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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1892
Page
7
In a court proceeding recorded as case 3495, the jury waived a scheduled session in the Blodgett versus Vv matter. No further details on charges or outcomes were provided in the available text.
TOTICE is hereby given that the subscribers have been duly appointed executors of the will of CHARLES EDWARD POWERS, late of Boston, in the county of Suffolk, deceased, and have taken upon themselves that trust by giving bonds as the law directs. All persons having demands against the estate of said deceased are required to exhibit the same, and all persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make payment to the executors.
A report notes a planned Odd Fellows hall rally for Henderson failed with few listeners as Read withdrew and Doyle gains editorial support from Cambridge Press. It cites party disorder from Read’s leadership and claims about Democrats shifting votes, plus local race updates and a knife incident involving Officer Butcher.
The Danish steamship Island reached New York with 32 first class 33 second cabin and 515 steerage passengers. Captain Skoodt reports a death, Anna Halversen aged 24 of Norway, from consumption. Ship held for baggage disinfection and passenger examination under twenty days retention rule.
Marriages notice from this city reports Frederick J. Alley of Jamaica Plain to Mary G daughter of Dr H Ahlborn of Marlborough street. Also George T. Potter wed Helene L Simmonds and James B B Smith of Roxbury married Hannah M Holmes of Plymouth.
Death notices from Oct 29 include Mrs Ann Socaw widow of Richard W Henshaw and others. Diphtheria claimed Helen McKechnie seven weeks old daughter of Bernice F and Justina B McKechnie. Jessie Poer beloved friend of Arthur T and a McIn. Lorenzo S McIntire died Oct 38. William D Stratton aged 63. Colonel Nathaniel Tracy Sheafe aged 77 born Portsmouth NH 1815.
Dorchester rallies continue nightly in Ward 24 as the Humphrey banner faces a strong challenge from McNary and McEttrick factions. Preparations move ahead for Savin Hill Yacht Club’s upcoming ball and supper, the Dorchester Club’s new home opening, and a marriage at St Peter's Church on Nov 2. Alice Clapp, perceived as a leading society figure, is highlighted after a recent reception.
John Studley former crossing tender at Allston dies in Newtonville after apoplexy. Harriet Telford dies at 451 Cambridge Street and to be buried at Evergreen. Rev C B Turner to officiate. Mrs Edward Waters Brown, 25, dies of meningitis. burial at Webster after 7:15 p.m. service by Rev Birnie. The second Maloney shop debate features George Harris and William Hall on tariffs. engagements planned with H G Etter and Dominick Mullen. Beacon Park.
J S Danforth of Rangely Lakes fame built a self powered floating hotel at New Smyrna Florida to host a two week hunting and fishing expedition beginning December 8 on the Hillsboro and Indian rivers. The plan includes all gear and outfitting with steamboat connections for shorter returns and trips.
B F Larrabee buys William H Zinn interest and acquires Partridge stores. Larrabee, with twenty three years in wholesale and retail dry goods, is known as a premier buyer of fancy goods silverware laces and handkerchiefs. Opening day today with special bargains and expanded premises to accommodate growth.
General Butler writes to B A Osgood of Wakefield, a member of the investigating committee for the Georgia Alabama Investment and Development Company. He states the property's valuation by the committee supports enough to reimburse shareholders if properly managed, excluding investment of property not carefully and legally valued.
The First Parish Unitarian Church in Waltham loses its pastor Dr E J Young after a twelve year tenure. He announced his resignation at today’s service and will not officiate further. He will stay in Waltham for now with no definite future plans.
In Boston Dr. Parker at 373 Columbus Avenue boasts high success in hernia treatment without trusses or painful operations. Specializing in women, he promises no cure no pay and minimal business disruption. Free examinations are offered daily from 10 to 2 and evenings from 6.
A special meeting of the Central Labor Union in Haverhill decided to consider uniting with shoe manufacturers to form a Board of Conciliation and Arbitration to settle employer employee disputes. Delegates selected to meet the manufacturers next Wednesday evening include T. D. Pome roy, T. S. Carter, Mary A. Mason, R. A. Clark and G. E. Dodge. They were authorized to push by law changes giving full voting rights when delegations are not present, aiming for a joint ballot to prevent strikes.
On Columbus Night crowds gathered near Commonwealth Avenue and Backus Park to honor Leif Ericson with torchlit pages and speeches. Professor Horsford defended the statue’s memory as Scandinavian groups voiced loyalty to America and its institutions on the fifth anniversary of the unveiling.
Judge Putnam in the United States Circuit Court last Saturday morning ruled that Asa P. Potter must stand trial on the indictment charging him with falsely certifying while president of the Maverick Bank. Indictments against French and Dana were not sustained.
A BACK BAY READER praises the Post for its comprehensive report of the University Club housewarming and its exhaustive list of attendees. The letter asserts thePost leads Boston papers in gathering and publishing news, noting three major morning papers and lauding the Post’s energy and determination. The date is October 29, 1892.
Fire alarms from Box 113 and ex 62 reported two distinct blazes. One fire on the second story of 149 West Second Street South Boston owned by Lawrence Tobin caused about $50 damage with unknown cause. The other fire occurred in a closet at the Hotel Thorndike on Boylston Street with about $10 damage and unknown origin.
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