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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1896
Page
2
In Newburyport a two day 150th anniversary observance of Old South Church features a strong medical appeal. Dr Greene’s advertised nerve remedy is praised as a life changing cure and mail consultation is offered to distant patients. The celebration includes sermons, readings, a memorial tablet, and remarks from visiting clergy.
Burton alias Robert F Ray remains at large after stabbing Michael J Slattery during a theft attempt at McManus Co. He was arrested for larceny, given straw bail, and fled. Police and bail officials face questions over the handling and potential misbooking of the assault charge. Burton’s rogues gallery entry notes multiple prior arrests and sentences.
F Ray was sentenced to the House of Correction for four annulls the charge of larceny repeats. Burton is described as a desperate character of the worst type and will stop at nothing to avoid arrest. Police follow every clue and hope to recapture him within a day or two.
Major Maguire is named yardmaster in the water department in a reshuffle that reduces superintendents. Commissioner Murphy plans larger crews with fewer chiefs, signaling a shift from old titles to straightforward roles. The mayor’s confirmation is expected, as new gangs of workers begin today.
David Clark a 21 year old resident of 9 Abbott Street Lawrence died at Massachusetts General Hospital shortly after noon yesterday. He tried to board a moving Fitchburg railroad train at Lincoln and fell beneath the cars. His badly crushed leg and severe nervous shock proved fatal.
Colonel H L Swords, guest at the Southern Hotel, predicts the real contest will be between Allison and Harrison for the Republican nomination. He notes McKinley will enter the convention short of a majority and suggests popular idols rarely secure the prize.
Russell Lynn's Choice reports the Lynn Democrats elect delegates to the State and congressional conventions. W. E. Russell was indorsed for the presidential nominee.
Five men employed by North Packing and Provision Company in Somerville were dropped forty five feet when an elevator shaft failed early yesterday. Three were only bruised but briefly unable to walk. John Lahiss James Lahiss and John Monihan were among the injured. The two who stayed away last night returned to work in the evening.
The Minot J Savage Club at the Vendome held a reception and dinner for the Rev and Mrs Savage. Attendees included General and Mrs A P Martin Hon Thomas N Hart and several clergy. Musicians from the church choir and mandolin guitar club performed. speeches by Revs Hale Horton and others followed by a banquet.
Malden April 7 in the afternoon session of the Salvation Army trial George Moore an ex soldier was the only witness examined by the defence no new facts were brought to light The cases against those arrested Monday night will be commenced tomorrow and will likely take three more days Brigadier Brewer Captain Faulkner and Joe the Turk absent in New York are expected to appear in court tomorrow J E Stanwood owner of the barracks has ordered them to leave as soon as possible
Seig Tynberg, an insurance broker, was arrested in New York City today and held on $1000 bail. He stands indicted for issuing a $350 policy on Old Colony Mutual of Boston to Hyams, Paulson & Co. of New York on February 14, 1895, through Tynberg. Old Colony Mutual is in good standing in Massachusetts but unregistered in New York.
The Seventeenth of June Carnival Association held its first preliminary meeting last evening and accepted the committee on by laws revision. Charlestown city government members on the committee were elected to the association for 18 percent. The group will open permanent headquarters and hold meetings every Tuesday night.
In Washington on April 7 the report notes measles affecting a baby named Esther with the line tying to President Cleveland and Private Secretary Thurber, reflecting a domestic health notice in brief.
The Court of Appeals considered the murder conviction of Marie Barberi in Albany. Frederick C. House and Edward Hymes argued for the appeal while Lindsay of New York City represented the People. The case drew world wide attention due to petitions for clemency and potential governor action.
Several days remain before the court issues its decision. Observers await the ruling as judges review arguments and consider legal questions raised in the case.
Measles discovered in the White House nursery prompts quarantines for Esther Cleveland and other household members. Cabinet meeting postponed. Esther and Thurber children in milder condition, family to move to Woodley then Gray Gables for summer departure.
Roughan's Hall in Charlestown hosted a ball and concert under Major George L. Stearns Post 149 G A R with post and Sons of Veterans in uniform. The program featured recitations and songs by Councilman M S Callahan Miss Annie Keenan Miss Florence Brady James Burns Daniel Donnelly John F Thornton a duet by Eardley and Walsh a sketch by Crowley and Griffin a dance by Dave Jordan comic humorists Don Murphy and musical selections by Jackson and Farrar with P J Bench in charge of the floor.
The American Wringer Company lists products including wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repair services offered and delivered at no extra charge. Contact Tremont 764 by writing or telephone.
The Harvard Delta Upsilon Fraternity presented its annual play last evening in Brattle Hall before a large audience. The production featured Goldsmith's Good-Natured Man as the main attraction.
Time tables for local and through service on the Boston and Albany line. No. 7 Boston to Albany at 8 30 daily except Sunday with buffet car. No. 15 10 30 daily to Chicago via L S M S A R and M C R R. No. 19 2 PM daily with buffet vestibule sleeping cars to Chicago via Michigan Central. No. 28 3 PM daily except Sunday to Chicago via L S M S R. No. 37 7 15 PM daily to Chicago with vestibuled sleeping cars via L S M S R and M C R R. No. 63 11 PM Saturday exclude to Albany arriving 8 05 AM. No. 88 9 AM Sunday exceptions to New York arriving 3 30 PM. No. 49 11 AM to New York arriving 5 20 PM. No. 483 12 Noon to New York arriving 5 30 PM. No. 75 New York Limited to New York arriving 10 PM. No. 63 Night Express leaves 11 PM arriving 6 45 AM. Tickets and schedules at city office 366 Washington St or Kneeland St station.
A cantata titled The Easter Mystery was performed by choir boys and twelve young ladies at St Augustine's Church on Philip Street last night. About one hundred people attended and praised the rendering. It will be repeated next Tuesday night.
The first small and early class event for Charlestown High School class of 93 was held last night in Cadets Armory on Main street. A large attendance filled the hall with Peter J. McCormick in charge of the floor and assistants Miss May F. O'Brien and Miss Katherine Might assisting.
Timetables show local and through service via company offices or postal card requests. From Portland to Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Concord Lewiston Manchester St John Halifax Saint Stephen St Andrews North Conway Intervale Glen Crawfords Fabyans Twin Mountain Whitefield Jefferson Lancaster and related routes with multiple daily departures including Sundays. connections to Quebec and Saint John lines via Grand Trunk and Maine Central. various afternoon and morning slots listed.
A dense schedule lists train times for Manchester Manchester Concord New Boston North Weare Henniker and stations on North Weare Branch Hooksett Sun cook Pittsfield and Sun cook branch Belmont Tilton Lakeport Meredith Ashland Laconia Weirs Lymouth Plymouth Concord Plymouth St Johnsbury Montreal and Quebec Chicago and the West routes. Entries include a mix of weekday and Sunday departures with morning afternoon and evening slots. The notice appears as a generic passenger timetable from Landers Gen Passr Agent.
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