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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1893
Page
8
In Berlin on November 27 a parcel addressed to Chancellor von Caprivi from a village in Baden was found to be an infernal machine. Colonel Ebweyer halted its inspection as gunpowder grains spilled from the package. Police soaked the wrappings and uncovered a striking cap. a reported blast failed due to water saturation.
New York reports grand jury indicts Joseph F. Blaut president for forgery on two counts and indicts Blaut with directors Mc Donald Soulard Selover Kursheldt Kalscher Ott nberg for misdemeanor in receiving deposits after solvency known. Bail for directors raised to 10 000. bonds due for renewal tomorrow. All indicted to be arraigned Friday. Warrants issued for outside participants in the bank's collapse.
Miss Rosina Vokes and her company left for Washington to perform their final engagement. Her health forces an early retirement and a return voyage to England with her husband. Plans for Colorado Springs were dropped. she may go to Switzerland after a stay at her Devonshire home.
Charles Bast, accused of selling tickets for a fictitious railroad employees ball at Bridgeport, waived examination before US Commissioner Marvin. He is held for trial on using the mails for an unlawful purpose with a $1000 bond, and he plans to plead guilty while claiming to be the sole participant.
In Concord New Hampshire the directors of the Concord and Montreal railroad organized this afternoon with ex Governor Frederick Smyth of Manchester as president Frank S Streeter of Concord clerk and Kimball of Concord C F E Morrison of Boston and William Parker of Manchester named to the finance committee
Paris dispatch reports President Carnot urged M. Poincarre to push M. Casimir-Perier to form a cabinet. Casimir-Perier definitively declined to undertake the task.
The Salem notice states the funeral for Rev. John J. Gray of St. James Church will be held Wednesday morning from the church. Archbishop Williams is expected to preside, with Archbishop McQuaid assisting and priests from out of town in attendance.
Ex governors and business figures express varied hopes and fears as free trade proposals touch coal sugar lumber and iron. Advocates claim benefits for New England and consumers while opponents warn of harming American manufacturers and jobs.
The article argues that tariff removal would not greatly expand markets inland and would hurt Boston as a distributing center. It notes domestic producers control most markets, salt from England and the West Indies faces protected rates, and competition among U S manufacturers, plus regional advantages, drive prices and plant viability.
Edwin McCarthy 60, a member of a cooperative shoe shop at 33 Lagrange Street, entered intoxicated and threatened to damage machinery. He seized a knife and stabbed himself in the left breast, a ragged wound found by Dr Hubbard. He was taken to City Hospital.
An unknown man about years old was killed yesterday afternoon near the Little Neck bridge on Dorchester street by the 1 26 p m outward bound train on the Old Colony railroad. He wore a gray coat vest old overcoat striped overalls buckskin gloves overshoes and a high cap. Flo was taken to City Hospital.
Joseph Lever aged 63 fell from a wagon at Tre mont and Dedham yesterday evening on 87 Prentias Street. He sustained a belated wobma and is in City Hospital for treatment.
The Post publishes Hart’s written responses to a series of pointed questions from editor and Republican mayoral candidate Thomas N. Hutt. Questions cover stock in New England Printing Telegraph Co, gifts, City Council actions, gas reform timing, and electric light pricing during his mayoralty.
Newton city government reports actions by both boards including authorizing a 1000000 loan for next year’s taxes, laying out Sewell Berkeley and Sterling streets, renaming Mt Vernon to Allston, granting a conduit for electric wires on Centre street, and adopting the full 778000 annual appropriation. The council backs stone bridges and opposes steel arches and grade changes.
Alarm from Box 56 at 8 29 last night reported a blaze in Samuel Cohn shoe store located in the basement of a 3 1 2 story brick building at 26 Jowell street. Fire started when Cohn dropped a lamp burning his hands. Damage to stock estimated at 150 dollars, insured for 300 dollars. Building owned by John Riley.
A defective motor in Max Goldberg's tailor shop on Causeway Street caused a small blaze that spread through a three story building from 147 to 153 Causeway and 127 Haverhill Street. The alarm rang at 7 00 PM yesterday. Goldberg's loss is about 200 dollars and the structure, owned by Thomas Butler, sustained about 156 dollars in damage.
An ad notes a cold wave approaching for Thanksgiving and promotes Ulster overcoats from Fisk & Goff at 626,60 and 28 dollar imports, claiming lower prices due to cheap rents. It invites customers downtown to compare, states store hours, and mentions holiday closures and profits.
The Boston and Winthrop street railway extension is being considered by railroad commissioners after Aldermen approved the move. At yesterday’s hearing topics included grade crossings and the Saratoga bridge history, with remonstrants’ counsel speaking before the commission adjourned to Tuesday at 11 o clock for further petitioners’ arguments.
George H. Holmes and James A. Small eech vie for the $600 yearly post of superintendent of the province lands. Town meeting in early December to let voters decide. Legislature to confirm appointment when seated.
The Steamboat Inspector Andrew Burnham case closes as the special agent returns to Washington. The initial complaint accused negligence for not requiring collision bulkheads on the C A Silliman operating between Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth New Hampshire, but prosecutors shifted focus to older matters without Burnham’s prior notice. The later topics proved trivial and were dropped.
Postoffice Inspector Evans reported that Rev. Charles H. Scott alias H Clay Steele was arraigned in Rutland Vermont and held in 1000 for the United States grand jury on opening a letter to a church deacon. Charles Bast arrested by Inspector Pendleton was arraigned in Hartford and likewise held in 1000 for the grand jury on mail fraud charges.
Services for Patrolman Thomas Kivlan of Division 12 were held at St. Augustine's Church South Boston yesterday morning. A large standing piece from fellow officers marked the service as sixteen Division 12 members escorted the remains to Upham's Corner. Captain George W. Westcott led the escort with sergeants I J Smith and H J Vinal directing.
Mayor Matthews has signed papers placing four injured firemen on the pension list starting December 1. Captain Charles C. Willett earns 1086 dollars annually, Engineman J. Battis 366, Hoseman Asa Q. Clarke 125, and David J. Adamson 800 as a longtime fire headquarters clerk. A total disability review increased pensions for John Knight to 1060, Peter T. Magee to 8, and John T. Bradley to 600 dollars annually.
Bryant was arraigned in Municipal Criminal Court on two complaints manslaughter in Sullivan’s death and assault with intent to kill on Howe. Hearing postponed by Judge Hardy with Ball set at 10000. Bryant claims memory loss and drunkenness. Six colored witnesses and one white witness to appear next Friday. Medical Examiner Draper performed autopsy showing bullet entered Sullivan’s brain and he collapsed. Howe shot in the leg and reported in comfortable condition.
The Young Ladies Charitable Association hosted a musicale in Colonel Doherty’s East Boston residence to raise funds for furnishing their bazaar table for the Free Consumptives Home in Dorchester. Notables attended including Major Grady, Dr. Grainger, and many association members. performances featured solos recitations and duets, with remarks by Col. Doherty.
Patrick Lennox a morocco manufacturer and his three daughters were dragged twenty feet when a carriage overturned behind spirited horses. Mr Lennox suffered limb injuries while the Misses Lennox had facial cuts. all were treated at home by Dr Ahearn. Lennox expected to be out by week’s end.
Readers are urged to view the main down gate sale at Paine's Furniture Company starting this morning at eight o clock. The firm explains the large price reductions in the drapery department aim to clear stock and offer fabrics not seen in the last twelve years.
Cambridge voters held People’s Party caucuses last night with strong turnout though many attended as spectators. Delegates favor Joseph J. Kelley for Mayor with aldermanic choices split among B James Ward 1 Baldwin Ward 2 Scott and Brogan Ward 3 Corcoran Ward 5 and possibly Harry Adams. The mayoralty convention is set for this evening.
Myer Wapner of 29 Rochester Street South End reports a break in at his store yesterday between 2 and 4 PM. He says gold watches and chains were stolen while he was absent.
The Trinity Club gathered in the Trinity Church chapel last evening for an old fashioned dinner. Members gave music and addresses while letters from absent members were read.
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