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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1896
Page
2
Father Jim Mellen used a point of order to challenge the biennial election resolve. Speaker Meyer overruled, prompting a push to recommit to the constitutional amendments committee. The move delays the measure, unsettling supporters and signaling possible defeat when returned.
The Senate finance committee reported a substitute for the tariff bill that provides free coinage of silver. The move surprised sound money supporters and split party lines with West proposing and a majority adopting the measure.
The Boston Newspaper Association and others petitioned the Senate for legislation to curb speculative libel suits without restricting press freedom. Senator Maccabe proposed a bill requiring each political party to nominate twelve candidates for Boston Board of Aldermen and forbidding printing of fewer than twelve on the official ballot. The House refused to reconsider a bill lowering the school year from forty to thirty eight weeks.
The Boston Wharf Company held its annual meeting at Youngs Hotel with about three quarters of stock represented. Edwin F. Atkins was chosen president and Charles Theodore Russell vice president. Joseph B. Russell became treasurer and Charles Lowell clerk. A memorial resolution honored Charles Theodore Russell Sr.
Nantucket voters met to debate the annual budget with talk dominating the session. Officials expect appropriations to rise above 40 000, not counting road work costs. A steam fire engine is likely to be purchased.
First Officer Eric Lind of the Leander Beebe recounts the 70 men rescued from the Hawkins and notes a Cuban coat of arms badge and a dagger given by General Garcia. He claims the sinking vessel carried arms and ammunition and that a passenger jotted the sinking latitude on a hundred dollar note. Lind describes valuables and a warning of future rewards from Garcia, while Captain Howes receives opera glasses and a money package from survivors.
Port Captain H A Cummings says Staples Coal Co of Taunton has closed a deal with the Cramps of Philadelphia to build a new steel towboat for about 70000 dollars. The 138 by 27 by 16 foot vessel will resemble the Nottingham design, reach near sixteen knots, tow three barges, and carry a 14 man crew under Captain George Cummings, with Captain Harding likely in command.
Nantucket February 4. Mrs Valentine Aldrich of Siasconset dies this afternoon. Her husband Mr Aldrich aged 92 is critically ill. The couple had shared life together for more than sixty years.
A vintage sales pitch extols a universal remedy claimed to soothe inflammation and cure ailments from colds to pneumonia. It credits an 1810 origin from a family physician and touts enduring use by physicians and generations of users. The text emphasizes its supposed electric vitality and superior performance versus other remedies.
Mr. Robinson accuses Rev. J. D. Fulton of opposing the Christian Endeavor Society at Somerville church meetings. He recalls shifting meetings, revival plans, and a failed disbandment, with the union accepting the motion while the pastor promotes alternative groups.
Edison reports experiments on Crookes tubes using a powerful coil from a storage battery and plans a stronger alternating dynamo. He notes making tubes with carbon terminals and a celluloid window to capture rays that pass quartz but not glass, and mentions rays affecting electrical spark resistance.
The Post yesterday identified Captain Folsom in a case at Police Station 8. The correct name is Captain Lucy.
An advertisement from Aree Se a Al MEDICINY Co at 19th Street New York City promotes Hill's Rheumatism Cure and offers a circular upon request.
Representative Utley filed a petition for a charter enabling Henry M. Whitney to manufacture and distribute coke and gas in Massachusetts. The plan includes pipelines, land takings, and a legal framework to sell gas at 35 to 50 cents per thousand cubic feet, with a ten year tax exemption and state oversight through commissions.
The Navy Secretary ordered a coast defence squadron to be in commission within three weeks. The fleet includes the ram Katahdin, monitors Miantonomah Monondock Terror, battleships Indiana Maine Amphitrite, with Terro r nearing completion at the Brooklyn Yard. Rear Admiral John G Walker likely to command.
John F Quinlan claims a detective was placed with the prisoner to pump information. He demands fair treatment for Annie Ida and vows further inquiry. The boy victim endured long cross examination. his mother plans to move him and the baby. Melvin O Adams and others are named for the defense.
At Charles Street Jail Mrs Quinlan maintained her innocence in the death of her sister despite repeated questioning by Deputy Superintendent Pierce Chief Inspector Watts and Captain Dugan. Officials used sensational tactics including a staged walk beneath the gallows, yet no confession emerged.
Medical examiner Dr Frank Harris will file his report to the district attorney today. He describes Mrs Sophia Grant dying from a fatal head hemorrhage with skull fractures and multiple wounds. He notes bruises and a possible blunt instrument, suspects intoxication, and mentions a strong liquor odor.
The Central News in London says several Americans joined Dr Jameson’s Transvaal raid and were captured by the Boers. They travel to England with British expedition members handed to authorities for trial. If they prove U.S. citizenship they will be released immediately.
Reports say Mrs Francis Lee Higginson and James Wheatland Smith have come back to the United States after spending lavishly in Monte Carlo. Seen in Salem and Beverly Crossing, they are described as careworn and silent, with money likely short and plans to seek funds abroad.
Late bidders were accommodated for the 100 million dollar U S bonds loan with a special registered mail pouch to Washington. The Postmaster General arranged the timing and telephonic bidding access for banks and investors. Lynn banks contributed 320000 in subscriptions including Lynn Institution for Savings and Central National.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association observed its forty fifth anniversary with a 7 to 8 pm reception and evening program in Association Hall. The event featured a male chorus, addresses by Rev. G A Gordon and Rev. Leighton Parks, remarks by President Sawyer, and an annual report from Secretary George W. Mehaffey. A decorative display included a picture titled Breaking Home Ties. Linens and a luncheon followed.
The steamer St Paul was floated at 9 50 am and left for New York by 10 30 am Officials invited press aboard for inspection Manager Griscom stated the vessel shows no rivet or structural damage from the test run He added the engines performed well on the trip up from Long Branch and believes the ship is uninjured.
In Portland on February 4 Ellen Dolly pleaded guilty to murdering her daughter's child and showed distress as she answered. Attorney-General Powers urged reconsideration in the James Lewis case, presenting doubts from newly found evidence and requesting not to press the case. Judge Bonney granted the dismissal for Lewis.
Fire at the Beauport insane asylum in Quebec this noon damaged the men’s department. The building housed over 500 inmates and was quickly brought under control by the asylum fire brigade. In surance on the damaged building stands at 100 009 dollars.
In Bristol on February 4, Dr Hutst a Penning Gap specialist conducted morphine injections on himself and two men Wilkes Myers and Stacey while intoxicated. Myers and Stacey died. Hutst remains in precarious condition.
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers for beds and car sweepers, offers repairs for all wringers and sweepers, and promises prompt mail orders. Telephone Tremont 164.
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