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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1892
Page
8
In Tamworth Police Court Rev. Mr Goodall was charged with attempting to assault Mrs Siddall on a railway carriage last January. She fell from the footboard during the incident and was badly injured. The case was adjourned for further testimony as Mrs Siddall recovers and is expected to recount details under oath next week.
A Cooper Union gathering of notable Democrats denounces the State committee’s midwinter call for a convention to choose delegates for Chicago. Speakers condemn Hill’s leadership, demand free primaries, and urge a new Syracuse gathering to redefine party standards on tariff reform and honest money.
Tremont Temple filled for the grand closing concert of the Star course by the Myron W. Whitney Quartet and guests. A fourteen-number program drew enthusiastic responses with encores. other items include Paderewski pianoforte recital and ninth annual star banjo concert in Music Hall with multiple performers. Postponed Nikisch concert set for March 10 due to Mrs. Nikisch’s illness. New music announced by Oliver Ditson Company and White-Smith Publishing. Vivian.
The World reports Hill leads a delegation from one state with 43 others to come and four months of campaigning may decide the Democratic nomination. The Herald praises Hill but notes bitter feuding in the party and potential opposition that could jeopardize November. The Tribune sees anti-Hill strength growing, possibly ending Hull as a presidential possibility.
A Brooklyn building fire at 1 25 morning damages the structure by five thousand dollars. All tenants escaped. Mrs John Goodman panicked and cast her child from a window, a fireman catching the infant who is mortally injured. John Michhelson sustained severe burns on hands and face.
The Rev William Elliot Griffis D D will address Young Men's Christian Union members and their ladies tonight on Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations of Indians.
The British steamer Pavonia under Captain McKay arrived at Queenstown from Boston with a stormy voyage. She is short of coal and must take on fuel before continuing to Liverpool.
Exyantry N J Feb 22 John Gilmary Shea famed Irish American author died at his home this morning in this city.
An advertisement notes Crow Whiskey aged four years offered at $2 per gallon. It lists locations at Dock Square and Faneuil Helium, with names Blacachterd and Farrar associated.
The Jefferson Club of Jamaica Plain marked its first banquet at the Greenstreet clubhouse with about 100 guests. Leaders and officials from Ward 23 were praised as the club plans to become a political force, with Washington’s birthday theme guiding speeches honoring Thomas Jefferson.
In Providence on February 22, ex President Grover Cleveland sent a regret letter read at the Young Men's Democratic Club banquet. Applause followed the message with cheers and handkerchief waves, while letters from Senator David B. Hill and others drew lighter applause. President Franklin P. Owen presided amid noted Democrats, including William Wilson, Michael D. Harter, and Oscar Lapham.
Secretary of the Treasury Foster leaves Fortress Monroe for Europe today after a long stay. War Secretary Elkins orders the Spree saluted at Governor's Island and forts Wadsworth and Hamilton as she sails past the Narrows. The revenue cutter accompanies the Spree down the bay to Sandy Hook with Foster aboard and several friends.
In a pointed rebuke, the Herald and Record are urged to issue a prompt and humble apology to Boston over their recent attempt to deride Ward McAllister. The editors are called to apologize gracefully and acknowledge the offense.
The court convenes to take up jury trials in the CLVIL district. Supreme Court absent for now. Bar KE, J presides. No cases scheduled this week as the full court plans consultations on Tuesday.
A list of civil cases and parties filed across sessions, including Maler versus B and A RR and McKay versus Jacobs, with numerous docket numbers and defendant names. The note references Fifth Session Mason with motions to be heard today and equity assignments scheduled for Wednesday.
Through tickets and drawing room car seats for the Colonial Express day train from Boston to Washington may be secured by Line Palmer agent at the Old Colony railroad 8 Old State House.
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