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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1895
Page
3
The ad promotes high standard dental care in Boston with new sets and full services at low cost. It touts Methyl as a natural painless anesthetic applied to gums for extractions or procedures, claims no sleeping or unconsciousness, and cites a sample price of eight dollars for a full set with six year warranty and free repairs.
Dr Addison D Crabtree of 131 Tremont Street, cousin of actress Lotta Crabtree, pressed officials for a bone from the South Graveyard skeletons uncovered by subway work. He claims expertise in murder cases and anthropology and says he will use measurements to build theories, denying any intent to keep the bone. He has long studied exhumed bodies in Hyde Park and believes the remains are British soldiers.
In a Henderson Pennsylvania letter J W Owen describes 6 to 7 years of misery with poor appetite and melancholy. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills he reports full recovery, feeling 30 years younger at age 61 and ready to answer inquiries from skeptics.
The report notes multiple activities including removal of fifteen bodies in boxes, peat used as top dressing for lawn grading south of the lake, and four large derricks aiding the task. The living spring is now controlled by a four inch steam pump. Cunard fleet command reassignments and ship overhauls are also described.
Last Thursday the schooner J. S. Lamprey returned to port after a westerly squall damaged her centreboard and sails. The Cunard Gallia is due today with 45 intermediate and 925 steerage passengers. The steam yacht Calypso had a successful trial run for its Atlantic Works builder. The Indianapolis has fulfilled its charter and will be replaced by a turret-style steamer. Yarmouth imported over 2000 lobster crates from Nova Scotia at about 7 dollars each. The Hannibal Hamlin made a record quick trip from Fall River to Norfolk. Several schooners underwent cleaning, painting, or bottom work on Burnham's railway. The Starling lies at Lockwood's wharf East Boston.
Boston debates a new city charter as Senate Republicans push a measure without a public vote. Democrats fight, urging wider public acceptance while arguing for the Election Commission and broader control over city offices.
Nathaniel McKay leads the effort for McKay heirs challenging Captain Lauchlan McKay’s will that left nearly 800000 to nephew William Lawrence Kean and Eliza Jane Kean. He claims adoption papers are illegal and the testator was mentally unfit, in Probate Court pending action.
Observers note continued price falls in furniture with some sectors showing sharper cuts. The Paine Furniture Company quotes a large china closet for 18 dollars, a drop from last year's 25 dollars, illustrating the unusually low staple furniture pricing in this issue.
The event marks Henry B. Blackwell’s seventieth anniversary as senior editor of the Woman's Journal and a leading suffrage advocate. A May 4 dinner at Copley Square Hotel will be hosted with Hon. John D. Long presiding. Committee of arrangements includes Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Mrs. Ednah D. Cheney, George A. O. Ernst, and Francis J. Garrison.
An explosion of firedamp at a Danny colliery near Stirling this afternoon killed thirteen miners and left several injured as 177 were at work. The report notes local factory listings for wringers and related goods as part of an industry advertisement.
The Boston clothing firm Chas. Green & Co. after 24 years and 1894 bankruptcy assigned, settles with creditors at forty cents on the dollar. They now sell goods at cost to convert stock into cash, moving inventory prices downward to clear out excess sizes and lines.
In a debate on a proposed city charter, supporters urge referendum and broader public input for Boston. Critics warn reform efforts may mask self interest, while lawmakers amend the Elections Board structure and registration timelines amid partisan votes.
The House debated removing the codfish from over the Speaker's chair and placing it behind the clock after a Worcester representative Roe offered the order. Frank Hill Smith urged the change citing harmony with decorations and included a supporting letter. No license towns move to dry passed engrossment % to 53. cigarette manufacture bill cleared 61 to 59.
Brother Aloysius, secular name James T. Yates of Vine Grove Kentucky, died at Carney Hospital after a bout of la grippe pneumonia and pyemia. He joined the Xaverian brothers in 1839 after studies in Indiana and Baltimore and led the East Boston Cadet Band, gaining wide respect among Catholics and Protestants.
Edward J. Toomey, 30, of Chapman street Charlestown, drank at McNamara's saloon on Chelsea street yesterday then collapsed and died. A physician ruled death from an internal hemorrhage.
In New York on April 2 the Senate committee investigating charges by Congressman Lemuel E. Quigg against Senators Raines Coggeshall and Robertson met at the Tombs. The probe centers on a $40,000 fund from the Firemen's Benevolent Association and Officers to influence the firemen salary bill, with testimony from Fire Captain Burns about amounts and secrecy. Quigg recalled his libel indictment and confirms a discharge from the New York Times, denying the alleged fake interview claim.
Arbor Day will be fittingly observed at the courthouse in Pemberton Square. At 10:30 this morning Chief Justice Field of the Supreme Court and Mayor Curtis will each plant a tree in front of the granite structure. Yesterday laborers prepared holes for six young elm trees.
In Dover Delaware on April 26 two ballots the 122d and 123d were taken for United States Senator and each showed Higgins six votes Addicks six Massey six Pennewell one Ridgely eight Baye ard one.
The notice records marriages: William Faxon Jr and Ada Forbus at 369 Beacon Street by Rev John Duckson on April 25, and Kirwin Jordan in city on April 21 by Rev W H Fitzpatrick with William Kinwin and Julia M Jordan.
Fragmented notices list funeral arrangements for M. Atwood in Everett on Saturday from a private will, widow D. Deab and John H. Drayton related services on the 27th at 2 PM, burial for MalIntosh, and Murphy formerly of Enchunetts with widow Wil.
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