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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1896
Page
5
Washington inventor Julius Emmer claims a device that records thoughts and transmits them to a reader. He envisions uses in crime detection, insanity study, deaf communication, and streamlining writing, with patent pending and court clashes with Bell Telephone.
The Plymouth Democrats held a caucus on March 28 and selected Frank H. Perkins N L Lavery David W Logan Joseph L Weston Clark Finney Jr and Leavitt T Robbins as delegates to state and district conventions. They passed a resolution backing Elbridge Cushman of Lakeville as the twelfth district national convention delegate.
A high Southeast gale and heavy rain prevail at Highland Light. Schooners Mr. Hope and Annie H. Mitchell, along with fifteen other vessels, will likely put back to Provincetown tonight.
Shop lists upright and grand pianos for hire and sale in New England. Prices start at 100 and up for upright models, with larger instruments at higher figures. Includes details on depths and sizing for potential buyers.
Vaughn, Western Union manager, claims a new transmitter and induction coil will allow intelligible messages from New York to London via submerged wires. He says he has overcome earth current and cable induction problems that hinder undersea telephone work and expects to surprise critics.
George J. Gould and wife Edith Kingdon greet a ten pound boy born Friday at 7 45 am in their 387 Fifth Avenue residence. The baby is the couple’s fifth child and third son joining Kingdon aged eight Jay seven Marjorie five and Vivian 3 1 2. Edith Kingdon, former Daly's Theatre actress, previously resided in Lakewood New Jersey.
Paris reports no change in politics after M. Berthelot resigns the foreign office. The Temps suggests Bourgeois, though skilled in parliament, may become a more dangerous foreign minister than Berthelot. France must know who leads and where she is led.
Mrs. Charles Flynn alias Mrs. B Small faces arraignment for child desertion begun Aug 20. State Detective Fred Burt tracked her 2500 miles from town to town using a distinctive fan trade. She led a life of crime to fund wealth and refused to acknowledge the child’s father was not her husband. She was captured in Baltimore and will be tried in Boston court tomorrow.
Lawrence Roach of 96 Boylston Avenue told Station 13 officers he was followed by two shabby men Saturday night on Adelaide Street near Boylston. They overpowered him and fled after taking his sheepskin wallet containing 13.75 dollars and two bundles including an imitation sealskin cape a light overcoat and dark serge trousers.
Police reported a Sunday roundup listing multiple individuals with addresses on Charter Street North Margin Street Prince Street Tileston Street and other local streets. Seizures included lager quantities ranging from 4 to 612 gallons and 12 gallons of whiskey among numerous defendants.
The Irish Language School held a Sunday session in Alpha Hall 18 Essex street with Mr. P J O Daly outlining Celtic grammar. After instruction hours scholars presented entertainment and Councilman Hurley of Charlestown gave a brief address urging Irishmen to study and promote their native tongue.
Mr S F Sayford the well known college evangelist will address the noon meeting of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church today. On Tuesday noon Mr J F Lockwood will be in charge. Leading gospel soloists of the association will sing daily throughout the week.
On Monday C. T. Burgess will relocate his Meriden cut glass factory to Middletown at the foot of Court Street. The plant will feature electrical equipment and the Board of Trade anticipates several additional enterprises settling in Middletown soon.
Lawrence March 29 The Everett mills shut down until April 6 as Agent Milliken announces the pause is to take an inventory of stock.
The London imitate and singer Albert Chevalier captivates New York audiences at Koster and Bial's with coster ballads. Details of his background are given with humorous asides to his stage career and possible Boston debut. The selection includes songs such as Ive got 2 pal and Wot Cher, highlighting cockney life and vivid dialects.
W H Crane returns as Hull Yacht Club commodore for a gala night at Hollis Street Theatre. Gismonda in French with Bernhardt opens at Tremont. Fanny Davenport delivers another strong Boston engagement at the Boston Theatre. Lucia in Castle Square tonight showcases Mlle Deard’s vocal powers. Changes include Bob Hilliard’s last Park Theatre week and Charley’s Aunt debut after April 6.
A flood of small Maine coasters and Nova Scotia schooners arrives signaling the onset of spring. Barks, brigs, and tugs move along the wharves as Cunard’s Bothnia clears after delays.
The great pianist Ignace Paderewski reached the Brunswick yesterday and talked with the Post reporter through Herr Gorlitz. The party heads to New York tonight and returns to Boston Saturday for the last recital, then leaves Boston for good. Paderewski is in good health and busy with practice and a new composition, praising Gorlitz’s continual assistance.
Boston Italian musicians yesterday celebrated obtaining a state charter as the Sons of Verdi Musical Associates. Honorary members include Vice-Consul Chevalier Brindisi and M D Octave Bragi with notable Italian colony figures. officers are Vincent Campiglia president Luigi Ceppi vice president Joseph Abate secretary and John Bellizia treasurer. The group, born after a saloon music ban, helped secure a modification of the order through leaders Joseph Amerena Peter Gerard and Frank Miraglia.
Malden March 29 The order by May or Walker requiring all paper stores to close at 11 on Sundays and smaller periodical shops at 9 is strictly enforced by Chief Spaulding. News dealers complain they receive New York papers late and cannot sell them before closing. Farnham, a major dealer, sought a 12 o'clock extension but was refused. Some residents advocate a 12 o'clock closing.
Captain Faulkner says the Board of Aldermen will vote next Tuesday to permit a bass drum parade by the Salvation Army. He claims four of seven Aldermen are pledged to approve the drum use and hopes to place their cases in court on Thursday. Brigadier Brewer apologizes to Mayor Walker for the conference action and asserts the army means no defiance of law.
New London, March 29. Ard Watts, a clerk in the local post office, was found dead this morning by his mother after he had just passed his 21st birthday. He had been ill yesterday and was sent home at noon. He asked his mother to wake him at the usual hour to return to work. Cause of death is listed as heart disease.
A new Gol den Cross commandery was instituted at Groveland Saturday evening by organizer Mrs. H T Balch of Newburyport. Charles E Bailey was elected noble commander. State officers G C Charlies Stears, C F Thomas C Thompson, and G T Abel Wears attended. Representatives from Newburyport Merrimac and Haverhill were present. The charter membership stands at thirty seven.
A fire at Breaker No 4 of the Johnson Coal Company in Priceburg Scranton destroyed the engine room fire room carpenter and blacksmith shop. The 600 ton capacity breaker burned and about 300 men face unemployment with losses estimated at 100000.
Beecham's Pills for constipation priced at 10c and 25c prompts readers to obtain the book from their druggist and follow its guidance.
The Kernwood Club held its annual election and banquet at the club house in Malden with 228 members. Mayor Clarence O Walker Senator Arthur H Wellman and other guests attended. E W Cobb presided as president. officers elected were Elisha W Cobb as president Frank J Bartlett as vice president John G Chandler as treasurer Joseph L Bicknell as secretary with directors Bartlett Marshall Eaton and Flanders.
An unoccupied building owned by the Amoskeag Land and Water Power Company of Manchester was burned early this morning in Hooksett New Hampshire. Supposed arson by tramps seeking shelter caused the blaze with an estimated loss of about 200 dollars.
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