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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1896
Page
5
William A Rohr unveils a compressed air powered machine claimed to accumulate power the longer it runs. The device uses a 12 foot by 4 by 3 foot air tank, a 20 inch cylinder, flywheels, gears, and an auxiliary air engine. Rohr says a 500 dollar investment backs a 20 horsepower model and a public trial is planned.
New York December 22 John L Sullivan has shaved off his famous muton chop whiskers and mustache. He says the facial hair made him look old and failed to meet his goal of appearing younger. Sullivan visited a Broadway barber to complete the removal and expressed no regrets.
Captain Fitz Roy Grover of the Chel sea police nabbed two youths, Spurgeon Wilson aged 14 and George W. Smalley aged 10, accused of trying to break into Fred W. White’s pool room at 24 Fourth street. They were arraigned today on charges of attempting entry and bailed after being locked up.
The American Board of Foreign Missions rebuts charges from Mustapha Bey to the State Department, declaring all accusations against Rev. Cyrus Hamlin and other missionaries false. Hamlin argues Turkish methods forge evidence, cites Armenian testimonies under torture as inadmissible, and condemns Sultan Abdul Hamid’s policy while defending the mission’s two and a half decades of work aiding Armenians.
Stories reveal Antonio Maceo as a disciplined, moral leader admired by editor Manuel Coronado and Antonio Bolet. He avoided alcohol and cards, dressed meticulously, rode at the head of his troops, and valued his officers. A daring 1895 escape attempt shows his tactical prudence and sacrifice.
Miss Kuhne Beveridge, recently back from Paris, models a half life size bust of General Antonio Maceo in her East Seventeenth Street studio. The work mirrors his uniform and bold gaze, drawing Cuban sympathizers and promising casts from the original model for sale.
The Harvard class day committee and President Eliot urge changes to reduce risks at the 5000 crowd. Proposals include moving the tree location, widening exits, and spreading events over three days with varied venues and activities. Separately, the funeral for Hon. Henry L. Pierce is planned with services at Chestnut Hill and Dorchester, assisted by Rev. Brown and Rev. Munger.
The fishing smack Fredonia crew, rescued by the steamer Colorado, landed at Ellis Island with 14 foreigners and American sailors. Captain T. F. Morgan leads the group of rescued men including McKenzie Steele Hurler and Hayes. An emigration fund will cover the foreigners' return, while Fulton market dealers pledge to aid the American sailors. Olaf Olsen died when struck by a spar during pickup. funeral services were held aboard the Colorado.
Firemen responded to numerous alarms with minor losses. Incidents included at 10:25 p m at 165 Harrison avenue due to rats and matches, 10:17 a m at 672 East Broadway a toy engine explosion, and 7:45 a m at New Hotel Rexford ignition of a gasoline barrel with $200 loss. Additional blazes at 11:46 p m 584 Massachusetts avenue, 12:10 a m 657 First street South Boston, 9:08 p m 274 Meridian street from lamp upset with small or no damage.
Funeral services for Colonel Thomas F. E. Barker were held at his Chestnut Street home Malden attended by many veterans and organizations including Loyal Legion Grand Army of the Republic National Woman’s Relief Corps Soldiers Home Chelsea Converse Lodge and more. Eulogy given by Rev Q D A Horton with Scripture reading by Rev James F. Albion and music by the Herbert L. Johnson Quartet. Burial in Forest Dale Cemetery with pallbearers from several veteran groups led by Colonel A A Rand and Captain J G B Adams.
Funeral services for Professor Alexander Herrmann were held at 1 30 PM in the Masonic Temple on Sixth Avenue and Twenty third Street with Main Lodge members and delegations from Phenix and Lambs clubs and the Larchmont Yacht Club in attendance. The Rev Dr Silverman officiated. Masonic ritual followed. Pallbearers included A L Erlanger George W Lederer Jacob Hess Henry Dazian and others. Body taken to Woodlawn Cemetery. burial place undecided.
The funeral for George H. Sleeper, longtime Watertown official and railroad contractor, will be held at 10 this morning from the First Parish Unitarian Church. Rev. W. H. Savage will officiate, and burial will follow in Lowell. Town business places will close during the service.
Danforth Newcomb a 55 year old Hollis Centre farmer, in poor health and despondent, ended his life by plunging into a brook near his home in Biddeford Maine this afternoon. He leaves a wife and three children.
Handel and Haydn Society performed The Messiah in Music Hall with soloists Mme Emma Juch Mrs Sawyer B Bispham and others under George W Chadwick after Langfell ill The audience praised the soprano and the performance The Messiah repeats tonight with Albani Alves Kaiser and Bispham plus a full matinee Friday Christmas Day
A complimentary reception for Maurice Barrymore and the Roaring Dick cast was hosted by the Boston Lodge of Elks at Hayward Place. About 200 attended a supper and an evening program featuring Barrymore, company members, and local entertainers including solos, parodies, and various acts.
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