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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1894
Page
4
The Hinman memorial in South Boston funds a subscription for his dependents. He was a beloved preacher known for unselfishness, manliness, public spirit, and ready help. Neighbors honor him with a generous testimonial in his memory.
Citizens press Roslindale action to fund quick repairs for the Wise schoolhouse. The Board of Aldermen moved a funding order, requiring Common Council and Mayor approval, but the school committee can act now to avoid delays risking children’s safety as warm weather begins.
The seven Republican Aldermen threaten to withhold confirmation of department heads until they receive the full list. Most nominations are mere reappointments, so their move changes nothing and merely sustains current hold overs, a petty act with little real effect.
Eyewitness critique claims in the South End blaze that an engine house across the street was not summoned, delaying containment. The fire destroyed rookeries and left hundreds homeless, while police missteps and poor management are blamed for the spread and severity before relief arrived.
A Massachusetts debate centers on a medical registration bill granting a seven doctor board power to hear, convict, and punish professionals for criminal causes. Critics warn the proposed board erodes civil rights by bypassing traditional courts and jury trials, risking unjust punishment.
A Chicago Union League expulsion vote roils Congressman Breckinridge as Kentucky women and local clergy denounce his alleged private immorality. The piece argues public sentiment favors morality and urges him to withdraw to preserve prestige.
A Post reporter’s burning wardrobe and rough dress disappear in a Tre mont street blaze. Fire worshippers predict larger fires in Brooklyn and Boston. John the orange man reappears, while Harvard mourns his demise. A makeshift picket fence escape saves residents on Cabot street.
A London suburb renames a street once honoring Admiral Nelson to Rudyard Kipling. A Chicago Inter Ocean correspondent praises Rev. Dr. Furness of Philadelphia at ninety three for vitality, likening him to Gladstone and his circle. Axel Josephsson gains rights to translate Astor’s Journey in Other Works into Swedish, to be published in Stockholm with illustrations. Dr Harrison A. Tucker of Brooklyn, a summer resident, suffers critical apoplexy and declines.
Memorial services were held at Stone Hall for Miss Marianna W Blood a Northfield teacher killed Monday at Moody School The service drew about 500 students with speakers including Rev Torrey Chicago and evangelist George C Needham A funeral in Auburndale followed the service Meanwhile in Brattleboro Vermont three Northfield Seminary students injured in yesterday's runaway accident remain seriously hurt with Miss Burt in critical condition
The Harvard Club, the first college men’s club in New York to buy land and build a clubhouse, will occupy its new home on Forty third Street near Fifth Avenue in early June. The house cost about $42 000.
The Senate moved to a third reading a House amended measure creating city boards of license commissioners for all cities except Boston and Fall River. It keeps mayoral appointments and rejects Buckley’s praise for election of commissioners. The firemen’s one day in seven bill was rejected 13 to 4. East Longmeadow incorporation advanced with a July 1 1894 effective date, and nine hours to constitute a workday with exemptions.
Pittsfield hosts the ninety second annual meeting of the General Association of the Congregational Churches of Massachusetts at the First Church. Rev B F B Hamilton reports for the ministerial bureau directors. Rev George A Gordon preaches this evening. Tomorrow's speakers include Rev C A Dickinson Rev P S Moxom Rev John Balscom and Rev H A Bridgman. The convention ends Thursday noon.
William D. T. Pattyson faced trial in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Bond on appeal from Municipal Court for disturbing worship at Bromfield Street Methodist Church. The trial was to be resumed today.
Winthrop residents convened a lively town meeting to form a committee for a new town hall and to report to a special session. The committee includes F. B. Peaslee and others. A separate note mentions a railroad rate reduction anticipated for Winthrop and a no license campaign by Chief Ray following a local election. A carriage accident on Winthrop avenue and a police raid on taverns are also reported with fines issued.
The Supreme Court accepts appearances as evidence in a gaming house case. Curtis Warren Freman Baker Morris Young Edward Baker and Frank Buswell were arrested at 17 Brattle Square on Sept 8 with gaming implements seized. The court held abundant evidence showed the building was a common gaming house and that circumstantial proof can establish the resort as such.
The Cape Cod cranberry growers plan a sales company to market cranberries at $1 per barrel and to control about half the crop. Boston dealers doubt the plan, while Cranberry men in Boston feel it will not start after discussion at today’s Middleboro meeting.
A new book by a Boston writer celebrates Nova Scotia with an easy engaging tour of Evangeline’s land. The volume highlights scenery climate history and hospitable people with lavish illustrations. It is published by J. F. Spinney at 48 Lewis Wharf and offers copies for ten cents postage.
Howard Clapp won first prize and Mott Smith took second while Carl Isburg Thomas P Robinson Morton Churchill and Mott Smith competed. Judge Curtis Guild presided. Special exhibit by Louis Rondelle and Sewell Cabot followed the regular program. Rondelle teaches this year. Large fashionable audience attended.
The Supreme Court overruled Goddard's demurrer in his suit for injuries against David McIntosh. Goddard, a laborer, stood on planks partly resting on a wagon and a building on Devonshire Street when the horses attached to the wagon started, causing his injury.
The White Star steamer Majestic sailed for Liverpool yesterday with passengers including Dwight Prouty and family, G A Meyer and family, Codman family, Grace Hender, R H Stearns Jr, Atherton Clark, and their servants.
A writ of quo warranto seeks to force Mayor Varney to prove his right to office in Manchester New Hampshire. A hearing will shortly be held. Petitioners are largely A P A members with Hon. John G. Crawford serving as counsel.
Israel Precourst, an engineer at O Wunsch and Co s slaughterhouse, was caught in the shafting this morning. He sustained a badly injured spine and it is feared his back is broken.
At the annual meeting held in Jewell Hall Miss Florine I Seymour of the Boston School of Oratory presented exercises in physical culture showcasing movement and posture. The event marked a cultural touchstone for the society’s interest in holistic wellness.
United States Marshal Galloupe and Special Inspector Buckingham arrested J. A. Nelson Ratte, Montreal based agent for Laliberte, in Dorchester after a mail tip and post office stakeout. Ratte faces a $5,000 bail and possible transfer to Albany for trial on fur smuggling charges tied to September 15, 1893.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Bond presided yesterday Henry Hale was sentenced to two years for false pretences and Michaela Gallo received one year for breaking and entering in the House of Correction.
Fairfield Me May 15 W O Cartwright Brown 8 principal of Fairfield High School elected district superintendent of schools in Harwich Brewster Orleans and Eastham. He will leave here June 1.
Metropolitan Park Board seeks 300000 for immediate land acquisition above Cottage Farm as part of a broader Charles River bank improvement. A proposed dam and basin likely postponed to next General Court or referred to harbor and land commissioners amid health and sanitary concerns.
About fifty NH women from newspapers and allied fields met at the Vendome to form a State club. Kate Sanborn was elected president with an elected slate including Daggett, Folsom, Blakemore, Dyer, Proctor, Thaxter, and an executive committee led by Martha Dana Shepard. Honorary members were named, a $2 annual fee approved, and an May 26 adjournment set for finalization.
John, charged with having a little jag, appeared in court and pleaded not guilty. Judge Ely freed him after evidence suggested he was not responsible. He was reportedly missing then found locked in Station 1 and claimed to have fallen while exiting a popcorn factory stairs full of corn.
Jennie McQueeny a 20 year old girl from New Haven Conn consumed rough on rats and laudanum after a love disappointment. She died after a physician arrived and witnessed her agony at 758 Grand avenue where she lived with her parents.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Baker telegraphed that Nicaragua will comply with U S demands to punish Arguell, the man who killed an American, Mr Wilson, in March. The note underscores diplomatic efforts and imminent legal action.
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