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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1894

Page

2

Criminal Court Fines For Gaming and Embezzlement Cases

In Municipal Criminal Court Judge Brown presided as Thomas Mullen Cornelius Brown and William Jepson were fined $10 each for being present at 6 Kirkland Street on October 1 when gaming implements were seized. Others at 168 Lincoln Street on October Hl also fined $10 each. Salvatore Greco and Pringiano Maturo were discharged on embezzlement charges from Luigi Lauri. Mrs. Ella Holmes was fined $50 for selling off standard quality milk. George Holmes discharged. Fred Prescott ordered to post $300 bail for November grand jury. bail reduced from $500. Fifteen Chinese men jailed after a fan tan game at Harrison Avenue. the lot seized.

Municipal Criminal Court Brown Thomas Mullen Cornelius Brown William Jepson Kirkland Street John J. Murphy Lewis Wallace John McCarthy Henry Crowley Lincoln Street Salvatore Greco Pringiano Maturo Luigi Lauri North End Greco Maturo Ella &. Holmes Cambridge Street George C. Holmes Fred A. Prescott New York & Boston Express Company

Unknown man dies after sudden illness on Longwood avenue

An unidentified man about 45 years old collapsed yesterday afternoon on Longwood avenue while riding an electric car. He was taken to engine company No. 37’s house and died shortly after. The body was moved to City Hospital morgue. He had a light complexion, bald head, weighed about 200 pounds, and wore dark clothing.

Longwood Avenue

Alligator Pocketbook in Shoplifting Arrest in New York

Annie Johnson 59, of New York City, was arrested by Inspector McGarr for shoplifting from Houghton & Dutton. A found alligator skin pocketbook contained money and six New York New Haven Hartford railroad tickets good Boston to Wolaston Heights. Captain Watts seeks owner.

Annie Johnson New York City Inspector McGarr Houghton & Dutton Captain Watts New York, New Haven & Hartford Boston Wollaston Heights

Boy Burned Playing With Matches In Charles Town

About 2 p m yesterday six year old Jeremiah McGonnagle living with his parents in the rear of 41 Corey street Charles town played with matches his clothing caught fire he was badly burned on the back arms and face Dr Duff attended him and he was later taken to City Hospital in the police ambulance.

Jeremiah McGonnagle Corey Street Charlestown Duff

Charles Town Man Falls From Window Injuring Thigh

Timothy Hickey aged 28 of 108 Water Street Charlestown fell from a third story window last night and sustained a broken thigh. He was attended by Dr Mc Donald and removed to City Hospital for treatment.

Timothy Hickey Water Street Charlestown City Hospital McDonald

Governors seek suspect in Rhode Island burglary case

Governor Morris of Connecticut requisitions Governor Brown of Rhode Island for the body of Michael Reardon wanted for statutory burglary and attempted rape on September 11. Three men were involved. two have been arrested.

Hartford Morris Brown Rhode Island Michael Reardon

Schooner Robert S. Graham Abandoned Off Virginia Coast

The schooner Robert S. Graham from Brunswick Georgia bound for New Bedford carrying lumber was abandoned eighteen miles off Chincoteague Virginia. Seven crew members were rescued by a tug and brought to safety.

Norfolk Robert S. Graham Brunswick New Bedford Chincoteague

Henry Briggs Charged With Reckless Driving in Fatality

Henry Briggs of Shelburne Falls faced Trial Justice Martin on a reckless driving charge tied to the death of Fred Allen, a six year old boy, on Sept. 26. Briggs was held for the grand jury.

Weymouth Town Meeting Votes On Precinct Voting And Tax Deadline

The Weymouth special town meeting approved the act relative to precinct voting and extended the tax due date without interest to October 20. Selectmen are authorized to contract with the Massachusetts Highway Commission to construct the portion of the state highway within town limits.

Wey Mouth Massachusetts Highway Commission

Danvers Honors Andrew H Paton at Red Men Hall

A reception in Red Men's Hall honored Andrew H Paton who has recently been raised to the rank of Great Incohonee. The event recognized his recent advancement and drew local attendees.

Danvers Andrew H. Paton Red Men’s Hall Mr. Paton

Peno Damages $4000 From City Over Sidewalk Injury

In Nashua Superior Court a jury awarded George Peno a fireman $4000 for injuries after falling on a sidewalk, damages assessed against the city.

Nashua George Peno

Watertown Women Host Tea and Pastoral Reception

The Watertown Woman's Club meets Monday at the Unitarian building for an afternoon tea led by Mrs. Florence Howe Hall, daughter of Julia Ward Howe. The First Parish Church members gave a reception to their beloved pastor Rev. W. H. Savage and his wife at the Unitarian building last evening.

Watertown Watertown Woman's Club Unitarian Florence Howe Hall Julia Ward Howe First Parish W. H. Savage

Democrats Nominate Waters for Newport Mayor in Place of Declined Cottrell

Newport Democrats last night nominated Captain John Waters for mayor replacing James B. Cottrell who declined. They also named an aldermanic ticket including Charles H. Alpro, Henry W. Cozzens, P. J. Boyle, James Openshaw, and John E. O'Neill. Republicans nominated Hon. John P. Sanborn for mayor.

Newport John Waters James B. Cottrell Charles H. Alpro Henry W. Cozzens James Openshaw John E. O’neill John P. Sanborn

President and Thurber Stay Home in Quiet Weather

BUZZARD'S BAY Mass Oct 12 The weather turns cooler and the President remains at home with Private Secretary Thurber for the past two days handling official business.

Buzzard’s Bay Mass Thurber

Salem Water Trouble Worsens as Aldermen Fail to Meet

Salem residents face delays in building and business permits as the Board of Aldermen misses meetings over a quorum. Salaries await funding, and a December election looms with land for a new water supply at Longham a key issue. Opposing and supporting candidates mobilize on the water scheme.

Salem Board of Aldermen of Longham

Penfield pleads guilty in Connecticut burglary case

Assistant Manager Penfield admitted stealing 15 dollars and four shoes from the Crawford shoe store after finding it open. In New Britain authorities report the same Penfield embezzled 800 dollars from the New England Order of Protection where he served as treasurer.

Hartford Conn Crawford Penfield New Britain New England Order of Protection

Olney Denies School Fund Charges In CT Suit

Commissioner Olney of the Connecticut school fund office denied the writ of attachment in a $50,000 civil suit brought by State Comptroller Staub. He said all loans were at face value for interest and that he did not charge an extra 1 percent for personal profit.

Hartford Conn Olney Connecticut School Fund Office Staub

Newburyport Water Company constitutional, opinions say

Mayor Gurney has received written opinions from Judge John Lowell and W G Russell that the 1893 94 Legislature act regarding the Newburyport Water Company is constitutional. Counsel say the city is protected against paying an exorbitant price if citizens vote to purchase. Both lawyers practically agree.

Newburyport Gurney John Lowell W. G. Russell Boston Newburyport Water Company

McLean Murder Trial Set For November 19

Arthur McLean charged with the murder of Nettie Douglas at Henniker in August entered a not guilty plea in the Supreme Court. Judge Clark set the trial for November 19 at 11 a.m. with John H. Albin of Concord and Frank N. Parsons of Franklin named as counsel.

Concopl N. E Supreme Court Arthur McLean Nettie Douglas Henniker Clark John H. Albin Concord Frank N. Parsons Franklin

Edward Maniece Identified in River Find

In New London on October 12 a naval station launch found a man’s body in the river. The victim was identified as Edward Maniece, a member of Brainerd Armstrong's Band, and was taken to the city for identification.

New London Conn Naval Station Barneson Edward Maniece Brainerd & Armstrong

Police raid Union Express Office in Marblehead

Massachusetts town police raided the Union Express Company and W H Graves & Co offices. They seized seven cases of lager half barrel of ale five full jugs of liquor twenty four packages of hard liquor empty cases and casks. A test case is planned.

Marblehead Mass Union eExpress Company W. H. Graves & Co

Farm Fire Destroys John Flaherty’s Outbuildings

Fire swept the barns and outbuildings of John Flaherty at Five Roads, destroying forty tons of hay several dairy cows and other farm equipment. The house was saved by firemen. Total loss about 3500 with 1600 on house and contents and 1400 on barn.

North Adams John Flaherty

Post Office Scandal Probed in Providence Debacle

Chief Inspector Boynton and H yp Parham head a probe into Providence post office irregularities. Officials dismissed include assistant postmaster and carrier James Abbott. Investigators cite fraudulent estate disbursements, payroll fraud, illicit checks, and a mysterious exigency fund run by Williams. Postmaster George not implicated but held responsible for subordinates.

Providence Boynton H. Yp. Parham United States Charlies E. Gorman Charles H. Williams Department James A. Abbott Post Office Charles H. George Washington Andrews Brown University Williams Abbott Burton John A. Cafferty George W. Batty Henry S. Waitt James McElroy L. A. Morton Thomas N. F. Gilligan McElroy H. M. Williams L. B. Williams Cafferty Mr. Abbott F. J. Smith William H. Mallory Charles B. Franklin Mallory John C. Barnes W. B. Kelly Warren W. Staples Franklin Kelly Mr. Mallory Barnes Mr. Barnes George H. Johnson

American Wringer Co. Opens On Broadway Extension

The American Wringer Co listing at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises wringers mangies spring beds and carpet sweepers with repairs offered for all types. Mail orders are promptly attended and a Tremont 764 telephone line is provided for contact.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

Post Office Payroll Irregularities Review Highlights Checks

Inspectors detailing irregular payroll practices uncover checks misnamed to relatives and nonperforming workers. Names include H M Williams L B Williams L A Morton and Cafferty with Adams Burr Morton. fraud tied to the money order division and postmaster payments.

Injuries Reported at Brighton Factory and Cambridge Railroad Crash

John Bishop a 61 year old rope maker at United States Cordage Company in Brighton was badly lacerated after a bolt flew from a rope machine and he is in Massachusetts General Hospital. Thomas Lavan a 52 year old blacksmith for Fitchburg Railroad died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after a train backed onto him near Prison Point. He lived at 1099 Cambridge Street Cambridgeport.

John Bishop United States Cordage Company Brighton Massachusetts General Hospital Bishop Western Avenue Thomas Lavan Prison Point Lavan Fitchburg Railroad Cambridge Street Cambridgeport

City Worker Struck by Electric Cart in Washington Street Accident

William McCorkle a 52 year old city employee was riding a cart on Washington street yesterday afternoon when it was struck by an electric vehicle. He was thrown to the ground and his left leg fractured by the wheel He is hospitalized at City Hospital. He resides at 27 Webber Street Roxbury.

William McCorkle Washington Street City Hospital McCorkle Webber Street Roxbury

Charlestown Man Falls From Window Fractures Leg

Timothy Hickey aged 28 of 108 Water Street Charlestown suffered a fall from a third floor window about 8 PM while under the influence. He fractured his left thigh and was taken by Dr McDonald to Massachusetts General Hospital.

Timothy Hickey Water Street Charlestown McDonald Massachusetts General Hospital

Tragic Train Injury In Ashland Sees Teen Amputated

Peter Webster aged 17 from Quebec fell from a moving Boston and Albany freight train at Ashland yesterday. His foot was crushed and amputated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police allege he was stealing a ride on the train.

Peter Webster Artillery Street Quebec Boston & Albany Railroad Ashland Massachusetts General Hospital Webster

Road accident in East Boston injures Anthony Heron

Anthony Heron a 39 year old teamster of 133 Everett street East Boston was driving along Lowell street at 445 yesterday afternoon when his wagon was struck by an unknown team. He was thrown to the ground sustaining injuries to his left arm and shoulder and was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital by patrol wagon from Joy street station.

Anthony Heron Everett Street Boston Lowell Street Heron Massachusetts General Hospital Joy Street

Dray Load Accident Injures Louis Gluk at Franklin Park

Louis Gluk aged 28 living at 23 Travers street was unloading stone from a dray at Franklin Park when a heavy stone fell and fractured his left leg. He refused hospital care and was taken home by police ambulance.

Louis Gluk Travers Street Franklin Park

Taunton Man Injured in City Collision

Patrick Branfield of Taunton was crossing Harrison Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue when struck by an unknown carriage driver at 6 15 pm. He sustained injuries to his legs and was taken to City Hospital.

Patrick Branfield Taunton Harrison Avenue Massachusetts Avenue City Hospital

Fall River Man Loses Leg After Train Incident

Joseph A. Conroy 27, a steam fitter of 132 South Main Street Fall River, attempted to board a moving New York New Haven Hartford train at Braintree yesterday and fell beneath the cars. His leg was severely crushed and amputated at the knee.

Joseph A. Conroy

Child Burns After Playing With Matches in Charlestown

Six year old Jeremiah McGonigle of 41 Carey street Charlestown caught clothes on fire while playing with matches. He sustained serious burns to arms back and chin and was taken to City Hospital by police ambulance after Dr Duff treated him at home yesterday afternoon.

Jeremiah McGonigle Carey Street Charlestown Duff

Czar Falls Into Grave Health Crisis

London dispatch reports the Russian Czar's condition as very grave with extreme weakness and constant drowsiness. He frequently falls asleep during meals and must be aroused, but hope remains that he will survive the winter.

London

Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dr Dewey

Free examinations and medical attendance available for all during hard times. Dr Dewey the specialist will continue services at Offices 7 and 8 Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours are 9 to 1 and 2 to 6 and 6 to 8 pm with Sunday 10 to 4 pm. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.

Dewey Hotel Pelham Boylston Street

Losses feared as gales sweep St Pierre banks

Fishermen fear many vessels were lost with all hands after recent gales. nearly 400 vessels in the French banking fleet damaged. Sailors may abandon fishing for the season. The Gloucester schooner Martha C. was lost at the Bay Islands but the crew were saved.

ST. John’s N. F St. Pierre Martha C Bay Islands

Not a whaler sunk near Newport after storm report

Steamer Cygnet arrived from New Bedford noting a whaler Hattie E. Smith reportedly foundered near Micham Point. Two masts visible, but captain says they belong to a coaster and not a vessel typical of whalers. Wreckage observed nearby.

Newport R. I Cygnet New Bedford Micham Point Hattie E. Smith

VESSEL TURNED TURTLE NEAR ISLES OF SHOALS

Gloucester reports a vessel about eighty tons bottom up nine miles east of the Isles of Shoals. The schooner General Cogswell from the banks passed yesterday. No name observed. hull six to eight feet below waterline.

Gloucester General Cogswell Isles of Shoals

Sail flotilla sighted near Handkerchief Shoals signals vessel loss

A patrol at Monomoy reported a mast with sail fragment drifting east over the shoals. This suggests the probable loss of an unknown vessel and crew in the southwest gale of Wednesday afternoon near Handkerchief Shoals.

Monomoy

French Mail Steamer Amerique Wrecked at Guadaloupe

Mail advices from Jamaica report the French steamer Amerique driven ashore off Point a Pitre Guadaloupe after weathering a cyclone. At Antigua a sloop wrecked with three lives lost and at St Kitts several small crafts perished with ten men drowned.

Halifax N. S Jamaica Point-a-Pitre Guadaloupe Antigua St. Kitts

Schooner Sarah L. Davis Reaches New London After Reef Storm

The schooner Sarah L. Davis captained by Pat tershall arrived at New London from Bangor with lumber after weathering a storm on Bartlett's Reef. She previously ran ashore there, losing one anchor and being carried across the reef.

New London Conn Sarah L. Davis Pattershall Bangor New York Bartlett’s Reef

Bell buoy replaced after wash ashore at Point Judith

Steamer Cac tus returned from a cruise to Point Judith with the bell buoy washed ashore Wednesday. It had two holes stove in it. A replacement buoy was placed in position today.

New London Cactus Point Judith

Colcord Shooner Broken in Two at Sea Reef

The schooner Clara E. Colcord ran ashore on Cornfield Reef near New London and is a total loss. She is broken in two with anchors chains rigs and sails removed. The cargo cannot be recovered. insurance is held by Boston and New York underwriters.

New London Conn Clara E. Colcord Cornfield Reef Colcord Boston New York

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