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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
6
Barry 71 and Dacey 50, workers at a facility, were suspects after Barry was found dead in the nursery cellar. Dacey’s temperament noted as cranky. investigators seek escape routes and hidden whereabouts as they question motives and timing of the fatal blows.
Report traces Dacey to Deer Island detention for drunkenness on January 28 after a prior 1893 arrest. He claimed no home and gave a possibly fictitious Hudson street address. Police in East Boston say no murder details reached them, though escaped prisoners may pass through.
In Lynn on April 2, authorities reported no search for Dacey the Deer Island murderer, not yet notified by Boston police, revealing apparent negligence as a likely escape route through the city or nearby areas.
In Hyde Park Division 10 A C H met at the new Hibernian Hall with president W S O'Brien presiding. He highlighted A O H gains nationwide and noted the move to a larger hall. Three new members joined, seven applications filed, and officers were elected delegates to the state convention. A Hibernian address followed and two pictures were presented with thanks.
Mr H Harding and Miss Annie Currane were married last evening by Rev Mr Quiningham at the bride’s sister’s home on Massachusetta avenue. George Fuller was best man and Kate Currane bridesmaid. The bride wore cashmere with old point lace and carried pink roses.
A large assortment of boys suits offered at deep discounts with grades from 3.75 to 6 and 7 dollars, all priced to move. Hundreds of durable patterns and styles in jackets or reefers and overcoats, sale prices around 2.90 to 3.75, limited stock remaining.
In Connelsville on April 2 the entire coke region halted work except for a few plants. Workers walked off after a mass meeting at Trotter urged firmness but no violence. Some plants remain running. others set to shut as mob pressure builds and talks of arbitration for living wages continue.
The Industrial Army, fifty six strong, advances from Providence through Cranston Prison and Appenaug to East Greenwich. They encounter a wary town clerk and a chilly reception at Appenaug, then press on after a long dusty day, completing sixteen miles.
President John McBride of the United Mine Workers urges that the 140,000 miners who struck for living wages have achieved a substantial victory. He notes the suspension of mining as a tactic, explains past price collapses, and signals possible joint talks with operators in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois to adjust rates and restore a paying basis for coal.
Frank Martucci 26, an Italian immigrant, was shot four times by brothers John Thomas and Joseph Neuvelle on Hill street near the railroad at 6 46 PM. The killers fled toward New Haven. Martucci kept rabbits whose potatoes allegedly angered the Neuvelles.
Michael Hurley, aged 68, died after a weeklong illness at the hospital. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Honsl and the Rev. Wather Rex with pallbearers W. J. Maguire, John la Patt Grace, and Thomas Brophie. Burial followed at Holyhood Cemetery.
In Providence on April 25 a split in support led Olneyville volunteers to form an independent force. Fourteen men volunteered to join the march toward Hartford and Norwich under Matthew Murray. The group, armed with a flag, traveled four miles, then returned to Olneyville square before continuing as a 21-man bannered force. They were hosted in North Scituate's Bridewell after a meal of canned corned beef.
Montana Coxeyites armed and marching east on a captured Northern Pacific train clash with U S deputies near Billings and at the Little Big Horn. James Hogan wounded. troops from Fort Keogh sent to meet the marchers as rail lines fear further attacks.
In Billings Montana a flare of violence erupted when Coxey army unemployed protesters clashed with U S deputy marshals as two trains collided near the city. A deputy was wounded and the leaders refused to surrender as the captured train moved toward Miles City.
Frye led Coxey army forces seized an eastbound freight at Terre Haute Indiana. They claim payment for transport to Brasil twenty miles east before loading horses wagons and cooking utensils. The incident follows their march and shows tension with railroad authorities amid the Coxey movement.
Dennis Farrell of Manchester, recruited by the Sweetland Coxey group, was arrested in Hartford after a breakfast incident. He left the march, attacked a man with significant force, and was jailed. He faces assault and battery and breach of the peace charges the next morning.
In the Senate Coxey and followers arrival in the capital prompted a Peffer bill to provide work for unemployed in DC through public improvements. Mr Allen's resolution asserts citizens may assemble in Washington and enter Capitol grounds peacefully, with action postponed until tomorrow.
The Y P C U of Columbus Avenue Universalist Church staged His Royal Highness with help from neighboring unions in the church vestry. The 150 characters of the play drew strong applause and a likely repeat performance tonight. Proceeds fund missionary work.
Narcy G. Burleigh was sworn in as Malden's new chief of police this afternoon. Mayor Stevens introduced him to the force at seven o'clock and urged strict law enforcement and obedience among officers.
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