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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1895
Page
2
In Washington on February 21 Judge McComas began charging the jury in the Howgate case at 10:30 AM and finished near noon. The defence objected to many instructions. The jury retired at 10 PM after nine hours without agreement. Foreman said a verdict was unlikely. Captain Howgate to return to court at 10:30 AM next day.
Peoria Illinois February 21 D R Chapman of Peoria sued Dr R C Flower of Boston for embezzling 350000 in gold tied to the coal lands deal of 1889. The court pressed the case without defense and dismissed it. The Peoria matter ends here though Chicago case against Flower by Nathaniel C Foster continues over the Deming New Mexico irrigation scheme.
Real estate activity in West Roxbury includes continued frame dwelling construction and a favored Florence street extension to Washington street. Mt. Hope sewer needs and a direct link to Roslindale Centre top the agenda for the Roslindale and Mt. Hope Citizens' Associations. H. B. Brackett & Co. plan eleven frame houses on Mountain avenue near Blue Hill Avenue Boulevard, costing 8200 to 5000 dollars each, with interiors of oak and cypress finishing in March. John Lee sold land on Curve street West Newton to Michael J. Prendergast. Henry W. Savage handled the sale. Garden Ward Associates buy and sell parcels on Brown avenue Roslindale and Allen street Roslindale, with additional parcels from Peter Parley Land Company in Jamaica Plain.
A widow recounts her husband minister’s death from typhoid fever and her own illness. After four weeks of fever she improved only after taking Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills, aided by the tonic’s restoration of strength. She credits the remedies with full recovery and no need for further medical care.
Mrs H A Banks of Hicksville Ohio endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as remedies that strengthen and renew vitality. She claims they cure the house and help when feeling poorly, recommending them to everyone.
Hood's Pills are advertised as a cure for biliousness headaches and general liver ills. A brief pitch notes the price of 25 cents and positions the product as a reliable remedy.
Yesterday the General A. P. Martin School on Longwood and Huntington avenues unveiled a new 20 by 30 foot flag. General Martin and Colonel Bogan attended along with Frank Hill, Master Schurech and other citizens. The flagpole stands 120 feet high and the ceremony featured songs and speeches praising patriotism.
The Sherwin School held its annual Washington's Birthday celebration in its large hall. Pupils and friends filled the hall for a program of thirteen patriotic songs and plantation melodies sung by classes and the school, with remarks by Principal Morse and several solos. The event included the flag salute for which the school is famous and was highly praised.
Mrs Catherine White wife of John White residing at No 10 Swan Street South Boston suffered severe facial hands and body burns from a kerosene lamp explosion at their home last night at 9 20 pm The fire alarm was raised but the blaze caused no property loss She was taken to City Hospital in critical condition by police ambulance
The St Pauls Lodge Lyceum League of America No. 676 presented its second annual show last night in Tremont street parish rooms. The programme featured two one act farces Freezing a Mother-in-Law and Thirty Minutes for Refreshments, plus music by the Dudley Orchestra and the English High School Mandolin and Guitar Club. Bertram McLaren performed cornet and harmonica solos while Cafrelli M Bill played a mandolin solo.
A new two story frame dwelling on Lafayette Street at the top of Sharon Heights burned last night after an alarm from Box 677. The unfinished house, owned by John McCarthy of Chelsea, was totally destroyed with a loss of 1500 dollars due to an overheated stove used to dry plaster.
In a tight vote the Massachusetts House passed over Governor Bates's veto for a bill relaxing restrictions on shad and alewife fishing in the Merrimac by 158 to 31. Debate touched pensions for long time city laborers, opposition to Boston fiscal aid, and various committees handling laws on armory bonds telephones and street railways.
The Swedish Congregational Society of Boston laid the cornerstone of a new church at Ruggl es and Hampshire streets across from Ruggles Street Baptist. The $25,000 project aims for occupancy on the first Sunday in October with about 208 members. Reverend P Vincentius leads the congregation. services will continue in Hanover street until completion. The ceremony featured scripture, prayers, and speeches in Swedish by pastors Fritz E Peterson, Martin Olson, and Joshua Coit, with a sealed tin box containing church history, member names, and the pastor’s picture placed beneath the stone.
Senator Frothingham of Haverhill praised the House for removing unnecessary restrictions on Merrimac fishing in a post adjournment statement to a Post reporter. He said the move shows an honest difference of opinion in public policy without personal feeling and hopes the Senate will concur.
A flood of testimony marked legislative hearings on pawnbroker regulation led by Representative Gallivan. Advocates argued current scrutiny is inadequate and that strict regulation is essential, with lawmakers urged to consider the bill's provisions and necessary enforcement.
At the Revere House a representative group of New Hampshire natives, about eighty five men, formed the Sons of New Hampshire society in Boston. Judge Levi Woodbury opened the event, the constitution was adopted, and officers were elected including President Charles Levi Woodbury and Vice Presidents Mellen Chamberlain and A. A. Miner.
Boston's People's Temple hosted a benefit concert led by notable singers to raise funds for the South Baptist Church of South Boston which was der roofed in a recent hurricane. Dr Brady coordinated the event with church support and ticket sales. more than seven hundred attended though not all tickets were used. The program featured E Humphrey Allen, Ella Cleveland Fenderson, George J Parker, Ivan Morawski, the Svendsen Trio, and others including Karl Marshall White, F W Woodell, C N Allen, with Woodell and Tilden as accompanists.
The Gate of Heaven Church choir, sixty members, was hosted by Rev. Robert Johnson at a banquet in the United States Hotel. Dr J A Reilly presided as guests enjoyed a musical program after dinner and dancing lasting until midnight.
The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tremont 764.
The South Boston Improvement Association met in Gray's Hall with over forty members led by President John B. Martin. They discussed cheaper gas rates, 5 cent rail fares, electric car facilities, the Strandway project, and a private tower and amphitheatre on Marine Park, voting to form a five member committee to study the tower plan and petition to keep school playgrounds open year round.
Marcus, a broker at 7 Exchange Place, was arrested on a warrant by Micah Dyer Jr. for allegedly embezzling diamonds loaned by Dyer. Bail set at 1500 dollars, with a receipt claiming return on demand. The case likely to be heard in Municipal Court Saturday morning.
The Central Traffic Association and affiliated lines held a conference in this city resulting in a half rate across visiting associations for Knights Templars and Christian Endeavor gatherings this summer. Emigrant fare New York to Chicago rises to 15 dollars from 13, effective May 1. A new Quincy & Boston street road power house will open today. A Hopkinsville man sues Louisville & Nashville for 10 000 over a porter assault on a sleeping car.
John McManus was given a life term in State Prison for the murder of his wife Margaret, sentenced by Judge Lilley in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon. The crime occurred July 26, 1894, at the McManus home on Hudson Street. Assistant DA Sughrue sought second degree murder. Defense counsel Scofield offered no remarks. The case marks a protracted judicial proceeding. The note at the end references a new puzzle titled Pike's Peak or Bust Sold everywhere.
Dewey Medical Co announces free medical services and examinations for all diseases at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8. Hours are 9 to 1 and 2 to 6 with 8 pm evening hours, and Sunday hours from 10 to 4. All services are free.
An 1810 origin line touts Johnsons Liniment for internal and external use in private practice. Claims include safety, soothing relief for croup colds coughs cramps and pains with doctor signatory directions on each bottle and 80 years of proven healing. Testimonials from J I Oliver and S B Umphrey praise its efficacy for infants children and a cholera case. Price 35 cents six for 2.00 express prepaid. Sold by druggists and Johnson Co offer refund if not satisfied.
The Northeastern Lumbermen's Association, newly formed, met at the Quincy House with E. J. Lawrence of Shawmut, Me., in the chair. Price lists were adjusted lowering spruce flooring and furring costs, based on Boston freight rates. A banquet followed with about 200 guests, including regional lumber leaders, who forecast industry growth and pulp prospects. The next gathering is scheduled for the first Tuesday in March.
In Douglass Raleigh North Carolina on February 21 the House adopted a resolution to adjourn in honor of Frederick Douglass when the General Assembly closes. The 34 to 20 vote saw all Democrats opposing it. A separate bid to adjourn on Washington’s Birthday failed, and a plan to adjourn in honor of General Lee on January 19 was also rejected.
Receivers McNulta Mitchell and Lawrence submitted to Judge Grosscup an inventory of the Whiskey Trust up to January 28. The report values properties at 38 million 804 thousand 284 dollars with liabilities at 561 thousand 500 and surplus assets of 1 million 77 thousand 96 dollars. It notes 2.5 million dollars in first mortgage bonds deposited as security for rebate vouchers and expects no payments on rebates in 1895 and likely none ever.
In Paris a heated Chamber of Deputies debate led to Deputy Gaston Thomson accusing Deputy Rene Viviant of lying. A duel between the Republican Thomson from an Algerian constituency and Socialist Viviant from Paris is being arranged.
London February news reports the Lu cerne from Philadelphia sighting the Sgassa towing the disabled ship Ganges. The Ganges had parted tow cables near Ushant on the 15th during a gale while bound from Corcubion to Havre and disappeared.
Moses Kimball founder of the Boston Museum and longtime public figure died at his Brookline home after a long illness. Born October 24, 1810, in Newburyport, he opened the Museum with his brother David on Tremont and Bromfield streets in 1841 and led it through years in its new location. He held multiple political roles, helped shape state health and charity work, led finance in the House, and served as a Boston public institutions director. He helped oversee city annexation discussions between Boston and Roxbury and donated the Emancipation group to Park Square in 1879.
Samuel V. Hoffman chief engineer for the Boston Towboat Company was honored at a 1 pm funeral from his East Boston home 211 Saratoga Street. Rev. Mr. Staples led the service with large attendance from marine men and East Boston mechanics. Delegations from the Marine Engineers Association and Baalbec Lodge of Masons attended with floral tributes from the organizations and the company. Burial was in Woodlawn with flags at half staff at Atlantic works Lockwood Manufacturing works and company boats in his honor.
Utica New York February 21 General Richard Updyke Sherman veteran editor and author died at his home in New Hartford from Brights disease He founded the Rochester Evening Gazette in 1846 and wrote the clerks manual long regarded as an authority on legislative usage
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