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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1895

Page

10

Hat Value At Sea Dogs Sale

A brief note promoting a $3 stiff hat advertised as a wonderful value for the money in a sea dogs themed sale remarks on straw hat quality and price.

Dowager Duchess of Marlborough Presented at Queen's Drawing Room

In London on May 15 the dowager Duchess of Marlborough joined Lord William Beresford in a royal drawing room ceremony. She wore pearl-gray velvet with pink tints, silver diamond lilies, pearl-gray satin, and ornate lace. Her headdress featured plumes and large diamonds.

London Queen’s Duchess of Marlborough William Beresford

Melrose Testimonial Raises Funds for Loring Memorial

In Melrose Town Hall a testimonial was held to raise funds for a memorial to the late Charles F. Loring. Willis P. Burbank presided and speakers included Governor Greenhalge and state and military figures. Considerable money was realized.

Melrose Melrose Town Hall Charles F. Loring Willis P. Burbank Lowell Greenhalge Samuel L. Powers W. E. Barrett H. A. Thomas George R. Jones Levi 8. Gould F. 8 Hesseltine Loring

Nellie F. Sawyer Towed In After Cargo Lightered

Schooner Nellie F. Sawyer Captain Willard from Perth Amboy bound for Portland went ashore near New Haven breakwater. She was lightened by fifty tons of cargo and floated, then towed into New London. Divers will inspect keel and damage to decide if voyage can continue.

New London Conn Nellie F. Sawyer Willard Perth Amboy Portland New Haven Breakwater

William O'Brien M P to retire from Parliament

London May 15 William O'Brien M P has been declared bankrupt after failing to satisfy a judgment won by Patrick Chance M P his former solicitor in a libel action against Lord Salisbury Chance claimed for professional services O'Brien says he will retire from Parliament

William O'Brien London William O’brien M. P Patrick A. Chance O'Brien Lord Salisbury

Brockton L P U Proposes Charter in New Boot and Shoe Union

A Brockton meeting of the L P U voted unanimously to apply for a charter at the start of June for the national Boot and Shoe Workers Union. The Brockton branch has about 1000 members and seeks to unite all craft branches nationwide.

Brockton New Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union

Powder Mill Explosions Kill One in Troy Area

Four Schaghticoke Powder Company mills exploded at 11 o clock causing Chauncey Lohnes to be killed and Charles Clum to suffer fatal injuries in Schaghticoke New York.

Troy N. Y Schaghticoke Powder Company Schaghticoke Chauncey Lohnes Charles Clum

Wages Raised at Newichawanick Mill in Maine

In South Berwick Maine the Newichawanick Manufacturing Company raises wages by five percent Newichawanick is the state’s largest blanket mill and employs about 300 workers The May 19 train service improvement adds through express trains from Boston Union Station to Bar Harbor with a 9 am departure and a 7 pm return schedule.

Maine South Berwick Newichawanick Manufacturing Company Boston Bar Harbor Union Station Coreios

Hornpipe Wins Brooklyn Handicap In Neck Campaign

The Brooklyn handicap of ten thousand dollars for eight-year-olds and up saw Ramapo and Dr. Rice as early favorites. Hornpipe surged from behind to beat Lazzarone by a neck with Sir Walter third after a harsh stretch duel. Final time 2 11 ¼ as Ramapo faded and Dr. Rice and others faltered before the stretch.

Hornpipe Lazzarone Ramapo Dr. Rice Brooklyn Sir Walter Doggett Spur Griffin Taral Rey el Santa Anita Bergen Rubicon Midgley Murphy Bassetlaw Littlefield Declare J. Lamley Hamilton Assignee Keefe Counter Tenor Lamley Ed Kearney Penn Reyel Santa Anita Eir Kearney Ramapa

Surprising Finish in Brooklyn Jockey Club Handicap

The ninth Brooklyn Jockey Club handicap at Gravesend on heavy surface ended with Hornpipe winning a surprise result. Lazzarone took second while Sir Walter trailed among the leaders.

Gravesend N. Y Hornpipe Lazzarone Sir Walter

Assault on Lynn woman prompts patrol search in High Rock

May 16 report from Lynn states George R. McIntire of 61 Hamilton avenue reported an assault on his daughter in High Rock near her home around 10 pm. The assailant followed the woman, tried to kiss and restrain her, but she fought back, leaving scratches. Father and daughter provided a full description. police searched the area but did not arrest anyone.

Philadelphia Eli Williams North Juniper Street Mary Lynn High Rock George R. McIntire Hamilton Avenue Miss McIntire

Carnegie Steel Board Votes 10 Percent Pay Raise

Pittsburg steel executives decided to advance 25,000 workers pay by 10 percent effective June 1. The move contrasts with earlier board statements after furnace workers at Edgar Thomson demanded a rise. It is claimed Frick cabled Carnegie in England and that the idea came from Mr. Carnegie.

Pittsburg Penn Carnegie Steel Company Edgar Thomson Frick Andrew Carnegie England Carnegie

Boston & Maine issues summer excursion book

A new summer excursion book by the Boston and Maine rail road lists summer resorts along its line with routes, rates, hotel and boarding house information. It will be mailed free upon request from the general passenger department in Boston or at the city ticket office, 214 Washington Street.

Boston & Maine Railroad Boston City Washington Street

Notable Passage on Racecourse Moves and Turn Tactics

The report notes a jostling incident as riders were beaten in the action. A major shift occurred midway on the upper turn as Lazzarone, previously in the rear, began maneuvering forward along the rail.

Lazzarone

Jubilee Observances Mark Archbishop Williams Jubilee

Arch bishop Williams jubilees opening with a morning pontifical high mass at Holy Cross Cathedral attended by Cardinals and bishops. A grand 6 p m banquet follows at Music Hall with diverse clergy and laity speakers. massive prelate procession, gifts, and memorials feature prominent figures from Boston Catholic circles.

Holy Cross Cathedral Williams Celebrant William Bryne John B. Hogan Thomas Shahan Father Rossi John Filattery Nicholas Walsh Connelly McCormack Hugh Roe O’donnell Bradley Manchester N. H Music Hall Thomas Magennis Jamaica Plain Thomas B. Fitzpatrick Leo XIII Mer. Satelli John J. Williams Greenhalge James Cardinal Gibbons Boston Horace G. Allen Peter Rowan St. Peter’s Church Dorchester Mullally Columbia Williams Cardinal Gibbons Mgr Satolli Union Park Street Byrne Episcopal House de Goesbriand St. John’s Seminary Brighton Abbe Hogan Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul Carney Hospital St. Patrick Charlestown Seminarians Immaculate Conception League of the Sacred Heart Father Reid Boston College Dresden Angelus Reid Messenger of the Sacred Heart Church of the Immaculate Conception Strickers Archbishop Williams

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