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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
2
This morning 380 men and 20 women at Westinghouse Electric Company in East Pittsburg were notified of a 25 percent pay cut. They protested as unjust since many have been working only half time and walked out. Rumors say other departments may cut wages tomorrow affecting up to 1000 more workers.
Captain McLean of the Borderer brings 168% logs of mahogany from Great River Nicaragua. Captain Fuller, home recovering from diphtheria, resumes command of Shawmut and sails to Baltimore. Forest Abbey sails from Hamburg to Boston for William Johnston & Co. Minia reenters harbor after repairs. Clerks Frothingham and others resume duties. Samson gains Colon command while Paine joins Colon. Barks Santiago and Clan McLeod arrive from Melbourne with Australia wool.
Mrs Laura Ormiston Chant spoke on national music at the New England Conservatory Beneficent Society annual meeting. Mrs Mary A Livermore presided and addressed. Officers of 795 were re elected. Music from the conservatory enlivened the gathering followed by a reception in the parlors.
Almanac style boast for 1896 featuring Post or your newsdealer distribution and readership appeal. Claims of completeness and quality target reliable information for customers and vendors.
Edward Henann a 73 year old German resident shot himself with a double barreled fowling piece early this morning in Newport He had suffered Bright's disease and feared being a tax on his daughter with whom he lived He moved to Newport two months ago from Roslindale Massachusetts where he had lived for years His remains will be taken back to Roslindale.
John D. Mouraine a barber of 1 Shute Street Everett was arraigned in Malden District Court yesterday on the charge of setting fire to his house and held in 9000 cash bail for appearance Friday January 24 the case continued to that date.
Patrons will hardly recognize the Court street tailors after recent improvements by the hustling managers. Ceilings and walls are freshly painted white and frescoed, increasing light and aiding customers in selecting goods. Splaine and Fitzpatrick are known for high quality work and integrity.
The steamer Barnstable was seized in the United States District Court by owners G Ball F L Davis and J W Green of the schooner Fortuna. Fortuna was sunk off Highland Light on Tuesday evening, with nine crew members drowned.
Miss Emily Sing aged 19 from Somerville has been missing since October. She lived with her uncle Duke at 190 Somerville Avenue. A December letter to her uncle said she was well and happy but refused to reveal her living location. Police are pursuing leads.
The American Wringer Co at 13 and 1 Broadway extension advertises wringers and sweepers for homes and cars. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders and telephone service via Tremont 764.
The will of J. P. Spaulding, noted as a late millionaire suzZar king, was filed yesterday afternoon in the Suffolk probate office. It contains no public bequests.
The late James H. Mellen of Curtis, Davis & Co. Cambridge filed a will in Middlesex Probate Court. It bequeaths 100 dollars to Cambridge City Hospital and 1990 dollars to Avon Place Home. The remainder goes to his family.
Frank H. Rice alias West, a Boston forger, gained trust from Mr Palmer of Houston Maine by feigning love for his daughter. Rice forged a $40 check and stole the man’s checkbook. Palmer appeared at headquarters to report the scam and was reimbursed the full amount before returning to Maine.
The schooner Swift was wrecked today near Peterhead and six members of her crew were drowned.
Mrs Cecilia Doherty died at 21 Union Park after a long illness from diabetes. A respected Boston charity figure, she helped St Mary’s Church and numerous civic causes. She leaves six children James A Charles Henry A Cornelius F and George and daughter Carrie. Funeral from 21 Union Park Saturday at 8:30 with solemn high mass at the Cathedral and burial at Calvary.
Police from Division 4 raided a building at 6 Warrenton Place and seized a printing press two boxes of type forty six manifolds sheets one hundred forty blank slips and a dream book. Officers arrested Louis Stevens Ired Foster and Kate aged thirty eight twenty one and thirty percent years for presence near gaming implements.
President Eliot of Harvard would not comment last evening on the denunciation directed at him by Miss Susan B. Anthony.
Charles Born a 30 year old from Lansing Mich is jailed in Boston on $2000 bond awaiting grand jury action on forgery of a $25 note. He claims love for 17 year old Katie Exiner of East Brookline Street, with a past in New York and Sing Sing, and a history of deception and theft after arriving in Boston six weeks ago.
The court martial for Captain Mitten of Company M Sixth Infantry at Lowell entered its second session at the South Armory on Wednesday evening. The charges were read and objections raised by defense counsel Mr Bent. Trial to be continued next week with Colonel Bogan, regiment commander, as principal witness.
Fire started this evening in a room on the fourth floor of the Grand Union Hotel in Stamford. B. R. Dobbs a New York cyclopedia agent occupied the room. his 3 year old son was alone and burned nearly to a cinder. Building damage described as slight.
An advertisement touts a universal remedy claiming to relieve and cure a wide range of illnesses from bronchitis and broken bones to colds and coughs. It lists numerous ailments and bodily pains as conditions the product can treat, urging readers to trust its restorative powers.
Vintage promotional pamphlet touts Johnson's Anodyne Liniment 1810 origin by Dr. A Johnson. Claims wide cures internal external use and household remedy with testimonials, price six bottles for two dollars, distributed by Johnson & Co Boston.
The Senate named a committee to investigate Senators James, Jones, and Dingus for alleged railroad pass use, with power to report at any moment. The action aims to unseat them if Republicans in the House push the plan. The accused are charged with accepting transportation passes in violation of state law.
Annapolis Md Jan 16 Today's ballot for United States Senator to succeed Mr Gibson was not materially changed as compared with yesterday s vote.
The Newfield arrived in Halifax after a weeklong search for the second Eling boat. No trace found, but eight survivors from the wreck were brought in an open boat and sent to hospital for treatment. Several are badly frozen and may need amputation.
Premier Greenway wins a sweeping victory at the polls in Manitoba on January 15 over his plan of national schools for all and no federal coercion. Returns show thirty-two Greenway supporters four opposition and four independents elected.
New Haven January 16. Professor Arthur M. Wheeler head of Yale history speaks on the Monroe doctrine. He questions the claim of divine sanction for American expansion and criticizes President Grover Cleveland’s policy as a potential cause for war with England.
The Roofers Protective Union elected officers for the term with Dennis Scannell as president and others named. The Printing Press Feeders Union also announced its officers led by D. J. McDonald and Edmund A. Rockett. A party at G A R Hall hosted by Professor McLean drew about fifty couples with a long list of attendees and a 11:45 p m farewell.
A saga fishing fleet leaves St. John’s Newfoundland for Placentia after bay fishery failures. The ships carry what cargoes they can as they move along with hopes of new catches and markets.
In Nashville Tennessee on January 16 Professor Fagar E Puryear was fatally wounded in a duel with Professor John Harrell. A young woman is noted as a figure in the case.
Everett restaurant owner C. W. Cook vanishes after promising a 20 cent turkey dinner at the United States Dining Room on Green Street. Landlord A. G. Whitney evicts him for unpaid rent while creditors descend, and Cook’s family in Chelsea Street denies knowledge of his whereabouts as patrons face a suspended breakfast service.
The Lieutenant-Governor acting for Governor Greenhalge pardoned Peter Corcoran, serving a two year sentence for breaking and entering, due to serious illness. He remains in prison awaiting papers. release may come today and he would go to his relatives.
James McElroy a 37 year old florist of 303 Lamartine street West Roxbury attempted to board a moving train at the Jamaica Plain station of the New York New Haven Hartford early yesterday morning. He fell sustaining a compound skull fracture and died at Massachusetts General Hospital shortly before 1 o clock.
A. O. H. convention of the new directory for Suffolk county will meet in Dexter Hall Wells Memorial building next Sunday. Important business is anticipated including a requisition for forming a new division and a likely discussion of a Patrick's Day parade.
Made to order two parts forty pounds best tick full size for ten dollars at A W Wheeler and Co s Manufacturers sixty three and sixty five Hanover street Boston opposite American House social catalog notice with pricing and address.
The life of Charles Theodore Russell is traced from his stand for educational equality for Black children to his political rise in Massachusetts. He served in the State Legislature and Senate, led campaigns for Whig and Democratic sides, helped recruit Massachusetts troops, led Cambridge as mayor, chaired judiciary committees, and held prominent roles in Congregational and civic organizations. He and Mrs. Russell raised ten children, with several descendants attaining notable public roles.
Albert P. Burleigh’s funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the Waverly House Charlestown under Joseph Webb Lodge of Masons. A Boston delegation including Commandery Emmanna St Paul Chapter and others attended. Rev C R Brown of Winthrop Congregational Church officiated. The body was moved to Saco Maine yesterday for interment in Laurel Hill cemetery.
Washington dispatch reports the death of Thomas Charnum a noted Washington correspondent and former Treasury agent in El Paso Texas He died in Conshocken Pennsylvania this morning of consumption He compiled the Democratic campaign handbook of 1938 and was widely known for his political writings.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Dr Bull's Cough Syrup to ease coughs and cold symptoms during the winter season. It highlights soothing relief and simple self care for discomforting respiratory issues.
A New Hampshire woman and several Concord residents describe dramatic improvements after using Puritana Professor Crosby’s formula. They report restored appetite steadier strength and relief from years of dyspepsia. Police Chief Locke predicts Puritana could save millions as its merits become known.
Sealed proposals to supply beef for public institutions in accordance with specifications may be obtained at the Commissioner of the Institutions Department office 14 Beacon Street. Proposals will be received until Wednesday January 22 1896 at 11 oclock am and publicly opened and read. A B Heath Commissioner.
Scaled proposals to supply mutton for public institutions will be received at the Office of the Commissioner of the Institutions Department 14 Beacon street until Wednesday January 22 1896 at 11 o clock a m when some proposals will be publicly opened A B Heath Commissioner
Sealed proposals to supply fish for public institutions will be received at the Commissioner of the Institutions Department office, 14 Beacon Street, until Wednesday January 22 1896 at 11 o clock a m. Proposals will be publicly opened. A B Heath Commissioner. Also proposals for granite edgestone and catch basins to be delivered at Deer Island with same deadline and opening details.
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