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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1892
Page
2
Ethel Beaumont, a Bohemian muse of the stage, falls under the protection of Merry as they tour towns and cities. Rival Peter Sheeley draws her heart, Merry grows jealous and violent, and a knife is drawn. A nocturnal disturbance leads to tragedy and a surgeon’s grim file.
New Bedford April 14 The Davis Coast Wrecking Company arrived with word they pulled the schooner Lady Ellen from Hawes Shoal in Vineyard Sound and found the schooner John C Haynes signaling distress at Nantucket Shoals after a collision with the Wallace Maid. Haynes towed to port for repairs. Wallace Maid damage not reported.
Police found three year old Patrick in a dying, vermin-ridden state at 31 Silver Street in South Boston after his father Michael McDonough faced assault charges against his sister and his mother, Mrs. McDonough, served a year for assault and battery. The boy was taken to the Chardon Street Home by Special Agent Lake of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
In Detroit on April 14 the Republican State convention elected ex-Congressman Allen of Ypsilanti as temporary then permanent chairman. National delegates-at-large chosen were Delos A. Blodgett H O Young Charles W Wells and D M Ferry. A platform endorses President Harrison and leaves presidential candidate selection to Minneapolis in June. Enthusiastic references greet General Alger’s candidacy.
The Boston Merchants' Club held its monthly dinner in Newton at Woodland Park Hotel with fifty members present. President B F Stevens was honored after touring the West. Principal guest B M Richards attended as music was provided by the Boston Ideal and Olin Club. Otis R Weld and R M Field gave congratulatory addresses on Stevens's return, followed by a city drive and a visit to Cottage Hospital.
A quiet home wedding was held yesterday afternoon at 17 Magazine Street Cambridgeport. Miss Mary A. Gilman wed A Eugene Pendergast of Trenton New Jersey with Rev. Charles Olmstead officiating. The couple left for their future home in Trenton shortly after.
Readers may obtain the State engraving by calling at the Post office in Boston or by sending eight cents for tube and postage. The engraving is costly and a delivery expense will not be covered by the Post. Coupons resumed today and the offer will continue long enough to reach all readers.
Frank Williams, convicted under the habitual criminal act, was sentenced yesterday in Superior Criminal Court to twenty five years in the State Prison. Judge Fessenden noted no discretion remained but allowed discussion of a governor clemency path if reform is shown, while Williams claimed mistreatment at the inspector's office and questioned arrest records. The sentence was formally pronounced after Williams spoke.
Washington April 14 The Senate passed a bill to amend the act establishing circuit courts of appeals and regulating federal jurisdiction. It then considered a measure to add two judges to the Court of Claims and form two divisions. Debates centered on pensions for new judges with Am. Hoar supporting pensions, Coke opposing and Gray praising past justices. The amendment to require party-diverse appointments failed. The session adjourned until Monday.
J Worman, a first year Lawrence Scientific School student and Harvard sophomore, was found alone in his Albany room after an apparent accidental shooting. Doctors fear for his recovery while college officials describe him as a bright, cheerful student with strong athletic promise.
Boston and Albany offers tourist sleeping car service to Chicago and Cincinnati at 150 per berth. Weekly to Chicago departs Boston Tuesday at 6 45 p m train no 9 with April 19 via Michigan Central April 26 via Lake Shore. Fortnightly to Cincinnati departs Wednesday at 3 p m train no 5 April 20 and May 4 via N Y C L S and Big Four.
The Boston Druggists' Club of 35 members met at Young's yesterday afternoon to honor their late fellow member Solomon Carter. Resolutions were adopted and a committee was named to attend the funeral. Pr. T. Z. Jenks, 8. A. D. Sheppard, E. Waldo Carter, Francis Hollis led the group.
Washington April 14 House debate opens with Lodge presenting the petition of Lamont G. Burnham and 59 Boston Chamber members for a speedy bill on an international ratio between gold and silver. Debate over Henry George copyright excerpts and tariff reform precedes naval appropriation amendments as the House adjourns after lengthy discussion.
The Rutland Vermont district convention chose Col. Charles H. Joyce as permanent chair and F. M. Slade as secretary. Henry H. Powers was nominated for Congress, W. R. Page first delegate to the national convention, N. W. Fisk second, with Smith Wright and E. P. Gilson as alternates. Thomas B. Reed spoke in the Town Hall denouncing Democrats and praising Republicans.
Haverhill April 14 Special to the Post It was learned that the Haverhill and Groveland Street Railway Co was sold to the Industrial Improvement Co of Boston backing the Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill electric road The price paid was 125 per share The local road opposition at hearings led to an option and a new through electric line of about forty miles is planned with a new officer slate after tomorrow’s consummation
Brown's Valley residents brace for a historic event as troops unroll a vidette line around the reservation. Major Bernard will lead a bugler to fire the initial shot, triggering a chaotic rush toward the proposed city site twelve miles north and fifteen miles west. Fifty horsemen clash in the scramble to claim the future town.
The Massachusetts Fish and Game Association met at Young's Hotel with President Wiggin presiding. New members S W Curd F T Ru ter M J Riley N S Hotchkiss George R Alley Arthur H Alley and E W Osborn were elected. two membership applications were received. A committee was appointed to urge Governor to veto a trout selling bill deemed class legislation and harmful to state fishery policy.
Justice Forsaith in the Municipal Court ordered Wing Lee jailed until he pays the $600 claim of Auctioneer H. M. Hatch. Lee, once a prosperous laundryman in Lynn before the great fire, had his stock destroyed. He refused the oath and was committed to Charlies Street Jail after failing to satisfy the debt, with recent residence in Boston.
The new Messrs L G McIntosh & Co store on Boyiston street opened this morning with a full line of ladies misses and children's garments. Mr McIntosh, former cloak department manager at C F Hovey & Co for thirteen years, leads the venture. The formal opening featured invitations, lavish floral displays, and imported French garments. The six story building will house a workroom on the sixth floor and showrooms for furs dress goods laces and more on floors two through five.
Reed Gowell & Co at 52 Temple Place guarantee a fit with a full line of desirable gloves. An Easter window display attracts attention and suggests shoppers cannot do better than buying gloves from them.
Seventy five Master Bakers Association of Massachusetts members gathered at the American House for their annual social and dinner last evening. Louis L. Merry chaired the event and introduced guests: Charles M. Rogers of Worcester Edward Kemble vice president of Boston Chamber of Commerce G. Z. Bowiman and John C. Loud.
A curtain in the Hot Sing laundry at 144 Chelsea street Charlestown caught fire last night. An alarm from Box 424 at 8 10 reported the blaze. No damage occurred.
A Boston audience notes Mme Bernhardt’s portrayal of Marguerite Gauthier in Camille at Tremont Theatre. The review lauds her refinement and restrained tragedy, praising the sacrifice and emotional depth, supported by Fleury and a strong company. The season closes with Lonighs La Losea and Leah and Pauline Blanchard.
Charles Frohman’s New York stock company staged The Lost Paradise at Hollis Street Theatre last night. The Boston and New York casts drew mixed praise with Mordaunt and Johnson highlighted for strong performances while some leads and supporting players lagged behind their Boston counterparts. The show will run the rest of the week.
Neil Burgess's Circus will parade this morning at Park Theatre led by the circus band wagon. The route runs from Washington and Brookline to Northampton Tremont Cornhill Tremont Row Court Street Leverett Causeway Haverhill Haymarket Dock Devonshire Franklin to Washington then Brookline Street. No show this evening. performances resume Saturday afternoon and evening.
The Boston Museum hosts a benefit for Mr. E. L. Davenport on Saturday evening. The program features the second act of The Magistrate, the third act of London Assurance, and the fourth act of Camille, marking his first such benefit at this venue.
A promotional piece argues that Lone Sto Cotton Picker Company stock promises phenomenal dividends similar to Western Union and Bell Telephone. It claims large profits are within reach and urges careful investigation at 81 Milk Street Boston where the machine can be seen and shares bought.
The article notes strong anti free coinage sentiment with delegates not instructed but endorsing Grover Cleveland. The Boyd faction makes its case without trouble, indicating clear support for the Cleveland doctrine amid internal party divisions.
The Boyd and Martin factions fought through the night for credentials as delegates to the national convention. A test vote favored Boyd 800 to 97. Delegates at large named include Governor Boyd and Milton Doolittle. A platform backed Cleveland, rail regulation, and McKinley bill opposition. Bryan's silver coinage measure failed 229 to OA amid a chaotic scene on stage.
A fine window display at 395 Washington Street features a large revolving pyramid of youths' clothing and blooming potted plants. The opposite window showcases men's suits spring overcoats and a wide array of boys' and men's clothing with attractive flowers in view.
Frank Whittier aged 39 a sailor with unknown residence attempted a somersault in McQuesten's lumber yard on Border street and fell. He broke his right leg at the ankle joint and was carried to the City hospital for treatment.
J C Wardwell aged 62 died suddenly yesterday at 4 p m while visiting at 112 Cambridge street Dr Simpson pronounced death natural causes Undertaker Tinkham took charge of the body Friends notified George Smith of the Cincinnati hopes to bat stronger this season He has been very weak with the stick for the last couple of years.
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