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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
6
The World government paper warns of possible U S driven panic and a rogue invasion with jobless millions and veteran adventurers. Ottawa responds by establishing a military instruction school in Montreal after delegations pressed for action.
Washington reports a Senate source says the Venezuela commission cannot finish its inquiry in less than three months and may require four. Much work hinges on gathering old maps and documents from Madrid London and Edinburgh to support the case against Britain in Guiana and Venezuela. The report is not expected before late April with possible subsequent presentation to Congress within four to five weeks after the next Democratic national convention.
A Boston newspaper ad promotes a great bankrupted clothing sale at Yankee on Summer Street offering suits overcoats and pants at fractions of their retail value. It claims many items priced far below market with bold discounts and calls readers to attend before stock runs out. The notice also mentions signboards and extended evening hours.
A Washington despatch says President Cleveland invited Edward J. Phelps of Vermont and Robert T. Lincoln of Illinois to serve on the Venezuelan commission. The third member will not be named until both accept. The full commission is expected to be announced next Monday.
R H Wie announces new store hours starting December 26 to 5 30 PM daily. The shop will open at 8 30 AM and close at 5 30 PM until further notice.
A meeting of Boston business leaders at Youngs Hotel formed a relief push for Armenians in Turkey. Attendees including Jonathan A. Lane, B. G. Porter, R. C. Humphreys and others urged large scale action, urged circulars, and planned a public meeting with a regional New England scope.
New York December 26 members of the Produce Exchange held a meeting and passed resolutions asking Congress to act immediately to aid the Treasury in line with President Cleveland s message, despite differing political views among members.
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce expresses earnest desire for an end to the present difficulty and a continuance of peaceful relations between the two allied countries. The cable is signed by Thomas Clark Bart President.
In Philadelphia on December 26 the Girard avenue division motormen and conductors resolved to remain at work after protests against non-union hires. Riots occurred previously, but at an early morning meeting they chose to stay on duty and no further trouble is expected as cars run normally today on the Girard avenue division.
New York December 26 Judge Ingraham in the Court of Over and Terminer on motion by District Attorney Fellows dismissed the indictments against Police Captain Michael J Murphy now dead and against several sergeants wardmen and patrolmen. The indictments stemmed from the Lexow investigation of the police department last year.
Two fresh cases of smallpox were found this morning among steerage passengers of the Anchor line steamer Alsatia, detained at Hoffman Island since December 19. Patients moved to Reception Hospital while other detainees remain in custody until danger passes.
M C B Johnson a West Newton baker and grocer was assaulted by three men on Arsenal street. They demanded money but Johnson repelled them with his whip. A robber struck him with a stone causing a nasty head wound. The trio fled into the woods without obtaining any money.
Banker Francis Lee Higginson files a libel in Suffolk Superior Court for divorce from Julia Boland Higginson who eloped with lawyer James Wheatland Smith. The complaint states adultery in Boston Beverly Genoa and aboard ships with service by registered letter expected. defense not anticipated.
The Rev Henry Evans Cotton rector of St Johns Episcopal Church in Hagerstown Maryland denounced President Cleveland in a sermon. He criticized the president for misusing national funds and dragging the country toward financial ruin while urging Congress to avert a looming crash. His sharp denunciation caused a stir among parishioners.
The board to try charges against Captain Healey of the revenue cutter Bear at San Francisco was announced. Captains Hodgson Stodder Coulson and Lt Rogers as recorder with Lt Reynolds as prosecutor will convene aboard the Rush on Jan 10. A separate board of Captain Smith Lt Wadsworth and Eng E P Weber will try charges by sailors against Lt Daniel and Assistant Engineer Dorry. Healy faces drunkenness. the other two officers charged with brutality.
Washington December 26 Secretary Herbert with the President’s approval awarded the contracts for battleships No 6 and No 7 to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company at 2 250 000 each for building per Navy plans.
In South Scranton the residence of Edward Lynn burned, suffocating his 9 year old daughter Belinda who slept upstairs. After a quarrel with his wife, Lynn drove her and another daughter from the house. He was arrested on arson charges as the fire was found burning.
Fred Williams, a colored man, was shot at South Manchester by Thomas Ryan and is expected to recover at the hospital with a bullet in the mastoid region. Ryan, who then killed himself, was described as crazy. the head wound remains not dangerous.
Letter carriers were notified that starting January 1, 1896 the Fall River post office will be a first class office. They will receive a salary increase of 150 dollars annually. The change follows a population increase reflected in the latest state census.
London December 26 Mr Gladstone sent a Christmas message to the Rev Joseph Parker of City Temple expressing a prayer that Christians may grow in unity given by the Lord and promoted by earnest prayer.
Winniperg Manitoba government makes public its answer to the Dominion on the separate schools issue and firmly refuses any form of a separate schools system.
Havana reports quoted claim Maximo Gomez leading 12,000 Cuban patriots toward the city, but local accounts say Gomez has 4000 to 5000 troops marching to Coliseo, avoiding engagement with Spanish forces. He reportedly burned sugar fields en route, was checked by Spanish troops at Coliseo, halting further cane field destruction.
Madrid observes a grim Christmas as 116000 soldiers remain in Cuba and families bear financial strain from redeeming sons. About eighteen thousand conscripts have paid $300 since September, while midnight masses draw more attendance and ordinary revelries decline.
Judge Burke of the Municipal Court ruled no statute compels North End dance hall proprietors to obtain licenses. The decision followed Commissioner Martin’s request for Captain Cain to inspect venues. The ruling rests on dance halls selling only non alcoholic drinks or refreshments, not admitting for money. Captain Cain noted the decision clarifies duty and described the venues as a minor bother if not disorderly.
John Lawson known as the Terrible Swede announces skating training when weather allows. He eyes the national skating championships in St Paul next month and hopes to repeat a Montreal triumph by defeating rivals across all distances up to five miles if ice is good. He cites speed from wheel work and prior skating in Sweden.
A historic note says ex world pool champion De Oro performed poorly in recent championship games due to deteriorating eyesight from heavy cigarette smoking. The report links his condition to smoking and suggests vision loss as the cause of his slump.
Courtenay Guild Mayor Curtis's secretary wrote a gracious note to Thomas A. Mullen from South Boston, who will serve as secretary to Mayor-elect Quincy. Mullen visited the Mayor's office to respond, but Guild was absent serving in court on the Atwood Peabody case. He plans to call again, making a cordial meeting likely.
The Webbers hosted a club room open house yesterday with a formal program for invited guests from Unions New Englands Roxburys Wellingtons and Clarendons. The program featured Joe Shone song and dance John Murray recitation Daniel Teham piano solo Robert Lynch song William Grady speech William Feeley clog dance and Fred Ricer recitation. Albert Doll president closed with a neat speech.
The Executive Council met with Governor presiding. The pardon committee reported against the petition for pardon and release filed by ex Alderman W. W. Ham of Haverhill. Ham claimed consumption worsened by confinement, but physicians found no evidence of the disease. Ham was convicted of doodling in Haverhill last spring.
Daniel Donovan a 14 year old messenger for Damrell Upham fell down an elevator well yesterday in the McDonald building. He grabbed the rope to break his fall and escaped with cut hands and a sprained ankle.
Henry Lake and A. W. Swift, New York students, paid $10 fines after Cambridge District Court for intoxication. Grace Woodbury, involved, faced a continued hearing. Grace’s employer confirmed the stenographer was the arrested girl. Grace and her family described the incident as a misunderstood invitation to a private party at 1552 Cambridge Street leading to a police case.
Contractors M. Elston & Son completed razing the old hostelry begun two weeks ago last Monday. The historic structure was torn down with windows and doors saved for reuse. Lumber and material delivered to yards will be sorted cleaned up and processed into merchantable timber for new buildings.
A general court-martial for Captain Anthony D. Mitten of the Ninth Infantry M V M met at the South Armory Irvington street at 1 o clock yesterday. The panel included Lt Col Charles L. Hovey as president Major Charles K. Darling Major L N Duchesney and Captain Walter Lombard with Captain Francis R. Bangs as judge advocate. After a brief discussion the court adjourned.
The article reports that Joel D. Miller Joseph Neill and George P. Sanger began service in 1891, making Miller the oldest senior member. Despite mentions, Neill is not the senior member. Miller, born in 1837, will have the honor of calling the new Senate to order.
Captain John A. Thomas of the Gloucester Quickstep arrived with 30,000 pounds of haddock and cod and news of the British brig Buda's loss and probable crew death. The derelict brig was found bottom up on Georges Bank, with bowsprit broken, masts down, and an anchor hanging.
Superintendent Kellough of the ferries rejects Post assertions about a Boston headhouse fire and staff jealousy. He confirms immediate notification by telephone and insists the fire did not endanger the ferry. He denies damage to slips, notes ongoing repairs with new planks, and cites harmony aboard the executive staff.
F Reddy of Boston acting for Crane trustee estate and Mr Thom purchased from Samuel of the Sally R Sumner estate parcels on River street near the New York and New England railroad. Total about 700000 square feet with frontage on River street Neponset River Back street and Wood avenue. Sale agreement signed Tuesday. deeds not yet passed. Price not disclosed.
Burglars entered the residence of George A. Cutting at 5 Village Street Cambridge yesterday afternoon, lifting a lady's gold watch and two overcoats. Entry was gained through a rear window while the occupants were away.
Mayor Hodgkins extends the Somerset school vacation through New Year's. Schools reopen Thursday January 2, percent sign.
Bellows Falls Vermont Dec 26 Department Commander Cannon orders placing the G A R annual encampment at Rutland on February 11 and 12. Walker letters show he visits Vermont February 11, Massachusetts February 12, New Hampshire February 18, Maine February 18.
Bids were opened for a $1,000,000 issue of general municipal bonds at City Hall. New York Life Insurance bid 101.52 while Blake Bros. & Co. and R. L. Day & Co. bid 100.03. No bids were received for the $250,000 forty year rapid transit loan. All bids were taken under advisement.
City Treasurer Turner announces readiness to pay deputy precinct election officers from the recent city election. About 200 or 360 officers may call at City Hall to receive their wages.
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