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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1896
Page
8
Angus Gilbert faces execution on February 21 as work on the scaffold ends. He shows no fear and eats well while denying talk of the murder. Lawyers pursue a possible reprieve and an insanity examination is ordered by the governor.
A letter read at the First Church prayer meeting requests the congregation to refer its internal dispute with the society worshipping there to an ecclesiastical council. Signed by pastors from Lowell and surrounding churches, the letter urges a council from outside the city for guidance.
The ninth annual Clan Campbell of Argyle ball was held last evening at Pythian rink Chelsea. Chief R G Macpherson gave the welcome address followed by songs by George M Spiers and Mme Barutio. Dances featured J Sutcliffe and Misses Blanche Gibbs Lillian Thompson with Scottish songs by Mme Barutio and Miss Musette Gibbs. Mayor John C Loud gave a city address. Additional songs included Drawing the Sword Auld Robin Gray and humorous selections by H H Myers.
The House approved Dalzell's motion amid protest, with 154 yeas to 51. A later roll‑call showed 200 yeas to 71 nays as Democrats backed reference and Republicans split. A President’s message on the Nicaragua Canal was read and debate on the bond bill continued into the evening with recesses.
The Republican senatorial caucus nominated a full ticket for Senate offices. A. J. Shaw of Washington would be secretary, Major H. L. Grant of North Carolina sergeant-at-arms, Alonzo Stewart of Iowa acting assistant doorkeeper, and Rev. Millburn to retain chaplaincy. Grant is a former Union soldier and Connecticut native.
Washington Feb 7 House committee on public buildings and grounds orders favorable reports on bills for local project appropriations including St Albans Vermont 75000 Plymouth Massachusetts 7000 Norwich Connecticut 100000 and Fitchburg Massachusetts 100000 with details on funding for new public structures.
Washington records list pensions in Maine and beyond. Named beneficiaries include William W. Twombly of Norway and James Walton of Rockport with originals and increases, plus widows such as Hannah E. Simmons of North Whitefield and Sarah BE Hunter of Worcester.
The special commission's report to the House estimates canal construction at $133,472,896 on the low level line, with company estimates at $69,893,660. It notes U S costs would be about double due to climate, labor, and machinery constraints.
A crowd of over 3000 gathers in Springfield for the militia armory dedication with Governor Greenhalge arriving at 6 30 PM and later attending a reception and a Navasset Club dinner. Attendees include numerous colonels and naval officers from various states and units.
About 200 couples attended the eleventh annual ball of the Adams Express Company Mutual Benefit Association at Odd Fellows Hall. Grand march led by W. J. Monarch and Miss Marguerite Holland. supper at midnight. Berkeley Orchestra provided music amid a list of notable attendees including lawmakers, councilmen, and local residents.
A Brookline Town Hall ball drew nearly three hundred young Brookline residents and Back Bay Cambridge guests. Decor and music filled the evening as many prominent matrons and numerous dancers attended the event with a long list of attendees including Mr. Atkinson, Miss Dumaresq, Mr. Higginson, Miss Schlesinger, Miss Wright, and Mrs. Appleton among others.
The Everett Council No. 97 held a second annual concert and hall event at the Masonic Hall with 300 couples marching led by Grand Knight James F. Cavanaugh and Miss Mabel E. Cavanaugh. Attendees included Mayor John D. Henderson and several grand knights from nearby cities. The hall featured bunting and a Columbus landing display as the night unfolded under the direction of local officers.
Crowds filled Madrid streets in a tense standoff as police acted wary of rioters hooting at General Campos and the Queen Regent, creating hours-long drama with uncertain outcomes.
The Good Government Club of Revere adopted a platform urging public ownership of street lighting and water, civil service for police and fire, strict contract enforcement, and voter control of franchises. A campaign committee was named as members praised by speakers.
A line of surnames and given names appears, listing Buckley Jeremiah Holland Daniel Kanniff Thomas Garvey William Parker A Henry Smith Edward Carlin Norman Collins John F OConnor Daniel J McCormack Thomas L Driscoll William J Kelly Thomas F Hill Jr and John MecMurrer without context or actions.
Bethesda Hall in South Boston hosted the AIDS Club annual ball drawing a throng of young people and district society figures. The hall featured American colors and blue silk decorations with many ladies in stylish costumes, as numerous prominent attendees including James W. Kelly John Brown Representative Reidy Representative Gallivan Thomas W. Flood Edward Leary Peter Kelly John Moakley and many others attended or viewed the event.
In Waltham on February 7 the Fitchburg Railroad Relief Association marked its nineteenth annual meeting attended by over a thousand people including most road officials. The Fitchburg depot and Park Theatre were festively decorated and an overflow dance occurred at Maynard Hall. Alexander Robertson chaired the event and H. G. Trefy served as secretary and treasurer of the arrangements committee.
In Concord on Feb 7 Company I Sixth Regiment MV M held an armory drill and rifle and revolver practice. Qualified sharpshooters and marksmen received badges from Colonel Kiam Barrett and Colonel W A Bunting. Barrett complimented the officers and a post drill dance followed led by Fist Sergeant J W Cull.
The sixth annual ball of the Massachusetts Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association will be held in Copley Hall on February 10. The hall will glow with bunting flags green foliage and incandescent electric lamp designs using over 1800 lamps. John A. Callicott, president, and Joseph L. Winn, arrangements chairman, strive to surpass prior events.
Captain Fraser, native of Sydney N.S. C. B., died suddenly from heart disease while en route to his ship preparing to sail for Grand Bank. A respected master mariner, he was a prominent member of Ocean Ledge and Cape Ann Encampment I O F.
In Bangor on Trent and Webster Islands a French Canadian man named Joseph Albert was shot through the heart by Charles Dolloff during a quarrel over a girl. Dolloff, 17 or 18, fled to the city before being arrested. Albert was 26. Both unwed.
Timothy Brennan of Cambridge attempted to cut his throat at his Brewster Street home. He was taken to Cambridge Hospital where doctors report he will live.
In Havana on Feb 7 reports said General Luque defeated patriots at Paso Real, with Cuba’s govt claiming a decisive blow. Spanish sources list 62 patriots killed and 200 wounded, while Cuban reports deny the figure and note limited telegraph service and rail disruption.
Mayor Quincys office hosts a flurry of names seeking city posts. Seafaring John Brooks of East Boston is among those angling for the ferries superintendent job while others push for water, bridges and weights and measures roles.
New York appellate division restores Police Sergeant Felix McKenna to his rank after Lexow investigation dismissal. His attorney argued insufficient time to prepare for trial as required by law.
Daring break in Newton reports a 6 to 7 PM theft at H. M. Perkins house on Chute street. Thieves forced a second floor window, stole numerous valuables including Chinese items, a gold watch, a pocketbook, and a past Masonic master's jewel. Police tracked by pace, suspect linked to earlier EFloit block robbery.
A young African American man operated in South End shops offering spool silk on twist at a low price. He was arrested by Inspectors Whitman and Shields for alleged larceny of $100 worth of property from an unknown person. At headquarters he was booked as James H. Harris, 22, 136 Pleasant Street, claiming a man daily supplied the silk and that proceeds were split.
Police raided a Chinese opium joint on No 1 Oxford Street under the new opium act. Patrolman Linton in plain clothes made a purchase to enable evidence of smoking on the premises. Sergeant Clark and Officer Jordan then arrested two Chinese occupants and seized smoking paraphernalia.
Michael Driscoll, 38, died suddenly at 3 Utica Street last night around 7. He entered the house, collapsed, and soon after became unconscious with frothing at the mouth. Dr. Williams arrived but Driscoll was dead when the physician reached him, death attributed to alcoholism.
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