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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1897
Page
6
Mayor Ramsdell and Marshal Wells defend Lynn’s safety amid a wave of reported hold ups. They blame sensational press coverage and economic hardship, noting many incidents were exaggerated or unverified, while urging calmer public perception and continued law enforcement.
In a candid column, a local editor blames hard times and lack of McKinley prosperity for a spike in robberies by tramps and hobos. He notes most incidents occur beyond Lynn's jurisdiction, with few arrests, and laments widespread unemployment among breadwinners. He warns the city may face increased relief burdens if conditions do not improve before winter.
Marshal Wells described several incidents of highwaymen, noting a Peabody road hold up where a driver was halted and a revolver replaced by a whiskey bottle. He added many robberies occurred beyond Lynn jurisdiction and blamed a floating population for the crime pattern.
Mgr Merry del Val, papal delegate, sent a circular to Archbishop Langevin and the Canadian hierarchy stating the Pope’s decision will rest on a full investigation into the school question. Catholics are ordered to stop actions pending the outcome.
A round trip fare of 1 dollar from Boston to Newport and back is offered by the New York, New Haven Hartford railroad for an excursion on Thursday July 8 with nearly eight hours in Newport. Tickets are limited and may sell out before morning. Advance sale began Monday July 6 at Park Square station and No 3 Old State House. A special nonstop through train to Newport is planned.
Somerville police swept sections of the city once troubled by a gang of hoodlums. A squad, many in plain clothes, arrested Patrick J. Ryan Charles H. Devoe George Corbett and John Ducey. Judge Story fined Ryan one dollar and fined the others a greater amount.
A Stockholm despatch dated June 28 reports Professor Andree plans to launch his Arctic balloon voyage on July 1 from Dane's Island after completing balloon filling on June 22. The massive balloon, now 170000 cubic feet, carries Dr Ekholm Nils Strindberg and Andree with provisions. Alfred Nobel donated 17750 for the undertaking, with other contributions from merchants and officials.
In Calabasas, Professor George Weston and his assistant H S Colton of Aberdeen Washington perished during an ascent and parachute jump. After the balloon inflated the ropes were released and Colton became tangled as the craft rose sixty feet. He fell to the ground with multiple fractures and injuries. Weston remained in the parachute as a strong wind drove him into tree tops before he too fell crushed and mangled.
Police investigate an assault in the district last evening after Silas R. Tupper of 2 Colony Place was brought to City Hospital by five unknown men at about 7:30. He is unconscious with multiple blows to the head and face and possible skull fracture.
A woman from Winthrop, Miss Margaret A Landie, narrowly escaped when a gang plank slipped at the Boston landing of Winthrop steamboats yesterday afternoon. She grabbed the railing and was pulled to safety, though bruised and frightened, and was taken home with her mother and sister at Robin Hood cottage Crystal Cove Avenue.
Three eight and nine year old boys were found drunk near West Boston bridge in Cambridge. Patrolman Priest took them to Station 2 where a physician treated them. The youths named were Benjamin Short eight of 8 Emmet Place and Doherty eight and Terence nine from Boston.
Police in Boston notified after two young boys drank whiskey from a wagon on the West Boston Bridge. Their parents were summoned and took custody of the children in Cambridge, as they were too young for arraignment.
Edward J. Kiley pleaded guilty in Newton court to assault with a loaded revolver at Norumbega Park on Monday afternoon. The case was continued to learn Dolan’s condition. Dolan remains out of danger but may lose sight in his right eye.
District Attorney has instructed assistant Sughrue to review disclosures from the Massachusetts Benefit Life case to determine possible criminal charges. Sughrue told a Postman there is little prospect of indictments this week and that the grand jury will not be asked to act soon, with no further developments expected for weeks.
Hull July 6 In a case tied to the death of Private Joseph White of Battery C Fort Warren his body with a throat wound was found June 19 in Pem berton Hook The Hingham Court heard the final matter this morning and discharged Engineer William Stahden Fireman James 8 Trolan John 8 Smith and Thomas McKone for lack of evidence Pending further court investigation.
Personally conducted trips including Old Point Comfort Washington Geergsburg Luray Cavern Mammoth Cave and Nashville Exposition advertised by A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington street Boston for itineraries.
The stock market opened dull and heavy on Tuesday evening July 6 as traders faced a quiet mood and indifference from London while concerns over the coal strike lingered. In the afternoon a rally arose on news that the anti trust amendment to the tariff bill had been voted down. Copper interests led by Joseph A. Coram arrived home in Lowell after a seven week Western tour, with tales of the Northwest heat wave and the Butte market. A May to June London copper stock report from Dillaway and Starr showed shifts in prices and volumes across major mines including Butte Montana, Old Dominion, Tamarack and Calumet. A speculative Isle Royale Consolidated stock scheme resurfaced, offering 50,000 shares at 20 with staged payments and a one year pooling plan, prompting broker reactions and talk of a potential bull move. Fitchburg freight earnings for May and a Bay State Gas movement also noted.
Official report of sales on July 6 at the Boston Stock Exchange shows the highest and lowest prices of the day and the closing figures. It lists bid and asked prices for selected securities, reflecting daily market activity and investor demand.
Unreadable OCR data shows scattered numeric codes and percentage values for various entities such as West End, Am Sugar, Ray State Gas, Nat Load, and Old Dom. The text lacks coherent context, dates, or names to construct a reliable summary.
Silas Tupper, carried to City Hospital unconscious by five men, regained consciousness at midnight and described being attacked on Northampton street. He said he went to recover a stolen dog, fought a man who brandished a revolver, was forced to the second floor, and then thrown down a flight of stairs. Police investigate the claim.
The Millstream Boat Club of Chelsea held a special meeting to mourn Coxswain Hugh J. Sadler who died after a race with Riversides and B A A clubs on Monday. The eight oared crew will serve as pallbearers and resolutions express deep condolence and respect. Signed by D F Mahoney P F McDonald E J McDonald P Jl Murtha G H McDonald and F M Murphy.
A coastal outing ends near Boston Lights on the tug Elsie as the Sagamore returns to harbor with cattlemen aboard. Pilot Jimmy Murdock and Captain Fenton bid farewell while Captain George A. Rhines is honored in Baltimore for rescuing Ville de St Nazaire survivors. Whaling news includes Pearl Nelson sightings and Baltic Delia oil counts. at Rainsford Island a rescue transfers twenty three ladies and five gentlemen from the yacht Maggie to the Hazard.
Reports from St Lucia describe the British steamer Agonda wrecked off Point Micaud near Angere on June 4 while en route from Buenos Ayres to Boston with a wool cargo. The ship lies on a reef with the hull largely exposed and imminent total loss. Heavy reefs block wrecking vessels from approach.
The Orion cannot approach the stranded vessel but saves forty bales of sound wool and places them aboard the Orier. Damaged wool quantity is unknown. likely substantial landed prior to transfer. Captain ae the special surveyor travels from Liverpool to protect underwriters' interests.
Maritime brief detailing arrivals and departures. Lists numerous steamers and schooners with origins, destinations, cargoes, and towing operations. Also notes wind direction and sailing plans with ports from St. John to Philadelphia and Halifax to Portland. Issued as a compact coastal shipping record for the day.
Railroad timetable from New York New Haven Hartford and Old Colony System detailing daily trains from Boston to New York New Haven Providence Fall River Newport and coastal towns, with lines via Shore Line Air Line Providence and Stonington plus services to Marlboro Fitchburg Leominster Clinton and Plymouth and notes on parlor cars and ticket offices.
A dense OCR of rail schedules lists multiple stations including Nashua Concord Belmont Laconia Plymouth Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Montreal Quebec Chicago and Montpelier. It shows various daily and Sunday departures with times such as 6 40 9 30 A M 1 15 P M and 9 30 A M, plus notes on branches, via lines, and limited services, reflecting a sprawling regional timetable incomplete but preserving station names and service patterns.
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