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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
3
Angus Gilbert, condemned to die in two months, remains calm and penitent in Charles Street Jail. He accepts his fate, studies the Bible with the prison missionary, and asks for peace rather than interviews, while his sister weeps nearby.
A BU Law School bulletin sparked a volatile debate after a notice required notebooks be handed in for examination to obtain a degree. The faculty and student leaders disagree on whether submission should be a degree prerequisite, while senior and executive committees seek an amicable settlement.
Bethesda Hall hosted the annual masquerade ball directed by Mr. Harry E. Munroe with dancing from 9 PM past midnight. Notable attendees included James Flaherty John Munroe Oscar Johnson Fred MecKillop Charles O'Brien William Ivers Louis Mahoney James Scott Thomas F McKeough Frank Favor Patrick Kelly John Griffin and numerous ladies.
Jere A. Watson’s case for unlawfully printing and circulating a political circular was heard in Municipal Court before Judge Hardy. Due to absent counsel, the case was continued to Thursday morning with Watson held on the same bail.
Alderman F H Allen charges that contract terms for supplying groceries to the poor department have been violated and that local firms may have pocketed thousands. He cites decoy orders and price discrepancies under F C Wilson & Co, with overseers asked to explain. The exposure shocks Haverhill and the mayor is urged to convene a special meeting.
In Harvard's Fogg lecture hall yesterday a giant cannon firecracker exploded during Professor Baker's Argumentation lecture. Students jumped up in fear, some fled, while smoke filled the room. The floor showed cracker remnants and a fifteen foot fuse. origin and ignition are under investigation by college authorities.
The show windows and interior display of the Massachusetts Clothing Company are festively decorated by manager Wolf. His reputation for going all out is evident in evergreen and holly motifs that weave around chandeliers and the store, creating a charming, rich holiday scene at Hanover and Portland streets.
In a U S Commissioner court yesterday James McDonald Jacob Feines and Patrick Massey were arraigned on counterfeiting charges each pleading not guilty McDonald held for the District Court in 1000 bonds Feines case continued to December 23 Massey granted a day to identify the giver of the counterfeit coin and placed under 1000 bonds
A mission started at St Leonard's Church on Prince Street last Sunday morning led by Rev. Father Ubaldus O S F nephew of Mr Satolli. Ubaldus is an eloquent preacher and singer who performs a solo each evening. He preaches nightly and participates in services drawing large crowds. The Franciscan guest of Rev. Father Ubaldus a Rieti rector of St Leonard's remains through Christmas when the mission closes.
Despatch from Biddeford Maine alleges Newell L Emmons the accused in Terrence Dolan's murder is son of Charles Emmons a small man who lives alone on a farm at Goodwins Mills seven miles from the city It is said Newell Emmons is thought to be in Havana and the father expects the son will return to run the farm.
Readers suggest gifts by preference with diamonds clothing jewelry and books highlighted. Letters from Boston Lynn Roxbury Dorchester discuss diamonds apparel jewelry and books as suitable presents with inscribed keepsakes and tailored choices.
Owen Hagan, former East Boston resident, positively identified as the burglar known as Tom Ferris who died after falling in the Hotel Lorenz elevator well during an escape attempt. Identification followed a confession by Matthew Nickerson and corroborating statements from Agnes Murray, with lingering doubt noted by a reporter at Hagan’s Marginal Street home. Hagan, from a lobster family, later worked for the butler Binding and Mailing Company in New York before turning to crime and a three year House of Correction sentence.
Rumors circulate of consolidating the Meigs elevated franchise with West End under Henry M. Whitney at the helm. The plan allegedly would amend Meigs charter to unite interests into a single prosperous syndicate. Whitney and George H. Towle were approached but declined to comment.
Washington December 17 The list shows pensions issued in New England states including Maine Rhode Island New Hampshire and Massachusetts Original pensions awarded to Reinhold Schoepe William H Charles John D Newton Richard Batley James Walsh George Weeks Henry J Ralph Micah Huntington John B Woodman George W Connor William Brazier and Peter Moore Additional and increase pensions granted to Henry J Ralph Carlos E Bohanan William J Loheed John L Logan and others This dispatch records multiple beneficiaries from cities such as Providence Cranston Chelsea Lynn and Everett with entries spanning several counties and towns.
West Norwich postmaster Chauncey Smith shot and killed William Eastman, a drunken and disruptive stranger, after Eastman refused orders to leave the Norwich office and threatened to “clean out” the place. Smith says the shooting was in self defense and has filed a complaint against Eastman.
The United States District Court convened with Judge Edgar Aldrich presiding. George W. Story of Boston pleaded guilty to conspiring with Fred F. Johnston, postmaster at Winnequam, to defraud the government by mailing circulars. Story agreed to receive half of Johnson’s payment and was fined 1000 dollars plus costs.
Bat Shea, who murdered Robert Rossi in Troy during the 1894 spring election, awaits execution at Clinton Prison. A respite has been granted extending his death sentence until January.
In Nashua a sequence of Manchester witnesses testified on Stockwell. They described his strange street behavior, claims of last night on earth, and threats at the station while noting possible intoxication. Several witnesses cited a fractured family and accusations against an officer.
Dec 17 1910 report says George O Tilton former Alderman in aldernan ic conspiracy case was spotted on a B M train near Melrose by John Frink. Tilton wore a full beard and urged Frink not to speak. Frink saw Tilton enter the smoker car and then lose sight of him.
The B A A Indoor Meet at the club gym tonight features events in parailebar wrestling high jump and shot put with numerous entrants from B A A and Wakefield and others. Officials announce 8 p m start, three judges for parallel bars, two prizes per event except wrestling, and entries assigned numbers to prevent confusion.
Shawmut B C won a C C C bowling match at Boylston alleys with a late string brace, Hewins setting a 223 single string, Chelsea C C collapsing in the final frame, while Charlestowns beat Mavericks by 351 pins as scores appeared low. Union B C forfeits to Press after failure to appear at Back Bay alleys.
A special holiday tour via Royal Blue line leaves Boston for Washington D C on Thursday Dec 26 for seven days with hotel and all expenses at 23 dollars. A second Boston party goes to the Atlanta Exposition taking ten days with a similar personal guide. For itineraries address A J Simmons NEPA 211 Washington Street Boston Mass.
Yesterday's skating drew thousands asSpy Pond Arlington offered excellent ice while Franklin Field and other ponds showed good to fair conditions. The Beacons defeated Harvard in a polo match four to two, with an upcoming English High vs Dorchester High Schools clash on the schedule.
Boxing writer Harry Hutchins compiles a crowded list of announced fights and forfeits for a February carnival near El Paso. Promoters and managers including Dan Stuart, Joe Vendig, Tom O Rourke, and local figures in Roxbury Charlestown and Chelsea arrange purses from 4000 to 10000 dollars, with forfeit deadlines and deposits to secure matches.
The 9 percent Waverly appears in Columbus avenue with larger tubing narrower tread single tube tires adjustable saddle post and handle bars. The 96 Eclipse arrives in models A and B with Model A at 100 dollars and Model B at 8 dollars. Pearl gray rims mark the Crackajack second which has just appeared. Both machines are expected to defend past season records.
Ryan defeated Manuel in a pool tournament at Murray and Irwizi's in South Boston last night by 100 to 8. Hood and Grant are slated to play tonight.
A concise notice lists Prof Se Godfrey of 98 Court at Boston in reference to scientific means and terms of reasonable consideration. The fragmentary text indicates an academic or professional profiling but lacks full details.
A Boston reader urges public park officials to flood city ponds in winter by turning on hydrants at 10 o clock. He cites Frog Pond and Public Garden as poor skating sites where children skate on bad ice after the first day. He argues flooded ice would make good skating and benefit future taxpayers.
A resident from South Boston writes protesting lack of floodable field space, arguing residents deserve equal skating and recreation opportunities as East Boston or Dorchester, urging city action.
An East Boston boy urges Boston park commissioners to flood Wood Island Park to create a skating venue for residents. He notes last season’s early flooding pleased skaters and asks officials to issue an order permitting the park to be flooded again for recreation.
Urban cycle show planned in January at Minneapolis. Nat C. Goodwin stars in Ambition at Hollis Street Theatre but has turned to studying the wavy bicycle at Pope Manufacturing Riding School on Columbus. Buffalo cyclists Werick Ki ser and Randall push for long and short records. plan outdoor work in California. Two riders arrested in New York for park searching. magistrate urges brakes on bicycles after fines. John S. Johnson eyes racing abroad and Olympian games in Athens next year. Eddie Bald and Fred Titus rumored to pursue French honors. Michaux Club reports strong year with weekly meetings at Bowman cycling academy. Referee criticizes Spading but highlights focus on American Road Records.
In Washington County Maryland a bicycle theft was treated as a serious crime akin to horse stealing. William Douglas faced a two year penitentiary sentence after being charged with stealing a bicycle from a Hagerstown Bicycle Club member.
The Commonwealth Bicycle Club hosted its first social at Arcade Hall last evening. Miss Kimball danced the Fisher's Hornpipe during intermission. The reception committee included G. E. Cady, A. C. Wood, H. C. Morse, and W. H. Atwell, with H. C. Riggs as director. Aids were H. H. Green, C. J. Goddard, F. C. Kimball, and W. H. Atwell. Attendees included Captain Walker of the Press Club, Commodore Henly and wife from Windsor Yacht Club, and J. J. Fecitt.
An OCR fragment lists station connections and times across Manchester Concord New Boston Belmont Tilton and more. It names lines to Plymouth St Johnsbury Quebec Montpelier Burlington and Chicago with varied daily and Sunday services and remarks on exceptions and transfer points.
Boston timetable details for New York New Haven Hartford lines and connections. Lists frequencies to Providence Plymouth Fall River paths with week day and Sunday services, through tickets and parlor car seats, station stops at Kneeland Street and Park Square, and executive staff credits.
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