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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1889
Page
2
The testimony traces connections among Irish nationalists, Fenian cells, and the U S based leagues. It covers Beach and Egan’s roles, secret conventions in Chicago and Pittsburg, and the spread of coded communications to the British government.
Detroit notes Henri Le Caron known as Beach, a Civil War veteran and Fenian raid participant, later a Detroit Medical College graduate who practiced near Chicago. Mrs. Lomasney says her husband was not a dynamiter and cites years of opposition to explosives for Irish freedom. she mentions Michael Beach’s alleged link and London Bridge incident rumors.
A reader recalls Dr Le Caron aboard the Umbria from New York to Liverpool in midsummer 1887. He describes a slight, ill man about five feet five inches tall and 125 pounds who claimed to be a Chicago physician and to be traveling to France for an indefinite period.
Joan P. Treadwell recalls a man at the United States legation in Paris who acted to show Americans around town. He claimed to be a paid plaque member at Paris theatres for years and suggested an Irish father and French mother. He boasted of traveling without baggage and seemed poor in health, money, and education.
Alexander Sullivan denies Le Caron statements about Irish revolutionary tactics made during a Milwaukee trip in 1883. He says he spoke to a group, not Le Caron alone, and that uniting Irish societies was a mistaken plan for temperance and Land League cooperation. Le Caron faces scorn from pharmacists. Charles Hallberg criticizes him as unscrupulous.
Large Omaha excursion guests narrowly escape as the new Hotel Sutherland burns in Sutherland Florida. Losses run high with clothing jewelry and provisions all destroyed. No lives reported, guests camped out overnight.
A small closet fire at 167 Bridge Street East Cambridge prompted Box 12 at 10 30 yesterday. At 11 21 last night an overheated stove caused a basement fire at 48842 Trement Street in the restaurant owned building by F Babcock, with $200 damage. Tenants Cole Bell and Tornio fled as upper floors were cleared.
Augusta Feb 7 The joint committee on legal affairs presents majority and minority reports on the Australian ballot box bill. The majority, signed by three senators and three representatives, is against the bill. The minority, signed by four representatives, favors passage.
Captain Hurley of Station 3 arrested Isaac O'Neil Weir known as the Belfast Spider yesterday afternoon for an assault on Patrick F. Cummings.
Washington Feb 7 The conference report on the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua bill is presented and agreed to. The Senate advances a constitutional amendment to prohibit voting denial based on sex and passes a desertion relief bill for veterans. The civil service debate centers on postal clerks and pension board sizes with salaries raised and a committee for the inauguration appointed. The session adjourns at 6:10.
In Washington on February 7 the House debated public lands policy and homestead provisions, adopting amendments to strike Missouri from the bill and repealing the homestead commutation clause before passing the measure. The army appropriation debate followed with Lodge proposing 1500 for a West Point riding master, and other changes including striking 100,000 for Denver post works and adding 20,000 for Columbus officers’ quarters.
The 233d Eastern Convocation meeting at St John the Evangelist discussed Central Convocation plans to appoint four missionaries for the diocese. Debates centered on funding, alignment with boards, and whether one or four missionaries best serve Massachusetts parishes.
The committee read a letter from the chief of engineers opposing the appropriation for movable torpedoes as not perfected and favoring submarine mines. After debate and a point of order, the committee rose and the House adjourned at five o'clock.
Severe storm disrupts travel with trains delayed between Montreal and Cornwall. A snow plough derailed near Van Wreuil, injuring three passengers. The carnival train from Boston arrived 17 hours late. Ottawa reports CPM and CA trains cancelled due to drifts.
Henry and Frank Jones were brought to court on burglary tools charges and their cases continued for more evidence. Bail was fixed at 2000 dollars each. They are suspected of ties to a Motte street shooting incident from about a week ago.
Oscar Magenson was arrested on a warrant for throwing vitriol at his wife Mary Magenson following a confrontation at her boarding place. The incident damaged her cloak but spared exposed skin. Earlier, Sherman Hyde suffered a crushed foot on a freight elevator, with his father suing Sherry for 5000 dollars. Funds for Ha Pitts’s widow’s relief in Cliftondale are being raised.
A registry of deeds attachment recorded by H. C. Thatcher & Co. of Boston targets the Bay State Felt Boot and Saat Company estate for twenty thousand dollars in an action of contract.
At the Somerville Light Infantry fair last evening a large audience watched an exhibition drill. Thirty-one members received marksmen badges from the last State shoot. Private Pierce, acclaimed as the regiment's best marksman, received a handsome gold medal presented by Captain Henry W. Pitnan.
Cambridge Gas Light Company president requires one employee familiar with city supplies to attend all fires on streets with the company's pipes. Cited after a difficult blaze at the Old Cambridge Baptist Church where gas from a two inch pipe fed the flames. Employees receive silver badges for fire duties.
The Hon. William H. Kent died at his Charlestown home from a heart illness. Born March 21, 1823 in Duxbury, he grew up in Boston and earned the Franklin medal in 1836. He worked in lumber, led the Mill Owners Mutual Fire Insurance Co as president until his death, and served as Charlestown alderman and Boston common councillor. Survived by widow and daughter Alice Kent Robertson.
Captain Edwin Walden, longtime Lynn water works superintendent for sixteen years, died at his Vine Street residence from Brights disease. Born in Salem in 1815, he worked for Taylor & Raddin, later commanded clipper ships in East and West India trade, and in 1849 made a notable California voyage. He later entered the leather business with Edwin Oliver and served briefly as an alderman in 1867, while remaining a prominent Odd Fellow.
An account of the Penitent Females Refuge at 32 Rutland Street describing its mission as a family like home for up to 22 inmates, usually staying two years. It notes 1090 inmates since 1821, explains training and support helping many reform and re-enter respectable life, and invites information or aid from matrons or officers.
The Old Homestead at the Academy of Music in New York has drawn unprecedented crowds. Denman Thompson plans to stay at Gilmore & Tompkins show house for three years and possibly five, amid extraordinary success.
The Lawrence Board of Trade hosted its first annual banquet at City Hall with over 800 attendees. Attendees included Lieutenant-Governor Brackett, Councillor Jewett of Lowell, State Treasurer Marden, and Lawrence Mayor Mack, amid letters of regret from state leaders. Toasts honored the Commonwealth and the city of Lawrence.
Lawrence dispatch reports rumors of large thefts by employees at Washington Mills. William M. Wood selling agent denies the claims as untrue. A new agent was appointed and an inventory was underway in Lowell. He cites stock and cloth on hand as proof against the rumor.
A new Emerson letter appears in the second edition of Alcott’s Emerson. Longmans & Co. announce two fiction works in New York, including Pollock’s Nine Men’s Morrice and Murray brothers’ A Dangerous Catspaw. Also planned are Colloquies on Preaching, a Voice Magazine name change, a dialect poem by Edward A. Oldham, Hawthorne’s Tales of the White Hills, Panin’s lectures, and an extensive list of forthcoming law books from Little, Brown & Co.
The Cullis convention proceeds with Rev. Dr. L. B. Bates presiding over both sessions at Beacon Hill Church. Morning speaker is Rev. J. M. Hervey. afternoon speaker Captain Kelso Carter of Yardville, Penn. Evening session led by Captain Carter with Rev. Dr. Justin P. Fulton speaking on Christ the Only Mediator. E Everett Nickerson accompanied on guitar. The meetings extend through the week.
Nearly 300 members and guests attended the Retail Salesmen’s Association ball at Odd Fellows’ Hall last evening. The Salem Cadet Band provided music while F. H. Nevins served as floor marshal alongside the association’s directors and officers.
A large meeting at Carrolton Hall debated advancing wages after manufacturers declined to respond to a union request for a 10 percent raise or a conference. A strike motion was withdrawn, and delegates were to be appointed to press mill treasurers for an advance.
Thousands would answer yes to the question of restaurant failure, but the observant reader is invited to visit Houghton & Dutton at Tremont and Beacon streets. There clean wholesome food refreshes patrons and the sales rooms show a thriving business with extensive offerings including a notable book department.
A narrative recounts a young woman's distress and her mother's deep worry over a dangerous illness or condition, detailing near ruinous outcomes and the emotional toll on family life during a troubling episode.
The Atlanta Constitution praises James Whitcomb Riley as a revelation, noting his talents as poet, humorist, and versatile actor. It says he embodies his characters on stage and expresses the full range of emotion through his演, revealing rare natural talent.
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