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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
2
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that overcomes fatigue and restores health by purifying blood and strengthening the nerves. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Chalxrry of Baltimore and urges readers to choose Hood's after urging warnings about competing products.
A breezy House of Representatives session featured James A. Bailey of Arlington and Dick Sullivan of Roxbury trading sarcasm and punches over a bill to ban prize fight exhibitions. Sullivan, acting as referee, fought Bailey after Bailey knocked out Warren F. Spalding of Cambridge, and both sides quarreled over party politics and legal implications amid a theatrical parliamentary clash.
The Newell family attended a farmers supper and dance at Red Men's Hall in Boston hosted by the Women's Relief Corps No 157. Grandmother Newell oversaw ticketing while guests in costume mingled, including Adelaide Newcomb, M Newell, Dinsmore, Richland, and Joe Coleman among many attendees.
Quincy April 6 Charles M Driver, Cornelius J Murphy and Timothy O Meara died in a house fire. Medical Examiner Gilbert states the deaths were accidental and dismisses foul play theories. Inquest inquest continues as Judge Humphreys weighs findings and witness testimony.
Theophilus H. Davies, guardian of the Princess Kailuani, travels from New York toward England. He praises President Cleveland’s policies for Hawaiians, condemns the revolution led by Dole and associates, and says he opposed the provisional government. The Princess Kailuani, now of age, is in Weisbaden with Davies’s daughters.
Lester Scott of Brattleboro Vermont, identified as the Nashua forger, tried to cash a 3700 draft at Security Trust then secured a $700 advance at Second National before being caught as a train left Nashua Junction. Police recovered forged checks on Buffalo and Meadville banks and a draft. Scott fled but was recaptured. Bram Brattleboro bank officials said Brattleboro Vermont National Bank teller Scott, treasurer of local groups, held funds for three organizations and faced no loss to local institutions.
William Stinehart died Wednesday forenoon at City Hospital. His funeral was held yesterday from his Soley street residence with Rev. C. F. Hill Crahen officiating. Attendees included Faith and Howard lodges Coeur de Leon Commandery Nine Hundred and Ninety-ninth Artillery Association and the Charlestown Club. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn.
The note identifies John A. Galvin, an insurance agent, as the Galvin quoted by Mr. Proscus who accompanied him to the registrar's office.
The Mehan numerical flash method, now used in French waters, is applied to Minot's Ledge Light. Minot's Light is number 1483 and will flash in a 30 second cycle: one flash, pause, four flashes, pause, then three flashes. If successful, the system will equip all lighthouses.
The Flint Street M. E. Church congregation asks Rev. Roscoe H. Green D D of Providence to become pastor. Appointment by the conference is expected next week. Green is described as an able preacher with past success at Trinity MBH Church Charlestown and People's Church Boston.
The twenty seventh annual meeting of the Massachusetts Association of Classical and High School Teachers opened at English High School in Cambridge with papers by George H. Gardiner Worcester and Ben aiah L. Whitman Colby University. The day included a collation, a field visit to the Manual Training School, and a discussion of the committee of ten report with Harvard president Dr Eliot chairing.
The Haymaker Social Club held one of its first large events at Bethesda Halls in South Boston last evening. The dance began at 9:30 led by Edward G. Mullen and his sister with assistants. Hill's full orchestra provided the music and dancing ran to 2. Notable attendees included Misses Boyd Gertrude and Lizzie Allman Mamie Burke Gertrude Sullivan Mamie Harey Flissie and Della Mulgany Mamie Doyle Julia Shea Minnie Dumphy Mamie Curry May Douglas Margie Glinn Lillian Cotter Minnie Growman Mamie Casey Mamie Cushman Gertrude Green Jennie Cogan Annie Mahoney Maggie Murphy Annie Morrison and numerous local officials and residents.
Mrs Bailey aged % years residing City Point was arrested by Officer Mann on F street near Third for being drunk. A crowd of about 200 gathered after a young monkey protruded from her sack. She will be asked to explain to Judge Fallon this morning how the animal came into her possession.
The South Carolina State Guards arrived at the Capitol from Darlington at noon and were addressed by Governor Tillman on the penitentiary grounds. He thanked the guards for prompt service and denied any plan to shoot citizens, urging order and unity for the state's prosperity.
George Adams of Plainville, a jeweller and barber shop proprietor, attempted self harm with a pistol at his shop in North Attleboro. The first bullet entered the temple and traversed the skull. two more bullets may not have reached the brain. A physician ordered transport to Massachusetts General Hospital. despite injuries he is expected to recover. He is married with one child.
Gloucester April 6 The Board of Aldermen faced a shock when Alderman Foley moved to grant liquor licenses and call for a yea and nay vote. The roll was challenged, crowd noise rose, and the license order failed 4 to 4 with two members voting no. A reconsideration might follow.
The Puritan Club organizes its fifth annual ball to be held Tuesday evening April 17 at Puritan Hall. Members report lavish decorations and ticket sales indicate a grand social and financial success for the event.
Dr Dewey a renowned Boston physician will provide free medical services to all during these hard times. His offices are at Hotel Pelham Boylston Street with hours 9 to 1 pm 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm Sundays 10 to 4 pm.
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