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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1894
Page
1
A grand exposition opens today in Vienna and runs until June 10 featuring departments on economical food, army and navy supplies, life and transport protection, plus a sport display. Patroned by Archduke Franz Ferdinand, it promotes imperial agricultural interests. Also advertised a $16 suit sale with a money back guarantee, aiming to make customers well dressed.
Hugh Devine, 16, of 1012 North Grove street, lay unconscious after climbing a Winter street fire escape to view a Walcott Tracey fight. He fractured his skull and suffered internal injuries at Massachusetts General Hospital where he is in critical condition. Six other youths who attempted the Bromfield street gate were arrested and later released.
Clifford Sloan aged 17 had a fortunate escape after falling from his bicycle on Commonwealth avenue while coasting. Bystanders feared serious injury, but Dr. Dillon found only slight bruises on face and arms. He was taken home to 134 Green street Cambridge.
A baby stops crying as Haley prepares to take the child for fresh air in a carriage near Dock Square while a nurse passes by.
The poet receives many poems from New England and will read them through May to select winners. Awards announced May first. In the meantime, a wide variety of baby carriages is offered at one dollar down and one dollar per week.
Local carpet retailer promotes a deal offering a free cooking range with any purchase of 100 or more or equivalent account credit when the ad is mentioned. Endorsed as part of a value promotion to entice buyers.
A strong southerly gale drove a four master ashore on Handkerchief Shoals near Chatham. Monomoy life-saving crew launched a rescue but darkness and drizzle hindered details. The ship, identified as possibly the John W Linnell, lay in a vulnerable position at low tide with rescuers still absent at night.
The Triumvirs triumph over the Brooklyns as the league season starts with strong showing. Fans see early clashes and notable performances by key players.
The Boston baseball team defeated the Brooklyn team 13 to 2 at South End grounds in the opening championship game of the season. Umpire James H. O Rourke called the game after Boston’s dominant batting and sharp fielding overwhelmed Kennedy. Lowe led Boston with four hits including a home run. Long and Treadway added power as Boston fans roared. Kennedy struggled as Boston’s hitters slammed nineteen safe hits in total. the crowd cheered especially during fourth inning parabolic Kennedy pitches.
The people of Massachusetts embrace Patriots' Day as the new holiday surpassing Fast Day. The first Patriots' Day passed peacefully with widespread observance and notable enthusiasm, replacing the old form as a living celebration.
Jesse H. Lippincott, long a leading Pennsylvania figure, died at his Newton Centre home. Born February 25, 18__, he served in the Civil War, later built business ventures in Pittsburg and New York, and organized phonograph agencies across North America. He held church memberships in New York and Newton Centre and is survived by his wife, a daughter, and two sons.
The Hamburg American and North German Lloyd lines cut steerage rates to Southampton London Liverpool and Belfast to 18 dollars including commission or 10 dollars net, signaling a broader rate war across transatlantic routes.
Elegant garments from American and Foreign covert overcoatings with whole backs in the English style and velvet or cloth wide collars. Made in our own clean rooms during the dull season, offering fit finish and fabric equal to custom made at modest prices.
April 19 marks the second Patriots Day celebration in Lexington with solemn memories of the 1775 battle. The article notes the historic start 119 years earlier and describes current ceremonies featuring star spangled banners and brass music.
The night before overflowed with hospitality and celebrations waking to a colonial salute at sunrise. Church bells rang as crowds flooded the town by bicycles, buggies, coaches, and wagons, with visitors from nearby areas and especially Boston arriving by carriages and other transport.
In Lexington and Concord the observance drew vast crowds with Governor Greenhalge and state officers in attendance. The day featured parades, garlands, relics, balloons, sideshows, and a festive street scene, as residents and visitors celebrated Patriots Day with historic memory and civic pride.
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