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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1895

Page

6

Detective revelations shift murder case toward Basil proof

Reuben meets detectives near City Hall and learns Basil is the prime suspect in the Franklin Street murder. Filbern describes Basil's movements, Kennedy’s affidavit, and potential releases as the police push to close the case. The lawyer plans to see Staggs and Kellew before Monday, while Mrs. Reng’s message remains a key link.

Reuben City Hall Filbern Washington Union Pennsylvania Road Hicks St.Charles James Basil Charles Street Basil Reng Tolchester Bay Ridge Duval Bridger Stages Kellew Staggs Kennedy Great Houe Kellow Willis

Nutritious Economical Dessert Mix Ad Published

A fragmented ad describes a versatile powder mix marketed as nutritious and economical, claiming it yields 16 quarts of various desserts with receipts and grocery availability noted.

Moss Farine

A Soldier's Echoes From Egypt Battle Narrative

Lieutenant Trigg recounts an 1895 Egyptian engagement near Abdu Khan where 2000 British troops clashed with 7000 Arabs. He details sharpshooters disabling three artillery pieces, a devastating close fight, and high British casualties versus 1290 Arab dead. He recalls mortally wounding a young Arab and the haunting moment of realizing he had killed a man.

Abdu-Khan Egypt Williams Nile Medusa Trigg

Y M C A Mutual Aid Society Formed in Beverly

An organization named the Y M C A Mutual Aid Society was formed in Beverly to create an insurance annex for the Young Men’s Christian Association. It aims to provide sick and death benefits and insurance to eligible members and seeks incorporation via the State Legislature. Officers include President H O Woodbury and Secretary Treasurer F S Beckford.

Beverly Y. M. C. A. Mutual Aid Society Young Men's Christian Association H. O. Woodbury J. B. Martin F. S. Beckford D. D Manchester J. G. Trask L. H. Wardwell F. 8. Webber

Britannia Wins Thames Yacht Club Regatta

Britannia won the Thames Yacht Club regatta held May 17 in London. The race followed the Lower Hope to Mouse lightship and back to Gravesend with four entrants including the Ailsa. A strong northwest wind and cold, cloudy weather affected performance, and authorities say the Ailsa did not show her full speed.

London Britannia

Winchester May 17 Baseball Preview for Maidens

Winchester May 17. Baseball item notes Suburban High School Leomoe Wishen ter, 29, Medford, 3 percent. The Winchesters Maidens will play here next Wednesday.

Winchester Leomoe Wishenter Medford Winchesters

Golden Jubilee Mass at Boston Cathedral Draws Hundreds

Archbishop Williams presided as Bishop Bradley and Bishop Brady led a historic high mass in the Cathedral with 300 children, Sisters from Notre Dame and many orders in attendance. Delegates from parochial schools and Latin communities joined a tribute to the archbishop with music and sermons.

Archbishop Williams Bradley Brady Boston Father Sullivan Father Walsh Father Connelly Father McCormack Father Hogan St. John's Seminary Father Brosnahan Baston College Keane Washington University Williams Sisters of Notre Dame Waltham Berkeley Street Academy Roxbury Most Holy Redeemer Assumption Sacred Heart St. James St. Mary’s Holy Trinity St. Stephen's SS. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral St. Gregory’s Brookline Cambridgeport Lawrence Lowell Lynn Peabody Salem Somerville Woburn St. Lawrence O'Toole Sisters of St Newburyport Sisters of Charity Church of the Blessed Sacrament St. John’s St. Joseph’s Newton St. Patrick’s Gray Working Girls’ Home Holy Ghost Hospital For Incurables Cambridge Gray Nuns Cross Haverhill Sisters of Notre Dame Our Lady of Sisters of St. Francis Sisters Third Order of St. Francis Sisters of the Good Shepherd Little Sisters of the Poor Charlestown Sisters of Providence Sisters of St. Anne Sisters of Mercy Cathedral Sanctuary Choir Day School St. Agnes South St. Joseph's St. Mary's St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Our Lady of the Assumption St. Patrick's Our Lady of Perpetual Help Leo XIII Jamaica Plain St. Francis de Sales Cheverus School

Jubilee honor for Archbishop Williams in Boston reception

The Catholic Union of Boston presented Archbishop Williams with an oil painting at a Boston College Hall reception. Guests included Vicar-General Byrne Bishop Keane Congressman Fitzgerald and others. Dr Thomas Dwight spoke and Archbishop Williams reflected on a strenuous week and fading strength.

Archbishop Williams Catholic Union of Boston Boston College Hall Thomas H. Watson Byrne Keane Congressman Fitzgerald Joseph H. O'Neil Thomas J. Gargan Katherine E. Conway Margaret E. McNulty Alfred de Seve Thomas Dwight Onien of

Hyde Park labor unions report funds and protests

The Hyde Park gossamer workers received 71 dollars in cash and a weekly assessment pledge from Local Assembly 601 K of L, plus 25 dollars from the Housesmiths and 25 dollars from Typographical Union No. 61 Cambridge and 28.50 from Typographical Union No. 13. A ball raised 450 dollars net. Klaus and Co. refuse to settle unless he abandons the union and negotiates individually. In other trades, car riage and wagon workers show revival with many new hires and 15 proposals. Lithographers' Union sets its national convention for June 3 in Boston. Press Feeders initiated fifteen new members.

Hyde Park Hudson Typographical Union No Cambridge Klaus & Co Boston

Bullard Presumed Stroke Changes U varsity Crew Lineup

The crew met on the river for the second time since the layoff and first in two weeks in a shell. Bullard takes Stroke with Fennessy and Watriss at 7 and 6, Fox at 4, and a largely unsettled lineup due to coach Watson’s illness.

Varsity New London Watson Stevenson Fox Bullard Fennessy Watriss Hollister Damon Shepherd Lewis

Harvard Plays Brown In Providence Return

Harvard and Brown meet in the return game today at Providence. Harvard batting order lists Winslow at 3b Rand Whittemore Scannell Wrenn Burgess Stevenson Adams Highlands. Brown lineup features Donovan Robinson Bustard Lander Lowney Cook Fultze Lang White.

Harvard Brown Providence Winslow Rand Whittemore S. S Scannell Wrenn Burgess C. F Stevenson Adams R. F Highlands Donovan Robinson Bustard Lander Lowney Cook Fultze Lang White Brown White Or Summergill

Beecham's Pills for Constipation Sale Notice

Advertisement notes Beecham's pills for constipation priced at 109 and 25 percent. Encourages readers to obtain the book at their druggist and follow its directions.

Beecham

Yale Harvard Dual Meet set for Holmes Field today at 2:30

Yale trainer Murphy optimistic with a strong squad aiming to surpass Harvard in a multi event dual meet at Holmes Field. Williams' half mile absence and Elliot uncertain for the bicycle race may affect Harvard as Yale seeks hammer shot broad jump walk and pole vault wins.

Murphy Yale Harvard Williams Blue Crimson Holmes Field the Vendome Vendome Hickok Hill Billy’’ Richards New Haven Morgan Wadhams Redpath Bigelow Mike

Sears and Burke Battle to Draw in Lowell Bantam Clash

Mike Sears of Lewiston and Young Burke fought to a draw in Lowell in a bantam bout. Sears was favored to win but Burke controlled the action, earning a split decision draw before a large crowd of local boxing fans.

Lowell Mike Sears Lewiston Young Burke Sears

Boxing at Cribb Club Ends in Three Draws and a Fast Finish

About 150 spectators saw a Cribb Club boxing show last evening with Dan Sweeney as referee. Ed Buckley and Young Buckley of Charlestown drew after three rounds. Frank Steele and Joe Mullen also drew in three rounds. Walter Johnson of Philadelphia defeated Peter O Corbett of Pittsburgh in one round as planned five rounds were reduced after Johnson stopped O Corbett.

Cribb Club Dan Sweeney Ed Buckley Young Buckley Charlestown Frank Steele Joe Mullen Walter Johnson Philadelphia Peter O’corbett Pittsburg Johnson

Yale Men Refuse to Play Metropolis Papers

Yale Daily News quotes an editorial criticizing metropolitan papers for refusing to print certain Yale related facts. The piece notes a dispute over coverage and the editorials discuss integrity and transparency in reporting.

NEW Hay Yale Daily Conn Metropolitan Yale

The Post's Lady Bicycle Costume Contest

The Post invites designs for a woman's bicycle costume with sketches or photos. Competing outfits should be fully described, include names and addresses, and may be submitted to the Bicycle Editor at the Post. A reader from Chelsea proposes a light brown suit with matching jacket and hat suitable for riding and dining out.

POST Boston Bicycle Department the Post Chelsea

Nahant Run Tomorrow For Ws. All The Press Cycling Club

The Press Cycling Club plans a 10 o'clock run to Nahant tomorrow led by the club. The A C C committee promised three Class B riders for the May 30 meet, naming Arthur W. Porter Walter Jenney and L C Johnson among others. Porter and the Stearns team returned to Waltham from Louisville yesterday. The P C C tournament committee announced the June 17 meet will be held at the Waltham track. Union Bicycle Club has vacated its Casey Club house due to internal dissensions and rising dues. The club will stay active in a informal format with club runs and dining meetings.

Press Nahant Arthur W. Porter Walter Jenney L. C. Johnson Porter Stearns Waltham Louisville Press Cycling Club Union Bicycle Club Casey Club Lynn A. A Miss Londonderry Australia Progress Club Reservoir Brighton Arlington Sterling Elliott Massachusetts Attleboro F. W. Weaver Andover H. F. Chase O. W. Whittemore Barre Harding Allen Franklin Joseph T. Hutchinson, Jr Haverhill A. L. Shattuck Indian Orchard George W. Miller Mansfield F. P. Trussell Milford West Medford George S. Decker Chelsea Cary Wheelmen L. L. Wadsworth, Jr William Packard Leutenant George F. Slade

Herald Bicycle Promises High Quality at Sixty Dollars

The Very Cycle Company announces the Herald bicycle at sixty dollars. It weighs twenty four pounds, is rigid and durable, and built to avoid underselling other first class wheels. The firm claims superior value and long experience in producing affordable, high quality cycles from their Colum bus avenue works.

Columbus Avenue Cycle Herald

Yale Harbors Retraction Request Fallout After Harvard Letter

New Haven May 17 Captain Thorne of Yale says Harvard's reply to Yale's retraction request will be published first in the Yale News, with Yale's letter to follow after Harvard's answer. Yale players confirm a compromising letter was sent to Butterworth via the Springfield hotel owner to pressure Harvard to win. Coach Walter Camp warns it could sour relations for years and Yale faces dark prospects for a fall game.

New Haven Conn Thorne Yale Harvard Yale News Butterworth Springfield Walter Camp

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