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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1895
Page
8
A Shanghai dispatch says the peace conditions require China to pay 400 million yen indemnity and to cede Formosa and southern Manchuria, with Japan holding guarantees until indemnity is paid and borders are settled.
The Journal des Debats argues the China Japanese armistice stems from Japan's exhausted monetary resources and the damage to trade since hostilities began. It says Japan may struggle to convert victories into lasting gains.
A Times report from Simonseki states Li Hung Chang can again attend to affairs while the China Japan armistice excludes Formosa where operations continue. The Standard notes that Tengtien or Fukien includes Formosa and the Pescadores.
A party led by William C. Lovering visits North and South Carolina venues and other Southern mills to compare northern and southern cotton manufacture. Participants include Henry Howe, Arthur Amory, Thomas Motley, Howard Amory, R. S. Edmonds, and D. A. Tompkins, with Beavord Air Line officials. Stops planned in Charlotte, Harriott, Weldon, Raleigh, Chester, Greenwood, Columbia, Clifton, Pacolet, Piedmont, and Pelzer.
A Salem paper claimed at 4 pm a city steam road roller would attach to the Union Street bridge draw to force it open. About 300 residents gathered, including officials and reporters, but the stunt proved to be an April Fools joke as the plan never occurred.
Last evening the Everett and Glendon clubs met in Everett Hall to sign the Glendon constitution after the Everett furniture was moved to the Glendon Club house. A drum headed march and committee members led the procession to the Glendon Club where members signed the new agreement and enjoyed a general good time.
George Carter defeats William Paige in Thorndike billiard tournament 350 to 17. Carter posts high run and averages 136 13 in the match.
William Morton Small of Tufts College class of 1897 was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at about 7 o'clock in a Conwell avenue boarding house near Professors Row. The 22 year old Baldwinsville, Massachusetts native had studied four years, served as editor in chief of the 97 Junior Annual, and reportedly suffered past laudanum use for sleeplessness.
New York police pursue clues in the death of a colored woman found strangled and mutilated on Sixth Avenue. Madora Robinson identified the victim as a Hoboken railroad worker from Heathsville Virginia who had been brought north with others by an employment agent. Detectives plan thorough searches of Thompson Street as investigations continue.
The funeral of Miss Henrietta M. Gibbs aged 22 from 3 Shepphard Street Gloucester was held after a high mass at the Catholic church. Attendees included Boston figures Rep. Joseph J. Norton Councilman John P. O Connor John P. McCarthy and Timothy J. Donovan of the Somerset Associates. She was the daughter of Mary and the late Captain William Gibbs.
Special to Our Lady Readers argues women suffer more from the blues due to female illness and endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy citing Mrs Newton Cobb of Manchester Ohio who says it cured her and urges readers to obtain it from their druggist.
The dead include Austin Clements foreman and superintendent Patrick Lally day fireman Patrick Gonagle belt and shaft man Patrick M Mann laborer Patrick Reilly laborer who died at noon at Massachusetts General Hospital. The wounded include Bud Saunders a night watchman.
A boiler explosion at Corn tannery caused flying debris to hit homes on Conn and Bryant streets. Firefighters, police, and doctors rushed to the scene as rescue efforts began, with officials citing water shortage and poor boiler construction as causes.
A deadly explosion at a Woburn Highlands tannery near Conn street wounded seven and killed five. Firefighters and laborers worked through dust and debris as brick and timber collapsed. Chief Ferrin halted further rescues at 2:30 PM. Names of victims and witnesses appear in reports alongside insurance claims and inquest plans.
Fire department records show all required state and insurance inspections completed for uninsured boilers amid an explosion at a district fire scene. Chief Wade notes inspections focus on uninsured boilers, with thousands in the state. Superintendent Roberts of Hartford company discussed ongoing inquiry at Kilby street office.
A Chicago delegation led by William T. Baker met President Cleveland in Washington to present an invitation from over 100 business leaders for a public nonpartisan reception in Chicago. They praised his support of a sound currency and warned of a Western pro sound money movement. The President appreciated the invitation but cited personal and official reasons that prevent acceptance, and he will reply by letter. The delegation headed to Chicago this afternoon.
The J W Parker case involves Ralli Bros London chartering Troop & Son St John NB. Port authorities scuttled the vessel to fight a fire at Calcutta before sailing to New York. The court reversed a ruling that cargo loss should bear general average charges. Justices Harlan and Brown dissented.
A C L U special committee met at Room 5 45 Eliot street to draft a resolution challenging the Cooks Alliance handbook as a false souvenir of H and R E N U. A Machinery and Brass Moulders' Union meeting at the same address drew a Lynn delegation and planned agitation meetings across Cambridge Lynn Hyde Park South Boston Roxbury and nearby towns. A special agent appointment was discussed and adopted.
Dartmouth announces its 1914 or 19th century style baseball lineup with Abbott and Sleeper as catchers Dirismore Carleton and Patey as pitchers Davis at first base McCormack at second Folsom at third Leahy at short Watson as substitute infielder and Lane among the outfielders the listing ends abruptly.
Hyde Park workers protest a 35 percent wage cut in the female department at the Boston Samer Company. About 200 women walk out, with a delegation from the Boston Central Labor Union planned to meet this Sunday. They seek AFL recognition as talks proceed about a cooperative factory plan.
The Salem ing Association held its annual meeting at the club house last night electing Frank R. well as president William Hussey as secretary and treasurer and W. S. Perry H. Treadwell and R. O. Richards as directors.
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