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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1893
Page
6
An 18th century style ad quotes Professor Prosper De Pietra Santa of Paris praising Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract as a nutritious tonic and nutrient. The notice warns buyers against imitations and urges insisting on the genuine product with the proper neck label and signature.
Barrett and Hayes camps sit ready in Charlestown as the Republican delegates meet in the Ward 4 caucus dispute. Hayes challenges the caucus legality while Barrett backs pledges of fifty six delegates. Lodge’s absence draws criticism from Hayes supporters amid party tensions. Democrats decide their candidate after Republican results in Melrose.
Worcester April 8 reports that William F Holt 55 a Sterling Centre farmer hanged himself in the barn loft after a period of mental distress. He resided in Sterling Centre. No other persons involved.
The Post reports exclusive items including World’s Fair tickets with description and pictures, Herr Richter possibly chosen as Symphony Orchestra leader, and Boston and Albany railroad plans to shorten travel to New York. Also notes dog show photos, Post- Recorder relay riders, insider stock tips, a police raid on haut boys, Hart resignation despatch, and Hamlin appointment.
Details from March 27 battle at Alegrete reveal 1500 combatants with 500 killed and many wounded. Revolutionists hold entrenched ground as state troops retreat. Alegrete becomes insurgent base of operations. national government has not intervened.
The Boston Post announces a headwear contest inviting readers with large hats to submit measurements for a custom tile hat. Letters recount readers claiming oversized hats, with figures like 87 and 81 percent sizes cited, and a deadline set for 6 p.m. today to select a winner.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Charles S. Hamlin of Massachusetts and William C. Curtis of New York as assistant secretaries of the treasury. Other nominees include James H. Eckels for Comptroller of the Currency and James F. Meline as assistant treasurer.
A Wright street house fire in Woburn early today killed Margaret Began and badly burned Timothy and Hannah Began. Firemen rescued four Bradley sisters and Nellie Bowen from the third floor as the flames spread through the upper story. the house on Prospect and Mt. Pleasant was gutted with losses around 3500 dollars.
A March record details frequent electric car accidents in the West End, noting numerous injuries and property damage. Entries describe incidents involving pedestrians, drivers, passengers, and horses with victims treated at local hospitals, and some severe outcomes including amputations.
David L. Milliken a Malden Republican urges Democrats to support a worthy candidate if the Republican nomination is unworthy He endorses George F Foster of Everett as upright sound on finance and a good public speaker He argues Foster would beat Everett or Fred Willians and Higginson would be a strong Democratic pick against a weak Republican Hayes could defeat any Democrat if nominated.
The Chelsea Common Council met last night and appropriated 350 dollars for voting booths 1000 for Chelsea history printing 900 for Fourth of July celebration and 300 to purchase a horse for the fire department A committee was named to obtain the city solicitor's opinion on whether the council can compel all Chelsea street railroads to water their tracks
Fast Day services are scheduled at Shawmut Congregational Church on April 6 with residents encouraged to attend and reflect.
Charles Sumer Hamlin born in Boston on August 30, 1861, to a long line of Democratic supporters, rises from law career with Marcus Morton to political nominee. He shares ancestry with Major Eleazer Hamlin and descendant Hannibal Hamlin, with ties to Westford and Harvard, reflecting a lifelong Democratic alignment and public service.
W R Shaw longtime Lincoln National Bank cashier in Barn Missouri is under arrest after bank examiner found unbalancing items and Shaw confessed. Shortage around 12000 dollars, with possible 40000 dollars more hidden by debiting depositors. Shaw a respected local figure, alleged to have engaged in long running speculation.
The annual gathering at Wesleyan Hall elected officers for the new bank year with Gamaliel Branford as president J K Fellows as vice president and D Eldredge as secretary treasurer. The bank reports 898 members owning 63898 shares valued at 318560 with October 1851 shares maturing at 820519 and cost 138 yielding a profit of 6719. Over 15000 was sold to borrowers.
The Chelsea ladies have arranged a stained glass window designed by Miss Helen J. Gerish. Measuring about 5 by 10 feet, the piece features Chelsea’s history, city seal, water, Powder Horn Hill, and an oval with dates. It will be sent Thursday to the World’s Fair and placed in the Woman’s building.
Paris April 3 The Temps reports Italy will elevate its legation at Washington to full embassy following England and France. The move mirrors allied policy and signals stronger diplomatic status for Italy in the United States.
The Manet Land Associates announce a Fast Day sale of shore lots at Manet Beach Houghs Neck Quincy. They report strong past sales with about four hundred lots sold and five hundred houses built since 1890. Free Boston to beach tickets offered to callers at 82 Devonshire Street before Wednesday night.
Frank Davis, 46, widower, cut his throat with a razor in Windsor Locks this morning after days of despondency. He left a note stating he did not wish to be buried beside his wife and was found in the cellar of the boarding house. Davis previously attempted suicide by throat cutting four years ago.
Curcaco April 8 J L Snodgrass & Co long in provision pit on the Board of Trade went to the wall today with liabilities said to aggregate 75000 dollars and Simons & Co also failed.
The St James Young Men's C T A Society of Boston will host its twenty third annual Fast Day party in Cotillion Hall Mechanics building on Fast Day afternoon April 6. Buffin's Orchestra provides music. The society has moved from Odd Fellows hall to accommodate large attendance and past events promise continued success.
Mrs Nellie Collins of 82 Medford Street Charlestown died at Massachusetts General Hospital yesterday afternoon from injuries sustained in a home fire.
The fifth annual meeting and banquet of the Massachusetts Normal Art School Association was held at the Thorndike on Boylston and Church streets.
Mr Thomas McLean of Hulbert street Roxbury hosted a Sunday birthday party with about forty guests from Dorchester and Roxbury. The entertainment included piano solos by Miss May Peterson vocal selections by Mrs Alice Taylor violin solos by Mr John Horgan recitations by Miss Bushby and My T Harrington. A collation followed.
The Chelsea Democrats show strong activity in the seventh district race. Delegates to the Melrose Town Hall convention will travel by horse car from the square. The W. E. Russell Club meets tonight and welcomes members nightly through the election.
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