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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1895
Page
5
The bicycle season ends amid a flood of opinions from prominent women. Mrs. Russell Harrison and Mrs. Beecher condemn bloomers as disgraceful while Madame Romero and Mme Janauschek defend skirts. The debate centers on modesty and style in urban cycling.
A Boston citizen rails at Governor Greenhalge for veto failures on charter legislation. The letter accuses him of bias favoring Republican municipal control, denying Boston residents a voice, and portrays his actions as an insult and political betrayal.
A meeting held under the New England Protective League featured addresses by Reverends M. D. Kneeland Frederick Woods Smith Baker and Frederick M Garner and Representative J. L. Bates outlining league aims and community concerns.
Mamie Sweeney, age one, was lured to a vacant house at 1498 Washington by a well dressed man offering a 5 cent errand. The man grabbed her, gagged her, but she escaped unharmed though covered in bruises. Police found a set of keys at the Washington Street location. suspect described as below medium height with black hair, mustache and goatee in a brown overcoat and dark pants.
The New England Sabbath Protective League held a Sunday observance rally at Central Square Baptist Church East Boston with Representative John L Bates presiding. Clergy speakers urged strict Sabbath enforcement and urged memberships from $1 to $100 while praising New England traditions and condemning Sunday amusements.
Fifteen answers to the Sunday Post proverb contest were received yesterday. The winner to receive the prize has not yet been decided. The result will be announced tomorrow morning.
Miss Elizabeth Phillips wed Mr Henry Cohen yesterday at Bald win Place Synagogue with W Phillips best man and Miss Sarah Cohen maid of honor. Bridal tour to follow. couple to reside at 24 Laurel St Somerville. large attendance and many presents reported.
Samuel Morse wed Misa Kitty Lichtenstein yesterday at Minot Hall with Rabbi Goldstein officiating under a yellow and crimson canopy. The bride wore white satin with a full veil and orange blossom wreath. bridesmaids included Ray Morse May Lotto May Lichtenstein and Brody. maids of honor Levy Kreusk Lichtenstein. Groomsmen were Harris Phillips Vegdor and GuttermAn. Guests from Boston Gloucester Brooklyn New York and New York attended.
The Central Labor Union met long debating against a proposed tax on West End railroad property as part of fighting for cheaper fares and transfers. They supported 3 cent fares and 5 cent transfers and urged petitions to the General Court. The meeting also criticized school conditions noting dust clogged windows and poor cleaning contracts. They endorsed a Brewers' Union contract and discussed city lighting plans and a broad candidate questionnaire on annual elections eight hour day direct legislation and municipal ownership.
In Brockton on October 20 a large C L U gathering heard speakers from Journeymen Tailors and L P U J D Pierce and Thompson of Boston’s Cigar Makers 91 discuss labels and union benefits. A Detroit Tobacco Workers Union request for endorsement was received and Globe Tobacco Company already adopts it while American Tobacco Company refused. A committee will draft resolutions urging one universal stamp to be shared with all affiliated unions and the American Federation of Labor at its next convention.
The Rev. Harry C. Vrooman pastor of East Milton Congregational Church and national secretary of The Union for Practical Progress married Louis Josephine Staples of East Milton at her home. Officiating was Rev. A. K. Teele. The couple will honeymoon in St. Louis and reside in East Milton after Navy.
Milo Gray, arrested at West Putney Vermont yesterday on suspicion of murdering his wife in Landaff New Hampshire years ago, was brought to Woodsville New Hampshire for a preliminary hearing by Officer Brown of Plymouth early this morning.
The Brownie Century bike event started from Castle Square with a Salem return and a South Framingham leg. A. A. Bass was injured in a collision at Salem, and F. L. Parnham was briefly detained after a police stop near West Newton. Mistaken arrest was later dropped.
Advertisement notes Beecham's pills for constipation and claims a 25 percent improvement. Encourages readers to obtain the book from their druggist and follow it.
R W Emmons, captain of last season, will assume charge of Harvard football coaching today and direct the preparation for the Princeton game in about two weeks. He will preside at coaches meetings and have final say on coaching policy as the Tigers contest looms.
Ned the trotting dog owned by Harry McCue of Findlay Ohio was killed in Lexington last night by an unknown enemy. The four year old pointer cost 2500 dollars, had earned 20000 dollars, and boasted a 45 second quarter record without a defeat. A 200 dollar reward is posted for the killer.
The funeral of Thomas R. Roulstone building inspector of Somerville was held yesterday at 1 20 PM at Winter Hill Universalist Church. The service included Grand Army and Odd Fellows rites with the casket draped in Stars and Stripes. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery Everett.
Mrs. John W. Mackay mother of the deceased arrives in Paris in mourning. Clarence Mackay and Evelyn Fitzgerald to receive the body at Gare Montparnasse from Mange, Garthe, and the remains taken to the Mackay mansion at 9 Rue Tilsit for funeral likely Tuesday at St Ferdinand des Ternes. Doctor cites skull fracture as cause of death.
Charles Huege Bachelder aged 65 died at his daughter’s home in New York City. The body arrived by 2:30 express Saturday and was laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery. He was a well known sea captain of the Maine trade era.
Harvard University Cycling Association stages a four o clock fall meet on Holmes field with handicap races. Medals will be awarded to winners. The meet features numerous events and a long list of entrants including H P White H C Burdett G L Baker Jr C H Williams H B Hewitt W E Putnam L G Coleman S P Orton and others across half mile mile two mile and sprint distances.
Harvard management outlined seating for the Harvard versus Cornell game next Saturday. Season ticket holders may buy a limited number of seats with exchanges at Leavitt & Pierce's Cambridge before Friday. A special sale for two extra tickets occurs today at p m. General sale starts Tuesday at 9 am at Leavitt & Pierce's and Wright & Ditson's in Boston. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.50 depending on section.
In Constantinople on October 20 eighteen students from the Pancaldi Military School were arrested for conspiring to restore the constitution of Nadad. Interrogations revealed details of the alleged plot and the youths admitted their involvement.
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