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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1894
Page
5
Crowds flock to the Malden Hospital carnival where booths report strong sales and generous donations. Prizes, tea houses, an astrologist and live music fill the program as Governor is away and Friday promises a climactic finale.
General Cassius Marcellus Clay plans to marry his ward Dora Richardson despite strong opposition from relatives and local officials. He reportedly intends to hire a minister or travel to Cincinnati or Louisville to achieve the ceremony. The general, valued at about $200000, remains determined and in good health.
City reform debate heats up as Aldermen prepare to vote on consolidating fire and related public departments under a single head. Mayor supports one headed commissions with Sanford Folsom and Murphy as likely fire commissioner candidates. Samuel Abbott Jr. and others mentioned as possibilities.
The article reports on Boston Chinese laundry owners forming a trust to set uniform prices. The group, led by Chin Gom Tai, opened a 24 Oxford Street headquarters, adopted a Chinese constitution, and began member enrollments with a 2 dollar initiation and a 25 cent monthly assessment.
The piece notes college living costs for women in 1920 era schools. It cites Vassar at about 700 dollars yearly, up to 2500, Wellesley from 3600, Bryn Mawr around 300, and Mt Holyoke from 300 to 500. It observes many colleges crowded with freshmen despite hard times.
Flora Isabel Story daughter of ex Alderman Allen Story and Noyes Gould Stanley of Charlestown were united in marriage at the bride’s home 8 New Park Street Lynn last evening by Rev George A Phinney of Dorchester. The house was decorated with palms and plants and guests came from Charlestown Boston Salem New York and Brooklyn. Bridesmaids were Harriet B. Liden of Charlestown and Ella B. Eaton of Boston. Best man was George W. Crampton of Charlestown.
A large crowd watched the Ninth Regiment drill at East Armory Newton Street as the bazaar for the House of the Good Shepherd continued. Sales move steadily amid excitement over a piano and diamond ring contest with more events to be announced Saturday. A Father Callahan band from South Boston will perform tonight and Charlestown Dramatic Club will present entertainment.
A convention of independent women voters meets at Bromfield Street Church vestry at 2:30 p.m. today. The nominating committee will present a list of candidates for the School Board and the public is invited.
Company C First Corps Cadets dined at the Thorndike last evening to celebrate winning the prize for qualifying every man as a marksman. Guests included A. L. Pope C. W. Carter Courtney Beylor J. H. Atwood and Edward R. Clarke.
Arrangements are under way to reopen the Smith & Stoughton factory on South avenue in Whitman after a closure during hard times. The plant was among the first to shut and now becomes among the last to reopen.
Funeral services were held for Annie Duffy a recent Lowell High School graduate at St Michael's Church with Father Gilday officiating. Burial followed in the Catholic Cemetery.
Mayor Matthews signed the order seeking a fair fare and transfer system for Boston’s West End Street Railway. The Board of Aldermen petitioned the Railroad Commissioners for a hearing, but no city officials attended and the law department failed to act, delaying the process. The commissioners remain ready to hear the petition, while the petitioners have not appeared.
Frank J. Monroe of Lowell Massachusetts is jailed in Denver after attempting to cash a $1500 check that he fraudulently raised from $15. He identified himself to a leading commission man who testified. The check was issued by the Crocker Woolworth National Bank of San Francisco.
John Higgins, about 40, Lewiston Missouri, died at 98 Williams Street home of George Greenwood in Fall River after a day of heavy drinking. Doctor cites heart trouble as cause. Higgins leaves a wife at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
A writer advises a bride to avoid costly, fragile fabrics and opt for durable, practical materials. She cautions against lace over Hamburg, favors wool garments, and suggests simple muslin gowns, sensible veils, and sturdy travel cloaks. The piece critiques ostentatious finery and promotes lasting wear over fleeting fashion.
The piece notes voluminous waterproof cloaks covering the wearer, compares them to costumes, and cites mothers facing frequent stocking holes. It highlights a home darner who uses strong net stitched over holes and darns over it for neater, sturdier repairs saving time. It also mentions mending woven underwear with the same technique.
The Municipal League accuses city officials of corruption and seeks a modern charter. Alderman Hall and Councilman Norris push for investigations while the league withholds further details pending legislative petitions.
In Paris Figaro the rupture of a marriage is announced as pronounced by the tribunal. Mme P-s reverts to her maiden name and M. P-s resumes his independence. Separately an Indianapolis Journal cartoon caption moment shows a voter mix up as a woman votes twice and wishes to vote the other way.
Reserve Officer John D. McCarthy, the first recipient of the new medal, is a popular Boston policeman born near Cork Ireland in 1808. He spoke little of himself while recounting his path from Ireland to America and to the police force, noting his six month probation before becoming a regular patrolman. He has already earned praise for trapping Mack and recapturing Carrie Wheeler, and is known as a skilled athlete with a quiet demeanor.
Chief Inspector Watts reports the gunman in the Division 4 Saturday night shooting of two boys has been identified. He initially gave the name Richard Mack, but is said to be Richard Morrison in Rhode Island. Arrested last May in Central Falls for attempted safe blowing and possessing burglars tools. two associates escaped as officers fired.
An enterprising contributor presents a patent reversible map showing phases of the Chinese-Japanese war, then suggests cutting along the Corean boundary to Pekin to create a winter dolman pattern for a 40 year old woman, as Harper's Bazaar notes.
The Knights of Labor convention opened in New Orleans with delegates arriving from across the country. Mayor Fitzpatrick offered a welcome, and Grand Master Sovereign spoke for the order. The session began in executive meeting as Powderly was expected to arrive to spark a power struggle within the group.
T B McCarthy secretary of the Workingmen's Political League and vice president of the Building Trades Council is named as a candidate for the Common Council in Ward 20. The Labor League meeting at Pythian Hall may decide aldermanic nominations. James P Dolan also to run. Upholsterers at J Rennison shop settle strike returning to work with union price list and nine hour day. Mattress makers form union under International Furniture Workers Union with charter fees paid and election of officers next Monday. Roofers' Protective Union initiates ten new members and backs Franklin fund policy.
Thomas O'Malley, 42, of North End, is at Massachusetts General Hospital with burns to arms and face and a concussion after a boiler exploded at Charlestown Gas Company's works yesterday afternoon. He may recover.
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