25 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1892
Page
1
A sale offering 500 pastel panel pictures at 1.26 each, regular 2.59. 360 imported pictures in silver frames at 1.37, size 20x24, never below 83.51. 100 imported English watercolors in gold and white frames, size 2x24, at 2.65, reduced from issue. Frames made to order offered at half regular price.
A Tremont Street advertisement urges musical culture early by placing a piano in homes for babies and offers rental options for new pianos from Yose & Sons Plano Co at 170 Tremont Street, Los ton,ass with a free art book offer and call today directive.
A south bound Central Vermont cattle train plunged from an iron bridge at Des Riviere P Q twenty seven miles north of St Albans overnight. Brakeman Jelly was killed Engineer Babcuck fractured his thigh Fireman Minehan badly bruised. Obstruction on track in darkness caused derailment. train split into two sections. Rescue and investigation details follow with officials at the scene.
The captured stockmen reached Douglass last night in charge of Major Egbert and two infantry companies from Fort Russell. They were in good health but worn from the blizzard march from Fort McKinney. Rumors of train sabotage existed but were dismissed. hearings likely before Judge Blake at Laramie City. KE. N. Snyder of Buffalo seeks counsel for the prosecution and plans to present the case to President Harrison. The Johnson county people demand punishment under law.
A playful note claims ducks quack while a gosling faces a mild accusation tied to Dr Buils Cough Syrup. The item reads with whimsical humor rather than a serious report.
A fishing party of four from Portsmouth set out for Mayflowers on the Piscataqua River. The boat struck the bridge after removing its mast, capsized, and Furthest remained. Burke sank, Foster boy recovered after rescue efforts, Gray survived. Burke, 20, drowned. Foster treated and recovering. rescue attempt planned for tomorrow.
New York April 24 six boys under nineteen sailed on the East River to a coat boat. The boat capsized near Little Hell Gate Henry Storer was drowned the others were rescued
Groud Forks N D April 24 It has been discovered that the Legislature made no provision for election of presidential electors although a law was passed requiring them to meet at Bismarck the second Monday in January to cast ballots It is now too late to provide for the election at the polls unless a special session of the Legislature is held A regular session of the Legislature meets the first Tuesday in January six days before the meeting of electors should be held The Legislature can elect electors but the party majorities may differ Congress leaders may agree on a form of voting for electors through the regular process with the understanding that the Legislature endorses the people's action by electing electors
Officers Knights Kelley and Fallon with Detective Furnald led recent liquor raids in Braintree. They received letters threatening dynamite if raids continued, with similar handwriting suggesting a single author. Fallon’s janitor also faced a destruction threat if Fallon stayed in the home. No suspect identified yet by police.
The long established John H. Pray, Sons & Co. is noted for clearly marked coal sales. Their new store on Washington Street opposite Boylston Street offers a convenient location for purchases and upholds the firm’s well-known reliability.
Lawrence April 24. Peter Eno the man charged with murdering his wife Minnie died by his own hand in his jail cell while others attended divine services. He used a sheet as a noose and died about an hour before discovery. An autopsy confirmed death from strangulation. Eno had previously shot Minnie on April 5 and fled, later pleading guilty before Judge Stoe. He had been jailed awaiting grand jury action and was said to be a bigamist with a son and other relatives.
An official Hue telegram reports that on April 20 a sloop owned by Messageries Fluviales sank in the river, drowning thirty soldiers and the captain. The incident occurred near Paris/Hue as authorities confirm the casualty.
Mrs Ellen Hickey of South Boston was struck by electric car 810 on Broadway near F Street after stepping off a horse car without a gate. She suffered a badly fractured left arm, a severe scalp wound, facial injuries, and deep bleeding. Police and doctors treated her. condition uncertain. Investigation notes brakes not used and lack of side gate blamed. gate policy varies by line.
Francis Hunnewell longtime Brookline water register confessed to pilfering funds totaling 2500 dollars over years. Selectmen secret session relieved him of office after his admission. Officials sought quiet settlement to avoid prosecution citing his expensive family including a daughter’s autumn wedding. He is 63 and a Harvard Congregational Church member.
A missing Senate door keeper Major Edgell is identified as the body found in the Charles River near Harvard Bridge. Alfred Mills and other youths spotted the corpse drifting in the water. authorities declare no foul play and expect the body to be three months in the water. Identifications completed, the case is treated as suicide.
Loasa offers linen covers that resist wear and tear for years, described as tailor made by an artist. They advertise a cool refreshing room look and protection for upholstery, inviting postal cards to view new samples.
Lively fires in Lewiston on a Sunday afternoon destroyed an abandoned ice house owned by Oliver Newman & Co, then spread to new houses and a seven ice-cart stable. About 3000 tons of ice were ruined, with losses estimated at $7000, $500 insured. Several nearby buildings at Lisbon Street and Island Garden areas burned or suffered water damage. one boarding house owned by Mrs Gatchell and other shops were affected. Insurance covered most losses. Mrs Gatchell lost furniture. Fire department responded to multiple blazes including Pingree & Co lumber yard and Bearve & Wilson office, with the Craig & Scott blaze being minor.
A body recovered from the river was identified as the missing Senate door keeper. Police, undertaker, and medical examiner confirmed the identity after finding a diamond ring and other items on the clothing. Evidence suggested foul play or foul accident as investigators noted damage to the right arm and a chain of clues including a stencil and watch pocket inscription.
Professor Henry N. Johnson of New Haven Meripen Conn was found dead in his boarding house bathroom from syncope. He entered the room last night at nine o clock and was discovered this morning with the door locked and bed undisturbed. A Yale alumnus and former rector of Hopkins grammar school he owned real estate and was heir to West Peak property and had traveled extensively, including visits to the Holy Land.
Continuation on the second page asserts Salvation Oil as the people’s choice, claiming no other liniment can compare or compel.
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