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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
1
The great school parade in Brooklyn will feature 50 000 children from Sunday schools and public and private schools. The event will be reviewed by the Mayor and addressed by Dr. Talmage. Local retailer promotes boys clothing with cut prices and a money back guarantee during the event.
Boston shoppers are urged to visit the May 25 1894 display by My Clothier's Trouser department. The notice touts unsettled but fair weather and the largest assortment in the city with Worsted all wool Cassimere Trousers in light and dark shades and varied styles.
Advertises baseball and bicycle equipment including uniforms, masks, gloves, balls, bats, chest protectors, and price list. Announces custom suits on short notice and Los Angeles area work, with an address in Boston for G. W. Simmons & Co. Also notes a riot report with Sheriff Taylor defending officers and rioters dispersing after a mass meeting.
At four, five and six dollars the fancy worsted and light colored trousers are praised for a pretty line and durable service. The advertisement claims their sun and rain resistance and long wear as ideal for daily use.
Readable text notes an address entry for Massachusetts Clothing Company located at 20 Banever Street and a sixth door from Portland, Washington Street, indicating a street address listing or storefront reference.
A fire board clears the district chief lawyer of blame in a briefing not attributed to the water commission, signaling organizational support and a division from the water department.
Five strikers were killed and eight wounded as 1500 to 2000 workers clashed with 75 armed deputies at Stickle Hollow mines of the Washington Coal and Coke Company near Fayette City. Deputies cleared the plant as foreigners among the mob fled, and guards tightened control amid ongoing tension.
Jordan Marsh offers large lots of athletic shoes at deep discounts. McGunigle Base Ball Shoes, Rubber-Soled Tennis Shoes in Russia calf and white ooze, and tan canvas Rubber-Soled Tennis Shoes with calf trimmings are priced well below regular rates, with per pair prices ranging from 1.25 to 2.50.
Miners shoot deputies at La Sail lind s and Slaughter of Coke Strikers at Stickle Hollow Penn reported with unclear details and damaged names.
In La Salle Illinois a mob of striking miners seized control after deputies, including Sheriff Taylor and Deputies Walters Hoolihan and Devere, were attacked injuring the sheriff and others. A jail break freed three ringleaders as guards opened fire to restrain the rioters.
The Post reports a canvass of ten morning trains on ten railroad lines centering in Boston showing higher readership than other papers among city riders. Trains were sampled 6:30 to 9:30 a m on May 22 1894 with readers from Dedham Jamaica Plain and surrounding areas. The sworn statement names Damon Smith Woodward and Beal Justice of the Peace as observers.
A letter to the editor discusses a secret petition to remove fire commissioners and the chief of department over alleged incompetency. Signers complain of insufficient insurance and high rates, with grievances echoed in local business and building conditions, while a reporter seeks full details and cites a star chamber comparison.
On Victoria Day crowds brave a drenching rain to view the Queen’s ships in Boston Harbor. Sailors aboard the Blake hurry from bunks as umbrellas bloom and the crowd lines every quay. Officials, including the Port Collector, linger to witness the naval display despite wet decks and grim weather.
About twelve Goodyear operators at George G. Snow's shoe factory walked out at 4 PM under the Sole Fasteners Union protest. The men formerly paid by piecework now by the hour, part of a 500-employee operation producing around forty cases of Goodyear work daily. Snow said he would hire by the day and provide no further comment.
In London this morning Mr. Gladstone had a hard cataract removed from his right eye without anesthesia by Drs Nettleship Haber shon and Lawford. The operation was brief. He bore the pain with fortitude as his family looked on. He spent the day in bed in a dark room and reports no pain. Doctors describe his condition as satisfactory.
Forecast for Friday predicts showers in Maine with increasing northeast winds. New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts will see showers with strong northeast to north winds.
The Blake and the Tartar celebrate Victoria's birthday in Boston harbor with salutes and decorations. Officers greet Governor Greenhalge and staff aboard after a day of naval pageantry, tours, and public spectators. Thousands observe as weather and rain test the celebration.
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