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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1895
Page
2
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury W E Curtis met with sub treasury officials and visited J P Morgan Co but offered no new information on the gold deposit schedule or the treasury reserve. He plans to depart New York for Bar Harbor at 1 PM and said he had not spoken with Mr Morgan.
The school committee authorized up to 10000 for wooden temporary accommodations in yard spaces and allotted 70000 from a 500000 corpus for various schoolhouse projects. Henry L Pierce area needs added accommodations. Gibson district grammar schoolhouse accepted under contract terms. John F. Dwight named master at Hart School. DPhilbrick promoted to sub-master. evening drawing schools officers re elected.
In Malden District Court Captain Robert Tarr was tried on two counts of felonious assault against Maggie Bruce, the 19-year-old daughter of Robert Steedman. The judge discharged Tarr, after defense and government witnesses highlighted Tarr’s good reputation and questioned the accuser’s credibility.
Revere reports a surge in pupils mirroring Boston as 1370 children attend the first day. Beachmont has overflow in first grade with 35 pupils. Winthrop Centre also overfull, with Shurtleff building providing extra rooms. Three teachers needed. principal Pearce is welcomed. Citizens recognize need for added accommodations per Superintendent Putney. School committee aims to act quickly on his recommendations.
In Waterbury Connecticut Judge Cowell bound over Antonio Spadola in $1000 bonds for trial in the Superior Court on a charge of shooting Nichlo Errico in the neck on July 3. The case drew Italian witnesses into a tense trial with threats to Special Policeman Charles Fiore during intermission. Fiore faces Mafia threats and will receive police protection as Errico’s injuries threaten possible fatality.
The Rev George Ware Briggs D D of Cambridge an early Unitarian leader dies at Half Way Pond Plymouth aged about 80 He was born in 1810 and educated at Boston University and Harvard Divinity He served Fall River Plymouth Salem and Austin Street Unitarian Church and leaves four children Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM in Plymouth
Victoria B C Sept 10 The sealing schooner Beatrice of Vancouver arrived last night after being seized Aug 20 by the US steamship Rush for improper log entries on seals and for suspected firearms use within prohibited limits Captain Qhleon is also suspected of involvement The Beatrice says schooner Aineka is coming home under seizure.
Gloucester reports Ocean Lodge 91 I O O F marks its fiftieth anniversary with a parade through the streets led by the Gloucester National Band. Grand Lodge officers and visiting lodges from Olive Branch Charlestown Magnolia Manchester Essex Salem Rockport and Unity Salem attend. Joseph C. Shephard serves as chief marshal with an aide staff.
A parade featuring divisions from Salem Gloucester Beverly and Manchester ends at Odd Fellows Hall with a reception and a 600-seat banquet at Webster Hall. Levi Robinson presided as noble grand and Hon. Charles D. Brown spoke on Odd Fellowship praising its universal brotherhood and history from Baltimore 1819.
The Boston District Eclectic Medical Society held a meeting last evening on Boylston Street. Dinner at 8 followed a paper by Dr. Pitts Edwin Howes on Hydro Therapy. He argued personal cleanliness and proper bath temperature as crucial to health and longevity.
Yesterday afternoon a minor crash at Bedford and Summer streets involved cabman Robertson driving a lady to the Gloucester boat and a Roxbury car. The rear of the cab was struck, a gear spring broken, but the cab was repaired enough to continue to the boat. The motorman’s quick stop prevented a more serious accident.
Mr. A Shuman trustee of the OReilly memorial fund received 37.50 to add to the monument fund for John Boyle OReilly from officers of the Old Mitchell Club James Fagan John Lamb Michael Mulvee John J Nolan John J Fannon and Thomas Corbett.
John O Mara of Stamford pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill his sister in law Mrs Mary O Mara in Criminal Superior Court Bridgeport. He received five years in the State Prison.
Supt Woodman and the Lowell Lawrence Haverhill directors hosted city officials from Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill here. Guests arrived in decorated electric cars and dined at Tanner's, then rode the Merrimac steamer. Attendees included Mayor Courtney Lowell Aldermen Dow Abercombie editor Murray and others. An autopsy on Mrs Cogleary showed no violence. remains released to undertaker Weave.
Frank Cowan of Williamsburg was severely injured when a rock blasting accident on D. E. Clary's farm caused a premature explosion. He suffered severe facial burns, the loss of part of a hand, and potential loss of an eye, with his condition listed as critical.
Providence police learned that the house burglarized by William Lamont, arrested with pawn tickets, belonged to Rev. Alexander H. Vinton of Worcester. Lamont was handed over to Worcester police today.
Senator John Sherman spoke at Springfield Ohio endorsing the Zanesville convention and urging Republican support. He attacked Democratic debt growth, praised the Republican tariff plan and McKinley administration, and called for a Republican legislature and Governor Foraker to secure a Republican future.
Governor Busiel announces candidacy for United States senator to replace Gallinger whose term ends next year. Gallinger aims to name his own successor with broad support from the New Hampshire delegation except Suloway whose position remains uncertain. The contest is expected to influence the future governorship and tense party maneuvering ensues.
Hon. G. A. Fuller of Ward 2 announces he will not seek renomination for the eighth Suffolk senatorial district. The district, comprising Wards 19, 22 and 26, has no obvious successor yet as Republicans face a filing deadline at 3 p.m. today.
dispute grows as Dedham Board of Health weighs whether bodies can be moved without notice as Hebrew custom requires a seven to fourteen day ceremony. Families like Warsafsky Kalish Harris argue they paid for their lots on the Dedham ridge and deserve notice and a permit before any alteration.
In a Superior Criminal Court session Judge Sherman sentenced Jacob Gilbert to one year in the House of Correction for larceny after a prior minor Municipal Court fine. Other outcomes include Mrs. Mary Banks for polygamy receiving one year in the Reformatory Prison for Women and Alfred Jenkins with Frank Farrington each getting eighteen months for robbery.
General delegates of the Elastic Gearing Weavers Amalgamated Association convened in East Hampton for their annual gathering. Officers elected included W. H. Ashley of Rockland as general president and Thomas Pollard of North Abington as general secretary, with reports noting the group’s excellent condition and routine business conducted. Delegates in attendance from Brockton, Bridgeport, Camden, Norwalk, and Chelsea joined the session.
Albany dispatch notes three trains carried with International Association of Ticket Agents members from the United States Mexico and Canada bound for Boston for their sixth annual convention. Over 400 members and families plus 400 guests met at Niagara Falls. The itinerary book features engraved tickets for both lines and Wagner Palace Car Company, with trips to Saratoga Lake George Nahant Bar Harbor and the White Mountains before returning home.
An advertisement touts Sanford's Ginger as a superior medicine using pure French pop and imported ginger. It warns against cheap substitutes and directs customers to seek the firm’s trademark on the wrapper. Sold widely by Potter Drue and Cuex Corp of Boston.
Postmaster Coveney announced a Washington department decision stating no Roxbury Crossing sub-station will be established for the present. The move reflects concerns over the cost, despite local advocacy by residents and business leaders for a Boston-linked sub-office.
Miles Kelly aged one fell from a third story window to the sidewalk in Fall River but sustained no serious injury. Bridget Considine aged 28, unmarried and employed at Fall River Laundry, died suddenly last evening from heart disease.
The Green Dragon at 38 and 40 Park Square will open at noon on Wednesday September 11. Businessmen will find the lunch counter unsurpassed in appointment and service by any restaurant or spa in the city.
Death notices list multiple Boston area passings from Sept 6 to Sept 10. William H Ladd's funeral is at Second Church Copley Square on Wednesday at noon with burial private. other obituaries include Sarah C Bacon infant, Henry N Booth, Edith L Cameron, Rose Corcoran, Frederick J Dumolin infant, Stanley D French, Patrick Graham, Donald Macdonald, Margaret Maher, Philip Sheehy, George Z Silsbee, plus a late funeral notice to follow.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a warrant in insolvency against carpenter John A. Gay of Revere Suffolk. Debtor’s debts and property transfers are forbidden. Creditors must meet October 25, 1895 at 2 PM in Boston to prove debts and select assignees. Deputy Sheriff Jeremiah G. Fennessy.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts notice lists Casper L. Hin of Boston as insolvent. Prohibits payment of debts or transfer of property, creditors to meet at Court of Insolvency in Boston on September 27, 1895 at 2 PM to prove estate. Jeremiah G. Fennessey, Deputy Messenger, Massachusetts.
A warrant in insolvency issues from the Court of Insolvency for Suffolk against Charles I Key of Chelsea. Debts and property deliveries to the Court of Insolvency at Pemberton Square Court House in the afternoon. Fred H. Seavey Deputy Sheriff.
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