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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1893
Page
3
The procession features diplomats and notable figures including Bayard and Tree, amid calls to honor education and self government. Speakers praise American ingenuity, municipal power, and a global audience, urging lasting impact on human welfare and freedom as the Exposition begins.
President Cleveland and Director General addressed a vast gathering in Chicago as the White City ceremonies opened. The procession moved past the Women's building to the Administration entrance, signaling a formal start to the event.
President Higinbotham faced a mounting crowd crush as guards struggled to form a passage and prevent a stampede. He appealed for calm while women fainted and hospital chairs ferried the ill to safety, aided by Red Cross support.
The scene at the Columbian Exposition opening featured the sun breaking through clouds as President Cleveland appeared, with the Duke of Veragua among distinguished guests. The event included the Crofut poem The Prophecy, Wagner’s Rienzi overture, and remarks by Director General Davis on the exposition’s national scope and organization.
President Cleveland leads the opening display as the Columbian Exposition goes public with a grand ceremony. Engines, fountains, and fireworks accompany the event while a vast crowd gathers, the President and dignitaries dine with the Duchess of Veragua, and a special train carries him to Washington afterward. The crowd size is reported between 150 000 and 175 000.
At a Chicago ceremony on May 1 crowding and poor police setup caused women to faint and others to be carried to press seats. Columbian Guards failed to restrain the audience near the press enclosure and grand stand until Colonel Rice dispatched reinforcements and Red Cross aid arrived.
At Chicago May 1 President Cleveland with Secretary Gresham toured the Irish village on the Midway Pleasance. He met Countess of Aberdeen and Lady Arnot with Clara Arnot, Misses Brown Emmet and Walsh, then tea was served as Flora Sullivan played Irish airs. About 300 000 people passed through the gates. 20 fainting spells occurred but no serious injuries. Iowa and Missouri state buildings were dedicated with speeches by Gov Boies, W M Farland, Nathan Frank, Gov Stone and Rev Dr A Holland.
Commissioner Clark and two aides began the license grant process amid 19 licenses still to issue and many applicants. Yesterday nine firms received renewals including William Smith & Co and M. J. Keany & Co while 22 firms awaited renewals and 15 licenses remain, risking firms switching lines.
Ward 3 politics heated as a new faction canvasses for control of the Democratic ward and city committee. The Easy Club considers a ladies auxiliary and a bicycle annex. Deputy Warden Huckins returns after illness. Inspector Allen delays uniform. Edward O Hara visits town. forester urged to trim district trees. Charlestown Fife Drum Corps under Mr Casey trains in new uniforms for Memorial Day.
In Dorchester last evening a May festival by the Mutual Improvement Society of Pilgrim Church featured a 75 voice English cantata, May queen crowning, and garland presentations. The Dorchester Historical Society adopted by laws, the Elsmere Bowling Club opened on Freeport street, and St Peter’s T A and L Society held a musical literary impromptu.
Medford reports include a Boston College baseball game against Tufts next Wednesday weather permitting. The Medford Art Club hosts about one hundred paintings with oil works by G L Noyes Adelaide Palmer and others and watercolors by S P Kr Triscott H Hallett J A S Monks and more. Three Malden bicycle riders had accidents Sunday evening. Mystic Park.
The West Somerville Democratic Club held its annual banquet at Clarendon Hall last evening. A cantata titled Esther was staged at Odd Fellows Hall under Y MCA auxiliary auspices, with a repeat performance planned for Wednesday. Conductor Cleary on the Union Square line has had limited work due to poor health. The Beacon Light Reform Club reports a surge in members over three months at Hadley Hall. Oasis Lodge of Odd Fellows marked its anniversary at Union Hall, and George O Brastow Tent Daughters of Veterans hosted a May party at Social Hall.
Saturday sales showed good prices as numerous dealers announced forthcoming lots. Brockway Colman Harris & Co Walker & Son Welch Hall Kelley Packard Snow and others planned auctions of trotting pacers draft and carriage horses with fine stock from Kentucky Indiana Ohio Iowa and Canada. The Boston Veterinary Hospital reports expanding stalls and kennels as emergency horses are used to pull the ambulance.
Salem residents worry over dwindling supply as April output falls 12 million gallons from last year. Beverly rose by 2 million, Wenham Lake stands at 23 feet 2 3 4 inches. Danvers could spare 500 000 gallons daily, with capacity to 1 000 000, half used. Commissioner Sears criticizes Salem's plan and favors Danvers ponds over Norwood or Beaver Ponds. Salem would need a legislative act to buy Danvers water.
A select party hosted in Arcade Hall featured Miss Kitty O mond Miss Louise Burke Miss Nellie Flynn Miss Kitty Baker and Miss Lilly Burke with Bachelor Club members aiding. The Fadette orchestra played as Miss Ormond and Miss Burke wore magnificent outfits. The Irish Federation plans branches in four parish areas and a May musicale followed by a dance at Gray’s Hall. Typhoid pneumonia keeps caterer James P. McShane home ill while Sergeant Hanley is welcomed as Municipal Court constable. Ex-Representative Jere McNamara retires from politics. May festivals graced churches district wide and the Nightingales choir held its second annual party in Bethesda Hall with Annie Meany directing. City Point.
Mayor Winn buys J A Dodge estate on Summer street and plans to occupy it this week. Gate houses removed and replaced on Pleasant street. No more bicycle races on Eastern avenue Sundays per police. Seven year old Clarence Brathrow injures arms and legs on dynamite caps. Willam Dunne of Edgeworth injures leg in Cambridge fall. Boston and Maine checks grounds around depot for concrete walk to Pleasant street. Funeral of G L Bh apart held at 2 pm. burial at Forestdale. Dark Cloud Bicycle Club formed. officers elected. Calico party by Immaculate Conception Church Ladies Aid at Opera Hall. large turnout. Music by Walsh's orchestra. Kernwood.
The Universalist Church held a May festival in Armory Hall with afternoon dances by Gertie Smith and others and an evening program under Floor Director P. W. Parks. Chelsea Branch Irish National Federation met at St Rose chapel. Children’s Home on Shawmut Street hosted its annual May day reception. Alpha Lodge banquet at Gould Hall after a meeting. High School baseball vs Melrose set for May 5. Mystic Lodge to visit Paul Revere Lodge in Somerville tonight. Ladies Aid Society M E Church to hold a song evening on Wednesday. The Ferryman.
Mrs. Carl Taylor reported to police that her husband left for Brockton with a load of furniture and has not been heard from since. The Universalist Society held a May festival with plans to continue this evening. committee members include Mr Gragg Mrs Baldwin Miss Martin and Miss Currier.
The Powhatan brought 1200 tons of beans from Austria destined for Boston parties. The City of Kingston faces delays before its voyage, with a coaling accident and crew mutiny. Captain Jason Cummings, 77, stands out for his long service and skill. A dory chase on the wharf ends with one boy trapped in a coal barge fire box. Fisherman Captain West reports a disastrous trip to the Banks with gale losses. Nantasket line’s first trip goes well despite bad weather under General Lincoln. General Joe McDonough reflects on the naval parade, as Dudley Pray undergoes rudder repairs.
Ladder 11 and engines 84 and 41 receive a new fire net to warn schools during storms. Teachers would send scholars to engine houses to alert at no session days. Watch Tool Company prepares a World Fair exhibit with watchmaking lathes. May 12 closes the Brighton gas petition hearing, A C Burrage argues Brookline Gas cannot underprice. Frank Howe to open a local telegraph office to serve Allston. Congregational Club marks Ladies Night with refreshments and entertainment. Frank Kidney optimistic for a good season at Happy Days farm. Beacon Park.
A sale catalogue lists 125 horses including 85 new and second hand carriages. Individual entries describe specific horses and carriages with age, height, weight, color, lineage, and driving ability. Notes mention judges, drivers, and shipper details with numerous descriptions and serial numbers.
A comprehensive sale catalog lists numerous second-hand carriages, buggies, wagons, traps, and phaetons by makers Fay Bros, Hall & Son, Richmond, Kimball Bros and others. Items include top carryalls, canopy wagons, Surry wagons, Concord wagons, and assorted light dog carts with notes on condition, leather trim, lamps, and warranted works. The sale is presented as by order of assignees and covers dozens of units with varying ratings of new or used status.
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