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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1894

Page

6

Republican scheme on sugar tariff plan at early caucus

In Washington on May 28 Republicans including Hale Aldrich and Lodge discussed calling an early caucus to plan a campaign line on the sugar schedule. They may move to place sugars on the free list after defeating the current bounty proposal, hoping to rally support from a few Democrats and at least one Populist. The aim is to use the free sugar move to defeat the tariff bill.

Washington Senatore Hale Aldrich Lodge

Unitarian Association Meetings Listed With Addresses

In Boston events the 9:40 a m session at Music Hall features annual reports and addresses by Rev. Rush St Shippa and George W. Stone of Wilmington Delaware. Other items include a 12:40 p m Younger Ministers' dinner at Hotel Bellevue and 2:50 p m talks on The Nets and Opportunities of Our Work in Its Various Fields by multiple clergy.

King’s Chapel Ev. James Hodgkins The American Unitarian Association Music Hall Rush St. Shippa George W. Stone Wilmington Del Caroline J. Bartlett Austin Garver Kilery C. Butler Channing Hall Beacon Berea Universalist Club Universalist Church Columbus Avenue Clarendon Street I’. Greenhalge Henry A. Thomas George L. L. Perrin DD. J Japan J. Coleman Adams D.D Brooklyn N. Y William 2. Gibbs Massachusetts Universalist Convention Edward A. Horton H. Puffer Salem Muste Mall Liberal Church George Hale Greentaige Savage Tiffany

Martin Heads Boston Police Commission in Turbulent Shift

General Augustus P. Martin became chairman of the Boston Police Commission, with Inspector Hanscom slated for a new division under Deputy Superintendent Burrill. Ex-Commissioner Lee leaves to run a brewery as the department eyes reorganizing and possible captain shifts.

Hanscom Lee Augustus P. Martin Police Commission State House Secretary of State Pemberton Square General Martin William H. Lee Commissioner Lee Whiting Police Board Greenhalge Clarke Martin Republcan Clark Burrill Eldridge Dawson Leer Meehans Thomas Norton Hart

Tech Class Day Honors '94 Graduates In Smooth Springevent

The class of 1894 at Tech held its day with a program in Rogers Hall featuring President Price Historian Davies Orator Meade and Marshal Curtis. The audience heard poems and wit from MacClure Chase and others before tours of engineering laboratories and a reception at Hotel Brunswick drawing faculty graduates and families.

Tech Old Rogers Hall Raymond Beach Price Theophilus Clive Davies Charles Arthur Meade Colbert Anderson MacClure Harold Mason Chase Thomas Pelham Curtis Albert Ball Tenney John Conyngham Stevens Messrs Samuel Henry Blake Edward Dutton Clarke Arthur Austin Clement Charles William Dickey Lewis Stone Greenleaf Frederick William Harwood, Jr William Herbert King Luther Roberts Nash John Chase Nowell Samuel Cate Prescott George Wilmarth Sherman Charles Nelson Wrightington Price Marshal Curtis Curtis T. C. Davies C. A. Meade Arthur A. Shurtleff C. A. MacClure Harvard H. M. Chase Hotel Brunswick

Old Employee Must Go in Lowell Railroad Shakeup

Charles E. Paige, longtime local agent for the Boston and Lowell and for the northern Boston and Maine, is informed his services end after June 1. He will be succeeded by H. Taft, who will run the entire local freight operation, a move described as an economy measure.

Lowell Charles E. Paige Boston & Lowell Railroad Boston & Maine Road Boston & Lowell H. ©. Taft

Young Men's Christian Union Hosts Public Anniversary Reception

The forty third anniversary reception of the Young Men's Christian Union will be held at 48 Boylston Street on Wednesday evening May 30 from 8 to 10. The informal event features Beacon Orchestral Club and Peters Orchestra, with all departments open to visitors and exhibitions in the gymnasium and Union Hall.

Young Men's Christian Union Boylston Street Beacon Orchestral Club Baster Ideal Banjo Peters

Three Rail Men in Altercation. Curran Stabbed Severely

In New Haven on May 28 William Curran a railroad worker born in Worcester reported a clash with fellow railroad men James Cox and James Healey of Worcester. Healey stabbed Curran in four places. Curran is in precarious condition. Cox and Healey fled the scene.

New Haven William Curran Worcester James Cox James Healey Healey Curran Cox

Reorganization Plan Approved by New York & New England

The reorganizing committee reports 163 815 common shares accepted the plan and paid the first installment of the assessment. Seventeen thousand six hundred twelve preferred shares have been deposited and holders subscribed to their portions of the new preferred stock.

New York New York & New England Railroad

Fitz and Choynski Sign for Boston Theatre Match

World middleweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons and American champion claimant Joe Choynski have signed for a limited-round bout on Monday evening June 18 at the Boston Theatre. Choynski’s sparring with Peter Jackson is said to have prepared him, with a sizable purse riding on the result. Fitzsimmons confidently predicts a quick finish and again expresses willingness to meet Corbett, whose battles with Choynski were among his best and fiercest.

Bob Fitzsimmons Joe Choynski Boston Choynski Peter Jackson Parson Davies Bob Corbett

Justice Gaynor Discharges Defendant in Delacey Dwyer Case

In Brooklyn on May 28 Justice Gaynor ruled the arrest and detention of the Delacey Dwyer defendant unwarranted. He stated unlawful arrests are worse than gambling and discharged the prisoner, warning against arbitrary power.

Brooklyn Gaynor Supreme Court Delacey-Dwyer

Lynn boys vie for 100 yard dash at Reading High games

Co Earl Watson and Frank Hurley of Lynn push to win the 100 yard dash at Reading High School games today. Joe Phillips of Lynn will also compete in the hurdle race hoping to hustle to a strong finish.

Earl Watson Frank Hurley Lynn Joe Phillips

Polish mother wanders, baby missing in woods near Attleboro

Mrs Joseph Kellar a demented Polish woman wandered from North Attleboro with her baby several days ago. She was found on Peck street crying my baby and wringing her hands. The search for the infant continued as authorities suspected the child perished in the woods.

Attleboro Joseph Kellar North Attleboro Peck Street

Universalist Social Union Banquet At Copley Square Hotel

The tenth annual Universalist Social Union banquet drew 216 guests to the Copley Square Hotel last evening. President John E. Davis presided as speakers including Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott and Attorney-General Knowlton praised the church and urged woman suffrage and a robust Universalist influence in religious life.

Universalist Social Union Copley Square A. W. Strauss A. B. Parker Anna L. Owen N. H. Whittemore Andrew J. Lowell John E. Davis Roger Walcott Hosea M. Knowlton Henry B. Metcalf Pawtucket R. I C. W. Biddle D. D George L. Perrin Eugene F. Endicott Alden FE Albion Davis Wolcott Commonwealth Massachusetts General Convention of Universalists Universalist Church Alden EB. Wiles Albion Quartet S. H. Roblin Charles R. Tenney E. M. Grant W.B. Eddy C. A. Knickerbocker E. L. Rexford George H. Emerson George F. Jenks J. E. Dows H. B

A. A. Juniors Compete At Irvington Oval

Boston Athletic Association junior members competed on the Irvington oval. Events included 120-yard hurdles won by Hubbard after a run off, 10-yard dash won by Stetson, 1000-yard run led by Batchelder, high jump shared by Rice Phillips Blake, broad jump won by Rice, 440-yard run to Hubbard, pole vault led by Hubbard in a first place tie, and sprints with Rice and Burnham taking top spots.

Boston Athletic Association Irvington Oval G. G. Hubbard Hubbard R. D. Boardman T. R. Stetson J. C. Rice A. N. Rice A. W. Rice R. C. Batchelder EB. A. Boardman, Jr William Phillips F. H. Blake W. Phillips C. Tilton R. W. Burnham R. N. Burnham

Memorial Day Observances In Provincetown

The J C Freeman Post 65 G A R held memorial services at the Church of the Redeemer. Rev H G Dunham delivered the oration with other local pastors taking part. Owing to budget cuts there will be no parade or services on Memorial Day. graves of fallen comrades will be quietly decorated by a post committee.

Provincetown J. C. Freeman Church of the Redeemer H. G. Dunham BE. J. Riggs

The Lovell Name and the Lovell Diamonds Boom

The Lovell name fills the market with high demand for Lovell Diamonds backed by John P. Lovell Arms Company. Orders pour in from across the country and the firm emphasizes its sturdy, honest reputation as a guarantee of quality.

Lovell John P. Lovell Arms Company

Ingrain Weavers Strike Over Wage Restorations

At Lowell Massachusetts ingrain weavers refuse wage restoration after a cut and 2000 operatives face unemployment as Brussels weavers join, leaving the mills quiet. Agent Lyon refused to restore wages and the dispute continues.

Lyon Lowell Mass Ingrain Brussels

Handel Haydn Society Elects Officers at Steinert Hall

At Steinert Hall last evening the Handel Haydn Society elected officers including A. M. Brown as president and Eugene B. Hagar as vice president. Directors named were Bradbury, Bunton, Chapman, Perkins, Richards, Risdon, Simmons, Bates and Daniel. Discussion followed on an amendment to add admission fees after arrearages in article 5.

Handel-Haydn Society Steinert Hall A. M. Brown Eugene B. Hagar Charles W. Stone M. G. Daniel G. F. Daniel William J. Bradbury William H. Bunton F. E. Chapman Charles B. Perkins Robert H. Richards Isaac W. Risdon Oliver E. Simmons Herbert H

Elocution Recital at New England Conservatory

An engaging recital took place last evening at the New England Conservatory of Music featuring Miss Harriet Bailey in Shakespeare scenes Miss Imogene Leahy performing dialect pieces and Pasqualine Pasque.

New England Conservatory of Music Harriet Bailey Imogene Leahy Pasqualine Pasque

Boston Young Men's Christian Union Hospitality Rooms

The Boston Young Men's Christian Union offers its hospitality rooms at 48 Boylston Street to clergy and the laity visiting Boston during anniversary week. The arrangement continues a longstanding practice inviting all denominations to use the facilities.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston Street Boston

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