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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1894

Page

2

Luce Assails Democratic Leaders Over Tariff Split

In West Somerville Robert Luce denounces party leaders over tariff policy and calls for defending the revenue tariff principle. He warns that capitulation to protectionist compromise could destroy the Democratic Party and urges voters to back true principles.

Washington Columbian Hall West Somerville Democratic Club Franklin N. Moore George E. Baxter G. M. Harmon G. A. Williams I. P. Coddington Robert Luce James &. Hayes Charlestown C. E. Fay D. F. Buckley Somerville

The cheval glass and self perception in furniture culture

The article wonders how many people study their appearance from multiple angles and notes that a cheval glass reveals front and rear views. It argues the cheval glass is essential modern furniture, praising Paine's warerooms for a large superior model priced at $70.

Paine Oma

The American Wringer Co. Advertises on Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Co. 13 and is Broadway extension, city, manufacturers of wringers, mangloa, epring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders in mail promptly attended to.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Unusually Large Divorce Session Opens Before Judge Sherman

Judge Sherman begins a three week session handling 168 cases with many contested filings. The opening day featured common marital claims as asides, including alimony disputes and reports of drunkenness, assault, and desertion. Details include Lawrence A. Jacobs seeking a decree nisi after accusing his wife of drinking and infidelity and Albert Stillwell accused of brutal conduct and spousal neglect.

Sherman Lawrence A. Jacobs Charlestown Willard Street Jacobs

Cape Cod Wins Fight Over Normal School Sites

The House backed the Shute substitute for three normal schools located in Fitchburg Lawrence and North Adams rejecting broader plans. Cape Cod hailed the victory while Lowell Lawrence North Adams and Barnstable County debated site appeals. Lawmakers moved to readings as Boston fire leave and Suffolk reforms dominated session.

Cape Cod Fitchburg Lowell North Adams Shute of Malden Committee On Education Lawrence Roe Worcester State Board of Education Barnstable County Shute Haverhill Simpson Committee On Finance Hayes Dennis Salem Alden Taunton Duddy Somerville Brooks Boston Reed Andover Lynch St. John Messrs. Bates East Boston Gillingham Fairhaven Foss Dallinger Cambridge Methuen Malone Greenfield Farley Comins Dukes Nantucket Wellman Phelps Hatabrooks Newton Hadley Estabrooks Hibbard Quinn B. Hayes Casey Sullivan Wood Russell

Free Medical Services Offered by Dr Dewey at Hotel Pelham

Haston physician Dr Dewey offers free medical services to all during hard times. Office located at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street with hours 9 to 1, 2 to 6, and 6 to 8 pm, Sundays 10 to 4 pm.

Dewey Haston Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

Mrs Mackenzie Faces Judge Over Hotel Bills and Alleged Theft

The article describes Mrs. Mackenzie denying intentional crimes while awaiting a judge's verdict on hotel bill evasion. It notes balances at United States and Richwood Hotels, an alleged theft claim against a Florence Sherwood actress, prior forged checks possibly tied to her husband, and her claim of awaiting remittance from her spouse.

Dedham Mackenzie New York Boston

Mystery of Jessie Mackenzie Deepens in Boston

A unnamed narrator claims Jessie Mackenzie is hidden from the public eye, under surveillance by private handlers, and unavailable for court appearance. He hints at startling revelations linked to her husband James S. Mackenzie and promises a future sensational disclosure.

Mr. Haynes Jessie Mackenzie Boston New York James S. Mackenzie Jessie

Boston Measures Pass Amid Amendments and Debates

The senate defeated Cronan's amendment by 17 to 13 on bonds for a loan to not issue before 1895. Sanger's amendment was adopted and the bill to engrossment. A third reading ordered for the overhead wires underground in Boston. Woodlawn Cemetery charter amendment passed to engrossment. A prohibition on signing as surety for more than ten liquor licenses passed to engrossment.

Shnatre Swallow Suffolk Suffolk County Reformatory Cronan Kittredge Boston Roxbury Sanger Butler City of Boston Woodland Cemetery

Lumber lighter capsizes near Congress street bridge

George McQuesten & Co. lighter capsized while towing to the South End with tug C. H. Hersey. Five crewmen fell into the water and Miles H. Maloney, about 40, of Harmony place East Boston, drowned after lumber struck him. Both boats sustained heavy damage.

George McQuesten & Co South End C. H. Hersey Congress Street Miles H. Maloney Maloney Harmony Place Lexington Street Boston

Funeral for Waldo Higginson Held at Chestnut Street Residence

The funeral for Waldo Higginson, prominent Boston citizen and businessman, was held at 8 PM yesterday at his home 32 Chestnut Street. Rev. Charles G. Ames led the service with Rev. William I. Nichols of Philadelphia delivering the obituary tribute. A quartet performed during the service and interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

Boston Waldo Higginson Chestnut Street Charles G. Ames William I. Nichols Philadelphia Higginson Harvard College Mt. Auburn Cemetery

British steamer Alpha sails from Boston to Yarmouth

The Alpha, under Captain Harding, leaves Boston with heavy cargo for Yarmouth while passenger sailings increase. The Nellie Brett and Patrician head to Buenos Ayres, described as a slow heavy weather ship and a fast light weather flyer respectively. The cattleman personal description law aims to curb pass abuse and prevent emigration schemes aboard steamers.

Alpha Harding Boston Yarmouth N. S Nellie Brett Patrician Buenos Ayres Europe United States

La Champagne Floated After Shoreing at Fort Hamilton

The steamer La Champagne, ashore at Fort Hamilton, was floated at 8:30 this evening.

New York Fort Hamilton

Free clay modelling school opens at St Augustine trade school

Father C N Field of the Church of St Augustine announces a new free modelling in clay class at Grove and Cambridge streets. Twelve boys aged 11 to 14 applied. the plan is to model in clay then carve in stone with instructor C A Hastman. Classes run two evenings weekly and Saturday afternoons, aiming for self support as the program develops. Eastman, who runs a modelling depot in Revere, will travel to lead lessons.

Franklin H. Batley Shaw School For Marlboro Street Michigan Hub Hillsdale Mich Free Will Baptists Mabelle L. Fisher Henry Lynn Nisi C. N. Field Church of St. Augustine Phillips Street St. Augustine’s Trade School Grove and Cambridge Streets Father Field C. A. Hastman Eastman Revere Roy Young

Michael J. Burke Dies After Long Career at Boston Traveller

Michael J. Burke a pressman for thirty five years on the Boston Traveller died at his home 216 Northampton street yesterday morning from bronchitis He was 62 leaves a daughter and two sons one son works in the Globe composing room and his fellow workers share in the family’s sorrow noting his West End roots and the regard in which he was held

Michael J. Burke Boston Traveller Northampton Street Mr. Burke West End Ife Globe

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