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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1894
Page
6
An article urges seven to eight hours of sleep for Americans to guard health and mood. It argues nervous fatigue stems from sleeplessness, promotes Paine's celery compound as a remedy, claiming it nourishes tissues, quiets the nervous system, and restores vigor for students and teachers under exam stress.
In Sharon a 29 year old man named Tracy was killed after a confrontation with two supposed intruders. The shooter Ilkenhaus claimed self defense saying he fired to scare away burglars after they knocked and rapped at his door. Autopsy cited a lung hemorrhage from an arterial rupture.
A patrolman arrested a man who gave the name Charles Hunt on a $175 diamond stud theft from William P. Wilder aboard an Allston car. The suspect, later identified as George Day of New York City, is a known former offender with prior arrests and sentences in Boston and Providence. He faces arraignment today.
Archbishop Williams presided over the dedication of St. Cecilia's Church with a pontifical high mass by Mer Satolli. More than two thousand attended as the church neared its eventual consecration, with notable clergy from Boston College and various parishes joining in the ceremonies. The service featured Gounod's mass and selections by a large choir and orchestra, underscoring the community effort to free the church from debt.
A Socialists rally on the Boston Common spirals into chaos as police, led by Sergeant Thomas and dozen officers, restore order after the crowd overturns a band stand. Speakers like Mrs. Merrifield and Lucien Senial face jeers while bystanders flee and a blinded man seeks an exit.
A large crowd follows a 18 member socialist delegation led by M D Fitzgerald through Boston area streets to Hyde Park and Dedham. Officers aid order while McKenzie guides advance guard. a Delayed march proceeds with tents, meals, and a night stay at Memorial Hall before heading to Mansfield.
A prominent club member praises American women’s health but argues for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic. She claims it improves complexion and energy, stating the product uniquely contains the needed qualities and urges careful purchase from druggists or grocers.
A group of Brockton shoemakers departed the city at 8 30 this morning to join Swift's army bound for Washington. They expect to return around May 10th. A large crowd of friends gathered at the station to bid them farewell.
The Building Trades Council met and adopted a resolution repudiating Boston school officials claims that unions are run by aliens. Delegates from wood workers, building laborers and carpenters were sworn in. A garment workers boycott and a boycott of D J Devine liquor dealer were approved over a contractor assault dispute. Several committees were appointed with members from plasterers, slate and metal roofers, electricians, and related trades. James F Rehill named trustee.
The proprietor of the Sturtevant House on Broadway and Twenty Ninth Street in New York extends a warm reception to a weary guest, offering attentive care and needed assistance upon arrival.
Coxey answers interviewers in New York arguing his followers could starve in Washington or elsewhere. He says he is no different from other men and defends spending money to secure comfort, replying to questions about his sleep and diet. He insists his march remains essential despite hardship.
The interview portrays a Boston agitator claiming a non interest bearing bond bill will usher in a heavenly kingdom and vowing to stay on the Capitol steps until Congress acts. He defends his movement's laborist supporters, rejects rumors of drunkenness, and discusses near reincarnation with references to Andrew Jackson and money issues.
Coxey's army remains in camp at Hagerstown with a proposed route change to shorten the march and compensate for delay. Large crowds gathered around the camp as the group planned to resume the march toward Boonesboro, starting at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Early today Kelly troops left Weston and marching east reached Underwood at noon and Neola by 4 30 pm. A crowd of about 3000 villagers and farmers greeted the marchers with a celebratory welcome. Mayor Johnson granted the Kellyites town freedom and Kelly hosted a reception with praise from local leaders.
Reports from Wilkesbarre Connellville and Scottdale indicate a widespread coke region strike plan. Agents warn foreign workers to avoid taking strikers' jobs while ethnic miners in the anthracite area will assist soft coal strikers. Leaders expect 50000 coke workers to strike tomorrow with a Scottdale convention directing action.
In Hingham on April 22 the mangled body of Edward S Campbell was found beside the Old Colony track near Lohier street in Cohasset. He had left home early with a lantern and likely slept on the line, struck by the South Shore local freight. his shoes lay nearby as the lantern rested beside him. The body was taken to Evans's undertaking rooms.
An evening gathering at Carney Hospital will present committee reports on the annual charity concert. A list of first class artists who volunteered to perform at Boston Theatre on Sunday evening May 6 will be announced.
Saturday night Liquor Officer Gilmore of Station 8 seized twenty one cases of lager beer at the place of Mrs. Catherine Shannon 26 Pitts street. Mrs. Shannon denies the report that she has ever served time in the House of Correction.
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