The Hotel Bar and Saloon Law and Liberty at Home
Rev. Brooke Herford argues at Arlington Street Church that personal liberty extends to homes and to hotels and restaurants as extensions of home, but public bars and saloons must be barred. He defends a moderate law separating drinking from hotels while condemning open bars as illegal and harmful to public morality.
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Arlington Street
Brooke Herford
Herford
Massachusetts
Newngland
Andrew
Law and Order League
Soume
America
Call to End Drinking Establishments For Law and Order
A speaker urges removal of drinking places operating under a license that forbids them arguing they are a dire evil that drags labor down. He calls for adherence to fair law, church seasons aside, to uphold righteous authority and enable the community to progress toward sober, ordered liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of God
Memorial Day Regattas and Yacht Club Fixtures
New Bedford and Fall River Yacht Clubs announce Memorial Day regattas with multiple classes and prize structures. The Massachusetts Yacht Club bylaws revised. measurement now racing-based. Commodore Cadue reports Volunteer price sought at 34000, possible alternative plans for a new sloop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Fall River
Massachusetts Club Meeting
Commodore Soley
Massachusetts Yacht Club
Rowe's Wharf
Harvard Cycling Opens With Heavy Track Meet
The Harvard University Cycling Association held its first open field meeting on Holmesfield Cambridge Saturday afternoon. Events included a two mile handicap with Barron first R H Davis second and P W Davis third, one mile ordinary interscholastic, one mile safety, half mile open heats, one mile open safety handicap, one mile open tandem, and other grades. Harvard won the silver cup for most points with twenty, Trimount nine New Bedford six Dorchester eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University Cycling Association
Holmesfield
Cambridge
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Barron
R. H. Davis
P. W. Davis
F.L. Olmstead
Roxbury
Clough Anderson
Phillips Andover
Olmstead
Hoxbury
R. W. Davis
Harvard
William Ornish
Anthony
Davis
H. Smith
New Bedford
P. J. Berle
Trimount Club
E. C. Anthony
F. A. Delebarre
Bailey
Berle
K. Brown
Bass
Trimount Athletic Association
New Bedford Club
Dorchester Club
Striking Carpenters Win Eight-Hour Victory Across Cities
Labor unions report broad support for eight hours as carpen ters gain agreement in several locales. Pay rises and Sunday half-holiday promises follow settlements with A. H. Andrews & Co. in Curiaco and similar deals in Malleable Iron Works, Boston area, and New York. Local assemblies push for standardized pay and improved conditions, while the Central Labor Union condemns master builders for noncompliance. A large gathering of Building Laborers, Knights of Labor, and other groups outlines new dues, cooperative shop plans, and forthcoming talks with master builders. The report notes donations, conference outcomes, and upcoming union organizing efforts in Medford Worcester and Malden. The piece closes with a school outing description from Chauncy Hall celebrating harmony between teachers and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Building Laborers’ Union
Caledonia Hall
McQuaid
Brennan
Poughkeepsie
Union of Toronto
Can
Boston Union
Jewish Working Men’s Educational Society
Alpha Hall
S. H. Gordon
Wells Memorial Hall
Clothing Operators’ Protective Union
Knights of Labor
Boston & Albany Railroad
Assembly
Juhn P. Squire & Co
Central Labor Union
Yeserday
Old Colony Railroad Company
Congress
Carpenters’ District Council
Mssrs
Cowper
McKay
Medford
Worcester
Malden
Loth Ins
Curiaco
A. H. Andrews & Co
Quincy
Baru
Visuers
New York
Chauncy Hall
William H. Ladd
West Newton
Albany
Town
Earnest Mott-Smith
Sawyer
Wellington
Newton
Ladd
M. Grant Daniel
Curtis
M. 8. Power
J. F. Scully
Bennett
Clarke
F. O. Dabney
E. Browne
Jeannie Evans
Mary Frothingham
Anna Frothingham
Coles
Holden
Smith
Naval Battalion Staff Officers Named for Lieutenant-Commander Soley
The Naval battalion appoints staff for Lieutenant-Commander John Soley with Adjutant M. V. M. Charles L. Perrin as ordnance officer J. B. Cahoon paymaster George E. Norris surgeon Robert Disbrow M D and ranks of lieutenants junior grade. The non commissioned staff include Master-at-arms Baward Revere Yeoman of ordnance William B Royce Yeoman of stores William N Bliss Chief bugler Gleason and Hospital steward Hume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Soley
Naval Battalion
Charles L. Perrin
J. B. Cahoon
George E. Norris
Robert Disbrow
M.D
Baward Revere
William &. Royce
Wiliam N. Bliss
Gleason
Hume
Capitalists eye American Export & Trading Company
New York on May 10 Kiernan's Financial News Agency reports several prominent capitalists and business men have studied the American Export & Trading Company of this city. They state the inquiry shows strong money making potential and that a large investment will be made by the investors and their associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
MR TAYLOR DECLINES BOSTON MAYORAL CANDIDACY
A letter from Hon William Taylor to Dr C A Ordway and Philip J Libby declines a Boston mayoral bid after eight years out of politics. He endorses Woodbury and others as potential nominees, criticizes city administration, and suggests reform ideas including alderman-at-large and fixed administrative pay during terms. May 11 Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Boston
C. A. Ordway
Philip J. Libby
Oliver Stevens
Hugh O'Brien
Leopold Morse
A. Shuman
Eben D. Jordan
Thomas L. Jenks
Morton Prince
William Gaston
Thomas
Proctor
Lucius Slade
State House
William Tayvor
African Missions Sermon Calls Work in Africa through Industry
Bishop William Taylor preached at Tremont Street Methodist Church urging missions in Africa to develop native industries. He warned against neglecting labor and tools, arguing wealth and schooling must accompany evangelization to lift both material and spiritual life. He cited vast land, population, and the Congo area, praising Miss Kildare and noting thirty five new missions with industrial education. Afternoon services followed at Chelsea and the People's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Methodist Episcopal
Africa
Tremont Street Methodist Church
Taylor
Zambe
Miswah
China
Globe
Stanley
England
United States
Congo River
Kildare
India
Chelea
the People’s Church
Boston Musicians Propose Serenade for Strauss Orchestra
A Boston committee asks for a serenade to honor the Strauss Orchestra upon its American tour arrival, pending approval from manager U Blakely. Charles H. Thayer acknowledges the courtesy and suggests timing after the New York leg, noting a probable serenade in front of the Vendome Hotel Wednesday after the first concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hl. Thayer
Enq
Boston
Stauss
Kosten
Maduard Strauss
Vienna
U. Blakely
America
Napier Lothian
E. N. Catuty
J. C. Mullally
J. Thomas Baldwin
Moston
Feelig
Strauss Orchestra
Cuares
Tharen
Soston
Hotel Vendome
King’s Chapel Sermon on Beauty in God’s Time
The Rev. A. P. Peabody preached at King’s Chapel, arguing that beauty in nature testifies to the Creator beyond evolution. He noted nature’s excess of nonfunctional phenomena, urged fulfillment through daily duties, and called sin the sole blot on creation while urging lives to be filled with heavenly plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Peabody
D.D
Cambridge
King’s Chapel
Preacher at First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue
President Timothy Dwight of Yale preached last evening at First Baptist Church on Mark three. He spoke on leaving all for the gospel and the reward of eternal life, arguing Christian love unites noble impulses and seeks the gospel’s sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Dwight
Ll.d
Yale University
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
Mark
Jesus
Peter
Two agitators' discourses on Music Hall platform
Mrs Shepherd the converted nun returns to Music Hall with Justin D Fulton, touring anti Catholicism. She recalls hostile receptions in York Waterbury Erie Harrisburg Altoona and Philadelphia, claims priestly political power, and narrates a White House encounter with President Cleveland about papal interference and women's role in liberty.
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Music Hall
Justin D. Fulton
Margaret Shepherd
Union
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
York
Penn
Waterbury
Erie
Miner
Harrisburg
Telegraph and Herald
Altoona
Sons of American Liberty
Shepherd
Chester
Timothy
Timmins
Washington
Loyal Women
White House
Boston
United States
Republican Party
Congress
Patrick Byan
Chili
Blaine
Chicago
Capitol
Republic
Newton Centre Baptists hear Hovey on all things through God
Newton Centre filled for baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Alvah Hovey of Newton Theological Institution using Romans 11 36. He argued creation and world progress depend on God and urged faith as the path to usefulness. In New Haven Yale Seminary marks its anniversary sermon by Rev. P S Moxom of Boston with graduation set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
New Baptist Church
Newton Centre
Newton Theological Institution
Alvah Hovey
New Haven
Conn
Yale Oneological Seminary
Centre Church
P. 5. Moxom
Boston
Eleventh annual Hotel Men Mutual Benefit convention begins
Notes from the city report the eleventh annual convention of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association starting tomorrow in this city and continuing through Wednesday and Thursday. A Boston University theologian led a lecture on Jerusalem as It Is at the Y M C A Union. A correction notes the Horton anniversary misprint. Riverside Mission reports four converts baptized by Harvard Bridge. The Second Massachusetts School Regiment field day at Wakefield drew about 800 cadets with Governor Brackett inspecting. Gloucester won the drill and will name next year's colonel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Men’s Mutual Benefit Association
Jerusalem
Y. M. C. Union
H. G. Mitchell
School of Theology
Boston University
Edward A. Horton
Riverside Mission
Charles River
Harvard Bridge
Massachusetts School
Wakefield
Brackett
Gloucester Company
May exhibition prizes at Massachusetts Horticultural Society show
The May exhibition at Horticultural Hall drew many visitors and listed awards across vegetables and flowers. Vegetables honors went to Asparagus won by Hersey, Cucumbers by Varnum Frost, Spinach and Dandelions to Warren Heustis, Lettuce to M. E. Moore, Rhubarb to George Sander son, and others. Flower awards included Indian azaleas to J. L. Gardner, Calceolarias to J. L. Gardner and Nathaniel Kidder, Tulips to Dr. C. G. Weld, and baskets and bouquets recognizing numerous contributors led by J. L. Gardner, T. E. Coburn, and others. Gratuities acknowledged many exhibitors including J. L. Gardner and H. H. Hunnewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Ound Hersey
Varnum Frost
Ll. W. Weston
Co. A. Learned
Peck
Warren Heustis
M. E. Moore
George F. Stone
George Sanderson
M. W. Chadbourne
F. B. Eas
J. L. Gardner
Nathaniel T. Kidder
J. Lardner
Nathaniel ‘I. Kidder
C. G. Weld
N. ‘Tf. Kidder
A. D. Wood
E. M. Gill
T. E. Coburn
J. W. Manning
A. W. Spencer
E. Sheppard & Son
J. H. White
William S. Ewell & Son
H. H. Hunnewell
W. A Richardson
Norton, Bros
N. T. Kidder
E. H. Hitchings
P. D. Richards
F. B. Hayes
Kitchen Alley notes and urban reform plea from Chestnut Street
A Taverner letter laments Boston’s Kitchen Alley transformation from a picturesque lane to a paved, bustling cut from Spruce to Charles streets. It criticizes market litter and ash heaps, calls for order, and highlights Beacon Street views of the State House and trees. It ends with a request to abandon the phrase contracting parties in wedding notices and a couple of brief marginal quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner
Charles
Beacon Street
Chestnut Street
Boston
Power of Christ's Ascension Sermon at St John the Evangelist
The Rev Father Benson of Cowley preached on the power of Christ's ascension from Philippians four, urging prayer and supplication for the church’s sanctification. He urged three days of earnest prayer and thanksgiving for the past year, tying gratitude to the ascension.
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Father Benson
Cowley
Eng
Mission Church of
St.John the Evangelist
Christ
Paul
God
Jod
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Horn
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Cycling Association
Mr. Ladd
Iron and Steel Unions
Work
Democrats
African Missions
Strauss
U. S. Gov't Report
King's Chapel
Dr. Peabody
Yale College
Mrs. Shepherd
Horticultural Society
Candor
Charles Craig
Bright
Craig
E. O. Thompson
E. Cc. Thompson
Washington Street
Old South Church
Edward Burgess
State Street
G. W. Simmons & CO. Supply
G. W. Simmons & CO
North ST
W. W. Stall
Tremont St
Mason & Hanke
Best
Ruggles Street
E. Davies
Charles Street
Socialist Labor Party
G. O. Taylor
Chester J. Graves & Sons
Gaston
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