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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1892
Page
8
Judge Corcoran receives Plymouth Superior Court appointment with honors. He arrives from Boston with Haub's lawyers, is greeted by officials, and opens the June docket. He will hear court cases and divorce libels this week, with criminal term set for next Monday.
In the heat of a sweltering day, officials and fathers from the State House and City Hall offered quips on staying cool. Statements ranged from drinking ice water to sweating through duties, with Governor Russell remaining unfazed and others using fans, seersucker, and ventures outside to cope.
Open Spagsl details how yesterday crowds filled Boston Common and Public Garden seeking shade and relief from stifling heat. People rested on benches, wandered paths, and kids paddled at Frog Pond while families picnicked and vendors served refreshments amid a lively, sunlit urban oasis.
The swan-boats remained popular as afternoon shadows lengthened. Arbors and bowers at the Public Gardens drew heat weary visitors seeking shade. A shower with thunder and lightning prompted a hasty retreat homeward after a hot day in the green and cool pleasure grounds.
The North End suffered extreme heat with overcrowded tenements housing thousands of children. Families lacked ice and proper clothing, some living in single rooms with parents and eight children. Water shortages in North Bennet street court prompted neighbors to share supplies until a storm cooled the district.
The Christian Endeavor international convention at New York July 7-11 attracts wide attention across the state with 22 000 delegates already seeking accommodations including 2000 Nomibis State. Low travel rates from Boston offer a $4 round trip boat and $5 rail. A special C E train from Park Square at 9 30 Wednesday July 6 carries Massachusetts officers and delegates. No other official excursion from Massachusetts this year. Delegates may stop at the Saratoga Teachers' Convention with round trip tickets from Boston at 8 50, Hudson River and Saratoga.
Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic national convention plan to act as a unit with Cleveland likely to win strong support. Hill supporters may remain in the minority, while several delegates insist the unit rule has never been adopted in Massachusetts. The group leaves for Chicago next Saturday on major trains and will include Rhode Island delegates and fifty to sixty notable Massachusetts Democrats.
Listings show ships docking in Boston New York Queenstown Southampton and London with routes from Liverpool Jamaica Havana Boston and Bre men. Vessels include Samaria Albert Dumois Aller City of Chester Ciudad Caudal Catalonia Lahn Angloman Nessmore and more with proceeding orders and arrivals.
The Friday and Saturday holiday movement expands among newspaper men and a wide range of trades. Leading firms in iron steel hardware boots shoes carpets jewelry wholesale grocers and store and furnace sectors agree to close on Thursday the 16th at 6 pm and reopen Monday June 20, signaling a broader rest period.
The Prohibitionists of the tenth Congress district last evening elected delegates to the national convention. Dr. H. A. Gibbs of Ward 20 and Miss Eva Brown of Quincy to lead the slate with alternates the Rev. J. H. Yeomans of Atlantic and Q. O. M. Donaldson of Ward 24. Gibbs rumored as a potential Congress candidate, nomination to occur later.
A wave of heat illness hits multiple residents. William Major of 50 North Margin Street collapses unloading hides at Union Wharf and is treated at City Hospital. An unidentified laborer, about 35, collapses near Tremont House, treated by Dr Dunn and sent to Massachusetts Hospital. Other victims include Victorien De Silva on Hanover Street, a worker on Charlestown Bridge, and a sunstroke death at Police Station 13.
In the State Insurance Superintendent's May 2 report to the Legislature the secretary cites the policy for policy-holders, declaring a fundamental principle guiding future company policy as it marks the forty-eighth year of an honorable business career.
In Plymouth the early heat wave hits court as Judge Corcoran remains collected with ice water at hand. Ex-Judge Day and ex-District Attorney Hosea Kingman fan themselves, Sheriff Tobey seeks cool relief, and Clerk Hobart braces against the heat during divorce case hearings noted for their chill moments.
The University Club at Tremont House voted to purchase the Whittier estate on Beacon Street as a clubhouse. Suffolk Savings Bank will take a first mortgage for part of the cost, with the remainder funded by bonds. Occupancy is planned by September 1, and the club will raise membership from 500 to 750.
No. 8 Old State House, under Mr. L. H. Palmer, became a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for the Shore Line express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
The Court of Appeals at Saratoga ruled in favor of J. C. Duff in the 1888 contract dispute with Lillian Russell over wearing tights during the Queen's Mate. Russell faced a damages claim of about 20000, and the case hinges on propriety and contract terms as the diva had left for the Casino after the dispute.
Excitement rose yesterday afternoon at Charles and Boylston streets as a West End trolley wire fell striking a West Somerville car horse. The injured horse collapsed and was removed by ambulance.
The city awarded the bridge contract at Allston to Colrode & Taylor of Philadelphia. Their bid of 18940 was the lowest by several thousand compared to rivals. The 144 by 80 foot bridge will use four pin connected trusses and must be finished by September 15, 1892.
The New York Life Insurance Company eliminates occupation residence travel and lifestyle restrictions in its new policy. It requires only satisfactory physical condition at issue and timely premium payment, marking a radical shift from earlier non forfeitable plans.
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