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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1896
Page
8
L A Gilbert, famed Chicago land dealer aged over 60, helped shape suburbs like Woodlawn Brookdale and Oak Park. He credits Paine's Celery Compound for curing rheumatism and insomnia after years of ventures in the Rockies and travels.
The State Board of Savings Bank Commissioners issued the first part of its annual report to the Legislature noting 187 savings banks and 32 trust companies with combined assets of 585,469,879. Deposits rose 22,491,843 to 30,768,468 while the guaranty fund climbed 1,210,325 and undivided profits gained 323,288. The average account was 337.25 with total deposits per depositor 66.52, suggesting many small savers are flocking to banks. Seven new trust companies opened, and the board criticized the number of trusts, noting fourteen charters lapsed in 1895.
A jolly sleighing party was held Monday evening organized by six young workers in the typewriting department of Jordan Marsh & Co. Attendees included Nellie Crowe Sadie McNulty Belle McNulty Minnie Elliot Amy Morse Mamie Foey and many others from Jamaica Plain and local towns.
The Roxbury Homeopathic Dispensary met at 144 Warren Street for its annual gathering. Treasurer’s report shows year expenditures of 2137.42 with a year end deficit of 224.59. officers include President Francis W. Kittredge and Secretary Mrs. W. L. Jackson. trustees listed include Dr. W. L. Jackson and Henry A. Morse among others.
A banker from the Morgan group says the syndicate remains intact despite fears of a tight money market in February. He notes banks will issue additional currency to back bond purchases, easing circulation and supporting the loan’s success, with Boston banks expected to help finance the issue.
The Board of Trade adopts William W. Crapo’s report criticizing the U S financial system. It cites greenbacks and silver certificates totaling about 845 million dollars, a gold reserve of 100 million, and warns that retirement of legal tender notes is the natural remedy to avoid currency contraction and government gold obligations.
The Chicago Board of Trade adopted a resolution at a large meeting petitioning Congress to enact laws to permanently retire and cancel all United States notes and Sherman Treasury notes to prevent business disaster and preserve the nation’s honor.
Supreme Court judge Morton ordered Walter Pride two years old be given to his father William Pride of Farmington New Hampshire. The child had been raised by the grandmother Effie Saunders of Lynn after the mother died. custody petitions remain in Probate Court Essex County with possible further hearings after the temporary transfer.
Winthrop businessmen O E Lewis and O E Belcher plan a summer expansion with a new steamer line to Cottage Park. A channel will be cut from the Apple Island back channel to Bartlett Park, and material will be deposited on Snake Island near the high water mark. Donovan of Columbian Dredging receives license to move dredged material to improve Cottage and Woodside parks for bathing.
A Christian Endeavorer argues the society should not ally with any political party yet must influence public reform. The writer asserts its role in promoting good citizenship and patriotism while remaining independent, citing the Boston convention stance that a good Christian is a good citizen.
In the Senate Mr. Lodge offered a coast defence loan amendment for 100 million dollars in coin payable in twenty years, with subscriptions opening July 1, 1896. The bill funds forts and guns, with a five million dollar annual sinking fund. A pension dispute over General Cogswell’s widow follows, with Allen and others opposing higher payments and Lodge defending the late general’s record. The session votes to retain 75 dollars monthly pensions despite attempts to cut to 50.
A publicity filled sale listing reduced prices on socks underwear coats caps sweaters and more. Deals include Camel's Hair Socks Merino Underwear Velvet Ear Muffs and various jackets overcoats and shoes with prices noted for men women and children. The ad promotes large discounts on durable goods and states SUMMER ST open Monday and Saturday nights.
In a committee of the whole the House debated the general pension appropriation bill with Rep Northway arguing pensions are gratuities and not vested rights. He attacked Pension Bureau policy as unfriendly and unjust, urging protections against unwarranted pension drops. Other members pressed amendments tying pension reductions to proven fraud, and the session adjourned at 4 15.
The House committee on military affairs reported favorably a Senate bill to repeal the prohibition on appointing former officers who joined the Confederacy. The Military Academy appropriation bill was also agreed to.
In Goldsmith Hall on Sunday night Division 23 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Roxbury installed officers led by County Treasurer Felix Gallagher. New officers include William A. Ryan president Thomas Dolan vice president C J Collins recording secretary John L Sullivan financial secretary Patrick Mahan treasurer. Speakers included Gallagher Ryan Butler O Mahoney McGowan and Corrigan.
West End motormen vent frustration over sand box abolition affecting stopping distances. They note six wheel cars face trouble as tracks become greasy and brakes must be applied before sand can be deployed, risking accidents if a pedestrian is nearby. Passengers and women’s skirts cited as prompting change. The Postman reports consensus that sand boxes helped sudden stops.
At the organization’s annual meeting the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children announced new directors headed by Charles F. Atkinson and several Boston area officials. Treasurer Atkinson reported about $7,000 in legacies and $18,000 in expenses. The general agent Frank B. Fay summarized the year with 1221 new cases affecting 2993 children and 5571 total children involved, plus 597 cases in court and 1486 placed in homes or institutions.
Public rush follows notice that 1000 introductory sets are available from the New England Newspaper Syndicate at 1 dollar down and one year of payments. Regular price 42 dollars per set. Orders to 507 Washington Street Boston with shipping by express or freight.
The archdeacon of the Anglican church in Demerara, British Guiana, who had returned to England for health reasons, disappeared a week ago. His hat was found on the Serpentine in Hyde Park this morning and authorities believe he may have drowned himself. Searches are underway for his body.
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