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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
8
The sale boasts 409 men's heavy overcoats and ulsters priced at 5.95, with numerous lines including $50, $9.89, and $11.89 options. About 600 high class overcoats and ulsters are reduced to 11.89. A limited selection of $30 to $35 coats remains at 17.89 with many materials and colors offered.
Brooklyn strike shifts to legal tactics as Master Workman Connelly plans to issue bonds of 100000 in small denominations to fund followers. Widespread trolley operation resumes with only the Third Avenue line at Fort Hamilton suspended after wires cut. Hearings in Albany postponed with Attorney General Hancock to hear arguments Monday.
In Brooklyn Justice Walsh issued a summons for President Norton and Superintendent Quinn of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company after complaints by Desmond Layton and Dwyer alleging eleven and a half hours of work, violating Chapter 529 of 1887. Lawyer M L Towns sought mandamus from Judge Gaynor. an order to show cause was granted.
The Brooklyn strike has cost at least a million dollars with 6000 militiamen on duty. Kings County bears militia costs while daily wages and disrupted business strike totals for trolley firms grocers and butchers, dry goods retailers and theatres. Saloons report a ten percent drop in trade as 4200 establishments face deficits totaling about 336 000 dollars.
A grand compliment concert and ball by Division 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians drew over fifteen hundred attendees in Huntington Hall last evening. Guests included six divisions, out of town visitors, and the ladies auxiliary. James E. Greeley led as general manager with James D. Breen directing the grand march and a long list of prominent attendees noted on the floor.
The Lee centennial of the Methodist churches history in New Bedford was observed with a crowded Pleasant Street Church gathering. Pastors and others gave reminiscences on the city’s Methodist past. Bishop Andrews will speak at Pleasant Street Sunday morning and County Street Sunday evening with Leonard B. Ellis giving an historical address.
The Lynn Press, a long established daily newspaper, suspended publication yesterday. The move ends a long history of daily issues from the Lynn area, affecting local readers and advertisers.
C H Gaston, a passenger on the steamer Penobscot, fell aboard while ashore and was rescued by a crew member. Taken to the Emergency Hospital in an unconscious condition, restoratives restored him. He resides at 148 New Street, Portland.
The city ticket office of the Boston and Albany railroad has been relocated to 366 Washington Street.
William Bates, a hard working stone mason, finds his Roxbury home empty as his wife elopes with land manipulator Edward James Blackner. Mrs Bates and Blackner, posing as J Edwards and wife, flee by boat to Portland then north with Bates’s savings and home payments. Bates, distraught but forgiving if the wife returns, pursues truth while Blackner, from Nova Scotia, is described as shiftless and untrustworthy.
Over 80 members gathered for fourth anniversary exercises of the Prospect Union of Cambridge held in the old City Hall. The group, formed to expand access to evening education through Harvard classes and lectures, has grown from 44 to 968 nominal members. President Rev. Robert B. Ely led the event with congratulatory remarks from Harvard figures and local officials, followed by vocal selections and a social hour.
Auditor's report reveals on November 16 a package arrived at the Lynn city treasurer's office containing 2000 in bills. A note accompanied it claiming the money belonged to the city for unpaid taxes on personal property. The sender remains unknown and the source conscience motive is noted.
Washington January 80 The Senate has ratified the Japanese treaty with a modification making it terminable on one year's notice.
Concord, Jan 30. Charles W Sanford, five year tax collector, vanished January 22 after sending a New York date letter saying he would not return. Books and accounts missing, with estimates of $5000 to $15000 shortage. Town officials vow to call taxpayers to present receipts to determine exact loss, while Selectmen declare the office vacant and consider appointing a new collector.
Massachusetts women’s suffrage advocates crowded the House Hall to press municipal suffrage. Speakers included Lady Somerset, Mary Livermore, Susan Fessenden, Ellen Hayes, Julia Ward Howe, and E. Trask Hill. Critics warned expansion could destabilize schools and home life, while proponents argued taxation without representation remains tyranny.
The House banking and currency committee approved Walker's substitute for Section 6, mandating a cash reserve mix of coin and gold, starting July 1 1895. Warner’s surplus-for-debt amendment lost 10 to 2, Russell’s note-cancellation provision passed 9 to 4, committee to report Friday with amendments.
The U S Treasury reports gold reserves down to 44 551 322 with daily withdrawals totaling 3 951 746 across New York Baltimore and Boston while rumors swirl about a possible bond issue. No decision has been announced and any new issue would depend on Congress and the gold reserve status amid Treasury receipts and daily improvements.
In Washington on January 30 the silver Republicans outlined plans to guard against snap judgments on finance. They expect limited progress on financial legislation and aim to attach relief measures to an appropriation bill, likely the sundry civil bill. Senator Teller signaled they would block any bond authorization, while one silver ally, Mr Cockrell, may veto efforts. A silver senator will guard the chamber as a constant lookout for anti silver schemes.
In Washington on January 30 the House considered a rule for the Reilly Pacific railroad funding bill. Debate extended to 3 pm with members including Boatner Maguire Bryan Reilly Kyle Cooper Catchings and Holman contributing. The measure was adopted. A related amendment would allow Sioux City to North Platte rail funding participation.
Washington Jan 30. The House labor committee reviews difficulties facing workers as discussions continue with representatives of labor and industry. The bill aims to address wage disputes and working conditions amid ongoing economic strain.
Special to our Lady Readers lauds Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments including ovarian issues spinal weakness and uterine tumors in early stages. Claims liver pills aid digestion and headaches while Pinkham’s wash assists local care. Address Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass for correspondence. remedies sold by druggists.
Assistant Secretary Curtis of the Treasury departed Washington for New York to confer with Sub-Treasurer Jordan on old experts and to advise Secretary Carlisle on the financial situation. If Congress acts promptly, bonds may be issued to bolster the gold reserve, with Curtis representing the secretary before New York capitalists on bond placement to protect government credit.
Senator Cockrell of Missouri, head of the Senate appropriations committee and silver advocate, called a financial bill per President's message a waste of breath. He warned the Treasury gold reserve would be exhausted only with bonds and doubted any loss of gold reserve would shake the financial system or affect the public's acceptance of legal tender notes.
A telegram signed by all Chicago bankers was sent to Senators Palmer Cullom and Con ran Aldrich urging immediate passage of a form of reform bill in step with the president’s policy. The message, signed by prominent merchants, stresses unity across parties for action benefiting business interests.
Washington January 30 Ad Meade's fleet comprising the 11 New York and the twin cruisers Cincinnati and Raleigh left Hampton at 3 p m for the West Indies Their mail address for the next two will be St Lucia The Columbia and Minneapolis will join later The vessel ordered Norfolk to New York to be docked as the Newport torpedo equipment voyage proceeds
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