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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1893
Page
1
A brief promotional notice touts goods made in house by skilled labor as exceptional bargains for the money. Shoppers are invited to visit the store to be convinced by the quality and value.
The first hearing before Supreme Court appointed commissioners to fix the price for the Quincy Water Company property and franchise convened in the old Court House. City Solicitor McAnarney Cotter Morse and Howland represented the city. Judge Flint Robinson and E P Goulding for the water company. The commissioners were Judge Lowell Judge Bennett and Charles W Clifford. Goulding argued costs totaling 555000 with a present value near 1200000. the hearing adjourned to tomorrow morning.
A six lecture course will be held in Channing Hall at 25 Beacon Street, Saturdays at 3 p.m. The series is free to the public. The first lecture on the 25th by Rev. Howard N. Brown will cover The Spiritual Life of the Early Church.
The streets previously known as Chester park West Chester park East Chester park and Chester square will be renamed Massachusetts avenue starting March 1. The change consolidates the Chester named streets under a single avenue designation for the city.
A brief notice urges treating a lingering cough to prevent consumption, recommending Dr. Buils Cough Syrup as a remedy.
The Post foreshadowed a saga of Angus A. McLeod as a railroad operator who allegedly manipulated Reading securities to gain control. Reported figures show 1.8 million Reading shares traded while only 800,000 exist, with McLeod and allies holding about half. Critics claim short selling and a planned receivership boosted profits, while McLeod’s allies say he seeks to preserve the railroad.
Philadelphia long troubled by Reading company distress as Judge Dellas appoints receivers A A McLeod Edward Paxson and Elisha Wilbur to run the railroad and coal and iron operations. Bonds total over twenty five million with $500000 bonds for each receiver. Court orders prohibit interference and sets up continued operation while seeking payment disputes and solvency concerns.
May coe today as Hawaii annexation commissioners led by L A Thurston and Paul Neuman meet in Hawaii and at the Capitol. Neuman fails to keep a 7 pm appointment with Secretary Foster in Washington but an executive session in the Senate is expected to consider the annexation treaty tomorrow. A resolution seeks more information from the executive on Hawaii affairs for Senate review. Neuman seeks official confirmation that restoration of the elfash Queen is out of the question.
Washington February 20 After an hour of filibuster the House suspended rules to pass the New York and New Jersey bridge bill. The rules were also suspended to pass the naval appropriation bill and the agricultural appropriation bill. Yeas 191 nays 15. The House adjourned. In the Senate the sundry civil appropriation bill was taken up with several amendments. An executive session followed before adjournment.
In Pittsville on February 20, the denial of McCoy's motion for a new trial was conveyed to the condemned man. He reacted with disappointment, still clinging to hope for escape. Sheriff Crosby announced that the gallows will be set up tomorrow.
In Denver on February 20, the second trial of Dr. Thatcher Graves for the alleged murder of Mrs. Barnaby is scheduled for May 22. Graves remains jailed after refusing bail offers.
Taunton February 20 Major James Brown a prominent Bristol County lawyer and former legislator died last night at about 68. A Brown University graduate he served in the Third Massachusetts Volunteers and the Thirty third Massachusetts rising to major in Sherman’s Georgia campaign. He held various trusted public positions.
New Haven February 20 Fred J Brown of Waterbury a member of the Democratic State committee representing the fifth district has been elected secretary to succeed J H Swartwout of Stamford in a party leadership change
Marusoro February 20 S. H. Howe has bought a controlling interest in the street railway of E. R. Alley executor of the Samuel Boyd estate.
A fierce New England winter storms into Boston with heavy snow and cold, breaking records. A vessel went ashore near Allerton's Point amid drifting streets and failed trains. Light snow and colder winds are forecast to ease later.
A fierce snow storm grounded vessels along Atlantic Avenue. The Enos B Phillips from Baltimore, loaded with coal for West End Street Railway, struck Harding's Ledge and sank after the crew escaped in boats. Tugboats stood by as many ships rode out the blizzard in harbor.
The Enos B. Phillips was wrecked near Point Allerton after a blinding snow storm. Captain and crew escaped aboard a lifeboat and reached shore. cargo valued at 1400 dollars and vessel total loss. Ellen M. Golden warned off. other ships report a hard storm but few details yet.
Blizzard disrupts Beaton rail lines with ice encrusted locomotives and snow piled on cow catchers yet trains largely kept to schedule. Boston & Maine divisions report 20 to 60 minutes late south and east. Portland line 1 hour late. through services on Providence division delayed three to four hours. Officials hope for regular runs after sundown as track clearing continues.
Washington February 20 special to the Post says Josiah Quincy is likely to be invited to the Navy post and may accept. If he declines, Richard Olney could become Attorney General. Olney, an eminent lawyer and old line Democrat, is brother to Peter B. Olney of New York, a Whitney ally. Lakkewoop New Jersey also notes Cleveland has not finalized his Cabinet and will announce picks soon.
Washington February 20 8 pm forecast says for Tuesday fair in New England and Eastern New York with westerly winds and rising temperatures. Night brings increasing cloudiness and threatening weather.
Montreal Feb 20 report says the government plans to require steamship firms to land all Canadian emigrants at Quebec due to superior facilities there. Some companies will oppose the plan citing added time and costs.
Keene New York February 20 George W Formiistall a Fitzwilliam stonecutter aged 46 cut his throat with a razor this morning Despondency due to grippe and a sick child led to the act He leaves a wife and three children
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