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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
8
Cassimere and worsteds priced at 4 and 6 dollars, all new styles at 3. Over 300 all wool suits from 10 to 12 dollars now 7. Clay diagonal suits 15 grade down to 10. Blouses with new patterns reduced to 75 and 90 cents. Over a thousand boys suits in all wool fabrics cut to 1.63 to 3.75. Spring reefers and top coats 3.75 and 5 dollars.
Lawyers and club members dispute a Boston telegraph's take on General Longstreet's speech. They call the despatch unfair, arguing Longstreet spoke patriotically and loyally, while Southern in tone, not cringing or pandering, and Randolph Surbridge supports the general.
The Cathedral Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society elected officers for the year. Joseph A. Sheean will serve as president, William Geary as vice president, Joseph T. Brennan as recording secretary, Joseph Goslin as financial secretary, Michael J. Leonard as treasurer, and Cornelius McCarthy as sergeant-at-arms. The next meeting will be held Monday evening in the society room in the basement of the Cathedral.
In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Brown began Wolf Glickman’s trial for alleged unlawful liquor sale to Patrolman Shaw at 44 Lowell Street and for an assault with a knife. Benjamin Feldman faces an assault charge with a loaded revolver as the melee left Glickman’s wife wounded. The raid occurred March 23 with Shaw and three informants. testimony described the struggle, gunfire, and injuries. The hearing continued to the next day.
At Universalist Church in South Weymouth the Massachusetts Young People's Union held an afternoon rally led by F. M. Bissell of Medford. Miss Annie E. Allyn of Chelsea spoke on Life, with Rev. O. G. Petrie of Canton guiding the question box discussion. Evening talks featured Rev. James F. Albion of Malden on Reverence, followed by President Bissell.
In Haverhill on April 29 the Congregational Church at Ward Hill Bradford held a council to consider the resignation of Rev. F Lincoln Davis due to impaired health. Eleven neighboring churches were represented and the vote to dissolve the pastor church relation takes effect May 1.
The Golpher Club convened last evening at Hotel St. Leger electing Commodore David Greer master of ceremonies Harvey Cobb president D Yeaton first vice president Al Whitter second vice president Simon Gerrer secretary J McCormack treasurer J Touhey. First degree members named Thomas Sullivan J Wood A Duffy T Lyons G Livermore. Resolutions of sympathy were expressed for ex member J Carr.
Richard Crowley was sentenced in Superior Criminal Court by Judge Bond to 7 to 12 years in state prison for the manslaughter of John E. Burns on May 4, 1896. He stabbed Burns with a bread knife in a barroom at the corner of Bromley and New Heath streets after a trial in which self defense was claimed. The government case suggested only Crowley, his brother David, and Burns were on the scene. Burns left a widow and small children.
The fire department committee voted to recommend 25000 dollars for an engine house and apparatus at Aberdeen Brighton. Fire Commissioner Russell had advised against placing apparatus there, arguing existing systems adequately protect property. The Aberdeen area has many costly residences and current apparatus is deemed inadequate for proper protection.
In Bridgeport the widow of Morris B. Sanford of New York and his brother and sister arrived after his Windsor Hotel death. They claim poisoning to cash a life policy worth 8500 and a $50 life pension, while Medical Examiner Downs cites natural causes. The scene among relatives and widow drew a crowd as authorities separated them.
The Senate did not reconside r the Monroe Doctrine resolutions as a panel discussed biennial elections. A Massachusetts meeting opposed biennials urged organizing a campaign to defeat them while expressing praise for the constitution and popular government. The Senate adjournment is targeted for June first as other routine measures progress.
A bankrupt stock sale at Famous Clothing House, 91 Summer Street, Boston, offers deeply discounted men’s suits overcoats trousers and hats from a New York firm. Prices range from $2.85 to $9.85 with refunds on many items, sale runs daily from 8 a.m. until stock is gone, benefiting workers at The Yanks.
The Society of California Pioneers of New England met at the United States Hotel for a semi annual reunion and ladies day with 125 attendees. Three members were announced dead Burnham Race Dorchester aged 74 years 12 Emrie B Stetson Charlestown 71 and Dr Thomas Edwards Washington DC 72 A new member William C Dodge Washington DC was admitted A hornbeam cane was presented to President Henry J Wells Roscoe G Smith of Cornish Me sent the gift Banquet began at 1 pm with welcome by President Wells and remarks by John Conness P M Macdonald Isaac A Pear and James Berdick on pioneer days.
In Superior Court, Judge Spraley cut damages from 10000 to 2500 in Abraham White versus Frank Fuller slander case. Bond required to dissolve attachment. Plaintiff, tied to a $1,000,000 bond bid claim, alleged words calling him thief and rascal were spoken to Hancock National Bank President Jaquith.
Mme Marie Engel a Metropolitan Opera soprano and Gustav Amberg theater manager divorced after an Atlantic crossing. Engel told Judge Tuley Amberg robbed her of jewels and 25 000 dollars and had a German wife since 1867. Engel fled to London aboard the Capitania Cunard line to holiday. Amberg left for London on business.
The biennial State convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians convened in Meriden today with 66 divisions represented. Delegates attended Mass at St. Rose's Church and were addressed by President John P. Murphy of Norwich who called the gathering to order as reports were read.
John W. Sampson, a well known colored citizen of Lynn, was buried yesterday from his home at 307 Chestnut Street. His casket was covered with floral tributes. He leaves a wife and son.
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