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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
6
In Moyamensing Prison Holmes prepares for death as a priest visits for final confession and a possible appeal fails. He sought to have Mrs. Pitezel plead for life, but she refused, leaving the criminal to confront his fate with limited hope.
Morning rites will mark H H Holmes as a Catholic communicant before execution. He may deliver a last public statement as priests chant litany for the dead and prayers for the dying. Reports say he kept prayers learned from Father Dailey, and may die with forgiveness on his lips.
Passengers who sailed for Liverpool yesterday on the White Star steamer Majestic from New York include Mrs Oliver Ames Miss Evelyn Ames Miss Susan E Ames Mrs R Mitchell Jr Mrs Henry M Whitney Miss Ruth Whitney Miss Eleanor Whitney Miss Laura Whitney Miss Anne Page Mme Beck Mr A B Shaw Mr Edmund Billings and Mrs G H Lyman and maid.
H G Botsford known as Chips, chief engineer on the Blue Hill avenue boulevard project under Henry Manley, was presented a Morris chair at his Dorchester home Page avenue and McClellan street. William Casey gave the presentation speech as singing and a piccolo solo closed the event with violin accompaniment by Thomas W H Kelley and others.
Persistent demands by hoisting and portable engineers fuel a broader labor action as Building Trades Council unions discuss a sympathetic strike. Non-union workers face threats of quitting at noon, with plasterers on the State House project vowing to stop if non-union engineers stay on the job. Grumbling also noted at Parker Houses where a fence surrounds the engine area.
The Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators Local Union No 1 in Blatchford Hall voted the new wage schedule to take effect May 11, setting a rate of $2.50 per day for an eight hour day. A special meeting on Sunday May 10 will hear the bosses' reply. if no agreement by 1400 hours on May 11, about 1400 painters in the city area plan to strike.
The Central Labor Union organizing committee led a mass meeting of Sanitary Department employees at Caledonian Hall. President John F. O'Sullivan spoke as T. W. Pritchard chaired, and a mass Sanitary Workers 6064 meeting was voted for Sunday to welcome Ben Franklin Assembly members who wish to join.
John Turner president of the United Shop Assistants of Great Britain addressed last night the mass meeting of the Electrical Workers' Union urging stronger organization and coordinated action.
A May party at Lyceum Hall East Boston hosted by the Ladies Aid Society for Carney Hospital drew a graceful crowd including Joseph Conry as floor manager. Attendees listed include T J Lane Nellie Keating Emma Hock James Green Mary Glynn William Smith Helen S Doherty Emma Delehanty Peter Delehanty K M McCarthy Edith Hayes and many others.
A large gathering at Advent Church Chelsea honored Elder Luther Boutelle, the society’s oldest member who turned 90 last Monday. Rev. E. A. Stockman presented a bouquet with purses containing five gold pieces totaling 90 dollars, plus additional money in the bouquet case. Rev. George F. Haines of Salem added a substantial envelope of funds at the close.
Major Livermore forwards bids for furnishing material and construction of the Spring Point Ledge lighthouse and fog signal at Portland Maine. Contracts target completion this summer. Bids include Keeler & Baillie 27876 and Thomas Dwyer 27490 among others from New York Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Mayor Quincy will approve 2000 toward Boston's Seventeenth of June celebration in Charlestown. Alderman E W Presho calls meeting of the Seventeenth of June Carnival Association for Friday. City committee on the celebration meets Saturday evening at the Carnival Association rooms.
The Charlestown Improvement Association held its annual election of officers last evening. Elected were SS. Mason as president with honors to John R. Murphy and E. L. Pillsbury as vice presidents. Frank A. Titus was chosen treasurer, William H. Holden secretary, and Nahum Chapin and B. F. Stacey as representatives. Other listed names include J. J. McCarthy, Thomas Doane, Aaron Hooke, Andrew Byrnes, A. V. Lincoln, George H. Sammons, F. L. Brown, Major W. H. Oakes, Linus S. iw. eee, and Alderman E. W. Presho on the board.
The traveling crew, serenaded on the rail line from Athens to Patras, were welcomed at the New Manhattan Athletic Club after landing. Officials hosted a dinner before they depart for Boston at p.m. tomorrow.
A city government delegation and Boston Athletic Association officials travel to New York to greet Olympic champions on American soil, with extensive plans for a lavish welcome and celebrations for the team and the city’s prominent figures.
At Providence station last night a large crowd greeted the departing athletes for New York with an ovation. Conspicuous among the travelers was John Burke, an elderly figure, who is to greet his son after a notable series of victories overseas, with city representatives including Alderman David F. Barry among those who left.
A Boston athletic delegation led by Alderman Mahoney Dyar and Councilmen Innes Murphy and Noonan, with clerks Dever and Hickey, planned to greet returning athletes at the dock. The steamer reached quarantine at 6:30 p m but may land tonight if Collector Kilbreth allows. Harry Cornish notified the Boston club, awaiting word on landing and midnight transit to the city.
A city committee plans a boisterous welcome for Boston's athletes returning from Athens. They will travel to New York with red fire, patriotism, and funds to toast the victors. A testimonial awaits in Faneuil Hall and a ship landing reception.
A social tableau surrounds President Conry of the Common Council as two young women sought him as floor director for a dance. He agreed after delay but the event was postponed. Meanwhile Water Commissioner Murphy reports a pipe damage near Shirley Gut and Deer Island, needing urgent repair to prevent water loss. Joseph B. Nagle to return to the water department income division next Friday, welcomed by many.
Daniel P. O'Brien aged 36 of 6 Willow Court Roxbury is under arrest at Station 9 on a charge of assault and battery with an axe against his wife Annie J. O'Brien at their Willow Court home last night, injuring her right hand.
Hospital doctors treated several accidents yesterday. Albert Hart, 12? years old, of 498 Washington Street, a Boston and Maine railroad clerk, riding a bicycle near Adams House, was struck by an electric car and hurled. suffered a broken arm and other injuries. P Comerford, 614 Cabot Street Roxbury, a West End street railway teamster, in Norway Iron Works yards, struck his head on an iron beam, receiving a severe wound. Richard Merrick, 60, of 35 Harding Street Cambridge, a marble worker for A D Puffer on Portland Street, tipped a jar of vitriol on his body. clothing burned off, severe burns to abdomen and thighs. George Crockett, 15, of Talbot Street Maiden, an errand boy for a store, caught between an elevator and walls at Phone’s on Washington Street. needs part of the wall chopped away to release. Harry Kowosky, 10, of 2 Fay Street, ran home from school, stumbled with an open knife penetrating his abdomen. Patrick Curran, 27, of 10 West Fifth Street South Boston, employed by Co A Dodge & Co, fell from a staging, breaking a rib.
At Aqueduct on May 6 a large crowd enjoyed fast dry track. Winners include Charade in one mile 1 16 3 4 with Eclipse second and Watchman third, Peterdie in half mile 5 1 2, Beloved in five furlongs 1 03, Lilly Mills in one mile 1 49, and Addie in six furlongs 1 16 3 4 with Rosedale and Dreibnnt trailing.
The Massachusetts Yacht Club held its annual dinner at Rowe's Wharf House on Saturday evening. A bachelors party honored Mr. Quincy A. Shaw ahead of his marriage on the 12th. The Sarkura schooner is undergoing overhaul at Gloucester. A Yacht Racing Association of Massachusetts meeting yesterday afternoon reported no major business.
Amesbury May 6 The Amesbury Council 106 A P A to entertain Harvehrill council at a banquet tomorrow evening The public schools will close June 19 and not reopen until Sept 17 A half cent of the date 1837 was picked up yesterday by Frank Gowen It is of peculiar coinage and in first class condition
John Haggerty aged 33 of Neponset was walking on New England railroad tracks between Mt Bowdoin and Harvard stations last evening when struck by the 6 10 out bound train. He suffered severe head injuries and internal injuries.
Nahum Rhoades, 21, was found dead in Togus Stream Gardiner Me. investigators say death by own action is suspected after he had been in the water three weeks. He leaves a mother five brothers and five sisters. He was unmarried.
In Municipal Court yesterday the city of Boston sued John Hoffman of East Boston to recover 220 dollars for the support of his son Freeman Hoffman 42 in the Pierce farm insane asylum. The defendant’s property is assessed at 47 000 dollars.
The eighth annual Hampden County Musical Association festival began in Springfield with G. W. Chadwick's The Lily Nymph and Massenet's Eve. A chorus of 229 and an orchestra of 50 accompanied soloists Emma Juch, Barron Berthald, and Giuseppe Campanari. Chadwick conducted both works.
Cornelius Hurley, 23, of 76 Alexander Avenue Roxbury, walked across the railroad bridge about 9 20 last night lost his balance and fell twenty feet to the ground. He was found unconscious and taken to City Hospital. His injuries are not serious.
The Harlem Athletic Club audience saw a ten round contest between Tommy White of Chicago and Danny McBride of New York. White won by decision after the ten rounds in New York on May 6.
In Hartford on May 6 Judge Shipman issued an injunction against Perkins Electric Switching Manufacturing Company in a suit by Edison Electric Light Company over alleged patent socket infringement No 257,2. Edison won nominal damages. The case concerns a patented socket for incandescent lamps.
William F. Dunn, last year’s licensed saloon proprietor at the Albany House, closed his saloon Thursday night after a town vote denying a new license. He began converting the space into a drug store and plans to seek a State license from the Board of Pharmacy amid expected opposition.
Providence May 6 The selection of the orators for Brown University commencement has been made. Senior class members include Irving Henry Gamwell Holliston Massachusetts Robert Simmons Phillips New Bedford Massachusetts George Hopkinson Perkinsville Vermont Champlain Burrage Portland Maine William Carpenter Bliss East Providence Remarks indicate a diverse list of speakers from New England and nearby states.
Washington May 6 The civil service overhaul divides the executive service into five branches including departmental, custom house, post office, government printing and internal revenue services. Most Washington positions move to the competitive list with few exemptions chief among them private secretaries or confidential clerks to top officials. About 30,000 officials are affected under the new rules governing non extension of non competitive exams save for Indian teaching staff.
Washington May 6 House in committee of the whole considers private pension bills. Dingley and Erdman clash over report readings. Vote 56 to 55 keeps Blount widow pension at 75, Gresham widow at 100. Crowther and Pickler urge action on anniversary of the Wilderness. House adjourns at 7:05 after passing seventy two bills.
Nashville May 6. State Democratic convention to nominate three judges of the chancery appeals court met today. Incumbents S. F. Wilson R. M. Barton and M. M. Neal were renomination. The convention to nominate a Governor and select Chicago delegates will meet tomorrow. The convention is expected to be strongly in favor of free silver.
St. Joseph T A Society of the West End held its annual minstrel show and dance at Institute Hall East Cambridge. Performers Thomas F Gargan and John J Fay led tambos while Joan Tt Lusk and Dick Fitz played bones. Encores followed including My Dads the Engineer and The Ship I Love with a finale of harmonized songs. The show closed with A Porters Trials and a roaring farce featuring a cast led by Lusk Gargan Fay and Fitzpatrick.
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