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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1889
Page
2
Beverly sends a thousand dollars to Marblehead as relief floods in from Abbot Hall relief meetings. Agencies report $5000 raised by Jan 1 with many manufacturers settling with workers and plans for lighting and rebuilding in Marblehead and nearby towns.
A visitor watches John W. Alexander paint a portrait directly on canvas with broad brush strokes for facial features. He argues this avoids stiff, photographically copied results and that oil portraits offer flesh tones, life in the eyes, and a humane atmosphere that photographs lack.
Concord hosts the sixth state constitutional revision convention with 321 delegates. Republicans lead with 180, Democrats 148, and 1 Independent. Oldest member is John W. Morse, youngest pilot R W Pillsbury. Governor Bell expected to be named president. clerk likely James R. Jackson. The body plans to stay at least ten days and consider salaries for legislators and procedures for future amendments.
Republican caucuses at Augusta cap off with Henry Lord as Senate president after a tie and later ballot. Heath loses. House picks Fred N. Dow as speaker by acclamation. other officers named. Democrats nominate H. M. Plaisted for U S Senator and E K O'Brien for Speaker. Executive council confirms George D. Bisbee as bank examiner.
Charles H. Tanner pleaded guilty to murder in Dover New Hampshire after being charged with killing Special Police Officer Pray. His counsel seeks transfer from the county jail to the Concord insane asylum, though Tanner showed no insanity evidence.
Avausta Maine January 1 The grand jury met this morning and indicted Campbell and Sawyer for beating and robbing Farmer Frost at Winthrop last Thursday with intent to kill Their trial starts this afternoon Three more tramps believed linked to the gang were arrested in Winthrop and headed to Augusta for custody.
The Governor's Council confirms the army commissioners report selecting the Evans estate at Westford and Grand streets in Lowell Ward 4 as the armory site. Councillor Jewett led the effort, noting the 17,000 feet of land and council approval.
Malden Massachusetts January 1 The old board of aldermen held its final session with leave to withdraw granted to several petitioners seeking damages against the city. The Electric Light Company request to erect more poles and a $15 000 water pipe allowance were referred to the next government. Forestdale cemetery lot sales brought in 181105. Alder man Joseph M Russell chaired pro tem in place of ill F M Clark. Mayor Wiggin and City Clerk Leverett D Holden received identical votes.
Mary Woodbury Hay daughter of Joseph F Hay of 16 Breed street and John F Edson of N W Edson & Co were married at Washington Street Baptist Church. The ceremony was by Revs B A Greene and W A B Faunce with a reception and supper. They leave for a wedding tour and will live in Lynn.
Yesterday afternoon a mad dog spread fear through Dedham as it entered multiple homes and scared residents. John Brown finally killed the animal with a woodsman's axe after a lengthy chase by vigilant citizens.
The government telegraph line between Nantucket and the mainland, disrupted since the gale of November 25, has been repaired and telegraphic communication is now established at Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
The Beverly Board of Trade held its annual meeting with a treasurer’s report showing a $329 balance. Elected officers include President Charles H. Odell, vice-presidents George A. Woodbury Austin Whitcomb George P. Brown Winslow, Secretary Samuel H. Stone, and Treasurer K. Giles Jr.
Albany January 1 weather clear for inauguration day as thousands fill streets for a large parade. Governor Hill participates in the procession, delivers the inaugural address urging election law reforms, anti corruption measures, and proposed constitutional amendments. Senate pro tem Fassett and Assembly Speaker Cole preside as session adjourns to January 9.
A Detroit wholesale grocer Howard Horner and associates suffer a $15,000 shortage after L A Horner, a related city official, is found to have taken funds from creditors. He allegedly obtained a marriage license with Miss Bishop and disappeared, leaving Henry Horner Co. in doubt as of January 1.
New York Jan 1 John Mulholland aged 64 a wealthy contractor was found dead in his room at the Mansion House Harlem suffocated by gas He had separated from his wife some time ago and had been drinking heavily streetwording of tragedy and motive noted but not confirmed in this brief report
New York January 1 Hugh A Grant was sworn in as mayor at noon today in a simple ceremony without incident. His acceptance marks a new administration for the city with plans to address urban issues and public services.
Miss Mayjon Hesseltine daughter of Colonel Hesseltine and Master Ashton Carr 601 of Mrs Carr broke through the ice at Eel Pond while skating. They were rescued by 15 year old Frank Ramsay who reached them with a plank extended onto the ice.
The Rev. Father Curran of St. Mary’s Church Malden was greeted by friends from Malden Cambridge Boston and Chelsea on his tenth anniversary of ordination. He received a $200 gold purse a French marble clock and several bronze statues. A banquet followed.
About 250 members of the Boston Light Infantry Veteran Corps visited 19 Essex street yesterday afternoon for a social reception hosted by the officers. The event offered a long social session and informal gatherings at the corps headquarters.
A Worcester Spy commentary on Boston House of Representatives Speaker selection urging lawmakers to reject candidates favored by lobbyists. It warns lobby influence may corrupt ethics and governance, noting lobbyists back candidates whose speakership would help their business.
Matthew Jones was tried at Sarnia for arson on barns and sentenced to life in prison. In New Haven a carpenter fell thirty feet and survived with scalp wounds. A Fall River teamster died when drag wheels passed over him. Middleboro Baptists seek to rebuild their church costing 16000 dollars with 6000 dollars in insurance and 12000 sought via subscription. New Hampshire Cattle Company elected officers led by John H. Barron as president and Edward G. Leach as director and Leach as clerk.
The Pennsylvania Legislature organized at noon with Rep. John Grady elected president pro tem of the Senate and Rep. Henry K. Boyer chosen Speaker of the House. Governor Beaver urged early action on a proposed constitutional amendment for prohibition and on extending suffrage to servicemen and disabled veterans residents in affected districts.
The dispatch notes suspected arson in Danbury with twenty two barrels spilled oil near Still River and four prior fires. In St Louis a Richardson Drug Co building fire causes heavy losses and possible death of night watchman Andrew Gerherty. Additional fires hit Zeller's Hotel in North Sixth Street, Needham pickle factory, Windsorville mill, Chiltonville house, 823 Broadway factory, and a Malden kerosene lamp accident.
Pen sketches of top German masters at Leipsic chess congress. Describes Paulsen Minckwitz Riemann Bardeleben Scheve Schottlander Mieses Tarrasch and others with remarks on appearance style and strength. Hessen time limits noted.
Anna Dickinson remains convinced Harrison’s victory owed her efforts and pursues $129 claimed as promised by Chairman Quay and Treasurer Dudley. The suit heads to the New York Supreme Court primary term, with Quay possibly appearing as defendant and witness. Quay’s duties include aiding General Harrison and managing Cabinet selections.
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