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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1894

Page

7

MYSTERIOUS MAN DIED AFTER WADING INTO RIVER AT CRAGIE BRIDGE

A man 40 to 45, 5 feet 9 inches, 170 pounds, with light complexion and mustache, was found unconscious and died before medical help arrived near Cragie bridge. Discharge paper from City Hospital dated June 28 bore the name Daniel Donnelly. Body taken to North Grove Street Morgue.

John Brogan Cragie Bridge City Hospital Daniel Donnelly North Grove Street

Boston to vote on Meigs rapid transit bill July 24

Boston’s city government set a special election for July 24 to decide the Meigs bill on rapid transit and a subway. Mayor Matthews said the timing keeps voters informed and avoids delaying a decision, with costs cited as lower by underground options and assurances of elevated options if needed.

Boston Greenhalge Bay State Irwin Northampton Matthews Post Boston Elevated Railway Company Washington Street Roxbury Dorchester Causeway Street Franklin Park Pleasant Street

City Hall Sets July 5 Pay Rise for Legislators

A fragmented OCR note indicates July 5 as the start of a pay increase for seventy five legislators. The text references the City Hall fourth floor as the location related to the decision and payment process.

Man Overdoses on Morphine in Charlestown Home

William Callahan, addicted to morphine, took an overdose at Mrs. Dever's residence 48 Harvar e Street Charlestown while drunk. He was found by Mrs Dever and her daughter, and after failing to revive him by cold water he died at Massachusetts General Hospital about a half hour later. His mother in East Stoughton was notified but did not reply by nightfall.

William Callahan Morter Phine Dever Harvarereet Charlestown North Grove Street East Stourton Massachusetts General Hospital East Stoughton Callahan North End William

City Council Told to Pay Cash at Silver Grill

Seventy five Boston Common Council members were informed by Silver Grill Cafe proprietor that future refreshments and food must be paid for in cash. Manager Brown cited city delays in settling indebtedness, noting the city owes him $350. He said some bills were slow to settle, but council members can still get credit. the note serves as a reminder.

Common Council Silver Grill Cafe Brown Boston Post

Embargo On Fish Horns During Fourth Celebrations

Police tried to curb patriotic horn noise after a late night chase through Providence streets. Officers pursued horn carriers including women and girls, seizing instruments after a 4 am ban, while the fish horn remained popular with crowds, despite enforcement challenges.

Washington Street Province Street Ore Providence Street Asit Avi Guardians of the Peace

Boston Aldermen battle over mayoral appointments

Seven Republican aldermen in Boston rejected or delayed confirmations of several mayoral nominations. Nobbled figures include John F. Andrew as park commissioner, Colonel Thomas F. Doherty on the Water Board, and Pierre Humbert as city surveyor. The mayor will likely let Doherty and Humbert hold over while incumbent Paul H. Kendricken finishes Andrew’s term.

Boston Matthews Triumphant Galaxy John F. Andrew Thomas F. Doherty Water Board Pierre Humbert Andrew Post Doherty Humbert City Hall Paul H. Kendricken

Ladies Night at St. John's Institute Social in East Cambridge

In East Cambridge last night St. John's Literary Institute hosted a ladies night followed by smoke talk. A social was held in St. John's hall under Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps auspices. Dancing occurred with the floor in charge of Mr. C. J. Magee and assistants.

East Cambridge St. John’s Literary Institute St. John’s Hall Sacred Heart Pioneer Corps C. J. Magee

Market Downtime Amid Deliberations on Tariffs and Strikes

On Tuesday July 3 the home market showed strength from London then dulled with small daily transactions. News on strikes and tariff debates dominated reports as Western roads faced disruption, Granger lines held firm, and major carriers fluctuated. Copper shares fell while gold shipments waned and money markets remained tight with easy call rates. Boston sterling rates and exchange figures edged lower as markets braced for potential policy shifts.

London Granger Burlington Bears St. Paul Rock Island Union Pacific Atchison Missouri Pacific Quincy Exchange New York Sterling Exchange Boston Sterling

Fred Ponds Place Chooses New Boston Theatre Agent

Eugene Tompkins selects Fred Pond as business agent succeeding the late Harry McGlenen. Pond, former Bos tonian manager and Black Crook staff member, married Juliette Corden, ex prima donna of the Bos tonians and Seabrooke company. He is regarded as capable and should satisfy the theatre’s needs.

Eugene Tompkins Harry McGlenen Boston Theatre Fred Pond Bostonians Black Crook Juliette Corden Seabrooke Company Mr. Pond Harry

Shipping News Miniature Almanac for July 4

Arrivals list ships and tugboats with origins and destinations including Barnstable Jamaica Sama Cuba Charlottetown P E I Bangor Me Bath Me Gloucester Me Portland Bath Me New York Newport R I Philadelphia Perth Amboy Milton and more. Includes dawn and dusk times, moonset, and day length for the period.

e-Jduly Barnstable Clair Port Morant Jamaica Tordenskjold Jansen Sama Rondout Knickerbocker Colby Bath Wrestler Girard Ellangowan Philadelphia Whickham Hana Kansas Murdck Liverpool Maverick Rubelli United States Steamship Fern Hemphill Newport R. I Ella Portland Merriman New York Leander W. Beebe Hammett Horatio L. Baker Atkins Francis Goodnow Goleman Perth Amboy Milton

Insolvency Notices From Middlesex and Suffolk Courts

Notice of insolvency warrants issued for Vernal B. Taylor of Cambridge and Alvin Dexter of Boston. Creditors must prove debts and attend insolvency meetings on July 12 in Cambridge and July 20 in Boston. Meetings to appoint assignees will proceed at the Court of Insolvency.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Middlesex Taylor Cambridge John R. Fairbairn Ee En ES Suffolk Boston Alvin Day H. Dexter Court House Pemberton Square Robert E. Maguire William H. Bragg Frank VP. Cahill

Notice of Administratrix for John Cloust on estates

Lydia M Gray and Clara E Brown named as administratrixes for estates of John Cloust and Henry A Brown both of Boston Suffolk. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay to the named executrices. Boston dates July 3 1894 and July 38 1894.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Suffolk Supreme Judicial Court John F. Adams Lloyd H. Andrews Junius T. Auerbach Harvey H. Baker Francis R. Bangs Joseph H. Barnes, Jr Edgar V. Benjamin Josiah Bon Arthurh. Brooks Franklin T Brooks Frederick W. Brown George K. Burnham John M. Burrell Morris L. Messer George A. Moore Frank A. North Norman M. Nye Thomas H. O'Connor Edward J. Parker Birney C. Parsons Wesley Paul Augustine H. Reed Louis L. G. de Rochemont William R. Sears Charles B. Sias Lincoln S. Simonds Charles F. Smith Daniel L. Smith Philip J. Sondheim Charles H. Stearns Joseph A. Stetson Lawrence M. Stockton Henry F. Strout Florence B. Sullivan, Jr Archibald R. Tisdale John F. Tomfohrde John White, Jr Samuel R. Worthen Curtis J. Wright John Nople John Clouston Boston Lydia M. Gray Henry A. Brown Clara E. Brown

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