05 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1892
Page
1
The POSTill announces a special morning edition arriving three hours later than rival Boston papers. This extra edition promises fresher news, with delayed publication affecting early readers and advertisers seeking timely updates.
A quiet Chinatown wedding linked Frances Whipple, 21, to Wong Ming Yan, a successful half Americanized Chinese man. The ceremony occurred at 38 Harrison Avenue with Justice Patton present and a hidden license noting ages 21 and 31. Neighbors describe Frances as comely with dark eyes and neat dress. chatter recalls eleven local white wives and prior marriages among Chinese men.
News brief reports deadly winds and storms across Kansas and surrounding states. A mile east of Courryvale two people killed as a tornado demolishes several houses. Cherryvale woman killed by lightning while wind spares the town. Dexter, Kansas, also damaged by wind. Also describes widespread blizzard and gale conditions in Nebraska, Iowa, and Pennsylvania towns with unroofed mills, collapsed bridges, and downed railroad wires. Casualties include multiple deaths and injuries. property losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Barnhill, Illinois, reportedly wiped out by a cyclone with several killed as wires fail.
In Washington April, Mr. McMillin moves the House into a committee of the whole for the free wool bill. Springer, ill and bedbound, is aided by Mr. Bryan to read a prepared statement. Bryan reads Springer’s speech with extracts from the majority report on wool prices in London and Boston, showing slight advantages for American wool in some periods and foreign wool in others, noting unsettled market conditions in 1871-72.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Bull s Cough Syrup as the universal cough remedy sold everywhere for 25c, highlighting its broad availability and fixed price.
A vast tornado system leaves sixty expected dead in the state with three killed in Oklahoma. Hundreds injured mainly with broken limbs and contusions. few injuries fatal. A Butler county son slain when hurled into a tree. a Greenwood county man died after being impaled by a barn beam. Dalton losses include William Little’s home with four children and himself dead and his wife wounded. Widespread property damage reported.
Corning N Y April 4 a meeting of the anti Hill Democrats of Steuben and Bates counties was held today. All present are prominent local leaders and speakers denounced the Hill element and the February convention action. It was decided to form a thorough organization in Steuben's two Assembly districts.
The crown sheet of the engine on the Harvey express near Pullman blew out, demolishing part of the locomotive and seriously injuring the engineer and fireman. Passengers suffered bruises from the sudden stop. The injured were sent to St Luke's Hospital. Cause of the explosion unknown.
Park commissioners met yesterday and decided to resume the project where it paused in the fall. About four hundred men will be employed soon, including fifty mechanics and the rest laborers.
Hartword Connecticut reports William Waldo Hyde, Democrat, won the Hartford mayoral race by 4607 to 3828 over Henry C. Dwight, Republican. Voter turnout rose about 1800 from two years ago. Republicans hold twelve council seats to Democrats twenty, and the Board of Aldermen shows eleven Democrats to five Republicans.
Jonas A Howe a leading Democrat of Clinton died of heart disease aged 77. He served three years in the Legislature and was chairman of the Clinton Water Board at his death. A builder by trade he constructed the State Industrial School at Lancaster. He was a lifelong bachelor.
The Jamaica Plain Gun Club met at the Hotel Thorndike last evening with thirty two members present Mr H A Baker presiding An election of officers was held resulting in J J McNorth as President H Ciley as vice president G F F Ausland as secretary I B Wardworth as treasurer C H Olmstead as executive officer DL Charles as captain
A short shopper’s note claims salvation oil quickly drives away back and limb pain after a few applications, reflecting a common mid century patent remedy advertisement style.
Investigators from NAIL LIFRinc, with J. T. PHELPS, State Agent, 159 Dey Street Boston, were urged to examine the company and uncover how much fictitious value or fraud they can detect.
Belknap County shocked by a premeditated murder at Meredith passenger station. Drusilla Wiggin died after George Wiggin fatally stabbed and slashed her as they met to discuss a pending divorce. Wiggin, silent since the deed, was held without bail for the September Supreme Court term.
Special to the Post reports Republican desperation in Rhode Island with claims of a 150000 dollar corruption fund and plans to counterfeit ballots. Democrats are poised to win the governor’s race while Republicans allegedly trade votes for state Assembly gains. Josiah Quincy and Charles Hamlin address Wakefield Democrats amid intense political maneuvering.
The firm notes its 75 year presence in the community and pride in its reliable goods and generous customer service. It invites readers to examine the stock in the new store to see its exact location and offerings.
London reports Prime Minister Salisbury avoided serious harm when a van and a hansom closed in on him near the House of Commons. Drivers pulled apart the vehicles in time, leaving only Salisbury’s hat crushed under the wheels and no injuries.
Weather forecast notes from Washington and New England indicate increasing cloudiness and rain later in the week. Eastern New York expects showers with variable winds and a mix of fair and unsettled conditions, shaping a cooler coastal outlook.
New Haven April 4 Bob Cook will spend his furlough in New Haven. His health will not permit hard work as a coach but he will observe and advise Capt Hartwell in developing Yale crew material. He will probably take hold of the crew by Saturday.
It costs nothing more to trade where there is practically an unlimited stock from which to select than in a store with meagre variety. Messrs John H. Pray, Sons & Co. the carpet and upholstery dealers on Washington street opposite Boylston street, emphasize this point as a strong selling angle.
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