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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
5
A specially summoned grand jury will hear evidence in the Angus D. Gilbert murder case. Prosecution aims for a true bill to bring Gilbert to trial soon. The district attorney seeks a speedy proceeding, with several witnesses to be summoned, including Gilbert's sister.
Reports say Gilbert faced with rumors of engagement to Maggie Dick a dressmaker, while his visits to Savin Hill station suggest a steady pattern of meetings. Neighbors recall an average fortnightly habit and note the last known meeting occurred about three weeks ago.
Angus Gilbert from Musquodoboit Halifax County faces murder charges in the Savin Hill case involving Alice Sterling. Locals express disbelief, noting the defendant's family history. An uncle on the maternal side has been insane and in an asylum for 25 years, and an aunt has periodic insanity.
The Brookline Gas Light Commission reports on the company’s accounts detailing the Boston contract asset, charges to street mains service pipes meters and gas machinery, and open accounts totaling 87. It notes transfers to other accounts in 1894 1895 and outlines dismantling and abandonment of old works after Brighton completion with only Brookline gas holders and a boiler engine generator active.
Mrs Diplomy Upham, 80, of Somerville, was thrown from a carriage and killed near Woodlawn Cemetery Everett yesterday afternoon. The horse, owned by nephew 8. D. Orne, bolted after he alighted to help Upham from the vehicle. The horse veered, struck a tree, and Upham died from a concussion as bystanders and Dr. Troc attended.
The flood causes extensive damage across Portland and nearby towns with mills, bridges, and houses washed away. A wooden mill on Water Street owned by John H. Hooper sinks after strong river currents, while the York mills boiler room floods and halts operations. The Deering mill stands precariously, Springs Island residents evacuate by boat, and the vast log boom threatens further destruction as the river widens and crews battle the surge.
Brattleboro VT April 17 It is settled that S N Alexander Jr cashier of Fall Mountain Paper Co and Foreman Fitzgerald of the paint works drowned after launching a cedar canoe from Bellows Falls down the Connecticut River They were last seen near East Putney at about 3 pm yesterday A search with boats and teams found their canoe in an eddy two miles below and further search will wait for flood recession The flood damaged areas include sand packed meadows wrecked roads and heavy cleanup with trains and highways heavily disrupted
Concord N H April 17 Direct communication with the south resumed on the Concord and Montreal railroad this afternoon the first passenger trains from Boston reached Concord at 7 pm. Washouts near Bow Wall delayed some services but work crews quickly filled openings and restored true time on the main line. Repairs continue with trains not running to White River Junction until tomorrow night.
Dramatic matters fill Boston's stages with well attended Easter week shows. The Tremont hosts The Baseball Boys tonight with extra Patriots' Day performances. Lions and Leonso brothers entertain at Grand Museum while Mrs Langtry plans England tour and New York season. Multiple acts from Charcot to Daly's comedians play across city venues with matinees and holiday programs.
The report notes major washouts on the lower bridge and Hast Concord road as Sewall's Falls lighting plant operates at night illuminating streets for the first time since Sunday. Fast Day is observed as a legal holiday in New Hampshire while the Supreme Court sits. Judge Blodgett arrived from Franklin this forenoon and presides. The jury trial planned for tomorrow was ready since Monday morning, contingent on his arrival.
The Androscoggin freshet peaked at 11:30 pm with twelve feet of water over the Jay Paper Mills dam, a section of the stone dam washed away. By 2:30 pm yesterday it had receded three feet, and mills anticipate resuming operations within days as damage proved not serious. Residents along the riverfront evacuated to escape the record flood.
Notices posted in New Bedford mills announce restoration of the former wage schedule following actions by Fall River manufacturers. Local workers eye impact as details remain scarce.
Rochester New Hampshire April 17 The Northern division of the Boston and Maine railroad remains blocked with trains unable to reach north of Ossipee Valley though dispatchers say traffic may reopen by noon tomorrow. Canadian Pacific express and beef trains continue via Rochester and Alton Bay as more than seventy five passengers and 150 pieces of baggage are moved through to Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Fall River, April 17 Secretary Robert Howard of the Mule Spinners Association urges the combined unions of the city to tender Mr. C. D. Borden, owner of the Iron Works mills, a testimonial for his noble act in restoring wages. This move aims to spur similar wage restorations by other mills in New England.
About thirty weavers at the Geneva mill in North Providence went on strike again. Senator elect Ulmann, owner of the mill, could not explain the cause. The strikers claim leaders from the recent walkout were discharged.
Bellows Falls Vermont April 17 William Burke 27 an employee in the foundry fell into the Connecticut from the New Hampshire side of the Boston and Maine bridge opposite here and drowned. The railway later reported the first train through to White River Junction at 9 am unlocking routes and allowing trains to run through in all directions.
In Hanover on April 17, after four days of disruption, accumulated mail and express matter reached the town. Hundreds of students and residents gathered around the post office anxiously awaiting letters and newspapers. The scene showed how cut off residents were from tidings from the outside world as water slowly receded.
Portsmou th trains expected to run again between Portsmouth and North Conway on the northern division after three days of flood shutdown. A large force repairs Bear Camp River washouts between West Centre Ossipee and Madison. Milton danger passes and trains run today over the bridge at a slow speed.
Paine Furniture Company argues that furniture value lies in use not price. The notice warns bargain furniture often buys low cost but high annoyance due to flimsy construction. It urges buyers to consider long term satisfaction over immediate cheapness.
Plymouth New Hampshire April 17 A three year old child of Alvin Brainerd drowned after slipping into a pool left by floodwaters. The Pemigewasset Valley branch remains unrepaired and mail is carried by team. The first Boston train to Plymouth in three days arrived this afternoon.
Grant Eby the boy wonder and James Ryan will open a three nights pool contest this evening at Bruce and Paige's billiard parlors. Games will be 600 balls in blocks of 200 each evening. Eby recently defeated De Ore the world champion in New York. Ryan is regarded as one of New England's best. the showdown should be very exciting. The Post Trick Top spins fifty different ways. For sale at the office of the Post.
Sun Cook New Hampshire residents report heavy flood damage in low lands as Congford and Montreal trains resume via the village. Main track remains closed until week’s end while Suncook Valley trains continue and freights are hoped to run by Thursday night. Water levels fall, but losses are extensive.
At 6 46 last night an outward freight engine and an oil tank car derailed at the foot of Locust street Dorchester in the Old Colony division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad. The train was quickly stopped and restored to the rails with no injuries or damage, local traffic slightly delayed.
A 13 year old boy played with a revolver in Worcester on April 17 and shot 7 year old Anderson in the face under the right eye. The bullet lodged deeply but not reachable by probe. Doctors believe the boy will recover.
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