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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1894
Page
2
A cold gloomy morning triggers coughing and discomfort. The piece urges using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure medicinal stimulant to protect against winter ailments, claiming benefits for the whole body and distinguishing it from common whiskies.
James Boyd Brady addresses a Boston audience at People's Church urging reform. He condemns crime linked to foreign populations and calls for a purer organization to defend cities with ordinances and constitutional rights. He stresses awakening Protestants and using local laws to fight social evils.
The next annual meeting of the New England Railroad Company stockholders in March sparks talk of management changes and possible reorganization if Austin Corbin is re elected. The Southern Railway offers opportunities for settlers as land bureaus accompany the growth. A new $100000 terminal building for the Boston Revere Reach Lynn line is planned along Marginal Street East Boston with enhanced docks for ferryboats. Electric cars are set to operate on the Ashland and South Framingham branch by year start to meet franchise terms.
The notes report a bakers convention planned for January 19 and 20 with bakers from across the State. The Building Trades Council admitted a new delegate from carpenters and joiners. The Vegelahn ruling on patrols in front of homes drew condemnation. Painters held a meeting at 4 Eliot Street. McCraith, newly elected AFL secretary, was congratulated and will receive a banquet. Bakers Union No. 4 met at 45 Eliot Street.
Boston churches and missions prepare a broad Christmas program with children’s festivals, gifts, and meals. Groups across the West Side, North End, and Charlestown organize clothing drives, food boxes, nurseries, and outreach to the needy, with dinners and concerts for sailors and residents alike.
Two Whittaker daughters aged 10 and 12 were chased by a tramp near Indian Orchard while en route to Sunday school. A posse and Officer Donovan pursued through cemetery and Watershops Pond areas, capturing the suspect who was taken to the Springfield police station.
Recounted votes in Wards 19 20 21 22 and 28 show no changes to the outcome for aldermanic races. Dyer and Lee, Sanford and Witt all swing within small margins but fail to overturn original tallies. Ward 22 Common Council result remains unchanged.
A Division 4 unit conducted a raid at about 10 PM on the premises at 2 Oxford Street. They seized 1000 policy slips 9 dice 3 packs of cards a set of type and other items. Twenty three Chinese men found on the premises were arrested.
Clay pits around Everett drew skaters all day with fine ice though near-fatal slips occurred. Rescue of a girl on Thanksgiving and five boys breaking through near Second Street highlighted risks. Local notices include hospital fundraiser meeting, Christmas greetings, church services, and city plans to borrow funds for a new hose wagon.
Boston notes describe Christmas plans across Charles Street A. M. E. Church Twelfth Baptist Zion Church and activities of the Young Men's Congressional Club and Coachmen's Benevolent Association. Highlights include Miss Hopkins directing a Charles Street Choir with baritone Samuel Hodges, a Zion Church children's festival and visits by Rev Dr Roberts Horace H Churchill and Rev R C O Benjamin debated chaplaincy for Congress.
A new division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians opened in Everett, assembling 200 Irish Americans at G. A. R. Hall. County President Mahoney of Lowell presided as members were initiated, with officers chosen by acclaim for the coming year and speeches by Mahoney, Murphy, and Fox highlighting aims, insurance, and Irish questions.
At a special meeting in the Catholic Union rooms yesterday afternoon speakers were invited for a January 9 banquet on the topic Religion the Safeguard of the Republic. Hon. Thomas J. Gargan Vice-President Riordan Assistant District Attorney Sughrue and John P Manning spoke as organizers and guests. arrangements include the archbishop of Boston and notable figures from New York and Baltimore.
In Greenfield on Saturday a man was found dead in a shallow pool after leaving a train with a carload of potatoes from Burke New York bound for Hartford Connecticut. He could not be identified. N S Cutter and Undertaker Green are trying to determine his identity.
Dr Dewey of Boston, a renowned physician, offers a cure all for diseases. Rev J S Barrows of Brockfield Mass endorses him after experience. The note mentions hours Sundays 10 to 4 and invites inquiries to a local address on Boylston Street.
In Quitman Georgia a pursuing posse killed seven black men including Sam Taylor Eli Frazer and Harry Sherrad who were said to know Waverly Pike s whereabouts. Pike s wife may reveal his location. Three weeks earlier Tip Mauldin was killed by two black men prompting community rage and condemnations of the ensuing killings.
Tallahassee December 23 Governor Mitchell received a requisition from Governor Hogg of Texas for Henry M Flagler of St Augustine the railway hotel and Standard Oil magnate It is said that Flagler and other Standard Oil magnates have been indicted in Texas for violating the anti trust laws Mitchell will honor the request
Liquor officers conducted raids across divisions catching several offenders. In Division 1 arrests include Bartholomew Ryan for selling intoxicating beverages at 222 Commercial Street. Seizures list multiple locations with lager whiskey quantities and related addresses.
Sixty substitute letter carriers join the regular force to handle Christmas mail. The Lucania brought the last European mail last Saturday with fifty four sacks to Boston, many containing gifts, carted to the post office after 6 pm. Extra clerks sorted mail yesterday, so deliveries can begin promptly this morning.
Mr Patrick Flynn of 161 Leverett Street received a gold watch chain and charm valued at 250 dollars from about fifty close friends as a Christmas surprise. Supper followed and the group enjoyed vocal and instrumental music into the night.
The Gloucester fishing vessel Richard C. Steele, badly damaged after a collision in Boston harbor, is stripped by the Boston Tow Boat Company and destined for a junk dealer. The hull may be converted into a harbor lighter or destroyed for iron. The Gracie H. Benson wreck auction at Parker's wharf drew bids, then wharfage halted the sale. Captain Smith now pays and will strip the vessel, with final fate depending on value. The 1894 U S Navy engineers report details river and harbor improvements. Captain Jonathan Pinkham of Bath, Me., claims to be the oldest active New England pilot at about eighty four.
In Charlestown an attentive audience heard Rev J J Lewis present the first portion of The Passion Play at the Universalist Church with stereo views. The final installment is set for next Sunday. A Boston Psychic Conference session at Abbotsford Hall included talks by Mrs A Forrester Miss E N Knox and others with an oyster supper between sessions. Churches held special Christmas services and music yesterday.
The pastor at First Methodist Church gave a stereopticon lecture titled The Tabernacle in the Wilderness. Several churches held Christmas sermons and concerts. Chestnut Street Congregational Society's annual meeting to elect officers is set for this evening in the church vestry.
Fred A. Crawford a prominent East Boston youth and Jeffries Club member died at his home 56 Eutaw Street yesterday of consumption. A Christmas tree event will be held this evening for the Sunday schools of the Congregational Unitarian and Universalist Churches. Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools plan their tree on Christmas evening.
A report says a real nighttime prowler stalks Maiden and nearby suburbs. Parker Street is named as the alleged headquarters with a school teacher singled out as most persecuted. Several residents claim sightings and a young woman offers a description. police are investigating and considering suspects.
Reports from New Haven indicate that Wallace and Sons factories in Ansonia may shut down on January 1 for an indefinite period. The move would leave about a thousand workers unemployed and impact the local economy.
Prominent ministers in the Hub preach on Christmas joy and divine power. Sermons by Roblin Boynton Brady Savage Van Ness Duckson Wood Brooke Puddefoot Lorimer Bates Lorimer Barton affirm Christ’s universal influence, brotherhood with Jesus, and calls to aid the needy, with reflections on mercy, reverence, and global peace.
A fifty member non partisan committee of prominent clergymen and business leaders led by Harvard figures reviews the liquor question. Sub committees study legislative aspects and links to poverty and crime as funds from subscriptions support a year long investigation.
General Walker notes no work will begin until spring and a full committee meeting decides the path of investigation. The group states the inquiry aims only to inform, with no biased or colored motives, and seeks to gauge misery and want caused by the drink habit.
At the Waltham Central Labor Union meeting J B Cooney and others were nominated for top posts. George M Gunther outlined Boston upholsterers strike actions and a temporary injunction fight. A committee was appointed to solicit funds and plan a labor rally with date to be announced.
The civic federation plans legal action against Alderman John Powers over an alleged attempt to sell out the city council to cigarette manufacturers. The statute frames the offense as a misdemeanor with a fine up to 5000 dollars. Council members largely dismiss the blackmail claim, and a full investigation is expected this week.
A Milford source claims Rev Maher of Milford is selected to succeed Dr Rooker as vice rector of American College at Rome. Dr Ry has become private secretary to Signor Satelli. The report could not be verified today.
South Boston reports Divig and Help Organda Benefit Association form a twelve member committee to recruit officers for a December 26 meeting at Pilgrim Hall. Mary A. Livermore Tent 17 Daughters of Veterans elected officers led by Helen Whittemore as president and Dora Graves as junior vice president. St Augustine fair introduces Forty five and Reel party to be held at St Augustine school hall next Wednesday. W J Donovan and John Conde in New York City planning to remain through New Year.
Charles Brooker, 24, was found dead yesterday afternoon. Roxbury logged five fires in the past day including Hanley & Casey's damages at 100 dollars and a New Haven Hartford rail car house roof fire. A crockery shop at 778 Tremont Street suffered 50 dollars in loss from a light gas jet. A 2000 dollar total insurance payout was noted. Fire chiefs Grady and Gayford attended with engines 12 13 14 and trucks 4 12. Community events include Elliot Congregation festival and Unity Social Club announcements.
The Marlboro post and local dignitaries gathered at 31 Newton Street to honor William Terry, first commander of Post 43. The service at the home of his brother featured the Holy Trinity church choir and remarks by Rev Stearns. Members from Post 48 and Electric Lodge joined as pallbearers in a solemn ceremony.
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