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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1893
Page
8
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Captain Gaskin and Special Officers Cowboy and Whitman nabbed Charles W. Rogers, a longtime ex convict, after weeks of watchful pursuit. Rogers, linked to opium dens and a storeroom of stolen goods on Florence Street, faces multiple charges and a Municipal Court arraignment with trial set for next Tuesday.
Terrible winter gales fail to slow steady shipments of foreign furniture arriving at Paine's 48 Canal Street. Prices on some pieces are exceptionally low, with the chair shown today illustrating the value available to customers.
A Massachusetts Senate Rules Committee report says no legislative investigation into Boston gas charges is necessary, noting current law allows gas commission review and citing a 1892 report. Other actions include rapid transit inspection to Chicago, quarantine expense rules, gypsy moth eradication funding, and a push toward adjournment plans.
The Editor of the POST appeals to Boston residents as part of the Committee of One Hundred. Each member pledges to secure one hundred signatures for the POST Petition for Dellar Gas headed Back up the Mayor on page 4. Join to cut gas bills and serve the public.
Dusuin February 16 The Supreme Court of Judicature confirmed on appeal the High Court ruling by Chief Justice Sir Peter O'Brien that Chief Secretary Morley lacked authority to bar police assistance to sheriffs in serving writs of ejectment at night. Morley liable to criminal indictment for issuing the order.
The Post points to daily risks in fire trap schools in the city and shows exclusive items including a two column likeness of Wilson S. Bissell future Postmaster General. It notes Moody Merrill gas bill before the Legislature and Amy Robsart’s massage fad as other exclusives. IF YOU SEE IT.
New England Street Railway Company consolidates Boston, Springfield, Providence, New Haven and others under a 5 million dollar charter, potentially rising to 50 million. Directors include John R. Bullard James C Elms Colonel John H Cunningham and William H Learnard with trust company trustees named. Plans for immediate consolidation of Gloucester Natick Plymouth and others announced by vice president Learnard.
Delta Kappa Epsilon held its annual meeting at the University Club on Beacon Street. A. Burr Crandell was elected president with Blume and Marcy as vice presidents and Elmer E. Silver as secretary and treasurer. A dinner followed with speeches by ex Governor Long General Walker Blume Marden Marcy and others. Notable attendees included Washburn Dean Whittier Hall Brown Walworth and Lutchins with Fisk present.
J D Hall, 80, very deaf, was crossing Canal Street near No 6 when a South Boston electric car hit him. Passers-by alerted police and ambulance. he died later at Massachusetts General Hospital from a severe head wound and possible internal injuries. He lived at 57 High Street Charlestown.
Visitors to the Perkins Institution on Washington's Birthday will be welcomed by the girls in the new museum with educational exhibits. Willie Robin and Tommy Stringer will represent the kindergarten in the morning program at 11, followed by boys drill in the gym. A second program at 3 p.m. offers equal appeal. Proceeds boost the kindergarten building fund. Tickets 50 cents at Avon Place store 87.
The New England & Savannah Steamship Company steamships connect at Savannah with the Nancy Hanks trains on the Central railroad, delivering six hours and three quarters to Atlanta and four hours to Macon, the fastest times yet recorded for Southern rail travel.
A sensational story claims Governor Russell plans a three member transit panel with Mayor Matthews as chairman at 8000 dollars a year and a five year term. It also suggests borrowing 15 million outside the city debt limit to fund rapid transit, a claim denied by Mayor Matthews and Governor Russell.
A city hearing in City Hall on naphtha street lamps drew opposition from 100 signers demanding oil lamps. Testimony cited unreliability and wind sensitivity. supporters argued for kerosene. Albert Burrage for Rising Sun Street Lighting Co. cross examined witnesses. hearing adjourned to next Thursday at 3 o'clock for the opposing side.
William H. Carter and his wife of Salem narrowly escaped death when an Glenmere electric car sped along Union Street and plowed into their buggy crossing near Dr Potts residence. Mrs Carter was pulled from under the car and later found to have a broken ankle and internal injuries. The motorman is blamed by witnesses for the accident.
Hartworp February 16 Eight oclock morning watchman Alexander Wilson employed by Smith Northam and Co was struck on the head by a slung shot during rounds He fell on stairs and glimpsed two masked burglars above He fired twice hitting at least one assailant who cried out Both burglars escaped as Wilson sought a policeman afterward.
A large meeting of the Women’s Charity Club at the Church of the Unity, presided by vice president Mrs L E Turner, decided to sell the club property at 88 Chester Square and mortgage other church assets on Parker Hill, followed by a paper read by Mrs Goodnow.
Dr Norvin Green former Western Union Telegraph president was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery after two services one at his Green mansion and another at Calvary Episcopal Church. Directors and division superintendents attended as honorary pallbearers while friends from New York traveled on a special train. Floral tributes came from multiple Union cities.
Florence Donovan, ex member of the State Board of Arbitration, who was long sought in Maggie Manzoni's abortion related death, turned himself in to police at Jefferson Market Court and remains in custody.
L F Hutchinson, an American Watch Company worker, shot himself at his Robbins Street home in Waltham while ill with measles and delirious. The firearm discharged through his head. His wife is away visiting Carthage Missouri. Hutchinson was a skilled watch factory journeyman.
Sallem February 16. In Ward 4 a domestic dispute escalated when Timothy Boyne assaulted his wife who fled to an attic and leaped from a window to escape. She suffered a broken pelvis and other injuries and was hospitalized with possible fatal consequences.
The sixty fifth Chauncy Hall School exhibition was held privately at 593 Boylston Street with about 500 attendees. Students delivered declamations and readings from primary to senior classes while medals for English composition mathematics and Shaksperian prizes were awarded by the Thayer Association and faculty. An informal reception for former graduates closed the afternoon.
In a heated session led by Chairman Wilson, Hooper of Indiana and others restrained disorder as Beaker Crisp took the gavel. Debate stalled after amendments on pension bureau transfer and widow pensions were defeated, with votes 108 to 63 and 53 to 95 respectively, ending with renewed disruption.
Judge Hopkins of the Superior Criminal Court sentenced Frederick Johnson to the State Prison for three years for breaking and entering. Charles D. Nichols, on a like charge, was sent to the Massachusetts Reformatory.
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