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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1895
Page
6
President Butler urged prompt work and warned against delays from legislative counsel. He called for quick committee organization, hearings on time, and sharper bill language, emphasizing efficiency to shorten the session and protect legislative sanctity.
Facts from the annual Savings Bank Commissioners report show New institutions added Newton Centre Trust Company Middlesex Safe Deposit and Trust Lowell Lafayette Co operative Bank Fall River Winchester Co operative Bank The Spencer Co operative Bank closed Total ordinary dividends paid 15 665 211 average 4 06 percent Deposits exceeded withdrawals by 821 872 Dividends credited to depositors 15 770 963 89 Total assets of 18 savings banks 442 391 264 81 up 17 811 930 43
The annual report of the prison commissioners notes a 14893.55 decrease in running costs for the State prison but higher total expenses. Commitments reached 166, up 26. 68 came from Suffolk. Concord prison maintenance rose 14423.92 with shop-space expansion recommended. Reformatory for women costs up 4649.44. Prison population and expenses increased while income fell. Last year 302 prisoners were committed, the highest since 1884.
Mr and Mrs Gladstone arrived in London en route to Biarritz. Herbert Gladstone reports his father active and robust, resumes tree felling. Thomas O Connor presents an illuminated album from the Friendly Sons of St Patrick. Gladstone thanks donors and backs Irish rights, urges nationalist unity and peace among leaders. He asks Irish MPs to overlook divisions for Ireland's welfare.
The will of Sylvester Harrington of East Lexington, dated Sept 6 1892, names Henry Adams of Arlington as heir receiving 5000 of a 45000 fortune. Adams challenges the will claiming Harrington was mentally incapable when he made it. Adams is a civil engineer with Boston office in the Exchange building. Several experts testified as the case resumes, and the matter is continued to Wednesday at 10 AM.
The New York examination of Colonel William H. Stevenson of Bridgeport Conn. charged with interfering with Gerry Society agent Barkley who had arrested a boy occurred this evening. Judge Tainter set bail at 300 dollars. Stevenson was released after bail was furnished.
Word arrives that the Nova Scotia schooner Saxon bound to Halifax is ashore at Little Glace Bay and likely a total loss with $1000 insurance in Halifax. The Bonnibel struck near Isaac's Harbor Light on Saturday and foundered in five fathoms, to be a total loss.
The Chickatawbut Club committee met privately at Young's to discuss matters of importance and decide on actions for the club.
Reports detail heavy mud and slush flooding Washington Street with pedestrians slipping and splashing. Skirts, boots, and hats suffer as sleighs push through wet routes and street crews struggle to clear main arteries while sidewalks remain unsafe. Weather foresees freezing temperatures. skating may improve as cold snaps arrive.
Corporation counsel Babson becomes city solicitor and City Solicitor Bailey becomes corporation counsel by mutual agreement. Mayor Curtis approved the swap, with both offices equal in rank and each to earn 7500 dollars annually. Both men switch to roles better suited to their interests and training.
The American Wringer Co. operates at 13 and Broadway extension as city manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt attention to orders. Telephone Tremont 764.
Joseph Daintie and two Cambridge men, Fred Dean and Robert Mangell, are in custody in Somerville charged with breaking and entering the Berkeley Club and stealing cigars billiard and pool balls valued at $100. All confessed. Daintie is described as about 22 with a troubled past. They were arrested on Merrimac Street after police traced the stolen property to pawn shops and lighted by an Abbott inspection. The trio await court in the morning. Mangell is described as a well dressed museum employee.
Col George A Keeler expresses thanks for a New Year banquet hosted by Post employees at the American House. He praises the attendees and the Post, noting the proprietor supported the event and that he keeps a card at every diner's plate. Dated January 7, 1895.
Reports record Quartermaster progeny shipping to Berlin and Beaumont Stud in Lexington. Details include Alcantara earnings, Ruppert entries, and two $1000 stakes matches between Dr Rice and Simmons at three quarters and a later $5000 bout with Yo Tambien. We note weights carried and forfeit figures, with bets tied to St Louis and Oakley Fairgrounds meetings and Leo Mayer backing Yo Tambien.
authorities verify Post account of arrest in New Orleans of a man calling himself Leonard believed to be wanted embezzler Harry Spalding. Chief Inspector Watts confirms likeness and despatches. Dugan to secure papers and join Wright heading south after hold order from New Orleans police. Boston officers to pursue. Embezzlement figure disputed, with rumors of over 75 000 dollars not yet proven.
Miss Cheeseborough and Miss Bird from Mt. Holyoke College disappeared last Thursday amid gossip of indiscreet conduct in South Hadley. They were driven to Holyoke then stayed with the Ayers family in Springfield. Miss Cheeseborough headed to Glens Falls, while Miss Bird was located by her Chicago-based uncle Dr. Payne. A local man who aided their escape provided details, and Dr. Paine, distressed, awaited developments on his niece.
The Horace B Parker visits the wharf as sympathy pours in for the four men lost when the D J Lawlor sunk off Minots Light. Captain Thomas of the Parker meets pilots Bill Abbott and Bill McField to share sorrow. Widow Laurine receives wages and a large purse is gathered for her. Columbia No 2 and Hesper No 5 fly half mast as they sail.
Congress will examine alleged Turkish oppression including a Boston photographer jailed without trial while heading to Armenia to visit family. An American citizen with passports, banished after release, prompted Armenian activists to seek White House action via Rep. O Neal who is urgent to replace a lost statement for delivery.
The seventh annual ball of Volunteer Harbor No 4 A A of M P of S W was held at Music Hall East Boston last evening. Captain William H Kemp served as floor director and Captain William Canning assisted. The captain was presented with solid gold past masters jewels.
Youth and beauty filled Roughan Hall Charlestown last night as St Stephen's Y M C A staged its eighth annual ball and reunion. The grand march opened led by Floor Marshal Daniel Rourke and Miss Agnes Crowley with James Doherty and wife, Edward F Johnson and Miss Minnie Martin following among about 100 couples. Edward F Johnson oversaw the floor with Charles Luther George Creamer James Driscoll and Edward T Feely as assistants. Notables included Congressman-elect John T Fitzgerald Representative James J Barry and Councilman Doherty.
In Lynn and Haverhill a factory strike, contract system debate, and wage disputes continue. Spaulding defends wages and tolerates few workers while Chick Brothers rejects arbitration. Union support and relief efforts flow from barbers, Italian and French groups, with a big parade planned and a staging of donations for strikers. Women stitchers in Hunt's room donate earnings to strikers after learning shoes came from Chick Brothers in Haverhill.
In dense dawn fog the crew of the schooner Frank A. Rackliff heard eerie cries at 2:30 am. Captain Keene slept through the incident while two sailors woke only to find no rescue in sight. The report notes the captain’s anger upon learning of the event and the unresolved origin of the sounds.
Cape Cod Commercial Travellers Association held its annual meeting at Parker's dining hall with seventy members attending. New officers named are A L Baker president W W Cobb vice president A W Thompson secretary C E Hobbs treasurer. Retiring president William Seigmons of Boston chaired the dinner. Governors and dignitaries present included Governor Greenhalge Senator William Morse and E Towne president of the Eastern Travellers Association. Andrew Hawes and C E Hobbs also attended. The address of welcome was read by Seigmons who noted the death of J F Larrabee. Speeches were made by Morse Thomas Brown and editors. Music by the Astrella Orchestra.
In a letter from M J Bishop of Boston and J R Sovereign G M W Des Moines Iowa dated January 3 1895 the KNIGHTS OF LABOR chief denounces false circulars and disloyal elements while vowing to defend the order. C A French reports no defection claims and says National Trades Assembly 135 has reorganized local assemblies in the South and elsewhere.
Freighthand Local Assembly No. 557 of the R of L elected delegates to District 30: Thomas Coveney, James Cook, Patrick Smith, John T. Galvin, John Malone, John Lynch, and William Linehan. Auditing committee reports a $1673 treasury with about $200 paid in relief over six months. Resolutions condemn Judge Wood's recent action in sentencing Debs of the American Railway Union.
The House frets over the fate of the old codfish as speakers like Judge Grover and Representatives Bliss Hayes discuss its removal. Senators Morse and Smith back Cape Ann and Cape Cod petitions urging its disposition while Hayes plans ceremonies and Grover is named as poet for the event.
The Coon Hollow Club elected officers for the ensuing year Frank Perkins president Ed F Grennan treasurer Fred Bamberg secretary J D Fallon Frank McKenna Tom Dorsey and William Jones trustees They voted to attend the third annual ball of the South Boston Owl Club in a body and to hold a banquet Sunday January Alderman Flood and Mr Hebe Morrison were elected honorary members.
Theatrical crowd registered at the new St Leger includes Jacques Kruger Miss Clara Palmer Miss Carrie Sweeney Miss Rose Sutherland Charles D Aldrich Hugh J Ward C J Clarke Joshean McVeigh the boy wonder and Giraud Leon.
Vienna dispatch reports that on January 7 the Emperor received Count Khuen Hedervary and instructed him to form the Hungarian cabinet, signaling a pivotal step in government reorganization.
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