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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1892
Page
2
Miss Julia Hall reappears before distressed parents and townsfolk after a two day absence spent alone. She shows signs of mental exhaustion and reveals prior suicide attempt by jumping a well and an overdose of laudanum, suggesting possible insanity and need for further guardianship or care.
Mamie Sweet aged 12 daughter of the Wyoming House head waiter leaped from a seventh story window on Lackawanna avenue in Scranton to escape punishment for a misdelivered package. She fell 125 feet suffering a dislocated shoulder and a severe cut on one leg with no internal injuries. a surgeon expects a quick recovery.
A Sunday paper reports a conspiracy to poison non union workers at Carnegie Steel in Homestead. Nine or more strike-linked suspects are detained while a cook, Robert Beatty, confessed, naming others and detailing money flows and the planned food poisoning. Frick declined to comment as Homestead officials deem the tale ridiculous.
The Interstate Commerce Commission's fourth statistical report, prepared by Mr. Case, notes U S railway mileage on June 30, 1891 stood at 168 10274 miles excluding double tracks, up 4 805 miles in the year. Employment rose to 784 285 workers and total railway capitalization reached 9 829475015 dollars, or 60 942 per mile with a 602 per mile rise from the prior year.
New Reprorp December 11 Bishop Brooks visited and confirmed at all three Episcopal churches in the city and dedicated Grace Church’s Gothic parish house. The modern building serves the parish and broader community with free lectures, aiding religious instruction and welfare efforts. Grace Church reports 420 communicants and thriving benevolent institutions. The formal opening is set for Thursday evening.
Marion Crawford visits Boston, discusses process, and details how he crafts novels. He describes mapping plots before writing, averages 5000 words per day, and seldom rewrites. His early fiction drew on real events and life, including Mr Isaacs, with many works thereafter produced in Italy and Germany. He will read at Chickering Hall this week with Mrs. Howe.
Aunt Julia Smith s remarks at the coffin sparked beliefs of foul play in Dennis Herlihy death. The estate is said to be large with cash deposits and eight to eleven tenement buildings on Central street. Police plan limited disclosures until Probate Court action.
Official programme for Whittier memorials on December 17 at Amesbury outlines presiding editor W H H B Currier. It lists prayers, addresses, poems read by professors, letters, and music by Haverhill Philharmonic Quartet with tickets available December 14 at Merrill's store. Senator Patterson noted as guest speaker. Harriet Prescott Spofford possible contributor.
The Rev. John Dailey of Dailey Memorial Chapel in Springfield was duped for 2000 dollars by a trio claiming a god mine in Arizona. The men produced two gold bricks and pressed him to finance a test and assay at a hotel. An expert valued the bricks at 1000 dollars each, but a letter later said brass.
The Bureau of the American Republics notes the inauguration of the South American Cable Company service between Brazil and Atlantic coasts. The 214 mile line at SanuiSe de Senegal in Africa connects with the Spanish National Submarine Telegraph to Cadiz, Teneriffe, and the Canaries, then to Marine Telegraph via Cadiz for Britain and the Mediterranean. Rates set at six to seven francs per word from Pernambuco to main destinations.
Washington December 11 Hon James G Blaine reports show he is better after a brief illness from a cold and stomach trouble. He has remained in bed but is cheerful and progressing slowly. Family and physicians say no serious danger exists despite a slower recovery.
A shocking incident at Martin's saw mill in Brooklyn, Connecticut, left Jerry Perry, a one year old child, fatally injured when his coat was caught in a circular saw. The boy was drawn into the blade and his body severed below the ribs before help arrived. Doctor Thor described the scene as the most horrible sight he had witnessed.
NATURAL GASIGHT, ANSONIA, OHIO, Dec 11. A possible uproar is hinted as gas services may be turned off December 15 to divert supply to Dayton. Citizens threaten to blow up Dayton mains if gas is cut off here.
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An enthusiastic Typographical Hall gathering heard Frank K. Foster of Labor Leader discuss direct legislation and referendums citing Switzerland. Freight handlers of the Boston and Albany line consider higher overtime pay and Sunday night allowances as Assembly No. 5572 meets. Knights of Labor council urged tighter organization and 14 new members joined. Alliance plans to establish a permanent base and push for higher marble duties.
The candidate has broad support from leading Democrats across the state, praised for leadership and integrity. Lamb’s favorable image is noted, with a personal anecdote of a hunting trophy from a Western Dakota trip in 1884 underscoring his rugged, benevolent portrayal.
The Post highlights Thomas F. Tracy as one of the hardest working labor leaders in Boston. He has led campaigns, organized workers, and advocated for better wages and conditions. The piece profiles his dedication, strategy, and influence on local labor activism.
Bishop Potter of New York preached to a crowded Trinity Church congregation yesterday praising Rev. Dr. Donald as a dear friend who will lead the parish in the moral path. A meeting in the vestry with Mr. Donald is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
The figure has long been connected with the labor movement and is identified as a prominent leader. He served as marshal of the Central Labor Union division in last September's Labor Day parade.
Members are moving to join the International Union with charter lists and broad signatures. At a New England Hall meeting yesterday two charter lists recorded forty seven signatures. The ball committee announced final preparations for the annual ball set for Cotillion Hall next Friday evening.
At a meeting the association elected officers for the ensuing year J Henry Smith president N E Harper vice president Searse treasurer A A Osgood financial secretary J J Moran recording secretary and a board including J Henry Smith F E Beahn A P Crossman F F Learnard. The fourth annual ball is next Tuesday evening the 138th at Odd Fellows Hall with Edmands's Band providing music.
General L E Stimson, arrested on an indictment charging forgery and embezzlement of opium, has obtained bondsmen. He claims malice in the indictment but will not name accusers. Chin Poo, said father of the west side Chinaman, is described as the buyer of the drug and may be arrested for receiving stolen goods.
Philip Turner a 16 year old resident of Newton Highlands was injured in a rabbit hunting accident near Hammond's pond on Saturday afternoon. A companion tripped and discharged his gun, a portion of the shot entering Turner's hip area. He was taken to Cottage Hospital where doctors said injuries were not serious.
Serious fire in Newton on December 11 damaged the residence of F L Felton on Hillside avenue. A defective fireplace on the first floor started the blaze, engulfing the front of the house and filling rooms with smoke. Damage to house and furnishings was about 5000 dollars and is partially insured.
General Secretary Reichers of the United Garment Workers of America will visit the city late this week to oversee pant makers lockout. Charles Goodman’s assault case against contractor Elkins was continued two weeks. Grand Master George E. Gunn of the Trackmen Brotherhood may be named Labor Commissioner of Michigan. United Hebrew Trades elected two delegates to the Anti Sweating League. Discussions on strengthening affiliated unions and organizing were held, with a nine member committee formed. United Wood Carvers sanction foremen suspension upon dues payment. United Garment Workers Union No. 1 met at 994 Washington Street to adopt amendments from the Philadelphia convention. A special session of Unions Nos. 1 and 25 will convene at Wells Memorial Hall to discuss important business and a new constitution was adopted.
A public appeal from Boston figures urges voters to reject liquor licenses in a city ballot. The message frames licensing as promoting a saloon system and social ills, urging abstention to uphold moral, social, and commercial interests.
In this city, marriages performed in December by Rev. C. C. Earle and Rev. J. Savage. The Reid shows Hugh Morrison wed Annie Manning, William A. Mudie with Mrs. Joe M. Hayden, and Calvin Rolling of Manchester with Mrs Copeland of Albion by Rev. Owen.
Eber F. Clark 57 dies at Charlestown on December 8. Hannah Hamill 44 dies at this province on December 7. Mary Ann Hatch 78 widowed daughter of Melrose’s late Jesse Upham dies at Somerville on December 8. Lewis H. Kingsbury 73 dies from accident in this city on December 9. Bessie Munroe 38 of Upper Hempton N.5. dies in this city on December 9. Isabel Parker of West Medford, daughter of the late William G. Parker, dies December 8. Edgar Q. Porter 41 years 4 months 21 days dies at Atermoush on December 8.
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