alabama Amanda Marty Brace Girdle Han- la

First Race at Four and a Half Furlongs

Dama wins first place in the opening race with Louis Quatorze second and Juliet third. Time 5614s.

RINGER AT ROBY STUNS CHICAGO RACING

Roby produced a sensation as Echo in the second race at 30 to 1 was found to be a ringer. The horse is W. B., stolen January 20 from Jerome Park. Brennans are implicated by evidence. Judges seized the horse for owners’ ID and Bradley, who entered Echo, vanished.

Chicago Roby Echo W. B Jerome Park Brennans Bradley

Debates Over Boston Ward Division Reach Final Signature

A long discussion details objections to the proposed ward redivision in Boston. It notes Ward 25 gains and Ward 22 lacks an increase, argues lines are irregular, and stresses the need for more wards to balance geography. The speaker notes bipartisan agreement and the constitutional requirement linking ward boundaries to senatorial districts. The final decision rests on whether to sign the order.

Boston Charlestown Old Ward Supreme Court Senate House of Representatives Mass General Court

Boston City Band Charity Concert at Berkeley Temple

Last evening a concert by the Boston City Band under Miss Lizzie Trinder soprano Miss Vera Burpee reader and Karl Ma shall White impersonator drew a decided response at Berkeley Temple Institute benefiting the institute.

Boston Lizzie Trinder Vera Burpee Karl Mashall White Berkeley Temple Institute Wan'g

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