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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1895
Page
6
Boston clothing buyers are urged to visit the Cut Price Sale at E. C. Almy’s to compare genuine markdowns with inflated prices. The ad touts $150,000 of first class clothing bought for regular trade offered at bargain prices and a $1000 for every misstatement of facts or values.
In Haverhill on January 17, strikers swell the ranks at Winchell’s Bradford factory with 150 more workers, prompting a standstill as the injunctions are served and a concert at the Academy of Music raises funds for the strikers. Meyers and King face a municipal court in a related assault case, with witnesses detailing the Friday night melee and a tense court atmosphere.
The Lexow committee released an 18 000 word report detailing police interference at polling places in New York City. It asserts arrests and brutality against Republican voters, enforcement of Tammany Hall interests, illegal registration, and district captain influence. It calls for major police reform, cites extortion and disorderly houses, and recommends a consolidated police superintendency, bi partisan board, civil service controls, and new oversight. The panel commends John W Goff and counsel Jerome and Moss.
The Senate and House met briefly and adjourned to 11 today. Mr Sleeper of Winthrop introduced a bill authorizing a $1,100,000 repair restoration and extension of the front portion of the State House to align with the rear annex drawing by architect Albert W Cobb. Other business included tax and voter impersonation measures and actions on water supply and municipal charges.
The Brighton division of the A O H held its annual installation with Cornelius F. Doherty water registrar officiating and J B O'Higgins assisting. New officers named include Thomas J. Keily president P F Ryan vice president Denis B E McCarthy secretary Michael J Foley financial secretary and Peter J Pettitt treasurer a banquet and speechmaking followed.
The Boston Common Council wrangled over a city investigation order, killing the measure but scheduling a reconsideration. Debates centered on appointing a governor led committee versus a council driven probe, with votes split and a substitute defeated as officials argued over proper oversight and who should testify.
The Scots Charitable Society met last night with about 200 members present. Eight new members joined. deaths reduced the roll to 391. The relief committee aided 997 families. Officers elected include President Louis H. Ross and treasurer John I. Loudon, with Duncan D. Russell as secretary and Rev. George C. Lorimer as chaplain.
Commonwealth Lodge Knights of Pythias held their twenty fifth annual ball and banquet in Cotillon Hall last evening. The grand march was led by Max Frankenstein and a lady, followed by 75 couples. Invited guests included Vice Chancellor James H. Flint, Luther L. Tarbell, F. E. Hall of Quincy, Charles C. Eger ton of Boston, John W. Wiggin, Henry C. Allen of Boston, William K. Ripiey of Boston, Samuel Daniels toastmaster, John E. Jacobs chancellor commander.
Steam therapy claim from D. I. C. A. G. Ferdinand & Co located at 996 Washington Street markets a treatment for grippe. The notice asserts rapid relief and cure potential, citing steam as the principal method and naming the company as provider.
Mayor Edwin A. Curtis and the Roxbury Club welcomed about 300 Highlanders at the club’s Montrose and Warren streets home. The event was social, politics aside, with Mr Maguire receiving a cordial, though later than planned, greeting. Aldermen present included Allen Barry Dever Witt Presho and Flood. The Germania Orchestra provided music as members praised the mayor and his administration.
The calendar issued by Charles EB Perry & Co at 1% Congress street surpasses previous years. Measuring 12 by 22 inches, it features a beautiful young woman amid lush foliage and blossoms, reproducing a Bodenhauser painting. Surmounted with silk fringe, the card has artistic appeal.
The Ward 16 Improvement Association surprised John Slattery at their Mott Street rooms with a gold mounted watch and chain. Guests included Representatives Ryan Keenan and Creed Senator Quinn and Congressman Gartland. A fine music program accompanied the event.
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