28 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1896
Page
1
In a long distance interview with the Boston Post Captain Jamison and Commander O Reilley state the steamer St Paul remains unmoved since Sunday, is safe, and will be pulled off Wednesday. They deny racing and note no gold was removed.
In Yonkers New York a burglar entered Edmund Tucker’s house and killed his wife Mrs. Tucker who was about to become a mother after she cried out. The assailant beat and choked her and injured the couple’s 5 year old son who was in the house. The burglar escaped with jewelry and clothing.
Lawrence January 27 1896 T H Kelley and Sons report stronger December sales for the Booming Post with a six month gain of 1415 copies and December surpassing November by 480 copies. The itemized figures cover August through December and show overall growth.
The Lawrence Aldermen adopted an order authorizing the Mayor to petition the General Court for an act replacing life tenure with a four year term for marshals and police, aiming for a four year appointment with annual retirement of a quarter. Henry A. Musk and Emil C. Steigler joined the Board of Health. Byron Truell William P. Clark and John L. Brewster elected sinking fund trustees. Dyer Sewall named cemetery director. M. J. Murphy confirmed as second assistant marshal.
Baltimore January 27 President John K Cowen of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will not resign his seat in Congress until the close of the current session.
The Treasury Department received 23 857 World’s Fair medals today and will hold them until the fair commission meets to adopt distribution steps.
In Havana on January 26 27 reports say Spaniards plan guerrilla warfare against patriots as San Domingo bands form to rob and kill. Weyler may be Cuba’s last Spanish governor amid daily revolutions. Gomez’s ill health is denied.
Acting Secretary Wike orders customs to watch for the steamer J. W. Hawkins from New York on a filibuster expedition to Cuba. Senor de Lome cites Calixto Garcia aboard with arms and men. authorities prepare intercepts off Florida and near Key West as Raleigh and Montgomery head to sea.
New York January 27 Mayor Strong reacted to Senator Platts interview by offering 500 dollars for authentic proof of bribery or corruption by any of his appointees or subordinates and 50 dollars for a substantiated case regarding offers to Republican leaders to betray the organization.
Berlin marked the Emperor’s 37th birthday with divine service and a reception at the schloss. Prince von Hohenlohe received the Grand Commander of the House of Hohenzollern, and Baron Hammerstein-Loxten was decorated with the Red Eagle. The imperial family attended a birthday banquet. Prince Bismarck telegraphed congratulations.
A blast at a Cardiff area colliery in Tylertown traps fifty four miners underground. Fifteen bodies recovered, forty three remain missing as the town reels from the disaster.
Official returns from Frankfort KY on January 27 show United States Senate tally with Hunter at 63 votes, Blackburn 56, Hazelrigg 8, Willson 1, Bate 1, totaling the 6 needed for a choice.
The American Peace Society directors met yesterday and passed resolutions calling for a permanent tribunal to adjudicate all issues unresolved by diplomacy between England and the United States.
Michael De Costa, 32, a French national from Braintree, was stabbed just above the heart after an argument with five Italian men aboard a northbound ferry. He collapsed at Hanover and Battery streets and was taken to hospital in critical condition. police pursued multiple suspects, with one description issued, but the attacker remained at large.
Dennis A Mountain born 1839 died at his Dorchester home yesterday afternoon. He joined the Boston police May 2 1872, served at Stations 6 11 4 and the headquarters, became inspector Oct 31 1885 and was discharged Oct 20 1888 after a fraud trial. He confessed to supplying press with Deputy Hanscom information.
The Lynn School Board met and heard finance chair present the current year estimates totaling 230000 dollars. Major costs include teachers payroll 162500 dollars janitors payroll 17300 schoolhouses 13000 ventilation at Whiting School 2000 sanitation 150 printing 1390 fuel 8300 evening of 1800 supplies 12800 manual training school 3800 evening drawing school 1500 miscellaneous 4200. Last year expenditures reached 214765 85 dollars.
The official opening of the Quebec winter carnival drew a immense crowd this afternoon with many visitors in town from the United States. The city was crowded and trains bringing visitors ran full while hundreds crossed the ice bridge over the St. Lawrence.
Dan Creedon defeated Jem Smith in the second round for a purse of £400 at the National Sporting Club in London. The bout lasted under seven minutes.
In Kyle West Virginia on January 27 Thomas Burns fatally shot his stepmother and then killed himself. Burns's wife, driven by grief, attempted suicide with poison but was revived. she is described as a raving maniac.
The House upheld Representative Mellen's amendments and sustained an order requiring the auditor to report departmental expenses for 1884 and 1885 to compare with 1894 and 1895. Republicans failed to narrow the inquiry, signaling a broad probe into lawyers’ fees tied to commissions and departments. The piece argues the public service is becoming outdoor relief for Republicans and cites the Metropolitan Water Commission as a focal point of perceived excess. The cost of state legal hire is placed at 75,000 to 1,000,000, with Boston’s law department running far cheaper per year.
Alderman W F Donovan secured two passed orders at the Boston Board of Aldermen session. One requests the Boston Transit Commission to report the total money paid for legal services, the recipients, and the detailing of services rendered and authority used. The other seeks ordinance committee report an amendment restricting city law officers to city work only.
The Massachusetts Senate and House debated the cost of extra legal hire by state commissions mainly Republican. Frustrated by a broad information request, Rep Jones of Melrose moved to reconsider, while colleagues questioned the scope and cost and Quinn-like figures stirred concern about patronage and extra clerks. The dispute continues as leaders debate access and cost.
London reports that Joseph Chamberlain calls for US cooperation with England to press reforms in Armenia. A Salisbury note invites US join in a joint fleet display in Turkish waters to deter Porte aggression. The Chronicle urges united action, including the possibility of a British and American fleet, to halt Anatolian barbarism.
An opening in a Lynn high school classroom caused plaster to collapse from the ceiling. Few pupils were present. one girl sustained a slight nose cut but no serious injuries were reported.
The cabled request from American residents of the Transvaal asking President Cleveland to appoint a diplomatic agent to protect citizens arrested in the Uitlander conspiracy has reached the State Department. Secretary Olney discussed the matter with the President, with no action yet.
C. E. Davis, manufacturer and optician, advertises complete ocular supplies on Park Street Boston. On premises mail orders accepted for eye glasse and specialties. Store locations Rooms 1 and 2 offer prompt service to customers seeking prescription eyewear.
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