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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1894

Page

8

Senate Tariff Debates On Glycerine Castor Oil And Cod Liver

The Senate debated tariff items on glycerine castor oil and cod liver oil. West accused Republicans of delaying to kill the bill while Aldrich defended orderly consideration. Amendments to raise duties on glycerine and cod liver oil were rejected, and the Senate adjourned after executive session.

Washington Senate West Mr. West Aldrich Lodge Rep Mass

House Passes Naval and Agricultural Appropriation Amendments

In the House, Dockery steered private bills then moved to the naval appropriation bill. Amendments changed cadet selection rules for vacancies, allowing districts without actual residents to nominate cadets if made by August. Meikelsohn’s probe of armor plate frauds and Carnegie fines were ruled out. The bill, with added $55,000, passed. The house then began on the agricultural appropriation bill for 1895, with total $2,180,643, down $142,857 from the current year. At 6, six of twenty six pages had been disposed of before adjournment.

Washington Dockery Dem House Naval Academy Secretary of the Navy Meikelsohn Rep Neb Carnegie Company

Woman Shot by Lover Remains Alive Amidst Suspect Evasion

In New York on May 11 Katie Rupp survives two gunshot wounds from her lover Bernhardt Allen berger. One bullet lodges in her head and another in the intestinal region. Doctors express cautious optimism for recovery as authorities continue to pursue Allenberger.

New York Katie Rupp Bernhardt Allenberger Allenberger

The Coming Fight for the Seventh District Nomination

The article outlines a bitter Republican battle in Massachusetts seventh district with figures like Barrett Hayes Lodge and Everett in contention. It discusses intra party rivalries, patronage, and strategy shaping the Democratic and Republican nominations ahead of an anticipated tough campaign.

Sweet Harmony Massachusetts Barrett Hayes Elihu Bennett Everett Wellman Turner Malden Sweet William Lodge Bret Barrett Boss Lodge Hoar Nah Charlestown

Conflict at International Miners Congress in Berlin

Opening session shows 41 German 38 English 4 French 3 Belgian 2 Austrian delegates representing 1 107 300 miners. German indignation rises over English delegate Pickard remarks about not supporting class against class and preferring French Lamendins address.

Berlin International Miners’ Congress Pickard Lamendin Singer

Newton Plumbers Seek Permanent City Inspector

In Newton May 15 the master plumbers protest the City Council’s failure to appoint a permanent inspector of plumbing. A temporary inspector, Fred T. Burgess of West Newton, was named under a new law. Five applicants passed a recent examination, but no permanent appointment has been made, prompting a petition for a council hearing.

West Newton Board of Health

Monsignor Satolli Arrives in Waterbury Hartford May Day

Monsignor Satolli reached Waterbury from Hartford and was greeted by almost all city Catholic clergy. He dined with Rev J A Mulcahy at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, visited St Marys School, and saw the Notre Dame Convent. A reviewing stand hosted 1000 Catholic society members and a reception followed at St Patrick's Hall. Mayor Kilduff spoke. the Common Council attended.

Hartford Cond Monsignor Satolli New England Father Burdine New York Leo Winsted J. A. Mulcahy Church of the Immaculate Conception

Cockran Challenges Archbishop Corrigan At Exhibit

Bourke Cockran urged Catholics to remain loyal to the republic while praising the church. He warned that if a Catholic pulpit ever voices hostility to the government, it would be heretical and betray both the republic and the church, drawing prolonged applause.

New York Republic

Harvard Cigar Factory Affected by Grippe Outbreak

The notice reports widespread grip infection among workers at Harvard Cigar, reflecting a broader public health concern. Names and exact locations are unclear in the fragment, but the outbreak mirrors contemporary flu anxieties in workplaces.

Spring Overcoats On Sale For Ten Dollars Each

Store offers any spring overcoat for ten dollars with only two or three hundred left. Limited quantities include Meltons Kerseys Venetians and Covert Cloths once priced 15 to 25 dollars. Tailor made with satin sleeve linings some silk facing. Pick yours quickly for a prize.

America Congress Yankee

Remnant clothing sale grimmed prices and sizes

Seventy pair of all wool trousers once 2.50 and 3 now close at 1.50. Odd frock coats once 6 and 7 now 50 cents each. Sizes small to 32 bust. Some vests priced at 50 cents.

Handsome new suit line hits Boston at 16 and 15

Advert describes a fresh range of suits in Boston with price tags at 16 and 15 dollars. It highlights new styles and urges readers to view the collection.

Boston

Meigs bill hearing thwarts Meigs road proposal critique

The Meigs model faces sharp scrutiny at a State House hearing with Theodore Cooper condemning the system as unsafe and impractical. Engineers Allen Rice and others raise concerns about wheels, axles, lubrication, and maintenance while Towle jousts over witness credibility. The hearing resumes Thursday at 10 a.m. with further testimony to follow.

Theodore L. Cooper New York State House Cooper Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago Harding Mr. Towle Towle Boston Meigs Counsel Towle Mr. Cooper George S. Rice Alphonse Freley F. P. Stearns R. L. Sloan Stark Herman Haupt George 8. Rice

Boston Doctors Attend National Physician Meeting

A large contingent of Boston medical men will attend the Association of American Physicians annual meeting in Washington from May 28 to June 1. Dr. Fitz of Harvard Medical School serves as association president. Seven papers are listed for opening day with Boston authors Dr Harold C Ernst and Dr Charles F Folsom presenting on vaccine bacteria and traumatic headache respectively.

Boston Medical Association of American Physicians Washington Fitz Harvard Medical School Boston Harold C. Ernst Martin

Funeral of Miss Annie Lambert in Dorchester Street Church

The funeral for Miss Annie M. Lambert occurred in St. Augustine's Church Dorchester Street South Boston yesterday morning. A solemn high mass at 9 o'clock was led by Rev. Denia O'Callaghan with deacon Rev. John I. Lane subdeacon Rev. John J. Harkins and Mr. C J Colpore er gre a touch ye O Cal aghan. Interment followed at Holy Green Cunetafae.

Annie M. Lambert St. Augustine’s Church Dorchester Street Boston Denia O'Callaghan John I. Lane John J. Harkins C. J. Col O Calaghan Lambert Holy Green Cuneta Fae

Tangled tale of mistaken identity in Gleason case

Mrs. Oscar R. Gleason, not Essie Arkins, won the woman who attempted suicide on the Old State House steps March 6. The confusion arose from Jordan as Gleason’s wife’s maiden name. investigations linked to confectioner William H. Jordan and Candymaker Oscar Davis amid a tangle of hotel sightings and alleged alimony battles.

Oscar R. Gleason Hotamer Essie Arkins Old State House William H. Jordan Jordan Miss Arkins Mrs. Gleason Gleason Boston Wade Metropolitan Hotel Brockton Ashland House New York City Shannon Massachusetts Pennsylvania

Williams and Williams visit in Iron Hall case

George Fred Williams attended a Superior Court conference with Judge Aldrich in New Bedford to expedite the return of funds held by the Massachusetts jurisdiction of the order to Indiana officials. The court had ordered the funds released to Indiana, and the visit aimed to hasten enforcement.

New Bedford Superior Court George Fred Williams Aldrich Iron Hall Worcester County Massachusetts Indiana Williams

Strike Ends at Stott's Mills After Wage Cut Settlement

Lowell May 15. Difficulties at Stott's mills resolved with two hundred operatives returning to work tomorrow. The wage reduction, once ranging from 10 to 53 percent, is now an even 10 percent across the board.

Lowell Stott’s Mills

Senate confirms several diplomatic and postal appointments

The Senate confirmed nominations including George Keenan of Wisconsin as consul at Bremen, Herbert H. D. Pierce of Massachusetts as secretary of the legation at St. Petersburg, and Harry B. E. Tibbets as postmaster at Saco Maine.

Washington Senate George Keenan Wisconsin Bremen Herbert H. D. Pierce Massachusetts St. Petersburg Russia Harry BE. Tibbets Saco

Jack Opposes Strikes At Steam Engineers Meeting

At the American Order of Steam Engineers annual meeting in Baltimore Charles EB Jack of Boston said the order is opposed to strikes and boycotts. It recognizes common interests of employers and employees and will not participate in actions that disrupt harmonious relations.

Baltimore American Order of Steam Engineers Charles EB. Jack Boston

Sullivan in Critical Condition After Blow by Richardson

John T. Sullivan is dangerously ill in New York after a blow from Leander Richardson. His nose is broken and symptoms of blood poisoning have appeared. A physicians’ consultation is in progress and recovery hinges on preventing infection.

New York John T. Sullivan Leander Richardson

Tabernacle to Rise in Brooklyn After Fire

Trustees decide to rebuild the Tabernacle on its old site with a $280,000 target funded by a $125,000 mortgage from Russell Sage plus new loans and popular subscription The report notes Merwin Cogan of Orange New Jersey saw a stranger in the organ loft during the fire ending service.

Brooklyn N. Y Tabernacle Russell Sage Merwin Cogan Orange N. J

Supreme Court sustains demurrers in Putnam vs Grace Bradstreet Bennett

The full bench of the Supreme Court yesterday sustained the demurrers of James J. Grace William D. Bradstreet and Joseph S. Bennett in the equity suit brought by Henry W. Putnam as receiver of the American Protective League. The case sought to compel Bennett and Bradstreet to accept an assignment of the Tremont Street lease and to force Grace to consent if needed. The American Protective League held a twelve year lease at an annual rent of 12 000 dollars on the building at 181 Tremont Street.

Supreme Court Henry W. Putnam American Protective League James J. Grace William D. Bradstreet Joseph S. Bennett Bennett Bradstreet Tremont Street Grace The

Insanity Nullifies Elm Street Estate Contract

George Sanderson and wife lost their suit against Mrs. Charlotte L. Armitage in the Supreme Court equity session. Judge Hammond held the May 1893 agreement for purchasing a Weston estate at 14 000 was void because Armitage was insane when it was made.

George Sanderson Charlotte L. Armitage Elm Street Weston Supreme Court Equity Hammond

Nashua Acton & Boston Rail to Name Directors

At a recent annual stockholders meeting in Nashua the Nashua Acton and Boston Railroad elected directors B A Kimball Frederick Smythe John C Moulton George A Wason Freeman Higgins Joseph W Fellows J H Pearson Elbridge P Brown Charles Williams Josiah M Fletcher and Joseph L Stevens. After adjournment the board elected Benjamin A Kimball president and John L Webster clerk.

Nashua, Acton & Boston Railroad B. A. Kimball Frederick Smythe John C. Moulton George A. Wason Freeman Higgins Joseph W. Fellows J. H. Pearson Elbridge P. Brown Charles Williams Josiah M. Fletcher Joseph L. Stevens Benjamin A. Kimball John L. Webster

Manson Wins 52000 in Park Land Case Against City

Nathaniel G. Manson as administrator of Elven E. Hall’s estate won in Superior Civil Court. Judge Dunbar awarded $62,258 for the 50,000 feet of land on Pond Street Jamaica Plain taken for park purposes and damages to nearby houses and land.

Nathaniel G. Manson Elven E. Hall Boston Dunbar Pond Street Jamaica Plain

Teamster Allan Lester Charged in Child’s Fatal Accident

Allan Lester, a teamster, appeared in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Ely on manslaughter charges for the death of 7 year old Mary A. Paine at Shawmut avenue and Worcester street. An examination was requested and the case was continued with bail set at 1000 dollars.

Allan Lester Mary A. Paine Shawmut Avenue Worcester Street Municipal Criminal Court Ely

Narrow Escape From Death At Pearl Street Elevator

Cornelius O'Connor a 14 year old worker at 92 Pearl Street was caught between an elevator and the fourth floor yesterday morning. He was rescued unconscious and taken to the Emergency Hospital with severely cut hands and one knee but no serious injuries.

Cornelius O’connor Pearl Street F. J. Jones

Nurses Training Time Extended at Carney Hospital

The program for nurse training at Carney Hospital now lasts three years instead of two. Students will gain broader experience across obstetrical gynecological abdominal and ophthalmic wards.

Carney Hospital

Plaintiff Awarded in Glass Window Injury Case

A jury yesterday returned a verdict of 1200 for the plaintiff Elbridge G Libty in a suit claiming injury from a glass pane shattering while he passed by 877 Washington Street on December 5, 188. The pane fell from an upper story window of the same building.

Elbridge G. Libty Washington Street

Cleveland's Dike Plan Faces Oyster Grant Objections

Howard S. Crowell asked harbor and land commissioners for authority to build a dam in Cedar Pond Creek Bourne transforming a swampy area into a pond and eliminating odors. Bourne selectmen noted oyster grants held by E Blackwell Q L Perry and Charles Berry would be damaged by the dam. Commissioners reserved decision awaiting the grants owners consent and compensation for losses.

Howard S. Crowell Cleveland Harbor and Land Commissioners Cedar Pond Creek Bourne Mr. Crowell George S. Briggs Messrs. E. Blackwell Q. L. Perry

Learned's Case Continued to May 22

The case against ex Patrolman Learned and Charles H. Billings is continued to May 22. Learned remains without bail but has secured counsel Owen A. Galvin and J. F. Sweeney.

Learned Charles H. Billings Owen A. Galvin J. F. Sweeney

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