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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1893

Page

6

Salisbury Warns of Danger Ahead in Country Strife

London reports Marquis of Salisbury addressing National Conservative Union in Cardiff. He warns the nation faces danger from class conflict and foreign polities, urges self-reliance, navy strength, and vigilance against Home Rule while condemning government measures seen as fictitious and risky.

London Marquis of Salisbury National Conservative Union Cardiff England St. .George’s Cape House of’ Lords House of Lords Iduntry Gladstone

Registration crowds show tepid finish at central office

Last evening registration closed at 10 pm with about twenty five attendees at the central registrars office. Outside points saw larger turnout but overall mirrors Monday. The report notes persistent misunderstandings about age and voting requirements plus anticipated year end totals for 1892.

Uist S.sesseressevees

Who Stole the Watch In Cambridge Jewelry Case

A watch and jewelry vanished from Mrs. Fila Bridges of 17 Middlesex Street. Special Officers Lynch and Shields tracked the theft after a pawn ticket surfaced via Lowell police. The ticket led to a suspect jailed for drunkenness in Cambridge before being released.

James Riley Robert Crosby Fila Bridges Middlesex Street Bridges Lynch Shields Boston Lowell

Testimonial for Gus Howard at Grace Hall event

Friends of Gus Howard, a popular White Coat Associates member, will host a testimonial at Grace Hall on Genego Street during Thanksgiving Day from 4 to 9 p.m. An entertainment program will follow the event.

Gus Howard White Coat Associates

Reform Committee Debates Boston Caucus Fixes at State House

A State House hearing streamed testimonies on caucus reform in Boston. Ward voices criticized ward chairs and city employees wielding power. Proposals included Australian ballots and juror like ward panels. next hearing set with party chairs and central committees.

Caucus ‘Reform Committee State House Hyde Park McCarthy Nicholas J. Quinn A.crook Quinn Charles Board of Assessors Seard Oliver Downing Board of Registrars Downing Joseph McDermott J. H. McNulty Boston Ohio S. G. Davis Chaiirman

Brewery Coopers' Union Ball Opens With Fine March

A pretty march and an exceptionally nice spread marked the Brewery Coopers' Union ball at Odd Fellows' Hall last night. Andrew Hughes served as grand marshal with his wife leading the march. about two hundred couples attended. Patrick J. Donnelly directed the floor with Henry Mulligan assisting, while a long list of helpers managed the floor and arrangements.

Coopers’ Union Odd Fellows’ Hall Hobb Andrew, Hughes Patrick J. Donnelly Henry Mulligan Nelson W. Smith Martin Sellers Thomas Fitzgerald Patrick Cummings Peter Diorman M. J

Rev. George Proctor Passes at 79 in Somerville

The Rev. George Proctor died last evening at his home on Prescott Street Somerville at the age of 79. He leaves one daughter.

George Proctor Prescott Street Somerville

Mixed Victory in Providence Election and Amendment

Providence results show Olney the winner by about 400 votes with 21 of 22 districts reporting Olney 8558 McGuinness 7813 Frost 343 and one Democratic district unchanged. The plurality amendment passed by a large majority as anti Catholic influence appeared but failed to stop Olney. Newport also approved plurality election amendment with 571 votes in favor.

Providence Olney McGuinness Frost Newport

Opium Raid Nets Five Joints on Harrison Avenue

A Division 4 raid at Harrison Avenue seized opium, pipes and paraphernalia. In the third floor joint five white men a white woman and Chinaman Jim Sung were arrested, with others charged at different addresses. Six suspects named including Daniel Harding Joseph Coleman Chevallier Nero John Williams Fred J Harris and Mrs Bellamin, plus proprietors and workers.

Avery Harrison Avenue Division 4 Souther Hensey Jim Sung Daniel Harding Hollis Street Joseph Coleman Harvard Street Chevallier Nero Warren Avenue John Williams Bulfinch Street Fred J. Harris Providence Bellamin Walker Place House of Correction May Lay George M. Tobin Sterling Street Otis Tracy Middlesex Street Charlestown von Toilw Benjamin Clark Emerald Street Patrick McClosky Bennett Street Yee Chung

Labor disputes widen as unions press on fringe issues

Knights of Labor defend boycott against American Brewing Company as a brewery dispute nears settlement on union lines. Building Trades’ Council orders a strike at B F Keith’s new theatre with thirty workers. Boston Pedlers’ Association backs mayoral call for a pedler and hawker superintendent. Hat makers face firings tied to union ties after arbitration. Hat unions plan action with nine member grievance committee. Stationary engineers discuss heating systems and tank capacities as two new members join.

Knights of Labor American Brewing Company Pfaff Building Trades’ Council Burke B. F. Keith Keith Organizeds Hat Workmen Boston Guyer Hat Company Brophy and Gaffney Brophy Gaffney Pressmen's Ll Messrs. Young Morrison

George Guntner Named Delegate to Chicago Convention

George Guntner of Furniture Workers Union 24 was chosen as delegate to the federation convention in Chicago. The union will rename to Wood Workers Union 24 of the International Furniture Workers Union, with no change to its affiliations. Six new members joined the Boston Cooks Alliance as officers discussed constitutional revision and named a grievance committee for issues with Talbot and Tatro.

George Guntner Furniture Workers’ Union 24 Federation Chicago Wood Workers’ Union 24 International Furniture Workers’ Union Cooks’ Alliance Boston Cooks’ Alliance Talbot & Tatro

Ruin Reigns After Demolition of Eastern Depot

The Eastern depot has been torn down rapidly leaving a desolate site described as a dismal ruin. Local workers completed the dismantling in swift fashion, leaving observers noting the swift transformation.

Langner Murder Trial Opens in Dedham Memorial Hall

Preparations for the trial of Carl Kuntz, alias August Langner, begin as opening day is set for next Monday in Dedham Memorial Hall. Judges Sherman Fessenden and Blodgett will hear the case with prosecutors Pillsbury and Harris and defense by Fales and Mellen. The 1891 murder of Mrs Mary Emerson at Dover Street Dedham involved alleged sexual motive. Langner, once a hired man for the deceased, was arrested in New York on October 9, 1892 after a reward led to information. He will be tried under the name August Langner, asserting his claim to the alias Carl Kuntz.

Carl Kuntz August’ Langner Dedham Memorial Hall Sherman Fessenden Blodgett Pillsbury Robert C. Harris Norfolk Plymouth Schulz Harris Henry E. Fales Milford Braintree Mary Emerson Dover Street West Philip Hoffman Langner August Langner Carl’ Kuntz

Cutting affray in Cambridgeport ends with injury

In Cambridgeport yesterday at about 3 pm Thomas Irving of Newton was slashed on the face and neck by Lewis H Ballard after a dispute at Mary A Lewis's house at Clark and Harvard streets. Irving taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in a weak condition. Ballard jailed for felonious assault. Mrs Lewis and Mrs Smith jailed for intoxication. Annie Davidson held as witness.

Cambridgeport Thomas Irving Newton Mary A. Lewis Clark and Harvard Streets Lewis H. Ballard Agnes Smith Irving Ballard Massachusetts General Hospital

Lynn Democratic caucuses nominate local officials

Democratic caucuses in Lynn chose candidates for Common Council, school committee, and ward assessor posts across wards 1 to 7. Named nominees include S. E. Tibbets, A. T. Newhall, F. A. Lewis, George Wells, J. G. Woodbury, Dr. A. F. George, H. B. Goodridge, and others across wards with several pairs of candidates listed for each position.

Lynn Common Council S. E. Tibbetts A. T. Newhall F. A. Lewis George Wells A. F. George H. B. Goodridge W. L. Estes J. W. Nichols T. F. Ryan W. M. Rowe J. J. Hannan A. G. Durgin C. M. Bacheller John Philpot G. B. Grant Willam R. Newhall E. H. Mullen L. C

Jury Tampering Case Sputters In Chicago Chamber

In Judge Tuthill's chamber, a secret conference examined affidavits from George Munn and Mrs Solon L Gates about alleged juror compromise in the Daniel Coughlin murder case. Neither side reached an agreement on removing jurors Gates and George T Wilson, with the prosecution seeking removal for cause and the defense demanding more evidence.

Chicago Daniel Coughlin Cronin Schubert Gates George T. Wilson

Tumblety Case in Superior Court Over Assault Claim

The case against James Tumblety for alleged assault on Thomas Milford during signature gathering for T W Coakley was pressed in Superior Court on counsel suggestion. Tumblety appeals a four month sentence from the lower court. About twenty five Ward 24 Lauriat Avenue Independent Club members met at Edward Gallagher’s home and voted to endorse no candidates who neglect their ward’s interests.

James Tumbuy Thomas E. Milford T. W. Coakley Tumblety Lauriat Avenue Edward Gallagher

Teredo Navalis Threatens Boston Harbor Piles

The ship worm terrifies Boston harbor as teredo navalis appears in large numbers. City Engineer Jackson orders a thorough inspection of bridges and constant watch of piling to stave off damage to wharves and wooden vessels.

Boston Jackson Ept

Salem Aldermen Ok Park Land, Plumbing Ordinance Adopted

A committee was named to confer with park commissioners on acquiring land at the Salem Willows for a public park. The plumbing ordinance was adopted. Clearings were ordered on widening English Street and laying conduits by the New England Telephone Company for December 6. The city government will attend Father Gray's funeral tomorrow morning in body.

Salem Salem Williows English Street New England Telephone Company Cit Father Gray

Amherst College Students Suspended for Looting

Eight Amherst College students were suspended by the college senate for looting railroad rest rooms while en route to the Dartmouth Amherst football game in Hanover New Hampshire on November 11. The incident occurred as the team traveled to the game.

Amherst Amhest College Senate Mts

Sir John Hawkins Sinks on Maiden Voyage

The British steamer Sir John Hawkins of 1728 tons foundered on November 25 during her first voyage from Plymouth to Marianople. The crew were drowned.

Plymouth Marianople London Sir John Hawkins

Paris News: M Kaynal Declines Cabinet Post

In Paris on the 28th M Kaynal refused President Carnot's request to form a new ministry. The stance prompts talk of political alignment as Raynal leads the Moderate Opportunists with likely majority support. Carnot may appoint Fallieries or Spuller, with Spuller seen as a probable choice.

Paris Navy M.kaynal Carnot M. Raynal M. Fallieries M. Spuller

Court Rules Taxpayer Witness Competent For Will

Supreme Court full bench affirms decree admitting Ursula J. Shaw of Brimfield will. The ruling holds a town taxpayer inhabiting the area may sign a public diary bequeathed by the will, as this interest in town books does not affect witness competency.

Supreme Court Ursula J. Shaw Brimfield

Concord Clerk Falls From Express Train in Boston Route

John F. Hosmer, a respected Concord resident and clerk at 8 Clinton Street Boston, fell from a Fitchburg line express train near 6 o clock as it departed from Boston. Injuries not specified. investigation underway.

Concord John F. Hosmer Clinton Street Boston Fitchburg

Train derailment victim dies at Massachusetts General

A man sustained severe injuries after a train collision tonight. One leg was severed and he died an hour after arriving at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Kelley Nominated Mayor at Cambridge People's Party Meeting

The People’s Party mayoralty convention in Brattle Square ward room Cambridge nominated Joseph J. Kelley for Mayor by acclamation on motion of Frank Ferris. Aldermen nominees include At large Colonel Harry Russell and ward nominees for Wards 1 through 5.

People’s Party Brattle Square Cambridge Joseph J. Kelley Frank Ferris Harry Russell Andrew Jackson Jones Edward James Louis F. Baldwin Peter F. Rourke Bernard J. Brogan John J. Scott William E. McCormick Charles H. Millner Michael Corcoran Harry Adams

Obsequies Held for Rev William M O'Brien at St Marys Winchester

Impressive funeral rites were conducted yesterday morning at St Marys Catholic Church Winchester for the late Rev William M O Brien pastor of the parish. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev William O Brien of St Michael is Low el l with Rev James Gilday of St Michael is Woburn delivering the sermon. The Very Rev Bishop Brady gave absolution.

William M. O’brien St. Mary's Catholic Church Winchester William O’brien St. Michael's Church Lowell James Gilday St. Michael’s Church Woburn Brady

Yard Quiet at Lawley as Volunteer Returns to Sloop

Work on the old Volunteer continues at Lawley. The erstwhile schooner has been reconfigured into a sloop using the Pilgrim’s stick. The South Boston yard remains quiet with yacht designers largely idle and other workers similarly inactive.

Lawley’s Big South Boston

Labor unions unite against Alderman Lee for Board seat

At evening meetings, Furniture Workers' Union 24 Boston Cooks' Alliance Brass Workers' Union 33 and Painters' Union 16 endorsed Typographical Union 13s opposition to Alderman Lee and passed resolutions opposing his candidacy for the Board of Aldermen.

Furniture Workers’ Union Boston Cooks’ Alliance Brass Workers’ Union Painters’ Union 16 Alderman Lee Board of Aldermen

Peabody Academy Wins Corean Exhibit Treasure Collection

The Peabody Academy of Sciences in Salem received from Chicago a large box of rare Corean items. The lot will augment the academy’s collections and will be exhibited after unpacking and preparation.

Peabody Academy Peabody Academy of Sciences Salem Chicago Academy

Ives and Schaefer to meet in 14 inch balk line match

Chicago on November 28 reports that Ives and Schaefer will play a six night balk line billards contest in January for 2500 dollars a game. The match will be held in Chicago with 600 points per night and the anchor shot barred.

Ives Schaefer Chicago

Lynn Workingmen Rally C B M Houston Attacks City Charter

A Lynn meeting of the Workingmen's line was held at Lastears Hall. Mayoral candidate C. B. M. Houston spoke, contending the proposed new city charter opposes workingmen's interests.

Lynn Workingmen C. B. M. Houston

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