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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1894
Page
6
The West End street railway faces strong objections after stricter discipline of motormen and conductors. Union members plan an evening meeting to air cases of unpaid layoff time following minor accidents and alleged unfair reporting.
Mayor Matthews reports after meetings with Chairman Crocker and the Boston Transit Commission that the panel will not start construction until revisiting ground conditions and rechecking original estimates. Engineer Howard A. Carson is updating data, ensuring prudence in a large, complex project. The commission is well organized with skilled engineers and a capable secretary.
Boston Epworth League delegates traveling to Manchester N H collided with a freight at Wakefield Junction. The special train struck 15 freight cars, derailing three and damaging two. No injuries reported. passengers upset but delayed about twenty minutes before a new engine arrived. Track cleared by 2 p.m.
Bertha Brown a 23 year old Boston resident from St Johnsbury died at Deer Island hospital last Saturday night from epilepsy aggravated by delirium tremens. Reports in sensational papers were unfounded. she had a long troubled life, previously known as Eva Garland in Boston and Eva Brown in St Johnsbury. Her sister was notified, and the body released to an undertaker after proper procedures.
Despite rain a large Colored Odd Fellows parade advanced to City Hall where President O'Brien and aides reviewed the procession. Lieutenant Governor Roger Wolcott also observed from the State House steps as patriarchies performed drills for the crowd. J. Madison Vance of New Orleans headlined the 4 PM ovation at Music Hall followed by a banquet and reception.
The Boston Primary Union of Sunday School Teachers will resume meetings at Bromfield Street Church on Saturday October 6 at 2 pm with Miss Bertha F Vella teaching the lesson. All primary and intermediate teachers are invited to attend weekly sessions. The Union Bible Class led by Dr Nehemiah Boynton opens Saturday October 6 at 3 pm at Bromfield Street Church with a welcome to all.
Readers are advised to make travel plans for a journey to New York by way of Albany and the Hudson River on October 9 with return through the Fall River line. Tickets may be purchased at 232 Washington Street.
Charlies McConnell, foreman of the North Grove street sanitary and street cleaning department, was surprised to learn his crew of 100 men had gathered. They presented him with a gold watch, chain, and charm as a token of appreciation for two years of steady leadership and fair treatment.
Daniel R Sortwell veteran banker railroad man and financier died at Montpelier Vermont after months of illness He was born in Barton Vermont in 1820 and moved to Boston to run a produce business He later owned distilleries and large estates serving as president of the Cambridge National Bank Montpelier Wells River railroad and other companies He leaves a wife and son Alvin F former Cambridge mayoral candidate
The American Missionary Association of Congregational Churches will hold its annual meeting in Loweia from October 23 to 24. Noted speakers include Dr. Lyman Abbott Fred Douglas Presidents Tucker of Dartmouth Carter of Williams Cra vath of Fisk University and Governor Greenhalge. Franklin Fairbanks of St Johnsbury will present the financial report.
In equity court Judge Aldrich equalizes the Romano marriage mortgage. Raffaele, 42, pedler, and Giovanni, 19, wed after a promised $500. A notary error left the mortgage to her alone. the court orders each to hold a 50 percent interest per the ante-nuptial agreement.
United States Commissioner Fiske ordered a trial in the Vermont court for Yuen Tai and Yuen Chung after their arrest three weeks ago by Chinese Inspector Jacob Whittemore on a Concord New Hampshire train. They are accused of smuggling Yuén Lock and Yuen Sing into the United States with potential deportation if found guilty.
The Trinity Club opens its 1894-95 season with a meeting at Trinity Church society rooms on Monday evening October 8 at 8 o'clock. The Hon. Thomas J. Gargan will discuss Rapid Transit Abroad and Home in formal lecture.
Corner Washington and Beach streets announces a complete transformation with a handsome clothing display. The ad touts a store full of suits overcoats furnishings underwear hats and shoes from Fitzpatrick Bros and exclusive hatter styles at low prices to attract crowds and increase sales.
The Boston Common Council debated a city labor clause for the subway and Charlestown bridge with local hiring and union rules. It advanced a Causeway Street widening estimate and ordered assessor blanks to count polls, plus a garbage plant protest and a park land appropriation.
The Board of Police issued general order No. 228 praising Sergeant James P. Sullivan and Patrolmen William J. Gilmore and James H. Atwood for promptly arresting Martin Fallon in the Thomas H. Mitchell murder case on Cambridge Street. Martin praised the trio, with Keane transferred and Davis reassigned. Complaints against Sanders and Reserve Officer Keane were dismissed.
Four Lynn and Boston railroad workers faced a Lynn Police Court verdict for ticket pilfering. Joseph E. Johnson admitted selling 8000 tickets. Elmer E. Craig, Matthew Hamilton, and John H. Knowles were charged with embezzlement or receiving stolen tickets. Johnson and Knowles faces appealed sentences.
Cornelius Linehan of Arlington was killed when an inward bound 8:15 train struck him at Winter Hill on the Boston & Maine line. He had boarded without a ticket and was said to be intoxicated by some accounts, though hospital doctors later stated he was not intoxicated. He died after amputation and treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Field's Corner Cross Town route to Tremont House gains broad support after a year in service. West End rail receipts rise, signaling possible extension to Union Station. Harrison Ave widened with double tracks and paved roadbed awaiting city completion. Conduits buried and wires secured to avoid clashes with gas mains.
While workers blasted rocks on Prospect Hill Beverly a half ton rock from a blast hurled toward Madison avenue striking the Kenney piazza. The roof collapsed to ground level but the falling section stopped short a foot from Mr Kenney’s granddaughter who played beneath.
John Quirk a bartender at 6 Cambridge Avenue was saved after attempting suicide by his own action at home. Despondency is cited as the cause. a similar attempt two years ago was halted by an overdose and he survived.
Lawrence C Keegan faced arraignment at Crans ton on October 4 for the murder of Mrs Emily Chambers He pleaded not guilty and was ordered held without bail with trial set for October 20 in Providence courts
The Air Line Limited departs Boston and New York at 3 P M daily arriving vestibuled at 9 P M. It offers buffet smokers parlor cars coaches and a dining car between Boston and Willimantic with table d here dinner priced at $1. Services run from the New York & New England station in Boston and Grand Central in New York.
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