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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1892
Page
2
A promotional notice touts a new cotton picking machine that selectively harvests ripe bolls, promising labor savings of about 87.5 million dollars against an annual crop worth 107.5 million. It proposes selling shares at par to fund machines costing about 100 dollars each and pledges potential large dividends to stockholders.
In Baltimore on April 8 about fifty colored ministers met at Bethel Church. Dr. W. H. Weaver was named chairman. A St. Louis message outlined a nationwide plan to unite colored ministers to oppose lynching, shooting and burning of colored people in the South, with May 31 designated for city protests. Rev. C. W. Mossel warned that if this cannot be settled peacefully, it will be settled with force, and that those not joining are not true Americans.
A Boston passenger train on the Canadian Pacific south eastern division was ten hours late after a collision between two special freight trains two miles south of Farnham station. Both locomotives and several cars were wrecked. only one brakeman was injured as others jumped to safety.
At the Metropole in Providence an April 8 sparring and wrestling show drew about 400 spectators. Cattanach and Herrick wrestled ten minutes with no falls as time expired. Fitzsimmons and Dolan staged an exhibition. Sullivan and Hurst planned ten rounds but fought six with Sullivan pressing and the bout ending in a draw.
The Rev J A Benton a veteran Congregational minister and president of the Golden Gate Theological Seminary died in Oakland today from bronchitis He was born in Guilford Connecticut seventy three years ago and graduated from Yale College coming to California in 1849.
In Waltham on April 8 John J. Foley age 21 collapsed and died in Thomas Sullivan's Lexington street barber shop after about fifteen minutes inside. Official cause listed as heart disease.
Winie Plains New York April 8 ex judge Robertson appointed to inquire into the sanity of Alice Field daughter of Cyrus Field reports to Judge Dykman that she is insane. Alice Field is 650 years old and suffers from various delusions.
Peter Eno pleaded guilty to the murder of his wife after a court arraignment in Lawrence. Witnesses testified they passed him near Common Street before the shot, and documents showed he was legally married to the victim under a different name. The victim’s funeral was held at 183 West Street with interment in Bellevue Cemetery.
The New England Kennel Club hosted a beach show with 30 Perkins Institute pupils visiting in the morning. Rowdy Red the English setter impressed in trials while a dog dispute over ownership caused a brief disruption. The crowd cleared after identification, and secretary Mr. Moore noted the event was the club’s largest and best yet.
April 8. The gathering of United Confederate Veterans began with welcome addresses by General W J Behan and Mayor Shakespeare. General J B Gordon praised the South and urged pensions for Mrs Jefferson Davis, urging legislatures in Maryland Virginia North and South Carolina Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Tennessee Indian Territory Kentucky and Missouri to grant annual $500 pensions for her remaining years.
An attempt is made to boycott workers replacing locked-out employees at J H W Winchell and Co shoe factory in Haverhill. Replacements cannot find board or barber shop welcome, some were ejected from Athletic baseball games on Fast Day, and an effort to duck one at the river failed. Mr Winchell vows to remain and run the factory at all hazards.
Among Boston's noted specialists is Dr. Dewey whose offices are at 228 Tremont Street. He treats a few chronic diseases namely diseases of women dyspepsia catarrh kidney diseases and rheumatism. He prescribes medicines from roots and herbs. He has cured many declared incurable and offers free consultation and examination.
Washington April 8 The Senate releases sixteen pages of correspondence from the Blair case relating to China resisting reception of U S Minister H W Blair. Blair defends his record opposing Chinese immigration while acting as ally to China and urges treaty changes. The notes cover Blair's 1882 1888 votes on exclusion laws, his resignation offer and President Harrison's acceptance, with Chinese ministerial protests and Wharton's replies.
Richard L Davison of Abington was in a smoking car at Old Colony Rail Road station when a man garrotted him and demanded silence. The assailant rifled pockets, stole small items, fled over a fence but was detained by two men until Special Officer Ham arrived. The suspect named himself George Walker, 19, of 9 Tyler Street, with Davison’s stolen property on him. Davison’s injuries were noted and he remained as a witness.
The figures show a dwindling Republican plurality in Rhode Island across the spring elections of 1884 1888 and 1892 illustrating a shift in political support over time.
The district appropriation bill debated an amendment to provide 100000 for entertaining the National G A R Encampment. The Cockrell amendment failed 17 to 32, the McMillan substitute passed 41 to 10, with detailed roll call. Senate then increased St Josephs Orphan Asylum from 600 to 2000 before passing the bill.
In committee of the whole, Mr English of New Jersey, author of Ben Bolt, argued the tariff should set a revenue base and provide incidental protection without subsidies, and opposed the pending bill. A general debate followed, then Mr Turner of Georgia moved to strike the clause on free hoop or band iron and steel, which was agreed to, with a vote planned for tomorrow.
In the House of Commons April 8 Mr Alexander Blane vowed to move a motion for an Irish Parliament in Dublin to handle land law judicial appointments and the Irish constabulary. Baron De Worms spoke on Canada’s treaty reply and the need for parliamentary communication. Mr William O'Brien urged adjournment to protest evictions on Clare Island. The adjournment motion was defeated 188 to 156.
Faun Rives reports the Board of Aldermen approved seventy four liquor licenses in a meeting led by Alder man Beattie in Mayor Coughlin's absence. Six innholders licenses were issued. The crowd felt the distribution this year was fairer than last year.
Heavy rains in the past days caused extensive damage across north Alabama. Rail service on the Kansas City Memphis & Birmingham line halted for three days due to washouts and landslides.
New York on April 8 reports August M. Collignon a produce commission merchant is negotiating with creditors at fifty cents on the dollar. Liabilities are said to total seventy two thousand dollars.
Albert Habedenk shot Amelia Frass in the back after she refused marriage and then killed himself. The girl will recover.
In Cincinnati on April 8 four bodies were pulled from the sunken burned steamer Golden Rule. One identified is Mate Riley, with authorities continuing to search for additional victims and cause.
The Washingtons defeated the Boston Unions today with a decisive 10 to 1 scoreline. Led by strong pitching and timely hitting, Washingtons built an early lead and maintained it throughout the game. Boston Unions struggled at the plate and on defense, failing to mount a comeback.
The South Boston Citizens Association met at Gray's Hall with President Robert F. Means. Members elected Robert Bishop as a member and urged the Board of Aldermen to erect a high school in South Boston. The group also backed widening Broadway near Dorchester Street by removing part of the Whitney estate. The proposal was adopted and forwarded to Alderman Flood. Col H W Wilson was thanked for an entertaining lecture.
Beard releases a report detailing civil service changes at the Boston Custom House from March 1, 1890 to March 1, 1892. It lists officer counts, abolished offices, vacancies filled by reinstatement or new appointees, and shifts within classified unclassified and excepted services. The department reports annual expense reductions totaling 62 748 dollars.
Aldermen continued investigation of the street department. Childs admitted asking Leonard for a bid but denied a contract. Leonard said a verbal agreement existed. City Solicitor Ludden urged referral to sue for missing wages. Weeks case to be pursued if guilty. Censure clause for the commissioners was struck. resolution adopted with changes.
Sir Julian Pauncefote met with Secretary Blaine as reports circulate that the modus vivendi between powers is perfected and will be announced soon. Officials at the Navy Department also weigh tonnage disputes with Norway and Sweden amid ongoing Behring Sea vessel instructions.
Senator Morrill, weakened by illness, left his home with his son for a Capitol visit but did not exit the car. His condition shows daily improvement, yet a Senate return is not expected for several weeks.
The cornerstone of the Grant tomb and monument in the city will be laid April 27. Mayor Grant issues a proclamation urging citizens to complete the fund needed for the undertaking, marking a fitting time to finish the project.
William Saunders, 45, of Dedham, was struck on the head by a brick that fell from a hod carrier ascending a ladder on Boylston Street yesterday. He was removed to the City Hospital with a bad scalp wound.
At 12 15 this morning Thomas Conroy was assaulted on Pitts street near South Margin street and robbed of a silver watch. Conroy reported the case to Station 3 officers and Cornelius Sullivan, 27, was arrested and jailed on the charge.
Forest I. Page, a switchman on the Eastern division of the Boston and Maine railroad, fell between cars while coupling at South Newmarket yesterday afternoon. He sustained fractures of both legs and is hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital. He resides in Rollinsford, New Hampshire.
Patrick Shaughnessey an 18 year old rope maker was caught in a gearing at Sewall Day cordage factory yesterday afternoon. His right arm was fearfully maimed and the limb was amputated below the shoulder at Massachusetts General Hospital. He lives at 386 Western Avenue Brighton.
At 6 55 last night an alarm from Box 56 reported a fire on the third floor at 159 Beach street. The blaze, also affecting the second floor tailor shop of M Soloman, caused $1500 damage to stock and building. The structure is owned by H D Hail.
The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds Paine's Celery Compound as a world renowned remedy. Professor Edward E. Phelps of Dartmouth College credits it as a cure for dyspepsia biliousness liver complaint neuralgia rheumatism and kidney troubles with repeated successes where others failed.
It is for sale by all druggists and can be bought in quantities of six bottles. It keeps perfectly with the last drop as potent as the first. Available from any respectable druggist.
Providence directors met at Hotel Dorrance to map a quick return to action after Burnham’s Albany briefing. Players will report at once and practice at Adelaide Park with exhibition games set for April 30 before the championship season opener April 14 vs Holy Cross. A new pitcher and personnel changes are expected as the club schedules games April 15 and 16 at New Haven.
At labor headquarters on Kneeland Street eighteen unions marched to Faneuil Hall for a reception to President Gompers. He praised labor and urged a fifty-four hour limit for women and children, urging broader organization and laws to cut hours. Resolution to publish editorials before May 1 passed.
A midnight blaze on Third street near Binney street gutted a one and a half story wooden building and spread to two unoccupied four story Herman block structures. Damage about 2000. Turpentine soaked cotton waste found in closets. Louis Herman detained on suspicion of arson.
Despatch from Dillon reports a two day old battle between cattlemen and a band of thieves on the Montana side of Windy River. Cattle men repulsed the attack with eight killed and many wounded. robbers suffered heavy losses.
News from Singapore dated April 8 reports that Malays have murdered officers Stewart and Harris in Pahang. In Pekan there is general panic as Europeans fortify a stockade and all women are moved to the river mouth for safety.
New York April 8 steamship lines announced a $3 hike in steerage fares from Europe to the United States. The raise funds the cost of shelter and upkeep for indigent ex convicts and paupers until repatriation is possible to Europe.
From St. Joan New Brunswick on April 8, bands of Nashwaak ice carried about half a million Gibson logs into the main river opposite Fredericton. Gibson 18, dubbed king of the Nashwaak, saw his timber drift away as the second pier of the Woodstock bridge in the river’s center collapsed under ice pressure, tearing down two large spans.
The Brick End roadhouse, near Lawrence, owned by Roger Ayoit, was burned tonight. The time-worn, uninsured building stood on the road and was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
A distracted citizen reported a fire at 7 10 last night after a bonfire flared on a vacant lot behind 2 Park square. The blaze was spotted by a store observer who pulled emergency Box 62 but the alarm proved needless.
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