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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
2
Lieutenant-Governor Haile does not want the nomination and will not take it under any circumstances. The report hints at internal party maneuvering as Brackett and Allen emerge as potential ticket contenders in the race for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor.
Alvin A Nightingale of 11 Harris Street Boylston Station, temporarily insane, leaped from a second story window onto Chestnut Street, was recaptured and brought home where he died shortly after. He suffered from pneumonia at some time and doctors say exposure hastened his death. Nightingale, 36, leaves a widow and one child.
Richard McGrath drank at Concord Junction, laid on the Fitchburg track, an engine passed over his legs. He was taken to General Hospital in Boston with one leg amputated above the knee and the other above the ankle. he remained unconscious and health officials feared he would die.
Patrolman Leroy Poor was dismissed from the Brighton police force at roll call after the Board found him guilty of violating Rule 24 by absenting from duty without leave. It is alleged he fled with funds of a secret society he helped run. Reserve Officer John R. McGarr of Division 4 was appointed a patrolman and assigned to the same division.
Mrs Teantine Macleman aged 42 of Cambridgeport fell down stairs at 16 Winchester street yesterday afternoon injuring both bones of her left leg above the ankle. Police were not notified until 10:30 last night and she was taken to City Hospital by ambulance.
A fire was discovered on the first floor of the five story building at 44-46 Purchase Street last night at 7 30. Engine 25 Hook and Ladder 8 and Protective 2 extinguished the blaze with slight damage. The fire was caused by a lighted lamp placed too near the woodwork in the pickle factory owned and occupied by J P Von Lear.
The city of Lowell faces a long-pending clash with Tremont and Suffolk mills over taxes. Ex-Corporation Counsel J Richardson of Lowell has been appointed master to hear the case, with the first hearing scheduled there today.
A black diagonal overcoat was stolen from Michael O Connor in the hallway at 690 Tremont Street on Wednesday evening. At the same time and place a black astrachan satin lined cloak was stolen from Jane Mullen.
A weathered note from the commons reports Mr. Ferguson weighing a bearing on bearing sea. Interrogatories provoke remonstrance after suggestions of Canada lacking loyalty spark contention and strong reactions among MPs.
London accounts a heated House of Commons session on Esquimault harbour defences Vancouver Island with Liberal questions to Lord George Hamilton and responses from James Lowther. Ferguson pressed whether Canada would own guns and fortifications or rely on imperial control stirring cries and a partial reply from Hamilton.
Wil liam A. Brady, Corbett’s backer, confirms Sullivan and Corbett will fight. A meeting is planned at the Olympic Club in New Orleans on September 3. Sullivan reportedly posts a $2500 forfeit and Corbett can post $10,000, with training to proceed at Muldoon’s in Belfast.
Vermont Democrats report full county representation at a state and congressional committees meeting in Montpelier with Essex county district vacancy due to death. State convention slated for May 5. general vote counts show Montpelier eight, Rutland three, White River Junction three. The congressional district convention will occur at the same time and place.
The Travellers' Insurance Company in Denver grants Montgomery an option on all its Colorado property. A new company to be formed may be based in England, with a 100000 acre Shaw land grant adjoining existing holdings in Colorado and New Mexico. The option reportedly covers real estate irrigation rights and water works including Grand River and other ditches, totaling about 1 million dollars for the option and four million for Shaw's land.
A Providence crowd of 500 plus witnessed sparring exhibitions at the Gladstone Club. The main event matched Eddie Conley of Boston against John A. Sullivan of San Diego, Cal. in a grueling forty six round bout with Sullivan prevailing by enduring Conley’s power and securing the win after a long, punishing contest.
London reports via The Standard's Zanzibar telegraph that unverified messages claim British East Africa Company troops under Captain Rogers were routed by a large native force at Witu, with heavy casualties and the loss of a Maxim gun.
James Wakely visited the New York World office and deposited $2500 for champion John L. Sullivan to fight any man in the world with the stipulation that colored contenders are barred. An outside bet of $10,000 a side was offered, and the purse would be the largest among athletic clubs except the California Club.
Washington March 10 The House special committee investigating the Pension Office resumes testimony as A C Tanner of the Interior Department is questioned on demanding Green Raum Jr.’s resignation by direction of Assistant Secretary Bussey The record shows Kreis Raum and others faced persecution and resignations amid a campaign to quiet the matter Edward Howard’s letter of resignation is read revealing grave charges against pension administration and ongoing hostile treatment of whistleblowers Documentation shows Smith spying and Raum protection of Smith amid clerks’ removal
March 10 report notes dull attendance at the bicycle event. O Flanagan gets a walkover in the five mile race, with Robb beating Willie Wood in the three mile. Robb wins a late three mile heat after Arthur Robb leads to 9m 55s. McDowell victory in the one mile, Stage gains a lap, and Canary showcases fancy riding. Race schedule shifts to 10:30 a m start, final heats to follow, with standings listing Ashinger Lumsden Martin Lamb Reading Schock Stage across 692 miles and laps.
Flozence March 10. The Florence Tack Company failure follows Arthur Hill's financial embarrassment. Hill, ex-Mayor of Northampton and ex-Representative, has sunk about 175000 in several manufacturing ventures. Attachments totaling 14000 threaten his property. three local banks hold about 50000, with total liabilities over 100000. Assets include three large shops and substantial real estate.
Information from San Francisco reports the wreckage between Gray's Harbor and Shoal Water Bay belongs to the schooner Big River Captain Nissan which sailed January 15 for Astoria. The six crew members are believed drowned after capsizing.
At about 1 pm a blaze on the fourth floor of a five story tenement at 236 East Twenty-ninth Street trapped the Knobloch family. Katie Knobloch 18, in charge of two children, dropped one child five stories to the sidewalk, killed. She then saved the other child and herself by clinging from the window before being rescued by bystanders. The building sustained minor damage and no other injuries were reported.
Washington March 10 The historic sloop of war Hartford is to be preserved under a naval appropriation provision exempting it from repairs ban. The Hartford laid up at Mare Island California Navy Yard could be repaired for 175000 dollars and would serve as a cruiser for years, Farragut’s flagship carrying national reverence.
A special meeting of Standard Oil Trust stockholders is set for March 21 to vote on a directors resolution to terminate the trust. Dissolution requires stockholder approval, prompted by the Ohio Supreme Court ruling declaring the trust illegal.
In Cannes on March 10 Mr. Deacon sent representatives armed with a power of attorney to take his second and third daughters from their mother. Mrs. Deacon opposed the move and a heartrending scene ensued. She then headed for Paris while the other two daughters went to Genoa with their grandmother.
A Washington special reports Representative Harters cannot obtain Senator Hill's view on the silver issue. Hill will acknowledge receipt of the letter but offer no further comment or attention.
In Albany on March 10 the code commission reported a bill amending the penal law to remove first degree murder punishment by hanging and replace it with electrocution.
In Stirling a vote by the Durham miners favors a two week or longer stoppage beginning Saturday, preferring work abstinence to wage cuts. The Scotch miners, except Stirling district workers, will not strike but limit output to five days weekly, signaling cautious concessions on both sides.
A collision between two west bound freight trains near Acton Indiana on the Big Four line this morning killed Conductor McGill and Brakeman Myers. The rear train struck the caboose and the engine was badly wrecked.
John Rhonberg, driver for Carson's Hyde Park express, entered Station 4 at 11:40 last night bleeding from a deep cut above the eye. He said he was assaulted and robbed of $2 on a cross street from Washington Street above the bridge. A physician treated his wound.
At a Union League Club meeting tonight the committee on political reform presented a long report accusing Senator Hill and associates of involvement in the alleged theft of the State Senate. The report was adopted unanimously.
Five loaded dump cars escaped from near the steam shovel on the Plymouth and Middleboro line and struck five empty cars pushed by a locomotive. The empty cars were badly damaged but no one was hurt. Work was delayed several hours.
Tra Arnold of Douglas was arraigned in Uxbridge Mass and acquitted of passing counterfeit money. The case held the silver coin shown as nickel under state law, while US law covers nickel for counterfeiting. Deputy Marshal McDonald re-arrested him and took Arnold to Boston.
At Independent Hall in Union Square Somerville Athletic Club members discussed cooperating with the Somerville Cricket Club to revitalize local athletics. They backed forming a central athletic club to build indoor sports facilities, appointed a committee led by EF A McMasters and others, and noted twelve new members joining.
In Waltham on March 10 a boy named John Hosty found the body of John E. Morse in the Charles River near Peterson’s icehouses. Morse, 24, had been missing since January 6 and lived with his parents on Charles Street. He had been ill with the grip and authorities believe illness affected his mind.
At 11 o'clock last night the bake shop of C. Merry at 39 Prince Street was broken into and $50 in money stolen from the money drawer. The rear door was forced and the thieves were in the bake rooms during the burglary.
At Horticultural Hall on Saturday 11, William K. Endicott of Canton spoke on the Massachusetts Horticultural Society library. He stated the collection is among the finest in the country for botany and horticulture and perhaps second or third in the world, aiming to raise its profile and usefulness.
Kate Shefton aged 50 created a sensation by climbing the iron railing of Central bridge and leaping into the Merrimac River. She fell about thirty feet, drifted with the swift current, and was rescued by Andrew Keefe who plunged in to save her. She was deranged.
A telegram from Boston reports the death of Hiram J Hartwell of Philadelphia due to heart failure following influenza. Born in 1812 in Boston on School Street at the site later known as Niles block, his father once owned that property.
The notice advertises boarding at 1.50 per day and 50 cents for DOCS, with attending physicians Dr Edward C Becket and surgeon Haniel D Lee. It lists Wilbert Soule and regular rates, and notes telephone contact at 992 Tremont.
The Republicans of Brewer nominate Dr. H. F. Tefft for mayor at a meeting held tonight in Bangor on March 10.
Early morning break-in at the Bay State Iron Company machine shop on East First street South Boston. Thieves forced a side window, were frightened off before officers arrived, leaving a large quantity of goods packed for removal.
Cash offer for a case of one dozen bottles of G. 0. Taylor Reserve Whiskey. Advertises a superior stimulant with the most renowned brand of spirits sold in New England. Payment via postal note or money order. Boston or New York funds accepted. No liquor guarantees, but aims to satisfy physicians and connoisseurs. Remit to Graves & Sons Box 1639 Boston Mass Sole Proprietors.
Bipprrorp Maine March 10 A wholesale confectionery shop owned by K W Sutherland burned this afternoon from drying excelsior near a stove. The store valued at 5000 was nearly destroyed and insured for 2700. The building sustained about 300 in damage.
Bishop Brooks administered the rites of confirmation to fifteen at St Marys Church Newton Lower Falls. The church was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and about 500 people attended the service.
The Lone Star Cotton Picker Machine Company offers stock as it markets a device claimed to pick cotton without human labor. Inventor after seven years declares perfection and tests draw crowds, with ginners and planters endorsing it. The machine allegedly costs half a cent per pound versus twenty cents by hand, aiming to boost output of the large 9 million bale crop.
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