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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1895

Page

6

Nicaragua Canal Dispute Drives Arbitration Talk

April 18 report paints a shift in stance as Britain seeks arbitration over Nicara gua canal issues. Officials announce England’s willingness to arbitrate and expectations for a peaceful settlement, with Nicaragua's government in discussions and questions about contract extensions and canal construction.

Pril Ultimapon Nicaragua Lord Rosebery Commu Herald Leon England Nicaxpress Guzman Mateagua Great m United States

Pension attorney Bates arrested for pension fraud in Springfield

Bates a Westfield pension attorney was arrested by deputy marshal Robinson on charges of exacting a fee of 100 dollars from Margrett Lame town and misappropriating pension funds meant for veterans. He secured a pension under false pretenses and received payment for services by law he was not entitled to.

Bates Westfield Robinson Chargea Margett Springfield Chargfaignes

Front Street Towboats Meet Misfortune and Wharf News

Captain Eldridge of the Doane towboat Nellie backs a vessel to port and loses its rudder, repaired at Munroe and Murch’s in East Boston. The W B E and W L Tuck schooner to Rockport for stone. Eldridge later travels by steamer. Whaling schooner Rising Sun arrives for repairs, first here in years. Halifax steamer due, fruit steamer Ethelwold arrives, and Patriots’ Day decorations appear at Commodore Ned Dixon’s Atlantic Yacht Club. Several ships underway or reporting positions, with vessels undergoing repairs and cargo movements noted.

Arthur Eldridge Nellie Mystic River Munroe & Murch’s Boston Eldridge W. BE W. L. Tuck Rockport Mass Philadelphia Nathaniel P. Doane Sears Lewis Rockport Harbor Rodney Parker Doane Rising Sun Provincetown Custom House Halifax Lewis Wharf N. S McGrath East Boston Ethelwold Port Antonio Jam Kingston Barnstable Commodore Ned Dixon Atlantic Yacht Club Commercial Wharf General Washington Otto Frost Borderer London C. C. Sweeney Pensacola Canute Darien Queensborough Lloyd's Centennial Charleston S. C New York

Garbage Plant Shutdown Shocks Dorchester Residents

Dorchester residents rejoice as New England Construction Company shuts its garbage plant in the Gibson Street area. The firm stops taking waste at noon and its State Street office closed. Judge Holmes issues injunction restraining operation.

Dorchester Gibson Street New England Construction Company State Street Post Morrison Holmes Supreme Court

Judge orders sale of United Lines Telegraph Company assets

Judge Beach signs order directing Francis P. Lowrey to sell United Lines Telegraph Company property to cover counsel fees and disbursements. Sale proceeds to be distributed among bondholders and coupon holders, with a report on any deficiency due Farmers' Loan and Trust Company as trustee.

New York

Escape from South Boston House of Correction by Bartholomew Leary

Bartholomew Leary, also known as Edward Wilson, escaped yesterday morning from the House of Correction in South Boston. He climbed the fence near the piggery after being imprisoned for assault and battery on March 26, receiving a three month sentence.

Bartholomew Leary Edward Wilson House of Correction Boston Leary

Noon Meeting at Bromfield Street Church

The usual noon meeting will be held today at Bromfield Street Church. Evan ist E. W. Bliss will speak and Mr. J. Bell, the Canadian gospel soloist, will perform.

Bromfield Street Church Evanist E. W. Bliss J. Bell

Lawyers Foiled in South Framingham Book Theft Scheme

In South Framingham Walter Adams, a known lawyer, detains two Sherborn men who offered $500 to obtain two Penny Savings Bank deposit books totaling 2000 for Hugh Wetherell. Investigations reveal Wetherell is dead, missing books linked to a year-old theft, and US bonds also involved. Police detain the suspects. a woman, Ida Friedburg, is linked to the case. The books remain in vault awaiting court.

South Framingham Walter Adams Sherborn Penny Savings Bank Boston Hugh Wetherell Adams United States Savings Bank Ida Friedburg No. 2 Waverly Street Bristol Street Lynch

Hillside Club Holds Grand Social Success

The Hillside Club hosted its first grand social with fifty couples in the grand march led by President Gallagher and Miss Katie McCoy. A reception followed in the club parlors with guests including President D F OBrien Luke A Mullen Senator Joseph J Corbett Congressmen Fitzgerald and others.

Hillside Club Gallagher Katie McCoy D. F. O'Brien Luke A. Mullen Joseph J. Corbett Fitzgerald D. F. Gallagher Joseph Dart Joseph Gallagher C. J. Kelley Everett

A Mercyful Judge Delays Sentence in Canton's Manslaughter Case

Everett A. Ellis, 15, convicted of manslaughter for shooting John E. Fleming, faced Judge Gaskill who paused sentencing. The court favored probation and kept Ellis on bail under Hyde Park Chief McKay and Canton Officer Plunkett with September review planned.

Dedham Everett A. Ellis Canton John E. Fleming Gaskill Norfolke County Grover House of Correction Reformatory Concord W.S. Everett Hyde Park Everett Harris Jenney Messrs Ellis McKay Plunkett

King’s Chapel Calls a Pastor

The Rev. Howard N. Brown has been called to serve as pastor of King’s Chapel to fill the vacancy created by the death of Rev. Henry W. Foote five years ago. Brown may decide in a few weeks after long service at the Unitarian Church in Brookline where his relations remain with his parishioners.

Howard N. Brown King's Chapel Henry W. Foote Mr. Brow Unitarian Brookline

Tobey and Mulligan Named To State Posts

The Fixecutive Council met yesterday to confirm Gaskill's successor. Governor nominating Robert G. Tobey of Boston for clerk of the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners and Henry C. Mulligan of Natick to be trial justice for Middlesex County. Parker of Lancastrict was confirmed for Gas County middle Histrict post.

Robert G. Tobey Boston Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Henry C. Mulligan Natick Middlesex County Herbert L. Parker Lancastrict

Saltonstall Funeral Held in North Church Salem

Leverett Saltonstall's funeral took place at 3 pm in the North Church with a large assembly including twelve from the Boston Custom House led by Winslow Warren and H. P. Kitfield. Burial followed in Harmony Grove Cemetery.

Salem Saltonstall Leverett Saltonstall Boston Frank Lee Brookline George Peabody Charles Sanders Boston Custom House F. L. Ames L. S. Carpenter

Aiding St Marys Asylum Testimonial in Dorchester

A grand testimonial for St Marys Infant Asylum Dorchester will be held at East Armory East Newton Street on Friday and Saturday April 19 and 20 under the Ladies St Marys Infant Aid Society. Proceeds fund a new building and the committee hopes wide support. Activities include dancing Friday afternoon directed by Thomas Watson, parish tables, theatre talent, songs and recitations by children from local parishes.

St. Mary’s Infant Asylum Cushing Avenue Dorchester East Armory East Newton Street St. Mary’s Infant Aid Society Sisters of Charity Thomas Watson Ss New Theatre Chi Dven

Doogue's Big Display at Public Garden Delights Boston

City forester Doogue plans a grand spring display at the Public Garden starting with hyacinths and tulips, followed by pansies and roses. About 30 beds will feature carpet bedding emblems for the Christian Endeavor Society and Knights Templars. Ten thousand hyacinths and as many tulips will be planted, with more blooms expected from June 1 to June 10.

Doogue Knights Templars Dorchester

National Manufacturing and Jewelry Importing Co Assigns

The firm at 234 Dearborn street assigned this morning with assets about 146000 and liabilities near 90000. Schauweker-Chalmers Co, wholesale watch dealers at 32 East Washington street, assigned yesterday with assets 61000 and liabilities 90000.

Chicago National Manufacturing and Jewelry Importing Company Dearborn Street Schauweker-Chalmers Company East Washington Street

Knights of Labor in Canada Form Separate Order

The Knights of Labor in Canada decide to establish a distinct Canadian order unconnected to the U S group. New assemblies will be created across industrial centers in the Dominion with no ties to the American body.

THE Knights OF Labor Canada Toronto United States Dominion

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