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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
8
The annual Institute of Technology gathering covered job programs for the jobless. Chairman Robert Treat Paine led discussions on intensified charity work, employment bureaus, training and public spirit to support able workers and reduce reliance on public relief.
The Board of Police received several complaints about drivers near Union station. J. A. Martin 616 admitted guilt for not taking unengaged passengers and will receive a warning after fifteen years without prior complaints. Walter B. Paige 1515 faces possible license loss for abusive language toward United States Inspector A. Richardson at Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue on October 17.
A hearing by subway commissioners on State Street debated locating an elevated bridge from City square to Haymarket square over the Charles River. Citizens and officials favored a grand bridge with rail and strong approaches, noting economic benefits and calling for another public session.
The Rev H N Cunningham will depart Waltham soon after accepting a call to a parish in Watertown Conn A Choir Club gift of a gold watch was made to him by Arthur Traverse with a brief response from Cunningham A farewell reception was planned by the parish for that evening The note ends with a comment about Scalloped Oysters flavored with Bell's Spiced Seasoning.
The 600 Italian laborers who built Newton sewer sections in 1891 press a large claim against the city. City hesitancy to pay leads to adverse comment as figures range from 38 000 to 75 000 for unpaid labor and disputed costs. A compromise seems likely with 25 000 floated but rejected and the case awaiting Superior Court trial.
Three men died in early morning incidents in Lowell today. John Callahan of Kendall’s print and dye works on Lawrence Street suffered a crushed skull and other injuries. Roger Cane, an elevator operator at a Massachusetts mill, fell and sustained fatal injuries including a crushed skull. Antoine Wichikaczka, a Portuguese worker at White Bros. tannery, was killed when a large iron drum rolled and trapped him, fracturing his skull and breaking his neck.
Biddeford James Fletcher also known as Burke an alleged Boston swindler faced Municipal Court arraignment after Tuesday arrest for merchant swindling He waived pleading and the case was continued to tomorrow A further complaint by M Goodwin Saco grocer alleges a separate flim flam scheme.
James Creelman reports from Corea on Ping-Yang fortifications and Chinese defense weaknesses. Frederic Villiers notes fort similarities to Fort St Nicholas while generals study the battlefield. He mentions Tong Hak rumors as rubbish and predicts the anti official movement may wither under a new regime.
Nov 8 report names arrestees Harvie Browne and Cham Tam Moore, an ex Chinese legation interpreter, linked to a conspiracy with Cameron and Wilde to blow up Japan’s navy within eight weeks. Moore, known as Charles T. Moore, left the legation for a mission, later sailing to Providence en route to China.
London dispatch quotes Japan's charge d affaires Mr Uchida saying Japan cannot accept a Chinese army in Korea as reform. he asserts China should be consolidated, corruption-free and open to commerce, while warning against threats to China’s integrity.
A 25 year old woman in Portland dies under suspicion of foul play. An autopsy led county officials to order an inquest for tomorrow. Coroner Perry holds letters possibly linking Miss Minnie Dunn to the case, as investigators seek the culprit and a possible arrest.
The Metropolitan District Commission holds a Brookline hearing Friday at 7:30 PM in Town Hall to gauge support for or against unifying Boston area services under one government or annexation. Brookline, long wary of consolidation, sits in Norfolk County yet outside its bounds, with many prominent Boston figures likely to oppose annexation or federation.
The John P. Lovell Arms Company at 147 Washington street promotes a wide range of sporting goods for the hunting season. It highlights a five gun set for 21.50 and Sharp breech loading rifles at 3 each, with a guarantee on all items and moderate prices.
The Rev. C. W. Biddle D D pastor of North Avenue Baptist Church Cambridge will likely present his resignation at a special meeting next week. He announced last Sunday he would stay until December but may leave earlier for reasons not disclosed.
Edwin D. Mead of the Municipal League outlines city reform goals to the Watertown Unitarian Club. He urges abolishing the Common Council, expanding Aldermen, longer mayoral terms, and higher salaries for honest work, plus education to foster better citizenship and cleaner Boston politics.
The Medford Opera House hosts the Phillips Literary Association lecture on Scenes and Incidents of Irish Political Life tonight. Presiding will be Thomas J. Gargan with speakers T. D. Sullivan M. P. Charles V. Casey John P. Lahey and Thomas B. Fitzpatrick. a large audience is expected.
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