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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1892
Page
2
Thousands fill Tremont Temple and overflow Park Street Church as Christian leaders from Boston and England discuss gospel work. Speakers include H. T. Fisher from Cleveland and Professor H. C. King of Oberlin, with Mrs. M. O. Kimball and Rev. E. F. Attwood addressing prison work and revival care.
Harvard football practice focused on ball handling and staying on feet in wet conditions as Yale game approaches. Coaches shift from chessboard tricks to sharper line play and ball distribution to backs while maintaining guard on secrecy behind high fences.
Martin J. Padden leads Boston labor circles as a renowned Knights of Labor organizer and city foreman. The piece also details Harvard football practice and lineup shifts, with Brewer, Corbett, and others contending for positions ahead of the Yale game, plus last practice plans and travel to Springfield.
The Rooms of the American Tract Society offer a broad assortment of religious tracts and related literature, including Bibles and wall folls. The accessible exhibit highlights the society’s extensive provision of spiritual materials for readers and worshippers.
The Boston Cooks Alliance and Boston Writers Alliance propose affiliating with the Central Labor Union, a federated AFL member. A meeting at 994 Washington St discussed uniting with waiters, a committee was formed, ten new members joined, receipts reached 4975 dollars, and plans advance for the December 9 Cotillion Hall ball.
A citywide crowd filled National Hall as Malden’s Hospital Fair opened. Mayor Converse and Major Pierce led the dedication with the German Orchestra providing music. Decorators led by William Lamprell and Mrs. Joshua Millett crafted red candy and white flower booths, with ten church tables including Universalist Methodist and Episcopal. The event runs through Saturday with hopes of raising substantial funds from advertising and sales.
The ball committee of Stablemen's Assembly No 6627 reported near completion of preparations for the annual ball to be held in Cotillion Hall on January 11. Twelve new members were initiated and fourteen membership propositions were received. The assembly is now among the city’s largest, with N J Quinn and John Norton of the executive board of DA 30 addressing the gathering.
Secretary Felz of the United Garment Workers departs Friday morning for Philadelphia to attend the Garment Workers of America convention opening November 1 in Quaker City. Felz serves as delegate from Local Union No. 37. Machinists' Union No. 1 meets tonight at 1031 Washington Street to discuss joining the International Machinists' Union with General Secretary Nolan Morse to attend and speak. Local Painters and Decorators' Union assembly met last night at Bay State Hall. ball committee reports success and stronger finances. executive committee says affairs are satisfactory. H. E. Easton, grand foreman of the International Machinists' Association, is at the Thorndike. Local Union No. 12 United Garment Workers executive board reports pantaloon makers' contractors discriminating against union employees and will investigate for next meeting. J. J. Creamer of Richmond, Va., president of the International Machinists' Association, is in Boston and will address Union No. 1 tomorrow evening.
Thomas L. Fitzpatrick, 24, of 128 West Canton Street, visited 101 West Canton Street last night and quarreled with a man identified as Richard Fitzgerald. During the dispute Fitzgerald allegedly drew a razor and slashed Fitzpatrick across the face and cut his right arm and wrist. Fitzpatrick was taken to City Hospital and Fitzgerald was detained.
President McLeod of the Boston and Maine and Philadelphia and Reading railroads arrived in the city yesterday morning. He traveled with Assistant General Freight Agent George F Randolph from Port Reading and private stenographer Joseph F Desmond. They were greeted at the depot by Vice President Frank Jones Acting General Manager John W Sanborn General Traffic Manager William F Berry and several directors. The party will tour the Boston and Maine lines and allied interests for the rest of the week.
London reports that Thomas Neill was hanged this morning at nine o'clock for poisoning. The execution follows his conviction in a death case that drew wide public interest.
The schooner Nellie of Belfast capt Averill collided with the steamship Portland of the Portland Steamship Company in dense fog while at anchor in the channel near Boston light. Nellie lost her boom and part of her headgear. Portland sustained only slight damage to its starboard paddle box. The accident was described as unavoidable due to the fog.
Admirers debate honoring Governor Russell with a ceremonial chair. The proposal envisions a lasting symbol of leadership while inviting public input on the gesture and its ceremonial significance.
The note asserts roasted oats stay fresh longer than many cereals and resist spoilage, boasting a dry texture and moisture resistance. It emphasizes dependable shelf life and reliability for storage without added moisture concerns.
At the Quincy House Galvin supporters press Lanigan statement praising Galvin and dismissing opposition claims. He cites Galvin’s legislative track record, multiple party nominations after contests, and rising Boston registration to argue Galvin can win against any Republican nominee. He also notes Hart is not seeking the mayoralty and casts Matthews as seeking higher offices.
About 1000 Chelsea Democrats joined last night’s rally despite rain. Chief marshal T. J. Keefe led a long parade along a listed route with illuminations at several residences. Colonel John H. Cunningham J. M. Lesser Judge Chamberlain and J. B. Chase were noted for decorated homes. Several bands marched. marchers looked well, with bright transparencies.
Isadore Mashkovitz aged 21 attempted self harm yesterday morning at his lodging house 31 Leverett street by shooting himself in the mouth with a 32 calibre revolver. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where the bullet remains lodged in his neck and his prospects are unclear.
The New Domicile for the Suburban 400 hosts a formal opening tonight with about twelve hundred guests including Governor Russell and staff, Lt Governor Haile, Admiral Kimberly, and Arthur Nikisch. The $90,000 club house on Walnut street Newtonville features dual masculine and feminine suites, grand ballrooms, bowling alleys, and elaborate interiors. President Henry E. Cobb leads a full roster with a large ladies committee guiding tonight’s reception as Mayor Hibbard and families attend in support.
In Fort River on November 15 an advertisement shows John N B Togus asking for proof he is married. He lists a wager reward for anyone proving a prior marriage. Togus, a Sagamore Mill weaver, pursues Mary Assinault, a Mechanics Mill weaver, amid a family dispute over arranged alliances. If no proof emerges within a week he plans to marry someone else.
Washington gossip says Speaker Crisp may replace Holman as appropriation chair if reelected. The Ways and Means Committee could also be reorganized with Springer of Illinois a leading candidate. Heavy tariff work looms as a new bill or re‑adjustment is planned. Breckinridge doubts an extra session will be needed if Republicans join Democrats to enact current tariff measures.
Forecast issued at 8 p.m. on November 15 predicts rain and easterly gales for Wednesday across New England and eastern New York. Signals are displayed from the Norfolk section to the Boston section indicating the weather.
A Newburyport Herald item notes a city man showing friends a watch claiming it has a crewmaaker balance and peculiar traits such as congestion to heat and cold and criminal confinement. The piece contrasts social remarks about women with equal chances of truth or lies.
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