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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1894
Page
2
A brief ad style note appears to promote Hood's Sarsaparilla with the slogan I Hold Up Both Hands for Hood's. The fragment hints at a testimonial framing a strong endorsement for the tonic.
Springfield reports on the Congregational council meeting to install Rev. Dr. P S Moxom as successor to Rev Dr S G Buckingham at South Church. The article details the council members, Moxom’s background and beliefs, and notes the related fire incident killing Rev John Martin Luther Babcock and ministerial casualty among others.
Old Colony pressure to vacate Cork Point in South Boston continues after a May legislative act granted the company eminent domain rights. Notices set April 1 to vacate, with occupants allowed to stay until April 15. Many owners sold at low prices, some at double, while tenants were urged not to pay rent. Forty families moved out, many to Dorchester, as shops and homes face upheaval and potential crime amid disruption. Lawyers Leahy and Campbell prepared for battles, with several identified businesses still resisting.
A semi annual convention of the National Cotton Mule Spinners Association opened in Knights of Pythias Hall at 95 Washington Street. About sixty delegates from forty districts attended, covering New England except Vermont and New York and New Jersey where 4000 members are enrolled. The secretary Samuel Ross reported a net 200 member gain since the last meeting, drawing strong enthusiasm amid hard times. Treasurer Thomas O’Donnell reported satisfactory finances. Committees were formed and much business conducted before adjournment, with larger attendance expected today as the convention continues.
Norfolk April 3 The Atlantic and Denville railroad was sold in accordance with a wander order of the United States Court for 1,106,000 to B Newgase and associates.
Retired Unitarian minister Rev John Martin Luther Babcock died from smoke inhalation after a kerosene lamp exploded in a lodging house at 6 Dover Street. Inmate William Berry reported the blaze after returning from the bathroom at about 3:30 yesterday morning. The fire started in Berry’s room, flame quickly spread to the clergyman’s attic suite, and the house’s narrow stairs offered little escape.
A meeting of the Naval Brigade at the South Armory elected Lieutenant-Commander J. W. Weeks to fill Captain J. C. Boley’s vacancy effective March 28. Lieutenant W. M. Paul was advanced to Weeks’s former post.
A blaze in Rochester at the wholesale clothing house of Rothschild, Baum, Stern & Co gutted the building early today. The fire also affected Rothschild, Baum & Stern, Black & Meyer wholesale clothiers and Tichnor & Jacobi tailors, with losses estimated at 165,009 dollars.
Announcement promises free medical care until cured during hard times by Dr Dewey, a noted Boston physician and specialist. Offices at Hotel Pelham, 14 Boylston Street, hours 1 to 6 and 6 to 8 pm, Sundays 10 to 4 pm.
Miss Lila Mentiguiaga Page, daughter of Mrs Page, wed William Evan Jackson of New York City at Grace Church Newtonville. The ceremony at 8 pm drew a cosmopolitan guest list, with palm and rose decorations and lilies of the valley. The couple will reside at 120 West Seventy Ninth Street, New York, after May 1, with a Boston to New York reception lingering in memory.
McCaffrey testifies about hospital rationing on Long Island including milk shortages and meat quality. He accuses Dr Coggswell of cutting rations without doctors’ approval while noting Dr Parker sought remedies. Proceedings adjourned to next Tuesday.
Bogio di Vito testified to Assistant Commissioner McSweeney that Francisco di Tomaso sailed from Naples aboard the Columbia March 28 planning to kill di Vito. He claims di Tomaso is his step-brother and engaged to his sister and seeks their father’s estate. Di Tomaso, who served six months for attempted murder, faces a thorough examination when the Columbia arrives around April 10.
A spark from a 6 o'clock freight train started a woods fire about a mile below Windham depot in West Derry New Hampshire. About twenty acres of woodland burned and Owens’ buildings were destroyed. Total loss estimated at $2600.
The Hon. R. M. Harvey's steam mill at West Topsham Barre Vermont burned last night with losses estimated at 4000 dollars and insurance at 3000 dollars. The cause is unknown.
Reports from Rockville and nearby towns indicate uptick in manufacturing. Mills such as Rock Manufacturing, New England Woollens, American Woollens, Vernon Woollen, Ravine and Phenix, and Mather Electric report partial or full loom operation and rising orders, while Fox mill Mineral Springs Hope Woollen remain idle. Some firms like Belding Bros. & Co. and White Corbin note strong production and filled orders, with others resuming full capacity or increasing workforce.
Real estate activity grows as sales outpace last year and farms are eyed for immediate purchase. Edward Hatch sold estates No. 21 and 23 Tremont street yesterday for $75,000 to J. M. Merideth of Merideth & Grew. The estate is assessed at $60,000. Present were Hon. John M. Clark Edgar Evans R. H. Allen Augustus Lowell BH. H. Eldridge S. D. Whittemore Stephen Allen and others.
Providence April 3 The striking Riverside mill weavers vow to stay out to press for fair wages and oppose the two loom system. Secretary McGuy says only this group is out and others must not strike, a few two loom workers remain. Lorraine mill Pawtucket wage cuts avoided after concessions accepted.
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