26 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1892
Page
1
A New York report from April 25 notes the prisoner’s light remarks about his time behind bars. He says he bears the burden without complaint and jokes about buying drinks when released, framing his experience with a breezy, defiant tone. He expresses no clear sorrow or remorse in the brief dispatch.
The United States case against Oliver Goyett for using the mails to run the green goods fraud was postponed again. Goyett’s bail set at 1500 with real estate security. A separate Cambridgeport double murder involved W. E. Cunningham shooting his sweetheart Maggie Solomon in her front parlor before dying of wounds. The Post’s morning edition will be three hours later than rivals.
A White Oak sideboard with antique finish is offered for 27 dollars. It features a carved top, curved side arms, a three foot bevelled mirror, a velvet lined silver drawer, napkin and tablecloth drawers, and a large double closet with locked doors. Catalogue requests require five two cent stamps.
Large Boston distributor offers carpets and furniture at low prices from $10 to $200 with many styles. Couches lounges easy chairs sofa beds bed lounges and bed couches in stock. Principal makes carried include Highland Grand Magee New Hub Herald B Royal Grand Oaklawn Colonial and Dover. Eddy's Standard Refrigerators offered with 20 percent discount and delivery across New England. Catalogs available by mail.
A special carpet department features 300 patterns of Velvet Body Brussels Tapestry and Ingrain. Body Brussels sells for 1.00 per yard and Tapestry Brussels, laid and lined, for 59 cents, with claims of unmatched selection in the city.
In Hinckon, April 25, the House debates expunging Walker remarks from the Record. Boutelle’s attempts to force action fail as the chair’s count shows 146 present and multiple motions collapse, ending with adjournment after no quorum for a recess.
In Washington on April 25 the Senate took up the Chinese exclusion bill and adopted the substitute from the foreign relations committee after Sherman cast the sole affirmative vote. A renewed vote followed amid interruptions. the substitute extending present laws ten years passed 48 to 14. Conferees Dolph David and Butler were chosen for the Senate, and the chamber adjourned after an executive session.
A firebug terrorizes Roxbury residents as a Morris barn burns early morning after alarm Box 563. Firemen prevent the nearby Morrie dwelling from catching fire while an adjoining unoccupied house also sustains damage. Three hours earlier Michael Cunningham’s barn burned, likely by the same culprit. Loss estimated around 3000 dollars. Police pursue leads on the case.
Congressman Elijah A Morse of Massachusetts declares he will not seek another term due to impaired health. He plans to withdraw at the end of his term, thanks his constituents, and urges harmony in selecting his successor.
Washington dispatch reports a forecast for Tuesday indicating generally fair weather in New England and Eastern New York with slightly warmer temperatures. Southwest winds are expected as the day progresses.
The Yarmouth Steamship Company issues a vivid illustrated book on the Land of Evangeline. Thomas F. Anderson authored the text and C. bi. Webster did the photogravure work, showcasing the region the line annually carries thousands of delighted tourists through.
Renewals prove timely for carpets and related goods as John H Pray Sons & Co showcase their spring stock at the new Washington Street store opposite Boylston. The feature highlights the upcoming season and urges consultation for home refreshes.
Maggie Williams a Welsh émigré of 20, living with Mrs. Roberts in Somerville, planned to wed harness maker Cunningham who wore an artificial leg. After learning of his deceit over funds and a broken leg, she confronted him at Mrs. Connor’s house. he fatally shot himself, leaving Maggie’s fate in question and exposing his fraud. Cunningham, 32, had rented at 7 Essex Street and faced unemployment. Maggie’s sister remains in New York.
A line from an old advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a genuine chemical combination with identical color and constituents each time. Druggists offer it for 25 cents, courting consumer trust in a period marketing claim.
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