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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1899
Page
8
Owing to yarn price rises Gilchrist 8 Co reports goods priced today from 16 to 20 percent off fall levels. The sale highlights Ladies Jersey Vests and Drawers, Wool Vests, and Men’s All Wool undergarments with substantial reductions for early buyers.
Charlestown reporters find local speculators in Miller's syndicate profiting from a volatile scheme linked to Post exposure. They remain optimistic and unwilling to quit while Postmaster Kempton notes no authority to halt mail use without proven fraud. Boston police and federal offices have been approached, but no clear legal reach yet.
John F. Kearney the noted Irish agitator and alleged dynamiter is dangerously ill in New York after a paralysis attack. The report calls him England's worst foe in the United States and notes his high profile in Irish political agitation.
Report describes Charlestown residents lining up to invest with Miller's outfit, a doorkeeper at a locked door screening others as a mob gathers. Financiers warn of a likely "run on the bank" if the scheme collapses, while Powers says no payouts have occurred. The piece also notes Kearney, a feared Irish Force figure, evading extradition after a 18% arrest in Rotterdam.
The Congregational and Baptist Sunday School Superintendents held a joint meeting at Berkeley Temple last night. In the chair was Frank W. B. Pratt of the Congregational union. About 304 people attended. Miss Margaret Kock of Colby spoke on Mental Science in Christian Teaching. Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman of New York City spoke on The Spiritual work of the Sunday School.
Benson, a youthful prisoner, escaped from the county jail by asking to use the toilet and walking out the basement. Deputies searched the jail grounds and nearby woods, but Benson remains at large, with authorities convinced he had help and is now away.
A small blaze broke out at a frame building on a city avenue causing extensive damage before it was brought under control. The fire department reported the incident, with damages estimated in the tens of thousands of dollars and no injuries noted.
The Boston University Law School faculty announced 1898 1899 prize winners totaling 3000 dollars. First prize to college graduate James Hamilton. tuition refunds to top scorers, including non college men, with amounts tied to graduation ranks and remaining tuition. Hamilton, born in Ireland, named among firsts.
The report lists 1898 law school graduates and prize winners. Elmer J. Rathburn, Julius T. Hanchett, and David Stoneman share top non college honors. John W. Maw bey Wendell P. Murray win second and third in non college division. John L. Newell wins first prize of 375 dollars for the class of 1898, with other named graduates practicing in Worcester Springfield and Boston.
Louis S. Cox of Boston wins second prize. he graduated from Dartmouth in 1896 and had a 92 average. Damon E. Hall of West Dennis takes third prize with a 89 average. he is a Williams graduate. Joseph Albert McDonough, non college, earns first prize of 375 dollars with 93.5 average. born Hinsdale 1878, Hyde Park High School, studied for Dartmouth, admitted to the bar July 1899, practicing at 209 Washington Street. Harry C. Sawyer of Fitchburg claims 250 with 92 average. passed July 1899 bar exam and works with Nason & Proctor, 46 Washington Street. Hartford Beaumont of New York, non-college, 91 average. admitted to the bar last July.
The renowned evan gelist Reverend J Wilbur Chapman pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church of New York will address the noon day gathering at the Bromfield Street Church today for a brief sermon and address.
Ephraim Jensen, a Mormon missionary, says he sought a Tremont Temple hearing but authorities refused. He thanks Boston press for fairness amid controversy and urges public discussion on Mormon beliefs and doctrine with local leaders to test their claims.
Antonio Lonareo 22 unwedded resident of Cliff street was killed when an embankment caved in during trench digging on the Ward estate Blue Hill avenue. Workmen dug him out but he died at the surface. Undertakers P. E. Gleason handled the body. a medical examiner was notified.
The Massachusetts Sunday School Association with 1965 member schools opens at Tremont Temple this afternoon at 2 o'clock with a musical prelude and devotional exercises. George W. Coleman presides at 2 30 as Mayor Quincy welcomes delegates. Reverend Lorimer addresses on The Story of a Poor Wise Man. Tonight at 7 15 the Young Men's Baptist Social Union leads a praise service with Reverend Cadman speaking.
Joy at the Navy yard follows news that Washington approved 10 000 of 15 000 dollars once thought unavailable. The concession reduces potential layoffs from about 300 to roughly 86 in the repair and construction department, after Admiral Sampson asked for a revision.
General Order No 638 reports Sergeant Edwin Piper of Division 11 reduced to recruit status for incapacity and assigned to duty. Reserve Officer Jacob Boutilier of Division 16 dismissed for neglect of duty after failing on call coverage. Patrolman F. Finn of an unspecified division sentenced for unspecified misconduct.
Three well dressed young women were arraigned in Yorkville Police Court after police say they planned swindling operations in New York. Police found brass knuckles a revolver knockout drops and letters and photos linking to confidence workers and convicts in Iowa. Captain Delaney overheard their criminal talk on a Fourth Avenue car and linked it to the alleged plot.
Police uncovered a robbery ring in Chicago linked to three women Mabel Ray Mary Doris and Net tie Nelson aged 22 24 and 26 living at East Ontario Street East Erie Street with three large Saratoga trunks full of expensive dresses pawn tickets for jewelry and plate and letters to Mrs James Bell Elizabeth McClure and Miss James Crouch. Police found clippings from Chicago papers and letters from Western men whose names are withheld.
Two women named Mary E. Conant of 7 Albion Street Cambridge and Mary Johnson of 33 Lewis Street Cambridge faced shoplifting charges after yesterday's bargain day. Inspector McGarr arrested Conant as she allegedly tried to take gloves at Houghton and Dutton's while Inspector Wolf identified Johnson, said to covet the necklaces at Butler's store.
A three alarm blaze swept the Hayward building from 174 Fortland to Auter Street yesterday morning. Portions of the lower floor occupied by Wace & Co., dealers in desks and office furniture, were affected. Estimated damage reaches $50,000.
The disaster left Badger with the largest share of the basement and many desks and office furnishings. Estimated losses stand at 12000 for Badger and 8900 to 10900 for Earnshaw & Co. Water caused most damage, while A J Tuttle reported smoke-related losses he could not fully estimate.
At a Tiverton Rhode Island special meeting the vote was 103 to 69 to tax exempt any Bourney mills addition for ten years. Plans call for a 312 by 362 foot weaving mill with 2609 looms, largest under one roof for medium count cotton fabrics. The project follows a profit sharing plan and a 44 000 spindle mill renovation costing 300 000 to 400 000 dollars. George A. Chace, treasurer, expects foundation work to begin tomorrow.
Willing to arbitrate the wage dispute, the Textile Council ordered a 10 per cent raise if needed. Manufacturers have until Nov 23 to respond with a Dec 11 work stoppage threatened if no favorable reply. Four arbiters proposed, with a fifth chosen, and a final decision to be presented by Dec 4. Unions may meet again if no answer.
Louis G. Sargeant 45, a sober Burkhardt's brewery teamster of 99 Regent Street, vanished after leaving for work on October 24. His wife, with five children, has delayed reporting the disappearance, fearing harm may have befallen him. He is 5 feet 9 inches, 180 pounds, dark hair with gray, and a dark brown mustache.
A public lecture course in Catholic philosophy opens tonight at Boston College. The series, led by Rev. Thomas I. Gasson, S. J., will run Nov. 14 to the end of April in the college lecture hall. Attendance is limited to gentlemen.
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