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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1889
Page
2
A massive blaze swept the Lowell division freight yard of the Boston and Maine at Lowell street causing extensive damage. Firemen battled heat from exploding cars, naphtha, and grain elevators as offices burned. Loss tallied toward $500000 with 30000 bushels of grain and fifty freight cars destroyed.
The Savannah cotton mill, built in 1870, burned this afternoon from a heated spindle in the mule room. Loss estimated at 100000 with 49000 insured. About 100 workers escaped through windows as flames consumed the building in about an hour. The mill, largest of its kind in the city, was owned by John Flannery and leased to L M Warfield. insurance included Hartford and Connecticut policies.
At 8:20 last evening Box 82 reported a small fire in the rear of 12 Lenox street in the dwelling house of Michael Finley caused by a kerosene lamp upset. A still alarm at 2:30 yesterday afternoon noted a chimney fire at 248 Commercial avenue with no damage.
Charles H. Hoyt reports Park Theatre funds missing after treasurer George F. Krewolf vanished with a $2,177 cheque and unaccounted cash. Police probe follows a string of telegraph missives, as Hoyt estimates total losses near $5,000 from two weeks of performances at the Park. The case notes Krewolf’s physical description and a possible link to a Charlestown woman.
An AP despatch from Professor Holden of Lick Observatory reports an approximate orbit for the comet found March 31 by Barnard. Professor Schubert computed the orbit and the comet may brighten 7000 to 8000 times, with a sun distance near four million miles. It should be carefully observed on March 26.
The Historical Society held a special meeting in Providence on April 9 in memory of its late president Professor Gammell Addresses were delivered by Vice-President Horatio Rogers Reverend Samuel F Caldwell D D Professor John L Lincoln of Brown University Reverend James G Vose D D of the Beneficent Congregational Church Professor Albert Harkness of Brownsey ex Governor W W Hoppin and Benjamin Thurston Esq
Bradford urges the Legislature to seek an authoritative ruling from the Supreme Judicial Court on Public Statutes chapter 47 section 1 to clarify current attendance laws. He cites the constitutional provision and the Answ er of the Justices as precedent and asks the Post to influence lawmakers to obtain a pro forma opinion for guidance before further amendments or repeal.
New York yacht clubs debate Dunraven challenge as volunteers defend the cup aboard the fastest boat Volunteer. Officials note plans for three races and discuss outside-course conditions. Beverly and Salem yards bustle with preparations as vessels are overhauled and launched for the season.
In a South End afternoon rail, the Athletics of Philadelphia defeated the Bostons 9 to 8 after a power display led by Robinson who hit a homer with Bauer and Brouthers also homering. Clarkson and Ganzel starred for Boston while Richardson and Seward produced key hits for the visitors. The double umpire system was used and judged generally satisfactory.
Fragmented results show multiple city teams with scores such as Philadelphia Brooklyn 7, Metropolis 13. Chicago All Americas 9 1. Cincinnati Cleveland 4. Milwaukee 4. St. Louis 11 Pittsburgh 6. Washington Washingtons 7 Newark entries appear incomplete and require context for full meaning.
The Mystic Valley Club banquet at the Thorndike featured Judge Robert C. Pitman Rev. Reuen Thomas and Henry B. Metcalf as guests. Pitman urged Massachusetts to adopt prohibition, praising enforcement in Rhode Island and warning against liquor trade influence. He outlined four principles favoring a strong prohibitory law and endorsed state education to guide policy. Thomas argued licensing sanctions fail to curb the evil.
The Kinder garten for the Blind at Day and Centre streets Jamaica Plain hosted a reception by its visiting ladies committee. Dr. Samuel Eliot presided as the program featured recitations, piano, and bird songs by about thirty bright blind children. Rev. Dr. Gordon and Dr. Brooks spoke on liberty through education and urged support. A letter from Helen Keller was read praising the training, and donors discussed raising 26 000 dollars for endowment and 5 000 to 7 000 annually for operations.
The Woman's Educational and Industrial Union plans to move to 98 Boylston Street on May 1 after a farewell event at 74 Boylston Street. A large crowd attended the evening featuring the Schumann quartet and tributes to Dr. Clisby who sailed for Europe.
A second meeting in the Church of the Good Samaritan discussed building an Episcopal church on the Back Bay corner of Gainsborough and Falmouth streets. Henry M. Whitney offers land at 150 a foot and a church cost of 75,000 with a 10,000 donation and mortgage at 5 percent. Target is a church and chapel for 800 seating about 80,000 total. 50,000 subscribed by May 1 to begin work. The Messiah Church community backs the effort. Rev Henry F. Allen may lead. Pledges of 6,600 reported, and 10,000 to 11,000 bequests noted. Committees of locals and ladies canvassers appointed to gather funds.
Harvard University calendar lists April 10 events including student registration from 8 45 a m to noon and an overseers meeting at 11 a m at 50 State Street Boston. April 11 12 features physics lectures by Peirce Michelson at Jefferson Laboratory and related topics. April 12 covers applications of Physical Science with Bowditch presenting at 8 p m.
James E. Atus Timothy J Hinckley Clarence M Dunbar and Dennis T Corkery were appointed policemen yesterday in a formal city action.
In Chicago the Interstate Commerce Railway Association met for the first time since A F Walker was elected chair man. Nearly all roads were represented and the group agreed to enforce the interstate commerce act and learn by experience its practicality. The next session is set for the second Tuesday in July. In New York the trunk line presidents backed higher east bound livestock rates and lower car rates while beef transport costs rose. Final action awaits Western road review and New Jersey Central joined the association.
Ex Alderman John H Lee had no basis to claim he would remove Brighton high school principal Mr Wormelle over diploma disputes. The elder Lee’s son George was deemed a special student last year and awarded a diploma after committee intervention. This year Thomas J Lee faced disciplinary action but was readmitted after committee review amid rumors of political motives by Wormelle, a radical Republican active in district politics.
John Donnelly of Chester Place was killed yesterday afternoon when he was struck by a train at the Heath Street crossing of the Boston and Albany railroad. The fatal accident occurred near the crossing and left no immediate details on witnesses or investigation.
A long list of shoe company representatives from cities across the United States visits Atlanta and other locales, showcasing boot and shoe trade connections. Names include W S Everett, W W Draper, Kingsbury, Slingluff, Halle, Nixon, Stevenson, Perry, Smith, Sweet, Mann, Asiel, Brown, Drake, Coughlin, Benckenstein, Crane, Schnadig, Greensfelder, Brooks, Dovenmuehle, Farnum, Wallace, Henderson, Gerhart, Doe, Howell, Hinkle, Dixon, Blam, Obendorf er, Branham, Marks, Wallace, Henson, Roney, Warren, Streng, Rosenberg, Grauman, Craddock, Witt, Coleman, Nussbaum, Singleton, Goodbar, Vogel, Carter, Hall, Throne, Witt, Carter, Kilbourne, Wollner, Stern, Trimble, Moore, Hollins, Carter, Hall, Richardson, Brickhouse, Laird, Stern, Meany, Fleishman, Wingo, Kelley, Lindsley, Opel, Brown, Clark, Freeman, Henry, Nettleton, Bell, Spahr, Wallace.
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