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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1892
Page
5
Importers announce English hats priced at 2.00, claim equal to any 3.00 hat. Limited sizes prompt early calls. Also offering Savage King Derby Hats at 0.50 to clear balance.
The Massachusetts House and Senate reached an accord choosing Alonzo H. Evans of Everett to succeed the late Charles F. Loring of Melrose. Evans led with 114 votes as Howe’s support collapsed to 39. Other roll totals included Jeffs 49 and de las Casas 14. total ballots 216. The chamber also acted on education and fisheries measures and Gov salary legislation.
A course of six lectures on Qualification for Citizenship will be held on Monday evenings starting March 14 at the Old South Meeting House under the Society for Promoting Good Citizenship. Speakers include Henry Cabot Lodge on Immigration, Theodore Roosevelt on Qualification for Office, Edwin D. Mead on Representative Government, Herbert Welsh on Making Citizens of the Indians, John W. Chadwick on Education and Citizenship, and George W. Cable on Negro Suffrage.
Police Lieutenant Joseph H. Warren of Division 7 appeared before the Board of Police yesterday charged with neglecting to file a required report of police actions to headquarters for the daily press. He claimed he forgot the duty. The board reserved its decision for a future date.
New York Feb 18 A raucous late night brawl in the Manhattan Club arises from a dispute over a Welsh rarebit. Frank Ellison and F G Hennessy were suspended eighteen months each by club managers after a melee that left Ellison with discoloration and Hennessy on the floor. Bowen, a guest and fellow New York Yacht Club member, was involved.
A draft notes that mixing Kam-Kom with a ton of poor coal can equal a ton of good coal. It claims Kem-Kom saves 25 to 30 percent on coal bills and adds no charge for consuming coal gas and for lascerating clinkers.
Three annual reports were presented detailing city department finances for Jan 1 1891 through Jan 31 1892. Registrars of voters show expenditures including salaries printing stationery and contingent costs totaling about 60 099 63 while receipts reached 6 488 61. The report covers polls registered voters and votes cast in state and municipal elections with figures for Governor mayor school committee and license questions. Vessel inspection data show 606 vessels weighed delivering 53 535 tons with fees 2 676 65 and net income 2 541 65 after expenses. Net income has been divided by incumbents.
William Gray will filed in Suffolk County Probate Court but contains no public bequests. The White will case returned before Judge White with Annie S. Rowe claiming lack of sound mind and undue influence. decision reserved. Elizabeth Tudor Lyman Reed of Milton leaves residue to three causes including Milton Parish, Milton Cemetery fund, and Milton public park funding.
Boston unveils a new veterinary hospital at Dedham and Albany streets to treat horses and dogs, with comprehensive scientific sanitation. The main ward measures 58 by 35 by 137 feet, well lit, heated, and ventilated. an adjacent tanbark exercise area and a forge for shoving work are provided.
In a January Brighton car ride Emily Featherbrains and Gertrude Singer discuss place names and social life across Brighton Brookline and East Newton. The tale follows Harry Waller and his father as Brighton is chosen for a future home and Gertrude’s generosity saves a life, sealing a planned engagement and wedding.
Vermonters eulogized the war valor at the Vermont Veteran Association banquet in Thorndike. General Lewis A. Grant praised the Second Brigade at Gettysburg and lauded General Veazey as the battle hero. Speakers noted Vermonters deeds, abandoned farms, and the enduring value of good blood.
At East Boston on February 16, Robert French of Chelsea wed Hannah McLeLLan of Glover Vermont in a ceremony conducted by Rev Elijah Horr. In Winthrop on February 17, Peanenns T Clark married Margaret J Etherington in a service led by Rev C T Johnson.
Death notices list Anne Hill Swann of Annapolis Maryland age 74 and Henry R. Phelps formerly Medfield Massachusetts age 82 14 days. Eliza Pope of North Stoughton age 93 2 months Erastus Baker Dorchester age 72 6 months Emma A Burgess widow of Westfield Kings county N B Gulliver Camden South Carolina age 44 7 months 11 days William C Haskins Medford age 54 Karl C Jonsen this city age 68 17 days Dr Charles P Kemp Rugby Tennessee age 51 7 months Daniel Sargent February 18 age 51 11 months George B Tucker Lynn age 80 Caroline Wakefield this city February 16.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston February 16 1892 notice of a hearing by the committee on Horsors and Pugstic LANDs on the petition by A H Gardner seeking authority for the town of Nantucket or private individuals to fill the river between Old North and Steamboat wharves west of the Nantucket railroad crossing. The session is at State House room No 4 on Thursday February 25 at 10 30 oclock in the morning.
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