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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
6
The Moody Merrill case stratifies with Franklin Park Land Company amid new receipts and misappropriation hints. Creditors push claims past 350000 dollars as officers seek clarity on Merrill’s long hidden leadership role and looming absence.
Cambridge resident Charles Henry Farewell aged about 60 died by suicide after losing money gambling. He had worked as a cook at Lasell Seminary Auburndale and left $60. missing funds and gambling debts appear linked. His family reported long anxiety since June 3. his son described gambling as his only fault.
Charlestown residents meet at Association Hall to protest transferring Mystic water register from Charlestown to Boston City Hall. Speakers denounce the move as damaging to Charlestown Everett and Somerville and vow to appeal to the Board of Aldermen. A district committee will present the protest to the aldermen tomorrow.
The rapid transit bill underwent radical amendments before engrossment. Key shifts place appointment of three commissioners under the Supreme Court and require a Boston public vote before operation. Initial powers included land seizure, street widening, bridge plans, and state bonds, with later changes restoring consequential damages and bid processes. A popular vote clause aimed to secure passage.
The House defeated the bill for a Gas Commission investigation by 93 to 68 with several Democrats voting no. Supporters warned of rottenness and concentrated power, while critics accused the commission of delaying actions and concealing facts related to the Bay State Gas Company. A roll call shifted the vote from 64 year to 81 ways to 68 93.
Joseph B. Vaughan, a Music Hall worker, was arrested after a midday attack on engineer George A. Linscott at 25 Knapp Street. Vaughan allegedly struck with a club then fired a pistol in an old feud. bystanders overpowered him.
Enoch Shaw, 50, of Burlington Vermont, collapsed while roofing at 209 Silver Street in South Boston. Dr Means attributed death to heart disease. Shaw worked for J C Riley.
On Monday June 12 the Providence line between Boston and New York opens for the season. The steam boat express train leaves Park Square station at 6330 per person. The Massachusetts and Connecticut steamers stay in service through summer. The ticket office for this line moves to No. 1 Old State House.
Edwin Booth’s remains to be laid beside wife Mary in Mt. Auburn Cemetery Cambridge on Anemone Path near the Dunnlap and Kelly lots. The lot features a white marble marker for Mary born May 19 1840 died Feb 21 1863 and Edgar’s marker with solemn inscriptions. Burial expected today with Father Frisby officiating.
The Carnival Association of Charles Town advances Bunker Hill day celebrations with nine floats and a parade over a mile long. Barnum animals are off the plan due to horse safety, but circus teams and personnel will join. The group seeks public subscriptions to cover overrun costs despite a larger city appropriation.
State dignitaries entitled to attend Massachusetts Day pack trunks for a 10 a.m. Fitchburg departure to Chicago arriving June 18. A banquet for officers of the exposition and invited guests is set for June 16 with officials from Massachusetts and Illinois invited. June 17 features a governor’s reception in the Massachusetts building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and public access after 2 p.m.
Neil McAvoy, released from the House of Correction about a month ago, faces new charges for stealing part of a harness on Albany Street. He is over 70, has a long criminal record, and uses at least five aliases. The rogues gallery lists him as a known figure.
Saturday afternoon June 10 marks the anniversary of the Ella Reed Home for Children in Sharon Patrons and friends are invited to join the observance with guest attendees and supporters throughout the community.
The Senate engrossed and passed the rapid transit bill by 30 to 6 after lengthy debate. Key speakers from Suffolk criticized the bill’s scope and financial terms while supporting certain amendments. Proposals included delaying effect to 1894 and widening Boylston and Barstow streets, with votes on Parkman’s amendment and related changes.
The record shows a legislative vote on consequential damages with a 21 to 16 tally. The bill advanced 30 to 5 after further motions, with members Bartlett Brown Hickox Monk and Ratshesky paired against Berry, Milton absent.
The House approved a bill giving the Governor authority to remove Prison Commission members and added an amendment forcing quicker action by the gas commission on price petitions. A bid to curb stock watering by gas and electric firms failed engrossment, and a railroad stock watering bill was referred. The Beacon Hill relocation bill and a subway bill also passed.
The Sick Baby Fund gains new interest with daily subscriber additions as readers are urged to contribute. A recent report notes $15.11 added yesterday and encourages personal solicitation, lawn parties, and small donations to support the charity and the Post’s medical staff aiding Boston’s sick babies.
The Society of the Daughters of the Revolution will observe the 118th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at Old South Church on Saturday, June 17 at 3 o'clock. Prominent speakers will give addresses and a picked choir will sing. A large delegation from New York will attend. Invitations available from members or John B. Foster at 164 Boylston Street.
The superintendent of foreign mails in Washington ordered Boston to include Jamaica correspondence in mails sent on Boston steamers to Port Antonio. Previously Jamaica mail moved via New York steamers, but future dispatches from Boston will speed deliveries to Jamaica.
The entrance examination for the Boys and Girls Latin Schools will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 24. Boys applicants will test at Warren avenue schoolhouse, girls applicants in Room 4 of the Girls High School on West Newton Street. Requisitions for admission to the sixth class match those for the third class in grammar schools.
A sick child in an upper tenement suffers dysentery and heat while the mother, a scrub woman, works away to support five children after the father's recent death. The elder child acts as nurse as the mother explains the hardship of leaving for work daily.
A six year old boy lies ill in his home on Henchman Street waiting to get well. His mother speaks sadly of no improvement after leaving Children's Hospital. A doctor has given a pain easing prescription and promised a future check.
A colonial lawn party to benefit St. Pauls Church will be held at Mr Duttons grounds in Malden. Four barges will transport passengers from depots between 8 and 8 30 PM. A colonial era minuet and processions through groves will feature Elves fairies and Greek maidens with a large Boston attendance.
The 1893 season features record muslin quantities with purchases rising beyond prior years. The upholstery section at Paine's Furniture Company is crowded this month as shoppers seize rare bargains in muslin fabrics and related furnishings.
To sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism diseases of the kidneys skin and blood Dr Dewey the specialist will furnish two weeks treatment and medicine free His offices are at 40 Ten Breet eee gonnee ovens near row we cepot and are open daily til 3 p m execmundase 10104 0 ae 7 a.
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