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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1894
Page
1
In a May 28 1894 notice My Clothier's previews three new introductions with tempting offers and no limits on goods. The weather is forecast fair as the store invites inspection of its latest bargains to buzz the trade.
The annual Intercollegiate Athletic meeting of New England unfolds on the Worcester Oval with Amherst Bowdoin Williams Dart mouth Trinity Brown Wesleyan WPI MIT among contestants for day’s honors. A local clothing maker advertises at 700 Washington St offering suits for 15 dollars with money back if unsatisfied.
Paris reports the defeat of the French ministry led by Casimir Perier over the eight hour bill for miners. The cabinet resigned, its thirty first since 1870, amid disputes over policy and Perier's presidential ambitions. Jonnart opposed granting leaves to railway workers to attend a congress, citing state employee non membership in unions.
The committee on elections will submit a report recommending leave to withdraw in the Ward 17 contested election case. It was decided by a 6 to 1 vote to report leave to withdraw for petitioners Alexander and Hutchinson, meaning Hayes and Doyle will keep their seats unless the House rejects.
The court's final opinion holds Levy Bros. had no rights to block use of the Blackstone name by Waitt & Bond. The case is concluded with no further appeals, and the public is warned not to sell Blackstone cigars not manufactured by the named firm.
Waitt and Bond urge inquiry into the reliability of the structure and the age condition and reputation behind their claim to furnish the best life insurance in the world. They note forty five years of NAT life insurance experience and promote Boston origin.
Prominent citizens representing about 75 million dollars in taxable property seek removal of Fire Commissioners Fitch Innes Murphy and call for Chief Webber’s dismissal. They plan a petition to Mayor Matthews with origins traced to insurance underwriters urging a total department reorganization amid repeated fires and perceived mismanagement. The city will hold a full inquiry and consider abolishing the call force and extending fire limits.
The Second session of the Superior Criminal Court resumed with Judge Sherman and Judge Fessenden presiding over Vincenzo Corchidi’s murder trial for Pasquale Sacco. Witnesses described Corchidi’s movements and a razor attack on multiple men, while courtroom clashes occurred over admissibility of testimony.
Salem May 22 The Board of Aldermen met in executive session to vote on Mayor Turner's police nominations. They confirmed Charles H. Jones for Bates's replacement and reappointed Manning and Evans, while rejecting most other mayoral choices including Smith Cronin Brown Miller and Monies. A hearing for petitions was denied 6 to 1.
The sixth annual Grand Court of Massachusetts Ancient Order of Foresters convention opens in Lawrence with 159 delegates from 79 courts in Massachusetts and Maine. Officials report a treasury balance of 1348.17 and plan a banquet for 360 as city leaders welcome attendees.
In the third session of the Superior Court Judge Bishop awards 17 cents to the Old Colony Railroad Company against Lawyer Charles R. Rackemann. The fare includes 15 cents for Boston to Hyde Park plus interest. Rackemann contends no liability due to lack of seat. case may be appealed to the Supreme Court on law questions.
New York May 22 The finest celebrate Governor Flower signing a bill that raises police pay. New officers start at $1000 with five year growth to $1400 and roundsmen at $1500. Uniforms and other civilian expenses are estimated at $235 yearly.
Mrs Evelyn Johnson was yesterday admitted to bail in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Bond. Since March 28 she has been in jail awaiting disposition of the complaint charging her with failing to notify the State Board of Lunacy and Charity about receiving the infant Arthur Donovan for board. Her case has been sent to the Supreme Court to decide legal questions.
A Rome cablegram published in New York on May 22 claimed the Pope forwarded names of several bishops to a secret consistory. The despatch credited one dead man and two existing bishops, and referred to a non existent diocese.
Forecast for Wednesday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont fair with variable winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut partly cloudy with variable winds. Eastern New York expect partly cloudy and a chance of showers. In the extreme south warmer conditions with easterly winds turning variable.
Nine indictments are returned against Aldermen Hadley Hoyt George Tilton Fred Cote and William Ham and Fred Smith along with Kimball and McDonald. The court crowd and witnesses gather as Hulburt and Henry Moulton arrive, signaling a fierce legal battle ahead.
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