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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1893
Page
6
An appeal lauds a dime as a powerful purchase for World’s Fair Art portfolios. It notes portfolios offer rich educational value, with Portfolio No 4 available at the Post office while Nos 1 2 3 sell or sell out, and demand remains high.
John Hunter sixteen from Milton lies in a critical condition at his home after a gun accident. He said he fired at a rabbit and fell when his foot caught a root, causing the second barrel to discharge. Doctors expect recovery.
Under Royal Clan auspices and the American Order of Scottish Clans Wallace Bruce former US consul at Edinburgh will give a talk on Scotland and Scotsmen Thursday at Association Hall. Soloists Miss Little Miss Shireff and Mr J A Robertson will perform Scottish songs before and between lecture segments.
Kate Clayton Howe and Edward R. Howe, famed for living as ex drummer boy and colonel, faced unraveling claims after Michigan investigators proved Homer Woodworth and Forty-fourth Massachusetts ties false. They duped G A R members, harbored aliases, and resorted to frauds until Ned Howe ended in Cook County Jail with Kate awaiting the next move.
Firefighters responded to a blaze at 68 Harvard Street a three story brick lodging house. William Garry, 45, was found dead in his back attic bed from smoke, likely suffocated after sleeping in the fire started by himself. Property damage estimated near $1000. building owned by John Quinn and operated as a lodging house by Cynthia Andall. Medical Examiner Draper had the remains sent to City Hospital morgue.
Reports say President Cleveland underwent surgery and doctors were summoned to Washington after a November visit to New York. The White House kept details secret while a Washington physician warned his illness could progress without careful surgical care.
In an 1893 session, Senator Hoar denounced the Blount appointment as improper and pressed a resolution demanding full disclosure of authority and communications with Hawaii. The debate touched on presidential policy toward the Queen, Bayard’s stance, and executive powers, ending with the resolution postponed.
Washington society news lists planned White House entertainments for January to February including President reception Cabinet dinner diplomatic receptions and dinners. Mrs Cleveland with Col John M Wilson oversees public receptions while Secretary of State Gresham hosts New Year breakfast for the diplomatic corps in the Arlington Annex. Mrs Lamont and Mrs Bissell are noted active in winter events with Mrs Olney hosting guests at her Massachusetts Avenue home alongside Mrs Thomas of Boston and Mrs Mollie Thomas of San Francisco.
Washington report details revisions to the tariff bill. Cotton yarns rise about 5 percent, new 12 cent value class at 20 percent, high valued yarns taxed at 2 percent, and various carpet and textile duties adjusted. Tin plate moves to specific duty, pocket knives set at 45 percent, pearl buttons at 1 cent per line, lumber duties restored, wearing apparel free value cut to 250 dollars, and tariff effective date moved from March to June 1.
Maurice B. Fitzgerald, former Catholic priest, sought a writ of review to challenge a suit against Archbishop William to recover about $8000 for salary and expenses. Judge Dunbar in the equity session of the Superior Court denied the writ yesterday.
An explosion in the Belgrade arsenal last night killed eight people due to careless removal of cartridges. The blast occurred after an incident on December 11, injuring others and triggering an investigation.
A fire from Roxbury terrace 8 caused by a tipped kerosene lamp gutted No. 8 owned by A J Powers and badly damaged Nos 7 and 9 occupied by the Good and Farrell Reddy families. The Highlands district responded with Box 48 and Box 21 alarms. Estimated loss stands at sixteen thousand dollars.
In Superior Court the case of Seward R. Klebes, linked to the Miser Babbitt matter, was continued. Dr J L Perry testified that George M Babbitt suffered senile dementia, lived in filth with little food, and feared robbers.
John T. Burgess, held in Boston on a six month term for swindling, faces Burlington Iowa charges as Colonel Blackwell. He duped a mission, secured funds, opened bank accounts, and sought a military academy from a fine estate. Burlington plans a reception after his term ends.
The Rev An drew McKeown D D died at his son in law Lewis B Porter home on Mt Auburn street Watertown aged 70 He was a renowned Methodist preacher born in Nova Scotia and educated at Wilbraham College He served at New Bedford North Bridgewater Pawtucket Roxbury Springfield Worcester Cambridge East Boston Lynn and Newton and last led Egleston Square Boston church before ill health forced resignation last April He had lived with his daughter since then and preached for forty two years.
A brief notice urges voters to cast ballots early today supporting Matthews and the uptire Democratic ticket. The item emphasizes convenient voting and party alignment ahead of the upcoming election.
Prof. William L. Puffer delivered the sixth lecture in the ongoing course. Attendance was strong, with students expressing enthusiasm for the valuable insights and the free ticket incentive offered at the event.
An over heated stove on the third floor of a brick tenement behind 16 Cambridge street caused a fire in Mrs. Quinns apartment last evening. Sox 24 answered the alarm at 7 55. Jonas French owned the house with agents involved.
In Wabash Indiana a sensational report traces Zella Nicolaus from childhood to her image as an adventuress linked to the Broadway story Blue Jeans. The piece notes alleged schemes, past arrests, and a $40,000 lawsuit against George Gould amid party politics.
The Boston Young Men's Congress reports the annual dinner on Thursday December 28 at the United States Hotel with a low price for all guests. The body debated but rejected consideration of free trade and the Wilson tariff bill and saw the Chinese enfranchisement bill fail by one vote. Next Monday the session ends with immigration restriction first on the calendar.
A fire was discovered at 6 15 last night in a two story brick building at 5 Tennyson street. The blaze, traced to a defective flue, caused $400 in damage. The property is owned by James Stevenson and occupied by James Batley.
Patrick McGrath, a deck hand on the steamer City of Hartford, fell from the gang plank at Pier 2% East River this morning and was drowned.
William Good received five years in state prison for assault on an officer and three years for breaking and entering Cohen’s store on Kneeland Street November 24. Sullivan, his accomplice, got three years for burglary. Thomas Barbetti drew four years for using a pistol with murderous intent. Daniel Dunning got five years for breaking and entering. Other sentences included Patrick Sheridan three years, Daniel Costello four years, Fred Shelhamee four years, John Gardner two years, Edward Irwin two years, Jeremiah Sullivan four years, Henry Camp two years, Thomas Smith two years, John G. Smith eighteen months, Frank Moore eighteen months, John Collins, Joseph Robinson, Clarence Smith, Charles Howatt, Robert Thomas and John Lockart in varying terms at the house of correction or reformatories.
The Cape Cod Commercial Travellers' Association executive committee met at Crawford House last night with George A. Smith as chairman and E. L. Richards as secretary. They finalized plans for the annual dinner to be held at the American House on New Year’s night.
A well known shoplifter named Eien McLaughlin was arrested by Inspectors Knox and Barry for larceny of a fur cape and other goods. They spotted her on Washington street and found suspected items under her cloak. She was booked at police headquarters and taken to the Tombs. She is 40 years old and from East Boston.
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