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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1893
Page
8
A prominent New Haven educator L L Camp is profiled for his early training methods and public service. The piece highlights his support for manual training, his long career as an educator, and includes a letter endorsing Paine's celery compound as a health aid, with a Na u g a tuck superintendent recounting his recovery after using the remedy.
The Boston committee hears Whitney outline the tunnel plan with costs from $5 million to $6 million total including land damages and depots. He notes state credit could help, and estimates for the tunnel arc about $2 million plus $1 million for depots and $1.5 million to $2 million for land and expenses. The panel discusses widening Boylston street and Tremont street, and asks for an executive session.
The column previews ongoing performances at local theatres with upcoming features. Gaiety Girls Burlesque returns with The Moor's Bride and Robinson Crusoe Jr. at the Lyceum and Zanfretta acts at the Tremont. Bobcats style of throng includes The County Fair matinee for Lent and tributes to Charles J. Rich and Henry B. Harris. Charles Hoyt mourns his father’s death after a hip fracture, a NH legislator cherished by friends.
A February 17 letter from numerous Pennsylvania Democrats including Pattison Wistar Read McClure Gowen and Townsen to President elect Cleveland praises his pledge to focus on public matters. It urges emancipation from demoralizing administrations and support for honest wise governance and the people’s collective welfare.
A Post reporter visits B F Bradbury’s pharmacy under the Hotel Reynolds and learns of the New Light hydrocarbon system by American Automatic Lighting Co. It claims 75 percent cheaper, brighter than gas or electricity, with 25,000 lights in use and safe like gas or electricity.
Brimstoneport Conn February 17 James B Capron jeweler whose failure was announced recently has left town An examination shows his stock is only about 2500 in jewelry not over 12000 as listed No diamonds were found though he bought a large stock before his assignment Creditors claims totaling 26000 will realize little Capron last appeared the day of assignment He has also sold a New Canaan stock farm New York creditors allege fraud in purchases by Capron.
Mrs P D Richards speaks on native flowers and ferns at Horticultural Hall today at 11 o clock. The talk is free and open to the public. James Condey returns from Japan and displays an exquisite Oriental style design featuring Japan wisteria and camellias. The two attractions should draw lovers of beauty.
In Washington on February 17 the Senate debated a bond issue amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill. Vice President Morton ruled it in order, saying it carried out existing law. An appeal was tabled 28 to 18. The House, in committee, accepted de Armand of Missouri’s pension amendment linking payments to annual income, but the measure was later rejected 124 to 134. The pension bill then passed and the House moved to the post office appropriation bill before adjourning.
Five year old Harry Hope died at General Hospital from burns received after his clothing caught fire from a stove at his home 18 Phipps street. He was left alone briefly yesterday morning and sustained fatal injuries while playing near the stove.
George W Hoyt, father of playwright Charles H Hoyt, died last evening at 7 Bowdoin Square after years of illness. A Concord native and Charlestown resident, he served in the New Hampshire Legislature as a Democrat. Funeral will be Sunday at the Episcopal Church in Charlestown.
The Rev. John G Paton, veteran New Hebrides missionary, will speak at multiple New England venues from Sunday the 19th through March 1. Engagements include Peabody Marblehead Salem Reading Hartford New London Providence Boston Hyde Park and Manchester with Presbyterian Union and Dr. Merriman's Worcester church.
A Boston Star Course closing at Tremont Temple features the Boston Banjo Mandolin and Guitar Club, Ariel ladies quartet, Beatrice Priest, Senor Louis T. Romero, J. Williams Macy, and J. Frank Donahoe. The supplementary series opens Feb 22 with Rev Dr Almage Russia talk and Krehbiel lecture on Folksongs of Russia at Chickering Hall with Mme Linoff choir. Wagner excerpts and Seidl piano accompany Emma Tuck and a female chorus. George Grossmith bids farewell at Chickering Hall this afternoon. Scharwenka to play a Liszt program at Burnstead Hall next Thursday afternoon.
Miss Lulu Luker assisted by the Arion Mile Quartet and a group of young women presented a program at Chickering Hall under Mrs Carrie Hare Russ. The event drew a fashionable audience led by patrons including ex Governor Long and Governor Russell. Luker offered three songs including Baby's Lullaby with dainty rendering while tableaux and pantomime from Julius Caesar followed in Greek gowns with lime light effects enhancing the scenes.
Stockholders of the Connecticut River road met at noon and ratified the lease to the Boston and Maine Railroad. 17,807 shares were represented, with about 508 voting against. Meetings included Mulligin, Wells, Hunt, Frink, Baxter, and Sinclair's secretary Sinclair was represented. all River Road directors attended.
Ground broken for two new dormitories at Austin Farm to house mildly insane patients from Boston. Elisha Littlefield awarded the contract to construct a cross shaped complex with a central day room, two wings, linked bath and toilet rooms, and a high basement housing heating apparatus. City Architect Wheelwright designed the handsome public buildings, larger than last fall’s, with pavilion theatre, bridges, and ten rooms per wing.
A hog train collided with an extra freight at Ludlow killing engineer Homer G. Andress and injuring fireman Hubert W. Livingston. Locomotive and nine cars wrecked. about 125 hogs died. Tracks blocked until 2 pm. Officials noted the Ludlow siding was too short for the extra freight and the Railroad Board examined the scene.
Yale announces a six day Easter trip opponents include Penn Philadelphia Washington DC Virginia Richmond Johns Hopkins and a Boston league tilt at Yale Field. Only undergraduates will be taken on the Easter trip.
Residents urged to join the Committee of One Hundred and pledge to secure one hundred signatures for the POST Petition for Dollar Gas. Members promote cutting personal gas bills while serving the public, with notices appearing on page 4.
A packed Dexter Hall heard Boston Wood Carvers Union endorse the blue label of the cigarmakers. Iron Moulders Union No 6 discussed a salary dispute with Faxon Everett and promised reinstatement for discharged workers. Howard Iron Foundry overtime complaint referred to grievance committee. Granite cutters Local Union 1 nominated branch officers and accepted the national auditor’s report. Horseshoers Union at 53 Hanover Street discussed shorter hours.
Inter club bowling last night in Somerville saw the Casinos top the Centrals 2393 to 2245. High series honors went to Smith of the Casinos with 530 pins while John Pushee led Centrals with 510. The win leaves the Vespers and Casinos level in the standings.
In Haydenville Massachusetts Feb 17 the death of B S Johnson reveals Horace S Johnson once clerk at Haydenville Savings Bank defrauded the bank of 11562. The elder, founder and treasurer of the bank, died leaving no property, all deeded to cover the son's defalcations. Both deaths attributed to shame and fear of detection.
In New Haven on February 17 final stage motions were heard in the suits of J. W. Stedman against American Mutual Life Insurance Company American Mutual Life and Trust Company and the Ben Noyes Companies. Judge Prentice will rule later as Receiver Talcott H. Russell closes affairs after eighteen years of litigation. The Receiver has paid out $66 875 75 in dividends equal to 10 percent of liabilities.
In Seymour Connecticut on February 17 Mrs Jeremiah Driscoll aged 40 met a horrific death while frying doughnuts fat caught fire cauldron fell and flames spread igniting her clothing she died after three hours of excruciating pain.
Hartorph, Feb. 17. The completed Connecticut topographical survey shows area at 5004 square miles, 340 more than some authorities. Maps finished, plates engraved, cost about 25,000 dollars. General Assembly urged to appropriate 5000 dollars to print publish and distribute maps.
Probable B A A team roster includes Warren M. Hill H E Lodge Herbert Lawton and two players identified as Mr Lamb and Mr Swan. The list suggests a compact squad from a local or regional association, awaiting official confirmation.
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