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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1895
Page
6
Martin F. Kelly, a Roxbury contractor who vanished, is alive and safe in Worcester. James Hayes, a friend, confirmed the story after Kelly’s son notified Captain Wyman of Station 10, ending fears of foul play among Kelly’s circle.
The Massachusetts Ship Canal Company failed to deposit its $150,000 forfeit with the Commonwealth Treasurer by 6 o'clock last night, rendering the act incorporating the company null and void. Six petitions are already in for authority to build, setting the stage for more canal discussion in the next General Court.
William C. Brigham, an inmate at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea, shot himself yesterday morning and died instantly. A Medford resident for years, he lived at 12 Summer street with three unmarried daughters and belonged to Post 66. Brigham enlisted in the Forty fourth Massachusetts Regiment in 1862 as hospital steward and was discharged in 1863.
Senator Dupont of Delaware is named in Allen's resolution for recognizing Cuban patriots. The measure seeks formal acknowledgement of Cuban independence fighters and related historical figures.
Senate proceedings include a Cuban independence recognition debate led by Mr Allen with emphasis on Monroe Doctrine and security interests. Resolutions address Turkish injuries to Christians, Armenian oppression, and demand full consular information. broader list of bills and appropriations follows.
A large gathering of the German Citizens' Association at William Hall Hampden street endorsed Josiah Quincy for Mayor and the entire Democratic slate. Speakers included L. P. Pian Joseph Forndorf Jr Daniel Carey councilman ree East Boston Charles I Quirk P E Riddle Timothy Connelly and Timothy McCarthy.
M McKee appeared at Chelsea police court on a charge of abandoning her two week old child. The case was continued to January 4. She was released on bond furnished by Mrs. F B Fay of the Hon ank B Fay becoming her surety. McKee was sent to Frost Hospital and her loss restored.
Washington Dec 4 Populist members of the Senate held a conference with Senators Fetter, Ken, Kyle, Stewert, and Jones of Ne present. They agreed to stand together as a political party and vote as a bloc to time as it demonstrated in the rempulse to organize the Senate.
The speaker arrived at the White House this morning en route to the Capitol. His car call was anticipated and he was seen briefly with the president to discuss public matters.
A Superior Court case tests the credibility of Dr Julius A Pirlot a French qualified physician practicing near Beachmont The auditor found the medicine he prescribed caused harm and was improperly charged The jury returned a verdict for the defendant while scrutiny of his Paris graduation claims continued
The Massachusetts vote on municipal woman suffrage shows a decisive majority against the proposal. Men cast 186,966 No to 37,000 Yes, with women largely abstaining. All cities and counties vote No, while only a few small towns show any Yes votes. The executive committee notes the strong defeat and discourages further efforts.
Beaton December 4 1896 reports broad shifts in the police department with transfers among sergeants patrolmen and new inspectors Douglass Wolf and Kelly. The board keeps the enlarged bureau of criminal investigation liquor squad and special street squad and adds new faces to headquarters starting Saturday.
The body of Miss Albina L. Atkinson was found to have died from blood poisoning, traced to prac. She had lived at No 1 Maywood terrace after moving from Atkinson NH. She had worked in a Cornhill bindery until June last year, then took boarders. She grew frail after fainting in a store two weeks before her death. Undertaker Harrigan reported the case to the Medical Examiner and the department. several persons are under suspicion.
Rented notice states the lease of the world’s largest piano warerooms has been sold to a hotel syndicate. The Largest Piano Manufacturers claim immediate removal from the premises is required.
Better Viade offers the largest stock of pianos and organs with unequaled value for the money. Sold in greater numbers than any other make in towns from Maine to California with favorable prices and terms for buy or rent. Visit for the finest styles and woods and the grandest assortment Abbott’s world has seen.
The Hayes will dispute resumes before Judge McIntire in Cambridge with Mrs. Nina Hayes present alongside former Vermont Governor Dillingham. Witness William Caleb Loring testifies on Hayes times as attorney while addressing Vermont visits and a Vermont assault case involving Colonel Hunt's daughter.
Din Moines December report on Senator William B. Allison as a Republican presidential candidate. The Republican State central committee formally started his campaign with H. G. McMillan of Rock Rapids to open headquarters in Des Moines. George G. Ferry of Dubuque will direct the campaign.
The Humes Torpedo Company magazine two miles south of Butler exploded this morning after 100 pounds of nitro glycerine detonated. Besier and Lewis Black, workers in the magazine, were blown to atoms.
Amherst Mass December 4 Marshall Henry er of Florence was unanimously elected captain of the Amherst College football team for next year. He is 22 years old, weighs 190 pounds and stands over six feet tall.
Alpheus W. Giles age 45 of 40 Tufts Street Somerville, bookkeeper for the Gloucester Fish Company at T wharf, was arrested yesterday. Inspectors Cogan and Orksey accuse him of embezzling 7228.64 between December 9, 1893, and July 7. He died and returned to this vicinity about a week ago and has been living with a brother in law in Somerville since.
The subject for debate is What Is the Measure of the Church to Working Men on Thursday evening December 5. Rev. Charles F. Dole and others will speak.
Patrolman Bernard Doherty of Station 3 stood before police commissioners on charges of perjury neglecting to support his wife and disrespecting his superiors. He pleaded not guilty and the case was taken under advisement.
Fragmentary OCR shows a garbled auraphone advertisement or notice mentioning York Auraphore and an address at 433 Phillipe Munding, 120 Tremont Street. It includes stray questions about hearing and an ear spectacle.
A local fair and Christmas event raised funds for a rural Home for the needy. Volunteers organized crafts, baked goods, and gift drives to support residents in the region.
The first snow of the season fell last night around 9 30. Forecaster Smith predicted some snow but not a heavy fall. The weather should brighten with sun and dissipate the snow as temperatures rise. today remains fair and not very cold.
A Boston citywide flat work spree ends with Court street arrest of James Foley, 35, from New York. Officers recovered a dress, amethyst ring, and five skeleton keys plus jewelry and items stolen from Charlestown, East Boston, and Albany street residents. Foley faces multiple theft charges.
Mr A B Camp, a popular South End youth, wed Miss Sadie C Giles of New York at his mother Mrs Anna Camp’s home 45 Garland Street. Rev F H Norton officiated under a floral arch. The bride wore cream brocaded silk with bride roses and maidenhair ferns. Attendant Celia Glies and best man George Frazer attended. guests included James A Rein and others.
The Broadway Baptist Church in Cambridge held its annual reunion in the vestry last evening. The Rev. Mr. Swett was introduced as the new pastor and delivered a brief address, greeted warmly by several church members.
At 102 Moore Street Cambridge last evening Miss Phebe Lee Aaron daughter of Mr and Mrs M Aaron married James N Clay The ceremony was followed by a reception and wedding feast for the guests.
At a Dexter Hall meeting last night the Street Railway Laborers' Protective Union voted to end the 3-cent fare policy. The move aimed to protect the interests of workers employed by the West End street railway.
The Grand Army of the Republic administrative council fixed the next encampment to be held in St. Paul Minnesota from September 1 to 4 of next year.
Fire Marshal Whitcomb arrested Catharine Nutting of Holbrook after she confessed to two deliberate attempts to burn the Brookville home of her husband Robert A. Nutting. Witnesses accompanied her, and she described lighting a twisted paper to ignite rags in the attic. The fires were discovered by a neighbor and thwarted. She faces arraignment this morning.
John Boyce aged 12 years returns to Rustic street North Newton after a year away. His absence followed his father’s death said to be from a broken heart. He left Newton High School to see the world and spent much time at sea.
The American Academy of Dental Science held its regular monthly dinner at Young's with about twenty members present. Vice-President William P. Coog occupied the chair. Dr. George W. Field, formerly of London, England, was the guest of honor. A dental science paper was read by E. C. Briggs. Thomas A. Hayden and Edwin Co. Blaisdell were elected to active membership.
At the American Society of Mechanical Engineers session in New York today John Fritz was named president. Vice presidents include Charles H. Morrey Francis M. Lean and others. Board members include John G. Herreshoff and A B Walworth with William H. Wilsey re-elected as treasurer.
A rule was served on Toner William A. Shoemaker, counsel for H. H. Holmes, directing him to show cause why he should not be disbarred. The action follows Holmes's murder conviction and a December filing. The case centers on attorney conduct in Holmes's defense.
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