12 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1893
Page
1
Watertown residents debate the disappearance of John Sheehan as relatives insist the Post's April 11 exclusive details are accurate. They condemn the town’s small police force and defend the missing man’s character while the family hires a private detective.
The Gloucester fishing schooner Mystic captained by John McKinnon burned to the water’s edge off South East Breaker near Pig Rocks Swampscott while returning from Crown’s Banks. Crew members were rescued by tug W H Gallison around 6 pm after attempting to fight the blaze. vessel valued at 10000 dollars and partially insured.
At a second Boston gas hearing, officials disclosed Bay State Gas Company costs and fluctuating property values. Mayor Matthews and George Fred Williams pressed for full records, alleging withholding of facts and urging public access to returns.
A catastrophic explosion at a Pont-y-Pridd coal mine in Wales traps SOC miners. Rescue teams recover four bodies and struggle through fire and smoke. Over fifty workers remain entombed as flames and gas hinder efforts. The alarm sounded at 2:30 PM and attempts to extinguish the blaze continue amid deteriorating conditions.
William E. Barrett Republican nominee for the seventh district was hosted by the Lynn Republican Club at the Keith building. Club President Louis B. Bartlett welcomed him as he thanked members for the reception and urged a vigorous campaign with rallies planned in Music Hall or Lynn Theatre before the election.
Mrs. Mary Melvin age 65 suffered a fractured right ankle after losing balance while reaching from a rear window at 88 Medford Street Charlestown. Dr Duff ordered removal to the City Hospital for treatment.
During the General Assembly session a committee on education backed a compromise to establish two new normal schools. Bridgeport and New Haven supporters had clashed, but the panel unanimously recommended sites for both cities.
Trarthorp April 11 The House rejects a loan of the Colonial Charter from King Charles II to the World’s Fair after a committee report. Senate confirms Purton Mansfield as insurance commissioner and accepts the resignation of John Seymour as patents commissioner. Governor Morris names Edward R. Doyle for bank commissioner to fill the unexpired term.
Forecast for Maine New Hampshire Vermont calls for fair skies this afternoon with increasing clouds and threatening weather tonight. Eastern Maine to be warmer. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see increasing clouds and likely rain in the afternoon with stronger southeast winds.
Quality of Gibson's Whiskey is praised for its natural flavor and absolute purity for family and medicinal uses. The product is marketed as available for sale by druggists growers and reliable liquor dealers.
It praises Crawford Shoe for offering stylish ready made footwear, noting gentlemen previously equated fit with custom shoes. The ad claims thousands now favor Crawford over custom shoemakers, citing comfort and reasonable pricing and urging readers to try a pair.
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