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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1894
Page
6
We offer today over a thousand suits cassimeres worsteds tweeds and serges. Every suit valued 15 18 20 or 22 dollars. All new styles and most desirable patterns. You shall have your pick of the entire lot for 10 dollars. Many lots are small better call early. See Window Display.
Governor Greenhalge praised the Second Corps of Cadets at Centennial Grove Essex where about three thousand spectators watched the parade. The red coated cadets, plus visiting officers and city officials, filled tents with a gay crowd until late reviews and fireworks incidents prompted guards to restrain mischief makers.
A group of wayward youths raided hardware owner Allen L. Pease and stole money and items from W. S. Chase’s stock. They smashed depot doors while intoxicated, led to five arrests, most stolen property recovered, and trials set for tomorrow in a House of Correction case.
While climbing on a wagon load of brick on Medford street Charlestown yesterday forenoon William Drages five years old of 426 Medford street fell to the ground and sustained a skull fracture. He was carried to his home where he died within minutes.
Upwards of 800 people attended a testimonial in Institute Hall East Cambridge last evening honoring Andrew J Keeffe. The large gathering included local residents and supporters who praised Keeffe for his public service and contributions to the community.
Police headquarters in Boston remained quiet as investigators prepare a sweeping audit of the force. Key figures Chairman Martin and Commissioner Whiting were absent, while Commissioner Clark faced questions from a Post reporter about the late Station 4 inquiry and the alleged blocking of testimony. A senior officer defended the probe as essential, criticizing lavish officer spending and diamonds amid suspected misdeeds.
New England Gleanings reports Dudley P. Ely’s large three story barn on Washington Street Norwalk burned, destroying hay grain and tools while livestock was saved. The building stood in the heart of the city and loss exceeded 5000 dollars with partial insurance.
John E. Golarcorm files a $10 damages suit against Louis Angell alleging slander connected to a Probate Court dispute. The case references former probate judge Wordsworthy who allegedly conspired to rob an estate. Lawrence, 99, died yesterday in Providence.
Robert H. Murphy aged 41 a printer from Augusta died suddenly yesterday morning while visiting Peak's Island. He left behind a wife who was with him at the time of death.
A small cottage, unoccupied, and a connected dormitory at Goodwill Farm Fairfield were burned yesterday afternoon. Loss estimated around 1000 dollars.
Michael Harmon a middle aged laborer and former section boss on the Central Vermont railroad collapsed and died this morning in Barre. He leaves a large family.
In Londonderry, at a company meeting, Little and Tillotson resigned from the board. Charles H. Greenleaf and C Perkins were elected new directors. Honorable C. S. Collins will serve as resident managing director and president amid a new board lineup.
Burglars broke into J. R. Calef’s store in Dover last night and stole a quantity of boots shoes and gloves. There was no crew seen.
A five year old, son of Augustus Hirson Master-at-Arms on Revenue Cutter Dexter, fell from the North Wharf at Edgartown yesterday afternoon and drowned. The body has not yet been recovered.
Fitchburg obituary for Mrs Luceba I Saunders formerly of Cavendish Vermont who died yesterday afternoon of apoplexy at age 80. Survived by two sons and one daughter. Funeral service set for Sunday with burial Monday in Cavendish.
Yesterday James Croker of Caugos drove a horse owned by James Snell of Lynn to Malden. At Broadway the exhausted animal collapsed in the road. Snell was summoned and Officer Farnham shot the horse. Both Croker and Snell were arrested on a warrant issued by Agent Hathway of the S P.
At about 106 o'clock this morning Miss McLane of Mt. Auburn street saw a man jump a fence and board an electric car. She had earlier watched him from across the street, suspecting a photographer. Upstairs she found a missing gold watch, a gold sapphire ring with four pearl settings, a cameo ring, a World's Fair souvenir pocket book, and a wallet with $2 stolen.
In New Bedford on Aug 10 Patsey Downey defeated Jimmy Baker of Providence with a rear knock out in the final round of a six round glove contest at the New Bedford Athletic Club. Boutelle of Providence supported Baker. a rematch may follow as a finish contest.
The dedication time for the soldiers' memorial emblem in Forestdale Cemetery Malden is set for Labor Day September 3. The monument will stand about seventeen feet high and depict an heroic woman holding a broken sword aloft in her left hand and a laurel crown in her right.
Thirty five vessels are gathered at Boothbay Harbor to witness and participate in tomorrows race at Squirrel Island. The event draws great interest with many spectators expected to attend.
A special train from Park Square at 9 15 a m will run to Narragansett Pier Tuesday next Aug 14. Round trip tickets are priced at 1 25. This outing offers a rare chance this season for a scenic day trip.
Erection of a monument to Lt. John Thomson, ancestor of the Thompson family, begins with a 18 ton foundation at Nemasket Hill Cemetery. Workers unearthed the well preserved remains and wife’s bones, placed in a copper box in the foundation. the monument will rise 27 feet, cost $3000, featuring a bronze Pilgrim figure and a replica Thomson gun. The next Thompson reunion will be in Halifax on August 30.
Mrs Henry M Sanderson of 98 Flint Street Somerville died after an oil stove toppled igniting her clothing. She escaped to the attic but smoke and flames overtook her. George Judkins and others sustained burns while firefighters fought the blaze. building damage about 1000 dollars.
In New Orleans on August 16 the grand jury indicted Alderman William J. Kane of the third ward for taking bribes from the jail contract contractor to sway vote on contract acceptance. A second indictment charged Kane and F B Thriffly of the eighth ward with taking a $250 bribe related to the same project.
Portland Maine officials say Mahoney, a first class player, is released after suspension for refusing to play and for abusive language toward association officers. He had grown dissatisfied with his place in the club and the directors decided to dispense with his services.
The special race at Manchester New Hampshire concluded today after three horses each won a heat overnight and again today. Robert H. by Robert Fullerton took first prize, Harry Almond was second, and Trixey third. Best time was 2 24 1 2.
Fire swept the Brooklyn New York Warehouse Company building today injuring no one but causing about 40000 dollars in damage to six thousand bales of cotton and 10000 dollars to the structure. The blaze began in the afternoon and firefighters contained the flames after several hours. The cause was not immediately determined.
Lieutenant F C Brownell and fellow Lancers and other military men gather at the Silver Grill Cafe to sample the best offerings and share a casual meal together.
Race results from Mystic include multiple 2:24 pacing heats led by Abbott Wilkes and King’s Protector with close finishes. The 2:29 trot featured Marron and Halvin in sharp action, while Hillside’s Mountain Pink and Helen M. fought hard in the 2:18 pace. A notable accident halted a heat but drivers and horses escaped unharmed. The day’s program was postponed to 12:30 for continuation and a Brookline-Hingham basketball clash is also noted with final score 15 to 12.
Today at Point of Pines a first in a series of bicycle meets will be staged on a new half mile track with an elegant grand stand. Three events are scheduled with many entrants. A grand concert follows before and after races in Pines Park featuring the Lynn Cadet Band soloists and the Tuxedo Quartet led by Jose. Tomorrow Jose and the Tuxedo Quartet will close with day and evening concerts.
Lynn August 10. A tennis tournament organized by Mrs. Gould at Prescott features about twenty contestants. Morning and afternoon play produced results: Spaulding 6 4 over Bliss. Bartlett 2 6 6 4 6 3 over Crossman. Bassett 6 3 6 3 over Wheeler. Haskell 2 6 9 7 6 love over Walworth. Burnham 6 4 6 5 over Tobey.
Hingham Polo Club defeated the Country Club of Brookline at Lincoln street, marking Hingham’s first win. Brookline carried high handicaps, and despite early Brookline pressure, Hingham rallied led by Bradley and Bryant to win by a single goal.
The Fitchburg terminal moves into Union station using a Pneumatic Switch and Signal System by the Union Switch & Signal Co. Sixty switch and sixty signal levers control all traffic from South Austin drawbridge to Union Station. The system, supervised by W J Wilson and A V Bartlett, aims for zero detentions and faster service, handling about 582 trains on weekdays.
Malden, Aug 10 The Malden Electric Company serving Malden Medford Everett and Melrose lowers electric rates for metered service to 25 cents per 100 volts and offers a 20 percent discount for payments by the fifteenth, yielding 20 cents per 1000 volts and about 1 cent per hour per lamp.
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