17 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1892
Page
1
A justice intervenes after bans are published and a marriage between Dwyer and his bride triggers a family dispute. The bride becomes desolate until a kindly priest restores harmony and clarifies the situation.
In Wappinger's Falls Dutchess County, John Dwyer 26 and Mary Clear 18, engaged for months, were secretly wed after Mary’s father tried to block the marriage. A habeas corpus writ forced Mary’s return, then a church wedding was finally performed with Rev. Dr. Mahoney granting church sanction.
Governor William E. Russell denounces the Philadelphia and Reading railroad led consolidation that unites Lehigh Valley Jersey Central and Delaware Lackawanna into a six line monopoly for anthracite coal. He says such control harms public interests and may raise coal prices, vowing to oppose monopolies. The move is described as vast and dangerous, with employment and scale noted.
A man registered as John Dow of Jersey City at the Hampton House in Haymarket Square shot himself in his room yesterday morning. He died instantly from a large revolver wound. a note reading Mother be good to the children I prefer death to the mad house was found with him, along with letters bearing the names M. D. Maroney and Mrs Holderness. The body was sent to the North Grove street morgue. police were notified.
John I. Martin on behalf of Adelbert D. Sue enters plea for Glendale gang member in Clayton, Missouri. He admits robbing Adams Express Company of about 20000 on November 30. Sentencing postponed until Hedspeh and wife verdict. Hedspeth and wife arrive with detectives, meeting at jail described as highly emotional.
Six Russian immigrants at Oakdale are sick with typhus fever and have been isolated by authorities. Nurses from New York are supervising their care under official oversight.
In Glasgow on February 16 Lachie Thompson and John O Kenna fought an impromptu bare knuckle bout after a dispute. The crowd roared as bets surged and police intervened, breaking up the fight. Both boxers were fined five pounds and jailed thirty days.
There was a national meeting of envelope manufacturers last Thursday at the Massasoit House in Springfield Massachusetts. A committee was appointed to consider curtailing current production, said to exceed demand, and will likely recommend forming a trust with five million dollars capital to control output and reduce costs.
The dead body of Anton Klatzbatch was discovered at Bank and Thirty-sixth streets. A bullet hole pierced his temple and chest, with another in the side. A bloodstained bull-dog revolver with three empty chambers lay nearby. Initial speculation of self-inflicted death gave way to signs of a struggle and murder.
Indianapolis Feb 16. The Anheuser Busch St Louis Cincinnati breweries and Indianapolis Brewing Company call for an interstate meeting at a location to be decided. The group forms a nucleus of a beer pool aimed at restoring ante bellum prices.
Curvetano Ohio February 16 A leading coffin maker says a 20 percent price increase will take effect within thirty days. The coffin trust, now reorganized and dominant in U S burial goods, has ordered the hike.
The Lumber Trade Association held its third annual dinner with about 250 attendees including H A Fuller W R Pester George Gale and John M Wood of Boston and J Gibbs Smith and FE Bar num of New Haven John M Woods replied to the Boston toast and J Gibbs Smith replied to the New Haven toast.
An old advertisement touts Salva tion Oil as a great pain cure priced at 25 cents per bottle. It urges readers to buy for relief, claiming broad healing effects.
A Boston & Maine hesitation on vacating Haymarket station sparks doubt about a Causeway street union depot. Officials claim title reverts to the city upon vacation, with land largely owned by the railroad. critics argue the plan remains talk while legal and logistical obstacles persist.
Panxers Pa February 16. The Allegheny river near Parker is over seventeen feet deep and gorged for miles as ice crowds the waterway. The gorge worsens with rising waters and a government telegraph asks permission to blast at Brady to save Parker. Nitroglycerine shipments planned to break up the ice pack along the river from Parker to Brady's Bend. Nine years ago Parker suffered a flood with homes washed away.
Martin Losco a German worker at the Russell paper mill in Lawrence was killed by a descending elevator in the pulp mill. He looked into the shaft to locate the platform when the lift plummeted, crushing him between the platform and the well wall. His wife and family are left desolate.
The Delknap County Democratic Club held its second annual banquet at the Folsom Opera House in Laconia. More than 150 attendees enjoyed canvas back duck and prairie chicken with music by Pease's orchestra. Speeches included Hon. C. F. Stone who is seen as a potential congressman for the First district.
Harry M. Riley of 14 Bay View Avenue Newport was aboard the 6 o'clock train at Park Square station when intoxicated, his legs hung from the rear platform and were crushed between the car and a bumper as the engine backed. He was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital with probable knee amputations.
A five story granite block at Summer and South streets suffered a major blaze discovered at 2 45 p m. due to a crippled fire alarm system since the storm. Two men on the third floor escaped by hanging from a window as ladders finally reached them. Dennis Manning of Ladder 8 rescued them. The fire caused heavy water damage and total losses estimated at 13600 with 30000 insurance across multiple companies. The building housed the American Boot and Shoe Reporting Company and several tenants.
Dalas Texas February 16 Colonel J B Simpson longtime Dallas pillar disappears amid accusations of crooked transactions. He chaired Fourth National Bank and attempted to mortgage it but directors blocked it. He profited 36000 from a duplicate note and numerous mortgage liens mount against his real estate schemes. Families still reside in their $50000 brownstone while investigations unfold. Others allege large land deals and litigation stem from his actions.
Professor Charles Marsh Mead has accepted the professorship of systematic theology at Hartford Theological Seminary and will begin duties next seminary year. An Andover graduate with studies in Berlin and talle, he taught Hebrew for sixteen years, later returning to Germany for ten years of study. He helped on the Old Testament revision committee and is a noted author. President Chester D. Hartranft moves to biblical theology, with Edwin Knox Mitchell succeeding him in Greco Roman history.
The fragment promotes Dr Bull s Vough Syrup as the best cure for coughs. It urges readers to use the new remedies and suggests strong effectiveness in easing throat symptoms.
Washington February 16 Treasury agents sent back to England from New York a group of miners accused of violating the alien contract labor law. The detainees faced removal after inspection and official action by federal authorities.
A train number 1258 from Fairhaven to Tremont struck a buggy near Paper Mill crossing, three-quarters of a mile from Tremont. John Westgate and his son died within minutes at Tremont hospital. his wife and daughter witnessed the wreck from their nearby home.
Fox River February 16 Alcohol raid uncovers stash at Patrick Fahey Third street with a concealed two way beer tap connected to pipes under ground. Officers seize ale pipes and fixture as crowd gathers Alderman Beattie receives a threatening valentines note warning to back licensed vendors.
In Cincinnati Ohio on February 16 A J Doescher candy manufacturers assigned. Liabilities total 40000 with assets of 25000. Cause cited as dull trade.
Washington February 16 8 p m forecast for Wednesday calls for continued cold with slight northerly winds and clear skies. It predicts warm and fair weather on Thursday and probably Friday in New England and eastern New York.
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