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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1895
Page
8
The ad promotes Paine's celery compound as a remedy for nervous exhaustion, insomnia, indigestion, and related ailments. It claims to feed exhausted nerves, purify blood, and restore strength, citing physician prescriptions and testimonials from Mrs. Kate Manuel and others.
Swampscott today buzzed with a reported attempt on a man’s life near Harey street and Fuller avenue. An Italian woman named Cogetta Ta Gesca allegedly drew a dirk knife but was restrained by about six men before she could stab Tommaso Cardea who stood near the railroad workers’ camp.
The feature discusses women’s heroic endurance and cites Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for womb and related ailments. In Swampscott a woman, Mrs Tadesca, attacked Cardea with a dirk during a dispute over money, injuring him. Police say she would have killed him if not interrupted. she is jailed on assault charges with bail set at 500 dollars.
The Episcopalian Club met at the Hotel Brunswick last night and heard a paper on The Influence on Church Music of Realism in Modern Art by George L. Osgood, introduced by President A. J. C. London. Emmanuel Church choir provided musical illustrations. 18% officers elected include London president and Upham treasurer.
In London's Central Criminal Court the recorder advised the jury to return a true bill against Orear Wilde and Alfred Taylor. Until the verdict is announced, no trial date had been set for tomorrow.
Two blasts in the basement blue print room cause burns and a stampede as 18 gallons of collodion and ether, 100 pounds of gun cotton, and 200 gallons of ether burn. Chief Flint severely hurt. several assistants blown through doors and windows. Loss estimated at 1500 in photographic gear. Firemen quell flames after about 30 minutes.
Florinda Leonardi 87, keeper of a pool room at 33 North Square, is jailed on two assault charges with a loaded revolver after a shooting at Massa and Falasco. Massa escaped unharmed, Falasco, 41, is in City Hospital with a calf wound. Police disarmed Leonardi at the scene and he faces charges of assault with intent to kill.
In Dorchester District Court Judge Churchill announced there would be no inquest into the death of Alice Sterling, as expected, following standard procedures. The decision ends formal inquiries into the circumstances of the death.
The passage extols Highland Spring or TAPSTER as popular among both laboring people and businessmen who favor ale. It notes many workers and many entrepreneurs enjoy the drink and may live longer for it.
Providence reports wave of activity as false rumor spread that Atlantic Mills gates would open. Pickets guarded gates while management stayed silent. Dyehouse workers in several towns contributed to the strike fund and union dyehouse staff began registering at Olneyville Hall to receive union pay. At Westerly mills, strikers walked out again after pay dispute despite an earlier concession. About four hundred workers affected.
Prince Bis marck addressed Friedrichsruhe alumni noting nationalist student clubs shifted from republican aims to imperialist support. He recalled early republican ideas, his bet on German unity within twenty years, and the need for a strong ruling head, asserting Prussia and its army were essential to victory.
The President said he is not responsible for Mr Morton’s interview on the monetary question and had no prior knowledge of it until reading it in newspapers. He noted he speaks to the people on his own account when he chooses and directly.
In Exeter New Hampshire on April 22 Garrett Evans of Newmarket received a year in jail for aggravated assault on Rev. A J Wheeler and Jonas Hawley of Boston and three years in prison for burglary.
Snippet shows unclear notes on RS Parnell with fragmented phrases about health status. No verifiable details or context available.
The board repeatedly reconsidered confirmations for city posts including Wheeler and Buckner, both defeated by 5 to 6 votes after initial rejection. Sealer Blaney, Rosnosky, and Mintz were unanimously approved, while Hardy and Williamson failed before later outcomes. Over the poor overseers and assessors, Wolcott was confirmed while Parker, Fowler, Hatch, and Hichborn faced reversals or defeats. The Heather of theatre licenses and fireworks vetoes dominated debate as Tremont Street widening was postponed. Doogue salary boost approved on report. Kennedy resignation accepted with Sanborn to fill.
Mens suits in black and blue cheviots cassimeres and Scotches were to be sold at 14 to 20 dollars but are now marked down for sale.
The Post reports Mayor Curtis relies on two legal authorities to remove and appoint public officials without board consent. Aldermen react with mixed feelings as Allen, Witt, and others dispute the mayoral prerogative while pledging ongoing battles over appointments and Tremont street plans.
Representative George A. Hibbard, once chairman of the Republican city committee and close ally of Mayor Curtis, was found at his Rutland street rooms last night. He refused to discuss the Aldermen’s refusal to confirm the mayor’s appointments, saying he could not comment or provide information. He stressed his interest in the mayor’s administration but would not speak further.
Mayor Curtis received the redistricting bill from City Council and denied signing it. He has ten days to approve or veto and has not revealed his intentions, likely awaiting the full legal period before acting.
Chicago April 22 wheat prices surged on opening with July as the favored option. The pit was crowded as demand drove futures up to 68 cents and back to 62 cents amid rapid trading. Reports indicate Armour & Co benefits from the rise with a potential $840,000 gain. W T Baker, board president, also a heavy winner.
Standard Oil reports a fifteen cent drop in Pennsylvania field oil prices this morning. Oil City and Pittsburg exchanges opened two and a half cents below Saturday’s close. Oil City market bids rose to $1.98 as trading continued.
Forests have burned for days in Oil City area destroying property. A fire at E. E. Clapp’s timber and village burned hundreds of acres. Three men fired woods near Powell's Ridge and fled after being chased. In Penn Oak a large fire threatened oil rigs and homes, burning about eighty acres before control. Vigilance committees are forming to catch arsonists.
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