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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1894

Page

5

Russian Guest Promotes Peasant Industries in America

Mme Pogosky visits American sisters to showcase Russian crafts and peasant labor. She describes women ploughing and weaving, handmade lace and fabrics, and patterns passed as family heirlooms. She notes low wages yet thriving crafts, aims to raise interest in Russian industry without competing with American trade.

Mme. Pogosky America Chicago West Orenburg Russia Novgorod St. Petersburg Mme Eugenie Lineff

Russian prima donna contralto to perform at World’s Food Fair

Born in Moscow the singer trained under Michael Glenka and joined the Hungarian operatic company before becoming a prima donna contralto with Her Majesty's Italian company. Boston music lovers praised her Russian folk renditions last winter and her Saturday appearance at the World’s Food Fair Russian home reception promises a rare treat.

Boston Moscow Michael Glenka

Swell Brookline Wedding Of Mr Charles Wilder and Miss Mabel Curtis

The Brookline ceremony at Harvard Church united Charles Wheeler Wilder of New York and Mabel Curtis of Brookline last evening at 7:30. Attended by society figures from Boston Cambridge Fredericksburg New York and more, the event featured lavish floral decorations and a white satin dress for the bride.

Charles Wheeler Wilder New York Mabel Curtis J. Gardner Curtis Brookline Harvard Boston Cambridge Fredericksburg Wilder Brookline’ Society Reuen Thomas D. Das Nellie Curtis Arthur Hugh Greene Chicago Church of the Advent Whitney Duke of Fife

Wedding of Wilder-Smith Highlights Floral Decor and Reception

The article details the wedding of Mrs Sophia A Wilder's son and Miss Margaret Wilder with bridesmaids and relatives in attendance. The groom's mother wore green satin lace and the bride's sisters wore pink satin and black velvet dresses. A reception at J Gardner Curtis house followed the service with floral arch decor and a late night dance for relatives. Afterward the couple will reside in Fredericksburg Virginia.

Sophia A. Wilder Margaret Wilder J. Gardner Curtis James 8. Newton Harriet Curtis Kent Street Albert T. Lord Malcolm N. Johnson Frank P. Gowing John Fogg Twombley Edward Allford J. E. Smith William Johns Mrs. Wilder Fredericksburg

Pretty Bride Weds Professor Shea at St James Parish

At St James Church parochial residence Miss Nellie A Healy wed Professor James H Shea of the B A A in a ceremony by Father Mc Quade. Brides maid was Agnes Healy and best man E W Shea. A reception followed at 161 Tyler Street with many gifts including silverware jewelry paintings and bric a brac. The couple met two years ago at a B A A employees ball and plan a short wedding trip before settling on Belvidere Street.

St. James’s Church Nellie A. Healy James H. Shea Father McQuade Agnes Healy E. W. Shea Tyler Street Shea Tom Will Pettitt Louis Bignell George Twineham Mrs. Shea Belvidere Street

Hamnett and Rogers wed in Maplewood Church ceremony

A. Fred Hamnett married Mabel Rogers in Maplewood Congregational Church Faulkner district Malden. Rev Walter A Evans officiated. Attendants included Edith Hamnett maid of honor James W Sederquist best man. Flower girls were Ethel H and Louise Preston. Reception at 29 Lynde Street. They reside at home November 8 and 15.

Fred Hamnett Mabel Rogers Faulkner Malden Maplewood Congregational Church Walter A. Evans Edith C. Hamnett James W. Sederquist Lynn Nellie Preston Mamie Helen Davis Ethel H Louise Preston Thomas Preston Lynde Street Mrs. Hamnett

Couple Announces Marriage in Salem Ceremony

Salem on October 11 reports Mrs. Clara Louise Nettles and Mr. Stephen W. Abbott of Bev were wed in a small ceremony. The pair exchanged vows in the presence of family and friends, binding their lives in a private event noted by local observers.

Salem Clara Louise Nettles Stephen W. Abbott Bev

Couple Married at Dowbridge Residence on Bridge Street

The ceremony was conducted tonight at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dowbridge on Bridge Street. Rev. E. A. Towle assisted by Rev. W. E. Strong performed the marriage. About 100 relatives and friends attended.

Erly Dowbridge Bridge Street E. A. Towle W. E. Strong

Englishwomen Embrace Bicycle Trend Among Aristocracy

Abut Womankind notes fashionable Englishwomen, led by duchesses and countesses, adopting cycling with tailored skirts and strict prep. The piece also mentions Derby’s Anti Marrying Club dissolving and vivid Smith College portraits of Miss Jordan and Mrs Czumpski, highlighting academic zeal and eccentric pedagogy.

Jack’’ Leslie Miss Jerome Randolph Churchill Duchess of Manchester Jeune

Malden Day at the Fair Highlights West End Emblems

Yellow badges marked West End day at Mechanics Hall food fair. Icelandic lecturer Mme Sigrid Magnusson spoke on Icelandic Table Customs in native dress. A Bachelor's Supper decorated the banquet hall. A compliment was paid to Mrs. A Maynard Richards as Winthrop schools...

West End Mechanics’ Hall Mme. Sigrid Magnusson Iceland A. Maynard Richards Winthrop

Winthrop Day at the Fair and Maiden Day Events

Maiden day opens with Mrs. C. H. Sprague assisted by Mrs. J. H. Parker, Mrs. 8S. J. Copeland, Mrs. H. D. Corbett, and Mrs. A. H. Davenport. Miss M. A. Boland speaks at 10 30 on Cooking for the Sick. A Patriotic Re past is laid. At 3 p m Ellen Battelle Dietrick lectures on Household Economics. Furury recalled to Japan, preventing Japan day next Wednesday.

Furury Japan C. H. Sprague J. H. Parker J. Copeland H. D. Corbett A. H. Davenport M. A. Boland Ellen Battelle Dietrick

Weavers in Fall River face decision on mill reopening

Uncertainty whether mills will reopen Monday as Fall River spinners expected to accept manufacturers terms while carders demand higher compromise. Weavers met at Progressive Hall with heated debate over 16 cents a cut wages and 5 percent offers, amid broader labor tensions and reports from New Bedford of resumed operations under individual agreements.

Fall River Howard Carders’ Union New Bedford Daily Globe the Daily Herald Progressive Hall Music Hall Whitehead Abe

Howland Won’t Cut Wages in Labor Talks

Representatives of textile unions met with William D Howland in New Bedford on October 11 to press for wage reductions already adopted by other mills. Howland accepted the offer but stated he did not intend to reduce wages while conditions remained unsettled.

New Bedford Howland William D. Howland Millsn

Dorchester G A R Post Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary

Veterans of the Benjamin Stone Post G A R Dorchester gathered for a twenty fifth anniversary with a dinner entertainment and speeches. Notables included Henry A. Thomas General John L Swift and rival congressional candidates Harrison H Atwood and William S McNary. An Abraham Lincoln portrait and Bunker Hill engraving were presented and a substantial banquet followed.

Benjamin Stone Post Dorchester National Congress Abraham Lincoln Marshall Luther L. Jenkins Edward P. Jackson Bunker Hill William 8S. McNary Congress Tenth O’brien Cornell I. W. Starbird Department of Montana John EB. Tuttle William H. West J. Willis

Lynn & Boston Me's Supper Draws Labor Delegations

The annual Lynn and Boston Railroad Federation supper was held at Odd Fellows Hall in Lynn with about four hundred attendees. Delegations came from Salem Beverly Chelsea Malden Wakefield and Marblehead. General Manager Foster and Mayor Harwood attended among invited guests.

Lynn Lynn & Boston Railroad Federation of Labor Odd Fellows’ Hall Salem Beverly Chelsea Malden Wakefield Marblehead Foster Harwood

Neglect Charges Highlight Deer Island Inquiry Hearing

Testimony at City Hall recaps Deer Island operations with Officer Halloran on the stand. Witnesses discuss book-keeping by prisoners and a resignation urged by Superintendent Galvin amid conditions at the facility.

City Hall Martin Halloran Halloran Riley Deer Island Calvin A. Watson Oliver Street Frank G. Jones Cambridge Street Jelly F. G. Jones Jones

Swampscott Squatters Move Building To Beach Site

Frank Douglas and Russell Snow, two Swampscott fishermen, moved a building they claim is unowned to a beach location at Humhrey Street despite a town order. The selectmen contend the land belongs to the town and threaten court action as the move would block access from street to beach.

Swampscott Frank Douglas Russell Snow Humphrey Street Douglas Snow

St Marys Y M C T Society dedicates new city quarters

The St Marys Y M C T Society opened its new quarters in City square with a concert and luncheon. President James T. Roach welcomed guests, featuring mandolin by Eugene Testa, accordion by John Hurley, piano by Anna Brown, humor by Thomas Crowley, tenor by T Hurley and Charles Barnes, plus recitations by Annie G. Sullivan and Annie L. Leary. Dancing followed at Abbotsford Hall under Roach’s supervision.

St. Mary’s Y. M. C. T. Society City Square James T. Roach Eugene Testa John Hurley Anna Brown Thomas Crowley T. Hurley Charles Barnes Annie G. Sullivan Annie L. Leary Abbotsford Hall Roach James P. Reagan

Fitchburg Railroad Worker Loses Arm in Accident

Thomas Lavan of Cambridgeport was struck by a Fitchburg train backing at Prison Point yesterday at 5 15 pm. The wheels crushed his right arm and surgeons amputated above the shoulder at Massachusetts General Hospital. Lavan, 56, is a blacksmith with the Fitchburgh Railroad Company.

Fitchburg Thomas Lavan Cambridge Street Cambridgeport Fitchburg Railroad Prison Point Massachusetts General Hospital Lavan Fitchburgh Railroad Company

Polo LeGu Meeting Sets Play Nights in New England League

The New England Polo League met at the Falmouth House with delegates from Boston Pawtucket New Bedford Lynn Providence and Fall River. Absence of Selee and Manning delayed business while Salem eyed a franchise and six games a week were approved for two months with a possible third night open. The group adjourned to Monday at 10:30 a m to adopt the schedule and assign players.

New England Polo League Falmouth Tom Cotter Boston William McGunnigle Pawtucket Fred Doe New Bedford Frank J. Leonard Lynn William Murray Mr. Kirby Providence Selee Manning Fall River Salem

Gloucester Business Men's Association Meeting On Rail Service

The October 11 gathering of Gloucester Business Men's Association drew a large crowd as members criticized the Boston and Maine railroad for poor service on the branch. A committee including President Shephard Mayor Cook Col Jonas H. French William G. Brown Henry S. McCulloch and Charles S. Tappan was named to work with city officials and the Board of Trade to press for improvements.

Gloucester Business Men's Association Boston & Maine Railroad Shephard Cook Jonas H. French William G. Brown Henry

Five Mile House Burned on Boston Road in Springfield

Springfield reports the Five-Mile House on the Boston road owned by John Forgette burned tonight. It valued at about 2000 with 1500 insured. The nearly 100 year old tavern dated to the era of stage coaches to Boston. Mrs. James Potter of Lee, 73, was found drowned in the Housatonic River at Glendale, suspected of self harm though possible accidental immersion due to blindness.

Smith Mrs Czumpski Nicknam Chumpy Czumpski Springfield Boston Road John Forgette Boston Lee James Potter Housatonic Glendale

Republicans Hold Ward Caucuses for Alderman Nominations

Newport reports Republicans named five aldermanic contenders B Hammett Stevens A A Tilley F M Hammett Richard B Gardner and James Brown. Both parties schedule conventions for mayoral nominations tomorrow.

Newport B. Hammett Stevens A. A. Tilley F. M. Hammett Richard B. Gardner James Brown

Reverend Goodpath Resigns Amherst Pastorship

The Rev Frank L Goodpath resigns from the pastorate of the First Congregational Church Amherst to accept a call to the First Church of Springfield. The resignation takes effect November 11.

Amherst Frank L. Goodpath First Springfield

Hessian Sentenced in Break In at Moran & Fredette Store

In Lawrence Superior Court this afternoon Michael Hessian was sentenced to fourteen months in the House of Correction for breaking and entering Moran and Fredette's store.

Lawrence Michael Hessian Moran & Fredette’s House of Correction

Lynn approves street wire burial by telephone firm

The New England Telephone Company has accepted the Lynn city ordinance permitting burying its wires in the streets and filed a bond for faithful performance. The company will proceed with the underground installation as authorized.

Lynn New England Telephone Company

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