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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1891
Page
2
New York commissioners of the National Columbian Exposition hosted a Delmonico dinner with Chauncey Depew and T W Palmer addressing a large guest list. The event showcased resolve to make the fair a success and featured formal speeches on exposition goals and national unity.
Mr. Palmer denies any conflict with the exposition company and vows opposition to discrimination. Mr. Baker lauds fair organization while noting diminished bitterness over the New York loss. Commissioner Thacher calls for co operation with Chicago as Director General Davis envisions a world united under one flag and peace on earth. Other speakers include President Smith, Commissioner Allen, J Seaver Page, and Joseph A. Hendrix.
Twenty five members attended the Hartford Seminary Alumni Association annual dinner at the Revere House with Rev. A. C. Thompson presiding and remarks by Thompson and others. Police Lt James E Sargent faced a neglect of duty complaint for not timely moving ballot boxes on election day. The Board of Street Commissioners approved widening Kennard Avenue near Allen Street.
A man identified as George H. Montford, 30, a salesman for A. M. Gardner Hardware, was found dead on Rollins Street. Other items include a wagon accident near School street, pickpocket James Valentine arrested, jeweller Cesar Mumford reporting stolen diamonds, Peter Hannon injured lighting a stove at 49 Fulton Street, Mrs. Rachael Ellenstein found dead at 4 Bartlett Place North Mud, and Cornelius Crowley misidentified as James E. Byam after a notice to vacate.
The Cambridge heirship lists 500-dollar bequests to Baptist Bethel Society and Cambridge Young Men's Christian Association plus 500 to Old Ladies' Home and 1000 to Baptist theological school. After relatives receive 500 each, the residue goes to Baptist Home Mission, Baptist Seminary Clinton Ky, College Worcester Academy Hebron Me Academy and Cambridge Hospital.
The Volunteer Assembly RS GF held at Youngs Hotel elected officers for the coming year with 26 members present. Officers include Ruler Charles H. Evans instructor Fred A. Lall councillor Herbert E. Boyden recording secretary Albert H. Lumsden financial secretary Adelbert A. Adams treasurer Mayor I Cook prelate Samuel P. Trott director Sidney B. Dodge guard E Kimball sentry Joseph M. Adams representative to grand assembly Charles E Mills alternate E D T Harrington.
The Cambridge Club held its regular monthly meeting at Young's Hotel with about seventy five members present. Vice-President W F Brad bury presided and guest Osborne Howes Jr of the Rapid Transit Commission spoke on European steam and street travel and how these plans might adapt to Boston.
William J. Okhern, 74, of 60 Magazine Street Roxbury, was attacked on Norfolk Avenue by a man named Lalley. He suffered severe cuts to face and head and was taken to City Hospital by patrol wagon from Station 9. the motive appears unprovoked.
The Civil Service Commissioner designates D. L. Coburn as a member of the Board of Civil Service Examiners for the Boston and Charlestown customs district. Coburn has five years in the customs service, appointed during Cleveland's administration, with most work in the drugs examiner office.
Ex-Senior and Mrs. B F Campbell celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage at 33 Princeton Street East Boston last evening. Nearly 300 friends from Boston and nearby cities visited during the event.
In Denver a probate drama continues with Dr Graves’s interview about bogus telegrams and a Denver will dispute. Providence reporter Lincoln, Martin Day, Mrs Barnaby’s heirs, and Pinkerton detective Hanscom testify to attempts to conceal facts while court signals adjournment and a next session.
The Rev Eben Edwards Beardsley D D rector of St Thomas Church New Haven died of pneumonia aged 76 He was born in 1808 Stepney Conn and educated at Trinity College He served St Peters Cheshire and Cheshire Academy before moving to St Thomas in New Haven in 1848 He received a D D from Trinity College in 1854 and an LL D from Columbia in 1874 He pursued extensive historical research.
The sheriff received two attachments by Justice Pratt of the Supreme Court Brooklyn against George H. Chickering, piano maker. One for 30000 in favor of Mrs Gara fella O Chickering and another for 2500 in favor of Edward F Cole, based on Chickering’s alleged residence in Boston and claims over Chickering & Sons stock and company debts. Mrs Chickering seeks 495 shares of stock from the estate of her late husband Charles Chickering and a personal claim of 16000, alleging nonperformance of the agreement.
Hoboken Ferryboat Morristown crashes into a mid stream steamer, believed White Star line, in heavy fog. Wheelhouse and cabin damaged, passengers panicked as several women fainted and were hurt. Life preservers were used amid efforts to keep people aboard. Mrs Strauber suffers a broken leg.
Memphis cotton factors Thomas H. Allen & Co. failed today with liabilities of about 544000 and assets around two thirds. A prior settlement involved four notes for 200000 each, the second due yesterday unpaid, linked to Richard H. Allen's Wall Street speculation. Summerfield Bros wholesale milliners also failed facing 25000 in liabilities.
In Paipapelonia Penn on December 21 Walt Whitman is described as gradually sinking with doctors noting loosening of the skin a very bad sign The physicians say he may not die tonight but tomorrow is doubtful and cannot see how he can live much longer despite hope.
Justice Ingraham ruled the Manhattan Railway Co must pay the city five percent of the net income from the New York Elevated lines it operates. The decision puts the settlement at about ten million dollars for the company.
The Rev Silas George Kellogg of Hudson was found dead in woods by Tarnie Pond this afternoon. He had taken his wagon to cut evergreen trees for a Christmas festival. The coroner’s report cites heart disease as the cause of death.
The Post announces a voluntary program for readers to obtain an engraving. A coupon on page two, dated with the paper, will be printed daily for thirty different dates, each coupon entitling one copy. Subscribers renewing three months or more or new subscribers for three months or more may receive the engraving without coupons and can obtain extra copies using the dated coupons. Subscriptions and engraving requests must be sent together. Plate preparation will take several weeks.
Lawrence residents saw the John McGowan saloon at Lawrence and Chestnut streets collapse after Jeremiah Lucy a wholesale liquor dealer placed a heavy attachment. Backers include several sporting men with interests in time concerns. Election losses drained finances and triggered the first saloon failure since the limitation law. More failures anticipated.
Albany authorities announce a farewell banquet for Governor Hill on New Year’s Eve, with invitations extended to Governor-elect Flower, state officers, department heads, officers-elect, and state Democratic leaders. The guest list may include prominent Democrats nationwide, and Hill is expected to deliver a valedictory and a speech of national significance.
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court judgment sentencing Peter J. Classen, president of the Sixth National Bank of New York, and James F. Simmons to six years in prison each for aiding and abetting in embezzling and misapplying bank funds.
The Independent Christian Society Universalist in Gloucester marked the 150th birth anniversary of founder and first pastor John Murray with an afternoon address by Rev. Richard Eddy D D on The Life and Teachings of Murray, a fellowship supper, and an evening talk by Rev. Dr. Pullman of Lynn on The Forward Movement.
No new official word from Chile since Thursday when Secretary of State received a long message from Minister Mean about refugees under U S protection. It is believed the government will act only after Chile completes its inquiry into the Baltimore sailors’ deaths.
True bills filed by the grand jury against Mayor Wyman and ex Mayor Pearson of Allegheny for embezzlement. City solicitor presented the charges at Councils' request after a probe into the Mayor's office affairs.
Staunton Va December 21 four private banks halted operations today in Waynesboro Gordonsville Warrenton and Newmarket Shirly and Rosenberger owned the Waynesboro and Newmarket banks and were connected with C F Myers at Gordonsville and Mr Spillman at Warrenton
The Tyrone Bank of Autoona Pennsylvania failed to open on December 21. Long considered sound, the private institution surprised customers. Assets and liabilities are unknown and fears of a bank run on two neighboring banks spread through town.
New York December 21 doctors said Cyrus W Field's condition had not changed in twenty four hours. He spent a comfortable day as Russell Sage Jr. is gradually sinking tonight.
Norwich N Y Dec 21 Charles Waite private secretary of Chief Justice Follett of the Court of Appeals second division died by his own action this morning in Norwich New York.
Mr W C John Baker known as John Baker will lecture at the Young Men's Christian Union this evening at 7 45 about a trip toward Siberia as an exile including prison life in a Russian dungeon church government police taxes and treatment of Jews all members and lady friends invited
The Tremont presented The Rose a one act drama by Minnie Maddern Fiske and Barbara starring Miss Vokes in her Boston debut. The program also featured The Tinted Venus a buoyant Olympus burlesque revived since 1885 with Miss Vokes delivering a standout Venus performance and a celebrated dance sequence.
Miss Martha Morton’s new play Geoffrey Middleton Gentleman produced by Augustus Pitou’s company at the Hollis Street Theatre in Boston earns strong praise for its clever dialogue brisk pace and fresh premise where a son sacrifices to save a parent from financial ruin. The bright entertaining drama blends wit with gentle sermons and Morton’s poised dramatic construction stands out.
Morton praises playwriting while Mr Pitou assembles a strong company led by Miss Seligman Nelson Wheatcroft J W Shannon William Faversham W H Thompson George W Leslie Ida Vernon Jane Stuart Adelaide Stanhope and Vida Croly The production features notable makeup and humor with Jane Stuart and George W Leslie providing bright comedy Geoffrey Middleton Gentleman will be presented at all performances this week including a Friday Christmas matinee.
Mr Henry E Dixey drew a large Boston audience at the Columbia Theatre last night starting a two week run of The Man With a Hundred Heads a German comedy by Carl and Hugo Rosenfeld. Cockayne in disguise as Britton causes a tangle of mistaken identities and awkward scenes ending abruptly. Dixey’s performance is judged ordinary though the accompanying Tan gled Skein curtain raiser features fashionable attendants and a comic setup.
Patrons last evening enjoyed dramatic effects in The Limited Mail seen in Boston for the first time. The old love and revenge tale is highlighted by scenic features and strong company performances from Grace Sherwood Harry Klaney W. J. Dixon Stella Grattan Viola Vance and others. The Limited Mail is the week long attraction.
The Grand Opera House offered The Banker's Daughter to strong praise last evening. Star Frank Losee drew acclaim as John Strebelow, with Emily Rigl delivering notable force as Lillian Westbrooks. Cast members Logan Paul, Will L. Harkins, Holmes, Guiberson, Marsh, Deal, Almany and the leading ladies received warm reception as Ir. J. P. Marsh directed the production. The run lasts one week, then William A. Brady's Bottom of the Sea follows.
Boston theatre notes highlight the Globe hosting the original New York cast of Blue Jeans for a two week stay with stars Hilliard Chaplin Rob son Wallace Yeamans and Berolde among others. Hyde's specialty group and Jack McAuliffe appear at the Howard. A Sailor's Knot ends at the Museum. The Road to Ruin opens the comedy season. County Fair at Park Theatre draws crowds despite holiday shoppers.
Dolls exhibited at 177 Tremont street were sold to raise funds for the Kindergarten for the Blind. Notable sales included Kate Greenaway at 25 dollars, Phronsie Pepper at 2, Neil Burgess miniature at 15, and Edith Thomas doll at 15 sent to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Dollar amounts for contributions from Mrs. Cleveland and others topped 20 dollars in several cases.
Rumors claim on January 4 the central division of the Old Colony railroad will abolish current service and revert to the schedule in force a year ago. Sparse Boston yards Kneeland street capacity and a doubled track bottleneck drive the change with many trains causing minor delays to cascade across hours.
November fire activity shows 34 alarms with no loss and 41 fires causing total losses of 147 960 16. Insurance on buildings and contests sums to 769 358 59 with building losses 47 976 91 and contest losses 99 983 25. Bell alarms reached 69, still alarms 16, automatic alarms 2, with 4 false alarms and 2 needless.
Collector Beard authorized select brokers to occupy desks in the Custom House once used by the hydrographic office. The hydrographic staff had been relocated to the basement, allowing the brokers access to the space as a Christmas approval for regular brokerage in the building.
Two fatalities from the grip were reported to the Board of Health since the last weekly report. An elderly man on Emerson Street South Boston died Saturday with bronchitis, and an elderly woman on Meander Street died yesterday of consumption. Deputy Superintendent arrill of police headquarters returns to duty, while 57 patrolmen are on the sick list, highest this year.
The Wellesley Club met last evening at Hotel Thorndike with forty two members present. Colonel Albert Clarke presided and the after dinner discussion centered on Town Improvement. The next gathering is set for the third Monday evening in January.
The contract to build the Plymouth and Middleboro railroad has been awarded to McCarty Bros of Franklin Massachusetts. Work will start within ten days and must be completed by July 1 1892.
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