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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1893
Page
2
A customer from Austerlitz Michigan reports heart trouble rheumatism and nervous debility for years. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla the nervous system regulated sleep returned appetite improved digestion and heart palpitations eased with rheumatic pains leaving the body.
Chief Webber of the Roxbury Fire Department defends his thirty years of service and decisions as fire commissioners question underwriters’ criticisms. He cites safe rules, annual visits to engine houses, and need for a new fire boat while detailing past fires and stand pipe ideas.
Dundee Advertiser describes the Campania sailing from Glasgow with record tonnage and engine power. It notes a 2500 ton greater capacity than the world’s largest ships except its sister, cost potentially half a million, and forecasts five day Atlantic passages and heightened Atlantic safety. It predicts rivals in Belfast and Philadelphia will respond.
The Suffolk Athletic Club bets on a large July 4 outdoor meeting at Lake Walden with a marquee event a mile race featuring Mo Laughlin against Tommy Connell or Andy Wash. The club reports a strong treasury and growing membership and considers converting the billiard parlor into gymnasium space with tables moved to the reception room.
The jury returned a guilty verdict yesterday afternoon in the Middlesex Superior Criminal Court at East Cambridge. Dr Henry M Leach of Somerville faced charges of causing the death of Mary J Murphy. four days of trial this week concluded without sentence pronounced.
A child argues with his mother over prayer and behavior. The mother chides Freddie for his persistent mischief while noting his insistence that divine aid should change his conduct. The exchange reflects domestic humor and moral tones typical of the period.
An advertisement quotes Dr Hofmeister noting that stomach motions cause belching and bowels irritation leading to disease. It promotes Carlsbad Waters or Prudel Salts as remedies, claiming relief through diuretic action and soothing inflamed intestines. Mentions Eisner The genuine signa Mendelson Co New York as agents.
The Montreal Street Railway Company uncovers a long running theft by conductors using a tin slide to steal money and tickets. Tickets sold to a pawnbroker at a discount, thirty conductors dismissed with more to come. A secret service is now on all lines to prevent theft.
At a meeting of the New York and Northern railroad directors, William C. Whitney, Oliver H. Payne and Thomas Denny resigned. Samuel Barton, William H. Paulding and Charles F. Cox replaced them, representing the New York Central and Hudson River railroad, which recently acquired a controlling interest in the Northern.
Lonpoy April 7 The emigration from Ireland decreases in 1892 with 51 000 emigrants versus 58 436 in 1891. Leinster figures fall by 2128 Munster by 4628 Ulster by 1799 while Connaught rises by 201 compared with the prior year.
The note promotes hall stands and small settles for apartments at Paine's 48 Canal Street. It emphasizes order, peace, and low cost as ideal this week for hall furniture purchases.
Miss Bess Mitchell Doolittle a Chicago woman undertakes a remarkable twofold cross country rail journey designed to avoid ever touching ground for nineteen days. Her west to east route spans Portland to Mexico City and San Francisco to Boston with multiple connections. She travels in parlor cars with a reserved section and plans to use the alias to retreat to private life after completion.
The G. A. R. held its military and civic ball at Bethesda Hall last evening with 150 couples in attendance. Delegations from G. A. R. posts across the city attended while the Berkeley Orchestra provided music. John Wiegel served as Officer of the Day directing the floor with Charles Bailey and aides as Officer of the Guard.
The South Boston Citizens' Association held a meeting in Gray's Hall. The rapid transit committee was instructed to question the West End about removing cars on the Atlantic avenue line and demand immediate replacement plus more frequent summer service.
A commemorative supper for Thomas Jefferson will be hosted by the Young Men's Democratic Club at the American House on Thursday evening April 13. Speakers include Hon. William C. P. Breckinridge of Kentucky Governor Russell and Hons. George Fred Williams Joseph H. O'Neill Sherman Hoar and John Crosby.
Two church fair aides discuss pricing a Turkish table cover at auction. The first asks what sale price to set, noting a $25 cost. The second suggests a boundless bargain at $10, expressing a desire to purchase immediately.
The iron firm Canere & Haas of 357 Adams Street fails with assets of 14 000 and liabilities of 90 000. Frederick J Kaldenburg, a leading meerschaum pipe magnate with three stores and major stock in Bows Kaldenburg Co, assigns. His endorser liabilities may reach 250 000. Sheriff seizes the Kaldenburg factory valued at 340 000 and mortgaged for 115 000 as court actions proceed.
Barbour Stockwell & Co at Broadway Cambridgeport plans a nine hour day with ten hours pay, after unanimous acceptance by workers. The change affects machinists and foundry men and will take effect May 1. The firm employs over 250 workers across all departments.
The 18 year old Miss Minnie A Coyne was laid to rest after funeral services at St Marys Church conducted by Rev Father Holland. The services followed at her parents home 175 Charlestown street with pall bearers J L Flanagan M F Hart A B McNamee D J Kiley A S Crocker and D A Wheeler. Floral tributes came from the Cooper Athletic Club whose secretary is a brother of the deceased and the Stamford Associates. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery.
A clothier joke from Clothier's Weekly recalls an instructor asking for the first step before cutting a suit and a student replying with humor about securing a deposit. The exchange highlights shop practice and humor in trades.
In Clothiers' Weekly a debate arises from Brimley asking his dress suit be placed in his coffin to prevent embarrassment if a trumpet is blown after dark. The remark appears in a humorous, historical fashion trade publication.
Rumor states a new sole leather combination plans to issue 10,000,000 in bonds to be sold abroad by a syndicate including Kidder Peabody Co of Boston Baring Magoun Heidelbach Ickelheimer of New York. Confirmation remained unclear as to whether the sale is definite, but market impact is anticipated.
Puck records Poole saying races at Guttenburg were postponed due to track conditions. Roome asks if the conditions were worse than usual, and Poole adds they feared the track would spoil the jobs they had put up.
A cheeky exchange frames a Bourbon as one who does not quickly yield to opponents. The humorous proverb echoes a Texas Siftings style remark about steadfast opinions.
A courtroom like appeal presents testimonials from Mrs S M Hardy of East Wilton Maine and Mrs E M Bass of Orford NH praising Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. The ad claims the remedy cures weakness sleeplessness constipation and nerve strain with early gains in strength and vitality. It touts doctors prescribing it and free consultation with Dr Greene of Boston.
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