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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1894
Page
2
Aldermanic recount blanks wards 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 with Witt losing ground. He trails by 156 votes across seven wards while other wards swing but not enough to alter the outcome. Initial tally favored Witt by about 500 over James W. O'Brien. Ward 4 shifts Mahoney in for Kimball, altering the margin in the Common Council result.
Dr. A W Tracy head of the State Board of Charities accuses Warden Woodbridge of Cronin's execution. He says Cronin stood on the plate forty seconds after being tied and was hanged by his own weight. Spectators recall about twenty seconds from plate to rise as the black cap, pinioning and rope adjustments occurred before the lever release.
The new Canadian cabinet is announced in Ottawa with Prime Minister Mackenzie Bowell as president of the privy council. Key posts include Sir Adolphe Caron postmaster general, John Costigan marine and fisheries, George E. Foster finance, Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper justice, and John Graham Hagegart railways and canals.
The Maine Central railroad held its annual meeting in Portland on December 19 with 34 406 votes. The old board of directors was reelected: Franklin A. Wilson Payson Tucker Lucius Tuttle Samuel C. Lawrence Lewis Cass Ledyard George M. Pullman Henry M Whitney Henry Red William G. Davis Joseph S. Ricker Thomas W. Hyde John Ware Francis W. Hill. A new by law code was adopted and future meetings are set for the third Wednesday in October. Franklin A. Wilson was re elected president Payson Tucker vice president and Josiah H. Drummond clerk.
Two Lynnfield boys were summoned to appear in court to answer charges of placing obstructions on the South Reading branch of the Boston and Maine railroad near Lynnfield station. An attempt to derail the train was thwarted when an iron wedge was found in the switch by a quarryman. Detective Maloney of the railroad service led the investigation and secured the arrests.
Erastus Flavius Beadle senior member of Beadle & Adams of New York died last night in Cooperstown New York aged 73. He was a leading figure in publishing and the firm’s prominent New York presence.
Rich ard R. Newell, chief engineer of the Midland Terminal railway, was shot and killed today by Van Houghton, a man with a cabin on the survey line. Authorities moved Houghton to the jail in Colorado Springs to prevent lynching.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on December 19 1900 District Assembly 16 Knights of Labor with 300 members and six local assemblies in northeastern Pennsylvania voted to stop paying dues to the national assembly effectively withdrawing. National officers are accused of wasting the order’s funds.
A New Haven report says the New York New Haven Hartford railroad bought substantial Harlem properties for terminal facilities. An official here says the purchase carries no stated significance and may be routine.
St Petersburg report says the coronation of Czar Nicholas II is scheduled for April 1896 with extensive changes anticipated in government offices at the start of the Russian New Year.
The Hon Phine has Ball, 70, ex mayor of Worcester, died suddenly from heart failure while seated at his home at 5 30 this afternoon.
Advert says free medical services for all diseases by Dr Dewe Geese and Rev J S Arrows with patient trust implied. It notes Sundays and implies community endorsement from local writers. The text appears torn but stresses accessible care.
Boston faces a brewing gas crisis as Brookline Bay State negotiations fray and minority stockholders threaten legal action. A planned injunction to restrain directors looms amid talk of political influence, boardroom upheaval, and a proposed stock and bond issue stoking tension among Brookline and Bay State investors.
A woman was shot at the South End yesterday morning by a revolver mishandled in Rollins Street residence. Charles Hopkins, a lodger in Mrs. Jennie Lerard's house, handled the weapon and fired. the pallet struck the victim in the abdomen. Hopkins was imprisoned. the wounded woman was taken to City Hospital.
Mrs Jennie Leiard of No 3 Rollins Street South End remained in extremely critical condition after a accidental shooting by lodger Charles Hopkins yesterday afternoon at City Hospital authorities feared death shortly.
The Powhattan Tribe of Red Men of Chelsea presented a one act drama A Night in the Huron Village last evening at Armory Hall. Jeremiah Norris directed with assistants Cushman Brewer Riley Bigwood Mc Intire Sellon Griffin Fitz and White aiding on stage.
Brookline’s Finest Range: the Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association staged its ninth annual entertainment event, continuing a long-running series favored by locals and police community supporters.
The second hall of the Upholsterers Local Union No 63 hosted a large gathering at Odd Fellows Hall Berkeley and Tremont streets. Berkeley Orchestra performed while floor director H J O'Brien and assistants guided the event. The grand march led by O'Brien and Mrs Arthur Norton featured a gift of a gold watch to the president followed by a brief speech.
Last evening in the school hall the prize declamations were held. Winners include Ma bel Ward with Ruggle's Family taking first prize, George W. Teddetts for Shamus O'Brien, Lydia P. Sargent with The Ghost, and James W. Santry with Emmet's Appeal. Judges were Dr. Ray Greene Huling of Cambridge William Fuller of Auburndale and John Powers of Danvers.
Division 5 officers armed with a search warrant raided an alleged policy shop at 1342 Washington street yesterday afternoon and seized policy slips and manifold books. Two men named John Kelly aged 60 and Frank Maguire 50 were arrested for being present where gaming implements were found.
Division 2 of the A. O. H. in East Boston elected William J. Cronin president Michael Cavanaugh vice president George J. Lovett recording secretary Thomas Manning financial secretary and Thomas Arthur secretary at last evening's session.
A LApres size watch is described as made in the United States by Waltham jewelers. The item is presented as a quality American timepiece.
Three distinguished citizens from Cape Cod honored the Post with a late evening visit. John Adams Frank A Atwood and John Atkins shared remarks as Atwood and Adams toured the Post facilities after midnight.
The artists department produced rapid sketches by Norman that hint at Provincetown men’s good looks. The drawings, finished in under thirty minutes, resemble Post quick-step style and do not fully capture the originals.
The Magnificent, a first class barbetteship described as the largest and most magnificent battleship afloat, was launched at Chatham. She measures 420 feet in length, displaces 15,000 tons, with hull cost of £627,500 and armament of four 12 inch guns and twelve 6 inch guns.
The Commercial Bank of St. John’s shows liabilities about 2.6 million and assets near 2 million, with realizations likely losing one third. Note holders and depositors may recover about 50 cents on the dollar. The Union Bank may pay all in full given time.
Marlboro reported a Union Club gathering entertaining forty Leominster Club members tonight with fellowship and conversation.
The American Wringer Cow of 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises city manufacturing of wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and attend to mail orders promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.
The Municipal League advocates a proportional representation plan to replace Boston's ward elections. Moorfield Storey and Samuel Capen lead a push to embed the scheme in a new city charter, arguing it would curb ward politics and broaden representation across parties and districts.
Henry R. Bate was arraigned on bigamy charges after Elizabeth McKinnon, his claimed second wife, exposed his prior 1887 Paterson marriage to Mary Scanlon. The case was postponed to January 2 as he pleads not guilty. The report also notes wage talks among weavers, mill dividends, and local school and sports news.
The Congregational Club will meet in Music Hall this evening with doors at 4 30 p m Supper at 5 30 p m Germania Orchestra will provide music Addresses by Governor Frederic T Greenhalge Harvard professor Albert Bushnell Hart and Rev David James Burrell The club asks members to stay for the close Pumstead Hall will serve for clothing check.
William A. Alley, 52, of Brockton, died in an Emergency Hospital ambulance yesterday after falling ill at his 291 Devonshire Street office. The death was caused by heart disease. Alley was a partner in the boot and shoe firm Terry Ware Alley.
Rome bans Catholics from joining the Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Sons ofTemperance with excommunication. Bishop McDonnell in Brooklyn reports a Vatican instruction ratified by the college of cardinals and the Pope. The decree affects United States Catholics only. Megr Satolli confirms Dr McGlynn seeks assignment in New York and notes some Brooklyn letter details are inexact.
Richard Grant secretary of the Royal Yacht Squadron says they conferred with Lord Dunraven and will give the New York Yacht Club another chance to race for the America's Cup. The exact conditions are not disclosed awaiting the club's reply. The Squadron will not meet on the 20th but the Yacht Racing Association may set regattas for 1895.
A Tiflis Armenian newspaper says foreign members on the commission have improved Turkish officials conduct toward Armenians. Many Armenians are released from prison. a Kurdish chief is ordered to Constantinople while others are kept in check.
The Drivers Conduc tors and Motormen s Union 3873 Division 2 elected Thomas J Downey W H Powers and T P Bevens to the executive board and grievance committee. The meeting was very largely attended.
The Dedham Memorial Hall event hosted by Charles W. Carroll Post 144 drew many veterans for a big camp fire. Captain J. Varnum Abbott presided while Winslow Warren urged keeping politics out of the order. Chelsea’s Joe Thayer declared himself a pension advocate.
Mayor Coughlin disclosed that discreet police business is ongoing at Flint Village. Officials including the medical examiner are taking unusual precautions to keep the matters confidential, suggesting a matter of significance but not public character.
North Adams leaders took action to secure a city charter within a year. The projected population exceeds 19 600, and Board of Trade directors were summoned to meet Thursday evening to push the campaign.
Monsignor Mutel, head of Catholic missions in Corea, reports the native Christians are in a grave position as the Tongkaks threaten to invade the peninsula's northern region from Paris on December 19.
Rome New York December 19 The ongoing probe into the defalcation at Central National Bank of Rome reveals a total shortage near $30,000. Of this amount $3,000 is tied to teller Samuel Gillett who has not been seen since Monday evening. Cashier John Bielby forged notes ranging from $1000 to $4000 as part of the method. Mayor Gillett, also the bank teller, vanished.
Captain Wiggins and his Arctic party resurfaced at Archangel on December 18 after being lost for weeks. Five crewmen are severely frostbitten and treated in a hospital. The forty men endured extensive hardships during a thirty two day overland journey from Chabalova to Pestozersk.
New York December 9 1 grand jury indicted alderman and ex assemblyman known as Silver Dollar Smith for assault in the second degree. ComplainantAugust Gloistein saloonkeeper says Smith stabbed him. Smith is out on bail.
Washington report says the Japanese treaty was favorably reported in executive session this afternoon by Mr. Morgan.
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