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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1894
Page
8
Two newborn white twins were drowned when a carriage stopped on a bridge and two well dressed men threw a bundle into Rock Creek. A witness named Custard tackled and retrieved the assailants and brought them to shore, but the police had not located the culprits.
In New York on April 2 Judge Townsend of the United States Circuit Court vacated his April 6 decision in the Viehman versus Massachusetts Benefit Association case and ordered a new trial. The suit, brought by Margaret E Viehman against the society and attorney J K Hayward seeks $7500, the unpaid balance of her husband’s life insurance policy.
Two Lynn Republicans Captain A J Hoitt and Lewis H Bartlett vie for the prison superintendent post in a quiet, factional campaign. Ex mayor Hayes backs Bartlett while Senator Lodge is rumored to have influence at Beacon Hill. A Democratic view ties the Senate stalemate on John D Dennis’s Lynn postmaster to Hoitt’s candidacy and possible resignation.
Charles S W Hinckley, 28, was arrested by a police inspector for fugitive from justice. Wanted in Rockland Maine for obtaining $20 by a worthless check. He claims San Antonio Texas address and will be turned over to Rockland police today.
The St Andrew's Society fair in Battery B’s armory ends tonight after two weeks. The program promises its best yet with the addition of world champion piper Mr. Purdie. All society items on the tables will be closed out this evening.
A poem likens travel on life’s slippery path to locomotive wheels slipping on smooth rails. It advises carrying sand to gain grip when the grade is steep and others before you faced slippery rails, suggesting steady effort and resource use to reach the summit.
The first night of Passover was observed with tables of matzos and wine as families retold the Exodus story. At Beneth Israel Sheltering Home in Boston 75 immigrants and needy individuals shared the feast. Orthodox and reform congregations joined in, with B nai Zion Society planning a ball and an active week of events. The service featured readings by Rev. I J Lansing and remarks by Rev. Josef Adler and Rev. John Wilkinson, plus announcements of further meetings at Clarendon Street Church.
The Boston Evangelical Alliance conducted a Passover eve service at Park Street Church last evening. The vestry was crowded and included many Hebrews among the attendees.
Brenton Vaughn was discharged in court after being arrested Wednesday evening. The assault and battery charge was filed against the other man arrested at the same time, not Vaughn.
The Boston Post terms the water gas now supplied to many cities as poison on tap, warning that in a city served by water gas every house is piped for death according to Newport News.
A quarter of a century partnership marks Steinert & Sons celebrating twenty fifth anniversary of association with Steinway & Sons. The two firms note an unbroken friendship and cordial relations throughout the entire period.
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