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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1892
Page
2
Newton and nearby towns report several arsenic poisoning cases tied to wallpaper. Dr C H Osgood narrowly survived after exposure traced to paper in his Wellesley Hills home. Judge White’s family and others, including a Dedham youth and a West Newton family, show similar symptoms. one infant died after treatment failed.
In a eleven round bout at the New Bedford Athletic Club both Fall River fighters Jack McGowen and Eugene Pinault met. Pinault dominated early and late in the match, McGowen was groggy in the eleventh when his right uppercut to Pins chin sent Pinault down briefly. McGowen survived the round and won the purse of 360 dollars amid great excitement.
Secretary Blaine says the Behring Sea arbitration with Great Britain will cost 150000 dollars. He sent a Treasury request for the appropriation, to be spent under State Department direction with presidential approval. He urges swift action for timely funding.
Theosophists national convention in Curcaco adjourned after three long sessions. The executive committee for the coming year includes E. A. Nersheimer, Alex Fullerton, A. H. Spencer of New York, Elliott B. Page of St. Louis, E. R. Rambo of San Francisco, A. P. Buchman of Fort Wayne, and W. Q. Judge ex officio. William Q. Judge named general secretary and Nersheimer to handle cash duties for one year.
Brigadier General David S. Stanley orders all troops in the field guarding the Mexican border to return to their stations. Complete quiet has been restored and soldiers are complimented for their brave and efficient service.
Fay River April 25. A coal laden barge Providence sank after striking a rock at Tiverton drawbridge while being towed. The 12:50 Newport train was delayed and passengers ferried to the opposite side where a special train waited. The incident adds to past accidents fueling calls to widen and deepen the passage.
Maggie Williams dies after Cunningham shoots her then turns the gun on himself as onlookers recount a tale of jilting debts and a cork leg. The couple’s tumultuous romance, a meeting at Portsmouth street, and a frenzied confrontation near Mrs. Solomon’s home frame a grim crime tale from Central Square.
In St Patrick's Cathedral New York on April 25 the Rev Dr Charles Edward McDonnell was consecrated second bishop of Brooklyn before about eight thousand attendees Archbishop Corrigan was the consecrator and led the pontifical mass The clergy afterward dined and Mr Farley presented a $10000 purse to Bishop McDonnell on behalf of the New York diocese.
Lawrence April 25 a local ex liquor dealer and applicant for a liquor license said he personally gave 1000 dollars to an Alderman to secure his license. The Alderman allegedly kept the money for six weeks and returned it with a bottle of whiskey and cigars after licenses were granted. Citizens are following the case and legal aid is sought with startling developments expected.
Banacor Me April 25 A special election for mayor was held today after March adjournment F O Beal Republican won by twelve votes over Democratic incumbent J F Snow Snow received 1278 Beal 1446 Pro George H Fox 155 scattering 1 total 2880 This marks a drop of 563 from the March turnout Beal was sworn in tonight
At a Sauem meeting on April 25 the Essex Congregational Club voted to join state bodies in petitioning the Governor to abolish Fast Day as a recognized observance. They propose Good Friday remain a religious observance but not a legal holiday and Easter Monday to be a legal holiday. The action cites common desecration of Fast Day.
The Glenmore stock farm near Bennington on the Bound Brook railroad was destroyed by fire last evening. Owner Edward S. Wells of Jersey City reported losses of eighteen horses including the stallion Prince Allen (2:26), a dozen vehicles, three barns, Jersey cows, and machinery. Total loss about $60,000, partly insured.
Oman Neb April 25 Union Pacific headquarters report that S H H Clark vice president has resigned to devote full time to Missouri Pacific He declined the presidency offer and recommended Captain Hayes as the new head of Union Pacific
A brilliant season’s reception was held at the residence of Julius Chelius No 1 Home place Roxbury in honor of his brother Herman P Chelius and his newly wedded bride. Guests were greeted by Mr and Mrs Chelius with ushers Charles B Haskell Richard Schwarz Charles Emerson Cook Everett S Hilton S Jeffry Stadtmiller Jr Max Bachmann. Germania Orchestra provided music and a collation followed.
At 6 o'clock last evening Alfred F. Lewis driving F P Bennett Everett double team through City square Charles town was struck by a man driving a single team. One shaft pierced the Bennett horse's breast, injuring it fatally. the animal died in about fifteen minutes. The single team driver is unknown.
An all day meeting will be held at the Clark Street Mission on the corner of Clark and North streets next Thursday. Prominent speakers are expected to address the gathering.
The House Committee on Reform and Civil Service started its probes into alleged Civil Service violations in Baltimore. Postmaster General Wanamaker testified that 21 Baltimore post office employees were studied, none indicted, and an inspector found no grounds for dismissal. He defended the civil service reform stance amid department tensions. The hearing adjourned awaiting next Monday’s session.
Readers with thirty coupons or ready to mail can obtain the State engraving by visiting the Post office in Boston. Four month subscribers receive early engravings and potential extras, with engraving mailed in a tube for eight cents postage. The Post explains the engraving’s value and urges prompt action. You can begin today.
The Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge spoke at the Old South Meeting House on The Problem of Immigration. He urged restricting immigration to protect citizens and workers, called for a specific exclusion test, and said Congress must pass a law before the next session.
Mrs Annie Anderson of Edgeworth, Edgeworth, received anonymous threats postmarked Boston warning of death. Deputy Chief Sullivan traced to Miss K Margaret Angelbeck of Grenwood Medford, who confessed via interview and pledged not to write again. Angelbeck was released with warning of possible prosecution for future offenses.
An alarm from Box 25 at 5 45 this evening reported a brisk blaze under the Boston and Albany railroad bridge near Chestnut Hill avenue. The bridge was distant from apparatus and was badly damaged by flames when firemen arrived. Cause a spark from a locomotive. Damage 150 dollars.
A Wells street barn owned by Michael Cunningham West Roxbury burned at 12 08 last night. A horse a cow and six wagons perished. Fire spread to the dwelling causing about 500 damage. Total loss estimated at 5000. Alarm from Box 543. Suspected incendiary origins.
In Curiaco on April 25 the longshoremen’s strike ends with a victory for the workers who gain 25 cents per hour. Stereotypers and pressmen at Abend-Post join sympathy strike with printers who have been out since Friday, yet the Abend-Post still appears this evening.
An alarm rang from Box 841 at 4 25 yesterday afternoon reporting a small fire in a Brighton abattoir slaughtering hall. Employees extinguished the blaze before fire apparatus arrived. Damages set at 15 dollars.
Mrs Annie Sweeney of 395 Shawmut Avenue reported to Station 5 that at 10 oclock yesterday morning her apartment was entered and her $25 seal plush sacque was stolen yesterday afternoon.
The Lone Star Cotton Picker promises to save 80 million dollars annually in harvest. A full sized unit is shown at 31 Milk street and shares in profits are offered from a single ten dollar share to blocks of any size.
The Philadelphia special notes no rise before Thursday with a 25 cent increase instead of the 15 cent rise initially reported. The shift in pricing reflects updated market expectations for anthracite coal.
Lieutenant Colonel Alexis C. Smith will preside over a court martial at the Twenty second Regiment armory on May 11 to try Captain Luke C. Quinn of the Sixty ninth Regiment for embezzling company funds.
A morning fire in Penn on April 25 damaged the National Transit stock room and the Derrick building by $2000 each. Insurance covers both losses.
Providence April 25 Journeymen Plumbers Association votes to notify employers of an imminent strike if nine hour workday and higher wages are not granted by May 2. The union seeks improved pay and shorter hours.
The Memphis Appeal-Avalanche questions Columbus’s historic image amid 400th anniversary reflections. It notes debates on his name, piracy, shipwreck, and slave trading but defends his audacious voyage as the era’s bold achievement that brought the discovery of America.
Charles Foster age 36 was arrested by a Division 9 officer overnight on charges of breaking and entering the daytime of April 24 at the home of Lawrence Schuitheis 9 Linden Park street Roxbury and stealing an overcoat a gray suit and a pair of pants
The Examiner Club met last evening at Parker House with President Edward Everett Hale presiding. Edward Atkinson presented a paper on Migration in Search of Nitrogen. The club announced its annual dinner will be held next month.
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