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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1892
Page
8
A Boston newspaper invites readers to guess how long a six foot beeswax candle will burn. Three closest estimates win free roundtrip fares and ten nights in Chicago for the World's Fair. Entries open now with daily coupons through March 1.
The Boston Board of Aldermen reviewed annual estimates totaling 18 600 420 with 16 077 480 in department funds and 13 600 420 by the Mayor, a net decrease of 2 477 060. Proposals included light improvements with naphtha lamps, sewerage expansion, street and park works, and calls for flag restitution, police regulation, and grant of licenses for sparring exhibition at Music Hall.
The A. Shuman & Company Mutual Benefit Association held its thirteenth annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall with 200 couples in the grand march. George E. Stone directed the floor. notable attendees included A. Shuman family members, Alderman Weston Lewis, Dr. J. G. Rowe, W. E. Simmons, David F. Barry, Isaac Rosnosky, J. F. Mullen, and A. J. Cumming among others. The event showcased the association’s 500 membership and benefits culture.
A Post reporter infiltrates a dim Hope Place policy den at North Russell Street, watches doors refuse to open, and notes five men entering the rear Cambridge Street stars. Police, alerted by the expose, suspend games in Hone Place and tighten scrutiny on similar West End venues.
A massive blast at Phenix Powder Mills in Cruxvo Central City West Virginia destroys the mill. Five workers die and many are injured as up to twenty-five tons of powder burn and debris spread for miles. Names of the dead and injured include superintendent Axure Liviuxasronx and architect Epwrxton among others. Emergency crews cordon the area as buildings collapse and the glare lights the dawn sky.
In Lancaster Ohio at 6 30 this morning a natural gas explosion destroyed a 20 room brick residence owned by Judge John Brasse and damaged two churches and about fifty houses. The judge was in his study and hurled 100 feet from the home while his wife and children were rescued from the second floor amid injuries. Four servants escaped with minor scratches as the town reels from the blast that left the house in ruins.
Boxing fans can expect a strong lineup at Music Hall next Monday night January 25 with George Dixon to face Frank Maguire in a six round bout. Dolly Lyons meets Tommy Connelly, followed by Arthur Chambers versus Patsey Sheppard. Local pros and amateurs will battle for medals under a police-checked license.
A Municipal Court judge notes the existing city ordinance targets only horse cars, as it specifies vehicles with animals. The board of police urges the Aldermen to amend the ordinance to apply to electric cars to prevent cars from approaching within ten feet of each other.
Senator Henry Parkman has consented to serve as chairman and Alpheus Sanford as clerk, a move expected to settle factional issues. The twenty five member committee on permanent organization will meet Thursday evening for final action on nominations to the full committee on January 27.
About 6 oclock last evening Mary Fitzpatrick aged 72 of 7 Bradford Street was knocked down while crossing Washington Street at Union Park Street by an electric car. She was taken to City Hospital in the police ambulance from Station 5 where only severe contusions were found.
Grand Army posts across the state prepare for the national encampment in Washington next September. Eight to ten posts have rail bookings with New York and New England, including Essex county and a Lowell post, with many more expected to travel. Most will depart Boston on Sunday September 18, using special trains and Norwich line steamers. Providence area posts seek special transportation and housing near the capital.
Simeon Robinson left Greenville to cross Moosehead Lake and was reported overdue. A search found his body Sunday afternoon in Dutton place four miles from Kineo. He went ashore while lost, fell over the bank on return to the lake, and died. His horse was frozen.
A regional ad notes California wines priced at $1 per gallon with a bundle of four bottles. It lists BLANCSARD and FARRAR and cites locations 24 to 17 Dock So. and 24 Henanti Malifa.
San Francisco reports the bark P. J. Carleton sailed from Baltimore to San Diego with 1500 tons Cumberland coal. She battled a Cape Horn storm, returned to Montevideo to discharge and repair, left Aug. 3 for the Cane of Good Hope route, and reappeared after 303 days at sea. A separate note says Theo Lowell police captured a 20 year old incendiary named Fred Carrier confessing to five fires causing over $40,000 in losses.
The January sessions detail argued cases including mass agricultural college mandamus, Willard Sears vs Kings County Elevated Railway, Frank Steffe vs Old Colony Railroad, and numerous Suffolk division matters. Unfinished business lists many cases with judges Barrett, Rider and others. divorce and equity actions advance to subsequent hearings.
First Session before Judge Sherman lists seven tort actions against Fall of Babylon proprietors over noise and odors from Oakland Garden show last summer. Amendments allowed to vary testimony dates. cases continued to end of January list. Attorneys named for plaintiffs and defendants.
In Suffolk Massachusetts on January 18 judge Forses admitted multiple wills to probate for individuals including John Trull Hattie J Walker Annie E Wilson Mary L Williams John C Hood John Mitchell Thomas F Green M Louisa K Minchin Mary Boyle Richard Barry and others Administrations were granted on estates of Johannan Connell Julia Butler Gerald Fitzgerald Honora Colbert Kate L Gaffy Francis C Hastings Mary O Neill William D Jenkins Ellen Dolan Thomas Williams Bridget Kingston Alice Christopher Lucretia Hinke Abigail L Warren Honora Kilroy Abby Gray Anna B Burnham George H Young Louisa W Mathews Margaret W Putnam Catherine L Cronan Charlotte A Perry James Ayer Mary Crowley Frederick E Wright Michala Murphy Ellen Dolan Hannah Waxman Michael Welch Samuel A Alten John P Larson Ellen Scanlin Saminson Warren James McCarthy Mary A Robbins Ann McCarthy and John J O Hara.
In Cambridge Middlesex Is this Jan 15, Bonn J 6900 Florence Holt sues John M Noyes both Stoneham for 25000 damages for breach of promise of marriage. 1961 Arthur Hughes sues James Tuttle Acton for 30000 damages for alleged alienation of wife affections. Attorneys listed for both sides. Other case numbers include Bourget v City of, Connors v same, Langinald Rev and Wakefield water matters, plus Ordway compt v Russell.
Superior Court Dedham Jan 18. Annie M Browne sues for 10000 death of son on railroad. Verdict for defendant. Lawyers listed. Also listed cases: Perch, Hart, Carey, Mellionid, Carberry, Castignoni, Billings, Heffernen. Unclear rest of docket entries.
The inquest board for the wrecked cutter Gallatin met aboard the cutter Woodbury at Lockwood's wharf East Boston at 10 30 yesterday under Captain Fengar. The day focused on official correspondence chart examinations and preparation, with the inquest expected to continue for several days. The investigation resumes in the morning.
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