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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1896
Page
5
A June 19 1896 appeal from Fred T Dubois and 28 others urges U S voters to support Henry M Teller for president. The letter critiques party control, advocates bimetallism, and calls for independent action via future conventions to restore monetary fairness and national unity.
Four U S Senators four U S Representatives one Republican national committee member and many delegates left the Republican convention yesterday. Colorado and Idaho carried solid delegations as empty seats appeared then disappeared. Charles A Towne aided the bolters by borrowing an alternate badge. Montana’s Carter and Mantle did not join Hartman who walked out alone. four blank Montana votes registered a protest during the presidential balloting. Nevada cast only three votes.
Cambridge school committee in executive session discharged four long serving Gore Primary teachers Miss Anna E Callahan Miss Elizabeth B Gahm Miss E Mullaney and Miss Emma J Ross for not aligning with principal Miss Frances E Pendexter who is on leave for May and June. Miss Maud Deshan from Boston temporarily fills in. Reportedly the change displeased some under teachers though they deny insubordination. Dr Clancy seen as primary instigator. Pendexter praises the departed staff.
Fifty five members of the Williams College freshman class attended a banquet at the Worden Hotel in Saratoga N Y A list of speakers included F H Center Minneapolis G G McKinley Orangeville C W H Samosky Canandaigua W M Rutter Chicago H R Conger New York City J Lindsay Rochester J S Oakman Pittsfield Mass and E R Bolton Buffalo.
At a South Boston Citizens Association meeting a committee was appointed to urge park commissioners to oppose fees for Peete Suits and towels at Marine Park. Commissioner George R. Babbett indicated the privilege was rented to an outside party, and the park commissioners have no control over the matter.
Alfred J. Bartley, 18, a Dorchester mail clerk, was killed last night at North Market Street No. 23 in a tragic elevator accident. Bartley slipped while starting the passenger elevator, became wedged between car and shaft, and died after hours of rescue attempts. Police and coroner attended. the body was ultimately lowered and removed. Bartley had only recently joined North Packing & Provision Company and was well liked by coworkers.
The young man Bartley, who had just started a business career after graduating from Canton High School, took charge of delivering mail and, after hours, left letters on desks. The deceased brother then visited the morgue to identify the body and assume responsibility.
Ex Secretary of the Navy William Whitney dominates New York political chatter as a key figure in the Chicago convention battle over silver. He mobilizes a nationwide sound money army, briefs lieutenants, and challenges McKinley for the presidency, while West Harris Walthall and other silver leaders seek a free coinage plank.
General Auditor Clarence S. Anthony of the Fitchburg railroad and president of the Massachusetts Institute of Accounts presided at a Young's dinner. Speakers included Charles Dyer Chase and A. Kittredge, who urged viewing the business office as a training school in which forty years of practice outweigh formal schooling. A New York letter noted CPA diploma rights under state law. Participating attendees ranged from Joseph Monzan to A. Pratt, with broader remarks on career ascent from errand boy to proprietor.
An attempted constitutional plank at the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union meeting denounces the competitive wage system and backs universal cooperation to reduce job competition. The plan was called socialist and rejected. Also reported: Wood Carvers' Union elects officers and clerks win a July August half holiday, with South End stores first to grant the benefit and plans to push to South Boston.
The Salem jury considering Margaret J. Anderson v John P. Hurley agreed after a day of deliberation, sealing a verdict at 4:20 pm. They had sought court instructions about reporting a verdict on one count if others remained undecided, and were told to treat the case as a whole for verdict.
Through sleeping cars and picturesque scenery and the lowest rates to Buffalo via the Hoosac Tunnel route. If you are attending the National Educational Association convention consider these advantages before choosing your travel.
The fiftieth anniversary of Boston Museum’s summer season is marked with today’s performances of The Yankee Cruiser and a souvenir gift for ladies. Napier Lothian Jr directs revisions for next Monday’s show while eidoloscope debuts. The Castle Square company bows Falka and Boccaccio headlines, with ongoing Merry-Go-Round runs and changes next week. Christie McDonald hosts a reception and gifts. The hot weather boosts chutes at Huntington avenue, hypnotist Dr. Horace Sims draws crowds daily, and Niagra Falls views rotate with new vaudeville acts. The Parker Street circus ends today after a successful week. Emily Zola burlesque concludes at Palace Theatre tonight, as next week promises fresh light entertainment. Park Theatre’s summer schedule shifts to Meredith with Albert Chevalier headlining a vaudeville opening.
H Eugene Bolles, recently named receiver for Bax ter E Perry of Medford, is organizing estate accounts. New trustees will be appointed after the work is finished. Rumors of shortages circulate, but Perry says his father's accounts are square and no bonds or charges exist. Illness kept him from office, prompting the trusteeship change.
The Revere Selectmen held a hearing for Assessor Legee on charges of neglecting duty. No decision was reached.
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