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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1895
Page
8
Catalog style notice lists Opportunities and Attractions with prices for short pants 50 cents, heavy cassimere suits in sizes 4 to 14, double seat knee specialties, and a choice of eight, ten and twelve dollar suits in sizes 4 to 15. Mentions special prices 5.00 7.89 9.89 1.67 3.00.
New York February opening of the German Wagner season at the Met. Tristan and Isolde starred Herr Alvary as Tristan and Frau Sucher as Isolde with a strong cast. The New York Symphony Orchestra under Damrosch received high praise for its accompaniment, matching the dramatic intensity of the performance.
A Newton Common Council meeting presided by President Parker approved $2,000 for a new highway stable on Crafts street Newtonville and $900 for an inspector of plumbing. The council condemned a General Court bill on street layouts, enrolled a hawkers and peddlers ordinance, and referred a petition for a new street from Newton Central Boulevard to Franklin Street. The Board of Public Works order passed 9 to 6 after debate over referendum in the ed bill.
This survey reviews diverse 26 L. R. A. cases across states and federal courts. It notes Yockey v Norn on title to timber delivered by railcars, Rothmiller v Stein on misrepresentation by directors, Williams v Hays on insanity and civil negligence, United States v Workingmen's Amalgamated Council upholding injunctions against unlawful labor activity, State v Dupaquier on milk sample takings, Lawrence v Porter on damages in breach scenarios, Dailey v Preferred Masonic Mut. Acci. Assoc. on policy delivery, Brady v Detroit Steel on oil leakage liability, Englebert v Pritchett and Johnson v Northwestern Mutual on infant contract and insurance premium recovery, Little Rock & M R Co v St Louis & SW R Co on prepayment of freight, and Lee v McLaughlin on landlord liability for snow from a building roof.
The Garden City Wheelmen defeated Cambridgeport Cycle Club at Meyers's alleys in Cambridgeport last evening, 2286 to 2149. Donnelly led with a 618 series, finishing with a 220 in the final frame.
The Irish Nationalists of Roxbury hosted their third annual concert and ball at Union Park Hall last evening. More than 900 people attended the social event, described as a pronounced success by organizers and guests.
Mayor Curtis sent to the Board of Aldermen the names of Henry Parkman John D W Joy and Charles H Cole to form a paid three member Boston commission on finance. They will examine sinking funds taxation loan powers and general finances and report in writing within three months. Salaries to be set by the Mayor and paid from incidental city council expenses. A second note covers the $12 000 Fourth of July celebration budget deadlock between the Board and Common Council with debate over diverting funds from the police budget.
City officials debate an $8,000 Fourth of July celebration, countering claims of a prior $141,000 surplus. Aldermen press economy while noting a looming year-end deficit and possible street department funding needs. Public hearings and land-take estimates for Beacon Tremont widenings are approved, with a loan bill including $500,000 for Commonwealth Avenue and a Cottage Farm bridge.
The profile covers Henry Parkman a Harvard Law alumnus 45 who served in the House and Senate and led the Republican city committee. John D W Joy about 45 works in Joy Langdon Co on Chauncy Street. Charles H Cole about 40 serves as secretary of the Bank Officers Association and president of the Globe National Bank.
In a 6 to 5 vote the Common Council condemned the police commission bill. Councilman Corcoran alleged last year’s Aldermen granted licenses with undisclosed names and claimed liquor interests contributed about $2000 while the city received $1300. The police force expansion was tabled. Petitions for Pine street widening and Montvale road extension were received.
The fair of Company H Eighth Regiment opened at its Salem armory last night with escort from city government leaders. Mayor Turner opened the event. tonight Companies E Beverly C Marblehead and K Danvers will visit Salem as guests of Company H to attend the fair.
Miss Louise Horner fell ill at the Bijou Opera House on short notice before a performance of Our Uncle Dudley. Florence Mare Enneking, daughter of a Boston artist, took over the role with less than two hours notice and delivered a creditable performance.
Rome February 25 The Pope remains indisposed with influenza but not confined to his rooms. He will receive the bishops of Savannah and Milwaukee tomorrow and is expected to attend the Sistine Chapel ceremonies on March 3 marking the seventeenth anniversary of his coronation.
A Times despatch from Calcutta reports insurgent Bedouins capturing much of Muscat while the Sultan fled the palace and later retook the eastern part. British residents were safely evacuated as fighting continued.
L. J. A. Desnoyers son of a Montreal judge married Miss Evangeline Rouilliard this morning at St. Josephs Church. Rouilliard is daughter of J. B. Rouilliard editor of the French paper L Angle.
A chaotic sale pitch touts large quantities of clothing at unbelievably low cash offers. It boasts loads of pants suits coats suspenders and coats at drastic discounts while urging crowds to shop today and avoid being swamped by bargains. Thousands of pieces including suits slacks and coats are advertised with dramatic pricing to entice quick purchases.
In the second Middlesex senatorial district Watertown and surrounding towns brace for a close vote. Charles S. Ensign, the citizens’ candidate, sides with Democrats and Republicans against the A P A. James P. Niles headlines the Republican slate amid claims of A P A influence. A large turnout is anticipated with both sides confident of victory.
In Somerville and the Winter Hill district residents protest a nightly figure dubbed Jack the Hugger. A tall, well dressed young man in a light spring overcoat allegedly prowls near the Winter Hill Congregational Church, embracing unwilling women and prompting young men to form bands for protection.
The Rev. Richard I Walsh pastor of St Marys Church Georgetown died suddenly after long, exhausting parish duties. Born in Milton about 45 years ago he studied at Memramcook and St John and was ordained 17 years ago. Funeral in Roxbury and Georgetown with a high Mass at St Marys, then burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. His brother Rev Henry Walsh of Randolph will supervise the ceremonies.
A letter addressed to Miss Hulda M Persson of 24 Sachem street Lynn was found in a mail bag from the steamship Elbe and delivered yesterday. Letter Carrier Hale bought the envelope from the young lady for 0 dollars. The letter was in good preservation.
London report says John Morley chief secretary for Ireland is confined to his bed from a chill contracted today. The statement notes no further complications and that he will be under medical care until recovered.
Louise Michel, the anarchist agitator, has been ill for several days in London and is not expected to recover.
Salem reports the death of James Braden a veteran leather manufacturer at his Federal street home after a long illness. He was 76 years old.
A Mrs Martin Hale of Oakdale Massachusetts recalls prolonged illness with backache dizziness and kidney trouble. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports complete recovery and gains in health. The advertisement urges that every druggist stocks the remedy.
Weymouth lawyer William W. Burke filed a protest with Town Clerk John A. Raymond alleging the East Weymouth Republican caucus was illegal and the caucus call not posted seven days prior. The Town Board of Registers and town counsel meetings failed to resolve the issue, with a final East Weymouth meeting planned to hear all interested, potentially altering ballot candidacies for the town election.
The first gentlemen's night at the Watertown Women’s Club drew wealth and rank from Water town and surrounding towns to the Unitarian building on Church street. Governor Greenhalge and Mrs. Kate Tannatt Woods attended, with Mrs. A. M. Silsbee presiding. The event showcased social unity and literary aims as guests mingled and were welcomed by a team of club ushers.
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