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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1895
Page
6
A Kjellefjord dated letter dated Feb 25 reports a telegraph inspector at a mountain station between Lebesby and Langfjord saw a bal.
The Arctic explorer Dr. Nansen is believed to be moving south with possible despatches. He left Norway in the Fram in June 1893 and, per telegrams from Berlevaag and Varda, planned voyages toward the New Siberian Islands and north along unknown coasts with the ice drift.
M Edwin Libby was appointed deputy superintendent of the street watering division, moving from paving division control. Foreman J K Crowley becomes chief inspector with salary reduced to 1000. Libby will earn 1500 per year and base at the old Court House. He resides at 3 Morely Street Roxbury.
Police investigate a suspected assault at a cheap lodging house at 103 Washington street after lodger Bartholomew Sexton was found unconscious with a bruised eye and other injuries. He was taken to City Hospital and remained on the dangerous list last night. Other occupants could not explain his condition.
In Madrid the war minister General Lopez Dominguez denied insurgent victory rumors in Cuba and the death of General Lachambre. He said the United States would not claim against Spain under the Zanjon treaty and United States Minister Taylor pledged neutrality regarding Cuba to Premier Sagasta.
Fitchburg March 5 George B. Andres, president of the Worcester North Agricultural Society, was killed at Cushings saw mill when his coat sleeve caught on a circular saw as he helped the yarder unload logs. His body was fatally drawn onto the blade, death instantaneous.
The Post bowling squad travels to Watch City to meet Walthams tonight. The visitors aim to keep the home team guessing as they duel the cream of Waltham.
Former Representative J J Casey and supporters press for a state commission to oversee telephone companies. A hearing before the mercantile affairs committee heard Casey argue for public access to a fair appeals tribunal and for rate reductions to widen telephone use, with Sam Powers representing Bell’s interests.
John O. Bache, agent in New York for Union Central Life, vanished after departing for Boston. Nine notes totaling 8775 dollars failed or were protested. bank seeks 3775 dollars via attachment, accusing him of intent to defraud creditors. Bache, once an Episcopal clergyman, left city aboard Plymouth for Fall River. fellow traveler Dr. Boyle searched but found no trace.
Citizens of Orient Heights organized last evening to form the Orient Heights Association at Blackington Schoolhouse. Officers elected include President Edward H. Dockam, vice presidents James C. Meekie John Young Timothy Fitzpatrick, treasurer Robert D. Sutherland, secretary C. E. Bennison, with Daggett Booth Burnett as finance committee and Williams Fennelly McInnis on the resolutions committee. The largely attended meeting was enthusiastic and the group aims to greatly benefit the district.
The Public Library has received a marble switchboard weighing about three tons. It is not yet installed and the library remains closed to the public, but electricians have visited in hopes of seeing the new apparatus. The instruments to be connected are presently at the library building.
The second night of the Salvation Army Hall camp meeting on Pine Street drew a lively revival with the doors locked and admission denied. Major Brewer led the crowd with his usual energetic style as outsiders were influenced to join, and nightly sessions continue until the final on March 18.
The City Ticket Office of the Boston and Albany Railroad on Washington street sells admission and travel passes for westbound destinations. Tickets available for immediate purchase with standard rates and destination options.
Captain Lawler is exonerated as pilot and Farrington cleared by pilot commissioners. Buoy No 8 found 80 to 125 feet from its proper position, complicating the grounding. Wrecker Burgess prepares to raise the vessel, with large dam works at No 8 hatch to pump out water and reach refrigerated beef stored on deck.
Reports from Ithaca Rome Albany Amsterdam Middletown and Niagara Falls detail mayoral and aldermanic wins by Republicans or Democrats. In Ithaca Leroy G Todd won the mayoralty by 515, while Rome and Albany saw sweeping Republican victories. Amsterdam elected Republicans with a 250 to 800 range and Williamson Fisher carried 300. Middletown gave Republicans eight of nine aldermen to Democrats. Niagara Falls elected Democrats to the city ticket with O W Cutler mayor by 168, while Phillips last year had a near 200 majority for Republicans.
Rockland Me March 5 Captain M H Haff noted sailing master of the Vigilant and other cup defenders is in Rockland seeking Maine sailors for sloop yachts this summer. He believes American crews will outperform Scandinavian selections and expects strength for American yachts in all contests.
The Vermont governor Urban A Woodbury and Burlington figures W J Van Patten Henry Wells F H Wells and C A Hibbard have bought a large stake in the Boston Foot Wear Machine Company 285 Devonshire street and were elected directors Governor Woodbury becomes president Van Patten and the Wells brothers belong to The Wells Richardson Company makers of Paine's Celery Compound Hibbard is a boot and shoe manufacturer.
Washington March 5 Assistant Attorney General Thomas of the Post Office Department announced the new lottery law prohibiting express companies from carrying lottery matter. He states the law will stop conveyance of such material between states and from foreign sources by express carriers or common carriers across state lines.
In Municipal Court yesterday morning the larceny case against Lowell Mason, preferred by Marion Manola weeks earlier over a disputed picture, was called and dismissed due to lack of prosecution.
Boston Democratic leaders, including Corbett Doyle and Gallivan, back Josiah Quincy for mayor. They praise his character, leadership, and party loyalty, predicting a united, victorious campaign if he consents to run, noting previous vindication and broad support across districts.
The Portland suit questions which receivers, McNeill or Union Pacific, should pay a $600,000 debt tied to the Oregon Railway and Navigation lines. Moorfield Storey will close for petitioners as the U S District Judge Bellinger hears testimony largely via depositions, with a continuation likely to Thursday.
The Supreme Court yesterday heard arguments in the Haverhill bribery cases involving Alfred Hemenway and ex Governor Russell. Counsel for Smith presented points of law. Six defendants have counsel and briefs. most filed without argument. The case is before the court and all defendants will be tried together.
Washington reports Commissioner General Stump released figures indicating a 49 percent drop in immigration to the United States over the last seven months. The data point to a notable reduction in new arrivals, reflecting shifts in policy or global conditions.
Boston firm at 302 Federal Street offers shafting hangers and pulleys as part of general machinery and mill work. The listing emphasizes comprehensive mill equipment and mechanical components supplied by the American Tool and Machine Co in Boston.
A Boston Fish Bureau session at No 3 Long Wharf opposed the Massachusetts Hoxie bill to ban pounds and similar gear. A committee of B F De Butts L A Treat and C B Mitchell was named to lobby at the State House, with plans to enlist other groups. Treat said the measure would harm edible fish supply by halting wholesale catches in waters near Massachusetts and beyond the three mile limit, especially migratory species, and unfairly hurts small fishermen compared with large ocean vessels.
Mary Whelton won $5800 and Samuel Whelton $1300 for injuries from an electric car shock. Judge Sherman ordered remittances of $1800 and $700 within ten days or new trials granted. Orin Stevens, seven, awarded $2500 for an electric car accident in Charlestown. remit $1000 in ten days or verdict set aside.
Providence March 5 Nat Herreshoff was not well today His fever rose after a brief decline and he passed a fairly comfortable night Dr Robert Miller of this city visited Bristol for consultation with Dr Neylan at Mr Herreshoff s bedside He found Captain Nat very sick with pneumonia symptoms developing on one side and bronchial trouble He was very nervous and no pronounced typhoid fever symptoms were noted
The Supreme Court full bench sustains the widow Alice J. Mears in her tort action against the Boston and Maine Railroad Company. John Mears, a car inspector, was killed in the freight yard when a car he inspected was struck by another car, causing his death.
In Lowell on March 5 the Vespers defeated the Dorchester Centrals by 181 pins. Three Vespers exceeded 500 in total pins while the visitors did not reach those marks. Final score 247 to 2366.
An appeal invites individuals suffering rheumatism to send their address to the Galvanic Disque Co. in Brookline Massachusetts seeking relief and potential information or service. The notice emphasizes a response from those affected and provides the company name and location for contact.
GOAL CARRYING WAR Philadelphia March 5 It emerged that a freight war among Reading Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central is looming Reading demanded larger through coal rates south of Bethlehem East Pennsylvania Junction If not conceded Reading would embargo coal from Lehigh Valley and Jersey Central starting Monday cutting off Wilkesbarre coal to Philadelphia Executives Wilbur and Maxwell discussed possible adoption of the policy
At the East Pennsylvania Evangelical Association conference in Pottstown on March 5, appointments were made for the New England district. Joshua Gill is presiding elder for Boston and Brookline, with assignments including First Swedish Church Boston and various church posts from Cambridge to Chelsea and beyond. Several clergy to be supplied and noted conference members include A F Clark and F F Bayliss among others.
In Boston and Baltimore dockets four cases already seek settlement of the Chappell marital dispute while today Mrs. Chappell files a partial divorce and alimony action alleging repeated cruelty. She cites substantial property and seeks an annuity of 5000 dollars or a 50000 dollar settlement for support and maintenance.
George R. Barnard retires from his namesake shoe company as Bancroft and Whelden acquire the plant and goodwill. They join with Aaron F. Smith to form a merged operation, with work moving to the Smith factory after May 1, risking about 200 workers losing jobs.
Panama dispatches report the American bark Portland Lloyd of 1980 tons carrying nitrate wrecked in the Bay of Junin. All hands were drowned except two after a crew mutiny that killed the master Captain Alfred F. Reethy.
A morning blaze in RHD BUD Illinois destroyed the building housing MecQuillen and Tolen dry goods and Joe Wolff jewelry, among others. Estimated loss reaches 75009 dollars.
Maryland flood damage estimated at 25 000 dollars hits Port Deposit as ice clogged two miles of rail line and a 14 mile gorge at McCall's Ferry threatened movement. No lives lost after warnings, but fishermen families evacuated from second story windows. Ice piles twenty feet high along Columbia rail line halt all trains and warehouses along shore lose doors and windows.
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad case for seven months ending January 31, 1895 shows gross earnings of 24,115,308, down from 26,814,188 the year before, a drop of 2,698,885. Net earnings for the system total 6,667,348, down over two million from 1894, while the Colorado Midland remains the strongest line with a net earnings drop of about 5 percent.
Daniel Hadigan of 25 Brookline Avenue Brighton was overcome by gas from a leak at the Brookline gas works last evening. He was taken to the police station in a patrol wagon and attended by Dr Brackett, brought out all right after a very close call. Hadigan, a laborer, worked in the main building and the leak had troubled workers for days.
Washington March 5 The Supreme Court will hear three income tax constitutionality cases this week. Two are from New York with a strong lineup of lawyers including Choate Bristow Wilson and Seward opposing the law while Carter and Whitney support it. Attorney General Olney may participate if health allows.
Ten thousand railroad miners in the Pittsburg district struck today seeking a 14 cent per ton raise under the Columbus agreement. A secret circular ordered the move and operators and miners began secret sessions to negotiate.
A married man objects to his wife wearing male attire as she plans a club event. She declares she will bicycle through Charing Cross to raise awareness for trampled Woman's rights and promises to return by twelve. The husband fears consequences if she is late, while the wife resolves to act.
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