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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
5
Prominent Roxbury and Dorchester citizens urge the Boston Elevated Railway Company plan for an L route. Business leaders, officials, and residents praise rapid transit, predicting time saved and growth for Roxbury and surrounding neighborhoods.
Cleveland grants reprieve to four members of the Button gang in Santa Fe, sparking dispute over federal authority. Territorial officials and court lawyers contend the crime is a territorial matter, not an offense against the United States, while Washington weighs executive power over state orders. Governor Thornton asked the Attorney General for guidance and issued a similar reprieve to avoid authority questions.
Paddy Fenton of Boston and Harry Peterson of New York fought fifteen rounds to a draw before seventeen hundred fans at the Nutmeg Athletic Club in Hartford Connecticut. The bout was noted for Peterson halting Fenton’s rushes in a very scientific contest. Murphy of Waterbury defeated Wicker of Springfield in six rounds with superior strength.
In Albany at the Myer Athletic Club tournament on February 23 Jack Everhardt of New Orleans stopped Joe Burke of Brooklyn after Burke was counted out early in the third round. Everhardt won in under seven minutes of action.
In a disorderly house and speak-easy operation in the oil fields, a mob set fire after attempting to tear the house down. Four inmates two women and two men were burned to death, with about six others seriously burned.
Miss M E Taylor of Appleton street hosted a private bar masque at Puritan Hall last evening with decorated hall. Prizes awarded to Miss M B Smith Martha Washington first, Mr T Warden George Washington second, Mrs H J Lynde oldest organ costume third, Mr P L Cameron dancing girl fourth, Miss L H Cecil and Mr Charles Robinson for two most ridiculous costumes. Mrs Taylor led refreshments assisted by Miss Maggie Mooney of South Boston and many assistants.
About sixty members dined at the United States Hotel with J. P. Powers presiding and G. L. Blagett as secretary. Officers elected for the year include Commodore Charles P. Mooney and Vice Commodore John J. Kelleher, Fleet Captain C. J. Moriarty, Secretary John M. Sullivan, Treasurer C. J. Dris coll, Measurer A. H. Borden, and directors James Bertram Charles A. Borden James T. Powers.
Ongoing combat on the island pits Moslems against insurgent Christians as Greek forces maintain strategic positions. Reports indicate clashes near coastal areas with artillery exchanges and casualties uncertain.
Feb 23 dispatches report that Crete will be governed by an Ottoman appointee with autonomy for the island, the Greek government to evacuate if autonomy is guaranteed. Paris cites Greece’s consent, while London denies the summons and evacuation deadline.
Reports say fighting rages above Tuzk today with no details yet. Gunfire west of the town between Turkish outposts and Christian insurgents caused excitement last night. A Turkish warship and arsenal troops shelled the village, which had been shelled Sunday by foreign fleets. Insurgent leaders protested the action through the Greek commodore.
Berlin Feb 23 The Lokal Anzeiger reports the Greek king has telegrammed his father King Denmark that he will sail for Crete to lead Greek forces there.
A Canea despatch reports foreign warships enforcing a strict blockade along Crete. British torpedo boats patrol the coast to thwart troop, provisions, or munition landings. Vessels are halted and required to prove legitimate business. Letters to Pireus from Colonel Vassos’s Greek occupation force are forbidden.
A planned gathering of Greek residents to express support for Crete and send a telegram to the King was postponed after doors at Faneuil Hall remained locked. The Greek consul said he only learned of the postponement via a message from M H Gulesian and did not attend.
Consuls won a week long armistice in Selinos near Hierapatra but Moslems detain 150 Christians and pillage Christian shops. The bishop appeals to Heraklion consuls for liberation while reports revive the Sitia massacre tale with 1147 claimed dead.
Athens Feb. 23 King George issued a proclamation urging the country to remain calm and dignified and to trust the government which he says is doing everything to uphold Greece's honor and the rights of the Hellenic peoples.
Under Atlantis auspices a mass meeting was held in Chickering Hall to express sympathy. The Greek newspaper line reports the gathering aimed to show support and solidarity.
Senators and representatives voiced strong support for Greece amid Crete unrest. Senator Hoar urged obedience to international law to protect weaker nations, denouncing Christian under Turkish rule as an anachronism. Resolutions urged Greek union under the Hellenic flag and sent a cable to King George.
Washington February 23 The sixth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution devoted the morning session to reading reports A resolution was adopted extending the congress sympathy to Christians in Crete.
Richard Mansfield and company presented The Merchant of Venice at Tremont Theatre with an original Shylock performance noted for its intensity and artistry. Cast highlights include Beatrice Cameron Portia, Jewett Antonio Vibart Bassanio Johnson Gratanio, and Courtenay Lorenzo. a terrier in Jack and the Beanstalk charms the audience. Upcoming: Prince Karl and A Parisian Romance, ONeill touring Boston, and Agnes Booth in L Arlesienne at various venues. Other noted acts and tours across Boston theatres are listed.
An archival note claims Salvation Oil cures headache toothache and earache. The fragment describes a general remedy in a period advertising tone with unspecified ingredients and usage.
Palace this week confirms Joe Mullen remains a top favorite. The feature highlights his bag punching at the Nickelodeon, spotlighting a notable act at the house this week.
The Castle Square opera company completed a record of 700 performances last evening. An elegant souvenir programme was given to every attendee, a 5x6 inch bound book featuring a laurel wreath cover and inscription. The book includes fourteen half tone reproductions of principal artists and a table of the forty four operas produced since May 6 189% when founded.
Immediate relatives say Roche was temporarily demented when he fatally acted. He had six months of unsettled mind due to an operation and business pressures. The wound shocked him back to clarity. Rev. Father O Neil officiated absolution. Private funeral tomorrow forenoon at Holyhood Cemetery.
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