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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1895
Page
9
In a spring sale a line of guaranteed all wool ree Bealt suits priced at 5.89 with a $10 value. Black serges at $1 per suit for overcoats and a $9.89 Beauties value. 250 boys shorts in $2.95 with double seat warranty. 250 pairs of $3.00 trousers offered to close out.
The second day of hearings opened in the Pemberton Court House with Judge Bishop considering separations. Victoria Eldridge seeks separation from Rufus H. Eldridge over desertion and custody claims, while Mary Blanchard seeks divorce citing cruelty and drinking. Russian and other cases follow, including Lizzie Balkovitch’s desertion claim and Emma Bach Elder’s separation request.
A 26 year old woman, described as dressed most tastefully in black with a broad-brimmed hat trimmed in black velvet and ostrich, attends the gathering. She is noted as having been married before.
The Yankee offers deep discounts on coats suits hats and caps for men boys and children. Highlights include Weybosset worsted coats and vests at 4.97 and 8.45 English clay suits at 8.45, with many items priced well below value. Open evenings through Saturday.
Cut thin out bring it with you Good for 10c street car fare if you purchase $1.00 and upward Yankee 91 Summer st Open every evening Samples and stock now on exhibition at the Yankee 91 Summer st we have the sole New England agency It has a new attachment to keep the sun out of the eyes also the dust Price 97c each
Mrs Wheeler of South Boston sues for desertion and lack of support from Wheeler, alleging intoxication and infidelity. she wore eyeglasses and a black dress. Charles Over, a sailor, and his wife also part of the case, after marriage in 1889 sailed to Bangor and Scotland. Ruth V Parker testifies about quarrels and disdain. The session closed at noon with a resume scheduled for 9:30.
Henry O Meara presented a prose and verse program on flowers at the Gardeners and Florists Club last evening. Guests dined at Marliave's before moving to Horticultural Hall for an artistically treated discussion of flowers in poetry. President Stewart presided and Charles O Dawson was elected secretary.
A large influx of A P A delegates has begun arriving in Milwaukee for the seventh annual council. About 100 to 150 delegates are already in the city, with attendees from the Pacific coast states except Oregon, plus Montana and Washington. Representatives from all states except Mississippi are expected, while only a few New England delegates had arrived by noon.
A rear end collision between two electric cars at the corner of Dartmouth and Boylston streets yesterday evening injured Michael Powers conductor of one car. Powers, conductor 1866, sustained a compound fracture of his left leg and was taken to the Emergency Hospital.
Stoneham residents including Captain David T. Strange fear a May 12 water shutoff by the Woburn water department. Stoneham has no own supply and Wakefield’s private company may resist extending service. An injunction to block the cutoff is reportedly sought.
Leslie Perham a 22 year old carpenter fell from a roof at a new house on Mt. Pleasant street Woburn striking his head on rock. He died shortly after the accident and had been living in Woburn for some time prior.
George D. Kimber a 70 year old Brooklyn resident was struck and killed by the Shore Line express at Bridgeport depot. He had come to visit Stratford, was with Mrs. W. A. Wellford, and died after attempting to pull her onto the tracks as the train arrived. His wife was gravely injured.
Mayor Ed win L Scofield outlines a fund appeal to aid typhoid sufferers with nurses and sickroom comforts. Commodore J D Smith heads a $100 subscription. New nurses arrive from New York. no deaths reported. water tests show 600 bacteria per cubic centimeter overall and 67,000 from Milkman Blackman well. Health officer Dr Frederick Schavein begins duties as wells are to be closed.
About two thousand attendees at St James Hall hear Duke of Argyll preside over a protest gathering condemning Armenian crimes by the Turkish government. Speakers include the Duke of Westminster and bishops. Mr Gladstone sends a supportive letter urging European action and reforms in Armenia.
In Newburyport on May 7, State Treasurer Edward P. Shaw was honored with a reception by the Dalton Club, a group of leading city businessmen. The event ran from 8 to 9 PM at club rooms and was followed by a banquet at Wolf Tavern.
In Amherst on May 7 the condition of former President Seelye shows improvement, with medical reports noting a better overall state and fewer distressing symptoms.
Louis Guinnasso, a 29 year old Italian baseball player, was stabbed in the neck with a sharpened table knife by Antonio Tressa on Cross Street near Station 1. A second slash wounded Guinnasso’s forefinger as bystanders and officers separated the assailants. Tressa was arrested for assault with intent to kill. Guinnasso, treated by Dr Dunne, expects a stiff neck but will recover.
Four and one half furlongs results with Flash winning. Syde second, Juliet third. time 55 seconds. Second race over a mile woodchopper first My Gy 8 second Mattie Chunn third. time Bo 1-2. Third race half mile after Tver oeere first Vensolac second Irish third. time 61 1:28. Haunt race one and one sixteenth miles selling Onselec first Rama second Pat third. time 1 1th Sanioe end one half. Furlongs selling Key West first Blue Bird second A O H third. time 1:24 1-2. Sixth race six and one quarter furlongs selling Patti first Grand Prix second Don Lucey third. time 1720 344.
In seven-eighths mile events maidens Blue and Gray wins with La Cres ant second and Landlord third. Boose wins selling race with Our Maggie placing second. Warren Point takes four and one half furlongs with McClay third. Shuttle wins one mile selling with Bessie Bisland third. Ottyanna leads three quarters of a mile selling race with two other runners in second and third slots. Times listed: 1:82, 1:36, 1:45, 1:1.
First race three quarters of a mile features Integrity Nick 109 and Long Brook 104 from West Park. Second race half mile includes Double or Quits Fred K 108 Sea Gull Murat Gloria Cut Long and others. Third race five-eighths mile lists Kandor White Cecade Belden 112 and Welcome Ruby Salvor. Fourth race half mile with Fifield 107 Cadiz 100 and Mary Nance. Fifth race one mile selling features Hammie 114 Restraint 118 Jack Rose 112 Nock barren 111 Bandit 110 True Penny 106 Clarus Geo Hakes 105 Van Brunt 98 South Side 96 Lottie Easton 87. Sixth race five and one-half furlongs selling lists Moshula Turquoise Wheeler Senator West Fidget Mabel Glenn Ox ford Steve Estes Phobus Capt. Jack Watchman Postal 105.
A November blaze gutted the old West Lynn Hotel clothing store of Mayer Cohen with naptha odors reported. Cohen, who held large store insurance, vanished soon after. Rosenbaum testified Cohen was in a New York arson ring. he and others may testify before a Newburyport grand jury seeking arson indictments.
The New England Veteran Firemen's League met at Veterans Hall with Assistant Chief W T Cheawell presiding. All states except Vermont attended. Newburyport joined while Danvers and Revere were dropped. Hartford chosen for next tournament. committee named Haberson Hartford Keishbaum New Bedford Loring Worcester McNellin Charlestown Barber Central Falls RI.
Washington May 7 reargument of the income tax cases continued with Assistant Attorney General Whitney defending constitutionality. The debate traced historical views on direct taxes, rents, and property, referencing Hylton, Locke, and Hamilton. Joseph H Choate closed the address arguing the ruling would affect constitutional safeguards. In Bridgeport, the steamer Rosedale defeated the C H Northam in a race under Captain Witherwax.
The annual fair at East Boston Unitarian Church drew a crowd for a dramatic and musical program by local amateur actors. William Glynn and George Graves opened with a piano solo and song "Another Broken Heart." A Silent Woman, a one act comedy, starred Miss Netta Taylor, James F. Mack and Frank Knell in leading roles.
On Memorial Day N E Rogers William Rule Homer Gouette and Bert Medling will depart Meriden at 4 a m for a fifteen hour continuous run to New York City to set a record at the Recorder's office.
The United Press reports that Turkish delegates will oppose foreign reforms and back the Porte stance. A Turkish committee plan for Armenian provincial governance is approved by the Sultan and may omit Sassoun. Rumors say Russia England and France plan reforms to pressure the Porte, citing administration delays under Berlin terms.
About 200 invitations were issued for a recital at the New England Woman's Club rooms featuring pupils of Miss Marie Ware Laughton. Miss Laughton greeted attendees with her pupils while ushers Mr. Scott Dexter Stone Mr. Charles R. Chase and Mr. Winfield Thompson assisted. The program showcased demonstrations in expression and dramatic art led by Miss Laughton with help from Mr. Howard M. Ticknor and Mr. Cecil Harper.
The interscholastic game between Cambridge High and Latin and Somerville High, scheduled yesterday in Cambridge, did not take place as Somerville refused to play on Cambridge common. Harvard-Brown used Holmes field, making alternative grounds unavailable.
The decomposed body found in the North End dock is believed to be Engineer Christopher Nelson of the schooner Benjamin R Pool who was drowned December 30. The victim had been in the water for months and the discovery was made late this afternoon in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
A fragment recalls a courtroom exchange about a 20 year old groom and his quick marriage. The dialogue hints at a reluctant suitor and a bystander’s comment on patience amid adversity. The readable portion centers on age and motives in a tender marriage.
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