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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1895
Page
2
Advice on recovery from consumption stresses temperament and exercise plus continuous cod liver oil emulsion with hypophosphites. Advocates early use of Scott's Emulsion to halt wasting and start repair, noting emulsification aids absorption and digestion for better potency.
Seven thousand students plus six brass bands celebrated Prince Bismarck’s 80th birthday at the Amuehle castle in Friedrichsruhe. Delegations from Hamburg Bremen and university professors met him sharing tributes while crowds cheered from verandas and the park. He spoke of Germany unity and thanked Hamburg for steadfast support as torches bands and bouquets lit the night.
The Orpheus society hosted a grand feast in honor of Bismarck, noting a vibrant German cultural gathering with prominent community members in attendance.
Hamburg reports festive celebrations after the Big 1’ night. Banks bridges and state buildings glow with candles and electric lights since seven. Streets fill with merrymakers as societies hold banquets and parades pass through Friedrichsruhe sites. Students presented Bismarck with a carved beer barrel bearing portraits of the prince.
At midnight the new statue of Prince Bismarck in Augustus Platz was unveiled as the square and surrounding streets glowed with electric lights. A procession of several thousand people filled the streets to mark the ceremony.
The Daily News Berlin correspondent reports an American lady sent Prince Bismarck a lock of George Washington's hair in a small gold box as a gift dated April 1. The item highlights transatlantic tribute to the German statesman.
ST PAUL Minn April 1 The Legislature today passed a resolution congratulating Prince Bismarck on his 80th birth day.
Berlin reports the Emperor will travel to Kiel on Wednesday to witness the launching of a new cruiser to be christened Bismarck.
Harry Ellis superintendent of the Cambridge Manual Training School died at his Chauncy Street home after two weeks of illness. Once a workshop instructor, he led the city gift school built by Frederick H. Rindge, earning respect for strict but kind leadership and devoted care of the students.
The Cambridge Manual Training School board met to decide on funeral actions for Superintendent Harry Ellis. A public service will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at the school hall with private service at his home. Revs. Alexander McKenzie David Beach and Charles Biddle will officiate. The glee club will perform and graduates of the school may bear pallbearers. Frederick H. Rindge, founder, was notified yesterday and has not yet replied.
John Bassen an oysterman of East Norwalk has haunted Water and River streets nightly frightening women. Judge Rose ordered his commitment after the arrest in South Norwalk.
The Boston city council ended an eight to three deadlock over a $12,000 Fourth of July celebration appropriation. The Common Council approved the bill after changes from Messrs Dyar Flood Presho and Witt, with Alderman Barry and others opposing. A police board letter supported funding the police force without overexpansion until the appropriation passed.
An advertisement urges readers to cleanse and enrich the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla as spring begins. It claims the season brings impurities and weak health, causing eruptions nervousness sleeplessness and poor appetite, and promises a stronger system for summer.
A lengthy advisory describes spring fatigue and nervous prostration with symptoms like insomnia, weakness, loss of appetite, and irritability. It cites Dr. Greene’s Nervura as a treatment and warns of possible long term consequences if untreated, urging immediate safety and health action. A Boston city report later discusses street work, police facilities, and public safety measures.
The First Baptist Church of Hampton Falls NH received a gift after Sunday service. Harmons B Towle announced the donation from Mrs Walter B Aiken of the Joshua Janvrin homestead land and buildings to be used as a parsonage in memory of her grandfather.
Boston and Cambridge members clash over a rapid transit subway plan while a fraternal certificate assignment bill divides opinion. The House postpones the transit vote to Wednesday and passes a fraternal assignments bill 75 to 40 despite concerns about elder care and for-profit institutions. Senate hearings on a drug analyst bill end with a 7 to 13 defeat, halting third reading.
State House observers expect no action on the Brookline Gas Company investigation petition as rules committee members debate its merit. Senator Dana Malone is absent, and opponents say the move serves only corporate spite without solid evidence. Joe Wall of Cambridge is linked to the petition, though stock ownership in Brookline is disputed.
Frances Christcherson daughter of Corban Barnes of Plymouth and wife of Daniel P. Christcher of Boston, about 48, leaped from the cap log at Atwood’s lumber yard. A man pulled her from three feet of water but the Medical Examiner could not revive her. She had recent nervous treatment in Boston and arrived for a visit.
North Adams April 1. Briggsville woollen mill employees arrive to find they are locked out. After requests for restoration of the 9 percent wage cut during the downturn, the company appears to refuse increase and prefers lockout to a strike. Workers meet and decide to remain out until the raise is granted.
Lexington votes at a special town meeting on April 1 to appropriate 5000 for a steam fire engine and 1100 for street lights. Four thousand dollars is allotted for an April 19 celebration and 200 for related expenses. The town also votes to light Massachusetts avenue to the Arlington line.
A dispatch from Victoria de las Tunas reports a rebel band of sixty men under Capote routed by troops near the city. The pursuit continues as forces press the manhunt through Santiago province. The note ends with an advertisement for the American Wringer Co. of the city.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts issues a Messenger's Notice in Suffolk. A warrant in insolvency against Tucker N Lemery, cigar and tobacco dealer of Boston, is issued. Debts cannot be paid or property transferred. Creditors must meet at Court House, Pemberton Square, Boston, on April 12, 1895 at 2 PM to prove debts and appoint assignees.
Wasteful insolvency notices list ALANSON M L LIPS and BENJAMIN M B with meetings of creditors set for April 12 1895 at Boston Court of Insolvency. Robert E Maguire and Pinkham provide notices with debtor assets and claims procedures outlined.
The ceremony took place March 30 at All Souls Church Unitarian in Milton Massachusetts with Rev Rod erick Stebbins officiating. George Christopher Riggs and Kate Douglass Wiggin, both of New York City, were married.
A compilation of death notices and funeral details for Nellie J. Donovan Eleanor Meliid Adams Mary K Bacon Charles B Baker Priscilla Warland Bigelow Anna Cushing Samuel Darling Mary A Dill Nicholas Doyle James Baldwin Field Emma Godfrey Louisa Grothusen Johanna Hartnett Cornelius F O Connor with funeral arrangements and addresses in Roxbury Ashmont Newton Cambridge Somerville East Boston Charlestown and Camden Washington area dates in March and April with ages and family relations provided
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