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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1892
Page
2
In 1793 Eli Whitney's gin spurred global cotton growth and modern machinery. but hand picking remained. Seth Turner backed Angus Campbell's new machine, costing under 100 dollars, drawn by two mules, able to pick about six acres per day for three dollars, saving millions and freeing labor for food production.
At a Democratic primaries meeting in Tarrytown New York Judge Traceys office two factions clashed. Chief of Police George H Hackett fired his revolver after being threatened with a club by James Hannon. Hannon aged 42 died fifteen minutes later. Hackett claims self defense.
In New York on February 17 Edward McSorley aged 28 attacked his brother Peter with a carving knife during a drunken quarrel. He slashed Peter's throat from ear to ear and the injured man was taken to Bellevue Hospital in a dying condition. Edward was arrested claiming self defence. The McSorleys resided at 262 West Yor t y first street.
In New Orleans on February 17, Eugene Garcia, former paying teller, was found not guilty of embezzling $194,000 from the Louisiana National Bank. Several witnesses testified they had remitted overpaid sums, including a $10,000 return.
In San Francisco on February 17 the defence unexpectedly rested their case in the Curtis trial. The prosecution asked for time to prepare rebuttal testimony and Judge Troutt continued the case until tomorrow.
A Post reporter toured condemned North End tenements where Italian occupants refuse to vacate within fourteen days. Crowded, filthy rooms house seventeen residents at 135 Endicott Street as they organize to resist eviction with the claim the Board of Health cannot remove them. Builders’ owners and assessed values listed. additional sites, including 2 North Brimmer Place, targeted for action, with inspector Hicks predicting about thirty more places to be reported soon.
A severe snowstorm sweeping Wales and the Scottish Highlands has paralyzed telegraph lines and halted the Waterloo cup and Sandown Park races. A barge skipper froze to death on Maplin sands as temperatures stay bitterly cold. Alpine snowfall reaches twelve to sixteen feet, threatening avalanches and widespread disruption.
Charles Hudson an 83 year old Brockton resident has abstained from all food for over forty days after an illness. He has survived only on water and ice and refuses all medicines. Death is momentarily expected as he persists in refusing nourishment.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association convened at the Holland House with record attendance. J. Scott of the Chicago Herald presided and L. L. Morgan of the New Haven Register served as secretary. Morning business filled the day while the afternoon examined type setting machines and other publishing innovations. Delegates include A. W. Laughlin Woonsocket Reporter Arthur S. Pease Boston Globe Charles H. Taylor Boston Globe Joseph I. Shipley Springfield Union John Carrington New Haven Journal A L Funk W A Whitney Boston Herald.
Ebenezer Reckie of 290 Washington Street is missing since February 6 amid rumors he eloped with a wife’s sister and carried away a large sum. His wife denies this and says she knows his location not with her sister. Reckie owns a large milk route and allegedly owes about $2000. an attachment was placed on the route by Holt of North Reading.
The Puritan Association celebrated the opening of its new two-room suites in the Knickerbocker building on Tremont Street with about 200 guests. The parlor features oak and leather furnishings, an upright piano with a heliotrope cover, and paintings by S. S. Miles and another titled The Fair Parisian in the billiard room. Mrs. Stickney, Mrs. Stokell, and Mr. Herriman hosted, a French clock was presented to the association, and dancing and a supper followed at Professor Stokell’s academy. The club, recently reorganized, lists A. E. Young as president and a slate of officers and directors.
A request is issued to compile a complete Boston gambling resort directory. The Post is asked to provide addresses, owners and managers if known, for all such venues. The call emphasizes speed and completeness for publication.
The Andover House settlement held a lighted, informal reception last night at 6 Rollins Street. The Andover House Association, including Robert Treat Paine and Francis B. Sears, oversees the project with alumni support. Residents were introduced by January include Robert A. Woods and John A. Bevington. a ladies committee furnished the rooms and three boys' clubs began amid ongoing community work.
General Grant and General Flagler, Assistant Secretary of War and chief of ordnance, departed Washington for Boston to inspect gun carriage and ordnance production at the Watertown Arsenal. They will review machinery, facilities, and staffing to assess capabilities for wartime needs.
Hype Parr reports Hyde Park voters at a special town meeting authorized purchasing the Gilman farm of forty seven acres in Readville for cemetery use. The town treasurer may borrow up to 10000 dollars to acquire and prepare the land, deemed an eligible site for the town graveyard.
A safe believed to hold silverware furniture pictures and a piano arrived at the San Francisco Custom House from Honolulu for Douglas and Bloom the Australian embezzlers who stole 30 000 sovereigns and fled Sydney on the yacht Beagle The freight was paid by a veiled woman who left no address The property rests unclaimed in the warehouse and the two embezzlers are still aboard the Beagle cruising offshore.
Hugh Shepard and Hattie May Hart of Winsted Conn. wed after a hasty search for a minister in Millerton Dutchess county. The bride, 18, from a prominent family, married the groom who then faced financial embarrassment before securing funds to return home. The town buzzes over the romantic rush to wed and the couple's audacious flight.
Charles Dexheimer, engineer at S. H. J. Weil leather factory, attempted to wreck the plant after heavy drinking. He removed bolts from steam chests and sabotaged gauges to cause an explosion risking 150 workers, and was arrested next morning in Newark, New Jersey.
Senator Brice returned from New York and took his seat in the Senate. A rumor said he disagreed with Hill at a mid winter conference. It claims a Cooper Union mass meeting reflected Democratic will, but Hill refused to change course. Both Lane and Gorman are ready to desert Hill at any moment.
Norfolk Unitarian Club held its annual dinner at Copley Square with fifty five members present led by president Edward Atkinson. Guest Rev Howard N Brown spoke along with Rev Brown Rev Fish Rev M Clair and Rev Laner on a Form of Service for Liberal Churches. Next meeting slated for March 16 1892 at the Hotel Vendome.
A witty verse notes a lady in a dilemma can swiftly procure a servant through a Post Dime advertisement, implying brisk, affordable help sourced via a small notice.
Mrs. Ella Milliken of 101 Warren avenue told police Division 5 that yesterday a young man entered through an unfastened door and stole a ladies gold hunting-case watch with chain and charm a diamond ring marked Ella 1890 and a twisted gold ring valued about 75 dollars.
Washington February 17 President asks Congress to act on the Choctaw and Chickasaw land claims. An Indian appropriations bill previously set 2 991 450 dollars for lands south of the Canadian River now occupied by Cheyenne and Arapahoe. He notes improper payments, mentions agent R J Ward, and urges fixing the matter in one action rather than piecemeal.
Boston residents including Dr. Bowker Dr Bowditch and Curtis Guild spoke at a public hearing in the aldermanic chamber about encroachments on the Boston Common for rapid transit. Speakers argued to preserve the Common while allowing measured openings and fence maintenance, with labor and public health concerns voiced by multiple residents and the Boston Historical Society.
Washington Feb 17 leaders in the House free coinage contest report assurances from Speaker Crisp that a special order will be moved for the silver bill as soon as Catchings of Mississippi returns. Rules committee action is pending, with a target of action next week and a House vote by mid March. Some fear Senate opposition but see advantage in clearing the bill from the tariff debate.
A large turnout for the House fisheries committee meeting in Wasmaton on February 17 discussed a bill to allow menhaden and mackerel fishing within U S marine jurisdiction despite state laws. Supporters led by R Joyce of Boston argued for protection of property, while opponents including J C Young, C E Chamberlain, and J R Palmer cited losses and jurisdictional conflicts. Boston fishermen said $750,000 in annual value is at stake, with several voicing objections to the measure.
Newark February 17 A Delaware Lackawanna & Western train from Bloomfield collided with a Broad Street horse car at a crossing as gates lowered. Thirteen passengers aboard, six badly hurt including driver J Cullingan and Frank Gould age 23. others lightly injured. Some removed to hospital.
Rome February 17 Mt Aitna remains unsettled with violent tremors measuring unusual. Residents of Zaffarano, a market town on the eastern slope, abandon homes after a sequence of shocks.
Charles M Perkins was arrested by an officer from Station 1 last night for assuming to be a police officer. He allegedly entered the dance hall of Mary Jeffries at 260 North Street and claimed a warrant to search for liquor, prompting Mrs. Jeffries to call the beat officer and have him arrested.
Sporting Life reports the Century Columbia bicycle has earned high praise from prominent local riders after 800 miles in four weeks. The Hart Cycle Company received the machine recently and the tires have remained firm without reinflation despite rough roads and rigorous use. If Pope Company tires on their 92 safeties perform similarly, tire concerns may ease for American riders.
In Loganton Evangelical Church during evening services in Lock Haven Penn this February 17 Rev John Heller aged seven died of heart disease while singing a hymn and bowing his head in prayer
Kentucky congressman W C P Breckinridge visited Boston and met Governor Russell and Mayor Matthews at the Parker House. He spoke on Southern problems to a Young Men's Catholic Association audience and urged a practical repeal of the McKinley tariff. He argued the party must present a clear platform to elect a Democratic president, noting southern hopes for victory.
Ballhom Md February 17 At the monthly meeting of the Baltimore and Ohio board of directors the earnings and expenses for January 1892 and the four months ending January 31 1892 were reported East of the Ohio River January earnings 1522816 expenses 1108705 net gain 11992 West of the river earnings 528112 expenses 429803 net gain 47798 The total system January earnings 2050028 expenses 1588508 net gain 59745 Four months end January east earnings down 88088 west earnings up 181953 total system earnings 8700778 expenses 6297010 net gain 43917
Afternoon session of the New England Gas Engineers Association at Youngs yesterday led to a banquet with about eighty members and guests. Hi A Allen of Cambridge chaired, W A Wood served as toastmaster, with guests including Captain W H White and Dr Wilkinson of New York Mr Peterson of Copenhagen Denmark State Gas Commissioner Barker and Colonel Lenson of New York. Speakers included J S Stevens Pawtucket R I and Henry Beal New York. After-dinner toasts were proposed by Wood and music filled the room.
Henry Currington, a lodger at 34 Greenleaf street in the house of Mary A Jewell, moved with a kerosene lamp in hand when he was felled by a fit. The lamp ignited his clothing as the blaze started, Currington’s body removed to City Hospital morgue, fire department extinguished the small fire from Box 215.
Miss Mary Bean a recluse aged 38 living in Pena cook Concorp New Hampshire was found this forenoon lying across a stove with clothing burned and body in terrible condition. She was unconscious until she died tonight. It is believed she fainted and fell on the stove.
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