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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
6
The Senate discussed paying West Point cadets to attend the inauguration parade, then advanced the Nicaragua Canal bill with long remarks on U S policy toward Britain and Ireland. Amendment failures and procedural moves preceded adjournment with no action on recommittal.
The House debated the conference report on the immigration bill with strong remarks from Rep Bartholdt and Rep Walker. The vote on the conference report ended 116 to 16, followed by a yeas and nays tally of 130 to 117 before adjournment until tomorrow.
The House committee on labor favorably reports the bill by Mr. Watson of Ohio to prohibit the use of prison labor on buildings erected for the United States.
Mrs Szumowska Adamowski offered a pianoforte recital in Steinert Hall yesterday afternoon. The performance was praised for refinement and intelligent phrasing, with highly developed technique though some forceful tone in fortes detracted slightly from the overall excellence.
Supreme Court Judge Barker refused the petition of the Music Hall Democrats to stop the State committee from organizing. Arguments centered on whether only district members can form the committee and if the committee is a public body subject to court restraint. Moody’s Tremont Temple talks drew large crowds with his Good Shepherd sermon and previews of Meyer’s visit.
The German bark Antares arrived at Garston from Wilmington N C with four Oberburgermeister Von Winter crew members. The Oberburgermeister Von Winter sailed from Newport on Dec 19 bound for Trinidad. The four men were picked up Jan 10 in 49 N 13 W after abandoning ship on Jan 7 as it sank. the captain and rest of the crew remain missing.
Major-General Albion Paris Howe U S A was cremated after a private funeral from 14 Concord Avenue Cambridge. The service was led by Rev Mr Hall assisted by Rev Samuel Cruthers with only relatives and a few friends present before cremation at Forest Hills.
In Philadelphia on January 27 the manufacturers' convention adopted resolutions urging early tariff law revision. They called for duties aligned with protecting manufacturing, agriculture, and labor interests and urged reciprocity with Latin American and other markets.
In Municipal Court yesterday George Driscoll and Thomas Bennett were held on a charge of attempting to break and enter the store at 1230 Washington Street. Bail was set for transfer to Superior Court at $1200.
The morning session centers on The Atonement in the Old Testament with Mr Moody's Bible exposition. Francis Murphy recalls a temperance meeting at Ruggles Street Church and describes converts' testimonies about quitting alcohol and improving home life.
Changes shuffle Boston Fruit Company commands as Ethelwold becomes Barnstable with Captain List replacing Captain Mc Grath. Ethelwold will sail Jamaica to Philadelphia with Ethelred and Bernard. market day brings 25 000 pounds of fish from four arrivals. Local shipping, tailors to Russia, and Irish mackerel plans are also mentioned along with repairs at the port.
Eight crew members of the bark Isaac Jackson arrived in Boston en route to Portland where the vessel was owned. Captain and first mate stayed to salvage. Paul Maera is at Emergency Hospital. A colored sailor named Jackson forced a fall from a yard on Jan 2, Jackson fell 65 feet to the deck, died within an hour. His father from Henderson Kentucky has been asked to come to Boston.
The Philological Association of Boston University opened its new Ashburton Place quarters. Professor Clement L. Smith of Harvard spoke on the first year's work of the American School of Classical Studies at Rome. The event included a tour of the new Philological Library and a reception hosted by the executive committee.
Senator Richard Irwin of Northampton chairs the joint committee on street railways with P. J. Kennedy of Holyoke as secretary. The panel must navigate contentious public issues like free transfers and 3 cent fares, balancing powerful opinion and public interest while seeking practical outcomes.
President Lawrence selects Sen Richard W Irwin to lead the joint committee on the many public hearings. Irwin, a Republican from Berkshire Hampshire, has served since entering the House in 18 percent and later in the Senate, with a background in law and city service.
The narrative profiles several legislators including a Vermonter who chairs the joint street railways committee and has served on rules and judiciary. George A Brown of Everett leads the House committee with Patrick J Kennedy of Holyoke noted for size and past party shifts. Waterman of Wakefield, born in Paramaribo, South America, is highlighted for a romantic career and wartime service.
A mob went to Mr Gage’s house in Morgan County Tennessee to chastise his son for alleged immoral conduct. John Porter was killed and Gage fired at the mob wounding another. In Kentucky near Brownsville a battle left several wounded as conflicts over alleged betrayal involve Eugene Carrier J J Carter Nathan Scaggs and the Hazelips.
The advertisement promotes Dr Bull s Cough Syrup as an essential item for every household, highlighting its usefulness and value for common cough symptoms.
The market shows a copper driven rally with copper shares leading amid record home demand and dwindling overseas stocks. Electric railways expand reducing steam use, boosting copper and related metal shares.
The advisory committee of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association met at Tremont House to oppose the trust and whiskey over production and to prosecute adulterators. The group represents manufacturers with $300,000,000 capital and set the next annual meeting for August 7 in New York.
Frank Richardson of 26 Sagamore Street Chelsea was injured yesterday afternoon around 3 45 when his wagon collided with a Lynn and Boston electric and he was thrown out. He sustained internal injuries according to reports.
By the will of Juliette Wyman the Boss ton Teachers Mutual Benefit Association receives a legacy of $1138. Wyman was an annuitant of the association and died in September 1894. She taught at the Norcross School in South Boston.
To the Editor please inform if a Clover Whist Club exists in Boston now as a locally formed group seeks use of the name J W Kennedy signs the query for confirmation and possible future joining plans
Montreal Jan 27 John W Mackay the bonanza king sent a 1000 dollar check to the Montreal Star India famine fund.
The Colonial Express and Federal Express operate on the Shore Line and Pennsylvania R through tickets parlor car seats berths sleeping cars and staterooms available at 3 Old State House and Park Square station to buy today.
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