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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1895
Page
8
Beverly Farms Flagpole Petition Sparks Fire Chief Voicing Objections
A Beverly Farms hearing on erecting a 125 foot flagpole in Engine House square drew crowds and strong debate. Fire Chief Goodhue warned the central site near hydrants and lamp posts could hinder firefighting, but supporters urged compliance with safety measures and hydrant relocation if needed. The council voted to favor the petition and proceed per the agreement, despite opposition from Goodhue and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Beverly Farms
Engine House Square
Ward 6
Post
Andrew Crowell
G. A. R. Post
Goodhue
Fire Department
Cole
Webber
Woodbury
Farick
Hodgkins
O’hearn
Creasy
Foster
Haskill
Trout
Harvey
J. A. Watson
Levi K. Goodhue
Mr. Goodhue
Mr. Watson
Connelly
Calleroy
Eaton
Pickett
Thomas Connelly
N. P. Allen
Bunker Hill
Business Men’s Club
Man Convicted in Attempted Murder Case at Endicott and Cooper
Guisseppi Christoforo was found guilty in the Superior Criminal Court for assault with intent to murder John Cerullo and for assault and battery on Thomas Mortimer. The incident on Endicott and Cooper streets ended with Cerullo wounded and Christoforo sentenced to five years in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guisseppi Christoforo
Superior Criminal Court
Fessenden
John Cerullo
Thomas Mortimer
Endicott
Cooper Streets
Christoforo
Cerullo
Mortimer
Harvard Boat House Fumigation Delays Class Rowing
Illness in crews at Harvard delays the class boat race from Friday to Monday May 20. Juniors take the inner wall lane, seniors outer, sophomores middle. freshmen do not race due to sickness. The Cambridge Board of Health fumigates the boathouse after noting scarlet fever and bronchitis in crews, and the varsity eight will not row until river practice resumes next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Union
Longwood Bridge
Cambridge Board of Health
University Boathouse
Varsity
Bradford and Crescent Clubs
Board of Health
University
Stevenson
Japan Renounces Liao Tung Peninsular Retained Peace
Tokyo dispatch reports an imperial decree announcing peace talks between Japan and China. It states Russia France and Germany urged return of Liao Tung to China and that Japan will comply. Admiral Ito named navy chief. Kabayama goes to Formosa as viceroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central
Tokio
Japan
China
Russia
Germany
France
Liao-Tung
Orient
Ito
Navy Department
Viscount Kabayama Sukenori
Formosa
Russia blocks Japanese changes in Corea until restored
The Gazette’s St. Petersburg correspondent reports Russia will not allow Japan to enforce any major changes in Corea until the former administration is restored to its ante-bellum basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
the Gazette
St. Petersburg
Japan
Corea
Donovan Campaign Motives Stated for City Chair Post
James Donovan explained to a Post reporter that he seeks re election as Democratic city committee chairman because party leaders across the city urged him to accept the presidency. He offered no further reasons and smiled in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donovan
Post
Democratic City Committee
Donovan
Two Colored Maids Fight Over Razor Cut Forehead Injury
Jennie Shank and Ada Stylinge, two women in their thirties, quarrelled at Shawmut avenue and Bradford street last night. In the heat Jennie drew a razor and slashed Stylinge across the forehead. Both were taken to Dedham street station for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Shank
Ada Stylinge
Shawmut Avenue
Bradford Street
Jennie
Miss Stylinge
Dedham Street
Olneyville Strike Shuts Mills Idle Thousands
May 18 Olneyville Rhode Island mills are all closed with nine thousand workers idle. A mass meeting at Merino Flatg drew 1200 unionists including William Welch John Thornton and Peter McDermot and Colonel Baylor and George Boomer. Speakers urged continuing the fight for the old price list while noting cross city support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olneyville
Arlington Lighting Vote Falls Short at Special Election
Arlington failed to pass the municipal lighting measure as a two thirds majority was not reached. With 430 votes cast, 231 were for and 106 against, three ballots were blank, from a 1300 name voting list. The Selectmen schedule a meeting for Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
East Boston Social: Surprise Ring Gift at Jeffries Street Home
Miss Laura Doucette was surprised at 7 Jeffries Street East Boston by a group of young friends who presented her with a gold ring Miss Mary Murphy delivered the presentation address. Miss Doucette responded gracefully then enjoyed music games and a collation arranged by Misses Mary Murphy and Margaret Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Doucette
Jeffries Street
Boston
Mary, Murphy
Miss Doucette
Mary Murphy
Margaret Douglass
Schooner John Proctor Reaches Tarpaulin Cove Under Tow
Vineyard Haven report says the schooner John Proctor was anchored at Tarpaulin Cove after being boarded by Cuttyhunk life saving station crew who helped keep her afloat during the tow by tug Kate Jones and the steam pump placed aboard to keep her free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vineyard Haven
John Proctor
Tarpaulin Cove
Cuttyhunk Life Saving Station
Kate Jones
Golden Jubilee Address by Bishop Bradley at Williams Jubilee
Archbishop Williams marks fifty years in the episcopate with a grand jubilee at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Bishop Bradley of Manchester will deliver the anniversary sermon in a service attended by about a thousand clergy led by Archbishop Williams and Cardinal Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Bradley
Ryan
Philadelphia
Church In
United States
Manchester
Healey
Portland
de Goesbriand
Burlington
Williamg
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Boston
Monsignor
Satolli
Warring on liquor dealers in Nashua arrests
City Marshal Eaton renewed the war on liquor dealers and fourteen were arrested on warrants. The raids were quietly made and respondents will be called into court Tuesday morning to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Eaton
Ex President Seelye Funeral in Amherst
Funeral services for ex president Seelye will be held at 3 o clock tomorrow at his home. Amherst College will suspend exercises for the day. The Rev J H Tuttle and Rev C M Zamem will conduct the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Seelye
J. H. Tuttle
College Church
C. M. Zamem
Hartford
Hypnotism Restores Bass Voice for Trilby Tale in New York
In New York on May 13 a man named Robert Jacobson, once miscast as a tenor, undergoes a hypnotism course under Dr Charles P. McCarthy at the Academy of Medical Mesmerism and Hypnotism. Under Svengali like instruction, Jacobson’s voice shifts to a natural bass after a half hour session and piano prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Jacobson
Svengall
du Maurier
Jacobson
Academy of Medical
Academy of Medical Mesmerism
West One Hundred and Fifteenth Street
Charles P. McCarthy
Mesmer
McCarthy
Svengali
Trilby
Dr. McCarthy
Mendelssohn
Freshmen Edge Harvard Freshmen in Tight Class Game
In a decisive Harvard class baseball clash the freshmen beat the sophomores 2 to 1 in a near flawless affair. Cozzens and Perry pitched well for Harvard with solid defense backing them as the freshmen scored in the first inning and held on. Beale and Martin sparked the sophomores for their lone tally though their late rally fell short. The series continues with seniors versus juniors, then freshmen vs upper-class champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Framingham
Hayes
Stevens
Cozzens
Perry
Brown
Haskell
Anderson
McVey
Beale
Martin
Eayle
Fox
Walek Convicted Under Habitual Criminal Act
In Newburyport Superior Court on May 18 James Walek was convicted under the habitual criminal act for his latest offense involving breaking and entering. He received a sentence of twenty five years in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
James Walek
Prine
Addicks Seeks Fair Gas Settlement and Delaware Senate Bid
Gas magnate Addicks defends an equitable gas settlement for Boston consumers and investors, argues against destroying corporate value, and discusses his ongoing Delaware senator race. He hints at plans to seize Republican control, while insiders doubt a lasting ascent. The piece notes a posturing toward national office and political maneuvering within the gas interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Addicks
Algonquin Club
Chandler
Lawson
M. M. Cunniff
Providence
Mr. Addicks
Post
History of Plasterers' Union No 10 and early wages
The article traces Plasterers' Union No 10 origins from 1858 and its revival in 1863, noting immigrant promoters and the union's growth. It covers wage milestones from $1.50 to $3 daily in 1878 79, a 2.50 daily rise in 1880, and eight hour work by 1890, plus injury and death benefits and meeting details at Alpha Hall 18 Essex Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plasterers’ Union No. 10
Plasterers
Pete Harris
Charles McLean
Build In Trades
Michael Finlen
Seu
Bostorie No. 10
Alpha Hall
Essex Street
Robert Dunn
Fishermen's Union
Klous Spurns Arbitration Over Employee Wages and Hours
The Klous & Co firm at Hy Park Gamsamer Works resists arbitration as workers accuse management of a 40 percent wage cut and 58 hour workweeks. Strikers describe irregular pay, deposits on machines, and shortages of needles and thread. Delegates include Ellen Starr, Hannah Parker Kimball, and Helen Cheever among noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klous & Co
Hy Park
State Board
Klaus Point Blank
Stoughton Chelsea
Emale
Presid
Central Labor Union
Ellen Starr
Hull House
Chicago
Hannah Parker Kimball
Cornwealth Avenue
Missa H
Dudley
Son House
Helen Cheever Boylston
Plate Printers Convention Varies Across Major Cities
The National Plate Printers Union held its annual convention in the city yesterday with strong representation from New York Philadelphia Was and Boston. Vice president Gerrodette of Washington DC called the meeting in the absence of President Smith of Philadelphia. Committees were formed on trials constitution by laws resolutions and other matters. Officers reports were referred to committees. A reception and banquet was hosted by the union delegates at Hall B last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Plate Printers’ Union
City
New York
Philadelphia
Was
Boston
Gerrodette
Wington
D. C
Smith
Penn
B Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. C. Almy & Co
Washington Street
Cor
Essex
Beverly’s Row
A. G. van Nostrand
Bunker Hill Breweries
Charlestown
Mass
City OF
Board of Registrars of Voters
Beacon St
Linus E. Pearson
Harvard Crews Desert Quarters—Board of Health Act
Wadeworth, Howland & Co
Washington St
Bogen
Liao Tung Peninsula
MR. Donovan
Arlington’s
East Boston
Jordan, AN
ARLOR
Wilton
Sb Odgee
Avon ST
RUC
Bishop Bradley
President Seelye
Dre McCarthy
Eraaiatt Clothing
Sheriff
Mammoth
Sale
Congress Ofi
Summer St
Dupont
Republican
Delaware
Senate
W. E. L. Dillaway
Outfit
Sam Thomas
Philadelphia Bulletin
Addicke
Diamond State
JOS. Schlitz’s
Milwaukee Beer
Purchase &J
Maas
Jos. Cahm
N. E
Os Good
Warikts
Organized Labor
History of
Old Plasterers’ Union No
Klous
Hyde Park Gossamer
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