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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1895
Page
2
The Democratic National Committee schedules a meeting on January 16 to discuss party leadership strategy and coordinated campaign plans. Key officials and maybe candidates are expected to attend to set the party's national agenda.
Philadelphia December 13. Chairman Harrity calls a Jan 16 1896 meeting at Arlington Hotel Washington DC to fix the time and place for the 1896 Democratic convention and handle other business. A Collins resolution to limit accommodations to delegates alternates committee members and press will be acted on by a sub committee including Harrity Smaley Gorman Cable and Wall.
New York dispatch reports Levi P. Morton will not consent to his name being used as a Republican candidate without a definite assurance of united support from the State delegation. He backs party leaders but insists on a clear understanding and will not allow his name at the convention unless success seems likely. He notes ample time before the convention and says friends have acted independently.
The Folklore Society met at Grundmann Studios on Clarendon street for an annual gathering. Commander Henry S. Bryant of Philadelphia was honored with a reception. He led the Peary Auxiliary Relief in 1894 and, with a crew, aided Lieutenant Peary in Arctic relief efforts. Bryant shared stereopticon views and polar photos. Attendees included Messrs Entriken Stokes and Clark, former relief expedition members, who spoke on Esquimaux life near the North Pole.
The Cadets inaugurated a winter entertainments series with a smoke talk at Castle Square Hotel hosted by Company C. Captain John Bigelow Jr of the Tenth Cavalry, now at the Institute of Technology, spoke on his military experiences and practical ideas on military matters. A full company turnout attended with officers and non commissioneds as guests, followed by luncheon.
Boston snow has not marred ice at ponds around the city. Skaters flock to Franklin Field Charles River Newton Public Garden Chandler's Pond Chelsea Creek Meadow Dedham Frog Pond Wood Island Park Taunton River Bruce Field Malden Oriental Lake Jamaica Pond Eel Pond Crystal Lake Wakefield. Authorities anticipate a busy season as ice holds firm and skate demand surges with numerous clubs and makers reporting strong sales.
An 19th century ads claim of Baker's Kidney Pills can cure dropsy by restoring kidney function to remove excess water from the blood. The copy notes a book about the remedy and reports price as eight shillings, with availability at Bangor Maine druggists.
Adams reports Ralph Martin a 50 year old blind farmer killed at the Center street crossing by a Boston and Albany train yesterday afternoon. He died after his wagon collided with the engine leaving his 15 year old son and horse uninjured. Martin was a Savoy farmer. In Dedham the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor at the Second Baptist elected officers for six months led by President Winfield L Jacobs and others. In Dennisport Captain E K Crowell injured when a piece of iron pierced his lower face while working on his mill with two physicians attending. In Athol Bowker formerly Waterbury arrested for larceny of 60 dollars from a Fitchburg boarding place after spending part of his funds on a diamond ring and a watch, plus a revolver.
Artists who use a chafing dish are requested to call at T Metcalf Co s 39 Tremont Street to test something new.
A letter from former shopmates at A. Shuman & Co salutes Alderman John on his city council victory. They praise his honesty, open heart, and jovial nature, and express mixed feelings at his departure from their circle while pride in his success remains.
Washington December 13 reports say Secretary Carlisle's tariff plan report may go to Congress Monday or Tuesday depending on the President's return. Senator Sherman plans to answer the financial portion, noting Carlisle may wait for the President's views before releasing.
Herbert Mitchell a 14 year old colored boy from 6 Tappan street Everett vanished two weeks ago after leaving home to sell papers. His father suspects dime novels fueled his disappearance while a friend later saw Herbert in Pawtucket with two other boys en route to New York. He is described as good looking with rubber boots a blue catching cap and long trousers. Any information is welcomed by his father Herbert M. Mitchell.
The Massachusetts Benefit Life Association adjuster reports John J. Ryan’s June application, death November 4 1895 from consumption, and that he denied prior illness. The widow admitted earlier coughs and hemorrhage, and the company offered $100 as settlement as charity, not legal liability, calling it graveyard insurance.
The Prince of Wales, while shooting at Hallborn estate, Hall Borne Beaconsfield, got powder grains in his right eye. A doctor treated with fomentations and cocaine injection, removing the powder. The eye is returning to normal and the prince has returned to London.
New York Dec 13 Showalter and Lipschutz divided the twelfth game of their match after twenty seven moves. The game began Wednesday. Current score Showalter five Lipschutz four drawn two.
The Post backed drive for free transfers to reform West End Street Railway fare structure. Aldermen Donovan Hall and allies vow persistent action, with Gallivan to lead in the House. Senate supporters include Maccabe and Sullivan as the next Legislature readies a decisive battle for the people's measure.
Word came Thursday of the Atlanta streetcar accident death of Col Hubbard L. Hart of Palatka Fla. A Boston summer resident for a decade, Hart was famed as the Orange King for Palatka’s famed orange grove and river navigation projects. He was born in Guildford Vt in 1827 and earlier served as an assistant quartermaster for the Confederacy. Survived by his second wife Miss Thompson and a daughter, he left Boston for Palatka after hearing the news.
Quaker City reports show witnesses from the first ward accusing police of barring voters and ejecting accredited convention delegates during the fall factional fight over Senator Quay. Officers allegedly acted under ward leaders orders, with one sergeant remarking he followed orders. Adjournment set for Wednesday.
Judge Thurman is to be buried with a private service at his home on Saturday at 10 o clock. Public viewing will occur 10 30 to 12 30 with Rev J L Grover presiding. Interment follows at Greenlawn Cemetery with pallbearers including grandsons A L Thurman and A G Thurman Jr Wynne T Jordan Mrs Thurman s grandson John G Dunn and servant Joseph Mathews.
The funeral for the late Thomas Parker Proctor was held yesterday at his home 31 Alverton Street Jamaica Plain with a large gathering from St John s Episcopal Church of which he was a prominent member. Rev A Sherman read the lesson. Among the mourners were Hon E D Hayden Colonel Thomas L Livermore A F Breed E F Oliver C M Wicker F C Welch Payson BE Tucker Dr Samuel Green Richard S Millenlement K Fay W E Cox Dr Faulkner and Dr Sherman. Burial was private at Forest Hills Cemetery with only family and close friends present, the interment in the family lot.
Mrs Downs wife of Alderman Benja min J Downs of Somerville died at her West Somerville home yesterday morning after a several days illness due to heart trouble. Funeral from 5 Claremon avenue on Sunday at 3 p m.
Amesbury December 13 Judge Cate discharged Jacob R Rogers after complainant Joseph Dunton a G A R veteran testified of an alleged affair with Rogers wife. Police chief Janvain said Rogers and wife confessed to a plot to extort money. Mrs Rogers admitted she never rode with Dunton. Both spouses ordered to leave town on penalty of arrest if they return. Rogers and wife wed in Newburyport last June.
In Portland on December 13, three deputy sheriffs and a search party with dogs combed the zero temperature woods for Rose Dolley's missing baby. Rose and her mother are to be arraigned in court tomorrow morning.
In Philadelphia the New England Society elected officers for the coming year and planned the fifteenth annual banquet for Dec 23. About three hundred members and guests will attend with Henry E. Rowland, General Nelson A. Miles, Governor Hastings, and Rev. Dr. H. L. Wayland among expected attendees. Officers include President John H. Converse. vice presidents Stephen W. Dana and Richard A. Lewis. secretary Joseph P. Mumford. treasurer Clarence H. Clark. chaplain Charles H. Richards. physician C. P. Turner. directors Charles Emory Smith, N. Parker Shortridge, Harold Goodwin, Thomas E. H. Cornish, Howard P. Borden, W. D. Winsor, John Sparhawk Jr., E. Burgess Warren, H. M. Howe, Lincoln Godfrey, Theodore Frothingham Lord, and Charles A. Brinley.
The Associated Charities of Boston releases its sixteenth annual report with statistics on cases and work during the year. Distress rose with hard times but eased as business revived. Expenses totaled 19 781.08 for general purposes, down from 21 448.97 the prior year, yet still above the year before last. A slight deficit of 37.50 was covered by charitable gifts and a loan from the Mary M. McGregor fund. The estate gift of Abby C. Howes provided 300 for ongoing charitable support.
Levi W. Houghton of Bath, a noted shipbuilder and respected citizen, died this morning at his residence on South Street. He was a prominent local figure in Bath and leaves a legacy in the maritime community.
The test of the government built battleship Texas concluded with a solid performance, Captain Henry Glass reports. She ran 16 to 17.4 knots with engine revs 115 to 124, showing steady handling and minimal hull vibration, but journals overheated, requiring overhauls. The official trial was rescheduled to December 18.
A rare U S bull fight draws New Englanders to El Paso for the Guadaloupe Fiesta lasting until Jan 8. Toreros from Spain and the Charrita Mexicana, the world’s only female bullfighter, perform across the border. Several travelers have already departed via the Southern Pacific line, with Agent Currier at 9 State Street arranging transport for many in the next two weeks.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company orders drills every Friday at 8 PM at South Armory Irvington Street. Members should attend, participate, and be ready for abroad plans. A special meeting at Faneuil Hall next Monday will hear reports from London committees.
The third winter reunion of the Seventh Massachusetts Veteran Volunteers is set for today at Hotel Bellevue with a 1 o'clock business meeting and a 3 o'clock dinner. Governor and state officials have been invited to attend. A separate event, a conference for French work in New England, convenes December 18 at Warren Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Robert MacDonald and Rev. Alvah Hovey presiding. The afternoon session will cover French workers and their needs. Also, Temple Adath Israel hosts Festival of the Light with the religious school pupils performing.
Washington reports a condensed list of pension recipients across New England states including Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island and names such as Warren Sheldon Alonzo F. Smith Nancy A. Bickford Patrick Boyle Raymond Ellington Andrew J. Lull Melissa J. Sigmonds Mary H. Gambie and Anna Kieman among others with statuses original supplemental and reissue for widows and others.
Barbara Aub, the young woman who confessed to perjury in the Langerman case and recanted, was arraigned in General Sessions before Judge Cowing. She pleaded not guilty and was held in $1000 bail for trial.
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