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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
5
An old advertisement catalogs bargain prices on oats meal flour canned goods spices and condiments. It notes Olive Oil sauces and olives by the gallon and touts its Beach Street location opposite the U S Hotel as convenient for travelers and trades customers. The note adds they do not pay freight on out of town goods sold at these prices.
In Parliament Sir William Harrothert accuses Baron von Teberstein and Lord Salisbury of conflicting claims over roubles in South Africa. A resolution suggests President Kruger travel to London to settle the dispute, with Mr. Balfour defending Chamberlain’s imperial approach and urging Kruger’s arrival as the solution.
New York dispatch reports R G Dun's weekly trade review noting continued weather and money tightness hindering business but growing confidence. Details cover Treasury safety, silver fears easing, bond purchases by foreigners, Venezuela peace prospects, export gains, and varied activity in pig iron, plates, rail cars, boots and shoes, textiles, and wool markets.
Jean de Reszke to marry Marie de Goulaine Countess de Mailly Nesle in Paris in May after a divorce is finalized. M. Willy Schutz, brother in law, confirms the engagement and notes the tenor plans to retire from the stage after marriage though a return next season is possible.
Bradstreet reports a generally dull business outlook across the country with improvement only in hides feathers boots and shoes. January railway earnings rise 11.3 percent year over year while coal lumber and cotton prices show mixed moves and bank clearings slip 10 percent.
Worcester hosts the twenty first meeting of the Massachusetts Town and District Superintendents’ Association. G A Stuart F B Spaulding and A F Pease discuss The Province of the Elementary School. Officers elected: President A Bracken Vice President W D Parkington and Secretary Treasurer G A Myrick. A Hill gives a talk on Supervision and State Policy.
The cost difference between common soap and Ivory Soap for a week’s wash is two to three cents, while Ivory Soap promises whiter clothes and longer-lasting results, suggesting it is the cheaper option. The Procter & Gamble Co. CIN'T
The report notes Edison comparing X rays to not being light and plans to develop practical devices. He aims to produce 100 tubes for distribution to scientists and warns against sensational rumors while acknowledging ongoing curiosity driven work and potential medical and technical uses. Dr Morton reports strong X ray energy from static machines and contemplates photographing through brick for public demand. Roy Morton and Dr Morton pursue Roentgen radiations with spark discharges and cathodographs.
Judge Richardson in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday sentenced James Murphy alias Manning to a term of 10 to 20 years and Joseph Williamson to 6 to 12 years for robbery. They robbed a watch chain valued at 65 dollars and 12 dollars in cash from Michael J. Doyle on January 17, severely injuring him. Murphy had just been released from prison and Williamson had prior reformatory time. Mrs. Ella A. Bates received seven years for medical malpractice at the Reform atory Prison for Women for performing an operation on Emeline Keyes resulting in Keyes's death. McCarthy received 6 to 10 years for assault on Mrs. Susan Kelly. Cotchett got two years for larceny at the House of Correction.
Washington February 14. Venezuelan Commission members voiced strong satisfaction that Great Britain will submit its evidence for consideration. Experts abroad may uncover crucial documents to illuminate the dispute, with possible European travel for officials. Harvard’s Justin Winsor joined as cartographic expert to aid the commission’s Maps. The commission’s line map, claimed to be the finest of northern South America, was shown at today’s meeting.
London February 14 American artist E A Abbey celebrated illustrator elected to one of two vacant associate memberships in the Royal Academy The honor is rarely accorded to Americans and Abbeys Boston Public Library decorations impressed English artists when shown here last year confirming his entitlement to the recognition
Six Key West bound fishermen drifted ten days at sea after their smack sank in a gale. They reached Dog Island exhausted and malnourished, with five decedents in the boat. Survivors include Jose Rodriguez Sam Williams Henry Johnson Jonas Blackburn Aerthur Moore and Gilbert Holmes.
The initial 1000 sets sold quickly and a six day supplemental distribution began last Monday. Demand is heavy and supplies may run out with latecomers waiting for the next edition. Personal orders accepted to tonight with mail or telegraph by Feb 15. after today price will rise from 42 to 70 dollars per set depending on binding.
John Hare makes his Boston debut in A Pair of Spectacles at the Garrick company. Madame Sans Gene plus Carmen and other operas fill the Abbey season. Featuring Kathyrn Kidder in the title role at the Au gustus Pitou production. Also Lef then part of diverse bills at Park, Tremont, Lyceum and Grand Museum with vaudeville turns, Burlesque, and a Cuban benefit at Boston Theatre.
A new 100 biographical sketches and portraits volume covers leaders in Massachusetts business and professional life compiled under Richard Herdon and edited by Edwin M Bacon. It profiles most leading figures of the era, including whole families, with brief histories of their public advancement across more than 1000 pages.
Manager Henry B. Gillies of the American House in East Boston remains unaccounted for as friends say they have no knowledge of his whereabouts.
Lewis W. Aldrich of Westmoreland was chosen commander of the New Hampshire Department G A R during the encampment’s morning session. Born 1843 in Westmoreland, he served in the Ninth Regiment NHV, wounded at South Mountain, led his company at Petersburg, later worked in Worcester and Providence, and held town offices and state legislature seats. James Minot of Concord was elected senior vice commander.
An EU Astronomers cable to Chan dler and Ritchie reports Perrine's comet discovery at Nice. Kiel records place the object on Feb 18, 7082 GMT with coordinates RA 19h04m47.9s Dec minus 2°22′38″. The prior Perrine comet from November remains visible to astronomers.
Little Tillie Devine was too ill to appear at the arraignment of Richway A. Fredericks in Dorchester court. The case was continued to March 6. John B. Moran represented the prisoner, who remained held on $16,000 bond.
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