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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1893

Page

3

Bakers' Assembly 5296 Elects Officers in Alpha Hall

Bakers' Assembly 5296 met in Alpha Hall Saturday evening and elected officers: Master workman George Barnes, worthy foreman John Butterfield, recording secretary M. J. Bishop, financial secretary and treasurer A. O. Cullamore, sergeant-at-arms Lewis Brennan. Building Laborers' Union No. 6 met in Caledonian Hall yesterday afternoon and endorsed Michael J. Carroll as labor's representative on the rapid transit commission if formed. The meeting endorsed the white label of garment workers as a tool against sweating and its evils.

Bakers’ Assembly Alpha Hall George Barnes Worthy John Butterfield M. J. Bishop A. O. Cullamore Lewis Brennan

District Assembly 30 K of L Holds Semi Monthly Meeting

The regular semi monthly meeting of District Assembly 30 K of L occurred yesterday afternoon. Most of the time was spent on routine matters with a committee appointed to arrange the assembly's annual ball.

District Assembly K. of L

Pantmakers Union Plans Mass Meeting to Fight Sweating System

Pantmakers' Union No. 12 at 53 Hanover street voted to join with Union No. 1 for a mass meeting to press for abolition of the sweating system. A Baum and A Sach named delegates to the Garment Workers' council. Members to be assessed to fund resistance against Boston clothing manufacturers.

Pantmakers’ Union No. 12 Hanover Street American Federation of Labor Union No. 1 A. Baum A. Sach Garment Workers’ Council Boston

Independent Bakers' Union No 5 Meets in Alpha Hall

The second meeting of Independent Bakers' Union No. 5 was held in Alpha Hall last evening. Thirty six names appear on the charter list and many applications are being investigated. It was voted to cooperate with Bakers' Union No 1 in a ball to be given soon. The next meeting will be held at 18 Essex street next Saturday at 8 p m.

Bakers’ Union No. 5 Alpha Hall Bakers’ Union No. 1 Essex Street Mr. Miller Springfield Fred McCausland Somerville Massachusetts Waltham Brookline Woodlands Reservoir Suffolk J. Stearns Chauncy Street F. W. Anderson Washington Street Tremont Street Crooks of Buffalo Boston Athletic Club Quincy Club South Boston Brockton Hingham Newton West Medford Waban Cycle Club E. Conant W. Storey R. Mansfield E. Carpenter W. Wragg H. Finney Victor Wheel Club Boston Blue Hill Ed McDuffee James Clark Windle Tyler Fecitt Roxbury Club Wheeler L. A Allan Speirs J. Companio Samuel Webster Medford

Regular Quarterly Session Call for Massachusetts Elks Assembly

A call has been issued to all local assemblies of the K of L in Massachusetts for the regular state assembly session to be held at Wells Memorial Hall on Tuesday October 18 at 10 am.

K. of L Massachusetts Wells Memorial Hall

Freight Handlers Assembly Reports Reinstatements Citywide

At a meeting of Freight Handlers Assembly No 5572 at 53 Hanover Street yesterday afternoon the union reported that men are being reinstated in their pre drought positions and that work is generally better in all city sheds.

Assembly No. 5572 Hanover Street

Union Meeting At 53 Hanover Street Addresses Benefits Of Organization

The Coal Handlers and Teamsters' Union held a gathering at 53 Hanover street yesterday afternoon with an engaging talk by Harry Lloyd of Carpenters' Union 33 on the benefits of organization. The speech emphasized solidarity and collective bargaining in labor affairs.

Coal Handlers and Teamsters’ Union Hanover Street Harry Lloyd Carpenters’ Union 33

Harvard Football Notes Herald Strong 11 and Schedules

Cambridge audience watches Harvard candidates practice positions as Harvard fields a large sturdy eleven. A corrected schedule lists Dartmouth, Exeter, Amherst, Bowdoin, Williams, Tufts, Brown, Cornell and B A A games from September to November. Longwood has not named a captain while Somerville High School and Yates begin practice games.

Cambridge Harvard Dartmouth Exeter Amherst Bowdoin Williams Tufts Brown Cornell New York Longwood Somerville High School Yates

Baseball Talk: Season Ends With West Tour Plans

Next Saturday winds up the baseball season as the Bostons plan a Westward tour facing a team to be managed by Jimmy Manning. Billy Long may play or umpire next season, while Arlie Latham may join Kelly and Jerome on stage. Beacon nine of Cambridge to rename for the next season. Tommy McCarthy missed from Badgton, praised for great play and luck in avoiding earlier injury.

Bostons Jimmy Manning Billy Long Billy New Yorks Arlie Latham Kelly Jerome Beacon Nine Cambridge Tommy McCarthy Badgton Tommy

Athletic Gossip Switches to High Stakes Billiards Match

John Roberts will face Frank Ives in a 10 000 point English billiards bout for 1500 dollars and door receipts, starting October 2 and finishing October 7. In New Jersey, Dunellen bowling grounds hosted crack players from Boston, with one win and a later defeat for the visitors. Henry Schmehl sails to Europe to pursue a match with Grandin of France. Over 10 000 spectators watched the Shamrock ground in Montreal as the Capitols clinched the Canadian lacrosse world championship after a tough contest.

John Roberts Alfred de Oro Roberts Frank Ives Dunellen Plainfield N. J Boston Henry Schmehl Chicago

What has happened to banks in 1930s turmoil

Washington reports that from January to September 1930, 560 state and private banks in the United States failed. The data indicate widespread instability in the banking system as closures accelerate amid economic distress.

Washington United States

Mitchell Talks Move Toward Proposed Fight With Corbett

A long article traces steps toward a Corbett Mitchell bout with new articles signed by Mitchell and forfeit arrangements. It notes possible Governor Flower intervention and district attorneys aiming to block the Coney Island match, plus related boxing gossip about Hall Fitzsimmons and other near-future bouts and travel plans.

Charley Mitchell Mitchell Coney Island Corbett Governor Flower Dr. Parkhurst Charley Jim Hall New York Fitzsimmons Newton Hall Fitz Frank Slavin London Slavin Dan Creedon Grand Hotel Brooklyn Ridgway Chicago John A. Shorter Coney Island Athletic Club Austin Gibbons Dick O’brien Dick Burge Patsey Sheppard Burge Hot Box Club Joe Choynski Bob Fitzsimmons Choynski Edmith Smith Goddard Stanton Abbott Andy Bowen Crescent City Olympic Club Jack McAuliffe Nelse Innes Joe Lewis Sears Ross Aleck Greggains Boston Rob Roy

Horse Race Card Slates Multiple Races and Weights

A detailed race card lists six events with multiple entrants and weights. First race one mile. Second five furlongs. Third selling six furlongs. Fourth six furlongs. Fifth five furlongs. Sixth six and one half furlongs. Entries include Rudolph Raceland Picknicker Comanche Highland Victorious Terri fier and many others with odds and weights.

Rudolph Raceland Picknicker Comanche Highland Terrifier Dobbins Halton Flirtation Melody Longdale Factotum Discount Pecksniff St. Pat Torchbearer Nahma Wah Jim Chesapeake Fairy Bolero Arab Shadow Fidelio Longstreet Tulsa Blackburn Saragossa Drum Major Enfield Hartford Gordius Anawanda Miss Primrose Florist Innocent Nancy Lee Grampian la Misere Nonsense the Jester Peacemaker Orinda Tny Tim Young Arion Re Banner Minnehaha A of Sa Adow Reginald Cliocolt McCormack Elmstone Benjamin St. Hubert Transit Berwyn Mamie B. B Karl Fan King Express Emblem Lumberman Morning Glory Gloriana van Wart Floyd Connors Elizabeth Jake Josephs Marble Clarius Romeo Proverb Sadie W Mary Winifred Geldin Themis Darkness Perrier Jouet Lansing Captain McChesney Wheeler Fidget Sir Richard Missess Queen Litle Nell Bryan Onyx Industy Toano Mabel Glenn Manserite Watterson Panway Little Fred Minnie J Honest Tom Gray Eagle Tom Fin Miss Kitty Brown Idle Climax Fort Spartacus Lee Willle Ed Connolly Elect Cheddar Glitter S Boowser Magic Hazelhurst Bayberry Tube Rose Nellie B Edith Belmont Mulhattan Halcyon Goldstep

Gravesend race insights prompt forecast and doubts

The notes suggest Rudolph shows enough class to win with Raceland and Comanche likely contending for second. Dobbins appears strong in the next event while Bare Glabra and Major seem favored in subsequent races. Doubts linger on Red Banner and the selling race outcomes.

Rudolph Raceland Comanche Dobbins Mikstone Young Arion Red Banner

Prince Bismarck Resents Imperial Outreach in Kissingen

Berlin dispatch reports Count Herbert Bismarck and Count Rantau arriving at Kissingen as attempts by Emperor Franz Joseph and King of Saxony to heal the rift. Bismarck remains distrustful and defiant, seeking to reassert political strength while officials praise the outreach and hope for a reconciliation that may end the Berlin Friedrichsruhe feud.

Berlin Herbert Bismarck Rantau Kissingen Bismarck Franz Joseph Saxony Baden Wurtemburg Friedrichsruhe Vossische Zeitung Germany Prince Bismarck

Bicycle clubs and moonlight runs dominate October events

Amateurs debate cash prizes and leadership as several clubs announce moonlight runs and entry plans. Suffolk, Quincy, and East Boston groups name officers and schedules while Windle and Tyler plan record bids. Osmond departs after a Teutonic visit.

Sunday Battle In Brooklyn Between Italian And Irish Labor Gangs

In Brooklyn on September second two gangs working for the Brooklyn City Railroad clashed at Nassau Street and Hudson Avenue. Italians led by Joseph Lugeretto fought Irish foremen led by Cusack, with projectiles and improvised weapons. Police arrested fifteen Italians and later Lugerette and four companions. Dozens watched as bricks and stones were hurled from a rooftop, injuring several bystanders.

Brooklyn Brooklyn City Railroad Company Nassau Street Hudson Avenue Joseph Lugeretto Cusack Lugerette

Forced to Leave Church Over Love Tragedy

Mrs W C Greene of Brooklyn was expelled from Beecher Memorial Church after a Friday prayer meeting. Robert Hanna, ex-president of the church trustees, killed himself amid infatuation for her. Greene, married sixteen years with one child, led church work and held prominent roles. letters of loving description were found in Hanna’s apartments after his death.

New York W. C. Greene Robert Hanna Beecher Memorial Church Brooklyn Hanna Greene King’s Daughters of the Church Kingston Avenue

Trefethen Jury Outing for Change of Scene and Exercise

The twelve jurors from the Trefethen case, led by Deputies Fairbairn and Tidd, attended a sermon at Prospect Street Congregational Church in Cambridgeport, then rode back to East Cambridge. In the afternoon they enjoyed a three hour barge cruise through Mt. Auburn and surrounding areas. Deputies Fairbairn and Tidd previously supervised the jurors last year.

Trefethen John R. Fairbairn John B. Tidd Cushing Court House Prospect Street Congregational Church Cambridgeport D. N. Beach W. H. Walsh East Cambridge Fairbairn Tidd Walsh Mt. Auburn Waverly Belmont Arlington Fairbairn and

Maine Central workers to consolidate into single union

About two hundred Maine Central railroad employees met in Thayer's Hall this forenoon to discuss uniting the local orders. A committee was appointed to approach the railroad management and pursue consolidation into one organization behind closed doors.

Waterville Maine Central Railroad Thayer’s Maine Central

Hanlan's Career Ends as Champion Oarsman Retires

Edward Hanlan ex-champion oarsman retires from racing to devote time to training others. Born Toronto July 12, 1855, he rose from early trials with cut-riggers to world and American championships spanning 1877 to 1884, defeating foes like Ross, Plaisted, Trickett, Hawdon, Laycock, and Beach before ending active competition.

Edward Hanlan Hanlan Toronto St. Lawrence River Wallace Ross Ross Fred A. Plaisted Toronto Bay Allegheny River Pittsburg Evan Morris Plaisted Riley Ten Eyck Pat Luther John Kennedy McKerr Elliott Hosmer Harry Coulter St. John N. B Courtney Union Springs England John Hawdon Thames America Pullman Ill Teemer Australia Beach McKay

London Field Opinion on Valkyrie Vigilant America's Cup

London in a leader argues Valkyrie may lose in heavy wind and seas to Vigilant. Valkyrie tested little in rough water, sailed Aug. 3 with topmast housed and reefed sails behind Satanita, and bets show Vigilant favored in moderate breeze. Lt Henn of Galatea sails to observe match.

London Field Valkyrie Navahoe Royal Yacht Squadron Satanita New York Henn America

American Wringer Co Advertises at Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertised as manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They offer repair services for all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail orders.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City

Tariff bill plans to meet a $100 million deficit

Washington September 24 The House Ways and Means Committee begins shaping the tariff bill amid a looming annual revenue shortfall of more than 100 million dollars unless the sinking fund law is suspended or repealed. Members debate whether to raise internal taxes and where to trim duties, with a possible general reduction envisioned. A date for introduction is undecided, with January likely for enactment.

Washington House Committee On Ways and David A. Wells Wilson National Democratic House

Neponset Accident Claims Two Boys From High Street Home

The bodies of Bertie Gillies and Theo dore Bridge were taken to their Neponset homes on High street. Their deaths, described as awful, leave Mrs. Bridge and Mr. Bridge in deep affliction. Bertie’s mutilated head prevents facial recognition, a photograph resting over his coffin. The remains head to St John New Brunswick for funeral. Relics found by Bertie’s mother include a handkerchief and fishing line. Neighbors visit to comfort the mourners. the youths were known as lively, promising boys.

Bertie Gillies Theodore Bridge Neponset High Street Mrs. Bridge Mr. Bridge Bertie St. John N. B

Bantams On The Scene At Coney Island Fight

George Dixon and Sally Smith arrived at Coney Island headquir ters for the next nights bout. Dixon from Boston with manager Tom O Rourke trainer Johnny Havlin sparring partner San Ashe and numerous Boston backers. Local judges rate Dixon's chances high while Smith is seen as stronger than Dixon and both are in fine condition.

Coney Island N. Y George Dixon Sally Smith Dixon Boston Tom O’rourke Johnny Havlin San Ashe Dan Saunders Joe Lewis Jimmy Colville Mike Bradley Lawrence Dee Ordway Howie Hodgkins Dan Murphy Captain Cooke Jake Morse Joe Tuttle Boston Sports Jimmy Carroll Smith

Brooklyns Triumph as Kennedy Shines in Cincinnati Defeat

The Brook lyns defeated Cincinnati 13 to 3 with Kennedy pitching splendidly for Brooklyn. Attendance was 5104. Scoring by innings shows a strong Brooklyn performance while Cincinnati managed a late surge. Batter ies Kennedy and C Daly for Brooklyn, Cross and Vaughn for Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Brooklyns Cross Kennedy Brooklyn C. Daly Er- Vaughn

Quiet Sabbath Gambling Intercepted at Charlestown Wharf

Richard's wharf on Medford street Charlestown hosted a small game on a Sunday afternoon disrupted by Division 15 officers. One player was arrested. three onlookers named John Cameron Frank A Smith and Fred Sheehan were seized. Henry Hall faces gambling on the Sabbath Day charges. A Charlestown District Court hearing is scheduled today.

Richard's Wharf Medford Street Charlestown Division 15 John Cameron Frank A. Smith Fred Sheehan Henry Hall

Exhibition of a simple, affordable dining table at Paine's

The article notes that a good dining table marks social progress and that leading authorities praise its value. It mentions an inexpensive, simple-constructed pattern on display this week at Paine's ware rooms, with a picture appearing in another column.

Paine

Yellow fever death and two new cases reported in Brunswick

In Brunswick Georgia today a fatal yellow fever case was recorded along with two additional infections bringing the local health tally to three cases. Public health officials urge residents to take precautions as the outbreak is monitored.

Brunswick

Wagner through service from Boston to Chicago and beyond

Boston train schedules list multiple through sleeping and dining cars to Albany Chicago and New York with vestibuled and buffet options. Night and day departures from Boston connect via Albany Detroit Cleveland and Springfield. Tickets at 232 Washington Street or Kneeland Street station, Boston.

Boston Wagner Albany Chicago Utica Toledo Michigan Central R.R Chipgo L. A. & Mark Cleveland Vial New York New York Limited Springfield Washington St Kneeland St A.S. Hanson Fall River Binamers Cmepan End Pilgrim Rullman Arior

Descriptive Divorce Petition from Rose Barron in 1893

Rose E Barron of Boston sues for divorce from William R Barron after desertion since May 1 1889. They married January 17 1881 in Somerville and lived in Somerville and Boston. She seeks dissolution of the marriage and support relief per court order.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court Boston Rose E. Barron William R. Barron Somerville Commonwealth William BR. Barron Abelsant William &. Barron Rose BE Barron

Notice in libel case before Massachusetts court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk Superior Court directs libeliant to publish the libel and order in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail or serve an attested copy to the libellee William R. Barrop before the first Monday of November 1898, to show cause why action should not proceed.

Publication Notice in Libel Case in Cambridge

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex superior court notice requires libellant to publish the libel and order in the Boston Post weekly for three weeks and mail a registered copy to the libellee at his residence. The libellee must appear on the first Monday of November to show cause why the prayer in the libel should not be granted. The clerk certifies the true copy of the libel and order.

Commonwealth OF Isaac M. Girker Boston Suffolk A. D Isaac M. Dicker Isaac M. Dirker Sarah C . Hyacinthe Ringrose Libellant School Street Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Superior Court Isaac M. Cicker County of Boston Post Jos. A. Willard Henry E. Bellew ss—Superior Court Theodore Jardine Henry BD. Bellew Tor Maclesex Lumina Ethier Malden Wilfrid Ethier Montreal Quebec Canada Abellee Mark Middlesex, Ss Cambridge Theo. C. Hurd

Lien Action in Boston Court Over Stored Property

In Suffolk County Boston on Sept 12 1893 Tobias Wall peti tioners seek sale of 150 dish dryers 66 coffee urns and 24 food jars held by Hugh McConnell of East Orange New Jersey for storage charges totaling 145 dollars. Respondent nonresident ordered to appear Sept 30 to show cause why petition should not be granted. notice to be published in Boston Post.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Boston John Tobias William H. Wall Tobias Commonwealth Orange New Jersey Boston Post John F. Brown O. G. Sleeper

Suit in Suffolk Court On Contract For 128.15 Dollars

At the Municipal Court on September 16 1892 Daniel P Gosline of Boston sues J C Palmer for 128 15 claimed as due January 23 1898. Defendant not found nor served. Court orders notice by publication in the Boston Post and a continued hearing on October 7. Clerk John F Brown and Assistant Oscean F Timlin sign.

Commonwealth OF Massachuseits Suffolk Boston Daniel P. Gosline J. C. Palmer Boston Post John F. Brown Oscan F. Timlin

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