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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1894

Page

2

Damages Estimated After Tremont Street Store Fire

The article lists损 damages from a fire affecting several businesses on Tremont and Eliot streets. L Stevenson’s agent H W Thomas cites at least 20000 damage plus contents. A Gainsburg owner of a corner clothing store faces 40 000 loss. Charles E Blodgett’s pool room may incur 200 or more. former Norton candy store area hit with 1000 soda fountain damage. I Mieusset French restaurant anticipates 500 loss. New York Butter Store on ground floor sustains minor damage. Biddle Catreri confectioners estimate 300 to 500.

L. Stevenson H. W. Thomas A. Gainsburg Tremont and Eliot Street Charles E. Blodgett W. R. Norton I. Mieusset New York Biddle & Catreri

Firemen Mobilize as Two Alarm Blazes Sweep City

Fire crews raced to two alarm fires yesterday around noon, drawing nearly all apparatus. Box 61, Van Rensselaer House threatened, second alarm at 12 22 sent engines, ladders and chemicals rushing. a cover plan spread to shield uncovered districts. Box 14 added at 1 20 signaling a near citywide response.

van Rensselaer van Rensselaer Hotel Commercial Street Union Wharf Boston Roxbury

AndrewsAppleton Wedding at Mrs Williams West Fourth

Mrs Williams hosts the wedding of her granddaughter Adelaide L Appleton to Clifford F Andrews of Chicago. Rev Temple officiates with Eugenie Bowen as maid of honor and E Burke Walbridge as best attended by a long list of guests and ushers. The couple depart amid rice as friends and relatives look on.

Sarah L. Williams West Fourth Street Arthur L. Foster Charles H. M. Kendall Herbert F. Wilbur Frank Co. Higgins Ralph M. Cole A. B. Gove A. E. Bowen A. M. Wright George Bates Fred Park William Johnson George Whitehouse Alva Tibbets

Fair Play Call to Defend The Evening Post Delivery

Readers urged to oppose a boycott by the Herald Globe and demand The Evening Post from street car boys. The paper’s special teams will canvass every city section to ensure distribution.

POST Herald-Globe Evening Post

Remarkable Spring Furniture Bargains at Paine's Company

Publius Syrus warned against hasty decisions and the same advice fits those who miss Paine's Furniture Company spring deals. A fine sideboard showcased in another column exemplifies the striking bargains now available in premium furniture.

Publius Syrus Paine

Post Media Echoes in Boston Evening Edition

The Latin signification of post means after and the Boston Post with its lively evening edition appears aligned with metropolitan contemporaries.

Post The Boston Post

Everett centennial banquet honors Edward Everett

Everett’s Day recounts the large town memorial banquet at the Y M C A Hall with speakers including Congressman Everett ex Governor John D. Long and Mayor Francis Batchelder. The event featured music by Whiddon's orchestra and solos by Mrs. Salome Thomas as schools saluted Edward Everett's birthday.

Everett Columbus Congressman Everett John D. Long W. F. Butler Senate Francis Batchelder W. W. Goodwin Harvard Darwin FE. Ware William Hamilton Sidney B. Everett Boston George E. Smith Darius Hadley Frederick Snyder Long Edward Everett President Butler Y. M. C. A. Hall

Dorchester Observance At Everett Birthplace

Dr Elbridge Smith spoke to a receptive crowd yesterday afternoon praising Everett and defending his legacy. The address defended the man against critics while highlighting the community’s respect for his contributions.

Everett

Edward Everett birthday talk recalled by Dorchester crowd

In Winthrop Hall Dorchester Dr Smith praised Edward Everett noting four famous orations were done without prep. About 600 attended as Dorchester students filled the gallery with flowers framing a portrait of Everett born in 1794 at Five Corners Everett Square.

Winthrop Hall Dorchester Hdward Everett Dr. Smith Edward Everett Everett Midnight Oil Dorchester High School

Commemorative Address on Edward Everett’s Century

Dorchester Historical Society members and guests gathered as Rev Dr De Normandie gave a commemorative oration on Edward Everett. The ceremony praised his faithful service to the country and noted his epitaph about loving his country through evil and good reports.

The Dorchester Historical Society James de Normandie Arthur W. H. Albright Alderman Bordman Hall Sidney B. Everett Edward Everett Williams. Stevens Thomas Mair John J. Mair W. B. Trask J. H. Stark W. B. Meachum Everett W. £. C. Smith Gow

Waltham Wedding Unites Miss Aldis and Willis Gilpatrick

A fashionable wedding occurred in Waltham yesterday afternoon at the bride’s Moody street home. Miss Aldis, daughter of Dr and Mrs Edward Worcester, married Mr Willis Gilpatrick of Newark New Jersey with a large guest list and elaborate decorations. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J M Dutton and the couple will reside in Newark after two weeks in the South.

Waltham Aldis Edward Worcester Willis Gilpatrick Newark N. J Moody Street Nellie Harry Weeks Paul D. Worcester F.S. Kieth Anna Worcester Alice Kieth Maud Worcester Henry Gilpatrick Great Falls N. H Gilpatrick J. M. Dutton Central Church Newtonville South

Fall in four story shaft injures Charles Magrath

At about 6 pm Charles Magrath aged 22 of 14 Causeway street fell four stories into an elevator well at 504 Commercial street. He was pulled out semi conscious and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital in critical condition with jaw injuries and internal trauma.

Charles Magrath Causeway Street Commercial Street Dunn Massachusettts General Hospital Magrath

Death in Bath Iron Works accident crushes George Leigh ton

George M Leigh ton a Bath Iron Works employee was crushed beneath three Ammon ram armor plates weighing about 25 tons. His legs were mangled and amputations above the knee were performed. he died at 7 15 pm as the operation concluded. He leaves a wife and two small children.

Bath, Me George M. Leighton Bath Iron Works

Escape of Brookline Prisoner Shocks Dedham

Dedham April 11 Henry J Curry of Brookline escaped from the jail. Curry, sentenced in December 1893 to six months in the county jail for drunkenness, is believed to be recaptured soon and returned to custody.

Dedham Madicott Henry J. Curry Brookline Curry

Three Measures and Passes on Beacon Hill

The House passed three measures on Beacon Hill including temperance action to bar saloons within 400 feet of public schools and a plan to engross an assessors bill. Senate opponents blocked hours for railroad workers, while other minor items moved through committees or were rejected.

Beacon Hill Representative Tuttle Boston Committee On Merritt Chelsea Dowd Brockton Dan” Coakley Cambridge Dick’’ Sullivan Roxbury James F. Sweeney Frederick W. Bliss M. C. Cook George A. Gallagher James H. Flint W. H. S. Hayes J. J. MceCarthy Robert Teamoh Dick Sullivan Quinn Mellen Worcester Messrs. Myers Richardson Robbins Russell Senate House Buckley Butler Lawrence Middlesex Cronan Suffolk Sawyer Essex Green Leary Fitzgerald Senate Chamber Coordinate Weston Hingham Prevaux Wellman Malden Committee On Mercantile Affairs Woodlawn Cemetery Metropolitan Park Commission Committee On Taxation Committee On County Registry of Deeds East Cambridge

Ellen Reed Private Home to be Formed as Corporation

A Boston meeting at 47 Winter street led to establishing a permanent corporation for the Ella Reed Private Home for destitute children. Miss Cynthia Bates would serve as president with Mrs S J Barrows as clerk and Miss B G Armstrong as treasurer. directors include Bates, Mrs S J Farmer, Dr S E B Wilder and Mrs L I Moffitt. Honorary members were elected, with Dr E Winchester Donald among them and interest shown by Rev E A Horton, Hon John D Long, Hon William Lloyd Garrison, and the Barrows couple.

Ella Reed Cynthia Bates Sharon S. J. Barrows B. G. Armstrong Bates S. J. Farmer S. EB. Wilder L. I. Moffitt E. Winchester Donald E. A. Horton John D. Long William

Two Policy Raids Lead to Court Citations at West End

Police from Joy Street station raided two policy shops in the West End yesterday afternoon. Five men are due in court today for being present where gaming slips were found. At 28 Causeway Street, Frank E. Plummer, 40, of Shawmut Avenue, was arrested. At 4 Portland Street, George Thomas, 63, of Everett, Frank Davis, 22, of Pleasant Street, Charles Newton, 25, of Chelsea, and James Hurley, 38, of Somerville were arrested for being present.

West End Joy Street Causeway Street Frank E. Plummer Shawmut Avenue Portland Street George Thomas Everett Frank Davis Pleasant Street Charles Newton Chelsea James Hurley Somerville

Woman Succumbs to Kerosene Fire Injury in South Boston

Mrs. Jessie Mason, 23, of 185 Gold Street, South Boston, attempted to start a fire with kerosene when flames ignited, severely burning her face and body. Dr. J. H. McDonald ordered her removal to City Hospital for treatment.

Jessie Mason Gold Street Boston J. H. McDonald City Hospital

Lamp ignites woman, dies after fire at East Greenwich

In East Greenwich last evening a lamp fell into Mrs. Palmer’s lap and exploded, covering her in flames. She died this afternoon from severe burns suffered in the incident.

Providence R. II East Greenwich

Boston Evening Post Seen As Promising For City Journalism

The Lowell Citizen notes the Boston Evening Post as a promising candidate to fill a long sought gap in Boston journalism, highlighting its potential impact and appeal to readers.

Lowell Citizen The Boston Evening Post Boston

Knights of Honor Hold Nineteenth Massachusetts Grand Lodge Session

The Knights of Honor Massachusetts held the nineteenth annual Grand Lodge session at 700 Washington Street with 250 delegates. Officers elected include Grand dictator Edward W. Bailey and Grand treasurer Walter S. Burnham, while 70 past dictators received the degree of old age.

Knights of Honor Washington Street Grand Lodge Massachusetts Boston Grand Reporter Marsden Bellamy Wilmington N. C Edward W. Bailey Fred M. Hersey Caleb K. Sullivan E. Granville Pratt Walter S. Burnham Gilbert G. Purdy Emery M. Jones Grand Guardian J. H. Cushing Grand Sentinel Edward O. Kinsman D. A. Btooks Supreme Frank N. Churchill George A. Wheeler

Elevator plunge in Industrial Trust building injures six

In Providence at 11:15 this morning an elevator descended from the sixth floor with eight passengers after the operator opened the lever. The car dropped to the first floor before the brake engaged. Two women were badly bruised, another woman sprained both ankles, and all were seriously shocked.

Providence R. I New Industrial Trust Company Lwo

Death by Own Action Shocks New York Bookkeeper

Jacob Gunsberg a confidential bookkeeper for I. S. Wormser hanged himself at his home yesterday. A letter said he was short in his accounts, though the firm reports its books show no discrepancy. He had served nineteen years with the firm.

New York Jacob Gunsberg

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