Boston Under Blue Laws Brings Quiet Sunday Market Silence
Boston faced strict enforcement of Sunday blue laws with police spotters closing soda water shops fruit stands candy counters and laundries while hotels thrived. Authorities used children as spotters to trap violators and warned shops to halt deliveries before 10 am leaving drug stores and fruit shops shuttered and soda fountains silent across the city.
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Boston soda ban sparks chaotic day of signs and raids
Amid mass mourning a citywide prohibition on soda and candy led to a patchwork use of signs. Police debated enforcement as Dorchester forbade even medicine claims while Rack Bay allowed vichy and patent drinks. Spotters harassed druggists, kids were used as evidence, and many shops like laundries and barber shops closed or stayed shut.
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Disaster on the City of Pittsburg: 60 to 75 missing after steamer fire
The Ohio River steamer City of Pittsburg traveling from Cincinnati to Memphis burned near Ogdens Landing early Sunday. About 150 aboard. 60 to 75 feared lost, many others burned or drowned. Captain Phillips confirms most missing. lifesaving efforts from Cairo crews and nearby residents aided some survivors.
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Jaynes stores offer contest for 60-cent bottle prize
A vintage promotion from Jaynes & Co. presents three stores at 50 Washington, 143 Summer, and 877 Washington streets. Shoppers receive a ticket to estimate the bottle capacity used in a 60-cent bottle of Jaynes Blood and Nerve Tonic. The closest correct estimate wins an Oldsmobile carriage displayed in the window, with tickets valid only at the issuing store and not on Sundays, deadline May 31, 1902.
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Resolution urges 20 day beef and mutton boycott
New York April 20 One delegate to the Central Federated Union introduced a resolution urging wage earners to refrain from buying or eating beef and mutton for 20 days starting May 1 to test if meat prices can be driven down. The proposal led to a lengthy debate and was tabled by a narrow margin.
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Forecast for Boston and New England Warm and fair days ahead
Boston area forecast calls for Monday fair and warmer with Tuesday probably fair and warmer and a chance of local showers. South to southeast winds remain fresh with high temperatures. Also included is a Washington forecast for Monday and Tuesday in New England and Eastern New York with rising temps and stronger southerly winds and possible showers. An advertisement touts the Cuba Big Brother Cigarro as a pocket friendly five for ten cents promotion.
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Frank R Stockton Dies in Washington
Frank R Stockton renowned novelist died suddenly in Washington from paralysis due to a brain hemorrhage. He had attended a National Academy of Sciences banquet when illness struck. his wife Miss Tuttle of Virginia and her sister were present. He was 68. The body will be sent to Philadelphia for interment. funeral plans are not yet set.
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Tragedy Aboard Steamer City of Pittsman at Cairo
Aboard the burned steamer City of Pittsman Mrs Sherman McCullom jumped overboard but her three children fell into the river and sank. The youngest body was recovered opposite Mound City. Pilot Pritchard’s child also lost. Survivors describe a chaotic escape as flames and cold water claimed victims and passengers crowded to lifeboats amid smoke and distress.
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