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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
5
The weather report notes yesterday was very hot but humidity dropped. No major change expected, with continued heat and a hint of a possible storm by week’s end. Boston saw highs around 80s with a west breeze providing brief relief as normal July conditions return meanwhile.
Ernest J. Rice of Malden Mass a Harvard student died from sunstroke at Old City Hospital Manchester N H about 1 o clock this afternoon. He rode from Salisbury with his brother Willard this morning and fell ill on the road. Prostrated by heat he was placed in bed and medical aid was given. His father George Rice of Malden came up this afternoon and took the body to Malden at 7 43 this evening.
John Shea a 40 year old driver for N Ward Fertilizer Company collapsed from heat in Faneuil Hall Square at 4 30 pm and died soon after at Massachusetts General Hospital. Physicians cite heat as the cause. Body moved to North Grove Street morgue with Assistant Medical Examiner Stedman notified.
John Wilson a 27 year old laborer on the Boston and Maine railroad Auburndale section collapsed this afternoon in the heat. He was rushed to Newton Hospital in a critical condition. He is married and resides on Webster street in West Newton.
Concord reporter notes the first fatal prostration from extreme heat, occurs in Penacook. Victim is 80 year old John Linehan born in Cork Ireland, who arrived in Pena cook in 182, later building the Northern railroad. Survived by five sons and three daughters including son John C. Linehan, Insurance Commissioner of Concord.
Lancaster New Hampshire on July 8 reports little temperature change since Monday. The thermometer peaks at 90 degrees daily and averages 90 for the past week. No fatalities have been reported.
Augusta registers 99 to 109 degrees in the shade and up to 120 in the sun as Kennebec valley endures a severe heat wave. Hallowell hits 97 degrees in the shade while Gardiners experiences high heat. no prostrations reported in Augusta today.
R E Bonner of the New York Ledger is seriously ill at his Arverne cottage after a blood vessel in his lungs burst while confined to the house following a leg injury from a recent collision. Bonner, six feet two inches tall, was one of Princeton's top athletes and is noted for wealth and club memberships in New York.
Bedford Mass July 9 Mayor Ashley stayed in roughly the same condition tonight as during the day. His doctors noted the most favorable sign was that he did not worsen.
While aboard the steamer Alecto at Mystic wharf, Bernard White aged 33 of 193 Salem Street was struck by a swinging hatchway at about 6 pm yesterday. He suffered internal injuries and was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.
A report lists itineraries for Summer Tours along the Royal Blue line. It mentions Old Point Comfort Washington, Geysburg and Luray Cave with Nash ville stopovers. Includes addresses and schedules in 211 Washington, N. EB. A. details.
The writer rails against wash-day odors as FELL NAPTHA soap promises cleanliness without boiling or scalding. No hot water is needed, but the scent remains overpowering and sickening.
Miss Mary Stacy Beaman of New York married Edward Jackson Holmes of Boston in St Pauls Church Windsor Vermont a society wedding with many relatives from New York and Boston attending. The bride is daughter of C O Beaman of New York and granddaughter of ex Senator William Evarts. groom is grandson of the late Oliver Wendell Holmes. The ceremony conducted by Rev Prescott Evarts featured music by William Beaman and was attended by prominent families and legal figures from New York and Boston.
Edward Scanby also known as Edward Washington, a colored man of 17 Camden Street, was arrested by Station 10 officers for allegedly assaulting Lagarus Weiner with a razor on Woodbury Street last Wednesday night. Scanby flourished the weapon but caused no injury.
Special despatch from Rome reports eighty anarchists arrested on suspicion of complicity in the April 28 attempt on King Humbert. The raid follows the London raid coverage and ties to the anarchist movement amid ongoing security actions.
About two hundred members of the Knights of the Sacred Heart from St. Joseph's Church in Boston enjoyed a day at Oak Island Grove, Revera, arranged by John B. Fitzpatrick. Rev. Father Walsh led the event with sports including several races and field events. wins included T Ryan in the final heat of a dash and J Lynch in the broad jump, with various second places and a toss-off for a 440 yard dash.
City Hall controversy centers on meters sold as junk by the water department after foreman Turner advised against repairs. Metropolitan Meter Co alleges 119 meters sold to a rival for at least $4,000 loss to taxpayers, while National Meter Co offered $6 per meter in cash. Original costs ranged from 34 to 48 dollars per meter with two sale lots totaling 119 meters.
Portland Maine July 8 York county officers search for Eugene Hersom of Centre Lebanon who fled with handcuffs after an attempted murder of his 16 year old niece Ethel Hersom. He shot at her father Orrin Hersom then turned on the family but they overpowered him. No trace of the suspect since Wednesday morning.
At the Charities and Correction convention in Toronto papers were presented on The Nation and the Veteran by J B Byres of Columbus and Administration of Soldiers Homes by General M F Force of Sandusky, with a discussion on Limitation of the Soldiers Homes System and a report of the organizing committee including Robert T Paine of Massachusetts. Later sessions featured How Can Habits of Thrift Be Cultivated Among the Girls and Boys of Our Schools by Mrs M E Fairbanks of Middletown Connecticut.
New York July 8 Rev B Halliday formerly assistant pastor at Plymouth Church Brooklyn and founder of the Five Points Mission in New York is seriously ill at Orange New Jersey. He went there on a visit and on Monday was stricken with apoplexy. Tonight he was reported resting comfortably in his eighty sixth year.
Indicted figures in a Boston street contracts case dodged the extra session. Judge Gaskill presided while Nawn and Kimball defaulted, prompting notes of political maneuvering around Mayor Quincy and questions about state witness claims. Mulvey appeared under guard. Scollans’s trial postponed for health, Gleason’s status unclear, and rumors swirled of state’s evidence.
Scollans's case was postponed to the fall term after a health claim by his attorney. Nawn was declared defaulted on a second indictment with Burns. further trials were paused. Mayor Quincy denied coördinating with Nason, while Nason accused political motives behind the speedy sessions. Bondsman Magulion and Sullivan offered brief remarks as details emerged. Gleason remained out of sight, sleeping at home.
District Attorney McLaughlin discusses the sudden court adjournment and the absence of Kimball and Nawn. He says Gleason and Nawn cannot proceed on the same indictment, Scollans is sick delaying trial to September, and suits against bondsmen Malone, McBride, and Sullivan proceed. Outlaws search will continue for the absent men while bail recovery actions move forward.
The doodle trials opened with a hearing before Judge Barker on Mulvey and Finneran. The second session for Nawn and Kimball drew little interest as spectators awaited the 11 o clock Superior Court hearing and a request for postponement until September due to pretrial preparation and public interest concerns.
Mr. Nason stirred strong reaction as he asked about placing witnesses on the stand. With Nawn absent, speculation grew that the trial might be postponed. Judge Gaskill noted the defendant was not present, intensifying the moment as the courtroom awaited resolve.
The Post reports C P Gleason, an indicted foreman with John J Nann, was urged to depart the city but refused. He denies turning state's evidence though sources hint at possible action to press his case. Papers tied to the affair were partially withheld and copied. Timothy Wallace confirms a visit to the stables with Mrs Nawn.
Boston Mayor Quincy rejects claims of shielding Nawn and voices strong support for using criminal statutes to protect the city from fraud. He says he learned of being summoned as a witness only Tuesday and denies any conversation with Nason or delay aims. He pushed for speedy trials of the teaming fraud cases, noting no protection for Nawn due to Democratic ties.
The speaker states that if renominated or reelected, the platform will demand the city of Boston be protected by criminal statutes and that these laws should be invoked consistently against all who steal from the city treasury. He asserts it is too early to say about renomination but emphasizes impartial enforcement.
In Boston, Judge Barker heard Thomas Finneran and J R Mulrey by counsel Hurlburt and Bartlett on their request for a stay of execution. Commonwealth counsel McLaughlin argued the indictment counts are defective and discussed the trial evidence. The defendants were absent. arguments on alleged defects followed with Judge Corcoran replying for Finneran. The case was taken under advisement.
The World will report that a major conference of free silver Democrats from across New York was held yesterday. Nearly every county participated. Resolutions authorized a committee to draft an address urging the Democratic State committee to reaffirm the Chicago platform and seek county city committees and conventions to back a loyal Democrat for chief judge of the Court of Appeals who supported the Chicago platform and the 1896 Democratic candidate.
Three members of Company D Ninth Regiment Charlestown were surprised after becoming husbands. First Sergeant Doyle presented Lieutenant David M Crotty with a china clock, then Privates Frank Morse and Dennis Daly received similar tokens from their fellow soldiers as a gesture of congratulations and appreciation.
Chicago July 8 coal shipments were halted as railroad companies ordered confiscation of all coal in transit. The move caused confusion and left local coal firms awaiting expected shipments frustrated. Soft coal prices rose about 40 cents per ton and new screenings doubled in value. About 15,000 carloads from southern Illinois mines were seized.
The scorching weather spread through Illinois and Iowa with temperatures reaching up to 107 degrees in Marshalltown Iowa. Four deaths and numerous prostrations were reported across several towns including Dubuque Burlington Decatur and St Paul. The National Weather Service recorded high temperatures contradicting local readings.
In Elmira New York on July 8 George A C Orme a six year old English boy fatally shot James Punzo an Italian and Mrs Maria Orme wife of the assailant. The couple had been estranged and Punzo was living at Mrs Orme's home. Orme was arrested after the incident.
Charles King was arrested today by Brooklyn detectives on a warrant from his employer R. L. Woods a manufacturing jeweller who has missed eight thousand dollars worth of goods.
Minneapolis July 8 The Grand Lodge of Elks expelled Allen O Myers of Ohio from the order Mead D Deweider was unanimously reelected grand exalted ruler The meeting announced no further action and plans for the next term were outlined
Princess Kaiulani heiress to Hawaii's throne and niece of Queen Liliuokalani has reached London after leaving Tunbridge Wells. She travels with her tutor and a maid, and accompanied by Mr. C, father of the princess, and C MacFarlane.
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