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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1892
Page
8
Arthur McArthur & Co offers a closing out sale on Tapestry Brussels and five frame Brussels at reduced prices. Parlor carpet is 75 cents per yard, heavy all wool carpet 60 cents, with color retention and first class wear. Immense line includes velvets and moquettes in a top carpet department.
The notice advertises a full furniture department offering parlor suits chamber sets side boards dining tables chairs stands beds desks tea and dinner sets lamps stoves ranges and more. A illustrated catalogue and price list can be obtained for 10 cents.
Gaming insiders discuss growing trouble linked to the Post’s influence. They say the publication’s role has sparked clashes, with officials noting several incidents and residents reporting heightened tensions. authorities remain vigilant as the situation unfolds.
The document lists multiple individuals with addresses on Merrimac Causeway Blackstone Washington Atlantic Chatham Water Cambridge Winchester Piedmont Norman Howard Stoddard and others. Charged with maintaining a common nuisance a policy shop and with maintaining gambling nuisances.
Howard street near the Atheneum and several other city sites show policy closures. No 11 Harrison avenue extension and No 155 Court street are noted with policy closures. No 126 Water street and No 8 Pleasant street are listed, the Trimountain Club mentioned in passing.
Fifteen men arrested at 415 Harrison avenue were fined 10 dollars each for being present where gaming implements were found in John C. Crawford’s alleged operation. John J. Griffin faces 100 dollar fine for conducting a policy shop at 6 Kirkland street. Richard Dick and William Wilson, linked to writing policy at 6 Warrenton Place, fined 100 dollars each and appealed. Others, including Michael King Elisa Gadley at 50 Kneeland street, Patrick Donegan Daniel H Quintard Fred Jones Daniel Johnston George Geary for writing envelope policy at 5 Alden street were fined 100 dollars each with similar appeals. Thomas Curtis fined 50 for gaming.
The report lists dozens of gambling rooms and policy parlors across Boston addresses from Faneuil Hall to Charlestown, with operating status described as in full operation. It notes the Post's investigation into gaming houses, arguing authorities shield privacy for private clubs while law evasion persists and gamblers face a changing scene.
The city’s gaming houses tighten entry policies as police pursue trouble with a persistent meddling elderly kitchen bar operator. No stranger admitted, and even familiar patrons face rejection when attempting to bring guests. The Post’s interviews with Howard and Hanover street gamblers fuel caution. Strangers are barred.
A Post interview reveals gamblers in Boston fear exposure from a heavy crusade. Paper threats and nightly descriptions push house owners to hide operations, pay protection, and close doors to all but trusted patrons while police inaction prompts public outrage and calls for charter reform.
The Cosmopolitan Club at 18 Boylston Place appeared before the police board on a charge of selling liquor to nonmembers. No decision was made. An attaché was fined $50 recently for similar sales. The Post reported ongoing issues with nonmembers obtaining drinks.
A Post possession shows a Quebec lottery ticket circular and prize list. It says Montreal is the headquarters and offers monthly drawings with prizes including a 15000 dollar capital prize. Agents and mail orders are promoted with special rates and prompt service. The lottery claims parliamentary authorization and markets widely in Canada.
A terse note notes that the problem of a servant girl is resolved by a swift action involving a dime in the post. The wording suggests a sharp solution found by prompt, decisive means. The piece emphasizes speed and a visible payoff in a domestic matter.
The register of the Pope Manufacturing Company lists visiting bicyclists including W. W. Wood of Philadelphia L. C. Havener of Worcester H. Lamson of Portland F. C. Tyson of Wilmington R. L. Garden of Chicago W. E. Metzger of Detroit M. Willey of Boston F. I. Gorton of North Attleboro and George H. Day of Hartford.
An advertisement notes that through tickets and drawing room car seats for the Colonial Express day train from Boston to Washington may be secured through L. H. Palmer, agent Queensland Colony Railroad, 8 Old State House. Also promotes Beecham's Pills with a health claim about indigestion.
Mayor Matthews sent to the Board of Aldermen a list of 27 reappointments for May 1, 1891, covering streets, engineers, auditors, treasurer, solicitor, cemetery trustees, and more. Three-year posts include Water Board and Assessors, with Park and Finance committees handling budget revisions and street expansions. The council delayed action for one week and discussed park funding and bridge construction concerns for East Boston.
The Hotel Royal fire has increased business at the Park Avenue Hotel in New York, claimed to be fire proof and the most substantial hotel structure in the world. New proprietors spent $150,000 on alterations and improvements.
In the United States Circuit Court of Appeals on Feb 23 the case of Coe and Pingree trustees seeks a writ of mandamus to stop Circuit Court judge Nelson from allowing an appeal. The dispute centers on remanding a removed New Hampshire suit alleging diverse citizenship involving railroad interests. The court weighs if an appeal from a Circuit Court decree to the Court of Appeals existed under pre-1892 law. Also listed are other cases and a tort action in Lowell, with hearings set and attorneys named.
United States Circuit Court on February 23 heard Aldrich Lavius H Hyde claim 20000 damages for injuries in Wil l imantic Connecticut on December 8 1887 after being struck by a locomotive tender. Plaintiff alleges negligence. defense denies. Evidence finished. Attorneys: Butler and Pearse for plaintiff Baldwin for defendant. Also Asa P Porter vs Thomas P Beal trustee suit over possession of a Maverick National Bank trunk. reported elsewhere. Attorneys A D Hyde E P Howe for plaintiff T D Allen for government.
Supreme Judicial Court on February 23 paused to hear an equity lien claim by National Market Bank of Brighton against Mary P Bollis executrix and others over a $35000 mortgage granted by Gideon P Brown in 1884. Attorneys listed for plaintiff and defendants. resumption set for Friday.
Suffolk Superior Court resumes with closing arguments in E. P. Osgood et al vs Lamson Cash Railway and multiple civil actions. Trials cover torts for personal injuries from 1890 and contracts for work on houses, with verdicts and damages anticipated as judges preside across first to fourth sessions.
Suffolk Massachusetts probate records on February 23 show nineteen wills admitted to probate including Nathaniel Blodkett and Elizabeth Carnes and a long list of administrations taken on estates such as Mary Norton William Nichols George Clark Catherine Earle and many others in the Islington district with details of executors and next of kin.
A long list details wills presented for probate including Reuben French of Rochester New Hampshire and Rebecca Adams of Arlington along with many others from Framingham Lowell Cambridge Waltham Medford and surrounding towns. The document names numerous individuals by surname and locale and notes administration assignments to Charlotte Fay Maria Hammatt Anna Dyer and others across multiple communities.
Steamers arrived at Boston and New York with multiple liners from Mediterranean and European ports. Eastern Prince and Pocahontas docked in Boston on Feb 28, Ovila from Crab Island in Boston on Feb 28, Ethelwold from Jamaica on Feb 23. Norwegian from Glasgow and Maasdam from Rotterdam reached New York on Feb 23. Maine from London arrived Philadelphia on Feb 23. Hibe, sailing from New York to Bremen, reached Southampton on Feb 28.
Gibson’s pure Pre whis keys of natural flavor are described as superlatively fine and preferred for family and medicinal use. Available for sale by reliable dealers.
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