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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1894
Page
2
Prince Thomas Besolow, a freshman at Williams College, will leave in August to return to Liberia where he is to rule a Vel people region. He follows his uncle, the current Vel ruler, who is described as a heavy drinker.
Prince Besolow, son of King Armah of Vel, explains his exile and education in America. He recalls his uncle Jualusaw's usurpation, family tragedy, and wealth loss before his planned return to Africa this fall, with brief stops in France, England, and Germany. Besolow lectured in New York, Boston, and Springfield and plans to sell West investments to fund his voyage home. He hails from Bendoo near Pissy Lake in Liberia's Grand Cape Mount.
King Momolu Massoquee of the Jabocca tribe of Liberia, educated and 21, travels to the United States to address large Massachusetts churches in the coming weeks. He discusses mission impacts, past schooling, and plans to support relief for his people before returning home next month.
Dr Dewey, a leading Boston physician and specialist, offers free medical services during severe times. Offices at Hotel Pelham on Boylston Street open 9 to 1 and 2 to 6 and 7 to 8 p m Sundays 10 to 4 p m.
A Wells Fargo messenger on the Southern express was shot at near Oklahoma Territory’s desolate stretch. One bandit was killed and another captured after dynamite failed to breach the baggage car. Two pursuers pursued the fleeing gang, recovering two horses and sending word to Pond Creek for pursuit.
The 14 year old Carmelia Pepe accused Francesca D'Iorio, a bootblack, of assault after meeting in Baxter Street and on a Puritan steamer. She lived at 48 Endicott Street before seeking help from Caroline Pasquale. Her mother and brother arrived from Italy Sunday as a warrant for D'Iorio's arrest is issued for Thursday.
A Lake Erie and Western passenger train derailed near Tyner City, Bourbon County, injuring two unidentified men and badly wounding John Baldwin and Nathaniel Brinkerton. John Shaw, a brakeman, was killed when cars tumbled down a ten foot embankment after the wreck. Fire from the smoking car was extinguished by the locomotive’s water.
Henry McConnell a four year old lodging house keeper at 2 Hollis Street was arrested on an indictment warrant for receiving about $2000 worth of clothing stolen from Jackson & Son at 848 Washington Street on Feb 9. The theft was committed by two men named Davis and Freeland who were arrested at the time and McConnell is alleged to have taken the goods to New York where they were sold. The property will probably be recovered.
The case American Bell Telephone Company vs Western Union Telegraph Company and others was heard by Judge Putnam on whether the Circuit Court erred in permitting a dismissal without prejudice so the suit could proceed in another court. Appellants counsel included William G. Russell Judge BE Rockwood Hoar and James J. Storrow. Complainants counsels were Josiah H. Benton Jr. and John F. Dillon.
The piece notes false stock panics on State Street dissipating as investors buy 5 per cent Treasury bonds. Boston bankers benefit from holdings at 6 per cent while market prices rebound. It cites General Electric, Union Pacific, and other properties as preserved through receivership and poised for better times. Railways see weaker demand, coal stocks slump, and grain deliveries in Chicago fall compared with early March.
A Common Council special committee forms to establish an East Boston emergency hospital. A site visit will occur early this week to pick a location and Councilman Bradley plans to seek a $50,000 appropriation at the next council meeting.
The Central Building League will decide today on a general lockout to settle labor troubles. About a score of strikes are active and workers favor halting operations to press demands. A lockout could idle 60,000 men, threatening Chicago’s largest strike since the railway tieup if builders do not back down.
There was a sugar price surge on the New York stock exchange this morning amid belief Congress may not pass the tariff bill, allowing the Sugar Trust to keep large profits under the McKinley law.
Scranton Penn April 10 The Frothingham arcade the citys largest retail building was nearly burned out by a morning blaze Over a dozen dealers lost their premises and losses are estimated at about 100000.
The World reports that starting May 1 it will sell coal in New York and Brooklyn for 4 50 per ton without profit to pressure coal dealers to lower prices to reasonable figures.
A Brooklyn group plans a summer pilgrimage to Lourdes to petition at the shrine where the Bernadette vision began. The itinerary includes Antwerp's exposition Brussels Waterloo Paris and a stay at Lourdes the week of August 12 for the Assumption ceremonies.
The Reading railroad receiver ship special master filed in U S Court a report recommending the receivers be authorized to surrender the last of the Susquehanna Canal.
The discussion following the arrest and conviction of Andrew McCance for selling obscene literature centers on banning versus interpreting the Decameron. Reverend Frederick B. Allen of the Watch and Ward Society argues for treating the work as part of classic literature while condemning a cheap edition with explicit passages aimed at youths. He emphasizes protecting young readers rather than attacking Bocaccio's genius.
Somerville society followed Butterfield versus Smith as Mr. Arthur C. Smith trespassed too often for tennis balls. Mrs. Butterfield sprayed with a garden hose, caused Mr. Smith to assault her pets, fined $50 in Police Court. He appealed, later paid damages in Philadelphia and apologized.
Survivors of the bark Bel mont wreck off Provincetown were transported to Boston by train. Steward John Stevens, injured ashore with a broken arm, died next morning. He is a Boston resident at 7 Foster street, leaving a wife. Vessel sailed March 19 from Port Spain via Trinidad and Cuba to Boston. Captain Hagan of Prospect Ferry Maine and mate Charles Carlson are named. Owners are John B. Emery & Co.
A taxation committee member reports the measure leaning six to five in favor of double taxing corporate stocks. The bill also seeks mandatory property disclosure under threat of court action.
Superintendent Stump of the immigration bureau will visit this port to discuss a uniform system for examining immigrants. He will explain to Immigration Inspector Skeffington that current plans vary by city and New York’s method will shape the proposed standard. He also plans to visit other New England cities before returning to Washington.
The Board of Street Commissioners preserved the city from costly damages by reestablishing Seaver street along its former lines after park officials had claimed the right to confiscate a public thoroughfare. Ward 21 to Blue Hill Avenue route would have required over $100 000 in damages. Augustus Parker Horace B. Sargent and A F Hayden spoke for reestablishment.
Lizzie Desmond of 49 West Third Street South Boston was arrested at 2 AM by Div. 2 officers after a man named William Barron, Tremont Street tailor, claimed Lizzie took $45 from him during the night. Barron’s story was credited by the officers.
Maynard selects no liquor licenses including for druggists. Town had voted a license last week and now faces questions. Officials justify the move by noting no town funds were appropriated for enforcement this year unlike $500 last year, amid claims of biased enforcement against illegal vendors.
An old detective recounts infamous thieves linked to Massachusetts and neighboring states. Plin White, a former newspaper seller, died penniless after release from Ohio prison. John Hughes was killed robbing a New Jersey safe after gambling losses. Gareth, alias Big John, escaped Sing Sing but died after falling through a Brooklyn stairwell.
The speaker opines on legendary criminals who stole vast fortunes yet died destitute. He argues backers finance and control thieves, profiting while the culprits face ruin. Names like Plin, George Howard, Jesse Allen, Dutch Hendricks, Kerwin Carr, and others illustrate the fate of these high‑flying crooks.
The New York stock row centers on ousting the current management as stockholders may vote to issue new stock at seventy five. The Reading Jones-Little report is delayed and described as exhaustive, with fifteen pages to cover and lengthy commentary.
Mayor Matthews and City Solicitor Bailey push a new subway bill, with details withheld until the legislative committee's reading. Drafting has occupied several days, and sources say the measure largely reflects the subway commissioners wishes.
Washington April 10 The Democratic caucus will discuss repealing the state bank tax and consider raising national bank circulation to par value of bonds though likely to fail. The Senate will meet daily at noon for a week and take up the tariff bill at 1 should proceed without delays. The Senate interstate commerce committee studied a pooling bill but made no move.
Val le jo Cal April 10 The board of naval officers detailed by Secretary Herbert to inspect the monitor Monterey and report her efficiency and sea going qualities machinery and proficiency of crew has concluded its labors. The exact text is not given out but it is understood that everything connected with the monitor was found to be in excellent condition.
The delivery division promotes John W. Crowell Robert S Nadine Albert F Ritchie David W Boynton Horace B Lambert and Timothy J Shea all effective April 7 1894 with salaries rising to 1200 1100 1900 900 800 700 and 700 respectively. William A Dando joins the mailing division from April 10 at 600 per year. Crowell has served 38 years and Nadine 28 years in the Post Office Department.
cargo remains unrecovered as gale and heavy seas thwart rescue efforts. Walter Friend & Co. expresses confidence in the captain and underwriters' agent amid ongoing wreck supervision.
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