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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1896
Page
5
Berlin reports claim Emperor William will avoid receiving M. Herbette at the court ball amid a dispute over manners and recall of a French diplomat. The feud centers on court protocol and relations with France as tensions rise in Berlin society.
F G Tuttle, cashier at Boston Banner of Light, reports long piles suffering ended after using three bottles of X Zalia. He claims full recovery and credits the remedy. Available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles at druggists.
The piece outlines Maher and Fitzsimmons tensions over a potential forfeit with promoter actions in doubt. It reports a brutal Juarez bull fight drawing 4000 spectators, Governor Ahumada's presence, and mixed reactions from locals including Tom O Rourke and a ministers union stance.
Burglars entered the Dennett Coffee Company building at 25 Park Row New York between 12:30 and 4:30 PM and used dynamite to blow open fire safes. They stole 1375 dollars in cash from the street floor safe, while cash and other valuables in a third floor office safe were untouched.
Dozens attended a grand Boston Theatre benefit with speeches by Hon. John W. Corcoran and Dr. Lincoln De Zayas in support of Cuban patriots. Performers J. K. Murray, J. Aldrich Libby, May Williams, and Helene Mitchell received encores as flags flashed through the venue and dignitaries packed the boxes.
John Hare visits town as The Post Man and Kathryn Kidder headlines the Boston Theatre. Last week of The Prisoner of Zenda and The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown. Howard Atheneum presents an expensive variety bill with the Vaidis sisters and Kitty Mitchell plus acts. Austin Stone’s continues midgets and fakirs for next week. Grand Museum hosts An Arabian Night, and Florence Miller at the Palace charms local audiences.
In Lynn on February 16 the Heelers Union members voted to organize into the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union led by Horace A. Eaton. Edward Smith was elected president but the meeting ended with many cutters leaving. the group did not join the new union and will return to Knights of Labor. John Hare arrives in Boston and praises American audiences. The Grand Opera season at Mechanics Hall opens Faust with a strong cast, and other theatre items follow in Boston.
Commissioner Robert F. Clark dodged questions about the stormy police conference. He disputed press portrayals and said no action could be taken until the chairman returns, declining to comment on specifics cited by the Post.
The Elysia returning to Stapleton after sailing for the Mediterranean, with sixteen crew mutinying. Captain Johnston denied reasons, a crew member cited cargo shift and listing, rumors of leaks, and the ship was ordered to return to port. The British consul will handle replacements.
Dixon and Marshall are matched for a Long Island City Club bout on March 8 with Bright Eyes and Walcott in Boston on March 15. Leeds and Everhardt may meet in New Orleans. date to be settled tomorrow.
Rumors claim 24 political prisoners were executed at Cabanas with Weyler denying knowledge. Gomez and Maceo maneuver near Havana as Castillo and Maceo join in the east and west, totaling about 16 000 Cuban troops in Havana province. An American reporter Mannix protests to the consul after being expelled.
In Wis. two weeks after Mrs. Michael Carmody died of suspected typhoid fever, the eldest daughter also died and a second daughter died recently. Three more family members are critically ill after eating summer sausage found to contain trichin.
William Barrett’s lawyers handed over about 5000 dollars in bonds to the State police, with owners for two located and others unnamed to be claimed. Bonds valued at 8570.50 including interest were mailed to Conant Bros. in Shirley and Nashua's Balcom. remaining bonds will be at the State Police HQ in the State House. Mrs Barrett traveled to Montreal and London with bonds after her husband’s arrest amid financial strain and hopes of raising funds abroad.
Abraham White of Boston offered to take all defaulted new bond allotments up to 10 million at 112.1877 but bid closed when bidding ended at noon February 5 under Secretary Carlisle’s circular. Carlisle treats the call as a binding contract with bidders. The Morgan syndicate bid up to 100 million at 110.6877.
Michael Gallagher a mill worker from Lawrence was found dead on Canal Street yesterday after likely falling while intoxicated. Harley Cummings, Boston and Maine conductor, received a gold watch and chain from passengers on the Reading Amesbury and Newburyport run where he has served. At Taunton Saturday night Pe dy was cut with a knife by a drunken Pole named John Stepenick.
In Frankfort on February 16 Democrats and Republicans held social conferences. Hunt er's supporters appear ready to stampede while Blackburn's election prospects grow clearer, signaling a pivotal party mood shift.
Police reported multiple fatal accidents last night and today. Eleven year old Antonio O Peri died after being struck by a sled on Edgeworth street. A NY & NE railroad train killed an unknown man in South Bay. Ambrose Collier aged 20 died in a Walker place room after illness. A man found at 36 Beach street was later identified as Frederic Ford by his daughter. Undertakers Jones and O'Donnell handled bodies and medical examiners were notified.
Ebenezer Porter Dyer, 56, managing editor of the Springfield Union, died at his home this morning from pneumonia and complications. Born in Stowe Vermont on November 9 1889 he was a 186L Amherst graduate.
Alexander Ross aged 89 has vanished from his home at 21 Moulton Street Charlestown since early Saturday. He lives with his two daughters and son-in-law and has suffered ill health for two years with mental impairment affecting recognition of relatives.
The funeral for Amos Stone ex president of the Charlestown Five Cents Savings Bank was held from his Everett residence. Masonic groups and the Charlestown Savings Bank supported the services with a eulogy by Rev. R Perry Bush. Interment was at Woodlawn. Attendees included ex Mayor Jonathan Stone Deputy Sheriff Fiske and A V Lynde among others.
Officers of Division searched the premises at 29 Taber street with a warrant for gaming on the Lord's day and arrested James Sinning 25, Oscar Buz 35, Charles Rich 23, John Metzler 28, and Fred P H Miller on gambling charges while Sallie Metzler 28 was charged as present.
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