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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1894

Page

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Jersey Suits Offered In Sizes Eight Regulars

A sale note lists 100 all wool Jersey suits in blue and brown from size eight, priced at 2.70.

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Mayor attacked during Meigs bill hearing on Boston elevated railroad

At a Finance Committee hearing on the Meigs bill to incorporate the Boston Elevated Railroad Company, Captain Melos and associates leveled personal accusations at Mayor Matthews. City Solicitor Bailey admonished them to focus on the bill, while Willard Howland outlined routes and bill features. The session ended with extended cross questioning of Captain Meigs and adjourned to next Wednesday.

Legislative Committee On Finance Boston Elevated Railroad Company Meigs George H. Towle Matthews Towle Bailey Green Room Willard Howland Howland Boston Common Council Long Island City Pat Gleason Simpson Rapid Transit Commission Mr. Towle Rosnosky Shute Joe Meigs West End Franklin Park Mr. Batley Mr. Mellen Nathan Matthews, Jr Mr. Bailey City Council of

Regional coke strike ends with full shutdown across Rainey region

In Connellsville Pennsylvania on May 7 the strike victory is reported as Rainey and nearby pits including Fort Hill Elm Grove Paul and Moyer fully shut down. Operators halted activity after Rainey closure and the entire coke region remained quiet as workers were brought out.

Connellsville Penn Rainey Paul and Moyer Fort Hill Elm Grove Mr. Braddock

Fire destroys three buildings and ten horses in Roslin Dale

George W. Cobleigh’s blacksmith shop livery stable and carriage shed on Birch street burned last night. Fire reported at 10:15 with rapid spread. 23 horses housed, 13 saved, 10 perished in stalls. Carriages harnesses and other goods also lost. Estimated loss 14000 dollars, limited insurance coverage.

Birch Street Roslindale George W. Cobleigh

Suit for Alienation of Marital Affections in High Society

Mrs. John Brown widow of a defunct millionaire filed in the Supreme Court against John Edward Brown and Howard C. Daniels for $100000 alleging her husband’s family subjected her to persecution and efforts to separate them. She described a life of harassment since marriage and repeated letters from her husband seeking meetings.

John Brown Supreme Court John Edward Brown Howard C. Daniels John W. Corcoran Brown Post Douglas Greene Temple Street Boston Daniels Concord Mass Warnerville Worcester Bay State House Crawford House

Wife of Mr Brown Claims Family Poisoned Mind and Court Battle

Private investigators hired by the Brown family are alleged to have tried to sever the marriage by spreading rumors and intercepting letters. The wife cites fifty letters from Mr Brown detailing love and plans for support, with court readings anticipated. Attorneys Morse and Bouve may represent Brown and Daniels respondents.

Imported Elastic Web Suspenders Sale Contract

500 dozen fine imported Elastic Web Suspenders with silk end drawer support ers, solid nickel plate buckles and leather trimmings offered at 60 cents per pair.

Croker Declines Active Role in Tammany Hall

New York May 7 Richard Croker head of Tammany Hall says he will not resign the leadership but will not attend to active work. He states the executive committee must appoint sub committees to handle daily tasks and that he will provide assistance only as needed after thirty years of service.

New York Richard Croker Tammany Hall Aest

Weather forecast for New England region issued

May 7 8 pm forecast for Tuesday calls for fair conditions over Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York with cooler temperatures and west winds.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Amendments issued as Democratic tariff compromise bill

Washington May 7 Democratic members of the finance committee released the revised tariff bill amendments after a brief debate. The package spans eighty one pages with about 400 changes, restoring many House duties, removing items from the free list including some agricultural products, and keeping the sugar schedule at 40 percent ad valorem plus a small extra duty.

Washington Finance Committee Jones Senate Hawaii Lead

May party marks first Atlantic Club event in East Boston

The Atlantic Athletic Club of the North End hosted its first grand May party at Maverick Hall in East Boston last night with a large turnout of attendees.

The Atlantic Athletic Club North End Maverick Hall Boston

Griffo Beats Murphy in Eight Round Boxing Bout

Australian featherweight Young Griffo defeated Billy Murphy of New Zealand in eight rounds at the Casino. Referee Captain William Daly Jr ruled Griffo the winner amid boos and calls of robbery from Murphy supporters. Griffo outboxed and outpaced Murphy who showed poor distance judgment and frequent wild swings.

Young Griffo Billy Murphy New Zealand William Daly, Jr Murphy Daly Griffo Johnnie Griffin Billy Johnnie Breslin Dan McGivern Tommy West Sam Fitzpatrick Mick Dunn Ed Duray Dan Murphy Pete McArdle Ike Weir

Full-Length Cheval Glass as Social Passport Bargain

The advertisement offers five 2-cent stamps for a General Catalogue with 288 pages and 800 engravings. It promotes personal appearance as social capital and touts a 6-foot cheval with 64-inch glass, priced at $20, highlighted by premium French plate glass and deep bevel for a fashionable display.

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