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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1892

Page

8

Blaine the Man Says Delegates in This State

Massachusetts Republicans show Blaine support as delegates pledge to Harrison waver over Blaine candidacy. Special train to Minneapolis will carry 100 passengers with 40 spots for nondelegates. W. W. Crapp likely chairman and A. C. G. Ratshesky slated as secretary amid strong Blaine sentiment and mixed Harrison backing.

A. C. Ratshesky Massachusetts Minneapolis Boston Fitchburg Niagara Falls W. W. Crapp New Bedford A. C G. Ratshesky Harrison Blaine Carrison Cleveland

Maverick Bank case argued against demurrers before Judge Nelson

District Attorney Allen argued against demurrers in the Maverick Bank case, rejecting numerous objections as finical and medieval while noting that the Supreme Court requires the crime's elements. He cited authorities and said the indictment might be blunt yet valid, with Judge Nelson reserving decision as counsel prepare briefs.

Allen Maverick Bank Nelson Chapin Thomas Dana United States United States Supreme Court Colonel Hopkins Mr. Hyde Mr. Coolidge J. Stearns

Soldiers in disgrace at Charlestown High School drill

The Charlestown High School soldiers who wore uniforms to the Tech drill faced punishment. Captain Guy R. Greene, Captain L. K. Sayer, and First Lieutenant T. E. Williams were suspended or reduced, while Second Lieutenant P. D. Sawyer was reduced to the ranks. The drill restriction order was read to all schools and behavior at dances noted. Some in uniform left a dance, drank liquor, returned intoxicated, and faced consequences.

Charlestown High School Guy R. Greene Company K L. K. Sayer T. E. Williams Company E P. D. Sawyer

Old State House Links to Shore Line and Colonial Express Tickets

The Old State House, managed by Mr L H Palmer, has long been a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets for the Shore Line Express and Colonial Express between Boston and Washington, including drawing room car seats, can be secured here.

Ne.w Old State House L. H. Palmer Can En Boston Shore Line Colonial Express Washington

Gas Fight in House Targets Boston Gas Syndicate and Robbery Claim

Worcester representative Mellen denounces the Boston Gas Syndicate after accusing the Gas Commission report of exposing a $1000-a-day robbery by the gas trust. He calls for removal of mystification and a direct investigation. The debate touches liquor reconsideration, precinct ballot rules, Pinkerton policing limits, and House actions on related bills. The session adjourns without action on some items while others move forward.

Mellen Worcester Boston Gas Syndicate Gas Commission Boston Gas Companies Boston Boston Pawers Senate Addicks Mr. Mellen Massachusetts Charles Buckley Holyoke Bennett Everett Perkins Rosnosky Mr. Chance Carroll Blackstone McCall Winchester Election Laws Committee Ruggles Franklin Lawrence Medford Pinkerton R. G. Bartlett F. Shute Cape Cod

More Room To Walk Enforcement Targets Street Trade

Police enforce city ordinance barring selling goods on streets without a social permit and restricting street storage to ten minutes. Ban excludes market district streets. Banana seller Demetri Belli with permit told to move on, case to be tested in court. Cuff button peddler John Zacha arrested for selling without a permit on Tremont Row.

Carter Demetri Belli Tremont Row Lhe Darling Eldridge Board of Aldermen John Zacha

New York to Boston Relay Race Up for Consideration

Inn Bicycle Club officers in New York discuss a proposed relay from New York to Boston to spotlight poor road conditions and broaden interest in cycling. Enthusiasm cites improvements if run in dry weather, with volunteers signaling readiness to join from Boston to New York route via New Haven line. A $500 reward is offered by Col. Albert Pope for those who injure riders or hinder the relay.

New York Boston M. F. Humphrey The Inn Bicycle Club Bicycle Inn Columbus Avenue Chicago Massachusetts Worcester F. E. Schuman Rhode Island J. A.angford Philadelphia W. E. Humphrey H. H. Brown A. H. West L. L. Payne E. E. Brown Bicyele Inn New York & New Haven Springfield Humphrey Somerville Press Cycling Club Albert A. Pope

Fire damages Water Street building. oil stove explodes

A small blaze at 110 Water Street started by an oil stove exploded. Water damage was the main harm to the second and third floors where Grosvenor & Richards chemists were housed. Losses: Grosvenor & Richards 500, Cochrane Gold and Silver Releasing 50, T. R. Watson & Co. 100. Building damage about 1500, partially insured.

Water Street Grosvenor & Richards Cochrane Gold and Silver Releasing Company T. R. Watson & Co

Costly Presents Arrest of Two Sisters

Inspectors arrested Mary and Maggie Hayes, aged 18 and 23, for shoplifting at R. H. White Co., Jordan Marsh, and Houghton & Dutton. About $18 worth of small items were found. They live at 17 Smith Street and claim it was their first offense. They planned to send goods as gifts to relatives in the old country. They were locked up at the House of Detention.

Mary Maggie Hayes Inspector Knox R. H. White & Co Jordan, Marsh & Co Houghton & Dutton Smith Street Old Country

Almeders Depart for Kansas City Express

A. H. Almeder and his wife left the 3 oclock express from Fitchburg depot yesterday for Kansas City. He will resume duties as letter carrier, transferred from Boston to that city. C. E. Mahoney spoke briefly and presented Mrs. Almeder with a floral gift from the carriers, followed by handshakes and departure rituals.

A. H. Almeder Kansas City Fitchburg Boston C. E. Mahoney

Handel Society Elects Officers at Union Hall Meeting

The Handel and Haydn Society held its annual meeting at Union Hall last evening electing A Parker Brown president Eugene K Hagar vice president Charles W Stone secretary M Grant Daniel treasurer Richard S Whitney librarian and directors John D Andrews Herbert H Bates Walton F Bradbury William H Buriton Daniel Thomas Hooper Jr Isaac F Nngebury and Frederick E Long.

Union Hall A. Parker Brown Eugene K. Hagar Charles W. Stone M. Grant Daniel Richard 5. Whitney John D. Andrews Herbert H. Bates Walon F. Bradbury William H. Buriton

Return of missing Barton would settle long estate dispute

After years of dispute over Mrs Barton’s estate, ex Sheriff John M Clark holds Robert Barton’s share in escrow amid claims the missing man died seven years ago. If Barton returns in person, Clark would release the funds, ending ongoing probate battles among heirs William A Barton and others in New York.

Robert J. Barton Robert Wanderer John M. Clark Mrs. Barton Clark William A. Barton New York Obert Robert Barton Mr. Clark

Dudley and area school open houses schedule list

The notice lists open house times for Dudley Schools across May and June. Bigelow Edward Everett Henry L Pierce Lawrence Gaston Lyman Shurtleff and others host sessions from 2 to 4 pm with one 4 pm entry and June 2104p appears as a misprint.

Dudley Bigelow Edward Everett Henry L. Pierce Lawrence Gaston Lyman Shurtleff

Christian socialism at Congregational Club banquet

At Music Hall last night the Congregational Club held a ladies night banquet on Christian socialism. S. C. Darling opened with remarks. Rev Archibald McCullagh urged redeeming slums through the gospel. Professor William J. Tucker contrasted economist and Christian sociologist views. discussion followed on church citizenship and social reform. talks warned against conflating socialism with anarchism and urged church involvement to curb slum profits.

Congregational Club Music Hall S. C. Darling Archibald McCullagh Worcester Church of Today William J. Tucker Andover Christ Galilee God Philip 8 Maxom Jesus Christ Boston

Week Opens With Petitions and Quorum Sought in House

The House meets with under seventy five members present. A Boston merchants petition seeks passage of the Conger lard bill. Debate on pensions for ex Senator George W Jones of Iowa and a quorum demand on a private bill occupy attention. In the Senate, Cullom presides in place of Mor ton and Manderson. A wool tariff bill is referred back to the Finance Committee and a treaty rights of aliens bill is discussed with debates and adjournment.

Wisarxctay House Hear Massachusetts Boston Watson Georgia Butler Iowa Senate George W. Jones Bailey Lexas McKinney New Hampshire District of Columbia Morton Manderson Cullom West Committee On Finance Dolph Committee On Foreign Relations United States Phen Harris Judiciary Committee Morgan Foreign Relations Committee

Amherst College Commencement Programme Details

Amherst announces the official commencement schedule for Sunday June 26 to Wednesday June 29. Key events include a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Alexander McKenzie, prize debates and speaking contests, ivy exercises with named orators and poets, class day and grove exercises, General Alumni Association meeting, Phi Beta Kappa annual meeting, and the Alumni dinner with a reception by President and Mrs Gates.

Amherst Amherst College Alexander McKenzie D. D Cambridge G. H. Backus Brooklyn H. R. M. Landis Columbus H. T. No Earl Comstock Utica W. H. Lewis Portsmouth Leroy Phillips Rutland Wis G. S. Raley Carrolton R. S. Brooks Springfield Phi Beta Kappa Society N.S. Bentley Toronto A. L. Brainard W. J. Fisher Shelburne Falls M. A. Johnson Lowell J. K. Kolleck Fort Wayne W. B. Perry New Bedford E. D. Pierce West Newton E. Tilley Providence

Children May Party At Father Scully Gym

About 350 children will participate in an evening May party in Father Scully's gymnasium with prizes for dances. Superintendent Smith and Dr. K A McCarty supervise the event.

Hele Father Scully Superintendent Smith K. A. McCarty

John L Sullivan Receives Rousing Boston Welcome

A large Boston crowd packed the Howard last night to honor John L. Sullivan. He appeared on stage amid cheers, received bouquets, spoke briefly about future plans, and praised his hometown. The crowd roared through each moment, then later echoed with a grand reception.

Howard Grover Cleveland John Lawrence Sullivan Boston Kilrain John L Mitchell Slavin Corbett Michell England Heenan Sayers John L. Sullivan John Jack Ashton Fettle Ashton Post Benjamin H. Benton James J. Doherty C. M. Doherty John Flynn Bill Daley Walter Bowen Thomas Clark Sergeant Burns Peter Kelley Nelse Innes J. J. Crohan Howard Street J. A. Hearn D. A. Sargent Harvard Sullivan Morocco

Destitute Catholic Children’s Home Receives 23 New Inmates

During the week twenty three children were admitted to the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. One boy and three girls were placed in families, eight boys and three girls restored to relatives. Total 235 children remain, 125 boys and 110 girls, as of May 19, 1892. Donations totaling several amounts were received from multiple benefactors including the Rev. P. Rowan and the Rev. J. M. Mulcahy.

D. T. McCallion Daniel Madden J. A. Laforme

Malden Youth James Waters Arrested on Theft Warrants

Division 1 police arrested James Waters age 14 from Malden on a warrant for alleged theft of 6950 from Oliver A. Seaver in Malden dated May 16.

Division 1 James Waters Malden Oliver A. Seaver

Temple Choral Union seeks male voices for gospel hymns

The Temple Choral Union invites men with good voices to attend a rehearsal on Wednesday evening May 25 at 7.50 p.m. in Tremont Temple chapel, 88 Tremont Street. Free instruction and special advantages for new members. Heram Mann, Director.

Temple Choral Union Tremont ‘Temple Tremont Street HeramMann Cxeius

Thomas candidacy sparks keen race in Twelfth district

Vermours May 20 Special to the Post Henry A Thomas superintendent of mails in Boston has entered the Republican race to succeed Elijah A Morse. The district braces for a lively battle with possible rivals Hon Harvey H Pratt and William L Douglas. Democrats may field Pratt and Republicans weigh support from old guards and Ames. The state committee notes Ames’s discreet conduct since his defeat and regards him highly.

Vermours Henry A. Thomas Boston Post Office Congress Elijah A. Morse Thomas Canton Statesman Morse Canton Milton Norfolk Senate Boston Bror Rabbit Sterling Harvey H. Pratt Pratt Ares William L. Douglas Brockton Representaive Draper State Committee Ames

New England Woman Suffrage Meeting Highlights

A 24th annual New England Woman Suffrage Association gathering at Tremont Temple featured Lucy Stone presiding and addresses by Rev. David Gregg, Carrie Lane Chapman Catt, Mary Livermore, and A. J. Gordon. Gregg urged inquiry, equality, and suffrage as a civic good, praising Wyoming’s progress and linking woman’s rights to broader social questions. The event closed with plans for the Woman’s Suffrage Festival at Music Hall tomorrow, chaired by Julia Ward Howe with notable speakers and a banquet.

New England Tremont Temple New England Woman Suffrage Association Lucy Stone David Gregg D.D Brooklyn Carrie Lane Chapman Iowa Mary A. Livermore A. J. Gordon Boston W. C. TU Gregg Susan Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton Christian Endeavor Society Republic Wyoming Bunker Hill Bunker Hi Dr. Gregg Gordon Wes Livermore Woenan Mena Music Hall Julia Ward Howe Howard’s Ladies’ Orcnestré

Auction Sale Of Bradford Estate Lots In Roslindale

Yesterday Atwood & Co sold fifty house lots from the old Bradford estate at Central station Roslindale. Bids ranged from 3 to 14 percent cents per square foot as new streets and trunk sewers were laid. Titles guaranteed by Massachusetts Title Insurance Co. Some houses to be built on the lots within weeks and the sale carried favorable restrictions. A subsequent sale of choice high dry lots on the Dudley estate at South street Roslindale is planned for Tuesday May 31 with title guarantees from the Massachusetts company.

L. L Atwood & Co Bradford Central Station Roslindale Massachusetts Title Insurance Company Messrs. Atwood & Co Dudley South Street Massachusetts Company

Children’s Mission meeting at Second Church in Copley Square

Public meeting of the Children’s Mission to the Children of the Dettitu te held tomorrow afternoon at the Second Church Copley Square with expected addresses from Rev. W. W. Fenn Chicago Rev. Bradley Gilman Concord N H Ida C Hultin Moline Dr and Mr Tagavi Kitashima from Japan

Copley Square W. W. Fenn Chicago Bradley Gilman Concord N. H Ida C. Hultin Moline Acavi Kitashima Japan

Massachusetts Good Citizenship Meeting at Old South Meeting House

The Massachusetts Society for Promoting Good Citizenship holds its annual meeting at the Old South Meeting House on Monday May 30 at 3 30 p m. After the business session speakers include Sylvester Baxter Robert A Woods and Charles W Birtwell discussing the London County Council features.

Massachusetts Society For Promoting Good Citizenship Old South Meeting House Sylvester Baxter Robert A. Woods Charles W. Birtwell London County Council

Lasell Battalion Prize Drill Noted With Cadet Awards

The Lasell Battalion held its annual prize drill in the seminary gymnasium. Dorothy A Chapman of Chicago won the gymnasium prize for greatest strength gain. Company A led by Captain Shepherd won the prize banner, with June Hoyt of Seattle and Alice Andreesen of Omaha taking the top individual medals. Special commendation went to Jennie May Rich of Bethel. The event concluded with a large dinner amid cheers from the battalion.

Lasell Bessie Shepherd Auburndale Vaylerville Mary Tulleys Council Bluffs Lillie Tukey Omaha Neb Florence Bay Ottawa Ont H. P. Ballard Adjutant Fifth Infantry Frank L. Locke Adjutant First Cavalry J. A. Clark Fifth Infantry M. V.M Shepherd Arill June Hoyt Seattle Waah Alice Andreesen Ognaha Dorothy A. Chapman Chicago Jennie May Rich Bethel

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