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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1891
Page
3
The 1892 Massachusetts General Court opens soon with focus on street railways and elevated lines. Leaders for both parties emerge, including McCall and Powers for Republicans and Charles for Democrats, amid debates on redistricting, Boston transit, city charters, liquor laws, and rail expansions.
The text notes a repeal of the redistricting bill from the last session, unlikely to pass, with a Governor Russell veto expected. It also suggests Democrats will push resolutions on national measures to vex Republicans, likely supporting free ships and free raw materials.
The Common Council voiced firm resolve to resist surrender of any part of Boston Common for non original uses. The body passed measures on salaries for council members, a $19 500 monument for Colonel Shaw, and a $125 000 appropriation for Dorchester avenue. An attempted $450 000 bridge project failed by four votes. reconsideration was ordered. The council also approved enforcing public street regulations by the Board of Police.
Christmas day services and elaborate programs across churches with choirs and orchestras. Ep iscopalians and Catholics observe the day itself while other denominations celebrate the following Sunday. Plans include Mozart First Mass, Handel Messiah, Christmas anthems, organ concertos, and hymns conducted by noted directors at Advent Emmanuel Commonwealth Avenue Trinity St James and other churches, with multiple mass offerings and vespers.
Charges about traveling expenses and professional talent at the New England boxing championships are denied by Manager Cornish. A committee of Kelcher Lord and Clausen was appointed to investigate. Worcester Boat Club elected to membership with reps Kelly and Berkeley. protests against Harvey and Gibbs referred for review. Balance sheet shows receipts of 1836.10 with expenses 961.29 and prizes 217, leaving 536.80 in the plus and 332 in treasury.
The American House changes hands with a long term lease to Colonel Keeler of Keeler & Co. and Alfred A. Pocock. Keeler will manage front of house while Pocock oversees other operations. Changes include removing billiard tables, adding a cafe, possibly a second floor restaurant, and running the hotel on European and American plans.
Christmas gifts from Mrs. Quincy Shaw of Jamaica Plain delighted youngsters at Sharp street kindergarten Anderson street as a large paper tree display and presents for parents highlighted the morning. The Thomas N Hart school kindergarten held its annual Christmas festival in the large hall with many parents. Blossom street kindergarten pupils enjoyed a parish home festival at St Andrews on Chambers street with about fifty children present.
The East Gloucester Baptist Church edifice, after six months of remodeling led by architect T. W. Silloway, was completed and dedicated. A planned sermon by Rev. Mr. Moxom was canceled due to illness. Rev. Dr. Andrews of Brown University preached. The church features transepts, cathedral glass, frescoing by Harry C. Aiken, ash pews, steam heating, and a new front with a corner tower housing a 1700 pound bell cast by Blake & Co., Boston.
The General Theological Library held its eighty fourth committee meeting at No 6 Mt Vernon Street presided by Rev Father Farnham. Henry Thacher of Boston and T W Russell of Hartford were elected corporate members and George Blake of Waverley was made an honorary member. W Marston, Edwin D Meat and several ministers from St Andrew's Boston and a Auburndale Congregational Church were named annual or perpetual members granting free library access to their pastors. Ninety two others were conditionally elected.
Charlestown police report Tuesday night burglaries at Walter F. Hadelys coal office 590 Main Street with 5238 taken, James K. Moody residence 190 Neponset Avenue Neponset missing a dozen solid silver spoons and a silver napkin ring, and George W. Wiley grocery at 1919 Washington Street entered through a rear window with about 4 dollars stolen.
The executive council urged Governor Russell to pardon James Dunlap the Northampton Bank burglar sentenced to twenty years in 1877. Mrs Mary Scott Rowland and George A James pressed for clemency while Russell would decide next week. House details of Dunlap and the Graves trial follow with witness and forensic notes.
Ex-Speaker Charles J. Noyes at Norfolk Club dinner denounces Pea nut politics and baby leaders as unfit for campaigns. He faults Republican leaders Burdett and Wardwell while noting Governor Russell's win and GOP gains. He praises Democrat Josiah Quincy Jr for political strategy.
A large gathering of electrical professionals formed the New England Electric Club at Tremont House. Ferdinand A. Wyman elected president with EK A. Record vice president Lynn M. Hays secretary and A O Smith treasurer. Members elected include Charles Peirce Maybin W Brown Elmer P Morris. The club, starting with 110 members, aims to obtain a charter and quarters.
Dec entries record ships arriving and sailing between Boston New York and European ports. Vessels include Catalonia from Liverpool to Boston, Glasgow bound Ethiopia to New York, Chateau Lafite from Bordeaux to New York, and Rhaetia on a New York Hamburg voyage with Seilly Island positions.
The Lowell Times brands Elkins as thoroughly disreputable and notes his cabinet appointment. It argues the move disrespects the American people and compares it unfavorably to Wanamaker Tanner Baum and Harrison in their roles.
Mayor Matthews of Lefton was re-elected by 15000 votes. He faced a highly popular Republican rival from Massachusetts. The result signals strengthening Democrats in Boston and a strong basis for the party in next year’s presidential race.
The second annual Christmas day cross country run by the B A A is set for Friday at 10 30 am Handicaps list numerous entrants and times including Carey White McCarthy Cross and Waters as likely prize contenders with many runners from T A C I A C Boston College and other clubs.
Writ of habeas corpus to produce E M Field for insanity examination served on Sheriff Gorman. Field too ill to be moved, remained in Ludlow Street jail for treatment. White Plains dispatch says jury found Field insane after a brief consultation.
Edward Cooley was struck by an electric vehicle on Blue Hill avenue yesterday morning and thrown against an electric light pole. A physician was summoned and he was ordered to be moved to City Hospital for treatment.
John A. J. Creswell ex Postmaster General died yesterday in Elkton Maryland. Born Port Deposit in 1828 he joined the Maryland bar in 1850 and served in Congress and the Senate before joining Grants Cabinet as Postmaster General in 1869. He helped dedicate the U S Sub Treasury building during a 1871 Boston visit with General Grant.
William H. Zinn proposes to close his store on Saturday December 26 giving his employer an extra holiday and a needed rest for workers.
Barnstable Patriot notes newspapers discuss a next year state ticket led by Brackett and Haile. It argues for Haile and Simpkins for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, stating Southeastern Massachusetts should be recognized and praising Senator Simpkins for the second place.
The Rev Elbridge Gerry aged 53 died tonight in West Ranpoupa Vermont. A Middlebury College graduate and Congregationalist, he preached many years in Oregon and founded the Green Mountain Herald in 1873, running the paper most of the time since.
Annie M Hayes, 85, widow of Edward Hayes of Boston, killed herself in Newportport by stepping in front of the 3 30 express on the Boston and Maine line. She was believed to be of unsound mind.
A morning blaze in Cook and Hancock's pottery crescent in Trenton destroyed three of the four large buildings and all contents of finished and unfinished ware. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars, fully insured.
Charles A. Douglas sold to E A Odell a four story apartment house at No 37 Walaut avenue Roxbury for 10090. J N T Adams was the seller listed in the deal.
Brightest gossip and latest news of the shoe and leather trades in Boston discuss Jameson & Knowles display at No 15 Winter street and their buying edge. Harry Ripley and E Barnard return to Boston while Macfarland and Jacoby Brothers visit Adams House. Trade committee debates Chicago exhibit space and De Young controversy. Continuous notes on rubber and enameling, buyers, and local shop chatter.
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