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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1892
Page
8
The notice asserts that the store commits to selling only standard goods, with stated makes and prices for all items in the coming week. It claims no exaggeration or misrepresentation, aiming to prevent any buyer confusion or error.
New York Oct 25 John L Davenport chief supervisor of elections again failed to attend the special congressional committee meeting investigating his methods. Witnesses described warrants and payments approved in his name, with concerns about illegal arrests, exorbitant bail, and questioned accounts totaling 104128.
The ballot law commissioners met at the State House to review nominations. Michael J. Shea’s name was barred from the ballot for Cambridge’s third Middlesex district due to forged signatures on his papers. Epilogue witnesses testified that some signatures were not signed by the named individuals, while others authorized their names or claimed signatures were added with permission. The proceedings shifted to a Leary Moore contest, with witnesses, legal arguments, and a postponed ruling set for the next morning.
Judge Riddle in Common Pleas Court orders all Philadelphia banks with Iron Hall deposits to surrender the funds to Receiver Graham. The ruling directs immediate transfer of local Iron Hall assets held in city banks.
Late yesterday a collision on the Wisconsin division of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad near Palatine killed John Barron conductor and Thomas Curran brakeman of the gravel train.
The Long used Old State house aide speaks on the widely popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for the Shore Line express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
New York, Oct. 25 Professor William Swinton author of popular school books died suddenly at 252 West Eighty-fourth street last night. He apparently fell in a fit of apoplexy and was found face down on the floor this morning. About 60, born in Scotland, he came to the U S as a child and later became a professor at California State University. He leaves five children and had moved from Brooklyn to be near his physician for a chronic illness.
In Hampure on October 25 there were seven fresh cholera cases and one death. The report notes the outbreak continued to spread locally with health authorities monitoring the situation.
Readers are invited to report observations on the POSTs growth and to count papers on morning transit in Boston and vicinity. Comments should compare papers fairly and relate any notable remarks, scenes, or incidents observed regarding the paper’s expansion or impact.
The twelfth anniversary celebration of Winthrop Council No. 538 Royal Arcanum of South Boston drew a large cheerful crowd at Odd Fellows Hall. A promenade concert ran 8 to 9 with J. Howard Richardson's Orchestra, featuring Mr. Wm. H. Milliken, Miss N. A. Moore, and Gertie Coleman among performers. An address by District Deputy E T. Grant followed by a grand dance concluded the evening, with a large volunteer committee overseeing reception and arrangements.
Murray serves as chairman with James E. Pray and several others listed as officers. The Winthrop Council, organized twelve years ago, ranks as a major influential body in the peninsula district with Michael J. Murray as Regent and James F. Walsh as Secretary among a roster including John M. French, Edward T. Roche, James F. Creed, and Joseph L. Ecker as musical director.
Judge Fesenden presides as District Attorney Moody outlines bribery charges in a Lawrence alderman license scandal. Witnesses Doyle Gallagher Bolton testify to a morning vote setup for 44 licenses, with Weldon claiming he paid Alderman Bolton $1000 for a liquor license. The judge adjourned the matter to continue tomorrow.
The Norwegian steamer Normand, sailing from Nagasaki to Singapore, was wrecked on a Pescadores Island during the typhoon that claimed the Bokhara. Two survivors are confirmed, with others presumed to have escaped but not yet heard from.
In Boston and surrounding towns, multiple couples wed in October ceremonies. Notable unions include Wallace D. Gunn with Mary Frances Brown, Peter Rinn with Celia Wolmer, and Dr. Andrew Porter Biddle with Grace Wilkins. Additional weddings occurred in Somerville Westboro and Longwood with accompanying clergy.
Representative Ashley of Westfield reports strong Democratic outlook for Governor Russell reelection and a large vote in Hampden county. He notes Carroll as a popular lieutenant governor candidate, predicts Buckley’s Senate win, and cites his own reelection bid and legislative work on highways farmers labor bills and trout sales against intra party opposition.
In East Boston and surrounding towns during October multiple notices report deaths and funeral details. Names include Charles O. Brooks John Berger Isabel M Crawford James H Fagin Charles W V Foote Jeremiah King Fannie M Savage Grace Y Smith Elizabeth W Scott William Aspinwall Franklin Briggs Albert Fitch William D Stratton Nathaniel Woodman Forrest P Watson Daniel Whitaker William D Smith and others with ages spanning 12 to 80 plus. Funeral arrangements reference residences and dates for services.
A long list records marriage certificates issued by the register on October 25, naming couples such as James H. Sampson and Margaret Devine, Charles E. Giles and Etta L. Sherburne, Eugene Rogers and Mary Gallagher, Daniel McPhee and Mary McNeil, Michael J. Martin and Catharine Early, and others including Elmer J. Allen and Carrie Jatchelder, John Williams and Sarah Morrison, among additional pairs.
Marriages announced by the registrar list newlywed couples. On Oct. 24 Rev F L Flanagan joined John J Donovan to Honora E Mahony. On Oct.22 Rev C B Johanson joined Simon Robin to Adele Erickson. On Oct.22 J P Charles V Jaeger joined William E Behmanta to Christine Wagner.
In this city, October 20 Lizzie Adams aged 53. October 25 Margaret widow of Patrick Loughlin aged 57. October 23 Timothy Murphy aged 60. October 22 Reuben Rice aged 81. October 22 Jeremiah King aged 71. October 22 James Sullivan aged 45. October 23 Mary Wells aged 49.
Frank R. Thompson was held for trial in the Superior Court after a private hearing before Judge Baldwin at Brighton. Bail was set at 1000 dollars. Witnesses included Georgie Hale and her father George S. Hale, her sister Carrie, Mrs. Mugford, and others.
News from Barcelona reports its fall and Crespo's forces securing the Bermudez state in eastern Venezuela. General Yaguayracuto and his subordinate officers were captured after the last strong opposition to the Legalistas.
In New York on Oct 25 Justice Barrett signed orders for discontinuance of five actions between Frederick N Blanc and his wife Elizabeth, with the divorce case remaining unresolved after the parties settled all others out of court.
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