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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1894
Page
1
The article notes today's vote in the Hawaiian Islands for delegates to the coming Constitutional Convention. It says many natives may skip the oath against the monarchy, fearing a Queen restoration, a prospect that seems unlikely amid recent events. A retail plug follows for men and boys suits at 15 dollars made in the local factory with money-back guarantee.
The Boston shop announces a May first week sale of trousers with new spring and summer weights. All wool striped trousers offered at $2.00, two styles to choose from, compared with $3.00. A $3.00 to $7.00 range features various new patterns. Thursday afternoon deals include 250 pairs of worsted trousers in top patterns, the $5.00 kind elsewhere, all taking hard wear in good clothes.
At Shef field five miles south of Great Barrington a 15 year old girl May Conway and 27 year old R F Follett a Connecticut fish commissioner were married after her mother supported the match and the groom pursued them. May's father hotel keeper James Conway plans to sell his hotel and other property at auction and leave town.
A well dressed man visited Mrs Holmes on Moody street and asked for a five dollar bill to send to a friend in Salem. He paid with an envelope containing an old circus bill and left saying he would return with the rest. Police alerted. suspect described as about 25, 5 feet 7, dark complexion, light suit.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen debated Ward 2 engine house plans and funding. An $18,000 brick engine house appropriation failed 6 to 6, while Bradford moved to refer an appropriation to the finance committee. Druggists licenses were granted to several named traders. one withdrawal was approved and tabled. Obituary notice of Principal Assessor Joseph Whittemore led to a council delegation to his funeral.
The Boston Masters Association held its annual dinner at Parker's last night with President James A. Page presiding. About 70 masters from high and grammar schools attended the event, where a discussion on Modern Educational Matters followed the meal.
A severe shock struck Athens at 2 15 this morning, followed by lighter tremors at short intervals. No damage was reported.
In Northampton on May 1 Warren testifies against Boston Maine and New York New Haven Hartford railroads. He describes being struck by a train and collapsing mentally and physically, with his wife detailing the accident to the court. The testimony includes his erratic conduct and subsequent expert medical evidence beginning at 5 o clock.
A Salem despatch reports Miss Burleigh of Browne Schools tied Bertha Wiley’s wrists in a corner for whispering. The cord allegedly reddened and blistered the wrists but did not break skin or reach the bone. Burleigh removed it, expressed regret, and accompanied the girl home. No intent to harm is alleged.
Daniel J. Cate alias Samuel Goodman and Henry Mc Cann alias Henry Parker faced Police Court trial for stealing a trunk containing 22 000 dollars worth of diamonds from H. C. Barnum of Shaefer & Douglass New York on Feb 8. They were bound over to the grand jury and jailed in 5000 dollar bonds each. George Law, a court house janitor, claimed to recognize Cate as a suspect in a decade old county treasurer robbery.
There was an explosion at the United States torpedo station in Newport Rhode Island at 8:40 PM. A small blaze started in a corner and workers fled. suspended gun cotton particles ignited, blowing off the roof of a light building. No injuries and estimated loss under $200. Station fire brigade extinguished the fire.
At 8 pm Edda Wheelock of Sudbury place Roxbury was run over by a bicycle ridden by Hiram Taylor of Cambridge. The wheel passed over her neck causing spasms and possible spine injury. Her hands were paralyzed. no police officer was present and the rider was allowed to go.
The Great Northern railroad strike involving 5000 workers is settled in Minneapolis. A joint committee from St. Paul and Minneapolis led talks with President Hill. The accord restores most wage reductions for engineers firemen conductors brakemen boilermakers trackmen and blacksmiths with minor points left for other trades. A confirmation telegram announced the strike off.
In Brockton on May 1 thirteen Thompson Bros machine operators walked out over Eppler machine piecework pay. The firm offered a conference and agreed to replace the Eppler with a Goodyear machine and pay by piece, the strikers returning to work.
A thief broke into Mrs. Malvina Tyrrell's home at 52 Causeway Street yesterday afternoon stealing property valued at 35 dollars from lodger James A. Rowe and 15 dollars from Mrs. Tyrrell. Rowe chased a suspect seen wearing Rowe's hat and trousers, aided by Special Officer Abbott and Patrolman Kelly. The man, Frank McGarrett of Providence, was arrested after police recovered stolen items including revolvers and a gold-filled watch, though most of the goods remained unrecovered.
On the seventeenth the Charlestown Carnival Association met at 120 Main Street to discuss the upcoming June celebration. President E A Carter led the meeting with Alderman Presho Major Oakes and Councilman Hurley in attendance as committees reported strong participation from groups including the Eutaw Club Lynn Stowe Camp Sons of Revolutionary Sires Koodoodee Club East Boston Mood dyne Club Elks Abraham Lincoln Camp Sons of Veterans Colonel J H Roberts Camp Nelson Club Puritan Club and Dragon Club.
May 1 a wreck in Beverly on the Boston & Maine main line involved the Portsmouth freight No. 246. Two ties dislodged from a platform car caused three cars to derail with one car burned to kindling and another split in half. A wrecking crew cleared debris after three hours, delaying main line and Gloucester branch services for a temporary four days.
The Senate postponed its meeting to noon to allow Senators to attend the funeral of Senator Morgan of Alabama's wife, and then adjourned after the chaplain's prayer. Immediately after, the death of Representative Stockbridge of Michigan was announced and the Senate adjourned. The House also adjourned out of respect for Stockbridge following minor morning business.
Forecast released from Washington on May 1 at 8 p m shows Maine with showers and warmer conditions in the east, New Hampshire and Vermont with showers and cooler evening, Massachusetts with showers and possible thunder storms and cooler evening, winds from the west or south to west.
General S C Lawrence Post 66 G A R celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary in the Opera House Medford with visiting comrades from Posts 83 161 Woburn 139 Somerville and 7% Stoneham. Notable guests included Commander-in-Chief J G B Adams Department Commander W A Weatherbee Adjutant General J F Meech and others. Past Commander Peirce presented a sword to Chief Mustering Officer A M Stickney.
Monte Carlo May 1 The Monte Carlo Gambling Company reports total receipts for the year at 22 000 000 francs, down 2 000 000 francs from the previous year. January shortfall was 3 000 000 francs but crowding at the tables trimmed the loss by April end. A dividend of 17 francs was declared versus 210 francs last year.
A battalion of infantry reached Ostrau Moravia this morning to guard coal mines after a plot to destroy them on May Day was uncovered. Authorities had known of the plan for weeks but kept it secret, making the arrival a surprise to the plotters.
The May 1 vote on the new city's charter was largely formal. Polls opened 8 to 4. 479 voters supported acceptance and 59 opposed.
Lynn Aldermen meet to reject druggist licenses and set a June 17 vote on the new city charter. The board struggles with printing copies and scheduling while the old charter is deemed unsuitable for distribution.
Five of six druggists who applied for sixth class liquor licenses in Brookline were granted licenses by the Board of Selectmen yesterday. The firm of Jeffers & Eddy was refused and the board held their decision on the remaining application for the present.
Loyal Women held their five day festival at Faneuil Hall and blocked a jurors bill meeting. Thomas C. Brophy of the Socialist Labor party sought use of the hall. Aldermen had no availability. The plan now is to hold the discussion next Tuesday with permission granted, and Brophy shares views with Linus M. Child.
A special town meeting in Wakefield May 1 approved constructing an armory for Company A Sixth Regiment at 12000 dollars including the land. The current armory was condemned recently and the town must build or the company would be disbanded. Meeting adjourned for one week.
George P. Drew, 66, a well known Sandwich resident and retired businessman, died at his home this afternoon after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
The Coxey marchers entered Washington after a cold night, halted at Fourteenth Street per White House and Treasury concerns, and proceeded to Mt. Pleasant and Pennsylvania Avenue. Mrs Coxey and Mamie Coxey drew crowds as Browne led the Commonweal band and infantry toward the Capitol.
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