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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
1
A fire in the Dudley School basement sent smoke through halls as 700 students evacuated in three minutes. Fire alarms were rung, engines and ladder companies responded, but the blaze remained contained to a waste paper box thought sparked by rats. No damage reported.
May 16 Wilmington. Argument before Judge L E Wales on appointing a receiver for Bay State Gas Company. Addicks denies being director of all Bay State companies and denies conspiracy with Mercantile Trust. Also denies breach of trust over 1.3 million Boston United Gas bonds and hypothecation to cover loans.
NEWBURYPORT May 16 The Superior Court adjourned to Salem Monday. John Dunn of Lawrence is sentenced to three years in State prison for robbery. Rachel Smith of Lawrence gets nine months in the House of Correction for adultery. George W Woodwell Jr faces 150 dollars for illegal sale of liquor. Jury returns guilty of simple assault and not guilty of manslaughter in John Wilton case from North Andover.
Pittsburg May 16 Jones and Laughlin the operator of the American Iron Works has voluntarily increased the wages of all skilled workers by 10 percent. About 4000 men took part in the increase.
William Hatchard, who vanished recently and prompted fears of foul play by his parents, has returned home to Weymouth Massachusetts on May 16 after a period of absence, ending the worry and inquiry.
Boston prepares for a vast gathering as delegates from England Australia China India Canada Japan Ireland Scotland and many other nations converge for the five day event. Officials estimate about 50000 delegates with travel and lodging expenses totaling around 700000 dollars for the five days.
Police Commissioner General A P Martin testified in the case of Herbert B Page and William F Manning charged with breaking and entering the 39 Court Street building to commit larceny. Page claimed he discussed raids with Martin and Pierce, and showed picks used to enter doors. The jury had not yet returned verdict when court adjourned.
The usual Channing Hall Talks at the Unitarian building are set for Saturday May 18. Primary at 2 p.m. will be on Jesus Before Pilate and The Death of Jesus. Intermediate and advanced at 3 o'clock will be conducted by Rev W Hanson Pulsford.
Before painting your house this spring, request our new sample card of Pure Linseed Oil Liquid House Paints in 42 shades. Wadsworth, Howland & Co., Paint Manufacturers, Washington St., Boston.
Captain W H Clarke of the Axminster claims rude treatment by Progreso port officials over a 20 fine for not using a larger ladder, says no printed harbor rules exist and warns other captains. He sailed with 4788 bales of hemp bound for Henry W Peabody & Co.
Washington May 16 The President's private secretary says he wants no interviews and will ignore the flood of letters claiming babies named for the Cleveland family. He notes forty two such letters today and debunks the $500 gift tale as causing false claims of quadruplets. The secretaries say only one confirmed quadruplet case exists, with the father choosing three names from the President's family and seeking a fourth for the girls.
Newark hosts the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey Historical Society with ex-President Harrison as chief guest. He arrives at 2 09 PM to cheers and handkerchief waves, while Rutgers College president Austin Scott presents the society's gold medal. Harrison lauds New Jersey historians and colonial war participants before departing for New York.
The Massachusetts Episcopal convention opened with services at Trinity Church Boston and elected officers. Rev Charles H Leroy Taunton re elected treasurer and Rev Edward Farwell Slatter Boston registrar. Reports showed missions receipts $6674.67 last year and $18331.41 this year with a $1000 diocesan house appropriation.
The convention added Robert H. Gardiner to the standing committee and elected J. D. W. French and W. B. Frisby to the board of missions. After adjournment at the main session, at 8 30 the Diocesan Girls Friendly Society met in Trinity Church to hear a sermon by Rev Floyd Tomkins D D delivered to young ladies from the state dioceses.
Havana May 16 The Enrique Cellazo expedition of 700 men lands on the south coast near Bahai Honda after days of effort. Prominent former Pinar del Rio officials join, with Vuelta Abajo seen as key population high ground. Insurgents gain veteran leadership and public support as western Cuba shows rising revolutionary momentum.
New York May 16 Love caused Wayne William Wilson a prominent Brooklyn lawyer and Sunday school teacher to renounce his creed and convert to Judaism. He met Miss Sanderson a beautiful woman at the home of ex Internal Revenue Collector Ernst Nathan. Their romance leads to a planned September wedding uniting the Hebrew by birth to the Hebrew by adoption.
Washington report says Rear Admiral John J. Almy retired from service died early this morning after a prolonged illness. He was 81 years old.
A major blaze at Ferman's dancing pavilion on Cone Island spreads to nearby hotels and frame structures. O'Brien's, the St Nicholas, and Stubenborgs hotels burn as fire climbs toward Surf Avenue. Over fifty buildings damaged or destroyed with losses around 125000. William Gallagher dies after leaping from a Woolsey Building roof. Fire under control by 1 PM.
In Haverhill on May 16 a Salem Probate Court hearing addressed the trust for Colonel E. J. M. Hale’s estate valued above 3 million dollars. Originally three trustees fell to two after Mrs. E. J. Hale’s death. requests surfaced for Arthur D. Veasey of Haverhill and Lucy and Mabel Howe of Cambridge to back Frank L. Washburn of Lowell, with Walter Hale opposing. Judge Harmon appointed Frank Washburn as trustee.
At the last regular meeting of the order on the 14th, Thomas J. Cooney was presented with a gold emblem. Shortly before, he received a gold watch from members of the division.
Cleveland signed a proclamation submitted by Secretary Hok Smith opening for settlement on May 21 the lands of the Yankton Sioux Indian reservation in Washington.
The Great Clothing Sale, started Thursday May 9, has greatly exceeded expectations with hundreds of purchasers clearing huge stock. Our Wholesale Department still holds thousands of surplus suits and offers even greater bargains today. Satisfaction guaranteed with money refunded. Store hours extended for suburban shoppers until 8 PM, Saturdays until 10 PM.
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