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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1892
Page
5
Report due April 1 on rapid transit commission strong rumor suggested state and city to assume control. Commissioner John E. Fitzgerald declined interview as did Mayor Matthews and other officials when reporters seek details.
New Haven March 28 The Consolidated road chief General Manager Tuttle says the Stonington road lease won’t alter relations with Boston & Albany or New England. He notes the New England is courting solvent buyers and diversifying to reach New York, while Consolidated aims to stay independent within 33 miles of Boston and possibly run most of the distance itself.
In Chicago Curcaco March 28 F L Barnett colored attorney says a permanent organization may be formed to hire detectives to investigate lynchings of colored men in the South and bring perpetrators to justice. He cites unprotected 8,000,000 American citizens on American soil and a lack of action due to color. Rev George Gaines says negroes no longer love the country and view the US government as enemy. Frank A Denison assistant city prosecutor (colored) calls the refusal to sing America disgraceful.
On the Steamer Golden Rule returning from New Orleans a mutiny and riot occurred near Carrollton Kentucky. Second mate Barney Bondurant assailed Simms Mason and Carter with a club, leaving them badly injured. The crew sided with the injured men and imprisoned Bondurant who was later arrested after the incident was reported to a United States Commissioner Bruce.
In BripGe p fort Conn March 28 a rare contest erupts over the will of late P N Fairchild wealthy paper manufacturer estate near 250000 His wife who was named main heir died four days before him while unconscious brothers and two sisters seek administration while Mrs Fairchild heirs contest claiming an interest in the inheritance foreshadowing further court action in Superior Court.
ChicaGo marks Discovery Day on March 28 with an Oct 12 dedication of Exposition grounds to honor the 400th anniversary of American discovery. A continental observance is urged, with U S schools to join in local celebrations. An executive committee led by Francis Bellamy will coordinate a uniform program and seek governors to proclaim October 17 as a holiday.
The speaker, Mr. Doughty, presented drift artifacts and coin imprints claiming ancient Celtic style faces, ship symbols, sphinx heads, and punctured eye openings. He argued these marks and tablets prove a civilized pre drift New England race maintaining contact with early Old World civilizations, presenting painted coins and stone carvings as decisive evidence.
New York March 28 The American Sugar Refining Company officers would not confirm or deny a report that Spreckles Sugar Refinery Philadelphia was turned over to them for 7 million dollars in sugar certificates. A company executive hinted negotiations are under way with Spreckles possibly continuing to manage the Philadelphia refinery.
The funeral of little Fred Beck, run over by a Grove Hall electric car, was held at 2 PM at his Roxbury home. Relatives and many playmates attended, with sobs and bouquets laid on the casket, while Rev. Campbell praised the sturdy child and his Sunday school attendance. The cortège then proceeded to Mount Hope for interment.
Washington March 28 Congress debated reciprocity with Argentina and probing articles US exports subject to lower Argentine duties. A Senate bill granting 30 days leave for Bureau of Engraving and Printing workers faced opposition and amendments. Debate considered six hour work limits versus annual furloughs and extended to all federal regular employees. House approved foreign affairs and district committee actions ahead of adjournment.
G N Lockwood testified that General Baum sought a brief loan and was directed to National Metropolitan Bank president Mr Thompson. Thom pson refused to help due to personal enmity over a clerk promotion, but Lockwood loaned the money to Raum Jr. The loan was repaid with Raum denying any promotion motive. Other bankers and pension officials testified about requests and dismissals with no new facts disclosed.
A March 28 telegram to Captain William Morrisey from Newfoundland says it is doubtful if American vessels will be permitted to obtain bait there this season.
A Gloucester Massachusetts case of attempted illegal naturalization stalled in Judge Nelson's court in Boston. Captain Byron Hines, resident of Pubnico Nova Scotia, claimed citizenship while a Canadian resident and fishing master, admitting he misfiled papers and had no U.S. residence. Authorities warn more such cases may follow.
Justice Lamar of the United States Supreme Court is seriously ill at his residence in Washington and friends express alarm at his condition.
In this city March 25 Mary A Brigham. At Brighton March 27 Carrie W wife of Willis C Curtis and daughter of S W and M R Trowbridge aged 26. At Allston March 25 William G Davies. In this city March 27 Margaret daughter of W A and M L Edwards aged 4 years 11 months. Roxbury March 28 Ethel Hanks Emmons youngest daughter of late H Emmons. March 2s Catherine D widow of Jonas Fitch. Harriet E Griffin March 26 aged 44. In this city March 27 Nathaniel Phillips aged 1 year. At Woburn March 26 W Fred Hosworth aged 31 4 months 2 days. Watertown March 26 Mrs Laura H Ewings aged 78. Duxbury March 27 Harriet Watson Goodwin aged 27. Hyde Park March 26 Joseph M Floyd aged 75. Longwood March 27 Maurice infant son of Walter and Gertrude A Jackson. Stanley N J March 26 George Shenard Page aged 54. Stoneham March 27 Dexter Bucknam aged 75 2 months 24 days. Jamaica Plain March 26 Hattie Nevens Mason wife of Vinton W Mason aged 27 6 months 21 days. Pepperell March 26 Joseph Warner aged 81 6 months.
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