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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
16
The Sunday Post reports Union Station railroads are reviewing staff practices and job safety, with managers auditing procedures and employee compliance. The piece notes a broad push for standardized training, updated conduct guidelines, and periodic performance reviews across multiple lines.
A horse ran away during a flag raising at Emerald Primary School in Philadelphia injuring nineteen children who were trampled. Bystanders subdued the animal as parents carried away injured youngsters while police obtained names. Jacob Ernest, thrown when the horse fell, broke his arm and was hospitalized.
Holders of Four Percent Wells, Second Mortgage Bonds and stock of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Rail Road general mortgage intend to participate in a reorganization. Deposits after June 10, 1898 require committee consent and new terms. Bond subscriptions to be handled through Union Trust Company New York, Colony Trust Company Boston, and England Trust Company Boston bankers for NM Trust Company.
The Knights of St. Rose of Boston attended a memorial service this forenoon at the Catholic Church in Hyde Park. Over 500 Catholic Foresters from Boston and nearby areas joined the event. Father Lyons celebrated solemn high mass and Rev. J. J. Chittick delivered a sermon. St. John's Court of Hyde Park hosted a banquet at Magnolia Hall afterward.
In a Suffolk without Jury session Judge Hammond resumes the docket with No 1761, entries become permanent July 1 unless set aside. Equity session proceeds though July sessions adjourn to Monday. List includes numerous divorce and nullity cases like Griffin Minnie B vs Henry 8, Golden William H vs Lizzie P, Livingston nullity, Gibb Maude A vs William W, Stanton Clara B vs Daniel 8, DeWitt Catherine M vs George A, Hearn Bessie J vs John A, Hayman Johnson H vs Lovina A, MacNichol Blanche vs Walter F, Main Charles W vs Sarah J, Chase William vs Mary E, Leddy June Z vs Timothy J, Everett Mary BE vs George M, Wagener Elizabeth M vs George W, Irene M Wyer vs Charles A, Crane Flora A vs Edmund M A, Hall Hay vs Uriah C, Johnson Robert H vs Grace 8, Collins Joan W vs Mary L, Clark ary A vs William H, Midd Agnettie vs John Seenrietts B, Louisa vs Joseph, Tobin Harriet L vs Cuaries, Reuben Mopes vs Minar, Gurtofnick Harry vs Mente, Henriques Menrietta NM vs Joseph.
The Roaf estate on Massachusetts Avenue Cambridgeport, comprising Nos. 584 to 690, was sold Wednesday to Camteen Associates on favorable terms. The deal included several parcels of land and established a notable real estate transfer in the Cambridgeport market.
In Chicago on May 30 the blue and gray veterans united to dedicate a Confederate dead monument at Oakwood Cemetery. The procession from Palmer House to the depot and thence to the cemetery included noted officers like Wade Hampton and John M. Palmer. A national salute marked the gun ceremony before General Wade Hampton delivered the address and the monument was unveiled.
The nineteenth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Boston archdiocese met at Lawrence Hall with about 200 delegates from Suffolk Essex and Norfolk counties. President Father O Reilly led sessions and urged prompt dues and stronger lay leadership to counter liquor interests while noting a decline in overall membership from 558 to 524. Archbishop Williams declined attendance due to prior commitments and a committee urged that members avoid liquor advertisements in Catholic newspapers.
At Sullivan County railroad stockholders meeting spare directors were elected, with John H. Albin as president and Nathanies R. E. Martin as clerk and treasurer. Concord & Claremont directors chosen include A. W. Solloway and W. F. Daniels. The Northern railroad held its fiftieth annual meeting with financial statements showing receipts of 183,048 and total assets around 3.27 million dollars, including construction and various bonds. An auditing committee was elected, and a slate of directors was unanimously chosen for the Northern line.
The National Bureau of Unity Clubs met in Chan ning Hall Beaconstreet yesterday forenoon. Clergy members Rev B Stewart Lynn Rev Thomas Van Ness Rev W H Savage and Rev Hinckley addressed unity class work. A three member committee Miss ate L Brown Rev L B McDonald Rev Christopher Elliot was elected to confer with Guilds and Unity Clubs. Officers elected for next year include Rev Thomas Van Ness Boston president Rev W H Savage first vice president Rev J S Jones Chicago second vice president Rev C tary Rev W Clase Best las rev rl of rice Washington pending secretary Miss M
A Boston area fraternal convention debated and voted on insurance adoption with 72 in favor and 57 against. Officers elected included Rev. James T. O'Reilly as president and James H. Connolly as vice president. A committee was named to draft plans and report at the next meeting.
Captain Andrew T. Pendleton to command the Emily F Whitney now loading in New York for Hong Kong. Captain Park of Searsport Maine to pilot the State of Maine after oil loading in Philadelphia for Japan. The Susie D built by Sheldon to receive machinery at Fiske's wharf. Randall to use his new craft as water boat and for towage and excursions at Vineyard Haven. The Thomas Brundage, sixty nine tons, arrived from Gloucester to fit out for fishing at George's.
A. W. Wright of Wright & Warner, NYC area manufacturers agents, vanished for nearly a week from St. Louis. He allegedly took about 20000 in negotiable bonds and deeds. Partner Professor Clarence D. Warner claims ignorance of his whereabouts and a personal loss near 100000. Wright, once active in New York business, reportedly wealthy and from a Hartford area family now in Connecticut.
Maritime brief lists arrivals and departures for multiple vessels with origins destinations and cargoes. Steamer State of Maine from St John N B arrives with passengers and cargo for A Waldron, while Halifax from Halifax N S carries decks and passengers to Richardson & Mannard. Other ships include Tremont, Indian, City of Gloucester, and several schooners with lumber molasses and sugar destinations.
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