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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1892
Page
8
One worker leaped from the rails and plunged down an embankment while another stayed on the track and passed safely. The operator in the signal tower switched tracks, stopping further danger as authorities investigated the incident and service resumed later.
A milk train bound for Pittsfield to Bridgeport on the Housatonic railroad derailed after a New York & New England freight could not stop. The signal operator switched tracks to avert impact, sending the locomotive and ten cars down an embankment. The engineer, fireman, and head brakeman escaped with minor injuries. The New England line remained blocked for hours.
A sealed package containing about $10,000 sent from New Orleans to Washington has been stolen in transit. Treasury Superintendent Platt conceded the loss while signaling efforts to keep the matter quiet and catch the thief.
Richard Orpin also known as Sullivan, an escaped prisoner from Canon City penitentiary Colorado, was arrested Wednesday night by officers of Division 6. Born in South Boston, he had nine months left on a three year sentence for robbery. Colorado authorities have been notified.
Boston on Fast Day enjoyed bright sun and mild winds with union church services drawing large crowds. Cyclists and rowers filled Brookline and Charles River scenes while harbor yachts and baseball opened seasons. Hull Nantasket hosts planned season growth with licenses debated, while Roxbury and Chelsea held services and gatherings. prisons and clubs marked the day with concerts, feasts, and a Morse reception at the Suffolk Club.
A cocking main held near the old turnpike in Hincham saw birds from South Weymouth Brockton and Hingham compete in four bouts. The four fights featured weight and fighting-ability parity with over $100 changing hands. The Brockton and Weymouth birds had notable wins and losses amid expert trainer handling, marking one of the South Shore’s most successful events.
Washington April 7 The President ordered the removal of Charles M. Leavy a San Francisco merchandise appraiser for complicity in undervaluation of silk goods imported by Nenburser Co The case is now in United States hands in San Francisco for further action
Paris authorities announce that a street parade for May Day will not be held. Leaders cite anarchist outrages and strong official representations as the reason for canceling the event in the French capital.
A message from General James S. Clarkson reports he is much better and past the turning point with likely rapid improvement in his condition.
No. 3 Old State House, under charge of Mr. L. H. Bates, has long been a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for Short Line express trains or the Colonial Express between Boston and Washington can always be secured there.
Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston delivered a powerful address to young and middle aged men at Tremont Temple on nerve weakness bodily drain and exhausted vitality. The lecture urged immediate treatment using his medicines and offered free consultation with potential cures by mail for patients nationwide.
A coroner's jury convicts Frederick Deeming of wife murder in Melbourne, while London dressmaker links him to 1888 Whitechapel murders including Chapman and others. The report recalls Deeming's alleged London visit, his mood, and demolition plans for the Dunhamville building as observers weigh his guilt and psychology.
In London sessions Carl Auguste Sampson known as the strong man faced trial for stealing diamonds and other jewelry valued at 300 pounds and 770 pounds in money from Mrs. Margaret Bernstein. The jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to one year at hard labor.
Richard Bromley a quarryman near Oswestry Salop became involved in a drunken quarrel with his wife and cut the throats of all three of their children in revenge. One child died from injuries the other two were badly cut Bromley then cut his own throat and will die.
The President recognized Spain's right to object to a U S consulate at Ponape in the Caroline Islands and recalled Mr Rand who was named consul there. No further action is expected from the government.
The British brig Erato from Iquique capsized today and sank after reaching Hamburg on March 12. All but two laborers aboard were accounted for. their fate remains unknown.
Fire swept Market Hall in Pullman Illinois today wiping out a building 150 by 180 feet in size and several stories tall. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars with total destruction reported in the morning blaze.
Tennessee Governor Taylor arrives in town and prepares at Parker house for his lecture on The Fiddle tonight at Tremont Temple. The speech, titled The Fiddle and the... aims to draw local audiences this Friday evening.
The record covers heated exchanges over a Voice article linking lawmakers to intoxication. Funston denounces the journalist as a liar, while others defend or dismiss the piece. The House expunges portions, adjourns, and turns to the Turner cotton bagging bill as the Senate adjourns after brief sessions.
In Washington on April 7 a memorial from Massachusetts citizens urged naturalization for Chinamen arriving before the Chinese Exclusion Act. A Teller resolution sought monthly silver purchase details since 1890. The Senate then tackled DC government appropriations with district funding plans for the G A R encampment and raised tax authority concerns.
A public marriage stunt in Haverhill drawn on Faust Day drew a two block crowd along Merrimac and Water streets. Miss Gertrude Whittier of Kingston and Mr Frank Welch of Southampton wed on a balcony above a local business show window with a justice of the peace officiating. After the ceremony the couple departed by buggy as the crowd dispersed.
William E. Carpenter, charged with stealing 32100 in cash and 19970 in bonds from Dix and Phyfe, was arraigned in Jefferson Market Police Court and held on 5000 bail. He led police to the hidden property, which was recovered, and pleaded for mercy. No mention of Oscar Creamer, the temporary bookkeeper, who is believed to be en route to Europe.
The Southern Illinois Methodist Episcopal conference suspends Rev J W Phillips the Joliet State Penitentiary chaplain and former Joliet church leader over accusations of improper conduct with female church members. The case concerns alleged liberties with congregants during his tenure.
In Smithtown L I a polling place was seized by a mob during the annual town election. The group included Italian laborers who had no voting rights and ballots were distributed and marked under pressure.
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