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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1895

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Lowell Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Unprovoked Attack

Joseph Frederic Therien of 642 Market street is in critical condition at St Johns Hospital after a knife wound to the abdomen. Police say a Greek youth named Damien Carrigen of Fenwick street stabbed him and was identified by Therien. another Greek companion was arrested. Officers secured an interpreter for Therien to give his deposition before surgery as the case develops. Therien works in a wood yard while the assailants labor in a Lawrence mill. The police fear the incident may become a murder case as inquiries proceed.

Lowell Joseph Frederic Therien Market Street St. John’s Hospital Damien Carrigen Fenwick Street Davis Therien Chaput Lawrence Mill

Deserters Return to Work Amid Geneva Mill Turmoil

About 200 Atlantic mill operatives and eight Geneva mill weavers began returning to work. Geneva mill owner Maurice Uiman shut down after six weavers worked Saturday and two more were to work today. A crowd taunted workers with scab chants while police protected the mill. No noon trouble, but tensions remain high for tomorrow morning.

Providence Atlantic Mill Geneva Mill Geneva Maurice Uiman

Kimber Seeks Wife Missing Since Early Morning Abduction Claim

Lynn May 20 William H Kimber colored seeks help of police to find his wife Lizzie F Kimber they were married eight years ago. He says her brother persuaded her to leave with their three children ages six three and three months. The mother reportedly left the home early today and is not returning.

Lynn Wlliam H. Kimber Lizzie F Kimber

Man Falls From Tree Injures Leg At Malden Kindergarten

Malden report says James F. McGovern of Woburn was sent to climb a tree by the Gypsy Moth Commission at the kindergarten. About fifteen feet up he slipped and fell, suffering a broken leg and general shaking up.

Malden James F. McGovern Chestnut Street Woburn Gypsy Moth Commission

Collector Walter Goddard Returns from England with Legacy

Walter Goddard collector of customs at Bridgeport arrived home from England after claiming a $36,000 legacy left to him by a relative. The move completes a personal financial gain connected to his family.

Bridgeport Conn Walter Goddard England

Roof Collapse Kills Several In Norwalk Depot Job

In South Norwalk Connecticut contractor Miner D Randall and several carpenters were injured when a suspended roof section on a new New York New Haven and Hartford depot project was struck by a Danbury division freight train. The crash toppled scaffolding and buried workers. Randall was found unconscious and several others hurt. An inquiry was started to determine fault and the dispatcher’s instructions.

South Norwalk Conn D. Randall East Norwalk New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Randall Danbury Danbury & Norfolk Wilson Point Railroad Place

Funeral for John P. Hilton Held in Malden

Funeral services for the late John P. Hilton were held this afternoon in Malden with a large turnout of friends and business associates. Delegations from several lodges and orders tied to the deceased attended.

Malden John P. Hilton

Carnival Opens in Gardiner With Governor Attending

The Gardiner carnival opened today drawing a large crowd including the Governor and several state officials. The coliseum decorations are elaborate and the goods on display are described as very fine.

Gardiner

Nude in Art Suspects Held on Obscenity Charge

A. P. Davidson of No 7 Waterstreet and David Marvin a can vasser were arrested by Inspector Dugan on a warrant for obscene books possession and for sale exhibition and circulation. They were brought to the Municipal Court and bound over.

A. P. Davidson No. 7 Waterstreet David Marvin Dugan

Hypnotism Run Riot In Huntington Village

In Huntington near Middletown Connecticut a hypnotism craze drew crowds to a public hall where Professor Corne showcased powers. Authorities fined offenders and a schoolhouse two miles away remained active with hypnotism meetings despite the crackdown.

Middletown Conn Huntington Corne Swedenborg

Rumor of Rosebery Resignation Circles Commons

London May 2 A rumor passed through the House of Commons lobbies that Prime Minister Lord Rosebery had resigned. Liberal leaders deny any knowledge of such action and say no resignation is in effect.

London House of Commons Lord Rosebery Liberal Party

Funeral of James W. Lovering at Cambridge home

The funeral for James W. Lovering former Mt. Auburn Cemetery superintendent was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at his residence 228 Brattle Street Cambridge Massachusetts Friends attended to pay respects to the late civic figure and cemetery official.

James W. Lovering Mt. Auburn Cemetery Brattle Street Cambridge

Father Dolan Starts Crusade Against Illegal Liquor

In Newton, Father Dolan of the Church of Our Lady has begun a crusade against illegal liquor dealers in the Nonantum district. A petition signed by over 100 names was presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen asking immediate action to stop open sales in defiance of law. The petition was referred to the police committee.

Newton Father Dolan Church of Our Lady Nonantum Police Committee

Picturesque Boston Man Arrested on Forged Order Charge

William Williams, 21, of 44 Union Park street, arrested by Inspector Estes on a warrant for uttering a forged order. He allegedly obtained copies of Picturesque Boston worth 25 in September on an order purportedly signed by King and Goddard of 64 Pearl street, with a forged signature. He will be arraigned in the Municipal Court today.

William Williams Union Park Street Estes Williams Boston King & Goddard Pearl Street Careen Munic

Church near North Cambridge votes to extend call to Hall

At the Massachusetts Avenue Universalist Church in North Cambridge last evening the congregation voted to extend a call to Frank O. Hall of Lowell to become pastor. The vote was about two thirds of those present and did not reach unanimity.

Massachusetts Avenue Universalist Church North Cambridge Frank O. Hall Lowell Mr. Hall

Brewer Trial Opens in Lynn Shooting Death Case

Salem May 20 The trial of Annie A M Brewer will begin this week in the Superior Criminal Court for a December shooting at her Bond street Lynn home that caused the death of Gideon W Lattimer Jr The incident occurred in Lynn and will be heard in court this week by the prosecutors and defense.

Salem Annie A. M. Brewer Gideon W. Lattimer, Jr Bondstreet Lynn Superior Criminal Court

James Jennings Severely Wounds Foot While Cutting Wood

Newton reports James Jennings, 27, sustained a severe cut to his right instep while cutting wood this afternoon. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Newton James Jennings

Parker House hosts regular Cay meeting with Young Lawyer talk

The Parker House hosted a regular cay meeting where Mr. John W. Cor cores spoke on the topic of Young Lawyer.

Parker House John W. Corcores

Health and family kept in good health by simple method

Mrs. E. A. Hewett of 157 Lawrence Street Lawrence Massachusetts writes us May 13 1895 praising the method she used to stay healthy with her large family of eight children. She says the evening paper contains the statement she made over a year ago about maintaining good health easily and satisfactorily.

E. A. Hewett Lawrence St Lawrence Mass

Dana's Sarsaparilla Claim Prompts Community Inquiry

A crowd of more than twenty approached the speaker requesting confirmation of a remarkable claim about Dana's Sarsaparilla. The speaker reaffirmed that Dana's is his best friend and unmatched as a family medicine and blood purifier, noting it keeps everyone well.

Dana

Carlisle on Free Coinage in Covington Garden Speech

Secretary Carlisle draws 3000 in Central Garden Covington in a mixed audience urging full investigation of silver coinage. He argues for preserving the existing standard while allowing limited silver as legal tender and notes past acts shaping U S monetary policy and public debt power.

Cincinnati Central Garden Covington Carlisle Kentucky Queen Newport California United States Congress House of Representatives Senate

Wingren Discharged in Paulson Murder Case

Peter Wingren, charged with killing Nils Paulson, was discharged by Judge Reed as evidence failed to justify holding him for the grand jury. The crowded court heard testimony identifying the drowned man as Paulson and a check from Paulson to Wingren.

Brockton Peter Wingren Nils Paulson Reed Paulson Bixby Wingren

Weather forecast for New England region May outlook

May 20 forecast from Air Washington. Maine reports fair skies with southerly winds. New Hampshire and Vermont bring partly cloudy conditions with northerly winds. Massachusetts sees fair skies and cooler temperatures in the far eastern portion with variable winds. Rhode Island and Connecticut expect partly cloudy weather with southerly winds turning variable.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut

Dan Creedon and Jop Dunfee fight ends in second round

Dick O'Brien of Lewiston and Kid McCoy of Indianapolis staged twenty five lively rounds for a draw before the Suffolk Club in the Armory on West Newton street. McCoy showed reach and defense while O'Brien pressed hard, the crowd packed, with rounds described up to the sixteenth and beyond in a lengthy report.

Dick O’brien Lewiston Kid" McCoy Indianapolis Suffolk Club Armory Building West Newton Street Maine O’brien McCoy Ned McAvoy Billy Smith Professor Kelly Mike Sears Jack McGee Ed Binney Paddy Fenton Jimmy Lannon Dan Murphy Daly

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