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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1895
Page
1
Deputy Bridges and four constables raided John Jukinains of Sunderland at midnight after a complaint by Sunderland Selectmen. About 150 Poles from nearby towns gathered for a wedding merrymaking and attempted to rescue beer as officers drew revolvers to enforce the liquor law.
Vincenzo Nino, an Italian, was sentenced by Recorder Goff in General Sessions to die by electricity in the week starting August 12. As the sentence was pronounced he tapped the railing and seemed to pray. The crime, one of Baxter Street’s most repulsive, saw him slitting his wife’s throat with a razor before their children and wiping his hands on them.
Albert Watson of Watson leather dealers reports his pockets were picked of 827 on the 7 o'clock Boston and Maine train near Boston. He recalls three young men sitting near him. they are suspected as the only others who touched him during the journey.
George Breck, a farmer on Farwell Street in Waltham, reported the loss of two bushels of peas from his yard. He had the peas picked for market.
The 1895 milestone honors Messrs John H Pray Sons & Co at 658 Washington St as a long standing Boston business. Affected by the 1872 fire yet advancing, the firm embodies Endeavorers ideals: honesty in dealings and service. The building houses offices of the United Society of Christian Endeavor and the Golden Rule, inviting visitors.
At Buzzard's Bay on July 8 President Cleveland returns to fishing with Joseph Jefferson and son after learning his newborn daughter Miss Cleveland is progressing well. Congratulatory telegrams flood in from prominent figures as reporters seek opinions from the to-be-named baby.
Gracie and Sadie previously enjoyed outings but now seek return to home. Their case follows a sequence of sightings leading to a plan for reunification with their guardian. Authorities urge patience while coordinating with caretakers.
Mrs. Bowman reports her daughter Gracie Kline and friend Sadie Byrre missing after leaving Cambridge for work. Gracie worked at a rubber gossamer firm and Sadie at Kennedy Cracker Company. they planned to return by 3 pm but did not. The case involves a suspected family desertion and domestic strain.
In Havre HIll news Sadie Harris aged 13 and Miss Guptill from Lawrence were drowned when waves from the steamer Merrimac swept them from the riverbank about a half mile below the city at seven this evening. The girls were wading in shallow water and sank before their bodies could be recovered.
James Shea killed his pregnant wife after a fence dispute in their small home on the outskirts of Newport. Neighbors feared lynching as a crowd gathered. an autopsy was planned. Shea, Irish-born, had worked for C. N. Beach of Hartford and was arrested.
Nahum Tozier of Fairfield appeared in Waterville Municipal Court on a charge of cheating. Dr. Charles Mabry of Vassalboro said Tozier obtained Mabry’s signature on notes claiming $20,000 value, which was false. Tozier had recent large liabilities. probable cause found and he was bound over to the September term in $1,000 bond posted by Amos P. B. Gerald of Fairfield and I. C. Libbey of Waterville.
In New London on July 8, crews still work to float the Portuguese steamer Olinda ashore on Fisher's Island south shore. Sold ten days ago for 2650 to Corbin Bros of Brooklyn Iron Works, the ship may be buoyed with canvas bags filled with air to displace water. The steamer valued at 150000.
In Waltham on July 8 Miss Annie Coleman a weaver at the Boston Manufacturing Company's mill had her hand caught in the machinery. Dr Wood was summoned and amputated a portion of one finger.
New Bedford July reports a battle unearthed in the bay reveals a note dated February 16, 189 purporting to come from the ship Maverick Captain H J Coal bound from Calleo to St John NB. The note claims the Maverick was water logged in gulf stream with a heavy northwest blowing and the crew feared loss of life.
Harriet S. B. McAuliffe of Goffstown New Hampshire was granted a divorce from Frank McAuliffe owner of a local hotel by Chief Justice Matteson in Providence. She charged him with selling her horses and carriages and with lending her a merry dance, and she refused to hand over her money. She described him as a sluggard who stayed away all night and slept until midday.
William P. Peirce died yesterday at his home 168 Brooks street East Boston. He leaves a wife and a son Carl a known violinist. He formerly practiced as a druggist in East Boston.
John J. Higgins, city employee, drove an offal wagon in the South End city yards yesterday morning. He fell from his seat and the wagon passed over his chest, breaking his right arm. He was transported to City Hospital for treatment.
The Fourth of July committee dismissed the protest from the Mattapoisett Veteran Firemen's Association and announced prize winners led by New Bedford Veterans for first place, followed by second Pawtucket Veterans, third Pawtuxet Veterans, and fourth Hancock Company of New Bedford.
At a Lynn school committee meeting this evening William Holden of Portland Maine was elected to teach manual training. The decision follows committee discussions about strengthening shop instruction for the new term. Holden brings prior experience in woodworking and industrial arts.
Boston readies for the Christian Endeavor convention as thousands arrive by rail to fill nineteen churches and streets from Cambridge to Roxbury and Brookline. Reception committees brace for the inpouring tide while hotels, private homes, and public houses prepare to accommodate delegations tomorrow.
South Weymouth July 8 Mrs William Durrell a widow about 8 years old cut her throat with a pair of scissors at her Pleasant street home yesterday afternoon while alone after attempting to end her life with morphine She died shortly after The act followed the death of her husband a few months earlier and her prolonged melancholy is cited as the motive
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