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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1892
Page
2
Grace Thistle Watson credits Paine's Celery Compound with restoring strength and eliminating aches after a period of weakness and fatigue. The testimonial touts the product as a nerve and brain food, a muscle strengthener, and a general invigoration for all.
Vienna and London dispatches report Bulgaria has sent a note to the powers alleging Turkish protection of Russia backed assassins targeting Bulgarian public figures led by Prince Ferdinand and Stambuloff. The note signals a possible proclamation of independence and a looming European war. Russian influence and conspirators on Russian soil are cited as fueling the plot. In St. Petersburg, the empire reportedly approves drastic war preparations including seizure of private railways and ships for mobilization.
The Speaker announced the House debate on the bank safety bill with Senate amendments, sent to the banking and currency committee, seen as a defeat by supporters. The relief bill for H H Sibley heirs caused further obstruction, with roll calls noted and a recess to 8 pm. Evening session focused on private pension bills.
Philadelphia advices show the sugar trust moves to raise refined sugar prices despite tariff relief. Claus Spreckels opposed them until returning west with gain from the refinery sale as the trust curtails output and contemplates direct agency sales to retailers. The grocers threaten to build a parallel refinery to meet demand if needed.
A Boston committee urges expanded facilities for the insane, proposing a 500 bed system at Austin Farm and a new 200 acre site for chronic cases. The plan includes a 91 0000 total for both facilities, and calls for a parental school, and 600 additional cells at Deer Island House of Industry. Signatories include Morison, Rina, Putnam, and Prince.
London April 16 The Daily News notes no diplomatic triumph for Italy or humiliation for America. The United States, after refusing redress, proves itself strong by spontaneously offering reparation. The piece underlines that the offer stems from a sense of right and signals national resolve.
Amelia Blandford Edwards, renowned novelist and lecturer born in 1831, died after illness. She wrote My Brother's Wife in 1855 and authored many works. Edwards founded the Egyptian Exploration Fund and served as honorary secretary. She held several degrees including a Columbia doctorate and influenced Egyptology in Europe and America.
The Pittsfield Massachusetts paper mill that manufactures government currency stock was destroyed by fire last night. A P Huntington chief of the division of loans and currency traveled to Pittsfield to supervise salvage of ruins and arrange for a new mill start up to prevent theft of any recovered paper.
Providence April 15 reports a sharp drop in turnout with 25 percent fewer votes than last week. Democrat Richard B. Comstock wins the State Senate seat by 27 votes over the Republican, 7947 to 7616, with 232 for Prohibition and 72 scattering. No congressional seats were decided. a third attempt to elect nine Representatives must occur within ten days.
A fully developed male child was found in the Baldwinville river today wrapped in a skirt apron and chemise. The infant had been in the water about two weeks. Dr I A Sawyer conducted an autopsy and will not disclose results at present.
Prospects at Silver Mountain report a niche discovery of an ancient Indian child mummy. Assayer Herbert Turner analyzed the find and concluded it was strongly impregnated with gold, signaling an extraordinary ore-bearing relic unearthed this morning in Denver.
The Hon. Frederick Mott fatally shot himself last night at his son's residence with suicidal intent. He was 82, a lifelong resident, and held many town and county offices. Poor health appears to have been his motive.
New York April 15 Bradstreet s reports show 185 business failures across the United States for the week, compared with 166 in the same weeks of 1891 and 1890. About 185 percent involved concerns with capital of 5000 dollars or less, while only 9 percent had capital between 9000 and 20000 dollars.
The Rev. Harlan P. Smith, pastor of the Beth Eden Baptist Church in Waltham, denies reports he will resign and says there is no foundation for the rumor.
Judge Taylor sent M Allen proprietor of the Terre Haute Express to county jail for twenty days and fined him 100 dollars plus costs for contempt of court after he failed to retract in open court a charge that the court suspended a grand jury probe into public works for political motives. William Fishback editor was jailed for thirty days with a 100 dollar fine for contempt of court. The judge suspended further works scandal action awaiting engineers report.
The comptroller of the currency declared a third dividend of 16 percent for Maverick National Bank of Boston creditors, totaling 75 percent or 6 557 735 dollars on proved claims of 7 410 316 dollars.
The veterinary surgeon for Neil Burgess's Circus ruled the east wind unfavorable to the parade, so it did not occur yesterday. Two performances remain: today at Park Theatre at 2 PM and 7:45 PM, with all features including bus, horses, donkeys and clowns present.
In Fall River on April 15 Democratic animosity runs high as Mayor Ashley of New Bedford seeks the delegate spot to the national convention. Mayor Coughlin, his main ally, faces rivalries from Cape candidate Henry Thacher and Cape opponents. Analysts say city delegates favor a split outcome, with Ashley limited to around twelve of twenty-two and Coughlin to about thirty-one of fifty-one, setting the stage for a heated convention in New Bedford.
New England Theta Delta Chi fraternal group held its ninth annual reunion at Young's with 79 members present. Dartmouth president 8. P. Smith chaired. Yale Epsilon Deuteron hosted. Tufts Elmer H Capen spoke on fraternities’ influence in colleges. Boston University Bald win toasted. Bigelow Harvard Law poet. Officers elected include Smith president and Huntington secretary-treasurer. directors from Amherst Tufts Bowdoin Yale Williams Mt. Holyoke Brown MIT.
A Dorchester woman reports a man sold her a stain removing soap on Charles Street yesterday afternoon for a ten dollar bill and promised change. He left to obtain the change and has not returned, with Preter still sought by authorities.
Waltham reports the new police station nearly finished with a completion cost of about $33,000. The court room remains unfinished and unlikely to be ready for occupancy for at least three weeks.
Constable C F Chase arrested Kate Gallant in WaLtaHam on a warrant for concealing mortgaged property. She allegedly bought a $35 gold watch from Charles Samson and agreed to pay $6 a month but paid one installment and has not paid or returned the watch.
Readers with thirty coupons or ready to submit can obtain the State engraving by visiting the Post publication office in Boston. Engraving promises praised for artistic merit and historical value. To mail, place engravings in sturdy tubes. or forward 10 cents in stamps to cover tube and postage. Coupons resumed today and will continue long enough for all to get one. You can begin today.
Patrolman Sloan discovers a basement blaze at the five story brick building housing Butler & Kingman, commission merchants at 102 and 104 Commercial Street. Fire rises through the first floor into the store. loss to Butler & Kingman is heavy though the building’s damage approximates $100. The building is owned by A Wentworth.
Harper's Bazar fashion shows spring openings with light tints competing with bright reds. Descriptions include scarlet crepon trimmed in black, red India silk with black lace, white lace veils, and ecru crepon looks. Novelities feature organza and foulard dresses in blue gray with bold disk patterns and intricate trims. Bell skirts rule London and Paris styles with darts eliminated, edged by jet passementerie. A blue serge house gown uses miroir velvet in light green with plaited plastron and jet details. Sleeves are puffed and pleated. street versions add fitted blue serge sleeveless jackets.
Mart Davis gave a well attended recital and concert at Emerson's School of Oratory last evening. His Nat Goodwin impersonation drew enthusiastic applause while contributions from Gerda von Ketzen vocalist Bertram L. Shapleigh pianist and Grace Lamkin reader enhanced the program. Crab Robinson discussed Mrs Browning noting her reserve and liking silence in speech, as Temple Bar commented on her restraint and understated display.
Charles H. Stevens, a Boston Fire Department clerk, was robbed of $500 from his pocket near the Manufactur ers Bank but recovered the money after returning to the office, belonging to the Firemen's Relief Association.
The article celebrates the Cotton Picker by Angus Campbell born in Hamilton, Ontario now in Waco Texas. It claims eight inconveniences are removed by the machine and estimates an $80,000,000 annual saving in harvest. A full size machine is at 31 Milk St Boston for public viewing and demonstration.
Miss Emma Blakely of 15 Sayward street Roxbury was taking a baby relative out in a carriage when an Italian pedlar tried to seize the child near No 73 Columbia street about 3 35. He threatened death if refused. Dennis Callahan rushed to aid and the man fled. Police notified and a search conducted with no arrest by last night.
Special to the Post reports at 3:30 this afternoon the handsome ER. K. Blaikie residence on Chambers Street Winchester was totally destroyed by fire. Blaikie, Boston architect, was away at his office in Boston. Fire department arrived too late to save the house and furnishings. The family and neighbors saved some valuables but the loss is considerable.
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