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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1895
Page
2
B P Hutchinson known as Old Hutch unshackled by losses opens a restaurant at 298 Dearborn Street named P B Weare Temperance Home. He declares no liquor will be sold and promises a wide range of items from nails to pie with plans to offer neckties and soups if business thrives.
Charles Schrieter a German shot himself at 7 Penn Street Lawrence this afternoon on his fiftieth birthday He had told his family he would end his life at that age He is at General Hospital unconscious with a wife and three daughters.
P H Ryan dies at his sister's Ashmont home after a week with Bright's disease. At City Hall he was regarded as able and trustworthy. He served as private secretary to Charles R Cutler and later as assistant clerk to Deputy Payson.
In Birmingham on June 7 Lee Harris and Abe Mitchell were hanged for murder and robbery. The two men, described as colored, addressed about 2000 spectators before the drop, dying in prayer after declaring evil associations led them astray. Earlier in January they killed Pleasant Meriweather and robbed his store.
The Ella Reed Home in Sharon marked its third anniversary of dedication with ceremonies this afternoon. The cornerstone was laid September 4, 1891 by Rt. Rev. Bishop Brooks and the building was completed and dedicated the following June. The home aims to improve life for destitute children by providing nourishment and compassionate care.
Builders busy with yachts from small to large repair Sagamore after collision and expect launch in three weeks. R. Bowers schooner gets new keel while Penobscot hull and boilers receive overhauls and paint. Gitana yacht and Longfellow steamer undergo work as private yards prepare for summer season.
The Jubilee nears completion at Atlantic works with four bow plates to be bolted, paint on the stem, and launch expected after three days. The Miles Standish, a 206 foot side wheel steamer for Boston to Nantasket, launches next Thursday with copper bottom and a 2250 passenger capacity.
The owner can shift lights to white red or blue or all colors for a grand effect. The Chetelah of Newbury port is owned by Captain Lunt and the Stella, once John Stetson’s, now Mr. Aldrich’s, are both under repair before commissioning.
The Lake View Chautauqua summer session runs July 23 to August 5 at South Framingham with Dr. J L Hurlburt in charge for the first time in years. August 1 is Woman's Day featuring speakers Mary A Livermore Ellen Batelle Dietrick Leon H Vincent Colonel Russell H Conwell and others plus usual literary scientific and assembly attractions. Programs will be mailed by Samuel Corcoran South Framingham Mass.
The Mt Bowdoin M E Sunday school holds a children’s Sunday at Odd Fellows Hall Washington Street Dorchester Sunday at 7 p m. Fine music and flowers will be given away. Pastor B E Ss J McAllister will address the school.
Frank Clark aged 15 accuses Faulkner School Principal Perry of whipping him too severely causing a fainting spell yesterday. Perry counters that the boy smokes and is naturally weak. Clark plans to file a complaint.
San Antonio reported the bodies of W. F. Kronkey, a wealthy building contractor, and his wife found in Salado Creek six miles out. They had been missing after being said to go fishing. Suspicious head wounds suggest murder. both were strong swimmers.
A lamp exploded at 14 Adams street in Lynn this evening. Daniel Cantling, who is deaf and dumb, was severely burned on his face and hands as he tried to subdue the fire by grabbing the lamp and tossing it from an open window. Loss estimated at $25.
Aberdeen June 7 An unknown man charged after firing a revolver on Ballater road near Balmoral. Thomas Don of Crieff is arrested with six loaded chambers and fifty cartridges in a bag and a letter to Gladstone claiming kingship and a plan to wed Vanderbilt’s daughter. He resisted arrest and was overpowered.
The Middlesex grand jury at East Cambridge indicted Charles S. Witham of Malden for manslaughter over the April 9 shooting of Dr. Farnsworth on High street Malden. It also indicted Charles W. Sanford ex tax collector of Concord for embezzlement. District Attorney Wier ordered Sanford arrest, noting towns offered no formal process. The case is unusual as authorities had not initiated action against Sanford.
Two men entered A. E. Chatter’s store at 369 Warren street, asked for change on a $10 bill, and left after a 25 cent shortage appeared. One man took back his change and handed an envelope, which later proved empty. The scheme also targeted Lena Gerbhardt of 71 Warren street.
The Times dispatch from Madrid reports General Campos requests additional troops for Cuban service. The move is seen as evidence that the Cuban insurgency is more serious and widespread than previously believed, with insurgent resources appearing stronger.
Constantinople reports the Porte will not consider a powers backed guarantee for Armenian reforms. The annual Armenian constitution celebration, banned for years, will be allowed this year and held on July 9.
John T. Masterson and Henry J. Fitch were arrested by Inspectors Burke and Mahoney for unlawfully keeping an intelligence office at 5A Washington Street without a police license. Police note recent complaints of unlicensed employment offices and swindling of job seekers in the South End.
The executive committee of the Massachusetts Woman's Suffrage Association met yesterday and adopted resolutions declaring that the proposed referendum on the suffrage question was a sham and would be no fair test.
Edward McDuffee Timothy OConnell and John Gallucia residents of Malden were arrested by Lynn police in Saugus at 5 AM last Sunday while preparing for a cock fight. They faced the local court and were fined 25 dollars each.
An advertisement extols out of sorts feelings tied to dyspeptic tendency or climate change. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the cure, claiming it purifies blood, strengthens nerves and body, refreshes the whole system, and boosts appetite, with a promise of honesty and world leading sales.
Six year old Mary Smith of No 9 Endicott street died after climbing on a car owned by Michael Barr on Thatcher street. She fell onto the curb and was pronounced dead. Dr. Martin could not save her. Medical Examiner Harris to view the body.
The Republican city committee met at the Washington street headquarters with a slim turnout to approve changes in rules. They will organize in January on a date set by the chairman instead of the second Monday as before. Contests must now be sworn before a notary public. Richard L. Gay proposed ward caucus resolutions for the 1896 election on new ward lines, with caucuses to be held after the December city election and the annual committeemen election postponed by one week.
Entries list for Gravesend on June 7 detailing six races from a selling sprint for 3-year-olds and up to a mile and one sixteenth Domino Handicap for older horses. Notable entries include Adelbert and Will Fonso in race one, Red Skin and Waltzer in race two, Lorrania and Sebastian in race three, Sir Walter and Rubicon in race four, Fred Train and The Native in race five, and Charade and Cockade in race six.
In the maidens and selling events at the oval, Belfry won the opening race over Pigmy and King Howard with a 1 16 1 2 time. Aimee Goodwin led Mrs. Morgan and Springvale in the seven eighths mile. Epona captured the two year old fillies race with Nellie Parker and Lela Dell close behind in 1 08 1 2. Merry Monarch won the one mile selling with Cy clone second and Fred Gardner third in 1 42 1 4. Merchant edged Eyes Second and Martin in the four and a half furlongs for two year old colts with a 28 time.
Allan L led the first race with Monitoress taking second and Delia M third in 51 3 4 seconds. Svengali won the second over Gimme and Wistful in 58 1 4. Tribute won the third selling over Ceremony and Eddie M in 1 17 1 2. Mirage won the fourth selling with Marie Lovell and Foxglove in 1 17 3 4. Illume led the fifth selling over Darkness and West Park in 1 23 1 4. Jessie Taral won the sixth selling over White Cockade and Samaritan in 1 17 1 2.
A woman complains to a retailer that shoes bought three to four weeks earlier wear out quickly after paying two dollars. The dealer counters the purchase was three months old, cost a dollar thirty five, and has given fair service. A stamped sale record proves the customer’s claim incorrect.
ROW BETTER NEW LONDON Conn June 7 The Harvard crew changed examinations at Red Top from 9 to 10 o clock to row in cooler morning hours for better practice The anticipated arrival of Yale crews tomorrow adds interest as Bob Cook stroke is unfamiliar to Harvard men William Blaikie Harvard spoke to the team improving watermanship and energy in morning drills Afternoon wind ruined the water and times Thyra T A Stillman s yacht anchored off Red Top and sailors enjoyed a pleasant sail down the sound
June 7 reports show blue relay riders beating red ones across multiple cities. In Amsterdam Tribes Hill and Schenectady blue runners arrived several minutes earlier, with Albany noting two hours early relative to expected time and the red pouch delivery.
At a Yale Track Athletic Association meeting in New Haven on June 7, Sherman Day of New York was named president. Robert Mitchell Jr of Cincinnati was elected vice president, C Gillette of New York named manager, and H T Kneeland Jr of Brooklyn approved as secretary for the coming year.
The Annie Brewer manslaughter case in the killing of Gideon Latimer was delayed to the October term at Lawrence. Attorney Sisk plans to argue several trial exceptions. John A. Littlefield of Lynn, hotel proprietor and January term liquor nuisance convict, was fined $100, costs $50, and sentenced to four months’ imprisonment, which began immediately.
Williams wins a three straight meeting with Dartmouth 9 to 3 in a cleanly played game. Williams pitchers yielded eight earned runs on 18 hits while Dartmouth benefited from four walks and an error, as Lewis struggled to put down the Hanover lineup.
The American Wringer Company at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Mail orders are handled promptly and a Tremont 764 telephone number is provided.
Multiple notices from Somerville Kingston Dorchester Chelsea and Portsmouth announce funerals memorials and details. Fuller Silas M aged info 22 Park Ave funeral June 9. Burges W H aged 60 public services June 8 Unitarian Church. Borrowscale Margaret aged 77 5 months funeral June 6 Couples Home burial private. Dodge David J aged ? services June 9 from 116 Poplar St. Flynn John aged 46 10 months emeet of Kearsarge Naval Vets Assn funeral from 50 East Dedicant St and Cathedral Portsmouth paper copy requested.
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