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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1887
Page
5
Washington report notes growing anger at railroad passes in federal circles. Officials and lobbyists admit extensive use of passes despite federal rules, sparking talk of new laws to curb railroad influence and aid the public.
Washington March 28 The President weighs candidates to audit Pacific roads accounts with names including ex Governor Abbott New Jersey State Senator Littler Illinois and J Barclay Henley California among rumored picks. Other likely choices include ex Congressman Randolph Tucker Virginia and ex Lieutenant Governor Campbell Illinois with a final member possibly from between Omaha and San Francisco.
Washington March 28 Special Mr Trotter recorder of deeds critically ill with pneumonia for several days was better today physicians noted improvement when they visited him at his home this evening there had been improvement since midnight but he remained very sick
Congressmen Page of Rhode Island has filed suit against the government for ten thousand dollars in back salary for two years after his February election to the Forty-ninth Congress.
The Southern Railway Association covering roads south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi telegraphed Mr Morrison asking when they can be heard by the interstate commerce commission. They say Northern and Western lines refuse to fix uniform rates and seek commission intervention. Morrison said the commission not yet organized and would need weeks after organizing to consider such matters.
Washington reports pensions awarded to residents across New England and nearby states. Names include Maine recipients Abner G Ben ner Dennysville Betsy P Erskine Augusta Maria L Piper Stark James B Hanson and others from Biddeford Otisfield Bath Solon and more. Also listed are New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Providence recipients with various original and increased pensions.
Lawrence OConnor aged 19 died of blood poisoning caused by cigarette wrappers. He smoked excessively and fell ill Friday. doctors failed to save him. He leaves a father mother three brothers and three sisters.
Town clerk Joseph I. Robbins and selectmen along with assessors and road commissioners listed. School committee three year reps include William C. Hall and Catherine D. Russell. Water commissioner three years Stephen Holmes. Overseers Samuel Atwell James H. Stetson Green Evans. License vote: yes 21 no 136.
In New York on March 28 a clash occurred at St Stephen s Church after Father Colton mass. Police led by Captain Ryan entered the church to remove decorations from Dr McGlynn s confessional drawing expostulations from worshippers. A servant Mary Halligan attacked an officer with an umbrella and a boy named Anderson was injured in the rush as decorations were thrown into the street.
In Lawrence from March 28, strong city concern grows over Merrimac river water purity as the State board of health analyses warn the supply nears danger. Local officials debate state action and potential sewering from Lowell to below Lawrence to protect drinking water.
Suffolk County comrades explore a large gathering with about fifty present at a recent meeting. Spade of Post 26 chairs, Moses Cleaves of Post 15 is secretary, Kennedy and Bixby assist. A 25 cent ticket funds a future mammoth demonstration, with George H. Pateh as speaker. A committee of 25 runs arrangements and meets March 31 at John A. Andrew Post 15 hall.
A large Boston Chamber of Commerce meeting adopted substitute resolutions criticizing revised trunk line freight tariffs as unjust discrimination under the interstate commerce law. A five member committee will confer with trunk line managers and, if needed, appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Carrier Herbert N. Hanson received a near $100 gold watch from Martin Brimmer after aiding at a fire. Brimmer praised his prompt energy and restrained flooding of Brimmer's fine apartments. Postmaster Corse and many colleagues congratulated Hanson on his presence of mind and good fortune.
William R. Travers a longtime Wall Street and club figure dies in Bermuda. A wit with a stutter his clever remarks and self deprecating humor endeared him to peers. He helped found the Racquet Club and New York Athletic Club, shaping social and financial life for decades.
The report details Daniel Travers's partnerships and finance career from Van Emburgh & Atterbury to Travers & Hackman, and his stake in Moale Armstrong & Co. It notes his estimated $38 million fortune, extensive charitable acts, and his five daughters, three sons, and a sister Mrs. Prince of New York.
In New York on March 28 flags at the exchanges and several clubs fly at half mast for the late William R. Travers. Travers, president of the New York Athletic Club, will be honored with a large funeral attended by many clubs and eminent orators. A NYSE committee will draft resolutions and attend the funeral. The NYAC governors plan a meeting to decide on actions and speakers.
Charles Speidel, book-keeper and cashier for C. & S. Werner clothiers, admitted defrauding $13,404. After April theft, he was arrested and today pleaded guilty in General Sessions. Recorder Smyth sentenced him to five years at Sing Sing.
The Boston listings note Hollis Street Theatre hosting Conried Opera Company in The Gypsy Baron with evening shows at 7 45. Other venues present Clito starring Wilson Barrett at Globe Theatre and Prince Karl at Park Theatre. Also Taken From Life appears at Howard and Aum. Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl runs daily at 2 and 8.
Sales by auction include Fruit-Horatio Harris at 12 m, Cobb & Co. at 3 p.m, Stocks-R yay & Co. at 11:80 a.m, Stocks-Francis Henshaw & Co. at 12 m, and Horses and carriages Albert Howe & Co. Brighton at 11 a.m. Damaged drill Horatio Harris at 11 a.m.
At Newton Lower Falls on March 27 at St Marys Church the Rev William G Wells officiated assisted by Rev H M Torbert of Boston. Albert Stanley Hoogs of Newtonville to Abbie Crawford daughter of the officiating clergyman. Woodcock Moran marriage on March 26 by Rev C E Davis Francis W Woodcock to Emma L Moran both of Natick.
Obituaries from Washington to Newton Centre report Perry Colman and Annie Fearing among those died in late March. Names include Louisa Folson Martha Gott Ralph Higgins Fannie Hazel t ine Henry Krueger Anderson Perkins Martha Stetson Charles Selson Horace Tucker Maggie Wise Ann Wright Thomas Woodman with ages ranging from 2 to 76 years. Funeral details for Charles Selson noted at Dorchester.
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