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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1895

Page

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Italians Attack Saunders On Clark Street

Jeremiah J. Saunders was assaulted by two Italians on Clark Street after a bottle blow to the head and a gunshot fired at close range. Vito Aiello, 28, charged with assault with intent to kill. Vito Allisandro, 36, charged with assault and battery. Saunders to appear in Municipal Court.

Jeremiah J. Saunders Clark Street Saunders Fessenden Maguire Division 1 Vito Aiello Vito Allisandro

Bay State Bills Highlighted In House Session

In Washington on February 15 the House passed a life saving station bill for City Point Boston Harbor. Mass Democrat McEttrick introduced a liability bill for interstate employer injuries. Rep. Everett urged navy cuts, urging focus on pensions, mails, Indian wards, and other reforms amid a recess and private pension dispositions.

Washington Bay State City Point Boston Harbor McEttrick Dem Mass Everett Treasury Congress Committee On Finance Senate House

Senate Action on Sugar Duty and Related Measures

Washington February 15. Senator Harris from the finance committee reports back the House bill to remove the differential sugar duty without amendment. A resolution by Aldrich to recommit with instructions to re enact reciprocity in the McKinley act, establish a sugar bounty, and raise duties on luxury goods is proposed. Post office and agricultural appropriation bills advance. cattle and meat inspection amendment postponed to tomorrow. Senate adjourns after executive session.

Washington Harris Dem Tenn Finance Committee House Aldrich Rep R. I Internal Revenue Post Office Senate

Appeals Court Refuses Tax Income Injunction

Washington February 15 The District Court of Appeals declines to hear an appeal from a lower court decision and refuses to grant an injunction to block income tax collection.

Washington District Court of Appeals

No bill returned on Ring and others in Middlesex grand jury

The Middlesex grand jury met at East Cambridge and reported no bill against Hiram P. Ring of Natick who faced a murder accusation in the Meagher case. Also no bill for Capitolo in a Somerville melee. Thomas Kane and Patrick Kane of Stoneham were indicted for manslaughter in a December killing, with Thomas pleading guilty and Patrick not guilty. Patrick Rafferty is indicted for assault with a dangerous weapon and robbery of Peter P. Kelly at Hopkinton and pleads not guilty. Michael J. Martin of Lowell faced a manslaughter charge for hurling a stone at his victim, with case noted as ongoing.

Middlesex East Cambridge Bishop Hiram P. Ring Natick Richard F. Meagher Capitolo Somerville Thomas Kane Patrick Kane Stoneham Patrick Thomas Patrick Rafferty Peter P. Kelly Hopkinton Michael J. Martin Lowell

Boy Beggar Betrayed Gang to Police in New York Story

A 16 year old Mystic Conn boy led officers to a gang exploiting boys for cash. Four men Emerson Palmer alias Frisco Slim John Birch Butler William Cooper and William J Duck were arrested. Palmer ran the racket while the others acted as bankers and labor for the enterprise. The youth Johnson traveled from Boston to Newport Fall River New Bedford Boston and East Greenwich before joining the gang. He escaped and aided police who arrested the quartet after a chase and skirmish.

West Find Emerson Palmer John Butler Frisco Slim John Birch Butler Sheeny Li William Cooper Harry William J. Duck Palmer Watts Robert H. Johnson Mystic Newport R. I Naval Academy Brooklyn N. Y New York State Bangor Johnson East Greenwich Butler Adams Fall River New Bedford Boston Chambers Street West End Leverett Street Yegdone Melrose Wakefield Abbott Shields Whitman Tryder Duck and Cosoper Green Street Mor Duck Hanscom Cooper Gloucester

Central Fire Station in Quincy Falls to Questionable Condition

The 1893 central fire station in Quincy, built at about $20,000, shows cracks and uneven floors with plastering splitting. Mayor Hodges, Chief Engineer Williams, and Commissioner Eaton express concern and await an expert opinion on safety as crews remain housed in the two story brick building.

Quincy Central Fire Station Boston Henry O. Fairbanks W. Walter Elwell Walter H. Ripley Hodges William N. Eaton Peter J. Williams the Post Williams Eaton

Noted Hardware Merchant Fatally Shot in Southington

Charles Rugg 65, hardware merchant, was shot four times while walking home from his Southington store. He carried cash daily for the business and neighbors say he was well regarded. Authorities connected a suspect named Edward Crawford to the case amid a large local search.

Southington Conn Charles Rugg Rugg Mr. Rugg Edward Crawford

West End Motormen Stand Firm in Wage Demand

West End men of the Motormen Conducers and Drivers Union crowded Caledonia Hall last night to review the company report on wage demands. They voted almost unanimously to reject all propositions and persist with a two fifty daily wage. A further conference with road officials will be sought and a legislative measure was proposed requiring nine days of experienced service before licensing a motorman with a $500 penalty for violations.

Caledonia Hall West End Street Railroad

Is It the St Augustine Delware Breakwater

The Knight reported Feb 7 at 2 pm westward of Five Fathom Bank during an easterly gale and snowstorm sighting a small three masted steamer deep in the water steering NNE. It may be the City of St Augustine from Jacksonville to New York nine days overdue.

Delaware Knight City of St. Augustine Jacksonville New York

Old Powder House Club Opens New Elm Street Clubhouse

The Old Powder House Club informally opened to members only its new and elegant clubhouse on Elm Street, West Somerville, last night.

Old Powder House Club Elm Street West Somerville

Electrification planned for Nantasket Beach line by May

New Haven reports rumors of Consolidated Railroad gaining control of Bridgeport Traction fade after Vice-President Hall states no stock transfer. He confirms interest in appointing Colonel Heft to operate Nantasket Beach electric line, with aim to have the route ready by mid May.

New Haven Consolidated Railroad Nantasket Beach Colonel Heft

Richardson Light Guards Dedicate New Armory in Wakefield

The Richard son Light Guards Company A Sixth Regiment M V M dedicated their new armory building in Wakefield with ceremonies this afternoon and evening.

Wakefield Richardson Light Guards

London Feels Terrible Cold As Suffering Grows

London endures four degrees below freezing with many deaths blamed on the cold. In eighty inquests verdicts note bronchitis pleurisy syncope and other ailments tied to frigid weather. Ice in the Thames hinders navigation while unemployment rises and soup kitchens struggle to feed tens of thousands.

London Thames Trades Unions Liverpool Manchester Birmingham Glasgow

Death in Chelsea Man A. W. Lovejoy

A 65 year old man died suddenly from heart disease yesterday at North ferry head house. He was taken to Station 8 where he died within minutes. Dr Dunn pronounced the death. Papers found in his pocket identified him as A. W. Lovejoy of No 101 Congress Street Chelsea and friends were notified.

North Ferry Station 8 Dunn A. W. Lovejoy Congress Street Chelsea

Bank embezzler wed on layover as police close in

John C. Macgowan a state street book-keeper was arrested in East Boston on charges of embezzling 1606.91 from four fertilizer firms run by John S. Bassett. After secretive books and disappearances, he married a blonde companion at Hotel Randolph then fled with her to Maverick House before arrest.

John C. Macgowan Maverick House Boston Macgowan John S. Bassett State Street Quinnipiac Bassett Macsgowan John Bennett Lo Gage Boston & Albany Saratoga Hotel Randolph John C. Mulligan Philadelphia Penn Randolph Maverick Chicago

Striking Railroad Officials Charged in Ten Hour Law Violations

The Kings county grand jury indicted Atlantic Avenue Rail Road President Benjamin Norton and Superintendent Quinn on two counts of violating the ten hour law. The same grand jury returned twenty seven indictments against strikers for rioting, brick throwing, wire cutting, and other violence. Assistant Corporation Counsel Young sought an order to remove Police Justice Quigley for showing sympathy with the strikers. the court set returnable date for Monday.

Brooklyn N. Y Kings County Benjamin Norton Atlantic Avenue Railroad Quinn Young Quigley

Japanese efforts to save life of American arrestee

Shanghai correspondent reports Japan has made great efforts to save the life of Harvie, an American arrested recently aboard the passenger steamer Sydney in Wei Hai Wei Harbor. No confirmation yet if their efforts succeed.

London Shanghai The Central News Harvie Sydney Liu Kung Tao Wei- Hai-Wei Harbor

High Settle Hall Stand Delivers Notable Height Compact Base

Architects and decorators gain a tall hall stand with a minimal base measuring 2 feet 5 inches wide and nearly 7 feet tall. Features include a lifting lid box seat with overshoe closet, back spindle-work ventilation, a 20 inch mirror, a branching duplex hook, and a firmly attached umbrella rack, offering a complete equipment with strong distinctive style.

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Ates Iccent Ihuldren Ulsters C. C. Clothing CO Washington St Roxbury Wildey Savings Devonshire ST T. E. Moseley & Co Washington Street Ashington New England Tern Marblehead Arblehead Henry H. Tuttle & CO Washington and Winter Sts Bay State Day Congressmen Everett and Ring Cambridge Emporium Tremont St Boston Museum Wingys Risey Glidden Robinson Sarnia Canada Toledo Connecticut Powder House Club Businais Contess England J. C. Macgowan Norton Paine Furniture CO Canal Street
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