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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1886

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Chicago Socialists Riot At Haymarket Violence Report

A May 4 meeting near Haymarket drew about 1000 socialists and anarchists. Bombs and gunfire shattered the crowd as police dispersed rioters, injuring many officers and civilians. Dozens of wounded and several arrests followed, with police and hospitals swamped. reports name numerous wounded and several killed.

Haymarket Desplaines Street Lake Street Joseph Stanton John A. Dyer John McMahon Miles Murphy F. Steele John Reed Arthur Connelly P. Sullivan Charles Whitney Thomas Reddin George Miller H. Kruger J. H. Wilson Joseph Norman H. Halverson F. Haida Ed Barrett John Hanson J. Mitchell A.flagin Charles Fink N. J. Shannon Inspector Banfield Parsons Sam Fielding Banfield Fielding Joe Kueher Emil Lotze John Uelland Peter Lay John Frazer August Jaka John Lachmann Robert Schultz F.wroch B. Lepl

St Louis Strikers Apply for Reinstatement in Big City

In St Louis on May 4 the eight hour agitation continues with fewer strikes and lockouts. About 200 moulders struck in foundries and 500 Southern Bagging Company workers joined a walkout. The Brewers' Union pressed for eight hour adoption while Knights of Labor largely obeyed an order to return to work. Many applicants sought former positions at Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain. Firing of violent workers and occupancy of vacancies were noted as reemployment proceeds gradually.

Franklin Rubber Works Carpenters’ Union Bridgeport Ill North Side Chicago Mos Allings & Co New Haven East St. Louis Somersworth Machine Works Great Falls N. H Buffalo St. Louis Southern Bagging Company Brewers’ Union Knights of Labor Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Preble Hall Benjamin D. Whitcomb Master Builders’ Association Boston Carpenters Rathmel John Judson W. H. Savage W. H. Stewart G. Pitts J. C. Albrecht W. C. Bowers E. C. Landers William Cody Evans Hall Knights of Lemon Boston and Maine Railroad

Sugar refiners resist union amid wage raise in New York

May 4 dispatches report Brooklyn refineries Fulton Havemeyer Elders Dick Meyer Moller Sierck Co running with about half their force, most are strike workers. They raised wages 10 percent but refuse union recognition. Police presence down. no immediate trouble expected.

New York Brooklyn Fulton, Havemeyer & Elders Dick & Meyer, Moller, Sierck & Co

Miss Mary Anderson shines as Parthenia at Globe Theatre

Review notes Miss Mary Anderson’s Parthenia role remains refined and natural yet lacking passion. Forbes-Robertson as Ingomar satisfactory but memory lapses mar the duo. overall performance praised for artistry though not genius. Also mentions Park Theatre and Hollis Street Theatre bills, plus upcoming Boston engagements and other actors.

Mary Anderson Globe Theatre Parthenia Ingomar Forbes-Robertson

Death of Wealthy Alterboro Jeweller Charles Hayward

Charles E Hay ward aged 61 died suddenly this afternoon at his residence in Attleboro Massachusetts. He was among the oldest and wealthiest manufacturing jewellers in the city and had just returned last Saturday from a lengthy trip through California. He was well known in Isoston and New York.

Attleboro Mass Charles E. Hayward California Isoston New York

Weather Indications for New England States Today

May 5 1 a m indicates light rains across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with no notable temperature change and southwest winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Weather in Boston Summary of Conditions May 4 1910

Boston area weather data shows temperatures from 49 to 75 degrees with mean daily temperature around 61.0 degrees and mean daily humidity about 49 percent. Dew point varies near 40 to 52, wind averaging 205 SW, barometer around 29.93 inches, rainfall recorded as 0.0 inches.

Boston Opsenvas Oriicn Sheat U. BS. A Isng Em. P Bardsever

Careless Women May Not But Scopomical Women

A terse line notes women often avoid certain acts while others, described as scopomical, may attempt Pearline. The item reads as a satirical column snippet reflecting period concerns with propriety and product use. No further context or named individuals are given.

Money for Mail postal appropriation bill passed

The Senate approved the postal appropriations bill with amendments for foreign mails aboard American steamships at a rate not exceeding 50 cents per nautical mile. The final vote was 45 yeas to 10 nays, with opposition from Berry, Coke, Gray, Harris, Jones of Arkansas, Kenna, Maxey, Saulsbury, West, and Whitthorne.

Washington Senate Brazil Mexico Central South America Sandwich West India Windward Islands New Caledonia New Zealand China Japan United States New York New Orleans Rio Janeiro Beck Berry Blackburn Butler Camden Coke Gray Harris Jones Arkansas Kenpo Maxey Morgan Ransom Lauisbury Vance West Whitthorne Wilson Maryland Plumb Senate Committee Postmaster- General Yeas Messrs Kenna Saulsbury

Editor Dana Testifies In Pan Electric Inquiry

In Washington on May 4 during the Pan-Electric Committee probe several Representatives and ex-Representatives testified. Editor Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun said he declined to publish certain New York material to avoid attacking the administration and that his critical editorials were his own. Mr Jones of the New York Times is set to testify tomorrow.

Washington Pan-Electric Charles A. Dana New York Sun New York Mr. Jones New York Times Weaver Hall of Town Campbell Thomas F. Dennis William R.frisbie Civil Service Miss Folsom England

Ranney Declares No Return to Congress

Congressman Ranney states he has no plans for another House term, noting three terms suffice and he will not seek the Senate. He adds he is “never a candidate for anything” and has previously spoken on the matter to constituents.

Ranney Washington Senate

Interpolated Material Found in Ohio Report copy

Senator Hoar presented Emmitt Tompkins letter alleging a surreptitious interpolation in the Ohio legislative investigation report printed for the Senate. The pencil added matter falsely reflects on the Ohio majority and misleads the privileges and elections panel. The letter urged Senate inquiry and correction.

Washington Senate Hoar Emmitt Tompkins Ohio Legislative Investigation Committee United States Senate Tompkins Ohio House of Representatives Ohio Committee Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Senate Committee Committee On Privileges and Elections

Large Reduction in the Appropriation Bill Reported

Washington May 4 Mr Randall expects to report the sundry civil appropriation bill by week’s end with a reduction of nearly 3 000 000 from last year. He also foresees cuts in the legislative and executive appropriation bill. No major department has asked for more clerical help despite rising workload.

Washington Randall

Senator Morgan Resolutions Urge Mail Facilities and Ship Imports

Senator Morgan introduces a set of resolutions urging Congress to extend mail service to foreign ports with strong trade ties and to allow Americans to buy and import ships abroad at reasonable duties. The measures argue current laws banning foreign-built ships are unjust and impractical, advocating liberalized foreign ship importation.

Washington Senate Morgan Congress United States

National Coast Patrol to Aid Local Quarantine Efforts

The president plans a nationwide coast patrol using Revenue Marine vessels to assist local authorities in maintaining quarantine against infectious diseases. Instructions have been issued for revenue steamers to operate under existing laws while balancing other duties.

National Coast Patrol Washington Revenue Marine United States

Cruising Grounds Verb Bluff Navy Orders Vigilance

Royal patrols issue strict instructions to maintain outer line cruising, ensuring heightened watchfulness for all vessels entering from foreign ports or southern United States ports.

United States

Windows and Wings: Senate Bill for a Second White House Face West

May 4 Washington report notes potential House opposition to the Morrill bill to build a duplicate White House behind the current structure. Some members favor adding a west extension toward the War Department where the conservatory stands, granting the private residence an outlook on Pennsylvania Avenue while keeping the old White House more exposed to air and light.

Washington Senate Morrill White House War Department Pennsylvania Avenue

Addition to the Circuit Bench for Second District

The House judiciary committee discussed appointing two extra circuit judges for the first and second districts but favored only one for the second district. The second district includes New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont, and a bill is expected to be reported soon.

Washington House Judiciary Committee Collins United States New York Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont

Immanuel Church Roxbury Installs Rev Addison Foster

Large congregation witnesses the installation of Rev Addison P. Foster formerly of Jersey City as pastor of Immanuel Congregational Church Roxbury. The service features organ music scripture readings charges from Boston ministers and a benediction with many local churches represented.

Bury Immanuel Congregational Church Roxbury Addison P. Foster First Congregational Church Jersey City J. D. Buckingham J. W. Ballantyne Dorchester W. R. Campbell Boston E. M.packard Messrs Burnham Blake Buckingham Howard Mills and Sparks William M. Taylor D. D Broadway Tabernacle New York Jesus J. L. Withrew Park Street Church A. H. Plumb Walnut Avenue Church A. C. Thompson L. D. Townsend E. K. al

Boston Labor Strikes Tighten Grip on City Contracts

Boston workers press eight hour demand amid broad resistance from Master Builders' Association and numerous contractors. Pickets block depots, mass meetings planned, Knights of Labor pledge support, carpenters and painters report mixed concessions, while strategic talks and broad labor-organized actions unfold across Boston.

Boston Master Builders’ Association William H. Sayward Sayward

Kellogg Kendig Wedding in Boston Highlands

The marriage of Mr George F Kellogg to Miss Carrie Kendig was held at Wenthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Bishop Foster officiating. The bride wore white satin with lace veil, and the reception followed at 35 Dale Street. Guests included many relatives and friends, with lavish presents noted including a piano, silverware, and a sewing machine.

George F. Kellogg Carrie A. B. Kendig Wenthrop Street Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Foster Joshua Bryant Barbour George Hibbard Edward Hibbard George Goodwin George Webster Silas Ayer Charles Ayer Silas Pierce, Jr Baby Pierce Silas Pierce Nellie A. Kellogg Misses Webster L. B. Porter Jacob Sleeper Goodwin

Prize Drill Honors Cadets at Palfrey Model Ball

The Independent Cadets held a prize drill in the Back Bay with Colonel Edmunds awarding Private Whitney of Company A the Palfrey star for best drilled man. Judges narrowed the field from forty-eight to eight, then five, as medals for marksmanship were distributed across 75, 25, and 25 point classes. The armory hall afterward hosted a social with cadet band music and guests in elegant dress.

Edmunds Back Bay Whitney Company A Independent Corps of Cadets Rice Robson Alline Appleton Adjutant Hills George H. Rogers Armory Hall

Batteries Attached to His Legs

Columbus Ohio, Nov 4 1855. Six years ago I was confined to the house. Doctors visited me three times a day and at night. My whole system was uprooted by back and kidney pain. I slept with galvanic batteries attached to my legs. Medicine had no effect. Spent thousands of dollars. After two years in this condition I took Warner's Safe Cure and Warner's Safe Pills. I gained forty four pounds and feel like a new man. W H RHOADES

Master Builders’ Association Wareham Street McKenzie Tremont Street Temple Place Builders’ Association Beverly Farms Boston Feeley Columbus Warner W, H, Rhoades

FOR IRELAND'S CAUSE Dover Mass Meeting for Parnell Fund

A large Irish American demonstration in Dover Opera House drew 520 participants from local societies. Speakers included Hon John E Fitzgerald of Boston. Dover ex mayors and clergy attended. subscriptions neared $1000 with three quarters to Boston for the parliamentary fund and one quarter to distressed districts in Ireland.

Dover N. H Opera House John E. Fitzgerald Boston C. H. Sawyer Board of Trade Woodman John Conlon Murphy and Bradley Canning Exeter O.S. Brown Salmon Falls N. H. Leavitt Newmarket Ireland

Exhibition of women's handiwork opens in Union rooms

The initial exhibition of women's handiwork commenced in the Union rooms yesterday and continues till this evening. The display reflects credit on fifty nine classes, showing the educative influence of the institution across poorer and wealthier city groups. Crayons from Miss Harding, dado designs from Miss Sanborn, landscapes by Miss Forbush, and fine needlework illustrate the pupils preparation for useful labor.

Gambling paraphernalia seized at 31 Howard Street

At 9 15 last evening Sergeants Butler and Foster with Patrolmen Hayes Kelly and Hearn of Division 3 searched rooms at 31 Howard street and seized 280 chips one check rack one cue rack one deal box five markers two packs of cards one fare layout and one gambling table valued at nearly $100.

Butler Foster Hayes Kelly Hearn Division 3 Howard Street

Christian Healing Talks by Mrs Choate in Boston

Mrs Clara E Choate of Boston hosts free Thursday lectures at her home 3 Wellington street second door from Columbus avenue at 3 pm The topic for the sixth inst is Personal Reminiscences of the Sick and the Sick Room The talks draw much general interest and are open to all

Clara E. Choate Boston Wellington Street Columbus Avenue

Edwards Defeats Landers In Massachusetts Amateur Pool Title

A large crowd watched Charles Edwards best John E. Landers at McManus's pool rooms last evening in the amateur Massachusetts championship. Played as the best 11 of 21 for $50 aside, the match was closely contested and Edwards won on its merits by a narrow margin.

Charles Edwards John E. Landers McManus Massachusetts Edwards

Ad Admits Pure Whiskey Bottles From Drug Stores

An old newspaper fragment notes G. G. Taylors Old Bourbon and Pure Rye whiskies offered in ip bottles by druggists and grocers as nationally pure and safe stimulants.

G. G. Taylor

Washingtons Fall to the Bostons in Tight Game

The Bostons defeated the Washingtons by 8 to 5 in a well contested match marked by sharp fielding and strong catches by Johnston and Force. Philadelphia, St Louis, and other leagues saw notable results with Kansas City, Detroit, and New York also featuring in the day’s play and standings shifting accordingly.

Washington Bostons Washingtons Johnston American Association Pittsburg St. Louis Pittsburgh Cincinnati Cincinnatis Louisvilles Brooklyn Brooklyns Athletics Staten Island Baltimores Mets Meriden Providences Meridens Newark Newarks Bridgeports Augusta Memphis Augustas Jersey City Long Island Macon Macons Chattanoogas Nick Young Ed Crane Kansas City Brooklyn Eagle Manning McGunnizie Brooktons Conway Ife Newmarket N. H Boscawen Town Hall Penacooks Tiltons Tilton N.H Grady Salem Depot E. D. Barstow Slattery Murphy Haverhills Daley Harry Wright Phillies Shaw New York Polo Grounds Union Grounds Philadelphia Tmes New Yorks Chicagos Detroits American Polladel

Haverhill Narrowly Tops Boston Blues in Close Game

Haverhill Captain Murphy led a tight win at Union Grounds before 1000 fans. Hartnett shone for Haverhill with strong base running while Murphy and McKeever held Boston to limited scoring as Slattery stirred the action between bases. Burns and Murphy split the battery for the Blues.

Haverhill Boston Blues Don Murphy Union Grounds Murphy Slattery Dailey Hartnett Wiaverbills McKeever Burns Blues Urphy Haverhills Boston L. PO Siafullen Bostons Haverhilis Cari Bresnelian Mawkes Haverhil Dalley Brockton Lawrence Mass Brocktons Gorman Bignell Cox

Competition the Cause in Gladden Sermon at Tremont Temple

Dr. Washington Gladden spoke at Tremont Temple last night on the labor problem, urging arbitration and compromise. Governor Robinson introduced him and praised his scholarship as he argued that pure competition breeds conflict, calling for profit sharing to ease labor troubles.

Washington Gladden Tremont Temple Robinson Ames Dr. Gladden Europe

London Letter on English Poets and Politics

A London Letter surveys Tennyson Browning Arnold Swinburne Morris Ruskin and Froude as portrayals of English political thought. It notes Tennyson’s conservatism imperialism and aristocracy, Browning’s revolutionary leanings, Arnold’s democratic moderation, Swinburne’s republicanism, Morris’s socialist leadership and activity, Ruskin’s aristocratic socialism, and Froude’s aristocratic imperialist stance.

London Mali Express Nestor Tennyson England Browning Matthew Arnold Henry George Toynbee Hall Saturday Review Arnold Swinburne Mazzini House of Lords People’s League For William Morris Socialist League the Commonweal Hammersmith Morris Edward Burne-Jones Walter Crane Ruskin Froude Ireland

Queen Victoria Opens Colonial Exhibition in London

Queen Victoria formally opened the colonial exhibition as a crowded elite gathered in the main hall. The procession featured the Prince of Wales and other royals with diplomats and officers in full dress, followed by a grand ode by Tennyson and a chorus, signaling international fraternity. She received an ovation and the public opening was marked by trumpets and a royal salute at Hyde Park.

London Prince of Wales Duke of Edinburgh Prince Henry of Battenburg Beatrice Victoria Germany Lord Hartington Marquis of Salisbury Earl of Derby Tennyson Hyde Pars

Gladstone greeted by crowds in London amid Greek and Irish talks

May 4 in London reports a large enthusiastic reception for Mr Gladstone as his carriage faced crowd pressure and horses struggled briefly. He attends a cabinet meeting to discuss the Greek question and Irish home rule measures. Lord Rosebery meets Greek, Italian, German, Russian, Austrian and Turkish ministers urging Greece to disarm while offering concessions. Morley signals a move to renew the 1831 Crimes Act to preserve peace in Ireland.

London Mr. Gladstone Gladstone Lord Roseberry Greece House of Commons John Morley Ireland

The Hon. George Frisbie Hoar and a Presidential Possibility

The piece argues for and against George Frisbie Hoar as a presidential candidate. It notes his talents and public life, but asserts he is permanently disqualified by involvement in the Hayes election fraud. It portrays Hoar as venerable yet morally compromised and unlikely to win a national bid.

George Frisbie Hoar American Antiquarian Society Blaine George Worcester George Hoar Massachusetts Mr. Hoar Mr. Evarts Edmunds Hayes White House Frisbie Hoar

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