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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1896
Page
6
A compact notebook item describes fashionable cafes in Boston where noted men and women dine late at night. It hints at a great inventor rivaling Edison, and mentions a queer Massachusetts design, a poster artist contest, and a practical note on how the new stamp law will be operated.
The department promises a thrilling mountain tale for boys and engaging content for girls. It includes women oriented items with fresh New York Paris news from correspondents and a spring costume pattern feature.
This notice previews the forthcoming championship bout with emphasis on the rich sports coverage across four pages. It notes multiple spreads detailing contenders, venues, and fan excitement.
The Rev Dr Josiah H Gunning testified in Brooklyn as his wife sues for separation on cruelty. He said he resigned from a Titusville PA church after quarrels, and later claimed Ford told him to resign in Boston. He admitted drinking whiskey occasionally and discussed a Boston society, family music teaching, and tensions with his wife during the marriage.
A heated public meeting weighs ending annual elections to align with national cycles. Speakers warn biennial terms risk state independence, empower national parties, and weaken accountability for governors, senators, and county officials, while supporters urge trust in voters to handle two year terms. Party figures and local figures attend as debate centers on constitutional safeguards versus perceived political influence.
In London on February 14 MP Timothy Harrington moved an amendment for freeing Irish political prisoners. Michael Davitt condemned the punishment as brutally excessive and unparalleled. Home Secretary Sir Matthew Ridley denied special treatment, citing regular medical reports and two independent physicians. He said health is not endangered by imprisonment and promised consideration of mitigations.
Clarence Murphy, a former Salem Savings Bank teller now in custody en route to Salem, admitted guilt after a long interview. He said he began stealing about eighteen months earlier, claiming Treasurer Simonds manipulated funds and that others saw only what he was shown. He alleged no other staff was implicated and hinted at possible compensation to the bank. He cited outside pressure as motive.
John Henry Beard a Waterloo survivor and veteran of the English army has turned 95 in Lynn. His father Colonel Jonathan Beard led the Sixty sixth Regiment. Beard served in Canada and the West Indies before moving to Maine and later receiving a US pension for a son who died in the Civil War. Despite age he remains active and sharp.
Inspectors Howard and Houghton of the bank squad brought back Charles M. Child from New York on a default warrant. Child, partner of ex police officer Frederick J. Foley, was found guilty of defrauding gullible persons of about $200. Foley was sentenced to two years and Child fled the state during trial.
Many prominent citizens and officials recommended Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, signaling strong community approval and trust in the remedy. The endorsements highlight the product's perceived effectiveness among leaders and residents alike.
A professor at a leading college questions the notion that men are stronger than women arguing both sexes may be deteriorating in strength due to rapid modern life. He cites Mr F W Whiting of the telephone industry praising Warner's Safe Care and urges its use. Colby alumni discuss college needs and the role of athletics in the curriculum with leaders including Nathaniel Butler and George W Smith among speakers.
President Nathaniel Butler addressed Boston alumni at Young's with the Colby yell echoing through the room. Professor Mathews and longstanding alumni joined in applause as former students recalled the alma mater of Maine. Dudley P. Bailey of the Alumni Association presided over the fifteenth reunion banquet.
The spacious Vendome parlors hosted the Appalachian Mountain Club annual reception with President Albert S. Parsons and Mrs. Parsons assisting. Speakers included Parsons and John Ritchie Jr, followed by a collation and Germania Orchestra dancing. Notables included Harvey N. Shepard Tufts C E Fay Edson Eastman Gardner Jones Joan Alden Alvin Bailey and others from Concord New York Salem Brockton and Newton.
Beauty and brilliance filled the Third Universalist Church banquet as Rufus R. Wade presided at the third annual men’s supper. Toasts praised the City of Somerville Mayor Albion Perry the Somerville Press editor William Brigham schools superintendent George Southworth and Rev. William Pierson for churches and philanthropies. Mrs Barbara Galpin represented the Somerville Journal for the women of Somerville.
Funeral services were held at 48 Magnolia street for Captain Robert Tarr with many relatives and delegates from groups such as the Kearsarge Association of Naval Veterans Gorden Forrest Command U V A Malden Hiram G. Berry Post 40 G A R De Soto Lodge No 21 K P of Boston and other organizations. Rev O H Hiscox led the service assisted by Captain Charles W. Wilson who read the Kearsarge burial service.
The Kindergarten for the Blind will benefit from two events at the Perkins Institution on Washington's Birthday. At 11 a m the girls perform the operetta Laila and at 3 p m the boys present patriotic recitations and music. Tickets are 50 cents and available at Avon place salesroom No 37 and at the institution door in South Boston.
Salem reports Captain John Allen of Manchester will appear in court Monday to answer any indictment tied to alleged misuse of Robert estate funds. The defense argues the trust allowed the actions and frames them as investor misfortune. Allen lingered in Salem awaiting grand jury developments.
A few measles cases appeared among cadets of the Massachusetts nautical training ship Enterprise. Commissioners ordered all cadets sent to their homes to remain until a week from Monday next.
Beecham's pills advertised for constipation sold at one and twenty five percent discounts. Consumers urged to obtain the book from their druggist and follow its directions.
On Commencement Day the House closed debate on the silver bill and the free coinage substitute, with Mr Crisp Venable of Georgia urging bi metallism and warning that 1873 demonetized silver disrupted values. The roll call showed 90 in favor and 215 against the Senate amendment, followed by a recess to 8 p.m.
Secretary of the Navy Herbert testified for two and a half hours before the House naval committee urging the proposed navy expansion. He renewed his recommendation from the last annual report for two new battleships and twelve torpedo boats.
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