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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1896
Page
8
The notice announces a return to the Tremont Temple stand for a formal opening with anniversary sale prices. Customers are invited to buy Laster Gloves and receive a free pair of stockings, highlighting the stainless black stockings as a sought item.
The Score Club held its annual meeting and dinner at Crawford House with Thomas Todd chairing and speeches by Robson Jacobs Leavitt Blish Wilson and others. The HBconomy Club hosted Cambridge night at Crawford House with Wellington Wells presiding and Henry Locke toastmaster. A United States Hotel dinner featured Metropolitan Sewerage Club with Herbert Brayton presiding and many toasts and musical interludes.
Royal Jackson a stylish man was held in $600 bail by Judge Forsaith for alleged larceny from Mary B Stewart and William H Allen. The crew cut swindler used an envelope act to steal while feigning change while his past records show two prison terms. Aide Alice Vaughn, a variety artist, and a 3 Florence street room revealed the tete-a-tete scheme before authorities.
Despatches from Whitinsville claim Jed R. Perry of Whitinsville and Keene NH died by suicide in Woonsocket. Perry, found in a machine shop, denies sending his own death notice. The supposed sender Dr Flagg is a myth and the report remains unconfirmed.
Fire ripped through Mrs. John Bullard’s Franklin Street home in Nashua on March 30 injuring an elderly woman who was rendered insensible by the fright and carried to a neighbor for aid. The roof was burned and losses were estimated at 1500 dollars due to an old stove ignition.
The interior of the Mission Church of Roxbury undergoes extensive alterations with a Carrara marble altar and a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows by Fusigna. A new shrine and inlaid mosaic floors complement the electric and gas lighting, as 1400 lights and 400 gas jets illuminate the sanctuary awaiting completion.
A cable from London reports the death of six week old baby of Mr and Mrs Booth Tucker who lead Salvation Army in the United States. Booth Tucker remained in London while Mrs Booth Tucker sailed for New York aboard the St Louis.
Representatives of major Southern pig iron makers including Tennessee Coal & Iron Glass Pioneer Debardelebon Woodard and Thomas held conferences in New York. A preliminary thirty day price maintenance agreement was reached with plans for a joint selling agency and a definite schedule of prices within a month to ensure fair profits. The companies named control Southern pig iron production.
Havana dispatch reports multiple engagements with Cuban patriots. Enriqe Aleman shot in Cabana fortress. Ramon Serpa killed near Santi Spiritus. Moncada engaged near Siguanea with eight patriots killed and thirteen wounded. Penalver burned and alcalde hanged. Mondaca reports 100 houses destroyed in Siguanea Valley. Castro titled governor among eight patriots killed.
The Famous Clothing House failure spurs a massive assignee sale at 91 Summer St Boston. Thousands crowd daily for men and boys spring suits overcoats trousers hats and shoes priced far below value. Sale runs from 8 am until sold with refunds offered on many items.
Reports say Cuban junta leaders in New York plan a small fast cruiser to attack a Spanish merchant ship. Budget reaches 800000 dollars with four Cubans and an American funding rest. Bermuda or Mariel may be used, armed with a heavy rifled gun and multiple machine guns. Italians from Ellis Island rumored to crew.
Elbert Rappleye, expelled Havana correspondent for the Mail and Express, lands in New York aboard the Yucatan. He defends his reporting as truthful and impartial, urges U S recognition of belligerency, and argues Weyler misrules Spain’s Cuba campaign while Maceo gains ground with ammunition and growing rebel strength.
John C. Quinn, six years old, was removed to St Josephs Hospital in Providence after turning on a gas valve at Hotel Arlington. Doctors fear his recovery may be doubtful as he is treated for gas poisoning.
Baltimore March 30 official notice that interest on the extended 4 percent bonds of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company will be paid April 1. The timely payment may mean all interest charges will be met when due.
Bath New York March 30 W W Atlen formerly cashier of the First National Bank is to appear on a court order related to an estate of 55000 dollars where he is executor. He is said to have only 5000 dollars found by the heirs.
In Washington the House discussed sundry civil appropriations and eight month contract limits amid Treasury strain. Rep Cannon argued reduced totals, while Dems Sayers and Dockery challenged tactics as political. A Newark land purchase and salary restorations for life saving service were approved before adjournment.
Senate appropriations panel reports a net $1,252,006 rise in the postoffice bill bringing total to 393,171,564. 1897 estimates are set at 94,817,900 with House passed 91,819,557. New provisions include county seat post offices to remain open and added funding for inland rail transport and railway postoffice car service.
Representative Smith of Michigan prepared a joint resolution outlined in a Washington dispatch dated March 30. The measure addresses a specific congressional procedure and seeks formal action on a proposed policy change.
Senators Hill and Platt object to immediate consideration of a resolution to form a select committee. Populist Peffer said he would seek action tomorrow. Colorado’s Teller and Walcott pressed for taking up the measure as well.
The joint sub committee met for a long session in Washington and reached no conclusion. A member was instructed to draft a bill to be submitted to the full committee. The measure is expected to follow the Frye refunding bill with several modifications.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for B. J. Franklin of Arizona to be Governor of Arizona, J. B. Dusenberry of New Jersey to be assistant appraiser of merchandise in the district of New York, and A. E. Chamberlain of Massachusetts to be postmaster at Dalton Massachusetts.
Washington March 80 General Wheeler of Alabama has introduced a House bill. It would reduce salaries of all officials including Congress members while the United States judges are exempt as long as the gold standard remains in force.
In the Senate a printing committee resolution was adopted appointing Theodore F. Shuey and Edward V. Murphy as official reporters under the terms of the contract with the late Dennis F. Murphy.
Judge Adams ruled for the plaintiff Mrs. Henrietta F. MacDonald in the case against Raymond A. Robbins and ten others from the Boston University Men’s Club class of ’96. Robbins and nine others faced $119 judgments. several defendants were absolved due to infancy. The suit, over binding the Hub class book, drew a packed courtroom of BU students.
Cambridgeport woman says Erasmus E Coleman, 41, a steady employed caterer, vanished from 59 Fairmount since March 14. He left daily for Boston in search of work but has not returned, leaving wife to seek city aid. Mrs. Coleman recalls his black derby and brown overcoat and notes his initials on clothing and a card case.
Massachusetts sends thirty delegates solid for Reed while McKinley gains ground in New Hampshire and Vermont. Connecticut plans to go uninstructed but may back Reed first ballot. Rhode Island stays Reed, with possible Allison or Morton in a withdrawal split. Vermont delegates favor Reed then McKinley. Portland dispatches hint Reed as first choice in Maine. Cheshire county leans Reed with some McKinley voices among Keene delegates.
Concord March 30 A large delegation and prominent Republicans arrive for tonight’s events ahead of tomorrow’s State and second district conventions. Reed favored in currency discussion. McKinley and Allison support noted. Delegates will be uninstructed with Reed expected on first ballot.
Congressman John F. Fitzgerald spoke with Mayor Quincy in a closed session before expressing strong support for the proposed North End park and discussing its development with city officials.
A Post reporter notes a plan by city council members to act quickly on a four man slate for delegate at large. Ex Governor Russell, John E Russell, John W Corcoran and Ge Fred Williams are praised for party service with calls for unity. The Congressman says he will not be a candidate and will depart for Washington tomorrow.
New York dispatches gauge a split among key states over the Republican National Convention. Quay leads Pennsylvania delegates. McKinley faces mixed support from Delaware, Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and the West, with Iowa backing Allison. Silver state stances also keep New York guessing on a unifying candidate.
The seventh district Republican convention in Melrose elected Amos F. Breed Lynn and Jo Pierce Malden as delegates with Walter S. Keene Stoneham and George H. Dunham Chelsea as alternates. The body pledged to back Thomas B. Reed and read a letter from W. E. Barrett explaining William Brown’s Washington attendance.
Jeremiah O'Sullivan led the Democratic ticket in Lawrence with a decisive road victory as night fell and results poured in. Local observers hailed the performance as a turning point for the campaign and party prospects.
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