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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1895
Page
8
In Lynn on February 4 the temperance group plans Living Pictures of Lynn to show names and sketches of individuals convicted for intoxication. The feature would read aloud the weekly list from the Lynn Police Court and describe the cases to deter drinking. Organizers expect larger attendance at next Monday’s session.
John A. Tomp son, aged 76, longtime Wakefield resident and former proprietor of the Shipping List in Boston, died today at his Prospect street home. He was born in South Berwick, Mo, and leaves a widow and one son.
Captain Wescott and officers raid a third floor gaming room at 16 Court Street. Seven men are arrested for gaming, with two charged for being present during the operation and five for gaming. Evidence includes two packs of cards, 126 chips, a deal box, and a seized loot of furniture valued at $2. Chauncey Jacobs named as backer.
George E Duval alias Edmund Hammond claims he is a French count from Nova Scotia and faced Judge Adams in Municipal Court for extorting $12 from Mrs Catherine Bailey by false pretences. He pleaded for leniency, saying no intend to offend. Bailey paid $5.80 on Jan 19 believing a Nova Scotian legacy, then he vanished. Arrested on Cambridge Street, he was sentenced to two months in County Jail. Police contend he is a slippery felon with prior similar offences.
The Navy will allow general court martial sentences to include police duty for imprisoned sailors. The secretary directs that prisoners perform light outdoor labor such as sweeping scrubbing and sentinel duty to improve health and discipline. At Charlestown Navy Yard about forty prisoners are confined with minimal activities prior.
Women braved a snow storm to attend the first Mary Lowell Stone lecture on Business Law for Women at the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union on Shoelston Street. The talk explained common forms and usages with practical illustrations as audience members noted and sighed with relief at clarified notes checks and bills. Additional lectures are scheduled for the 11th 18th and 25th of the month.
A report from London dated February 4 details the abandoned state of the aire bark Aukathor, traveling from Pascagoula toward Marg Neera Mes, with sparse particulars on crew or condition.
Henry J. Bishop alias Dr Herman aged 48 was arrested on a warrant charging an operation on Florence Adley at his Tremont Row office January 25. The patient is in City Hospital in critical condition after illness sparked by the event. Accused accessories include Opie L. Johnson of 9 Dartmouth Place. Both face Municipal Court arraignment. Bishop was formerly a police officer and is bonded for another death tied to a prior operation in 1894.
Major McDonough faced United States Commissioner Fiske on charges of stealing mail letters and embezzling from the U S mail. He waived examination, was held on $1000 bonds for U S Court appearance, and broke down in inspector Boynton's office while pleading for liberty. He served as assistant superintendent of delivery and had charge of mail matters.
In Chicago the United States Circuit Court, Judge Grosscup, removes Joseph Greenhut from the Whiskey Trust receivership and names John C. McNulla and John J. Mitchell with Lawrence as receivers, with General McNulta as principal receiver. The judge condemns stock jobbing directors, notes Greenhut’s NYSE stock pledge, and sets $300,000 bonds for the receivers.
Commissioners move quickly after occupancy of the Long Island building. An ice house of 300 tons capacity will be erected on the island with plans accepted by Dr. Jenks. The board also enlarges the Deer Island stone yard, adding two forges and thirty new workers.
Former Boston mayor Nathan Matthews Jr remains active at Boston Gas Light Company and Adams building law offices. He plans to elevate the Algonquin Club financially while serving as Boston Gas Light Company president, with Bay State plans pending and market chatter mounting amid Brookline Gas stock actions.
A 56 year old Boston Post Office carrier with over thirty years in service and a War of the Rebellion veteran is accused of stealing. He served as captain and brevet major, held a superintendent post at $1800, and has three sons. Friends call him monomaniacal with no clear motive.
Norcross store advertises Rel Sal Nie at 49 cents per bottle claiming large shipments arriving today and tomorrow. They boast fast sales, promise steady supply, and claim to undercut every house in the ring. Evening papers are free at their store. Stop in to buy.
Postmaster Coveney announces promotions and transfers effective at month start. Arthur L. Jordan resigns as superintendent. Joseph Britton becomes North Cambridge superintendent at 1000 dollars yearly. George W. Cobb climbs to 1100. W. Roberts to 1000. Milton Be. Clarke to 900. John B. Coleman to 800. Felix J. Donohue to 700. Henry Cusick to 600. James T. A. Lewis moves from mailing to delivery in 1200 grade. William Driscoll appointed to mailing at 500 yearly.
At the Hotel Bellevue meeting the Young Men's Congress discussed a bill opposing capital combination and labor federation. Speakers included Noa Favor Richardson Solis for and Jewett Bancroft OConnell Kenny Doe Willett Brickley against. The vote defeated both the capital and labor clauses. A floor privilege for President Walker of the Institute of Technology was tabled.
Annual hall of Herrmann Lodge No. 133 I O O F last night in Od Fellows Hall enjoyed German festivity despite a storm. About 150 couples danced to Strauss waltzes and German tunes, led by Floor Director Henry Mais with Fraulein Rensayer. District Deputy Grand Master George R. Acton attended with Frau Odenweller. Midnight supper followed in the ante-room.
In San Francisco on February 4 Chief Arthur and the engineers’ executive committee met with Southern Pacific officials. No agreement was reached and the chief advised accepting any compromise obtainable, though many workers favor striking if the old wage schedule is not restored.
The Ward 6 Democratic Club hosted a reception for Ward 3 and Jefferson clubs at their rooms in Lynn. About seventeen percent of residents attended, with nearly all prominent Lynn Democrats present. Refreshments were served and speeches delivered by several attendees.
Mr Moffatt owner of the steamer Crathie returns to Aberdeen from Rotterdam where inquiry into the collision with the Elbe is held. He denies the charge the Crathie left the scene. The ship was badly damaged with a large bow hole and foredeck torn away. The Crathie captain believed the other steamer stood by and later steamed back to the scene. The captain and crew remain detained in Rotterdam pending official inquiry.
A Milwaukee trolley on the Russell avenue line plunged into an open draw at the Kinnickinnie bridge. Eleven aboard, five women, were thrown into icy water. Miss Ehlmann, Miss Smickens, and motorman John Kennedy were reported dead. three fatalities confirmed. Several injured. The motorman failed to stop within fifteen feet of the open draw. brake applied, but ice sent the car into the river.
Treasurer Goodspeed welcomes a new baby boy on Sunday at his West End home. Rail plans discuss a Boston to New York four and a half hour express, Western road heating cars on the American plan, and an eye test for Canadian Pacific crews. Eastern shipments show a dip from last year as the Wabash leads with 8734 tons. Hampshire proposes a Western Hampshire Street Railway from Williamsburg to Goshen and beyond totaling twenty miles with freight and mail service. The Travellers' Protective Association backs 6000 mile tickets with baggage favors. An New York to San Francisco airline is planned with a stock of 400000 dollars.
Favors Keegan Providence Feb 4 The jury in the Keegan murder trial went out at 7 o clock tonight and will deliberate without beds reporting at 9 30 tomorrow morning if a verdict is agreed. McGill the defense argues for acquittal while Attorney General Dubois reviews the evidence in a damaging case against the prisoner. The judge’s charge is seen as favorable to the defendant and crowds fill the courtroom amid high anticipation of the verdict.
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