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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1894
Page
5
Amid a West Coast rail strike Boston faces a beef shortage with only a few carloads arriving, prices rising and retailers rationing meat. Armour Swift and G H Hammond report limited shipments and higher wholesale costs as consumers brace for days of poultry, fish, and vegetables.
Chicago July 3 Judge Windes signed a decree presented by the attorney general with the Gas Trust consent. The decree dissolves the trust and requires gas companies to operate their interests separately.
John Wallace, 60, of 4 Chesterfield street Roxbury, was underground wiring for the New England Telephone on Dudley street when struck by an electric car yesterday. He suffered several broken ribs and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
A report from northern county parts claims Ralph Hills, his son, and a third man were lynched near Bush Creek after being arrested for arson and cattle theft. Settlers seized them from officers and hanged them, according to the transmission to Atkinson Nebraska on July 3.
William Duff of 18 Williams Street Chelsea, an ice wagon driver for Loston Ice Company, fell from his wagon on Chestnut Street. A wheel ran over his left leg, causing a severe gash. He was transported home by police ambulance.
Special to the Plymouth press reports a long running feud between brothers William Henry Sears and Everett Sears. Last evening a dispute over a funeral and property led to violence on a gentleman's estate. William Henry Sears allegedly threatened a revolver and was cut on the hand with a grass-hook, with fears of a attempted head injury averted. Both men, known locally for weather pronouncements, remain hospitalized and the incident shocks Plymouth.
In Dedham Norfolk Superior Court before Judge Fessenden the jury awarded Mrs Lillie B Titus 34560 for land taken by Boston for the Moon Island sewer project The verdict covers the difference between the 1879 easement and the 1889 fee for land at Moon Island near Squantum Head Quincy Massachusetts.
Petersburg July 3. Russian government serves notice on Tokyo that Korea will not be occupied by Japan. The move signals Russia’s stance against Japanese expansion on the Korean peninsula with formal government communication.
In ARIS July 3 report Casimir-Perier announces in the Senate and Chamber of Deputies his intent to resign after seven years if entrusted with France's leadership. He pledges to honor constitutional rights, avoid disgrace or proscription, and to uphold peace. He lauds France's army and navy and vows to remain a beacon of intellectual light and progress amid international sympathy.
A placard found at Marche St. Honore in Paris warns Casimir Perier to “go the way of Carnot” with a date promised soon A prior placard at the same spot warned that “Wrance will mourn on June 25” in connection with Carnot’s murder local police investigate the threats for possible links to the case
A Paramaibo dispatch in the North German Gazette says large gold dust deposits have been found in Counani, a disputed land bordering French Guiana and Brazil. Fortune hunters are flocking to the area.
Captain Cain replies to an Evening Post accusation of an officer taking bribes from a dive near the American House. He says the paper erred by not noting Hanover Street geography, asserts his district ends at Portland Street, offers open access for inspection, and dismisses the charge as bosh while praising Hanover Street officers as honest and reliable.
The St Josephs Total Abstinence Society of the West End held its annual banquet with members and guests gathering at midnight. T F Gargan gave an address on the day of celebration and named H Cuddy as toastmaster. Entertainment ran into morning with many contributors including J J Fay Richard Fitzpatrick Steve Moran Murphy Peter Cuddy John A Murphy F Dooley C J Fay George Hazel Tony Lema T F Madden T J Healy J Walsh R W Burns B Doris R iley Patrick Lane J W Gargan Colonel Patrick McKenna Charles Ruby and Edward Howard.
Hearing on Joseph F. McManus of Stoneham charged with setting fire to a shoe factory in Woburn was continued after minor testimony from R H Joyce and J S Campbell. Court found McManus not guilty and discharged him.
A Fourth of July disturbance in Watertown began when Frank Sherry, dragged by a rope and pulling a cart of straw and inflammables, rushed into the square. A torch was applied and flames rose quickly. Officer Dwyer then leaped the crowd and arrested Brierly, who was taken to police headquarters while a large mob pursued but could not free him.
George Morris aged 19 of 24 Crescent Place was dared to light a cannon cracker on Stamford Street at 4 40 pm yesterday. He accepted the challenge and his right hand was blown off. He is under care at Massachusetts General Hospital.
About forty conductors and motormen on the Lynn & Boston Street Railway line in Woburn halted service in a wage dispute. The workers seek $2 per day, recall prior pay rates, and demand pay from report time. Barges will run to service the public while the strike continues. Public concerts at Charlesbank drew thousands of West End residents enjoying a peaceful Fourth Eve.
Captain Charles M. Pye is appointed to command the Halifax of the Canada, Atlantic and Plant line, succeeding Captain Hill who becomes hulls inspector for Nova Scotia. The Plant line ships Halifax and Florida carried over 500 passengers on their Boston to Halifax and Charlottetown trips, with nearly all state rooms booked for weeks ahead. A Whitehall boat race is set for today amid city enthusiasm and a $100 prize to be used for a group outing regardless of winner. judges are Councilmen J. E. Mahoney and Daniel D. Rourke.
Mme G M De Angelis of Suite 7 at Copley Square Hotel reports the loss of a female servant, a gold hunting case Waltham watch, and three rings. Police deem the maid and jewels connected and note a suspect matching a similar job description in Back Bay.
The body of Hon. Peter Butler formerly of Quincy arrived in the city after 5 PM from Boston on Sunday. He was taken to Mt Wollaston Cemetery for committal service by Rev. Walter Russell Breed of Christ's Church. Interment occurred in the family lot.
July 3. George C. Hopkinson, a prominent citizen, was thrown from his horse on South Street as a trolley wire frightened the animal. He escaped with minor injuries while the horse bolted and ran along the road, the frightened animal spooking at the rail line.
After a twenty one week dispute, the weavers of Wamsutta No. 6 mill end the strike and return to work on the same footing as before. William J. Kent of Wamsutta says concessions were discussed and that runs of five to seven looms will resume at prior prices. The mill will restart Monday, four weeks needed to restore full operation. General strike fears fade as settlement spreads.
The Hon Edward J Flynn retired as fire marshal yesterday afternoon and was succeeded by Charles W Whitcomb who had occupied the post a year earlier The duties now cover Boston and the entire state Whitcomb takes over shortly after confirmation Flynn returns to law practice and John B Galvin resumes his profession
Minnie Cusick aged 26 of 34 Edinboro street was arrested yesterday afternoon on larceny charges for stealing $80 from John Minks at the St Nicholas Motel on Province street. Most of the money had been recovered.
Edward Whalen aged 23 was arrested yesterday for passing a counterfeit silver half dollar to Leah Finn of 46 Salem Street at the time of arrest.
The Boston stage scene features Falka at Tremont with Camille D Arville, a cool Tremont interior and large crowds. Davy Jones matinee at the Boston Museum with new verses. Mikado at Park with Ko Ko star Ko Boniface and two performances. Pauline Hall prepares La Belle Helene at Boston Theatre with Miss Hall arriving Thursday. Independ ence Day plans at Austin & Stone include Gumbo the gorilla and a busy Palace bill. Keiths New Theatre runs continuous performances. Music Hall hosts a varied Pop concert with selections by Offenbach and Gounod. Joseph Haworth returns to a Park Theatre box after illness.
S A F Whipple mourns the loss of $1200 after a thief stole the bag from him on a Poston and Maine train Monday morning. Whipple, who kept receipts in the bag on Saturdays and Sundays at Beverly, believes the thief watched him for months and vanished with the money during a Somerville stop. He has given up hope of recovery.
In St. Albans Vermont on July 3 facts surfaced in the case of Mrs. Mitchell Baker who strangled her four young children at Montgomery last Saturday. The crime is now viewed as premeditated rather than the result of morphine crazing. Her husband says she killed the children and then took morphine to end her life. The victims were bound with calico strips. Mr. Baker found her cutting cloth and warned neighbors of threats she made about killing the children if he tried to take them. Mrs. Baker attempted suicide in her cell.
Thomas Gordon Rees principal of Corbett grammar school and Miss Tiene Carroll Briggs wed at 11 this morning in Lynn in a ceremony by Rev. A A Miner and Rev. C S Wheeler. Ushers included N V Rees Alfred S Rees and others. The couple will reside in Lynn after a two week honeymoon.
Augustus Richardson died in Dover on July 3 at age 82. He lived in the city most of his life, learned carpentry, then worked in corn and flour, later building mills at Bellamy and continuing in carpentry for years. In later years he led a retired life. He leaves three daughters.
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