01 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1893
Page
1
A fragment advertises Easter purchases with bold pricing on hats and accessories. It mentions items like plum hats at $1.95 and suggests ongoing values, inviting shoppers to try the store for seasonal buys.
The Times previews Robert Appleton's upcoming novel Philip St Clare a sequel to Mrs Harry St John. It mocks Back Bay social life portraying a clubman with a bleached blonde and the entanglements surrounding Paderewski and Mrs Sampson. The author’s identity remains an open secret.
The notice lists Lamson and Hubbard at 90 and 92 Bedford Street as the firm address.
Washington forecast for Saturday calls for fair in the morning in New England with light local showers in the evening and warmer temperatures. Eastern New York can expect warmer conditions with southwest winds and possible afternoon or night showers, followed by cooler fair weather Sunday.
Cutcaco March 1 William Blunck aged 14 and Thomas Lavienne aged 15 were sentenced to forty years in the penitentiary for the May 15 1892 murder of Albert Eckroth. The pair held up Eckroth on Western avenue shot him through the heart and robbed a watch. Their youth spared them the death penalty.
The whiskey is advertised as having natural flavor and absolute purity suitable for family and medicinal purposes. It is stated to be for sale by druggists, growers, and reliable liquor dealers.
Midnight claim by Boston Carriage Makers Union No 9 that the strike will end at once. A conference with three large manufacturers led to an agreed settlement with one firm ordering full staff back to work Monday. Union executives declare the victory closes the dispute and others will follow.
Nebraska lawmakers report sufficient testimony to impeach four state officers including Secretary of State J. C. Allen and Attorney General G. Hastings for malfeasance amid evidence of state hospital supply graft. Judge Pond signs partial impeachment for Allen Humphrey and Hastings. A resolution seeks articles of impeachment in the Supreme Court.
The American Press filed articles of incorporation in Trenton New Jersey announcing capital stock of 2 500 000. Incorporators include Orlando J Smith Albert P Langley Robert Williams Albert Lawson and James M Emerson from several major newspapers.
Montreal experienced a major blaze on March 31 marking the third in thirty days. The firms burned were James McDougall & Co tailors trimmings James L I Wardlow leather findings Minto Lavighe & Co and Thomas Samuel & Son thread and yarns. Total loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
Timothy Beers Townsend died in the Buckingham Hotel in New York on March 21. Born in New Haven in 1836, he graduated from New Haven Medical College at 23, studied surgery in Dublin Edinburgh and Paris, and became a renowned American surgeon. He led New Haven Hospital during the war and later served as chief consulting surgeon for the New Haven railroad system.
Rome March 31 The Vatican announced the Pope will not grant audiences to any royal personages of the Roman Catholic faith attending the silver wedding of King Humbert and Queen Margaret or to representatives of Catholic sovereigns. No such rule applies to Protestant sovereigns attending.
The assistant meteorological observer positions at weather bureau stations outside Washington are moved to the classified service and the Civil Service Commission will examine applicants. The first Washington exam is set for April 11. Outside Washington, exams may be taken at the same locations and dates as other departmental tests.
Amos Iowa March 31 a collision occurred at Moingona just west of Boone at eight o clock last night involving dancing girls from the Sultan of Solo five carloads of Japanese building material and exhibits for the World's Fair were among the vehicles involved in the crash no injuries are reported but the incident disrupted transportation in the area.
Admiral Gherardi arrived at Fort Monroe this morning at 10 o clock aboard the Philadelphia Baltimore Yorktown Vesuvius and Cushing. The notable naval gathering landed in Virginia as part of a show of force and orders were expected in the afternoon.
New York address reports no meeting of locked out clothing cutters. AFL President Gompers says no law can force purchase or work. Knights of Labor blamed for siding with the Clothing Manufacturers Association as leaders pocket power. Brooklyn Assembly 2904 condemns 2855 for aiding manufacturers. Four Knights to quit work Saturday at a clothing firm.
Port land Oregon March 31 An attempt to wreck the north bound Southern Pacific train near Drain failed after George E Richardson a laborer from Drain found a rail on the trestle attacked by five men knocked unconscious and pushed from the bridge. He flagged the overland train and the crew found the missing rail. Passengers raised a $100 purse for Richardson. Authorities suspect revenge on the railroad for white workers being discharged and Japanese being employed.
Paris Tex March 81 Despatches from Antlers report looming trouble as militia at Goodland and Locke’s men at Antlers fortify ridges and barricades. Whiskey-tainted militia growl for action while Governor Jones’ delayed arrival sparks unease amid a near riot at camp.
Secretaries Gresham and Carlisle report the Behring Sea arbitration has expended a little more than half of the $200,000 congressional appropriation. Payments include full allowances to the agent counsel and arbitrators, portions of their expenses, and costs for case preparation, evidence collection, printing and related work at Washmcrox on March 31.
Mr Barrett's delegates meet in Room 12 at Young's for an informal conference. Speaker Barrett maintains tight control over his supporters as Mayor Hayes seeks defections to win a convention majority. Gould of Melrose presided, Stover of Charles Town was secretary, and a uniformed guard barred nondelegates from entry.
The advertisement claims spring dizziness dullness and tired feeling hail from impure blood. Pimples boils and other symptoms are said to vanish with Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as a universal remedy. It purportedly cures scrofula salt rheum and all debility linked to impure blood.
A reader describes years of illness with unclear diagnosis and ineffective medicines. After starting Hood's Sarsaparilla, they report marked improvement and recovery from an all run down state to good health, noting a significant weight gain from a prior low.
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