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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1897
Page
5
Barnett White was accosted Monday morning by a man who whispered about money then grabbed his hand. White struck the assailant and summoned two men who had just left. The trio fled as police were alerted, and White escaped with no capture after an hourlong pursuit.
Eben Kimball and family of 274 Commonwealth Avenue left for the summer, leaving valuables behind. An open skylight allowed entry and the thief searched desks and bureaus, leaving drawers dragged and contents scattered. A valuable item is missing and the matter is reported to Station 16.
Detroit proprietors of twenty six breweries plan to sell out to a syndicate of English capitalists. Cash stock and bonds will finance the consolidation. Most brewers have signed on. Expected result is a price rise from four to six dollars per barrel.
Patrolmen Bagan and Flaherty early this morning nabbed a cracksman in the act of breaking into the George E. Fowler shoe store in Odd Fellows building Hollis street. The suspect, named James Hanley, 3, of North Da, was placed in irons and taken to Freeman street station.
At Minot Hall last evening a wedding joined Mr Abraham Goldman and Miss Annie Caplan. Rabbi Schoher officiated. Bridesmaids were Misses Bessie Goldman and Annie Ferner. Best men were J Levin N Levin S Dubin and Alpert Goldman.
Boston sees improved money market activity boosting demand for the Old Public Library Trust shares. The $10 units are pitched as safe real estate investments, accessible to the general public, with investors promised solid remuneration amid plans for a permanent city zoo and preservation of Boston's landmark.
Blood traces found in the drainage of the unoccupied Woodside house, linked to Mrs Nack and Martin Thorn, are analyzed as human and connected to the Gulden Suppe murder mystery. A razor and burned clothing near the scene, Thorn's associates, and Mrs Nack’s examination in Jefferson Market Court mark new developments with witnesses and adjournment sought.
In New York July 6 authorities report a severed leg found July 1 in the East River near Ninety-eighth Street. A second leg with a garter and shoe was recovered near the Narrows and given to Fort Hamilton police. A Greek sculptor and two assistants visited the morgue to cast the July 1 limb.
In Wareham on July 6 the sudden report that Clarence Crane is poisoned shocks locals. Crane, tied to a Buddha idol theft case involving Brooklyn reporter Jane, remains in serious condition as bondsman Captain Vernon Robinson notes Crane’s agitation over the idol affair. District Court hearings were adjourned to Thursday as witness Harry Daniels testified about Crane’s street encounter regarding the theft.
The Socialist Trade and Labor Alliance opened its second day at German Workmen's Hall Roxbury with Lawrence Timilty presiding. The credential committee rejected seating He brew Trades of Philadelphia amid accusations of anarchist ties. Lucien Saniel of New York denounced division 5 and warned against anarchism. The convention backed uniting Philadelphia workers into District Alliance 12 and renamed the Eccentric Engineers Association No 106 of New York to United Engineers.
The executive board met at Blatchford Hall Wells Memorial to address grievances of engineers. They condemned brewers for seeking non union assistant engineers and declared union firemen will not work with non union engineers after the strike order.
The Provision and Grocery Clerks body held last night’s election at 45 Eliot Street naming C. T. Scott as President W. F. Nolan and Edward J. Broughton as Vice Presidents F Gibblin as recording secretary W F Cunningham as financial secretary Henry A Parmenter as treasurer D Reagan as sergeant at arms trustees named James Bagan John W Cook and John J Tobin
Martin J. Thomas, 19, claiming Boston as his home, is in custody in New York on a suspicious charge. Police report in Boston shows no such person named Martin J Thomas. No robbery matching the silverware description has been reported, and the items are unidentifiable to authorities.
Advert. touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as cure for indigestion and related stomach distress. Claims relief after meals, endorsements by physicians, safe for all ages, and availability from druggists for 50 cents per package. free book and testimonials offered by Stuart Co.
An afternoon event at police HQ saw Superintendent Eldridge and Police Commissioner Clark receive a dress suitcase from the inspectors' committee before departing for New York and Europe. Chief Watts praised the former chief as Eldridge expressed appreciation for the gift. The model case features oxidized silver fittings and is tailored for Eldridge.
Chicago July 6 A party of gentlemen holding a Pan-American exposition discussed the idea at the Union League Club. Colonel Dickinson urged that Chicago collaborate with South American reps to stage the event in the Coliseum and predicted broad benefits for trade and mutual understanding among the republics including Mexico and others.
July 6 Calcutta report says all mills along the Hoogly may have struck and are preparing to march 8000 strong to reinforce rioters. Government orders military interception. Mohammedans at Garden Beach show restlessness and guards are posted at bridges to that district.
Paris report noting the death of Henri Meilhac the noted dramatic author and French Academy member born in Paris in 1832.
The Rev John Quealy longtime pastor of St Charles Borromeo in Woburn died aged 82. Born in Waterford Ireland January 6 1820 he was ordained January 18 1846 and served in Malden Boston and Waterford before moving to Woburn in 1864. He led building of the brick church dedicated 1869 and oversaw schools and a convent. His golden jubilee in 1896 was marked by public honoring. Funeral arrangements are set with church ceremonies and processions by local Catholic organizations.
In the heat the Tremont Theatre audience cheered William Seymour during his testimonial mix of pieces including The Walking Delegate and a School for Scandal screen scene with Charles Barron Annie Clarke Eugene Ormonde. The program featured Sol Smith Russell in a monologue and hinted at tours for several actors after London engagements end.
By order of Superintendent Eldridge and the Board of Police Lieutenant Stephen Henton, longtime engineer of the police boat Guardian, is appointed captain to fill the vacancy created by Captain Bragdon becoming deputy superintendent. The decision, supported by the Civil Service Board, was met with warm approval at Station 8 where Henton has served.
Thomas J Doyle, an inspector in Colonel Billings's United States immigration force, resigns from his post amid unspecified reasons. The notice gives little detail beyond the resignation and the ongoing administration of the office.
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