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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1898
Page
7
Enrollment of state militia begins with four infantry regiments encamped at South Framingham. Nearly 1000 war tents rise, new kitchens replace old, and regimental details arrive as Massachusetts volunteers prepare to transfer into active U S Army duties.
Adjutant General Dalton issues orders for four volunteer regiments to muster into U S service at South Framingham camp. Surgeons from regiments and a U S examining board will oversee medical examinations, with Lt BE M Weaver as mustering officer. Colonels notified of transport, rationing, and property storage rules. reporting time extended to 2 pm.
The Aldermen delayed action on three war orders including a $500,000 city defence appropriation. A deadlock with the council resulted as the committee on public improvements laid the measures over indefinitely. Contested confirmations and reappointments were debated, with several officials confirmed or retained and others listed for action next week.
May 27 set for adjournment as House and Senate rush key measures. Senate delays Boston aldermanic bill while a substitute plan proposes district based Aldermen with six at large, salaries set at 1500 dollars plus allowances. Insurance contract rules tighten risk and require Massachusetts or local agents on marine reinsurance.
A company of high school graduates will not be enrolled at the English High School this evening as expected. The Governor refused to accept the company when raised, and they have decided to take no further action.
Division 3 A O H met at Tremont Hall Roxbury with President John Dolan presiding and initiated ten candidates. A majority of members signed their names to the Boyle O’Reilly Battalion.
May 2 market notes a buoyant session with opening advances around 1 percent and further 1 to 2 percent gains in early minutes. Sugar leads with a 6 point rise to 1295 8, while Montana among mining stocks climbs from 177 to 182 1 2. Butte & Boston rises to 251 2, Centennial to 121 2, Old Dominion to 263 4, Arnold to 123 8 as mining remains strong and dividends are debated. Directors of East Boston Company re-elected. H C Wainwright & Co remains in business under new leadership.
A man entered the Columbia Theatre matinee in female attire despite a ladies free admission. A bonnet reveal triggered laughter as police intervened. the wearer, masked by friends, was shown to be part of a wager, ending the scene with outdoor support.
Springfield May 2 Wilson and Horton a leading western Massachusetts woollen manufacturer and operator of the Bel Air and Tacomic Mills at Pittsfield, filed a voluntary assignment this morning due to war scare induced dull business. Estimated assets exceed liabilities with about 100000 to 150000 involved. likely 300 to 400 workers lose employment.
Mrs Emma R Evelieth aged 55 of 18 Winter street Dorchester was found ill in Freuan place off Highlana street at 8 30 last night and died before medical help arrived. Police deem natural causes likely and the body was moved to her home by friends.
By the civil service report officials promoted Special Officers Patrick J. Gaddis and John H. Harris of police headquarters to inspectors after they passed the required examinations.
The Cunard Steamship Company has purchased a new freighter under construction at Wallesend England for the Liverpool to this port trade. The price is stated to be about 575000 dollars.
Captain E B Lee of the Lon donian may take command of the Bostonian as Captain Foot moves to the Megantic. Sixteen fishing fleet arrivals at T wharf yielded about 75 000 pounds of mixed fish amid bad weather. Haddock sold 2 1 2 to 4 1 2 dollars per hundredweight and cod 3 to 4 1 2 dollars. Notices signal Notice shifting to Ipswich sand trade. Several vessels safe in Port Spain await calmer seas. Lewiston began a new run to Haverhill and Newburyport. Amelia and Fiona brought seed oysters and cedar railroad ties respectively. Hildegarde, a steel yacht, finished a West Indies cruise. Several ships passed Dover while Josef B B Thomas neared Hamburg and John Swan reached Brunswick. Billie S Derby secured a coal charter for Lynn at 1 50 per ton. The Landsman
Arrived steamers Belvidere Paine to Port Antonio Jamaica with fruit and Spartan to Philadelphia with merchandise and passengers. Numerous schooners and brigs from Philadelphia Bangor Bangor Gloucester and other ports listed with cargoes and destinations.
Dr and Mrs Frothingham successors to Dr Herman and Mrs Dr Thompson advertise treating all diseases of women at 7 Tremont row and 54 Howard st Old Mrs Thompson a midwife at 89 Warren available immediate referral vt Gordon specialist in female diseases at 532 Tremont st hours 9 to 8 Ladies quickly relieved terms low Address Mrs Howard P O Box 1989 Boston
Margaret McDonald, administratrix of Mary McCusker of Boston, seeks court permission to spend up to 200 dollars from the deceased’s personal estate to erect a gravestone. Citation requires appearance May 19 1898 in Boston Probate Court and weekly notices in the Boston Post. ELIJAH G. George, Register. Also James S. Conant appointed administrator of Seth Bryant estate in Boston with bond posted and demands or debts to be presented.
Boston Transit Commission invites sealed bids to build a draw span and two steel superstructure spans for Charlestown Bridge. Bids are due May 12 1898 at 12 noon at 20 Beacon Street Boston with a $5000 certified check. Plans may be viewed at City Hall, and information issued May 2 1898.
Notice states the partnership Perkins & Pearson at 51 Wareham Street Boston dissolved. L Oscar Perkins will receive all owed accounts and pay all debts. he continues the business in his own name effective April 29 1898.
A quarterly dividend of one per cent No 58 will be paid by check mailed May 16 1898 to stockholders of record at noon May 7 1898 on account of the dividend and annual meeting. The stock books close at noon May 7 and reopen Wednesday June 15 1898. CHAS A GRANT Treasurer.
Mortgagee C W Glidden offers at No 8&1 Moore St Cambridgeport on Thursday May 5 at 11 am a collection including 11 heavy horses double and single tip carts harnesses etc and numerous tugboats barges schooners and tugs with names such as Leader Doane Nova Star Black Block Baronet Gladiator Indian Ridge Girard Wrestler Keystone and others in transit or clearance. Numerous vessels and cargoes are listed with origins in Port Antonio Jamaica Bermuda Newfoundland and Philadelphia among others. The sale also notes cleared and sailed vessels and east wind conditions.
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