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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1891

Page

2

Amherst Athletes Triumph In Indoor Meet At Springfield

Amherst hosts a track meet with multiple events across distances and field, led by G. B. Shattuck and S. P. Boardman. Raley, Pellett, Cadman, Potter, and Ralsten post top times and records as Dartmouth, Williams, and Worcester compete.

Shattuck Amherst G. A. Bushee Willams H. Bb Slayback Wesleyan EB. Hall Rt Mouth F. J. Raley C. R. Hodgdon R. L. Pellett W. B Dartmouth S. P. Boardman H. OC. Ide H._L. Cadman Orcester E. A. Tayor Worcester F. E. Rowe A. A. Ewing C. O. Wells J. M. Gallagher H. A. Russel A. M. Levy Williams Lime C. ©. Russel F. H. Ra H. B. Slayback Weseyan Association H. C. Ide F. H. Ralsten W. W. Gregg W. H. Chase E. C. Potter N. D. Alexander G. George Sin. J S. Ktue W. Allen Bodwell Deartmouth F. B. Walker E. H. Fish Walker F. H. Burnham Stein C. A. Edgerton Ibsim W. HO. Hall Weleyan G. W. Carr Manhattan Athletic Club C. H. Cromwell A. C. Palmer M. A. CU Crock M. A.C. Timers C. Hughes M.A.C George W. Carr C. C. Hughes C. Palmer H. P. Pike J. ©. Sanborn H. S. Graves Trinity W. M. Crombie Vermont G. B. Shattuck H. L. Cadman Wells F. A. Delabarre Little Crook S. Crook E. A. Potter E. A. Barrows Brown

How He Obtained 25 Dollars By a Fraudulent Salesman

Homeroux May 27. A man claiming to be the authorized M. E. Shattuck & Co. salesman deceived Mrs. B. C. Remington of Worcester by collecting $25 and leaving two boxes of cigars. The boxes carried Onward Cigar Co. labels, and the impostor signed the firm’s name. The real salesman arrived later and exposed the fraud. Further investigation showed the cigars came from J. E. Carroll of South Braintree under false pretenses.

Homeroux M. E. Shattuck & Co Worcester B. C. Remington M. E. Shattuck Onward Cigar Company

Unitarian Sunday School Society holds meeting at King's Chapel

The Unitarian Sunday School Society invites the public to a 2 p.m. meeting at King's Chapel featuring speakers including Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hare Rev. B K A Heton Brooke Herford and W Wenaté along with Collyer and the Hon John ng.

Unitarian Sunday School Society King's Chapel Edward Everett Hare BK. A. Heton Brooke Herford W. Wenaté Rynes Ag — Key Rt Collyer John ’ Ng

Suffrage Leaders Urge Independence From All Parties

The New England Woman Suffrage Association led by Mary A. Livermore and Susan B. Anthony urged women to avoid aligning with any political party including the Farmers' Alliance or People's party. At Music Hall ex governor John D Long presided as speakers stressed wealth, ballot rights, and equal opportunities for women, with Anthony noting parties seek supporters but deny women power. A reception at Park Street followed with figures such as Lucy Stone and Florence Bargarine among the guests.

New England Woman Suffrage Association Mary A. Livermore Susan B. Anthony Farmers’ Alliance People’s Party Music Hall John D. Long Hingham Governor Long New York Anthony Miss Anthony Adelaide A. Clallin Florence Balgarnie London England Harrison Julia Ward Howe Army of Progress Lucy Stone Anna Garlin Spencer KK. L. Stevenson New England Woman’s Suffrage Association Park Street Ellen &. Dietrick Florence M. Adkinson Florence Bargarine Susan Bb Anna H. Shaw Association William Lloyd Garrison Ada C. Bowles Ida Hullin Des Moines P. C. Whitney Southboro Barret Concord Alice Stone Blackwell Henry M. Blackwell

Milk Monopolies Shaped Boston Milk Transport Policy

In a May 26 1891 decision the Massachusetts Milk Board fixes a three cent per can rate for milk carriage by rail from specified stations. The board asserts railroads must heat in winter and cool in summer, supply reliable service, and rebalance rates to reflect contract and carload costs. The ruling aims to protect farmers and consumers through fair treatment and direct railroad sales.

J. W. Adams Fitchburg Railroad Company Railroad Corporation Boston Groans G. Crocker

Universalist Conference Held at Shawmut Church

The Boston Association of Universalists met at Shawmut Church with morning and afternoon sessions led by Rev. A. J. Patterson and others. Key talks covered What Universalists ought to be, Denominational Loyalty, and Our Work including In Country Towns In Cities and In the South. Evening topics included Universalism and the Times with speakers F O Hall and J C Snow plus musical interludes.

Boston Association of Universalists Shawmut Church A. J. Patterson D.D George W. Bicknell Lowell George M. Crosby Springfield A. Hammatt Brockton L A. Priest Adams Covantry F. A. Gray Worcester E. W. Preble Webster South Universalism the Times F. O. Hall Fitenburg J.C. Snow C. K. Tenney

Farmers Institute and Field Day at Amherst

The Bay State Agricultural Society announces an excursion and field day at Amherst on Thursday and Friday June 11 and 12 to showcase the Massachusetts Agricultural College and Experiment Station. Reduced rail and hotel rates are offered for attendees to inspect the school and station work.

Auction Sale At Shreve Crump and Low Co

This afternoon presents a major sale by Shreve Crump and Low Co featuring choice articles. Highlights include a Veruis Martin cabinet an old Dutch hall clock inlaid with buns and several rare bronze and marble statues.

Shreve, Crump & Low Co Veruis Martin

Ministers Convene at Massachusetts Congregational Meeting

The Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers met yesterday afternoon in the Supreme Judicial Court room. Rev. Wolcott Calkins of Newton led the session. The treasurer reported a balance of 465 dollars and about 860 dollars for next year’s distribution. Rev. H. F. Jenks was elected treasurer and Rev. Dr. Gordon auditor. The Central Committee urged its recommendations.

Boston Post Dr. McKenzie J. A. Horton M. Boynton EF. K. Hale Arthur Little Edward FE. Hare Central Committee C. Beem Wolcott Calkins Newton Paul Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Old Court House H. F. Jenks Gordon

The Mayor Announces New City Rules for Bids and Prosecutions

Mayor Matthews issues guidelines to department heads about bid right to reject bids, fairness in proposals, and private inquiry into competitors. Prohibits city officials from prosecuting claims before city committees. Boards should handle most business in formal office sittings and discourage private appeals to individual board members.

Matthews

Waltham Brookline Wedding of Adeline Curtis and James Newton

One of Brookline’s most fashionable weddings took place in Harvard church with a large, brilliant gathering. Miss Adeline Curtis and Mr James S. Newton were married by Rev. Thomas. The bridal party wore white and blue gowns, with bouquets of roses, and the bride wore her mother’s wedding gown. A reception followed at the Curtis home on Kent Street.

Brookline Harvard Adeline Curtis J. Gardner Curtis Longwood James S. Newton Daniel H. Newton Holyoke Reven Thomas John W. Dickinson Tappan George Hamlin William B. Stearns Allan W. Parsons A. Tisdale Bradlee Boston Edward Towne Louis Br. J. Lang Mendelssohn Kent Street

Immigration Debate Opens On U S Emigration Regulation

General Grosvenor heads a new commission studying European emigration to the United States. He calls for action to curb inflow, cites labor concerns and wave of non assimilative arrivals, warns against foreign language influence in Wisconsin and insists on English as the sole American language for law and schooling.

Washington General Grosvenor Foster United States Italy Wisconsin

Weather forecast for New England and Eastern New York

Forecast until 8 p.m. Thursday for New England and Eastern New York calls for generally fair skies. Warmer by Thursday night with winds shifting to the south. The weather indications suggest improving conditions across the region.

Washington New England New York

Weather outlook for Northern and Southern New England

Post forecasts fair weather across Northern New England with light southerly winds and rising temperatures tonight. Southern New England sees fair to partly cloudy skies tonight with slightly warmer temperatures and light variable winds becoming southerly. Friday gloomy prospects bring increasing clouds and possible rain in the afternoon or night.

POST New England

Weather Data Snapshot From an Eightteen Year Record

The excerpt presents a historical weather log with barometer, thermometer, humidity, wind direction and speed readings, and temperature statistics. It notes mean daily values, maximum and minimum temperatures, dew point, and precipitation trace, drawn from eighteen years of records.

DOW Dowie C.ce Aes Ceseccccesvesens Ccc Chuvavssient eCloOpenelay Ravitalin

Presbyterian Assembly Considers Seminary Election Plan

The General Assembly weighs adopting a rule to let seminary boards appoint professors, with reports to the Assembly and potential disapproval veto. Union Seminary agrees to conform if adopted, while debates over Publication Board matters and investigations unfold amid war, health, and financial updates. The report notes foreign missions activity, patient totals, and a year ending deficit of $90,102 against receipts of $942,690.

Presbyterian Church General Assembly Union Theological Seminary City of New York Union Seminary Presbyterian Assembly Reports On Foreign Missions Guatemala San Salvador Chile Japan Dopors

Runaway Accident In Salem Injures Mrs Carleton

A horse belonging to Dr. F D Carleton ran away on Loring avenue this afternoon. Mrs Henry Carleton was thrown from the carriage, striking her head and badly injured. A mortgage of 35000 was recorded on the Magnolia hotel at Magnolia Point. Committees from Y M C A chapters in Cambridge, Brookline and Everett visited Salem and were entertained in the evening.

Salem F. D. Carleton Loring Avenue Henry Carleton Registry of Magnolia Magnolia Point F. M. Sprague Emma Fefyne Cambridge Brookline Everett

Four More Victims Found After Tarrytown Explosion

New York reports reveal four additional victims identified after the dynamite blast at Tarrytown last Tuesday. Injured men Angelo Detore Frank Angiollee Antonio Debois and Angelo Spino of New York City are under care of Dr. James P. Daly at 663 East One Hundred Fiftieth Street. Authorities allege the railroad company sought their testimony in its interest.

New York Tarrytown James P. Daly East One Hundred and Fiftieth Street Angelo Detore Frank Angiollee Antonio Debois Angelo Spino

Frost Ravages Early Crops Across New York Regions

Rochester reports a heavy frost causing serious damage to early vegetables and fruits, more severe than any spring frost so far. Oswego County also experienced a damaging frost with extensive harm to fruit and vegetables last night.

Jack Frost Rochster N. Y Oswkao

Maine's Best Blooded Stock at AvaGusta Fair

Secretary Switchell of the Maine State Fair Association reports the largest entry list for a Maine fair colt stakes with eight 4 year olds seventy eight 8 year olds twenty 2 year olds and nineteen 1 year olds showing the best bred stock in the state.

Maine AvaGusta Switchell Maine State Rair Association

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