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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1892

Page

2

Granite cutters join strike at Hallowell Works

Avausta Maine May 3 Granite cutters at Hallowell Granite Works joined the quarrymen strike over employing non union drillers. About three hundred men affected. Quarrymen still oppose proposed price bill dates from May 1 to Jan 1. Cutters bill expires the 14th with possible repeat trouble. Company representatives left for a Boston granite manufacturers meeting Wednesday.

Avausta Hallowell Granite Works Hallowell Boston

Robitaille resigns from Ward seat at Manchester City Council

Manchester New Hampshire May 3 City Councilman Robitaille resigns as a member from Ward and at the City Council meeting tonight owing to his removal from the ward His resignation was accepted preserving council composition as of the May session

Manchester N.H Robitaille

Seamen and firemen to strike over wage cuts

Guascow May 3 The seamen and firemen of steamships plying between here and America have refused to accept wage reductions offered by the companies and will strike tomorrow.

Here America

Leominster man injured in hospital elevator fall

George F. Lawrence of Leominster Massachusetts is at Massachusetts General Hospital with a fractured shoulder and concussion after stepping into an elevator shaft on the fourth floor at 4 30 pm yesterday and falling to the basement. He works at 40 State Street. The injuries may prove fatal.

George F. Lawrence Leominster Mass Massachusetts General Hospital Lawrence State Street

City Point Catholic Association Holds Adjourned Meeting

The adjourned annual meeting of the City Point Catholic Association occurred last evening at the association rooms. Two of the four directors not elected last week were elected last night, namely Bernard C. Kelley and James F. Gleason. A further meeting is set for Friday evening to elect the remaining directors.

City Point Catholic Association Bernard C. Kelley James F. Gleason

Gambling raid nets seven in Chinatown

Last night Division 4 officers raided the Chinatown fan tan operation at 53 Harrison Avenue. Seven victims of the gaming habit were taken into custody for gaming and being present at gaming. Names include Ah You Ah Wah Ah Gon Ah Lee Ah You Ah Fou and Ah Hong. They posted bail at two dollars each.

Chinatown Fan Tan Division 4 Harrison Avenue Ah You Ah Wah Ah Gon Ah Lee Ah Fou Ah Hong

Child Run Over In Roxbury Streets Accident

Five year old Robert Buchanan of 177 Centre street Roxbury was playing at Centre and Highland streets Roxbury yesterday afternoon when struck by a team owned by Frank Wilmouth. He sustained serious injuries to his left side.

Robert Buchanan Centre Street Roxbury Centre Highland Streets Frank Wilmouth

Esmeralda at Union Hall for Ward 16 Day Nursery

Dramatic entertainment at Union Hall next Friday evening benefits Ward 16 Day Nursery. Play Esmeralda features J Edward Priest Dr Fenderson and cast including Baker Green Locke Miss Baker Joslin Leighton Bowker in leading and supporting roles. Tickets urged to be secured early.

Union Hall Ward 16 Day Nursery Esmeralda Edward Priest Dr. Fenderson Messrs. Baker Green and Locke Miss Baker Joslin

Trial of Trefethen and Smith Ends With Guilty Or Not

The jury will decide today in the murder case of James Albert Trefethen and William Smith for Deltina J. Davis’s death on December 23, with defense arguing no murder occurred. Close witnesses testified, defense attorney Long delivered a forceful closing, challenging key links of the government’s case and urging a reasonable doubt.

James Albert Trefethen William Jl. Smith Deltina J. Davis John D. Long Thomas M. Durell John F. Maloney Thomas J. Cantlin Wellington Bridge Middlesex and Mystic Avenues Trefethen Prefeitien Smith

Consolidation of Water Departments Favored by Committee

The committee on consolidating the water supply and water income departments reports in favor of uniting the boards. Doherty and Grant support consolidation while Water Registrar Davis opposes. They argue the registrar's duties are clerical and separate functions yield efficiency and economy, with past attempts proving unsatisfactory to merge.

Messrs. Doherty Grant Davis Water Supply and Water Income Departments Water Board Water Income Department William Fk. Davis Doherty Charlestown Mystic Water Board City of Bostion Board of Water Commissioners Mystic Cochituate Mr. Davis William T. Davis Water Registrar

Blanchard & Farrar Market Notes Four-Year Price Listing

Blanchard and Farrar quotes a four year item priced at $3 per gallon with deck sales and fanental hall square details noted.

Gallen Blanchard & Farrar Deck Sa Fanentl Hall

Attorney General Pillsbury Advocates Government Case

After a brief recess Attorney General Pillsbury summarized the prosecution evidence for an hour. He stressed Miss Davis was bright, healthy, and active with no signs of despondency or moody disposition. He emphasized no circumstantial hint of self harm linked to her relations with Trefethen. The court adjourned before he could finish.

Pillsbury Miss Davis Trefethen Mr. Pillsbury

Trudeau Quit In Seven Rounds Prize Fight

A bloody prize fight occurred near Tiverton on the Rhode Island line between Omer Trudeau and Michael Ourellette, both about 25, in seven rounds. Ourellette won after Trudeau was badly used up. bets totaled around 600 dollars with 50 dollars a side. Denny Sullivan and James Brennan supported the fighters. About four to five hundred spectators attended.

Rhode Island Line Tiverton Omer ‘Trudeau Michael Ourellette Ourellette Denny Sullivan Providence Trudeau James Brennan

One Little Boy Sells Papers Under Cold Street Corner

An eight year old, Julius Alkman, stands at Tremont and Beacon in torn clothes trying to sell papers to support a family of five. Cold, hungry, and afraid to return home without money, he is aided by a postman and Officer Curtis who warm him at Station 2. His mother sends him out nightly despite harsh weather to make ends meet.

Mr. Emerton Mrs. Davis Peter Langdon Leva Davis Trefethen Malden Bridge Kelly Farnham Wemyss Trefe Charlestown Smith Tufis Wellington Bridge Woodlawn Street Tena Tena Davis William H. Smith I'refethen Lend Julius Alkman Tremont Beacon Streets Curtis Lieutenant Little Hana

Fire damages tenement at 19 Joy Street last night

A defective flue in a tenement at 19 Joy Street caused a fire damage of $25 and triggered Box 34 alarm at 6 10 p m. The blaze occurred in Mrs Murray's apartments. The house is owned by Mrs R A Fillebrown.

Joy Street Murray R. A. Fillebrown

Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil advert ends with free book offer

Your druggist does not spread plasters or gelatine coat pills. Emulsion of cod liver oil cannot be matched. the knack is Scott's Emulsion. A free book on careful living is offered by Scott & Bowne in New York. Your druggist keeps Scott's Emulsion. price one dollar.

Scott Scott & Bowne South Sth Avenue New York

Boston and Albany R Theatres Time Tables and Through Cars

Time tables show local and through service between all stations. Through car service effective Jan 1, 1902. Details departures Boston to Albany Chicago Detroit Cleveland via connections and sleeping car, vestibuled dining and library cars, various routes via L and M S R R and M C roads. Tickets and information at City Office 232 Washington St. or Kneeland St., Boston. A. Banson, Genl Pass Agent.

Booston Wagner Boston Albany Syracuse Cleveland M.S Chicago M. C Keaton R.R Utica Toledo Detroit Cincinnati Big Four L. 8 New York Springfield Nev Washington St Kneeland St A. Banson Corner State St Philadelphia Worthington Southern Causeway Street Poughskeepsie Bridge Poughkeepsie Shethiehem Baltimore Washington Quebec Express White River Junction Beaton Southern Division Quebec Monarch

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