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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
2
The editorial urges raising a relief fund for the widow of John W. Wills, left destitute with six children after the East Boston tragedy. It calls on Protestants and Catholics to contribute and says the Post will collect and deliver the funds to the bereaved family.
Robert Fair killed his wife Maggie at 507 Third avenue during last night then shot himself. Fair, a prosperous insurance agent, had a history of heavy drinking and brutal beatings. Maggie had left him, stayed with her sister, then returned to retrieve clothing before both bodies were found this morning in a pool of blood.
The State Board of Trade with 175 members and press, guided by Governor Cleaves, arrived in Houlton by the Bangor & Aroostook line to tour the area. The four hour, 140 mile journey featured decorated locomotives, a 35 minute North Twin Dam stop, and a civic reception with local bands and officials.
Interesting exercises connected with the ordination of the Rev John B Lewis 3d were held in the Congregational Church this evening. He was born in Reading, 37 years old, a Harvard College and Andover Theological Seminary graduate, appointed by the Home Missionary Society to be pastor of the Congregational Church at Erwin South Dakota.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.
The Bay State DAR held its first state convention at Old South Church with flags, tri color festoons, and a red rose centerpiece. The morning opened with The Star Spangled Banner sung by attendees, led by honorary State regent Miss Rebecca Warren Brown, and afternoon honors shared by Mrs. Daniel Lothrop and Mme. Anna Von Rydingsward, regent of the Boston Tea Party chapter.
Miss Brown spoke on lineal descent and the duty of women to patriotic service in future paths. The gathering in Parker House included remarks by state regents, a resignation accepted from Mrs Green, and speeches by Winslow Warren and Colonel Henry A. Thomas on civic memory and national stability.
The piece highlights James Flagg of Boston printing the first book on American paper engraved by Paul Revere in 1764. It covers a Massachusetts Colonial Wars gathering with speeches by Francis E. Bott and John Fiske, musical pieces by the Cecilia Club, and a regent appointment at a Danvers DAR meeting, with a Massachusetts state regent to be appointed at the Continental Congress in Washington.
Carney Hospital in South Boston reports a relief fund of 2381.19 dollars turned over to the hospital, helping to reduce a winter indebtedness approaching 10,000 dollars. The hospital houses 200 to 300 patients, with only about one eighth paying, while daily care, meals, clothing and medicines are provided free. Annual running costs run around 40,000 dollars, with income from paying patients never exceeding 15,000. It remains notable as the city’s only hospital treating incurable cases.
Quincy holds a four day fête on the Charles Francis Adams estate to benefit Quincy City Hospital. H M Federden opens at 1 PM praising the hospital and its benefactor William B Rice. Activities include band concert fireworks dancing a dramatic show and a firemen’s parade and contests.
Stockholders of the Boston and Albany railroad re elected the twelve directors from last year at Union Hall. Albert C Houghton of North Adams was added to the slate. John Cummings C S Sargent and Samuel Hoar were empowered to approve bonds or notes over twelve months with their certificates sufficient. About fifty shareholders attended the Fitchburg meeting at Hor ticultural Hall and re elected eleven directors, with D Codman added to the card.
In Springfield on September 3 a Boston and Maine train struck three men walking on the tracks in Chicopee. Patrick Farrell 26 a weaver from Webster Michael Craig a spinner from Harrisville Rhode Island and Edward McCann a weaver from Reading New Jersey died at the scene. A companion named John McGuire escaped.
Leaders claim unity despite party split as New York delegation fights over one fifth representation. Grace-Fairchild Democrats quit hall while platform calls for local home rule, fair taxation, sound money, civil reform, and Cuban independence sympathy. Ex governor Flower lauds Republican faults and Wilson era gains.
The convention adjourned sine die at 2 19 pm. James W Hinckley was reelected chairman and Senator Hill praised the platform as excellent while ex Governor Flower predicted broad support for the State ticket. General King Norton Chase and others received favorable notes from Hinckley on the ticket lineup.
R P Baker’s Somerville blacksmith shop drew attention when Martin L Tower from Boston entered swinging a sledge hammer in a frantic, insane display. He dropped the hammer when approached, then waited peaceably and was moved to police headquarters where he was placed in a cell.
The Golf Club of South Boston and Dorchester held its first annual dance last evening at Union Park Hall. The hall featured tropical plants and bunting while the concert section drew loud encores. Floor direction by Edward Gorman with John Holland as assistant and James Gray as chief aide. Waverly Orchestra provided the music and dancing continued late.
Raymond buys large stocks for less than half price. His latest purchase was F S S Small Co stock of fine boots and shoes worth about 25000 dollars. The mammoth Washington street store near Bromfield street draws crowds as bargains attract shoppers daily.
Governor Greenhalger will deliver the opening address at the first session of the Parliament of Man next Wednesday at noon in Park Street Church vestry. James Logan Gordon will state the design of organizing the parliament. Temple Quartet will render selections, O J Hackett will sing The Star Spangled Banner. No admission fee and all are welcome. Sessions run daily from 12 to 1 for a month with no meetings on Sundays.
Miss Helen Louise Farquhar and Mr Harry A Titus wed at the bride’s Newton home at noon yesterday. Rev Francis N Peloubet of Auburndale officiated. Maid of honor was Miss Clara Beatrice Farquhar. Best man was Nathan Clifford of Portland. Ushers included C A Writhington Newport Frank Farquhar Newton William Farquhar New York and R D Ware Boston. A large reception followed with guests from Newport Boston Cambridge Brookline and the Newtons.
In federal court yesterday the jury in the James R. Francis case reported a hung verdict on the charge of passing a counterfeit silver dollar. The trial centered on alleged circulation of the fraudulent coin and related intents.
A minor fire broke out last evening at Henry Traiser & Co.'s cigar factory at 121 and 127 Court Street. The blaze started when a curtain blew against a gas jet and Box 21 was rung in to summon help.
A. P. Cor tell’s stable burned in Rockport Maine this evening. Ten horses and thirty pigs perished in the blaze. The property was only partially insured.
The trip to New York via Albany and the Hudson River, returning on the Fall River Line, is scheduled for October 8. The itinerary highlights a full day of city sights and return travel by the famed steamer line.
Paris reports 1600 African troops may join French Madagascar expedition. provisioning spoiled by Majunga tides. Vatomandry note says many men invalided by jigger worm. A railway contractor fails to cross the swamp route.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sherman opens the trial of Jeremiah Donahue for manslaughter after a fatal Aug. 5 incident on Vaughan avenue Dorchester. Witness Margaret Kelley testifies her husband was killed in his own yard as Donahue and family dispute unfolds. Trial resumes today with Mary Kelley’s testimony detailing further blows and the sequence of events surrounding the death of Michael J. Kelley.
Harry W. Turner waived examination in Municipal Criminal Court before Judge Brown on two complaints. He faced an assault with intent to rob charge from May 22 and a larceny of a pocketbook and money from August 18, both alleged against Nora E. Buckley and Mary E. Welby. He is held $700 for the October grand jury of the Superior Court.
Fall River police commissioners will tour liquor license premises starting Thursday afternoon. With a population over 89,000, the city may grant fifteen additional licenses.
Public installation of Pentalpha Royal Arch Chapter officers at Masonic Hall conducted by Most Excellent Grand High Priest J. Gilman Waite with assistance from Right Excellent Grand Secretary Sejanus Bowen. Banquet and dance followed the ceremony.
Thomas Dunn, 68, a shoe maker of 132 Chatham Street, was struck by an engine and killed at the Pleasant Street crossing in Lynn this afternoon. Gates were down at the Boston and Maine crossing.
The Boston and Albany announces a October 8 excursion to New York, described as the best value for the money ever arranged by the line and offering notable affordability and appeal for travelers.
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