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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
8
Presto posts markdowns with prices shown in pounds and dollars for suits overcoats and trousers. The sale covers sizes 34 to 44 across the assortment with every style considered good. Stores stay open Saturday until 6 PM.
Yale's academic body met to review a burlesque of the Paterson murder trial by seniors during a college gathering. After hearing explanations, the faculty voted that no expulsion was warranted and that public opinion should handle the matter. the incident is considered closed.
Jeremiah J. Keniley inspector of plumbing wrestled with two burglars at his brother's Temple street shop. He captured one man, Thomas Hennessy of Philadelphia, 28, a waiter, charged with breaking and entering and larceny. Hennessy claimed poverty drove him to crime. Keniley sustained only minor bruises. Later that day eight charges were filed against Keniley by the Board of Health with a Monday hearing, though he refused to vacate his office.
At the American Irish Historical Society annual dinner in New York City on January 24 the officers elected were President-general John D. Crimmins New York vice president-general Thomas H Carter Helena Montana secretary-general Thomas Hamilton Murray Woonsocket Rhode Island treasurer-general John Tr Linehan Concord New Hampshire librarian Thomas B Lawlor New York City. Former President Thomas J Gargan of Boston presided. Father Bodfish of Canton Massachusetts read a memorial to the late Father John E Barry vicar-general of Manchester New Hampshire.
New York January 24. The Amherst College Association of New York held its annual dinner with William R. Mead presiding. Speaker W H Lewis of Boston joined in remarks as President Yorris announced the final subscription closed, securing a special endowment fund of 160 dollars.
In connection with the poultry show the National Wyandotte Association elected F A Houdlette of Boston an honorary vice president and James Chester Jr of Philadelphia as president. The National Bantam Association named Philander Williams of Taunton Massachusetts as president.
Proprietor F M Crosby of the Hotel Tuileries on Commonwealth avenue along with Head Waiter J H Troy and Walter Arthur Hamilton were acquitted in Municipal Court by Judge Burke of selling liquor and keeping liquor for sale in the hotel. Judge Burke criticized police testimony while noting lack of a license and ordered seized liquor returned. Crosby called the case a put up job and said the verdict vindicates the hotel’s respectable clientele.
Topeka saloon owners fear a Mrs Nation raid and have erected barricades and hired watchmen to block entrance. Reports say she may arrive soon, prompting preparations to defend doors and deter entry.
Five men who last Tuesday afternoon attempted to eject the Prime family from 157 Portland street Cambridgeport appeared before Judge M Daniels yesterday charged with disturbing the peace. Each appealed from the $10 fine levied. One was fined $10 for larceny.
William H. Nickerson of Lynn was struck by a hack on Atlantic Avenue yesterday. He sustained a cut over the eye and a severe scalp wound.
Sadie Jones a colored woman was arrested on the charge of relieving A. D. Benway of 150 dollars and was held in 50 dollars for the grand jury yesterday.
Luther H. Bailey aged three of 30 Greenleaf Street Quincy was arrested yesterday in Boston charged as a fugitive from justice from New York pending action on the warrant.
Portland Maine January 24 John Mc Lain will be released tomorrow from detention and from all suspicion of the murder of Clifford Mosher.
The Vercelli Hotel in Hayward faced closure amid a police licensure dispute. Officials denied political influence, noting the innholders’ license had lapsed for lack of proper equipment while the backer denied ties to Representative Russell. Owner Mrs. Vercelli has added fourteen bedrooms and seeks restoration of the innholders’ license, with the liquor license still tied to the decision.
An accord between the Typothete executive committee and Typographical Union officers, ratified at Wells Memorial Hall, ends the potential Boston book and job office strike. It sets a minimum wage of 16 dollars weekly for the first year, 16.50 dollars for the next two, and 35 cents per thousand for typesetting, with recognition of the union. The agreement starts February 1 and lasts three years unless a change is requested by any party.
Annie McCauley an 18 year old orphan was intercepted walking along the railroad near Rockland and taken to the police station to explain. She said she left Rockland to reach the Marcella Street Home in Boston from which she was sent three years ago and alleged mistreatment at the home. Chief Ripley will conduct an inquiry.
Concord New Hampshire January 24 Francis Dana once master at St Pauls School and Newport lawyer turns jail inmate in Sullivan county jail Newport for refusing to pay a 12 dollar whipping fine at 50 cents a day He sends a poem to his Newport club praising calm leisure away from outside troubles and costs. The piece contrasts shackled discipline with imaginary carefree days inside prison walls.
Arthur Hayes aged 31 was arrested by Station 7 police yesterday on a breaking and entering charge at the Jeffries Yacht Club house. He resides at 248 Paris Street.
Former Chelsea mayor Frank B. Fay marked his eightieth birthday at his home last evening. A gathering of prominent Chelsea residents attended to honor the occasion.
In Santiago de Cuba on January 24 a political dispute led to fire destroying 1500 acres of sugar cane on Josephs Rigney's Cei hehueca plantation near Manzanillo. Rigney had opposed Cuban tribute during the war against Spain and supported a Spanish garrison for two years. eventually Cuban authorities set the property ablaze, sparing only the mill valued at about $1,000,000.
Samuel Kingsford Goodman a nine year old son of the New York Central assistant traffic manager was traveling from New York to Pomfret when he bought choleroform in Willimantic. He awoke to find himself shaken by a Norwich policeman outside the station and his money missing.
Fred Herwig aged 15 suffered severe burns today when he fell into a vat of boiling alkali at the Peabody bleachery. Doctors fear for his life as he fights for recovery from the injury.
New York on January 24 boxer Joe Walcott and attorney George Weinberg were arraigned on charges from Donna Gordon alleging they gave her knockout drops and robbed her of diamonds valued at 21% on January 8.
A Morris Heights company builds an eighty six foot steam yacht for Guy Norman based on Arthur Binney designs. The vessel will be seventy eight feet on the water line and twelve feet beam with a twelve knot speed for five hours. It should be ready by May 15 and will operate mainly at Newport for races.
Rome reports Signor Saracco delivering praise for Queen Victoria in the Chamber of Deputies. A Socialist, Signor Morgari, interrupted with a shouted allegiance to the Boers, saying Long live the Boers.
A complimentary banquet marks twenty five years of service by John Knox Marshall as superintendent of the Bethany Sun. The event recognizes his long tenure and leadership within the institution.
The Bethany Sunday School, linked with Harvard Church in Brookline, received a dedication last evening at the Vendome Hotel. Addresses were given by Mr. Marshall, Assistant Superintendent A. S. Lovett, and Secretary Cleveland Floyd.
William H. Hogan aged nineteen was held for the grand jury yesterday on the charge of breaking and entering the store of Angus McDonald at 1198 Tremont Street.
Mrs George Cornwallis-West recalls Queen Victoria's humility and humanity. She narrates Victoria comforting a blinded war hero and reflects on the Queen's care for the Maine hospital ship crew. The account honors Victoria's sorrowful dignity at Westminster Abbey and her lasting bond with the English speaking world.
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