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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1894
Page
1
Mayor Matthews and the Board of Assessors prepare to set the tax rate, with Dunklee delivering figures yesterday. The likely rate of 12.90 per thousand could drop to 12.80 if contingencies are trimmed. city valuation rises about 5 million to roughly 930 million despite a personal property depreciation.
Washington reports a Friday forecast for New England and eastern New York. Maine New Hampshire Vermont fair and cooler with northerly winds turning northwest. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut fair and cooler with northeast winds. Eastern New York expected fair and cooler with northerly winds.
A period ad fragment urges protection with a mutual accident policy priced at 24 dollars annually for a ten thousand dollar coverage. It promotes the company as the oldest and best in the world and implies accidents occur despite assurances.
A Massachusetts insurance firm asserts that policies must be clear definite contracts with immediate payment on death proof, full adjustment at maturity, and lapse benefits if discontinued. Pledges prudent restrictions to prevent fraud, with all declarations guaranteed and supported by pecuniary indorsement.
Police arrest Dr Arthur M Hill and Dr Robert A Clark over alleged illegal operation on Mrs Agnes Ingalls of Jamaica Plain at their private Tremont Street sanitarium. Mrs Ingalls near death at City Hospital, suspects identified by inspector, trials expected in Municipal Court. Fire at the building killed Mrs Gunnison, lodger, with investigators questioning Clark about her death as police seize evidence for the trial.
Governor Greenhalge shows strong support for Chairman Martin in police reform. He arrived from Kennebunkport and stated confidence, noting the chairman’s frank talks and firm handling of police matters amid ongoing investigations, with no formal charges yet.
The report discusses Sergeant George M. Carr of Division 5 facing possible police board scrutiny amid whispered bribe rumors. It notes prior investigations, department tension, alleged stock dealings, and claims a reporter learned of a bribe via a signed check while Carr denies any wrongdoing and distances himself from the implicated Ashland Place resident.
Artist McCarthy of Washington depicts the Senate through feet. He compares many senators’ feet to footwear, manners, and personality, noting Sherman's thin arches, Palmer's old fashioned cloth shoes, and Brice as posing. The piece links gait to political character with humor.
Reports allege a sergeant gave $100 as hush money and the signer of the checks received a similar amount. Police HQ denies an active investigation but notes General Martin is pushing for a thorough inquiry.
A north bound Rock Island local train crashed on a high bridge south of Lincoln Nebraska around 10 pm. Eight people died with five burned to death including three drummers. Rescue attempts were hampered by fire as the engine and car fell from the trestle and two passengers and a brakeman survived uninjured in the end of the coach.
In Norwood Park New Jersey on August 9 R D Wrenn lost the first two sets to M F Goodbody then surged to a five set victory 4 6 4 6 6 1 6 3 6 1 Malcolm Chace the Providence standout defeated W A Larned in four and a half sets 6 2 3 6 6 3 1 4 6 8
Baldwin's Cadet Band held its first North End concert at Commercial street and Atlantic avenue drawing a large crowd despite rain. Chinese lanterns and calcium lights lit the area as the band played tunes including By Killarney's lakes and fells, Larry O'Gaff, the Irish Washer Woman, and St Patrick's Day in the Morning, with several encores and local dancing.
Three unidentified men arrived at J. A. Holmes & Co. in Central Square Cambridgeport and bought 120 pounds of tea lead, fifteen large tea mats and 110 potato bags. They left without paying for the items already secured, under the pretense of completing a larger purchase. One man stood about 5 feet 6 inches, wore a black derby, and the wagon had a green body with a red running part.
The Goelet cup race entries at Newport Rhode Island for tomorrow include schooners Loyal Constellation Ariel Shamrock Mayflower Merlin Marguerite and Emerald and sloops Wasp Gloriana Ilderim Navahoe and Queen Mab.
Police warned of a relic hunter at work on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with parts being carried away. Superintendent Doogue notes repeated thefts despite new swords for the soldiers and calls for better police protection at the monument.
Washington reports show tariff conferrees at a stalemate with proposals for free iron ore and free coal contested by Senate lines. Gorman offered free coal while iron ore stayed at 40 cents, later sugar floated and declined. House, Senate clash over schedules, time-wasting charges, and possible delays. House conferee Wilson denies presidential interference in the talks.
At six last evening William Blais of 124 Cove Street was run over by a United States Express Company team driven by Thomas F. Fitzgerald. He sustained slight injuries to his right side and foot and was treated at the Emergency Hospital.
Boston lawyer Andreas Blume denounces a North Dakota divorce as a libel and confirms his ex wife Mrs Blume has wed Henry Staples Potter. He recalls 18 years of marriage, emphasizes fidelity, and says he warned Potter about the match before they left Boston for New York and Europe.
A dead woman about 65, 5 feet 2 inches, with heavy gold rings is found among piles at Brighton slaughter house rear by Caroline Bunker. Police suspect accidental drowning, remains in morgue. no identifying marks found. Described as Italian, last seen in district days earlier.
Officers from Division 10 arrested William Reagan a Roxbury lad aged 11 for burglarizing the A. J. Morse residence at 175 Highland Street on July 30 and stealing valuable property. Katie Burns was also arrested for breaking and entering Mrs. Rogers home at 14 Haskins Street and stealing wearing apparel and silver spoons. Recovered property noted.
James S Delany longtime Boston master plumber died at 33 Winter Street East Cambridge aged 57 after thirty years there. He married Miss Murray in 1863, sister to Captain John F Murray Inspector James E Murray and Patrolman P F Murray of the Cambridge police. He leaves a wife four sons and two daughters. Funeral this morning.
In Lexington August reports reveal Francis B Hayes introducing Natalie Bland as his wife to affluent locals. Residents suspect the arrangement lacks legal sanction, leading to social backlash. The couple departed for New York and sailed for Europe seeking privacy away from prying eyes.
John A. Ryan, a 60 year old veteran of the late war and a native of Boston, died yesterday at the Soldiers Home. He served in the Forty third Massachusetts Volunteers and the Fourth Heavy Artillery.
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