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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1892
Page
8
Reports note Biela's comet sidetracked while shoppers reel from Jack Frost arrival and ULSTERS go on sale. Barna wards draw buyers to choose from many sizes and kinds priced from 10 to 30 dollars, with big wool Ulsters, extra long cuts, and generous collars for all ages.
Bertha Laws, already under bond for forging Gustave Preston’s signature and linked to Consul General Ruiz, faces new charges of larceny and passing bad checks. Police say she swindled tradesmen, including Hindle’s glove store and an art dealer, using checks on the Second National Bank.
The Somerville Darling campaign committee says it spent all funds with no liabilities. Springfield Democratic committee received 675 and expended 614. Springfield Jacksonian Club reports 119 50 received. 600 from State Democratic committee. Cambridge Ward 1 senatorial committee received 206 30 and spent same. Isaac Rosnosky says no receipts but spent 125. Foxboro Democratic committee spent 132 17 and left 149 68. Nahant Democratic committee received 230 and spent 23.
Captain John A. Cook reports rescuing a boat-steerer from the ill fated Helen Mar after it was crushed by ice on Oct 6. The survivor endured thirty hours at sea with the damaged boat before rescue. The Jessie P Freeman crew also documented the vessel’s fate and the season’s five bowheads five on strike and one right whale and one sperm. The Freeman plans wintering in the Arctic next season and Captain Cook’s future with the ship remains undecided.
In Chattanooga and the Deep South, white and black Epworth Leagues clash over a proposed shared Epworth Hotel for Chicago exhibitors. Some leaders back brotherly unity, but race prejudice and fears of mixed lodging threaten to split the church factions. A prominent Chattanooga businessman denounces the plan as ridiculous, fearing it would rupture relations between white and black Methodist communities.
New York reports the Eastern Amateur Press Association convention where Beecher Ogden presided in the President's absence. The Long Island Philatelist publisher recounted postal delays sought for second class status, paying a penny per issue until approved. James P. Morson and W. W. Wiley were elected to officer roles.
Reading road withdraws coal tariff schedules from Campbell Hill and Highlands to Reading system and New York and New England routes. It creates a new tariff for wines blocking Reading's old lines in New England. The plan will extend to Boston and Maine and New York and New England roads, effectively curbing competition.
The anniversary of Bay State No. 3 Ancient Order United Workmen of Chelsea is set for Friday evening December 9. A fine programme has been prepared.
Gardner reports a Haile Hamlin vote dispute in a Republican town with Democratic leanings. Allegations allege employer and tax-collector canvassing to sway independent voters, pressuring workers and farmers. a witness claims intimidation reduced Haile support and boosted Russell’s tally.
In Savannah opposition grows to claims Archbishop Ireland authored Catholic support for public schools. Archbishops Gross and Ireland are cited, with Gross earlier promoting a plan to fold Catholic schools into public systems. Savannah first moved to unify Catholic schools under public authorities, shifting from Sisters of Mercy to lay teachers, with religious instruction allowed after school in all large Georgia cities except Atlanta.
Washington reports Dr. W W Johnson and Dr Hyatt consult Mr Blaine amid rumors of severe illness. They state a slight cold and fever have passed, he is not seriously ill, and could travel or go outdoors in a few days. A warmer South climate may aid his bronchial condition.
A collision between two freight trains on the P C C and St Louis line near Centerville Indiana fatally injures engineer Harry Nevers, kills fireman Beerman, and badly scalds Harry Hendricks. One engine and six cars demolished in the morning crash.
Four year old George Killion son of Michael J. Killion of 13 Huckins avenue was killed when an electric car struck him at about 4 30 yesterday afternoon. The boy fell across the track between a wagon and the approaching car. Motorman Titus attempted to stop but could not. The car’s fender spared the boy but the bar in front of the wheels crushed him. The body was carried to the morgue. The father is a carpenter and the family is in deep grief. The car had just come from the repair shop.
News from Foo Chow and surrounding districts describes a September gale and waterspout flooding villages near Chang Chow with ten foot depths. Temples submerged and eighty soldiers buried. Off Japan coast a late October gale sinks boats and drowns nineteen fishermen. Missionary homes burn in Kieng Yang. Rapid shells seven Solomon villages. one native executed for killing Nyberg.
About twenty tub makers at the Beaver Mills in Keene New Hampshire went on strike this morning over a heating dispute claiming the shop is not properly warmed. The action underscores labor tensions in the small manufacturing sector as workers seek safer and more comfortable working conditions.
The second trial of M. B. Curtis known as Samuel of Posen for the murder of Policeman Alexander Grant began in Judge Murphy's court. Testimony included Officer Jones's sighting of Grant's body on Folsom street, and Parker's account of two men scuffling near a saloon at 12:30 a.m. Marcoval saw Grant with a short man on Sixth street.
Assistant Attorney General Travis entered another interchangeable mileage law case in the Supreme Court yesterday. The defendant is the New York and New England railroad. The suit will align with prior similar actions and be heard together.
Judge Harriman transferred 17 year old Mary Fisher to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and appointed Mrs. L. P. Atwood as guardian. Mary testified of stepmother and father beating, with bruises and nightly cold exposure, while father John Fisher denied abuse. Officials reported finding her shivering in doorways.
A Roxbury hearing before the board of survey heard residents’ views on proposed highway grades bounded by Back Bay fens Tremont street and Brookline. J J Kennedy urged extending Delaware street. Ira L Moore urged widening Huntington Avenue to 100 feet. F A Dewson outlined estate street plans and supported widening Huntington Avenue.
James Cusick, 42, driving T. J. Cusick’s express wagon, was struck by Charlestown electric car No 140 on Devonshire Street about 6 PM. He was thrown to the pavement unconscious, treated at Emergency Hospital for a skull contusion, then sent home to 19 Melrose Street. Motorman listed as No 1440, observer said car couldn't stop on hill due to obstruction.
The article reports that most Boston federal officers deny plans to resign with the March political change. Postmaster Hart and assistant Ernst indicate they will resign only if the president accepts, while Doherty Galloupe Kenard and others expect to stay or decide later. Some officials like Thomas may resign, and Beard and Swift are undecided.
The Springfield Union editorial argues Haile, who failed to prevail in 1892, is a strong 1893 candidate. It asserts his statewide support and a likely handsome plurality if nominated, urging the party to present his ticket to the voters next year.
Last evening at the Angel Guardian Home for Orphan Boys a notable entertainment reflected credit on manager T. A. Dwyer and the performers. Recitations were given by Miss Helen Schayer W. P.tt John J. Douglass Augustine Malley and Mr. Neary. Songs by Miss Maud Poole Miss Mary Dwyer and Miss Adelaide Nye offered a selection from the opera Mignon.
Boston passengers sailing for Genoa via Gibraltar on the Norddeutscher Lloyd steam ship Fulda include Mrs J F Francis Miss Emma Q O French Mr Nathaniel F Francis Mrs Henry B Williams Miss Williams Minot Tirrell Miss Mary Whit rmoore Miss E Gardiner Mrs Glendown Evans Mr Henry 3B Denison Mrs Henry B Denison Miss Minnie B Deni ison Miss Beebe.
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