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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1895
Page
9
Berlin reports Prince Bismarck rested after celebrations. He met Styrian deputies and Austrian German students, urging patience toward rivals in the Austro Hungarian monarchy. He led cheers for Emperor Franz Joseph.
In East Boston at Hibernia Hall 1500 spectators, including Dr Granger and Dr O Keefe, packed the crowd for the Noddle Island Athletic Club event under Johnnie Hickey. The card featured bouts with McGrell vs Bray, Mace vs Mahoney, Foley vs McDonald, Cassidy vs Brown, Gallagher vs Yonson, and the main by Cy Hickey vs Patsey Fenton. Cyrus Hickey and Fenton demonstrated clever technique while Jack McGee kept the audience laughing as announcer.
Berlin report notes King Oscar would abdicate if rupture occurs. Crown Prince is disliked by Norwegian malcontents and would not yield. General staff reportedly says Norway may suffer consequences afterward.
Dispatches from Calcutta report Umra Khan followers moving back to their homes. Lieutenant Fowler and other captives are safe in camp. Simla despatches say Colonel Kelly defeated the enemy on the 9th and relieved the British party at Maatuj after being surrounded for eight days.
Princeton defeated Georgetown 9 to 8 at Washington as timely hits and Georgetown errors in the seventh and eighth innings decided the game. Needon's umpiring drew dissatisfaction from locals. Batters were Altman Wilson Williams for Princeton and McCreery O Mahoney Sullivan for Georgetown.
The new Commonwealth avenue boulevard was opened yesterday from the Boston line to Centre Newton Centre. It is described as a top macadamized road project with both roadways completed. Over a mile of parkway is now accessible and Sections 2 and 3 between Centre street and Washington street West Newton are hoped to be finished by early summer.
In Lewes Delaware on April 16 a strange paralytic illness described as beri beri struck the crew of nearly thirty on the ship Daniel Barnes docked at Delaware Breakwater after sailing from Cebu Philippines with hemp. Quarantine will be strict until symptoms abate with three sailors taken to the national quarantine hospital.
Mrs Phebe Jenks occupies an Otis Place mansion once a finishing school, turning the second floor into a single room studio. Her North facing space offers a water view with antique furnishings, and she has two New York commissions among notable portraits including Mrs Julia C R Dorr. She rose to fame in her late twenties and is regarded as a premier child portraitist, with works displayed at St Botolph and local studios. She lives at 290 Marlboro Street with her son Burton Pickering Jenks and family, and maintains daily hours 3 to 5.
Six well known cross country horses formerly hunted with Meadowbrook hounds were sold today at the American Horse Exchange in New York. Imp. The Irishman brought $7200 to Amsterdams Hon. John Sanford. Tramway sold for $32 to J. H. Kernochan. Canuck for $535 to W. S. Cameron. Antler $210 to J. J. Dwyer. Sweetheart $400 and Cinderella $500 to H. Johnson.
Colonel J. T. Waterman, private secretary to Speaker Crisp, died in Atlanta on April 16 after arriving in the city in good health and suffering apoplexy last night. He was a prominent Georgia figure.
In a domestic exchange, Paterfamilias notes Alice's transition toward womanhood while Materfamilias acknowledges the change and continues the conversation.
Police continue the case against Angus Gilbert with new findings from the barn and cellar, locating the crime scene and detailing alleged acts and a possible temporary insanity defense. The medical examiner confirms a fatal blow to Alice Sterling and the inquest is set for Dorchester Municipal Court pending grand jury action.
The 8-year-old Alice Sterling was laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery after a double service at a Savin Hill church. The ceremony drew about 800 in the Baker Memorial Church and thousands more at the graveside, with police presence and floral tributes.
Advertises low prices on men suits and furnishings at a Boston shop near Union Station. Claims $8.25 suits equal $165 elsewhere, with various all wool options and spring overcoats offered at deep discounts. Describes easy transit routes and location details to attract shoppers.
A local retailer advertises Everyday Suits for boys aged 5 to 14 with prices from $1 to $5. It promotes Genuine Corduroy Knee Pants, Combination Suits, and Black Clay D. B. Suits and Fancy Worsted Suits at prices below downtown levels, claiming long experience and personal attention enable low prices.
Angus D Gilbert the accused killer of little Alice Sterling spent a quiet day at Charles Street Jail after transfer from Dorchester Municipal Court. He underwent the standard inmate inquiry and was placed in a tier reserved for those awaiting trial under tight surveillance to prevent any potential escapes or harm.
Dr. Draper refused to discuss the examination of Alice Sterling's body while Judge Churchill claimed the report disputes public theories that Gilbert enticed and assaulted the girl. The examiner said he would publish his findings when called as a witness, keeping details sealed until trial begins.
Platt uses a confidential letter printed by the Tribune to attack Mayor Strong of New York City over removing police commissioners Charles H. Murray and Michael Kerwin. The letter, signed by party officials, claims the mayor seeks to cripple the Republican organization and cites Edward Lauterbach’s remarks. Hackett and Odell deny official authority for the letter’s publication or its use of State committee power.
Ex United States Senator James F. Wilson lay critically ill at his Fairfield home with paralysis of the brain and was not expected to survive the night. The 67 year old Ohio born politician served multiple terms in Congress representing Iowa and earlier periods in the Senate ending in 1895 with successor John H. Gear.
Mrs. Thomas Ferguson, once listed as in danger after an attack by her son Edward Ferguson, improved to be removed from the dangerous list. Edward Ferguson disappeared after the assault. police search efforts have been ongoing without success, and residents urge his capture.
Putnam Connecticut April 16 The Mechanicsville woollen mill will resume May 1 after an eighteen month shutdown. Mills in the area employing 2% workers plan to reopen within a week with idle labor returning to work.
Chicago reports funeral details for McQuaid, league baseball umpire, who died at his brother Frank Lawler's residence. He was widely known for his long service in the major leagues.
Four police inspectors hid in wait at 39 Court Street to catch burglars after a night of surveillance. A man named Herbert E Page entered with a partner William S Manning. Page, 82, is an expert safe opener previously linked to police work. Manning, 87, is a machinist. Both held numerous lock picks and lawyer business cards.
Governor Atkinson bid in the Northeastern railroad for Georgia at foreclosure for 100000. The line runs forty miles from Athens to Lula on the Southern. The state previously endorsed 260000 in bonds and may operate the line unless a lease is offered. Georgia already owns the Western and Atlantic railroad.
Howard Gould's 20 water Niagara was launched at Bristol and will be ready for a trial trip in a few days. It is the same style as the Isolde. C Oliver Iselin head of the cup defender syndicate, Nat Herreshoff, and a visitor inspected the plating as rivets were being set. Iselin also viewed the Niagara.
In Bello ws Falls on April 16 William Burke years old fell from the Boston and Maine bridge above the falls. He was foundry worker for Osgood and Barker and had been in Walpole with three companions. Burke was intoxicated at the time.
The first annual sunlight dance of JMS Division 10 is set for this afternoon in Kossuth Hall at Tre Mont and Sarsfield streets Roxbury. Lieutenant Daniel Curran serves as sail manager for the event running from 1 to 6 in the afternoon.
Bri steamer Newfoundland arrived in Halifax on April 16 reporting a total catch of 18 764 ekins and a net value of 18 616 dollars. The American Wringer Company at 13 146 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangles and sweepers repairs with prompt mail service and Tremont 764 contact.
Free medical services for 30 days will be provided by Dewe Co at 7 Boylston Street Rooms 1. Examinations and treatments are free. Hours are 9 to 3 and 6 to 9. Genders welcome.
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