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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
6
In Brockton on October 21 Secretary McSherry of the Sole Fasteners' Union says he warned members against gathering near strike shops. He denounces last night's affair and fears possible trouble. Boland and Kane, arrested near T. D. Barry & Co.'s factory, had their cases continued in Police Court.
Daniel G. Tenney was held up on Scotland road by three men. He fought back as bullets struck his left hand and right foot. The robbers seized $37 and fled. Tenney reached J Otis Winkley’s farm and was taken to hospital where doctors amputated his foot above the ankle.
Washington October 21 The Catholic University board of Directors adjourned its final session with Monsignor Schroeder remaining in place The statement by Monsignor Conaty rector and board secretary notes Schroeder planned to resign in Germany but did not due to guidance from the holy father The board defers final decision to the holy father and voices regret over charges against Schroeder.
The New York Lyceum troupe opened The Mayflower by Louis N. Parker at Hollis Street Theatre. Joan Mallory loves Lord Gervase Carew as he seeks to win her in Plymouth amid Pilgrim roots. The cast included Miss Mannering as Joan and Frank R. Mills as Gervase, with Edward Morgan and Charles Walcot also prominent. The week features The Prisoner of Zenda and The Highwayman following, plus news on other shows and performers in Boston theater circles.
Reports from London say insurgent tribesmen held the Dargai ridge in the Samana range as British forces attacked yesterday. The engagement caused six officers and 100 men to be killed or wounded, with the enemy retiring to build fresh defenses nearby. News also notes Afridi masses in the Samphaga pass creating further concern.
Inspector Knox yesterday arrested a man giving the name George BR Tasker of Providence R 1 for picking the pocket of a lady in front of the Old South Church during the naval parade. He stole a pocketbook containing a small amount of money and papers. The officer caught him in the act and recovered the pocketbook.
Washington Oct 21 The President appointed Medical Director W K Van Reypen as surgeon general of the navy to succeed the late Bates. Van Reypen serves on the board of inspection and survey, a position he has held since 1904.
Advertises Fels-Naptha soap from ELS and Co Philadelphia as a substitute for hand washing and rubbing dirt by hand, promoting ease of cleaning clothes. Emphasizes the product as a superior washing aid for home use.
Dorchester's Chickatawbut Republican club at Young's Hotel hosted a heated discussion on the single chamber Dill. Speakers including Callender and Jesse M. Gove opposed the bill while Capen spoke for it. Attendees included local candidates and strong applause followed Mr. Gove's critique of centralized power.
In Dorchester, a speaker claimed Republican candidates would win and urged careful voting on the city charter amendment. He noted Boston’s era of progress and urged intelligent, well-considered ballots. The Municipal League’s president introduced Mr Capen, who praised Mr Gove and prepared to address the opposing side.
A speaker defends a proposed city reform bill arguing for a 38 member council with veto power by two thirds. He urges that nominees be fit and that the new plan reduces waste while preserving sovereign city rights.
The speaker argues against the bill, claiming it would reduce politicians' power by expanding the Board of Aldermen and empowering the mayor. He compares Brooklyn and Philadelphia governance and contends elections should pick the best men rather than party lines. Capen supports aldermen-at-large as a fair method.
In a closing note amid applause Mr. Capen says the bill is not ideal but a step forward and should be amended later. Then Jesse M. Gove, echoing Republican principles, criticizes mayoral control and laments council dynamics and population trends.
A Dorchester gathering critiques a state bill tied to a referendum. Speakers argue the lower house should originate finance measures, recall Burke and English precedent, and warn of poor grammar in the bill. The Chickasawbut Club backs, while Dorchester Lower Hills Club and Lauriat Avenue Club oppose.
The British steamer Wastwater from Savannah to Bremen put in at Halifax today with a cargo fire that has burned for three days. Crew have sprayed water into the hold since discovery Tuesday as flames rage beneath smoking cotton bales being offloaded into lighters. Captain Stephen steered for Dartmouth harbor, with Halifax fire department called to assist.
Anna Coughlan aged 65 of 14 Decatur Street was arrested by Inspectors Knox and Glidden in the shop of B. H. White & Co for shoplifting and escorted to police headquarters for booking. The scene drew pity from on duty officials as two detectives assisted her down the stairs.
The market opened firm then softened to a dull but strong tone with limited speculative activity. Copper and sugar draw attention with talks of price support and potential spurts. Brooklinend Co directors approve three $7000 houses on select lots, plans by Whitman & Hood, aiming to net 60 cents per foot on land. Sterling exchange remains quiet as money rates show 3 to 4 1/2 percent depending on terms.
Port land witness Maddocks testified before United States Commissioner Fiske about links to the gang of street letter box robbers. He provided letters with Ogle indicating Ogle as distributing agent and described gang mechanics and checks cashing by new recruits. Mrs. Atwood and Mathews were held for trial. Haynes identified Atwood in a $223.30 check incident.
The Yarmouth arrived with 96 passengers and cargo after a quick trip from Yarmouth. a rope entangled in its propeller required Diver Nickerson to free it. A British four masted bark near Cape Henry was noted, while Captain Richardson resumed duties in Brunswick with the Hannah after 27 years. The Ocean Steam Ship Company ships now bear a new house flag, and several vessels face mishaps from lumber carrying to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Reports mention the G. H. Perry 8 reaching St John in 32 hours, and ships like the John Paul and the Robert Dillon suffering weather and collision troubles along the Florida coast and Wolf Island Shoals. The Constitution relics shown in shop windows may be fakes, and Low's rigging appears at Union wharf near THE LANDSMAN.
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