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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1893
Page
8
Arnold's sentence in malfeasance case in Ottawa
Ottawa March 16 John R. Arnold late chief engineer of the department of public works was fined 1000 and sentenced to six months in jail for malfeasance in office He received government sums for services but the checks were certified to others and he also took presents from firms dealing with the government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
John R. Arnold
Department of Public Works
Arnold
Misses' and Children's Garments Lot Jacket Bargain
One lot of Misses' jackets in Scotch mixtures for ages 12 to 16 years offered at a great bargain. Price indicated as five dollars.
Quilts Offered from Manufacturer Stock Sale
Balance of our purchase of a manufacturer stock of seconds consisting of 8000 Crochet and Marseilles Quilts to be offered with minor mill flaws. Multiple sizes priced from 69c to 1.49 with mail orders offered C. O. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Dublin clash as Trinity students march with flag
A London dispatch describes 300 Trinity collegians parading with the British ensign in Dublin. A large crowd pursued them shouting Tear it up and singing The Boys of Wexford. Students, armed with cudgels, repelled assaults as rivals seized the flag then retook it at Grafton Street. Skirmishes continued until police dispersed both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
London
Evening Post
Dublin
Trinity Collegians
Wexford
Grafton Street
Collegians
MontTreat Seagoing Lines Shift From Montreuil to Great Lakes
MontTreat reports there will be no Montreuil and Chicago steamship service this year. Boat proprietors once operating between those ports will not expect World's Fair traffic and have redeployed their steamers to Lake Erie and Lake Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MontTreat
Montreuil
Chicago
Lake Erie
Lake Superior
Invention Increases Interest At Quincy House Visit
A large gathering yesterday at the Quincy House attracted people interested in H A Wales of Bridgeport Connecticut and his relief of defusion invention. With today the final day of his stay many more are expected to view the marvelous device during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy House
H. A. Wales
Bridgeort Conn
de Fuesy
Mr. Wales
Our City
Elevated railroads for Boston rapid transit urged in Roxbury plan
The Roxbury rapid transit committee reports progress on House bill 178 to authorize Boston to contract for elevated railroads on public streets. The plan envisions city ownership, contractor lease financing, nine thousand seats per hour, and bids for substantial, safe structures. Public pressure urged via petitions letters and interviews with senators and representatives to support the modified bill and accelerate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxbury
New York
Citizens’ Committee
Boston
Nortern
Southern
Roxbury Committee
Parker
Roxbury Rapid Transit Committee
Suffolk
House
Senate
Albert A. Pillar
H. L. Bowker
Samuel C. Keene
James H. Shea
J. A. Kimball
R. C. Whittet
Thomas WM. Clarke
Flowers for Hospitals Bring Easter Cheer to Inmates
In Boston hospitals hundreds of sick inmates rarely see flowers except at Easter. E O Mills of the New England Conservatory of Music has conducted this gift for years. readers are urged to send subscriptions to Mills to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
E. O. Mills
New England Conservatory of Music
Ernesty
Who Wears the Biggest Hat in New England Hat Competition
The Post invites readers to submit head measurements to Hat Competition in Boston to crown the wearer of the largest hat in New England. Send head circumference in inches and fractions, plus hat size, with a note on the wearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Post
Boston
New England
After That Tile and the Size of Hats at the Post
Readers submit notes on oversized heads chasing a silk tile prize at the Post building entrance. A Cambridge man proclaims 24% inch circumference while Boston residents joke about custom hats. James E Norton and William H Murphy are cited among the big headed entrants with 24 inch measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Cambridge
Samuel Orr
Boston
the Post
Edward Duffy
American Rubber Company
East Cambridge
Mass
Jno. G. Pike
Cleveland
Willian H. Murphy
Eustis Street
First Senate Fight Over Reorganization
Washington March 16 After the Senate adjourned today the Democratic caucus committee resumed its meeting to consider reorganizing the Senate elective officers. Republicans threaten opposition and fear a long, protracted struggle if reorganization proceeds. Some Democrats favor leaving things as they are until the regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Senate
Democratic Caucus Committee
Repubicans
Marsham Businessman Fails in Marsfield Returns to Paris
Mars rexto March 16 reports H. M. Dun ham a young Marsfield businessman is in financial trouble and has left for Paris unknown. He owes many people in Marsfield and his methods of raising money are described as peculiar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Rexto
H. M. Dunham
Paris
Marsitield
Walworth Pitches Automatic Sprinklers to Builders
Walworth Manufacturing Company promotes the Automatic Link Sprinkler at 14 to 24 Oliver Street. The device is described as simple durable and efficient with a flawless failure record. Insurance departments approval required for plans specifications and estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walworth Manufacturing Company
Oliver Stret
Walworth
Reverend Gile Withdraws From First Baptist Pastorate
March 16 report says Rev. F. H. Gile resigning pastorate yields to church members and withdraws from leadership at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flupsox
F. H. Gile
First Baptist Church
Alarm in Haverhill as Merrimac freshet floods riverfront
A heavy freshet on the Merrimac River threatens extensive damage in Haverhill. Wharves and riverfront basements are flooded, with D. D. Chase & Co. lumber wharf submerged and lumber at risk. Ice flowing from the river could dam the shoals below and endanger the Groveland bridge if pack breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Merrimac
D. D. Chase & Co
Boston & Maine
Groveland
Engineers Like to Strike in Toledo Agreement Talks
President Ashley of the Ann Arbor railway and State Railway Commissioner Kirkby, for the Brotherhood of Engineers, reached terms on hiring and pay rules. No dismissal without thirty days notice, no voluntary departure without notice, engineer wages set per 100 miles, overtime rules, and a process for rehiring in order. Strikers were told the outcome at 2 pm. at 3 pm the room was deemed unsatisfactory and the outlook remained grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ashley
Ann Arbor Railway
Kirkby
Brotherhood of Engineers
Pais
Arthur
The French Shore Question Presses Britain in Parliament
London reports a French demand after Newfoundland's hostile vote on the French shore issue. France instructs M. Wadding to urge permanent settlement by Britain, recalling Lord Salisbury’s warning that imperial action may be needed in 1808. Lord Ripon awaits Newfoundland’s report before resuming the debate.
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London
Newfoundland
M. Wadding
Earl of Rosebery
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
France
Lord Ripon
Petroleum Vessel Sinks Off Jutland With 500 Casks
An unknown petroleum ship foundered on the west coast of Jutland. Wreckage and numerous corpses litter the shore. About five hundred casks of petroleum were recovered, indicating the vessel traded in oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jutland
Denmari
Provi-nency Estuary suits over drownings at Pleasant Bluff
The administrator of the estates of Louisa Heaney and Theresa Blessing sues the city for 20000 dollars each after their drownings in a hole dug by city authorities at Pleasant Bluff. The action presses the municipality to answer for the fatal incident and seek damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provinency
Louisa Heaney
Theresa Blessing
Pleasant Bluff
Atkinson House Furnishing Co Cash Trade Upscale Store
Assignees report continued cash trade at the big white store on Waslington Street. Lease payments flow as usual and business appears to be running smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson House Furnishing
Waslington Street
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