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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
2
Ex president Benjamin Harrison told a Times-Star representative in Richmond Indiana that he cannot be interviewed on any political question. He said he will speak publicly if he has something to say on the silver issue or other politics, not in newspaper interviews.
To the Editor of the Post Sir We sold 780 more daily Posts in March than in February T H KELLY SONS Lawrence Mass.
The firm reports nearly double sales in the first quarter of 1895 versus 1894. Furniture growth is rapid and the Boston store emphasizes best goods at low prices, honest representation, and customer satisfaction. Featured items include couches at 9.60, oak bureaus 12.75, oak chamber suites 18.75, and parlor tables 4.00.
A five hour uproar at the corner of Washington and Common streets ended with Ward & Co missing and men who paid $1 for work left without jobs. Police consider charges of obtaining money under false pretences, while Vining, his license and the office’s fate draw scrutiny.
Frank Thompson a cripple with one arm and leg fought Alexander Sweeney in the Beaton Hotel barroom on Harrison avenue. Thompson used a crutch but was gaining the better of the exchange until Officers Scholl and Jordan arrived from Division 4 and separated them. One assailant struck the plate glass, and both men were locked up at Station 4.
A severe forest fire started near Hyannisport driven by a strong southwest wind has spread over hundreds of acres of standing and cut wood. The blaze threatened the Methodist camp grounds near Yarmouth and Craigville camp grounds and is burning toward Barnstable and West Barnstable tonight.
The Tradesman reports the formation of four new cotton mills in Alexander City Alabama Charlotte North Carolina Franklinville North Carolina and Edgefield South Carolina. It also notes chartered companies building mills plants and works in several states including Texas Georgia Kentucky Florida and Virginia with various capitalizations and project types such as oil, glass, fertilizer, coal, and water works.
The text urges relief from spring discomfort affecting nerves and stomach. It warns that not only is pain involved but prolonged derangement risks illness, linking symptoms to the season and seeking remedy.
Mrs. Chas Villiers of South Braintree Massachusetts testifies that Dana's Sarsaparilla relieved her chronic headaches. She reports years of near-constant suffering with only brief relief before using the remedy.
Mrs. Susan Furnald of Charlestown, 82, widow and mother of a 16 year old, is held at Station 1 Cambridge on a charge of abandoning her infant on a North Cambridge doorstep last Saturday. She admits the found infant is hers and will face court this morning. She says she moved her two children while working and, hearing a diphtheria case, removed the infant hoping it would fare better at the Cambridge almshouse.
George W. LaRue filed a slander suit against Arthur B. Cumner of Boston for 60000 alleging Cumner claimed LaRue was discharged as a thief and had not turned in company funds. The jury awarded LaRue 2000 in the United States Circuit Court before Judge Wallace.
Mrs. Alice Dyer as executrix sues her stepsons Albert and Chester Dyer for recovery of a $7000 note endorsed by them. The suit centers on property deeds tied to houses built for the brothers and dated before 1883, with testimony from Judge Stone and the parties detailing prior relations. Proceedings show Judge Braley presiding and further arguments planned.
W S Hancock, a former penitentiary storekeeper, testified before a legislative committee that convict George H Schonewaldt claimed a treasure was hidden in Arkansas. Chase told Governor Lewelling, who then pardoned Schonewaldt and joined the search. Schonewaldt vanished en route.
In Lynn on April 24 two men aged about 27 and 46 attempted self harm. John Herlihy freshly married, tried to drown himself near the ocean, while John H Newhall, a long time employee, cut his throat in a shoe shop. Both were rescued. Herlihy refused to go home, Newhall survived after medical care.
The First National Bank of Plainfield disclosed a theft of 22765 from the vault on Monday. Cashier Runyon missed the money when closing the bank. two packages held 20000 in new bills and 276 in mutilated notes. Investigators suspect professional thieves during the noon hour with three staff on duty.
James Gordon Bennett brings his trotting horses from the Riviera to Berlin for the spring meeting at the city track.
Boston lawyers clash over Charles Pelham Curtis Jr as Governor Greenhalge weighs appointing him to the Boston Police Board. Critics say Curtis lacks Boston residency. supporters cite the attorney general and statutory text. Curtis has not voted or paid Boston taxes since 1891.
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