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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1893
Page
6
A compact headline item notes a grievance involving prompt payment terms. It references a demand for full dollar compensation and addresses expectations of timely settlement, highlighting a conflict over owed amounts. The piece preserves a formal, period voice typical of local notices.
President Cleveland and family enjoyed a home Christmas at the White House. Gifts arrived from all parts of the country as the president worked a bit at his desk and hosted a small circle of guests. The First Family may move to Lakewood after Christmas, returning by New Year’s Day for the Washington reception.
Rome reports an agreement between England and Italy for mutual protection of their citizens abroad. The accord aims to safeguard nationals in Brazil and other regions, signaling enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
The funeral for Benjamin F. Sullivan ex postmaster and Democratic leader of Ward 2 East Boston was held at his parents home then moved to the Most Holy Redeemer Church. A large procession including politicians post office workers and club members followed to Chelsea Bridge and Malden Holy Cross Cemetery reflecting a citywide show of respect.
The Fitton Literary Institute met Sunday to address the unexpected death of Representative Benjamin J. Sullivan, a former association president. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions and the group voted to attend the funeral in a body.
The 108th annual reunion of the Old Stoughton Musical Society was held at Stetson Hall with 150 members present. A 2 o'clock assembly honored World’s Fair performers, Leander Soule conducted a rehearsal, and officers were elected including Sanford Waters Billings as president. A banquet followed at the Howard House and the evening concert featured solos and duets ending with “Federal Street” and “Nearer My God to Thee.”
Senior member John J. Boyle of Ward 8 called a Democratic caucus for tomorrow night to nominate a candidate for the presidency of the Common Council. Candidates O'Brien, Callahan and Marnell, who are confident, met yesterday and set Wednesday night as the caucus date. Boyle notified the members-elect and the caucus will be in City Hall at the clerk of committees headquarters.
The Temps notes a coalition of small states with 10 million inhabitants could command a Senate majority and paralyze a 50 million population minority. It argues Congress should discuss state admissions during four weeks while tariff and deficit matters pause.
Two men, Strachan and Doherty, drank together and argued about religion after Strachan mentioned a dead wife. Strachan seized an axe, broke in, and attacked Doherty who defended with a chair. Strachan was battered and treated by a city physician. Doherty had minor injuries. Strachan, married with a family, lives at 2 Myrtle Avenue.
Nellie Hanson a Winchester teacher at 26 Central Street fired four shots from her window when a man attempted to force the front door. The intruder McGaffray lay on the ground after the volley, later found drunk and jailed.
A serious stabbing affray occurred near Arch and Montello streets in Brockton. John Gracie of 22 Arch Street suffered a deep cut severing the main artery in his left wrist. Gracie, faint from blood loss, was taken to a station then home. he refused to identify his assailant.
Thieves broke into the Jamaica Plain residence of Walter Co Hager on St. John Street between 5 and 7 am while the servant was away at church. They stole two dozen silver spoons, forks, ladles, and silverware plus plated items. police from Station 18 are investigating with no leads.
Cambridge police report nearly forty arrests for drunkenness and disturbance since Saturday night. Middlesex market on Prospect street was broken into by youths, fruit and vegetables strewn, milk dumped and diluted. A young man named John Smith was arrested by Officer Law for stealing a suit of clothes and a coat from Mrs. Mary McKenzie's house at 90 Auburn street after seeking a room three weeks ago.
In North Woburn two men allegedly took a lot of trousers from Israel Friedman’s clothing factory after one worker claimed unpaid wages. Police halted their attempted Boston transport, loading the goods at the station as Hebrews from Ward 6 gathered. Court action is planned for tomorrow.
Martin Feeney aged 23 and Valentine Flaherty were in a dispute yesterday afternoon at 14 Col ony street over Christmas dinner. Feeney was arrested by Division 6 on assault and battery with a glass bottle. Flaherty received six stitches to his lip and five to his hand.
John Griffin aged 23 was arrested at about 2 p m by a Division 4 officer for assault and battery on Captain Henry J Hart of Engine 13 aboard a car near the Washington and Dover Streets corner. He faced Christmas dinner without incident.
Arkansas Governor W. M. Fishback writes to President Cleveland warning that Indian Territory has become a "school of crime" aiding bank and train robberies across borders. He cites 61 extradition requests in one year and calls for federal eminent domain to restore order and public safety, arguing Indian rights pale beside the national public good.
Joseph Donlan, a 26 year old immigrant electrician and telegraphist, was arrested in Washington for sending threatening letters to Vice President Stevenson and other officials. He claimed the letters were written at others' instigation and hinted at secret society ties. Donlan spoke German and traveled from Newark to Florida on foot seeking his family's whereabouts.
Mrs Abbie M Sweeney wife of Frederick R Sweeney East Boston postal carrier died at her Everett home on Irving street Christmas eve after a brief illness. Born in East Boston she was popular there and leaves two children. Funeral from the Everett home at 9 am with requiem mass at St Joseph's Everett tomorrow.
At East Cambridge's Middlesex House of Correction a planned Christmas concert was skipped. Captain Fiske organized aid for families of prisoners, directing funds toward those in need. Jail officers contributed about 35 dollars to charity. A roast beef dinner was served at noon. Nearly all prisoners have been vaccinated.
The day was observed at the navy yard in a quiet manner with sports on the parade ground. A musical and literary entertainment was provided aboard the Wabash for the ship's company. Captain F. H. Harrington organized an exceptionally fine dinner for the marines.
Crews from ocean steamships and vessels in Charlestown docks were treated to a Christmas dinner at the Sailors' Haven on Water Street by the Episcopal City Mission. Afterward a concert by about 120 sailors followed speeches by William H. Lincoln the Rev F B Allen and John Allen.
One hundred twenty one inmates at the Cambridge Almshouse were served a tiltra dinner yesterday. The annual Christmas concert followed in the evening.
Wilmington reports former Delaware governor Benjamin T Briggs died in Middletown on December 25. Born October 1, 1821, he served two terms in Congress, was a peach grower and farmer, and left a substantial estate.
Mrs Ellen Murray of Tremont Street near Oak Square Brighton lies in critical condition at City Hospital after an assault. Doctors report brain injury and unconsciousness since Sunday morning. Husband Edward Murray is suspected of a Saturday night quarrel and striking her. police will investigate today.
The western half of the Westfield River trestle at Chester collapsed due to ice at 4 30 pm blocking Boston and Albany rail service for days. A late arriving Westward train was flagged but three minutes late. Wrecking crews began rebuilding as streams ran high and traffic shifted to team transfer.
A severely agitated man in Ward H at City Hospital leaped from his bed and crouched on the window ledge fifty feet above ground. Night Clerk Paine alerted Ladder Truck 3, Captain Grady and a rescue net saved him. He was moved to a safer ward afterward.
Mr and Mrs John J Hall marked their tenth wedding anniversary at their Portsmouth street home in Brighton. A large gathering enjoyed a quartet and orchestra, a hearty collation, and warm congratulations. Ushers included Arthur Woods Charles Bleiler Louis Jacobs and William Hall.
Brighton ceremony honors Captain David W. Herrick recently added to the pension roll. Division 14 officers who he led for fifteen years gifted a London made clock previously owned by Governor Winthrop of Massachusetts. A bill of sale confirms its auction origin and Cambridge dealer sale.
Division 1 officers arrested a man who gave the name Fred Howe yesterday afternoon for larceny of three boxes of dates from Hanson and Ricker of Quincy Row.
A party of Austrians attempted up the house with dynamite during a December wedding in Hazleton. A pitched battle erupted between Austrians and Magyars, using guns and knives. About one hundred participated. at least twelve injured, four named: Mike Rosaki, Han Nibal Linsall, Thomas Bure bans, and Luke Drape. Police seek belligerents.
A major blaze in Frisco gutted three adjacent structures housing printers engravers and publishers including San Francisco Valentine and Co and the Evening Bulletin. Explosions rang out from benzine storage but no injuries were reported. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars.
The Provincetown fleet readies for sea with schooners Governor Russell Susan R Stone Ruth M Martin fitted and others ready by next tides. Ledge fishermen haul 600 to 1000 pounds daily when weather allows as Cold Storage supplies bait for Ruth M Martin. Captain Samuel Hatch and partners hire Sheldon of South Boston to build a bay fishing and whaling steamer.
A loaded coal train crossing a Des Moines River bridge in Boond, Indiana, derailed when a span failed. Brakeman Liam Palmer was trapped in the wreck and died.
A man named Albert Coffin of Exeter, intoxicated, was found acting oddly on Market Street Portsmouth. He fled officers Regan and Murphy, jumped into the river, was rescued at a wharf, and taken to the station in a chilled exhausted condition.
Firefighters from Box 283 extinguished a closet fire on the third floor of a three story wooden tenement at 272 Centre street Roxbury. The blaze in Martha Keyes tenement caused by rats running over matches caused $50 damage, insured. owned by Frederick W Wise.
A Bagheria official was killed by anti tax rioters amid worsening conditions in Sicily. Troops are ordered to the town and General Lauriano is en route to Palermo to assume command of the garrison there.
In Lisbon a report says President Peixoto has dismissed the officers of the battleships Riachuelo and Benjamin Constant stationed at Toulon amid suspicions of sympathy with Adeira Mello.
Cassius Ash aged 2 years drowned after breaking through thin ice while sailing an ice boat on Spring Green Pond Warwick. The body was recovered.
Samuel Kimberly of Norfolk Virginia aged 60 former consul general and secretary of legation to Guatemala died in Washington today. He served as a senior US diplomat in Central America and had a long career in public service.
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