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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1894
Page
1
The Southern season begins in Atlanta as games to decide Dixie league honors run through September 19. Major southern cities are represented in the league, reviving historic baseball fervor. Meanwhile a local furnishing goods line urges readers to buy ties from 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.
The Massachusetts Homoeopathic Society held the first day of its fourth annual meeting. Members traveled to Westboro to visit the Insane Hospital, then returned to Boston for a reception at the Vendome with about 130 attendees. Governor Greenhalge and others spoke on the profession, with emphasis on truth and inclusion of women. Upcoming schedule listed for Steinert Hall events.
Charlie E Barnet aged years is under arrest at Station 6 on a charge of breaking and entering an Old Colony freight car on Foundry street siding and stealing a case of shoes valued at 4 dollars. The property was recovered at arrest.
Malden, April 10. Chief of Police Lanus N. Pitcher has tendered his resignation to Mayor Stevens, effective Monday. Pitcher was appointed in January 1893 by Mayor Winn.
Artistic and practical fixtures offered with latest patterns best material and finest workmanship. Inspection invited.
Albany voting yields a fusion upset as Honest Elections party candidate Oren E. Wilson defeats James Rooney for mayor by an estimated 3400. Republicans gain control of aldermen and supervisors, with arrests cited in Ward 7 amid lively street crowds and heated polling-day activity.
A five story Derby Kilmer & Pond Desk Co building on Vernon street burned last night after oil and varnish storage fueled a stubborn blaze. Two alarms summoned Cambridge and local crews. combined efforts saved lower floors but caused heavy water damage. About 25 of 80 workers in finishing suffered layoffs. total loss around 20 000 dollars, insured. Fire blamed on spontaneous combustion with railroad proximity as contributing factor. An injury occurred when Oscar Quigley cut his foot while assisting hose 5 crews.
About 40 Boston merchants met at Parker House to oppose a rapid transit subway plan. William G. Harris was elected president with Joseph A. Jackson as vice president and Samuel J. Byrne as secretary. The group adopted resolutions claiming the subway would not relieve congestion and would harm business and travel.
Lawyer Reed pressed Dr. Parker during a lengthy hearing on public institutions. The crowd watched cross examination as Mr. Reed pressed for verifiable orders and improvements while Dr. Parker defended supply practices amid a tense atmosphere. The discussion shifted when Herrick's death was touched upon, the room quieting as relief spread.
The scene centers on Mrs Lincoln and onlookers in a hearing room where observers comment on appearances while questioning why the books are not produced. A reporter notes a plucky woman as the lawyer and General Donaghue appear, and the crowd presses for immediate access to the records.
A feminine whisper apologizes about Susie having to go home before the news could be shared. The little woman in the corner receives the faint remark, revealing a sense of urgency and unfinished communication.
Superintendent Soule of the Brookline Gas Company was assaulted by three unknown men at Ashland Place around six last evening. He was knocked down and suffered a broken right arm above the elbow before the assailants fled. he was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
At the Connecticut Republican League convention in New Haven on April 10 W S Wortman of Bethel proposed excluding all newspaper men. Amendments sought to limit exclusions by paper but ultimately the convention voted to allow all newspaper men to remain as officers were elected and business concluded.
In Lockport New York on April 10 Republicans won majorities electing a mayor and five of six aldermen. The city is typically Republican by margins of 50 to 100.
The sixth annual reunion of New Hampton Institute alumni and students drew speeches by Mrs. M. Dyer Judge Bean Preston and M B Bryant. Letters from Congressman Walker and Professor Meservey were read. A business meeting elected officers including President N N B Bryant and Secretary Treasurer Manson Leavy.
A lively concert was held last night in Armory Hall at War ren and Dudley streets under Charles Landers of the Dear born School. Featured performers included Mrs. Charles M. Towne, Carl Browne, Professor Charles M. Barker, Miss Gilbert, Miss Great, and Miss H A Washburn of Australia with piano pieces, readings, and banjo numbers by first-class artists.
The United States Chilean claims commission finished deliberations. Total claims against Chile were about 15.5 million dollars with an amount awarded against Chile of 248,196 dollars.
The Harrington family at 7 Bolton Street Somerville report he shot himself in the head yesterday morning. He was found unconscious and died before Dr. White arrived. About 56, he endured despondency and was famed for his crops and prize worthy fruit displays across Boston area. He leaves a grown family.
A cablegram to Messrs Chandler and Ritchie from the European Union of Astronomers announces the discovery of a bright comet with tail by Mr Holmes, an amateur astronomer of London England. The reported position is April 9 at midnight right ascension 17 hours 58 minutes declination 71 degrees 30 minutes.
In Boston the fire commission controversy continues with Alderman Lomasney pressing for access to four years of official records. Dr Parker arrives late to testify on Long Island fire safety while Brandeis and Reed clash over Egan's report and past disclosures.
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