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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1894
Page
6
Case study presented at the New York Neurological Society on April 4, 1898 reports locomotor ataxia improved after daily subcutaneous doses of cerebrine Hammond extract. A 40 year old man gained bladder control and sexual function restored, with steady gait and increased strength. price listed as $2.50 for two drachms.
In Superior Court Judge Braley presided yesterday as Bernard J. McGovern was acquitted of assaulting engineer Daniel H. Brown on an East Boston ferry last January. Brown had testified McGovern, a fireman on the boat, was drunk and attacked him amid peril to passengers and other vessels. The lower court had convicted McGovern and sentenced six months, but the appeal succeeded. The defense denied the charge and produced evidence to support it.
Dennis Hare was fined for an assault on Milton Philbrook after an anonymous letter prompted returns home from New Hampshire. Philbrook and Mrs. Hare were bound over on adultery charges arising from her alleged affair with Philbrook.
Timothy Sullivan aged 31 living in Quincy fell from his wagon at Adams street and Dorchester avenue at 8 last evening breaking a small bone in his left forearm. Dr Bliss set the fracture and Sullivan returned home.
The Woburn Board of Aldermen met this evening and granted thirteen first and fourth class liquor licenses. The board also granted sixth class licenses to all the druggists.
The evening post reports the governor will appoint General Augustus P. Martin to succeed Commissioner Lee as police commissioner. The executive chamber was busy with speculation as newsmen awaited the decision. Commissioner Lee urged the governor to appoint his friend General Martin, and a formal bulletin confirmed the anticipated successor.
Lasters at the Leonard Barrows shoe factory in Middleboro dispute a demand to work ten hours when requested and to train new nonunion workers. The men ask for extra time to decide until after the union convention, but the firm insists on a prompt answer.
The Underwriters' Association in Chicago votes a 0.5 percent insurance rate increase on docks yards grain elevators and nearby waterfront structures due to ignitable refuse from the gas company. Over $20,000,000 of property at stake with possible damages against the gas firm.
At 10 34 last night an alarm from Box 142 reported a fire in the three story wooden dwelling at 387 West First street South Boston. The blaze in the tenement of Frank Doroski was caused by a kerosene lamp explosion. Damage set at 10 dollars. The house is owned by J H Hilliard.
Patrick Lyden aged 2 from Needham fell from a coal wagon at Park and Centre in West Roxbury about 9:30 last night fracturing his jaw. He was taken to City Hospital in an ambulance of Division 13.
A train carrying Kelly supporters moved toward Council Bluffs but was halted near Weston as rails were torn up by both sides. Kelly refused to ride the train under peace rules, choosing to walk with his army toward Council Bluffs. The city and state called out militia. large crowds gathered and denounced Iowa authorities at Jefferson Square.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith plans a May 1 journey to Washington leading a Massachusetts women’s “army” to demand abolition of prison contract labor and better opportunities for women. The nonpartisan protest would target the Speaker’s desk and seek debate over workers’ rights and fair wages.
The April 2 quake struck at 7 30 pm impacting Athens Thebes and other cities. Thebes suffered near total destruction with two thirds of homes damaged and many homeless. Officials seek aid with tents and food. injuries unknown and no deaths reported.
A large fire in St Louis today consumed the building once known as the Crown Linseed Oil Works and later used as a grain warehouse by the Ryan Commission Company. Loss is reported at 125000 dollars and the property is fully insured.
In Williamstown Massachusetts on April 2 Charles Miller, a handsome man who arrived a year ago, has been married to two women in quick succession and has now disappeared alongside Lucy Larrabee as her mother vows to pursue him for revenge and to prevent any repeat of the situation.
In New York on April 20 a reception for Comptroller of the Currency Eckels was held in Clearing House Association rooms. Over 100 financiers attended as Eckels said financial conditions had materially improved in the past month.
The Western Passenger Association announces April 22 changes with New York to California Utah and Nevada rates at 30.3 with a commission of 8.56, a reduction of 18.6 from prior levels.
Thousands of miners vow to walk out as the National Coal Miners Union orders a large scale strike across multiple states. Railroads will feel the impact as 20 000 Colorado miners and 30 000 Ohio miners join the move with Pennsylvania and other regions largely idle. The strike, begun in Rochester, Pa, expands to Jamestown Huntington Broad Top and Cambria counties with thousands more expected to follow.
Memphis reports that Cumberland region miners join sympathy strike with Alabama and Pennsylvania workers. About 4000 Cumberland miners expected to walk out, halting work in the region, which employs over four fifths of the area's miners. Four to five thousand in Coal Creek Jellico Inman and Tracy City undecided but likely to join.
Amoskeag Mills in Manchester announces an indefinite shutdown of two mills with shorter hours in others. Of 7500 workers, 2000 will be laid off May 5 and the rest reduced to a three-day week. Weekly production drops from 50000 to 22000, as demand vanishes for fine goods and shirtings.
In St Paul on April 20 a Special to the Post reports the Great Northern strike remains unresolved though the company has weakened. A striker committee will meet President J J Hill tomorrow to discuss a settlement.
In Cleveland on April 20 a thousand workers gathered in the public square after inflammatory speeches. They raided a sewer under construction on St Clair street, forced others to join, and marched to street pavers to compel labor stoppage. Police dispersed the mob, but it reassembled and drove other gangs from work before restoring order.
A party of Boston city officials arrives in Baltimore to sightseeing and dining adventures. Clergymen ride in coaches to avoid disruption while Aldermen endure odd table customs with multiple forks and no knives at Carrollton Hotel. The group plans to depart for Washington that night with additional Aldermen joining en route.
Circuit Judge Caldwell and District Judge Phillips ruled the National Water Works case requiring Kansas City to buy the Missouri and Kansas plant for 2,714,000 dollars. The company must transfer title by April 30 and past due rentals totaling 123,000 dollars are owed. Bondholders hold most debt in New York, Boston, and Chicago, with the city paying about 60 cents on the dollar.
The United States has brought suit against H. Brewer & Bro of New York City for burlap bag import duties alleged to be withheld. The government seeks about 75000 dollars, marking the first in a series of cases demanding several hundred thousand dollars in back duties.
Philadelphia April 20 Special to the Post government names Chestnut Street National Bank as depository replacing the sub-treasury. This move is expected to bring over 4 000 000 in gross business annually and has boosted the bank’s stock price.
Weymouth April 20 Charles B Mahar and John F Barry both 12 were arrested for breaking and entering the store of W. E Cunningham and stealing a small amount of goods Mahar, a Boston boy, confessed.
Horatio Roberts longtime Boston Custom House engineer and Chelsea resident died at his home 21 Tremont Street Chelsea after a long grip illness.
Suffolk Probate Court summons all interested parties to Boston on May 3 1894 at 10 am to show cause why John F Cummings administrator final account should be allowed. Notice will be published weekly in the Boston Post for three weeks the last publication at least two days before court. Elijah George Register John W McKim Judge.
Notice of appointment of John E Graves as administrator of the estate of Benjamin F Graves late of Texas now in Middlesex County. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay debts to the administor. Bond given as required by law. February 6, 1804.
Providence April 20 A man claiming to be Richard Morrison 26 of Boston was arrested in Valley Falls on suspicion of burglaries in the area. Two accomplices fled after officers fired. Morrison carried an 88 calibre revolver a hundred dollars and four safe opening drills.
Notice that Sam Lam as executrix of Bridg McManamin late of Boston Suffolk has taken the trust by bond. Creditors to exhibit demands and debtors to make payment as required by law. Boston April 10 1804.
NOTICH states the subscriber has been appointed administrator of the estate of MICHAEL B HYDE late of Boston in Suffiol county and has taken upon the trust as bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands against the estate are requested to present them to HYDE Admr Boston March 12 1804.
Notice that Patrick Campion is named executor of Hannah Dickenson deceased of Suffolk Boston. He has given bond as required. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay the estate. April 18, 1804.
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