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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
1
The ex mayor Matthews leaves today for a European voyage urged by his doctor to take a sea trip. Officials expect a brief absence not extending beyond a month with no immediate public statements planned. Public interest lingers as one gas transaction remains a topic of curiosity upon his return.
Forecast for Friday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont generally fair and cooler with northwesterly winds. Massachusetts should be fair with possible Friday night showers cooler and variable winds. Rhode Island fair with interior cooling and variable winds.
The Boston Common Council passed an order asking the corporation counsel to determine Curtis eligibility for police commissioner and seek court guidance if needed. Curtis had been a Swampscott resident and voter until recently, raising questions about his qualification and legality of the Governor's appointment.
Sudden strike at Providence National Woolen Mills follows two months of wage dem ands for restoration of 1893 pay scales. About 400 weavers left work after superintendent refused to dismiss four learners on fancy goods. Union rules require learners to pay teachers and the union, totaling 30 dollars, a practice not previously enforced.
Bord Own New Jersey April 25 Mrs Parnell has gained slightly in intelligence and bodily strength since 10 o clock this morning and continues a hard fight with death as medical staff monitor her condition.
The advertisement touts a woolen safety bicycle suit in blue black and gray with reinforced seat and roll collar from the No 1 line, claimed value seven dollars fifty cents, offered at a lower price. It also promotes a No 2 safety bicycle suit in gray black blue and brown, valued twelve dollars, offered at eight fifty. Samples available nationwide with special club discounts.
Hartwell S Pettes a longtime Cambridge Chronicle advertising solicitor shot himself in the head last evening after being discharged Saturday. He entered the office with a revolver and wrote two letters to his wife and the paper proprietors before dying within ten minutes. Patrolman Stevens was alerted after a coworker heard the gunfire.
Six dead sailors were found ashore near Plymouth with an oar and a small boat marked Steamship Marie nearby. The Marie, a 1250 ton Norwegian steamship, operates between Copenhagen and Odessa and 常 passes through the English Channel.
In Washington and London reports outline a tense Nicaragua dispute with Britain poised to occupy Corinto’s customs house if Nicaragua resists indemnity terms. Admiral Stephenson warns of landing a military force if no timely full compliance is received.
Paul White, a longtime Weymouth resident, was found dead in his daughter's home on Commerce Street. The Medical Examiner ruled heart disease caused his death. he was a widower aged 74.
Montreal reports a major blaze at MacDonald's tobacco factory on Ontario street Hochelaga. Eleven workers were hospitalized after leaping from upper floors as flames spread through the main building. several may die. Loss estimated at $250,000. owner named W. C. MacDonald.
Fred Curtis, a brakeman on the Chicago express due in Boston at 9 05, was fatally injured near the Albany line Brighton station last evening about 9 o clock. He leaned to flag a freight when struck by a switch arm, the freight passing over him. He died instantly and his family, including a wife and child, were notified by telegram.
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