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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
6
A Chicago case links elevator operators to price manipulation that depressed grain values, following a major prior suit. Officials pursue charges and seek remedies amid ongoing industry tension and legal action.
Judge Tulley hears a Robbins argument claiming Chicago elevator operators keep grain in storage to depress wheat prices. Tables from the warehouse commission show elevator capacity rising from 13 to 41 million bushels since 1873 while receipts stay near 1873 levels.
The steamer Anchoria from Glasgow halted 59 hours 20 minutes after a thrust shaft broke 134 miles east of Sandy Hook. Passengers remained calm as the crew, with a spare shaft, replaced the damaged part and resumed voyage. The ship anchored, then resumed at 5:34 a.m. and crossed the bar at 6:15 p.m. health officers cleared 52 steerage passengers in quarantine.
In Lowell on November 18 the council of Congregational churches debated the standing of Rev. George F. Kenngott and the recently formed Trinitarian Church. After a long breach at First Congregational, Kenngott and followers formed the Trinitarian Church claiming legal succession and have worshipped in a public hall. The session was lively with supporters on both sides among pastors and delegates.
Workmen began exhuming fourteen bodies from the Childs tomb beside Roxbury Latin School. They date back as far as sixty years, moved to Forest Hills Cemetery. The remains include Aaron Childs and spouse, sons Aaron George Edward, daughter Eliza, another son William and his wife, a 17 year old boy, two young children, Ellen Middleton, George Hodges, and Hendrick Hall.
Gloucester reports the Mackerel fishing season ending with schooner Ethel Jacobs returning from the Cape shore as the fleet's last vessel. Jacobs gathered 100 barrels of extra large mackerel from near Sable Island, a unique late-season voyage for this port. The ship's season stock reached $81,500 with eighteen crew sharing over $700 each.
The next meeting will be at Young's Hotel Boston Friday Nov 27 at 7 30 p m Mr J N Gunn manager of the statistical department of the Library Bureau will deliver an address on the Card System and Electrical Accounting and the Hollerith electric tabulating machines applications to insurance work.
A brief note asserts Salvation Ol is rapidly replacing all other liniments in use, claiming unmatched speed and effectiveness. The remark emphasizes its rising popularity and potential dominance in topical remedies.
In Paris the chamber heard General Billot defend the Dreyfus case noting the court martial verdict was unanimous and the council of revision refused to reopen the case. He urged no debate and the chamber voted almost unanimously confidence in the government while pledging to pursue those responsible for any Dreyfus release plots.
Work on the East Boston ferry system advances with three new docks planned on the East Boston side and the first dock nearing completion. Upon possession of Rowe's wharf on the city side, the remaining docks will begin, under Superintendent McClellan and Mr William Meckie. Additional improvements include electric motor upgrades at ferry houses to lift boats at low tide and assist blocked teams.
At Clark's hotel the Massachusetts Fire Chiefs' Club held its monthly meeting and dinner. Ex Chief J D Hillard of Provincetown received a satin lined rosewood case with a solid silver table outfit bearing his monogram in thanks for Provincetown outing and 25th anniversary as head of the local department. Chief Hillard expressed appreciation for the gift.
The final session of the W. C. T. U. convention in St Louis announced changes to the board of national superintendents covering press work sabbath observance fairs and medal contests. Emma Bocwth Tucker of Chicago was introduced as commander in chief of the Salvation Army in America and received a Chau tauqua salute before departing for Chicago. The meeting ended with a grand demonstration.
Dr W P Hammond of 47 Monument square Charlestown is summoned to court today for failing to report a diphtheria case. Patient Ralph McDowell of 9 Summer Street Place is the victim. The physician, noted for his standing, reportedly filed a postal notification and mailed the card.
Henry Austin Adams of New York City lectured on Unwilling Witnesses to a packed Cath olic Union Hall audience last evening. Adams formerly a Protestant minister, converted to Catholicism about three years ago,Following brief remarks by P M Keating law partner of Hon Thomas Gargan the speaker was introduced.
Henry Rosch sued W P Bond T T Conklin James F Boland John E Scanlon and others to recover 5000 reward offered by Irish-American societies for Cronin murder information after his May 1889 disappearance. The trial was passed as the reward was deemed for evidence to convict killers, not for finding Cronin's body.
In Santa Fe receivership matter Judge Voster issued a restraining order on motion by Charles Blood Smith for Union Trust Company of New York. Senator John Martin as receiver and County Attorney Phinney plus others are restrained from taking or assuming temporary control.
Nellie C. Adgerson of 23 Groveland Avenue attempted suicide by ingesting corrosive sublimate. She was rushed to Lynn Hospital and is expected to recover.
F O Prince, president of the board of trustees and a member of the Art Commission, denied any dissension over the Bacchante statue. He said trustees unanimously accepted the statue and the Art Commission later voted four to one to accept, with no named objector. The episode is closed.
A body seized from John T. Martin’s undertaking shop over a Dr. Samuel J. Kelly bill led Deputy Sheriff Hadfield to attach contents, exposing an infant corpse with a burial permit. Marie Leblanc sues for damages, while the Board of Health seeks explanations as to the body’s removal and disposition. The case highlights a troubled debt collection and public health concerns.
Rochester November 18 The General Assembly of the Knights of Labor spends the morning debating whether to insert a free silver plank into the preamble per General Master Workman Sovereign's report. No action is taken. Discussion also covers establishing a new degree called minute men.
Acting Governor Wolcott nominated Horace G. Allen to succeed Albert Burrage on the Boston Transit Commission. The position pays 5000 dollars annually. Allen, 41, Harvard graduate, is a lawyer and member of the Board of Aldermen, Boston Art Club, Boston Athletic Association, and the Curtis Club, with a Roxbury home. He is married to General Joshua L. Chamberlain’s daughter.
Official report of sales with the day’s highest and lowest figures and the closing bid and asked prices for bonds.
The Massachusetts caucus reform committee met in the State House to study abuses and propose legislation. Prohibition leader F W Clark urged equal caucus rules for minority parties, citing two-person Democratic or Republican caucuses as legal, while Allen Coffin supported the objection.
The author of Drumtoctty sketches, Ian Maclaren, drew a huge crowd as news of his appearance spread. Long lines formed on Tremont Street with tickets set to be issued at box offices to avoid delays.
Gloucester Massachusetts November 18 Mayor Robinson issued a warrant for Ivory Grant Jr Rockport after a raid found policy slips and other devices on his person. The action marks the first police move against policy dealers in the city this afternoon.
The Boston Young Men's Christian Union invites attendance to its twenty-eighth annual Thanksgiving dinner. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Alabama will speak, joined by his colored quartet and Rev Leighton Parks of Emmanuel Church along with other friends.
Unlisted items show American Sugar and Bay State Gas preferences with many coded figures. The fragment references Dom Dom Dom and US Leather pref with varied percentages and numbers, indicating a dense archival financial notation.
The Boston barkentine D A Brayton arrives from the west coast of Africa after an absence of 15 months with a palm oil cargo for John F Brooks. Captain Catow fell ill and was replaced by Captain Thestrup. A horse fell from a wharf and was rescued by Captain Charles Foster and crew. The British steamer Holyrood carries a Mediterranean cargo to Boston, while the Cesarian arrives from a nine day voyage. The Andalusia from Hamburg completes her maiden Atlantic trip, carrying fifty steerage passengers. Wreckage reported from a violent gale off Maine threatens an eastern schooner. Eureka reports lumber wreckage between Mt Desert and Monhegan. Captain Dunton resumes command of Ella L Davenport amid malaria recovery. The Ella Clifton is ordered to unload and repair after gale damage. The H M Stanley loses a mainmast in Seguin gale. one crewman injured. Inchdune bound for Delware with sugar arrives, while Ethelred sails Jamaica to Boston with bananas oranges coconuts.
The New England Railroad Co issues weekday through and local train timetables with departures from Boston at 8 32 a m for New York via Hartford and 7 02 p m via Norwich. additional routes cover Newburgh Fishkill Landing Hopewell Junction Danbury Waterbury Hartford Rockville Willimantic Putnam Norwich New London and other intermediate stations.
V Parlor cars only, special ticket required. A Limited in its equipment and will only receive passengers to the extent of its seating capacity. Daily, including Sundays. GEO. L. CONNOR, C. KENDALL, Pass'r Traffic Manager. Gen'l Pass'r Agent. L. H. PALMER, Boston Pass'r Agent, 8 Old State House.
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