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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
8
The Yankee's at 91 Summer St advertises an unprecedented sale of over 275000 dollars worth of men and boys spring clothing from Chesterfield line. It touts 160000 bargains with deep discounts and 100 extra salesmen, inviting shoppers to inspect fashion plates and take advantage of home inspection refunds.
A nationwide petition calls for a Washington conference on April 22 to promote permanent arbitration of U S British disputes. Prominent signers include General Nelson A Miles Abraham Hewitt Seth Low Cardinal Gibbons Charles Dudley Warner Oliver Wendell Holmes Marcus Knowlton and many other leaders.
E McNeil, Robert Howard, Henry W Peaholly, William Henry Lincoln, ex Governor William Claflin appear in a historical entry highlighting prominent individuals from the period. The note preserves their names as key figures in the document.
London reports a parliamentary paper titled Errata in the Venezuela Blue Book, correcting a 1770 centurion report and Spanish mission notes about forts on the Cuyuni and Dutch settlements near the Amazons to Pomeroon. Lord Salisbury says corrections strengthen the British case.
Hiram H. Morrison waived examination in Municipal Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. He was remanded to City Prison. Captain Dugan and Stenographer Brown recorded his confession which matched statements to officers earlier. Morrison’s two sons visited him at the station yesterday morning.
Albany March 25. It is stated by informed sources that Governor Morton plans appointing Theodore Roosevelt, head of the New York City Police Board, as head of the State Excise Commission under the Raines law. Morton admires Roosevelt and trusts his ability honesty and energy for the new post.
The legislative committee on county estimates will report in favor of investigating how Norfolk county business has been transacted. The move follows a petition signed by Charles Francis Adamsord and 100 others alleging illegal payments for Court House work and violations of statutes governing public work awards.
The Bay State combine faces questions after counsel Kittredge argues while Parker C Chandler reveals a two thirds stake claim and Whitney links to lowered gas prices. Mr Lawson withdraws his offer to pay 1 million for rights as hearing continues with ex mayor Matthews speaking for the Whitney bill.
In Nashua New Hampshire March 2 a hearing on delaying Dr. J. C. Moore of Manchester's trial due to illness was led by Judge Wallace. Attending physicians testified to severe illness with a high fever and the judge postponed the trial three weeks from next Monday to allow clarity of evidence and recovery.
Advertisement for Seam Covert Cloth Overcoats in sizes 32 to 46 regulars and stouts. Priced at 20 dollars in Boston. Also selling 600 fine Covert Cloth Spring Overcoats in regulars stouts and long cut at 15 dollars.
The House rejected a Mitchell bill to allow local option in Ward 25 Boston after debate led by Franz Hugo Krebs and George A. Brown of Everett. The 99 to 58 vote halted the measure amid arguments on precedence for no-license and license cities.
Brooklyn man Thomas Wyant asserts SALVA-CEA cured his salt rheum after six years of suffering. He says he was relieved before finishing one box and praises it as the best remedy for piles ulcers skin irritation chilblains colds and nasal catarrh.
The Boston Stationers Association met at Young's Hotel with over thirty members including guest Charles George of Paris. The Fifty-ninth Massachusetts Regiment and the G A R Massachusetts Past National Officers Association held reunions and annual meetings at local hotels with officers elected and a banquet attended by dignitaries.
Isaac S. Lovering aged 82 who vanished from his son’s home at 3 Franklin Street Somerville was found in Charlestown at 4 PM the same day. His mind has been failing recently and he had trouble recalling places. he started toward his daughter’s house but did not reach it and the police were notified.
The Central Labor Union launches a summer campaign to defend annual elections. It urges labor and reform bodies to elect delegates for a Boston conference and to organize rapid action via circulars and press notices. Edward O Donnell signs as Cor Sec C L U.
Senator Platt proposed a resolution calling for final adjournment of the current session on May 2 and referred it to the appropriations committee. He urged timely consideration of the matter.
In Rome March 25 Aaron Blane former minister of foreign affairs testified in the Senate that the alliance between Great Britain and Italy is an accomplished fact. He said the pact was concluded under the threat of Kassala being abandoned by Italy.
James Stevenson completes a 16 year plan to own a Park Square block bounded by Eliot street Columbus avenue Church and Pleasant streets. He then sells the entire property to Eben Jordan estate trustees for over 2.6 million dollars, likely to form a syndicate for major redevelopment. Stevenson calls perseverance essential and notes debt and anxiety endured during earlier financial panics.
A new French millinery shop named La Violette has opened at 935 Washington Street. The store emphasizes careful workmanship and customer satisfaction with pretty window displays featuring the latest styles and a specialty in mourning goods.
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