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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
2
Senate battles over sugar scandal probes as Tilman demands full investigation while defending himself against charges from a New Hampshire clipping. Gallinger and West resist, arguing cost and private character concerns. debates shift to tariff issues as leaders clash.
A Boston man, B. W. Misner of East Boston, testifies two years of back and kidney pain were cured by Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Maverick Square. The claim notes the product's sale nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. and urges others to try it.
Police believe John C Payne Boston hotel man is an alcoholic who reported losing his three children in Madison Square. He was arrested for erratic conduct and taken to West Thirtieth Street station. A letter signed Carrie on United States Hotel Boston letterhead was found in his pocket pleading with him to stop drinking.
The Bank Officers' Association plans its first harbor excursion Saturday aboard the steamer Nantasket for a South Shore sail. Carter's Band will provide music, and meals include sandwiches coffee and a board collation. Boarding from Rowe's wharf Atlantic avenue at 2 30 p m. sharp. Committee: President J Adams Brown chairman J J Todd W O Lovell C G Shirmer T W Andrew and G O Simpson.
Joseph Houle suffered a severe injury at the Whittenton mill when his arm was caught in a machine and torn away. Workers reported the accident occurred as the machine started spinning, with emergency crews rushing to the scene in Taunton.
Clifton L Field, clerk of courts, received word from Chief Justice Mason that John O Neil Jr will be tried for the murder of Mrs Hattie E McCloud at the July term opening July 12 and that the case will be first on the docket.
Madrid reports a cabinet council with the Queen Regent presiding. Senor Canovas explains Cuba tensions and the Spain United States relationship leading to his resignation. Sagasta likely to form a Liberal cabinet. Campos to Cuba. crisis to be settled soon.
Havana reports rising anti American sentiment in Cuba. The Diario de la Marina accuses US correspondents of sensationalism in coverage of the Calhoun Lee Congosto inquiry into Dr. Ricardo Ruiz's death in Guanabacoa prison. It questions Consul General Lee and Walter Barker over aid claims and alleges bias.
The steamer Pottsville from Philadelphia with 1700 tons Cumberland coal lies on the harbor bottom at Fairfield wharf. With a 19 foot draught she struck a ledge and perforated her bottom. A diver and lighters were expected, crew of ten to twelve to sleep on deck.
In Worcester on June 3 the Hopedale Parish Church receives a granite and limestone memorial building donated by George A. Draper and Eben B. Draper in memory of their parents. The single floor design includes a Sunday school room reception kitchen guild and ladies' society room with an estimated cost of 60 000 and a completion goal within a year.
John E. Payne of Boston, said to own a hotel, arrived with his wife and three children aged 6 to 12. While showing Madison Square points of interest, Payne lost sight of his family who seemingly vanished. Police assisted in the search. no word on discovery.
Vice Admiral Erskine orders H M S Pallas to Boston to assist in Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee celebrations by British born residents of Boston. The Pallas, a third class cruiser built in 1890, carries eight 4.7 inch guns eight 3 pounders four machine guns and four torpedo tubes. Previously the ship helped celebrate the Queen’s birthday in Jacksonville on May 24.
The House moved a libel bill framed by Representatives Magenis and Pierce to bar damages beyond actual injuries. Speaker Callender cited a Boston Post pre grand jury indictment claim, sparking contempt of court debate. Votes shifted 72 76, 8 108, 78 101, and 98 nays on various motions before third reading. Gallivan then tabled a new Dorchester avenue bridge plan.
Dublin aldermen will elect John Redmond the Parnellite leader and Waterford MP to the office of Lord Mayor at the coming meeting. Waterford city rejoices at the prospect of this distinction as a reward for his parliamentary service for Ireland.
Harvey Knowlton known as Rebel George, famed gold brick swindler, was robbed by Anthony Mellon in Washington on June 3. Mellon threatened with a revolver but Knowlton overpowered him in a bloody struggle, taking back the $1500 after three missed shots. Mellon lay unconscious and bleeding.
Congressman Morse III contracted a relapse after a cold and is bedbound with malarial fever and cystitis. Doctors report fluctuating temperatures from 100 to 103 and pulse rates between 90 and 108 as he undergoes treatment.
Patrolman George Hobson aged 45 was knocked down and run over by an American Express Company wagon in Dock Square yesterday afternoon. He sustained a broken left leg and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Hobson resides at 40 Cliff Street Roxbury.
The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Repairs are called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 74.
The Common Council, by a 58 to 3 vote, passed the annual loan bill at a June meeting with a $3000 amendment for a South End bath house on Swett Street and kept $60,000 for a Ward 3 playground budget. The panel rejected a hospital funding amendment, approved June 17 and Labor Day appropriations, and ordered printing plant reports.
Tommy Tucker a longtime Boston first baseman was released to Washington last night to relieve Cartwright. Tucker signed for about $800 and is praised by Manager Selee as a great player and solid addition to the Washingtons. Fans lined Walpole Street as he left the South End grounds amid mixed sentiment.
At Merrimac New Hampshire June 3 the Naticook stock farm owned by C W Spaulding formerly of the Globe Savings Bank Chicago sold its stock at auction. Many attended including Herbert Skinner Spaulding's secretary. Farming implements fetched good prices and seven high quality horses and one pair of heavy work horses were sold. Lisbet sold to W W Langee of Waltham for 87 50 and the heavy pair to W W Langee for 252 50.
The Yarmouth Steamship Company releases its 1897 guide Beautiful Nova Scotia in brown and black tones with numerous half tone illustrations of Nova Scotia sites. Nova Scotia is highlighted as a premier American summer retreat with Boston to Yarmouth ocean trips popular among New Englanders. Agent J F Spinney of Lewis Wharf Boston offers mailing of the book for 10 cents postage.
At Readville a windy day tests speed as Woodshed leads the 2:10 pacing heat over Prince Alert and Crafty. Woodshed later wins two heats, taking first and fourth money, while Architect dominates the 2:30 trotting class with Paddy D. pushing hard for the lead. Frank Pierson wins the 2:21 trotting heat and the 2:10 class features large purses and close finishes.
London June 3. Richard Croker's bay horse Americus won the Riddlesdown plate of 200 sovereigns at the Epsom spring meeting on its third racing day.
At a meeting of dual game competitors with Yale or Pennsylvania and Mott Haven players in New York, F. H. Bigelow of Worcester, class of 1898, was unanimously elected captain for next year. Bigelow has been a prominent sprinter since entering college.
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