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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1895
Page
2
In Haverhill on January 9 the strike leaders refused to participate, awaiting State Board of Arbitration action. The board’s visit yielded no hope of relief as most manufacturers were unavailable in Boston, while union HQ remained quiet. Organizing continues and aid such as food and clothing is being distributed. another large parade is planned.
William F. Boardman and assistants run a growing free dining room while relief funds stay steady. Dwyer remarks the scheme was once mocked but now appears successful as marchers endure snow without footwear. Some observers may feel mixed about those who laughed at the idea.
The text notes multiple factories facing worker agitation and a looming strike tied to the Board of Arbitration stalling actions. It emphasizes that no immediate strike will occur until the arbitration board concedes. Mr Dwyer is singled out as the contact for strike matters.
A settlement of about 1500 dollars was agreed between the owners of the British steamer Ardanrose and the schooner Decorra after a collision in the narrows. The Decorra will undergo repairs in East Boston then Machias. The Ardanrose arrived at Cienfuegos from New York. Captain Bunker now commands the Alicia B. Crosby after purchasing the master's interest. The Elbridge Souther was abandoned in Cuba with crew saved. Stowaways found aboard Storm King awaiting investigation. Cunard Catalonia arrived Queenstown from Boston. Storm King ported Antwerp with two stowaways. Leyland Line Lancastrian carried livestock and cargo to Liverpool.
Dedham voters petition to bar evening special town meetings citing inconvenience. A separate petition by over 200 residents asks for a special town meeting to reduce the Board of Selectmen from five to three and reallocate highway surveyor duties to a three member board. Other proposed amendments include changing how three assessors are elected and their terms. Legality of one article is questioned. warrant for the Jan 21 meeting may exclude it.
Mrs M A S Batterman, superintendent of Lend-a-Hand Home in Roxbury Boston, writes to the editor to set straight a misimpression about aid from Dudley Street Baptist Church members. She notes church youth meetings and a June lawn party by the King’s Daughters raised 60, with one third donated to the home opened in 1889 for soldiers' widows and chronic invalids. the new hospital serves bedbound patients. Funds are welcome and acknowledged promptly.
The New Hampshire Club held its annual dinner at Young's Hotel yesterday. Elected officers include President John McLane and a slate of vice presidents led by Colonel Henry O. Kent and the Hon. Charles H. Sawyer. Executive committee members named are George F. Richards and S. R. Carter, with Elbert Wheeler as secretary and treasurer. Concord's Charles B. Parker elected a new member.
The Portuguese Benevolent Association at their last meeting installed officers for the ensuing year led by President M. J. de Avellar and Vice President John F. Gasper. Other officers included Treasurer A. F. Silveira Financial Secretary Manuel R. Serpa Secretary John R. Carvalho and Corresponding Secretary Joseph I. Mello. Minor offices were filed and a collation was served afterward.
Hudson residents report Deacon J. D. Bugbee cut his hand with a jackknife about three weeks ago. A swelling developed, extending the arm full length, with fear of lockjaw. His condition remains critical but slightly improved.
Lewiston Mo January meeting of Lewiston Mill stockholders voted to issue 400000 dollars of preferred stock. The move is expected to extinguish the debt and provide sufficient capital to resume operations and restart business.
ABridgeport woman credits Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy with saving her after four years of nervous debility hysteria and sleeplessness. She reports regained appetite, renewed vitality, and strength after six bottles, praising the doctor at 34 Temple Place Boston and recommending others to seek free consultation.
Leopold II appoints FR S Mansfield of Boston consul of Belgium covering Massachusetts Maine Vermont and New Hampshire. Mansfield, a Harvard-educated lawyer with U S Supreme Court bar since 1879, has acted as counsel in major France Belgium cases and as general counsel for Union Manufacturing Company. He speaks French, is married to sister of Professor John Trowbridge, and resides in Brookline. His predecessor was S Gill who served twenty years.
A merit concert last evening in Union Hall drew a large audience of union members and friends. The Nugae Conorae Mandolin and Guitar Club performed mandolin and guitar selections with precision, aided by reader Edmund Elton.
The Suffolk Social Club's annual social will be at Gray's Hall South Boston on February 14. Committees report extensive preparations and promise to surpass previous efforts with McInnes's Orchestra providing music.
Chelsea team from Company H First Regiment M V M Chelsea won last night at the Boston Polo Rink beating Suffolk Athletic Club by 12 to 5.
City manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs on all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail attended to promptly. Telephone Tremont 764.
The minority leader James H. Mellen and the Democratic caucus urged Republicans to adopt shorter sessions with six working days. They proposed Saturday sessions and selected Mellen O Brien Shea and Donovan to frame the order. The Senate shows interest in a constitutional convention ballot for November with major topics like biennial elections and woman suffrage.
Washington reports to Congress on Hawaiian affairs including the Walker report and a British project to land a cabin on Hawaiian soil. The president urges prompt consent to a proposed lease, noting reciprocity treaties and Hawaii's sovereignty. Minister Willis disagrees with Admiral Walker on ship departures and British warship presence.
Emil Solomon former financial secretary of John A Kennedy Lodge Odd Fellows New York City was arrested in Waterbury Conn on vagrancy charges. He confessed identity and papers tied him to swindling in Willimantic and other towns while traveling under various names. He had been soliciting railroad fare from lodge members.
A Paine's Furniture Company column explains a simple economy: buyers can save one dollar for every hundred feet between the high priced retail area and Canal street warerooms. The plan is presented as practical and correct based on reader experience.
Cold weather warning accompanies a drastic sale at 39 to 45 Summer Street. Ladies wraps and jackets in chinchilla Persian and red marten are offered from $10 to $150, with long coats up to 45 inches and casual capes discounted. Limited stock urged, purchase ASAP.
The New England Woman Suffrage Association opened at Nashua City Hall with a small audience. Miss Josephine Hall introduced Julia Ward Howe as president who outlined the group’s aims. Speakers included Dr. Henry B. Blackwell Alice Stone Blackwell and F A Yates.
Richard Sugden a leading and wealthy Worcester County manufacturer died at his Spencer home this morning at age 79. Born in England he came to the United States in 1845 and moved to Spencer two years later. In 1888 he donated the town a handsome library building bearing his name.
Medical offer from M. Dewey physician in chief of the late Medical Co. announces free treatment and examinations. Services run daily with hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Locations listed as 14 Boylston Street Rooms.
In Berlin on January 9, police house calls led to the arrest of two prominent anarchists, Gross a printer and Weiss a joiner. The editor of Der Sozialist and other noted agitators face imminent arrest as authorities tighten control.
In New London on January 9 George Littlefield aged 60 end his life by shooting himself in the breast at Mystic.
Boston Corporation Counsel Bailey proposed a uniform 6 cent transfer system ending free transfers and 8 cent checks, arguing free transfers are impractical. Chairman Sanford and others debated legality and public reaction as witnesses described cheating with transfers. Hearing adjourned to Feb. 8.
The Cotton Growers Protective Association met in Jackson with governors and representatives from Southern states. Governor Stone urged building small factories near cotton fields to process the crop and raise prices. A plan to cut acreage was favored, but the method remains unresolved amid admission of overproduction.
The Rev. M. H. Abbey, Free Will Baptist pastor at West Charleston, died instantly last evening while leading a union service in Newport Vermont. He had just spoken the word Lord and fell in prayer. He was 74 and leaves a wife whom he had married only weeks ago.
HH Williams managing owner of the wrecked Job H. Jackson Jr. arrived in Provincetown to aid the Seamen's Aid Society. He pledged a gratuity of zero dollars for gratuitous aid rendered to the wrecked seamen from the schooner.
Vice President Stevenson remains in Asheville North Carolina with his family as his daughter Mary is in critical condition and it is unclear when he will travel back to Washington. His son Lewis stays at his wife’s bedside who is also seriously ill. In Bloomington, DL
It is announced that in future the steamers of the Hamburg American line will dock at Southampton rather than landing passengers by tender. The notice came from Southampton on January 9.
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