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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1894

Page

2

Attorney General Will Act Against Sugar Trust

The American Sugar Refining Company again fails to file its March statement of condition, risking penalties and possible loss of business rights. Commissioner Endicott notes delays are common but warns the firm could face fines and legal action if reports are not submitted.

American Sugar Refining Company Massachusetts Olint New York Havemeyer Searles Queson Knowlton Turner Charles Endicott Postman James Bethary

School committee delays filling Brigadier General Moore post

President Pettigrove states the high schools position will not be filled this school year. No formal applications have been received and none will be considered. Action likely postponed until fall opening as the military drill period ends with the May 28 29 31 prize drills and June 1.

Moore Pettigrove

Mayor Opposes City Liquor License Grant

Holyoke May 1 The aldermanic combine has granted thirty five licenses but Mayor Whitcomb will sign only eight mainly for hotels and inns. Rejected dealers plan to seek a writ to force signing. The mayor cites that many licenses went to irresponsible parties with no proper place to operate.

Holyoke Whitcomb

Miners Claim Soft Coal Strike Expansion

President Mc Bride of the United Miners says the soft coal mineral strike is growing with 160000 workers out today. He expresses strong hopes of a victory for the miners amid the walkout centered in Columbus.

Columbus McBride The United Miners

City Hospital holds May 17 exams for house officer posts

Dr Edward J Forster announced examinations for candidates seeking house officer appointments at City Hospital will be held Thursday May 17. Nine appointments will be made.

Edward J. Forster The City Hospital

Officer Blackley Accused Over Drink Allegations

J A Pogee wool dealer of Oliver street accuses Officer Blackley of Broad street of drinking whiskey at James Match saloon. Bartender Brown says the officer drank ginger ale while Match reports lager beer. A board investigation will determine what was consumed.

Blackley J. A. Pogee Oliver Street Pogee James Match No. 6 Broad Street Police Post Mr. Match Brown Match

Trolley Dangers Prompt Water Board Action Threat

At a Water Board meeting E S Webster of Stone Webster reported underground electrical currents destroying water pipes in Peoria Nashville and Boston streets. He urged trolley lines to shield pipes while the board pledges a complete study with Stone & Webster as experts to protect the water supply.

Water Board E. S. Webster Stone & Webster Boston Chicago Peoria Ill Nashville Tenn Third Street South West End Road Webster Post Doherty West End

East Longmeadow House passes incorporation bill in 104 to 89 vote

The East Longmeadow House approved the measure to incorporate the new town on a 104 to 89 vote after a long session. Debate moved to refer a bill creating city and town license commissions to the next General Court. Proponents urge prompt passage citing political reform.

East Longmeadow Commonwealth Rosnosky Boston James FE. Hayes Galloupe Beverly

Garney Concert at Boston Theatre May 6

The Garney Hospital committee reports a well attended meeting for the Boston Theatre concert on Sunday evening May 6. Governor Greenhalge may be represented by Lt. Gov. Wolcott and Secretary Thomas if unable to attend. Lt. Gov. Wolcott and Secretary Thomas to stand in.

Carney Hospital Boston Theatre Greenhalge Wolcott Thomas John S. Russell Washington Beaton Prendergast

Republican Solons Dine at Parkers House Celebration

A 1894 Republican Legislature dinner at the Parkers House featured Governor Greenhalge honored by members and tribute to Ward 17 contested election. Samuel Winslow urged reading the case while Butler and Wolcott praised legislative work and adjournment prospects before Memorial Day.

Samuel Winslow Republican State Committee Winslow Hoar Lodge Ines Parker House Butler Greenhalge Lowell Bulfinch First Commonwealth of the Earth Thomas Senate House Liieutenant Wolcott Meyer Ward 17 Bos

Boston political speakers end session with benediction

The event closed after speeches by Senator Kittredge and representatives Wellman Abbott Myers and Jerry McCarthy gave the benediction. Lawmakers discussed repudiating Democratic domination in Boston and the gathering concluded with formal remarks.

Boston Kittredge Wellman Abbott Myers Lawrence and Salisbury Jerry McCarthy Committee of

Jeffries Yacht Club Celebrates Eighth Anniversary Tonight

The Jeffries Yacht Club in East Boston held an informal season opener and eighth anniversary celebration at the club house. Music by the Electric String Quartet, vocal numbers, and comic recitations accompanied a festive gathering of prominent yachting and social figures from Boston clubs.

Jeffries Yacht Club East Boston W. A. Hankey J. H. McCarthy Joseph McGurn James Murray Dan Walsh Montgomery Guards C. S. Bird Winthrop Yacht Club Williams Bunker Hill Yacht Club Bob Moffat West End Boat Club Frank B. Brown G. W. Goodreau Joe Allen Dick Murray Bob Reed A. A. Maginnis H. A. Johnson W. McLawler W. Long Charles Brainard G. Byam Arthur Tracy Fred Wetherbee Joe McCarty David Murdock F. R. Constance W. D. Small George Deal George

Plant Line Florida Makes First Trip to Atlantic Ports

The steamer Florida under Captain Hall of the Plant line sailed on its first trip to Port Hawkesbury Port Mulgrave and Charlottetown P BD I with a large passenger list for the season The Florida is described as a top vessel and a thorough deep sea craft Also mentioned is the British steamer Lancastrian under Captain Parry arriving from Liverpool with cargo for W H Lincoln Co and the American ship Iceberg with Captain Carver from New York bound for Valparaiso and Iquique reported in position March 30. All aboard were well.

Florida Hall Plant Line Port Hawkesbury Port Mulgrave Charlottetown P. BD. I Lancastrian Parry Liverpool Iceberg Carver New York Valparaiso Iquique

Contested Ward 17 Hearing Probes Registration Allegations

The Ward 17 case continued with witnesses testifying about McCabe registering at age 20 and Rep Hayes allegedly influencing the action. Several witnesses recanted or failed to confirm Hayes presence, while others supported conflicting claims. The hearing resumes today.

Ward 17 Bernard J. McCabe South End Associates Representative Hayes Hayes McCabe Patrick Coveney Carney Martin N. Fitzgerald South End Jake Edward J. Daly Station 5 Thomas Dedham Street John H. Harrup Fitzgerald Ralph B. Riordan Mr. Hayes

American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt attention to orders.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tall

May Day in Berlin Shows Suppression and Ordered Gatherings

Berlin police kept tight control as May Day protests unfolded with no major disturbances. An anarchist meeting in the Resource rooms faced a strong police detail and forced dispersal while speakers urged workers to defend rights, and crowds exited in single file. Other meetings proceeded orderly with restrained enthusiasm.

Berlin Zelten Thiergarten London London Docks Ben Tillett

Rope Makers Strike Sparks Turbulent Protest in Hamme

About a thousand rope makers went on strike in Hamme East Flanders this morning and organized a procession. The march soon turned violent as stones were thrown windows smashed and police charged to disperse the crowd.

Brussels Hamme East Flanders

Wellesley Boating Boom Aims at Rival Collegiate Regatta

Wellesley College expands boating program with a new boathouse and shell. Harvard varsity rower Walter S. Johnson will coach the freshmen and crews as the college pushes full athletics, gym training, and outdoor practice ahead of a future intercollegiate clash on the Thames.

Thames Yale Wellesley College Walter S. Johnson Harvard Johnson Davis Wellesley New Haven Lucie Hill Gymasium

Probate court notices from Massachusetts 1894

Massachusetts probate notices warn interested parties to appear in Boston and Cambridge courts by May 4 1894 and May 24 1894 to show cause why petitions and accounts should be allowed. Notices involve guardianship trust accounts for Frank and Fred Severance and executor duties for Catherine Nason with public postings in the Boston Post.

Suffolk John Kenney Sharp Chelsea Mary Louisa Sharp Pthel Benson Ida Benson Boston State Board of Lunacy and Charity the Poor of Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Board of Anacy and Charity Ethel Sharp A. D Boston Post John McKim Esquire Elisah Georged Register William James Leckie Mary Elizabeth Leckie Elizabeth Feeney Fall River Margaret Feeney Bristol Poor of Peo Ella Josephine Leckif William James Mary Elizabeth Leckiel Ofton John W. McKim Elijah Georghe Middlesex Nathaniel NI Skillin Somerville Lucetta Cambridge Charles J. MelIntire S. H. Folsom John W. McKimes Elijjah George Commonwealth OF Massachutsetts Jonathan B. Severance Malden Frank B. Severance Fred W. Severance Jabrza Sawyer Thuatea Boston T Charles J, McIntire Notich Catherine Nason WAL Willlambon & Rostom

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