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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1895
Page
1
In New York on February 9 the French liner La Gascogne remained six days overdue with no word. Officials and crowds feared storms or mechanical failure, while investors watched from Bowling Green offices. Police raided a building at No 50 Eastern avenue locating a hidden rum and molasses operation on multiple floors.
Boston police in the North End raid 650 Eastern avenue uncover a five story and basement illicit still operated by William H Blair a 32 year old man from New York. Blair leased a Whittier building claiming glue business plans but motive and operation clear. Authorities secured Blair and prepared to seek court action following two months of surveillance.
The notice urges buyers to consider affordable winter gear from mittens to sleighing cap and snow gear, pointing out that less money will buy these items today than in any other season. It highlights the value of shopping now for garments and equipment for cold weather.
Blair’s lock entry opened a hidden still room in Oak Hall Boston revealing a large still with two doublers and extensive piping. The raid uncovered mashes and barrels of rum, blown drainage to the water, and twenty half hogsheads of molasses. Blair was charged and held. authorities planned seizure of all Blair property valued at 1000 to 2000 dollars.
The French liner La Gascogne remains six days overdue to New York amid rising anxiety. Officials in Havre and Paris report no news while insurance rates spike and cargo valued at over 300000 dollars awaits word.
Forecast for Saturday calls snow in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont followed by clearing in the afternoon with west or northwest gales and much colder air at Eastport. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York should see fair skies and slightly warmer conditions with southwest gales. Coastal signals shown from Eastport to Wilmington and at Key West.
A. Shuman & Co. suffered water damage from an automatic sprinkler burst caused by a freezing pipe. The loss, largely covered by insurance with Guarantee and Accident Lloyds of New York, reflects a rare Massachusetts insurance gap.
A Shuman & Co announces a damage sale starting Saturday morning. Men’s heavy underwear including Wright’s Hygienic will be 35 cents per garment. Warm woollen gloves for men and boys 15 cents a pair. Neckwear damaged from other causes offered at 15 cents each. Hat department features men’s and boys’ Derbys 50 cents to 1.00, caps 25 and 50 cents, Tam o’ Shanters 15 cents each.
Washington Feb 8 House committee on interstate and foreign commerce authorized a favorable report on a Senate bill to establish a life saving station at or near City Point Boston. The action signals possible federal assistance for maritime rescue facilities in the area.
In heavy gales schooner Mary Eliza from Winterport to Boston is total loss ashore at Point Shirley with crew saved while schooner Winslow Morse and schooner T H H fail ashore at Lynn Beach and Martha's Vineyard. Marblehead from Boston to Winterport goes aground at Gloucester with crew saved. The Mary Eliza wreck exposes a desolate scene as hay cargo ruined and a postman endures a treacherous approach amid biting wind and darkness.
Boston and New England brace for continued cold weather with uncertainty over when a warm spell will arrive. The weather bureau forecaster offered no promises of relief, suggesting only a possible Monday change while noting today and tomorrow would stay cold.
Washington reports the President sent to the Senate the nomination of Brigadier General Ruger to be major general, elevating him in rank.
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