26 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
1
A report notes thermometer readings spanning from 68 above to 36 below zero with seven above in Boston. The article highlights wide temperature swings and regional variance in readings.
The article details a severe cold spell sweeping the country with Gouverneur New York recording the coldest readings in the union while Boston and other cities report subzero wind chill. It notes Key West warmth and mentions political chatter about cabinet picks including Coolidge and Gage amid the winter weather.
A Boston sale listing by Museum Exchange at 21 Tremont St lists buyers and shops including Arthur H. ONeill 819 Tremont, J J Parker 232 Tremont, Press Cafe 263 Washington, J L Reardon 182 North Beacon, W R Rich 160 Federal, Robbins Nichols 1 Bow, Conrad Saxer 827 Tremont, Weeks Potter 360 Washington, W Willoughby 2 Maverick, West Jenney 101 Broad, Wetherell 208 Hanover, Williams 1 Franklin, Woodbury 77 Devonshire, and Woodbury Co East Boston among others.
In a crowded aldermanic chamber the city clerkship went to J Mitchell Galvin as seven to five supporters backed him. Seven aldermen including Lott Paige and Presho backed Galvin while W F Donovan and others supported Fred C Gilpatric. Debates included cost comparisons and calls for businesslike administration.
Head of the Navy Congressman John F Fitzgerald arrived from Washington and spoke to a Post reporter praising a Navy secretary from Boston district over a Treasury post for the city He urged Massachusetts citizens to petition Major McKinley to honor a local man with the Navy portfolio to boost Boston’s influence and aid.
A Chicago special reports Ly man J. Gage will be Secretary of the Treasury, with political opposition withdrawn after his 1892 Harrison support and tariff plank stance. Gage's selection is described as nearly as certain as Senator Sherman for Secretary of State.
A newspaper note details wind increasing to 36 to 40 mph by 1 pm, then subsiding to 24 mph by 6 pm. The temperature fell to 14 degrees and stayed low overnight, with the forecast predicting lighter winds today.
Five men from Boston, en route to Solon, Maine, reached South Norridgewock after a 30 mile walk in 15 degrees below zero. They were denied shelter at several houses until the hotel owner learned they were strangers. The freezing ordeal left several with severely frozen feet. two may need amputation. Most are Swedes with funds to pay their hotel bills.
A vast Boston Caledonian Club celebration marked the 138th Burns anniversary with a concert, readings, exhibition dancing, and a grand march. Attendees included Chief Hudson and dignitaries, while a six foot plaster Burns medallion by Hugh Cairns dominated the stage with banners and flags.
A severe storm in the Gulf of Cadiz near San Lucate has resulted in the loss of twenty four fishing boats. Rescue efforts and outcry follow as authorities assess the maritime disaster and its impact on local crews and families.
Melrose loses its three story wooden high school at Emerson street and Lake avenue to a blaze started by a defective flue at 5 45 pm. Insurance covers about 20000. 250 pupils to be housed at the new Wyoming grammar school in ten days as the town plans a $100000 brick high school.
Detroit police announced Alonzo N. Thayer, jailed in Boston for vagrancy, was not the man sought in connection with the Mt Eliot outrages and not the suspect in the Boston case.
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