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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1895
Page
7
Boston lawmakers push major bills including a new ferry slip project authorized for Boston, a Gloucester water controversy involving George H. Norman and the Gloucester Water Co, and a Cape Cod canal charter with strict construction deadlines. The House also passes veteran public appointment preferences and widenings of city streets, while debates over grade crossing protections continue.
In a Boston session, opposition by McCarthy and others argued the ferry landing bill intrudes on state policy against grade crossings and unfairly attacks corporations. The measure, backed by East Boston figures, would permit a $500,000 debt beyond the limit for a new ferry landing, but the substitute failed and the bill passed to engrossment.
The Senate refused concurrence on amendments to the Hutchinson Lexow investigation bill and the Australian ballot bill, sending them back to the House under a one day rule. A Lexow committee order was taken from the table and postponed to Thursday, with an adjournment to follow.
Senator Lindsay opposes free coinage of silver, arguing it would force gold out of circulation and shrink the currency by about 480 million dollars. He says the constitution does not demand unlimited coinage nor continuous enlistment of troops and that silver producing and non producing states have differing interests.
Indianapolis May 14 Chairman Taggart of the Democratic State committee refused to call a convention to discuss the silver question saying no good could come and a party split might result. He adds that next year is early enough to discuss the issue.
In Denver on May 13 the Women’s Republican Club hosted a reception for Hon. Richard P. Bland of Missouri at the Brown Palace Hotel. Governor McIntyre welcomed Bland who noted ongoing progress for the silver cause. Mrs. Julia Weber presented Blair a silver plate in appreciation of his work for silver.
The forty sixth annual national convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians opens at noon in New York City. About 1000 delegates attend as proceedings run four days in secret to elect officers and update the constitution.
Arthur Winner and McNutt, freed from Lansing Penitentiary after twenty years, explore a revived world in Lansing and Kansas City. Winner visits wealthier relatives and plans to lead Burr Company's shoe work at Leavenworth. McNutt seeks work while his mother and wife remain scattered in Nova Scotia and Missouri.
The second annual meeting of leading city police chiefs opened at the Ebbitt House Washington at 10 this morning. Topics include a federal bureau of identification, police signals and telephone service, cipher dispatches, and tax reductions for police use of telegraphs. Benjamin P. Eldridge of Boston was elected president and Harold O. Carr of Grand Rapids re elected secretary treasurer.
President Cleveland privately announced plans for a fall trip to the Gulf of Mexico to hunt game birds and tarpon. He may sail on a revenue cutter or yacht if no lighthouse tender is available, and will likely bring Mrs. Cleveland and the children to Gray Gables by June 1 before returning to Washington. He is also negotiating for another cottage near his summer home, though the purpose is unclear.
The funeral for Annie Calder was held yesterday afternoon at Tinkham's undertaking rooms Howard street. Friends from the Crawford House gathered by the rosewood coffin to fulfill her last wish. Floral tributes included Scotch heather Easter lilies and white roses with Associates in the center. Rev. P. M. MacDonald conducted the services.
The diocesan Episcopal convention meets in Trinity Church at 9 30 a m Wednesday. Dr Parks to preach the sermon. Mr H B Day in charge of music. Choir from Grace Church Newton. Processional All Hail the Power of Jesus Name Miles Lane hymn titles credited to Rev H H Woodward and others.
Nashua May 14 John Stearns and Charles Gray of Boston were arrested on a Boston bound train for fish and game law violations. Judge Hoitt fined them $10 each for possessing undersized trout.
The fortieth annual meeting of the Connecticut Electric Medical Association was held at the Allyn House in Hartford. Dr John T Simpson of Boston spoke and was made an honorary member.
The Navy Department released a statement detailing Admiral Meade’s refusal to discuss an interview with the New York Tribune. It explains Cincinnati’s redeployment to New York, Secretary Herbert’s involvement, and a cabinet meeting’s conclusion that Meade acted impetuously.
The Post offers a prize of a lady's tailored bicycle costume or cash for the best design. Entries must include full description and sketch or photograph, with competitors' names and addresses. A model costume is proposed: light shirt waist, Eton jacket, bloomers, belt, stockings, bicycle oxford shoes, and a Tam-o'-Shanter.
A letter outlines a complete riding costume for women using bloomers skirt gloves and a white sweater with a matching travel shirt. It emphasizes feminine appearance during stops and argues bloomers cut greatly affect the overall look.
The Maverick Wheel Club plans a July Fourth afternoon ten mile open handicap with a likely record entry list and several hundred dollars in prizes. Entries may be filed with H Wheeler in East Boston or at Pope Manufacturing Company showrooms. The course is fast and record times are expected.
The New York appraiser ruled costumes brought by actresses are subject to duty unless shipped on the same steamer as the performers. Sherman Brown, an theatrical manager, had costumes from London sent later than the actresses, prompting a duty assessment. The court interpreted "in the actual possession" as on the same steamer as the owners, requiring duties.
Surgeon General Lyon read a Kingston Jamaica letter from Medical Director Kershner during Admiral Meade perjury charges. The document quotes Meade as vile toward the admiral and fears of Meade’s influence. Kershner’s test case for water analysis was allowed, and the witness praised Kershner’s naval record and precautions against yellow fever.
Anderson Indiana May 13. While on the Knights of Pythias trip to Washington encampment last year Tom McCullough deputy postmaster refused a cigar and the box was tossed from the car window. He wrote his name and address on the lid and a young woman later found the box and began a flirtatious correspondence. McCullough announced last night in Mt Union Pennsylvania that he would return not alone, drawing wide attention to the fond tale.
In Saratoga May 27 to June 3 marks the Baptists United States anniversary week with daily Young People's Union meetings at 8:30 am. The Wo man’s Baptist Home Mission Society meets May 27, the American Baptist Missionary Union observes its 81st anniversary May 28, and May 30 features a joint East West Women’s Home Mission Societies event. The American Baptist Home Mission Society marks its 63rd anniversary and the American Baptist Publication Society its 71st anniversary on respective dates.
In Malden District Court yesterday morning the cases of James L. Coyne and Wilhemina Griesser were not pressed on an agreement that the young woman would leave town and Coyne would look after his family. Coyne had met the girl at the World's Fair and brought her East, making her his housekeeper while Mrs. Coyne stayed West. Upon the girl's return to Everett she learned of the situation and had both arrested. Coyne has several children.
Osborne Howes of Boston spoke to a large Gloucester audience under the Business Men's Association on why insurance rates are high and what can be done to lower them. He was congratulated afterward for an able and instructive address.
The annual meeting and anniversary exercises of the Boston Seamen's Friend Society will be held at its rooms 287 Hanover street on Thursday May 16 at 7 30 o clock. Dr Alexander McKenzie will preside with reports from Chaplain NI Mrs White and others. A cordial invitation is extended to all to be present.
Edward Hughes of Millbury, employed at Millbury Cotton Mills, was fatally struck by an express train at 3 pm while walking on the Providence and Worcester tracks in Millbury. He was 44 years old, leaving a widow and a large family.
Hartford May 14 The House committee on constitutional amendments reported favorably a bill to form a commission of about 15 persons to revise the state constitution. They will meet at the Capitol and report to the General Assembly on Sunday. The body is led by former Governor M G Bullkelay.
The Sea men Union's fishing branch organized a separate Fishermen's Union joining the Federation of Labor while Seamen's Union members stayed in a national craft group. A strike followed over trip proceeds and dealer charges highlighting tensions with fish dealers in the Boston market. John J. Belton now leads the Fishermen's Union as secretary while he remains a practicing fisherman.
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