06 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1892
Page
1
Byzantine rugs named for early architectural style feature simple yet rich shading and durable craft. Suitable for bare floors, carpets, or mats, these designs promise artistic appeal, with price points from $1.00 for small sizes to around $54 for large panels, appealing to homes from city to seaside.
The Boston Post notes the Rapid Transit Commission's final 120 page report confirms prior predictions including State control, a tunnel under the Common, and a multi-station plan. It outlines major reforms for steam railroads, street layouts, and streetcar systems with constitutional avenues for funding and construction.
A Boston and Maine brakeman Peter Eno shot and instantly killed his wife Minnie in Lawrence at 7 PM on Common Street near Broadway. He fled the scene. Eno, about 32, had long threatened his wife and kept a second wife in Connecticut. Minnie ran a restaurant at 134 Broadway. the couple had a 7-year-old son. Law enforcement pursued the fugitive while details emerge of jealousy, neglect, and prior threats.
A Caracas revolt triggers martial law as Cosonas leads forces against Crespo. Key towns El Totuma and Calaboza fall to government troops while Crespo retreats to Tehona mountains. Bomb explosion near Casa Amarilla sparks fear of a prolonged conflict as troops mobilize and arms flow to fronts.
William Valentine a 33 year old worker at Towne Manufacturing in South Boston rides atop an elevator and jumps off at each floor. Last night at 5 45 he found doors closed and was crushed between the car and roof. He is hospitalized with severe spinal injuries and may recover.
Inspectors Hanscom and Rowe arrest Frank H. Sanborn and Morris L. Oliver in Lynn for a sprawling theft spree since 1891. Dozens of horses and harnesses stolen across Chelsea to Rhode Island, with sales through New York, Philadelphia, and Boston agencies. Sanborn claimed about six thousand dollars worth of horses and vehicles, while Oliver mostly acted as his agent.
In Lowell April 5 the Ward 1 Democratic caucus chose delegates to the State convention: P. J. Savage Stephen J. Johnson Peter F. Garrity John Pendergast Clarence Peterson M. J. Courtney T. J. Enkent Thomas Mahoney M. J. Garvey John Ryan Joseph Dextra P. Keyes Jr There were 350 present and a motion to instruct for Hill received only three votes.
Fire at Cronkhill & Co.s furniture factory and tenements caused $150,000 in losses with $60,000 covered by insurance. The season prompts ladies to consider new carpets. John H Pray, Sons & Co has moved to a new, larger building on Washington street near Boylston.
The West End Street Railway Company resolves to keep newsboys off electric cars after two recent fatalities blamed on the boys' carelessness. Alderman Flood received a letter yesterday from Secretary Burchmore of the railway outlining the stance and safety concerns.
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