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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1895
Page
1
A meeting in the interest of the Weymouth and Braintree Company is set for Saturday evening at Foge's Opera House with the judge expected to attend. The draft notes indicate next Monday afternoon as another session, signaling ongoing discussions and oversight.
Kings county grand jury presents a report condemning trolley operations after a rise in accidents. It urges speed limit eight miles per hour, visible speed indicators on each car, licensing motormen, fender placement, and accountability for road executives. Brooklyn militia units are recalled for duty while a small armory detachment stays ready.
In Weymouth Feb 1 a crowd gathered at the Town House as selectmen weighed track location from South Weymouth through Pleasant Street to East Weymouth. Quincy & Boston offers power for Weymouth & Braintree if cars run Shaw's Corner to Lincoln Square, but Weymouth & Braintree appears set to win the line with a $10,000 bond and a belt around town. The board plans to hear counsel from Weymouth & Braintree and awaits a reply from Judge James H. Flint if he chooses to respond to prior charges.
Edward N. Wier, a Malden provision dealer known for his retail wagon, was duped by a destitute man who joined his team. The man worked for days then absconded with a valise containing Mrs. Wier’s silverware, gold watch, jewelry, and the wedding suit. Police pursue the suspect, who remains at large.
Brig Jane Ade line from Boston, Captain Sanborn, bound from Turk's Island to Boston with salt, sprang foretopmast and lost compass and binnacle and all movable gear in a heavy gale. The vessel entered this port today for repairs.
Eunice Wells Moors widow of Dr. Moors dies in Greenfield five days after husband’s death and two days after his funeral. Born Oct 11 1896 in Warwick daughter of Rev Preserved Smith, she lived in Greenfield since 1861. Funeral at All Souls Church Monday at 2 PM. no children.
Forecast for Saturday calls for fair skies in the region with snow flurries in the afternoon. East winds will bring much colder temperatures overnight Saturday.
At a February meeting the Gloucester Board of Aldermen appointed a committee to revise the city charter. An order to urge district Senators and Representatives to back legislation selling Niles Pond to a private syndicate was adopted. A Wadlin communication on census taking and enumerator selection was read and candidates appointed.
Washington reports a gold export reversal with a net gain of 543,500 dollars lifting the Treasury reserve to 42,915,467. The increase followed 1,800,000 dollars returned to the New York sub-treasury by exporters and bankers who had earlier withdrawn it. Withdrawals for the day totaled 1,257,500, of which 1,250,000 was for export. January customs receipts at New York amounted to 12,817,827, with seven-tenths of one percent paid in gold coin or gold certificates.
Senator Teller of Colorado urged radical financial legislation in the District of Columbia appropriation debate. He challenged Senator Gorman's deficit claim and said borrowing on an appropriation bill is unconstitutional. He argued for measures to protect U S credit, acknowledging executive opposition, then applauded by galleries before Call spoke and the Senate adjourned.
Representative Springer of Illinois reports the administration banking bill with committee amendments to the House. The message from the President read Jan. 28 is summarized, urging prompt action to relieve financial conditions. The committee notes the early adjournment, and reports the bill with proposed amendments for House consideration while allowing members to file separate views.
The new Boston Public Library on Copley Square opened to the city yesterday with 10 to 5 hours and Sunday access. Attendees toured Bates Hall, the trustees room, and the pneumatic delivery system while noting ongoing finished areas and planned completion by February 18. The vast building, costing 2 630 000, features St Gaudens lions, mosaic arches, and extensive Italianate and English oak details.
The Rev Adoniram Judson Gordon longtime pastor and writer died peacefully near midnight at his home in Brookline Street, aged 70. Born in New Hampton New Hampshire on April 19 1836 to John Calvin Gordon and Sallie Robinson Gordon he was named for missionary Adoniram Judson. Converted at 16 he joined the local Baptist Church and soon felt called to preach. His ministry at Clarendon Street Baptist Church spanned twenty five years and his recent book Ministry of Healing issued yesterday. Mrs Gordon and other family members were at his side when he died as physicians had stated morning seemed unlikely.
Report from Caracas dated February 1 says Maturín garrison left after learning Colonel Bernal with about a hundred men was nearby. Rebels faced the government force, strong in number, and a clash followed with over ninety government troops wounded and several killed. Rebels suffered light losses.
Eight year old Peter O Connell son of Lawrence O Connell was struck by a double runner on Norfolk street while coasting this afternoon. He sustained a skull fracture and broken hip with a bone fragment removed from the skull above the left eye. He is in critical condition at City Hospital.
Worcester report says Station Master L. H. Foster of Brookfield was badly injured at the depot when coupling cars at noon today his right arm crushed. Dr Hodgkins attended and may perform amputation to save him.
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