13 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1892
Page
1
Lightning shifts occur as Everett announces Bennett to head the committee or team, replacing Bliss. Bennett brings expectant leadership from local sports or civic group, signaling a quick restructuring and new direction for the organization.
Boston legislative records reveal shifts in the rapid transit committee with Mr Bennett of Everett named chair, Mr Bliss briefly displaced, and various West End positions showing mixed support in 1890. The piece highlights party lines, new members, and the lingering West End influence on transit policy. You Can't Like It.
The Legislature met briefly with the House adjourning after ten minutes and the Senate after five. A correction to committee assignments was announced, and a discussion at the Public Library featured Superintendent Abbott explaining daily newspaper intake, bound volumes, and a complaint box while noting 25,000 books added in the past year.
The Prison Commission report to the House shows higher maintenance costs at 138 407 dollars due to more prisoners and pricier provisions. The average daily inmate count reached 612, with 615 in custody, the highest since 1852, and 158 yearly commitments including 18 reoffenders.
Boston Public Library will open some rare unpublished papers to the public including Eld notes on New York in 1779 1780 and ten letters from Earl Percy to Dr Percy 1774 1778. Trustee Abbott defends the move amid calls from youth and a prior Puck editorial. The library retains humor titles like Life Punch Fliegende Blaetter to balance materials.
The ongoing battle over the fate of James A. Trefethen and the Emily Davis case continues as police and the Davis family dispute whereabouts and witnesses. New statements touch wagon tracks on Wellington bridge and possible hotel room alibi, with neighbors and Postmen recalling frequent visits to the Davis shop and questions about Lena Davis’s associations. The Davis family plans to move to Bethel, Maine, as Mrs. Davis shows improving health and the search for truth remains unsettled.
Boston business circles discuss The Post exclusive of January 11 detailing E D Winslow and the Maverick Bank collapse. A letter reveals mixed memories, accusing notes and a view of Winslow’s humanity, exile, and alleged ring involvement, with emphasis on mercy to the poor and lasting reputational damage.
Forecast for Wednesday. For New England rain with southeast winds. For New York light snow, slightly colder with variable winds. Issued from Washington on January 12 at 8 p m.
The steamship Australia reports the whaling bark John P. West burned to the water's edge five miles off Diamond Head on January 5. crew saved. Also, the British steamer Miranda from Hartlepool for Delaware Breakwater and Baltimore is ashore near Pope's Island nine miles north of Assateague. Neat company sent aid.
Columbus reports both chambers voted for United States Senator today. Senate tallies show John Sherman with 18 votes and James F Neal with 8. House results list Sherman at 98 votes and Neal at 29 as lawmakers debate eligibility of Rice before postponing action to Wednesday.
A historical notice claims Dr Bull s Cough Syrup rapidly and permanently cures troublesome throat diseases advancing a medical remedy and advertising its effectiveness.
A bulletin records arrivals and departures of ships on January dates in 1900 era routes. Vessels include Lancastrian Lake Huron Nessmore Lord O Neill Scandia Benledi Lake Winnipeg Bergen land dlavonia Queen Cephalonia Lepanto and Fulda arriving or sailing between Boston New York Philadelphia Liverpool Hamburg Antwerp Genoa Dublin and London. Strong entities: Lancastrian Lake Huron Nessmore Scandia Benledi Lake Winnipeg Queen Cephalonia Lepanto Fulda Seilly Islands Lizard Gibraltar Antwerp Genoa Liverpool Hamburg Baltimore New York Glasgow.
An advertisement extols Salvation Oil as the best remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia, arguing it provides superior relief compared with other treatments and urging readers to try the product.
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