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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
6
San Francisco report says the Rio Janeiro, a China steamer for Pacific Mail, is believed to have foundered with about 200 souls aboard. Company offices are crowded as friends doubt assurances of the vessel's safety and insurers consider unloading portions of policies.
The two wrecks off Pollock Rip in Vineyard Sound remain unidentified. A view of the sunken four master suggested the Bourne of Harwich may be the disaster ship, as she left Portland March 2 for New York with about 1150 tons of ice and has not been heard from.
The Boston schooner L S Wyman of eighty four tons, Captain John Olsen and four crew, from Gay Head for Boston with moulding sand, sprang a leak east of Pamet River at 3 30 this morning and sank. The crew, escaping in a boat, reached Pamet Haven station at 6 and were cared for by Captain Rich and crew. The sea was smooth and all lives were saved.
Late night northeast hurricane nears harbor with rising wind and thick snow. Shipping departs and enters amid signals at the post office as many vessels ride out the storm in Nantasket Roads. Ships report heavy seas, high tides, and potential wrecks while tug and life-saving crews aid those ashore.
A historical note recalls a hurricane that formed in the Rocky Mountains near Utah, traveled to Detroit and New York, wintered in Boston, and died in the Gulf Stream after malaria fever. The piece ponders Boston’s alarm and readiness as the storm neared the city.
An elderly man braves a faux hurricane described as a 14 karat stem-winder. The event, though dramatic, proves weaker than expected as police warned yet the city experiences a heavy blizzard with snow and hail and winds exceeding fifty miles per hour. Weather forecasters expect clearing and a cold spell tomorrow.
A powerful early morning gale hit Nantucket and Boston area as snow, hail, and freezing rain locked roads and stopped trains. Wires were down, telegraph links severed, and travel halted across New England with New York mail delayed for two days.
Snow and strong winds sweep several New England ports and cities from Brattleboro to Newton clogging streets and tracks. Fishing vessels struggle near Plymouth and Gloucester centers while New London tugs and barges brace for drifting ice and drag risk.
Fire at the Masonic block in Westfield started in the basement at 3 30 p m causing about 100000 in losses. Buildings owned by Monah Lodge D L Gillett and Colonel J A Lakin suffered heavy damage with shops including W R Smith shoe store and D L Gillett Dry Goods Co. affected. Firemen feared spread and aid came from Springfield before the blaze was controlled. The block, built about 1870, housed offices and Masons on upper floors.
Fire at Mobile and Ohio Railroad fertilizer warehouse and upper wharf cotton shed destroys 3680 bales of cotton. Steamer Corsa moved to river with 24,000 pounds powder and 300 barrels petroleum on board. Vanloo, Killy, and C. B. Hall were saved. Hall slightly damaged. Loss totals $96,000 insured.
Patrolman Burrill discovered a blaze at 10 Court Street in the gents furnishings store M A Spear & Co. The fire started in the basement under stairs and spread through the building before extinguished by firemen. Damages are estimated at 3000 dollars. Sparks from defective electric wires near the meter were observed an hour later.
A three story frame block at Main and Lane streets in Brockton was totally destroyed by fire late tonight. Losses total to 35000 with 20000 for the building and 3000 for Connolly and Murphy boots and shoes 5500 for Bernard Saxton picture frames 2500 for A C Church heirs pianos 2500 for Elizabeth Finn and 1009 for Dr Powers dentist. Cause of fire unknown.
An alarm from Box 414 reported a blaze on the second floor of a three and a half story brick dwelling at 13 Willard street West End owned by Charles Randall and occupied by Mary Clancy. The fire, started by unknown cause, was well underway when the firefighters arrived, causing about $800 in damages.
Burglars entered the residence of Watertown Selectman L L Blair through a window yesterday morning. They sat in the dining room by candlelight, ate a repast, and stole a fine over coat, leaving the dog to raise the alarm. Authorities suspect intruders from the cattle yards.
James Sanford a wealthy Redding resident in western Connecticut underwent removal of his tongue after a sore on the tongue grew, diagnosed as cancer. The operation was performed to save his life and his condition is now serious.
Thomas Carney aged 38 fell from a barn roof on Walnut Street Brookline at 4 p.m. yesterday breaking his left leg. He resides at 136 Sixth Street South Boston.
The Ohio Republican convention opened with a McKinley portrait and cheers. The platform denounces the Democratic administration, endorses protection and bimetallism, supports a strong tariff, honest money, and a debt-paid government, and pledges care for Union veterans. Delegates to St Louis named: Foraker, Hanna, Grosvenor, Bushnell, Loves, Fleischmann, Green, Taylor, Mack, Douglass.
The March 11 Iowa Republican State convention opened Allison’s candidacy with delegates at large from J S Clarkson Senator Gear Henderson and Hepburn pledging solid support. Dolliver spoke in favor of Allison as a presidential nominee, praising his leadership and urging regional backing from Iowa and neighboring communities. The speech framed Allison as a trusted representative of the Mississippi Valley.
The Rhode Island Democratic State convention met at Music Hall with Richard P. Comstock elected chairman. The ticket nominated includes Thomas H. Vance for governor and George L. Church for secretary of state. The platform calls for constitutional revision by elected representatives and critiques the current administration’s spending and corporate influence.
The Fifth Congressional District Republican convention in Euruka Springs Arkansas chose Charles M Green and Thomas J Hunt as delegates to support McKinley. Delegates total sixteen from Arkansas fourteen white two colored all instructed for McKinley.
The Republican State convention to choose a delegation for the national convention at St. Louis will be held in Montpelier on April 9. W. A. Lord of Montpelier will preside at the State Republican League rally the night before, with speakers Senator Frye of Maine Senator Thurston of Nebraska and Curtis Guild of Boston.
The Expressmen's League held its seventeenth annual meeting and banquet at Young's Hotel with 25 members present. Mayor Josiah Quincy praised the league as a factor in city growth, while speeches by Rev. A A Ellsworth Postmaster L J Presson W N Proctor and J L Flanders complemented the event.
Alice Williams, 48 Vine Street, New Britain, CT, committed death by own action by cutting her throat with her husband Walter S. Williams’ razor. The act occurred at 4 45 PM. She suffered a severed jugular, death instantaneous. Authorities note she had been acting queerly and was a monomaniac on religious subjects.
N Knight of 164 Broadway Chelse a reports to police that a house at 93 Second street used for storage was entered by false keys and goods valued at 300 dollars stolen. Small ware and stationery in cases were broken open and lead pipes were stripped from the property.
The Massachusetts Street Railway Association held its monthly meeting and banquet at Young's Hotel last evening with thirty members present led by John R. Graham.
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