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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1897
Page
2
Serious injuries from the subway explosion include patents who are improving. one seriously hurt moved to Canton Street hospital, with progress noted while others recover.
After the blast, no new deaths were added to the toll. Several patients including Fred W. Deeley and Paul Hackett made fair progress, with Surrey showing hopeful signs despite brain concussion. George W. Simpkins remained stable, while William Maybour’s funeral was held with Knights of St. George presence. Thousands visited the explosion site.
The Rev. Walter Alley of Tabernacle Baptist Church warned that disasters are not accidents when preventable. He urged holding responsible those who allow unsafe conditions and license systems that enable crime, saying blood is on their heads if warnings were ignored.
A state and county officers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Massachusetts held an all day convention in Carroll Hall and Wells Memorial Hall. State President E J Slattery chaired with dozens of chiefs and presidents from towns including Lowell Boston Hyde Park Taunton and Charlestown. The meeting approved a state parade in Boston during the 1898 national convention likely drawing about sixty thousand visitors and participants.
Edward M. Wallen of Decatur Alabama attended a Broadway Athletic Club fight in New York. He cheered loudly during the Joe Walcott Tommy West bout and died of heart failure that night. A chambermaid heard groans and a doctor found him dead on returning to his hotel room.
Harvard crews anxiously await Migl Lehmann’s return to coach the eight and bring an English shell built by Clasper. Bob Cook arrives at New Haven to steady the program as Harvards multi-sport squads expand training under one management with the Weld Boat Club serving as a training school for varsity and class crews.
The annual election at the Lincoln Club room selected officers for the coming year. President L Movack, vice president B Covett, treasurer S Kaufman, financial secretary L Roff, recording secretary D M Goldstein.
In Swampscott Massachusetts on March 7 a large turnout attended the no license rally under the W C T U at the Town Hall. Rev A C Skinner offered prayers for every star on the flag while Rev G A Jackson condemned Nevada as a national disgrace for inviting violence. Rev C H Puffer praised local officials for enforcing the no license law.
A telegraphed report from Mexico City says claims of Mexicans demanding the restoration of captured U S flags and insults to American women in the streets are false. No such demand or U S commission has appeared, clarifying the rumor circulating in Chicago.
The American Wringer Company lists locations at 13 and 15 Bredway extension and 29 and 3 Cornhill in Boston. They supply all kinds of wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 76.
Julio Sanguilly arrives in New York from Cuba recounting two years in Cabana and Morro prisons. He alleges overcrowding, damp air, inedible food, lack of water, and executions at Los Laureles. He praises Consul General Lee and urges U S support to end the Cuban struggle soon.
Greek residents in Boston crowd Red Men’s Hall to denounce Turkey and back King George with funds and resolve. They raise about $2500 in minutes, vow to fight for Greece, invoke Thermopylae, and march to Newspaper Row with flags as Consul Timagenis praises patriotism and laments European inaction.
The Senate will not meet daily this week remaining in a special session to consider nominations only unless the general treaty of arbitration with Great Britain is reported from the foreign relations committee. Postponed voting suggests President McKinley may not submit many appointments daily while the cabinet is already confirmed. Senator Davis is acting chairman as the foreign relations panel plans to proceed with the arbitration treaty.
The man, once employed by Walker & Pratt in the scratch shop and previously by the town, suffers intense agony from frostbitten feet and knees. Ill for two months, he lives alone in a dilapidated home with scarce furniture as his wife rests in the almshouse. Mice roam the kitchen around a single old stove.
Major Nathaniel R. Chambliss of Selma Alabama died suddenly of heart failure in a Baltimore cathedral before the 11 o'clock mass. He was 62, served in the Confederate army, and was attending with Mrs Chambliss to hear Cardinal Gibbons. The death caused a brief bustle but church services continued.
A Berlin report notes strong public reaction in favor of Admir Hallmanns navy credit proposal after news of an English attack threat. The commentary cites London papers claiming war would lead to a blockade of German ports and a tighter Kaiser naval policy amid Germany Russia tensions.
Berlin dispatch reports European powers divided over Crete autonomy as Turkey mobilizes for potential Balkan conflict. Ottoman forces muster near Thessaloniki with Edmen Pasha poised for command and plans to move 75 000 troops if ordered. Mustafa and two Pashas call mustafaz amid rising tensions along Greek borders.
Police report a violent incident tied to a so called murder game among Italian residents led by Giovanni Lo Conti. Lo Conti allegedly slashed a man’s neck with a razor after failing to provide a promised drink. The assailant fled to a nearby dispensary. victim rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Most McKenney and Waterbury received numerous contracts for gas lighting and electric fixtures during the past week. Projects include Mass building in Newtonville Dorchester First Pa Church St Jean Baptiste Church Pawtucket R L box School building Lawrence Milks building Bangor Gardner and Massachusetts Benefit building in Boston
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