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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1895
Page
2
Aches Athletes Aches Athletes offers relief for cuts bruises strains sprains stiff joints and sore muscles. It promises cure or aid for colds influenza diphtheria sore throat pneumonia teething cramps and many other ailments with broad claims of health benefits.
Sealed proposals for building a driveway to grade along Mystic Valley Parkway Medford and Winchester will be received by the Metropolitan Park Commission Boston until noon January 3, 1896. Proposals require blanks, prices in words and figures, bidder name and address, and a $1000 certified check. Bond for faithful performance will be required, with a contract completion by September 15, 1896. Workers must be Massachusetts voters or taxpayers for 1894-95. register of workers kept. work to commence within ten days of signing and proceed with regularity. Estimated quantities listed for earthwork drains masonry walks and surfacing, but are approximate and may vary. Plans available at No. 13 Exchange Street. Officials: Philip A. Chase et al Metropolitan Park Commission. December 16, 1895.
The City of Boston invites proposals for loans totaling 1 25 million dollars for various municipal needs, plus a 40 year rapid transit loan of 250 thousand, with terms, dates, and interest rates specified. Proposals due December 26, 1895. Alfred T. Turner, City Treasurer, authority cited from July 9, 1895 act.
East Boston councilman Joseph A. Conry won a secret ballot 27 to 18 and was nominated for president of the Common Council by Democratic aldermen elect. Edward J. Leary of South Boston was chosen as city messenger, with Peters as a declared opponent. Conry, first-year councilman born in Brookline, rose from local business and teaching to politics, praised as an able speaker and skilled parliamentarian.
A Charlestown woman reports long kidney trouble eased by Dean's Kidney Pills after restless nights, abdominal pain, and frequent urination. She praises the relief, says sleep returned, appetite improved, and urges others to try the remedy sold at Knight's Pharmacy and mailed by Foster Milburn Co.
A South Boston native around 35 has been a staunch Democratic figure in recent debates. He rose to prominence backing John F. Fitzgerald for Congress, later serving as city messenger candidate against Alvah Peters. Ned Leary, undefeated in every political race, earned fame as a lucky and persistent public servant across Common Council, Legislature, Board of Aldermen, and the Senate.
Carleton Rich of Florence Street found a railroad torpedo on the Boston & Maine tracks near Melrose station. He tried to cut it with a hatchet on the platform. an explosion threw him and he suffered facial, hand, and knee injuries. Likely dropped by trainmen in fog weekend.
Retirement of Henry C Hemmenway at 65 triggers wide reshuffle in Boston Police Department. Inspector Joseph Dugan becomes captain at headquarters. Lt Charles W Hunt promoted to captain in Division 11. Sgt James J Curry to lieutenant in Division 15. several patrolmen promoted to sergeant and reassigned. Captains Donovan Dawson Gaskin and Lt Libby shifted among divisions to fill vacancies.
A man jumped from the East Boston south ferry in the latest case of uncertain death by own action. Authorities doubt the victim is E S Durgin of 69 Eustis Street, noting the six foot dark complexioned man does not match missing persons descriptions. Police at Station 8 continue to investigate with little progress.
In Dorchester Court yesterday two women who call themselves Mary and Bridget Kneeland and claim Cambridge residence faced a common beggar charge. bail was provided by a Dorchester woman and the hearing is set for Dec 3. Annie Gorman of 61 Wells Avenue identified one inmate at Station 11, noting she had given money and wore a Sister of Charity garb.
Congressman Fitzgerald arrived home last night with Mr. William F. McClellan of Hast Boston after a health trip to Asheville North Carolina He stopped in Washington and was greeted by friends at Providenc station and plans to return to Asheville later in the week
The Boston College Class of 1897 held its first banquet in the Thorndike Hotel dining hall. Rev. T. T. Gasson S. J. attended as guest. J. T. McElhenny presided with Hugh McDermott as toastmaster. Sweeney, Kenny, Splaine, Lyons also spoke. Notable speeches were delivered by M. Carey, J. H. Devlin and P. B. Cunniff.
A shifter and a Framingham accommodation train collided on the Boston and Albany line beneath the Shawmut avenue bridge yesterday morning. The shifting engine was wrecked and the passenger locomotive badly damaged, blocking the tracks for about an hour with no injuries reported.
The Rev. George Livingston Robinson of Bloomfield New Jersey has accepted the call of the Presbyterian Church of Roxbury. He will preach his first sermon on the first Sunday in January and be installed mid January with President Patton of Princeton delivering the sermon.
Springfield report notes that the investigating committee dismissed charges against Patrolman Bugbee while Patten was discharged from the force by a majority vote. The committee had been examining accusations connected to both officers.
An adjourned town meeting in Wakefield voted to petition the Legislature for a general sewerage act for the town and to seek cooperation from Lynn Saugus and Reading to join in securing a system.
The board reshuffles posts sending Sergeant Maynes to Station 16 and Sergeant Rohrer to Station 10, with other shifts adjusted including Captain Gaskin to Station 2 and Sergeant Sheehan to Station 1. The moves suggest renewed favor for Sheehan and a push to promote Lieutenant Hunt to captain to satisfy Dorchester residents. The retirement tribute honors Captain Hemmenway after 35 years, praising his irreproachable private life and public service.
Atlanta December 23. Trone Wilson an aged negro convict pardoned from the Georgia penitentiary by Governor Atkinson is probably the last slave to benefit from President Lincoln's emancipation proclamation. He was jailed in Liberty county as an accessory to a murder when the race was freed. He later served time in the penitentiary and now enjoys his first breath of freedom.
The San Souci Whist Club marked its fifth anniversary with a banquet and whist party aboard the new American palace car Boston on Fitchburg siding. Original members included H Stilton, E Richardson, C Ring, J Holt, F Appleton, G Denham and spouses. The club has distributed 40 prizes over five years.
A list of upcoming events includes the sixth annual Wesleyan Academy Boston Alumni Association reunion set for Monday evening December 30 at the United States Hotel in Wilbraham. Scandia Lodge No. 914 K of H hosts its Christmas party and ball at 730 Washington St on December 25 with a 4 to 6 pm tree and Santa and dancing to 2 am. Salvation Army Bowdoin Square corps holds Christmas services including a Tradesfolks Working Meeting in which members wear work clothes and perform vocations between hymns and spiritual analogies.
Boston Assembly No. 0 R. A. S. announces officers for the year: President Alexander Bushman, vice president Edward M. Smith, secretary John Black, financial secretary Lewis Goldman, treasurer Marcus Kallman, medical examiner C De Ebann M D, chaplain Lewis Jacobs, marshal William Rosen, guardian John Selvi, sentinel M Cohen, trustees C Bastien W H Stinson G Cohen, auditors A Stern William W Allyn W H Harvey.
Division 6 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in South Boston elected officers for the coming year. William McLeod is president, James Connolly vice president, Daniel O Donovan recording secretary, Patrick Geoghegan financial secretary, Thomas F. Fitzgerald treasurer, William O Donohue sergeant at arms, Martin Naughton sentinel. Daniel O Donovan has served as recording secretary for twenty one years.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Third Circuit denial of Henry Kohl's habeas corpus petition, ordering the mandate issued at once. The decision remands Kohl to state authorities to carry out the death sentence.
The mayor sent to the Board of Aldermen the nomination of Henry Parkman to fill the vacancy on the Boston City Hospital Board of Trustees caused by the death of George B. Nichols. Parkman, a Boston native and Harvard and Harvard Law School alumnus, has a long record in law, politics, and charitable work and has served as treasurer of Provident Institution for Savings. His broad city experience and financial acumen are cited as key assets for the hospital board.
The finance committee reported an order to spend 367000 on city improvements including street extensions in Winthrop and Mayfield, widening projects, new Centre street work, asphalting James street, plus land for parks and a new public library. Items cover bridges, streets, alleys, and a Warren statue, with costs itemized and total totaling 367000.
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