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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1895
Page
7
A list of 4000 spellings for Shakespeare found in archival records, with examples such as Shakspere and Shaxpere. The note asserts twenty-two forms are considered correct by Shakespeare’s own chirography as authority.
The article traces Annie M. Calder's disappearance from the Crawford House with rumors James Bruce honeymooning overseas. It mentions cuff fragments from her coat found on Farrell's float, speculation on her possible river death, and past notes of distress including a lost pocketbook and a suitor from Barre Vermont. It ends by promoting Warner's Safe Cure as a spring medicine.
The Senate and House committees on metropolitan affairs and water supply toured Fresh Pond Stony Brook and Hobbs's Brook reservoirs with the Cambridge Water Board. The inspection aimed to inform members about Cambridge position on the metropolitan water supply bill slated for discussion next week.
A concise history of a premier college magazine noted for its fine record and the notable men who contributed as students. It traces the publication’s editorial tradition and highlights prominent writers who began their careers within its pages.
A vivid scene shows fifteen people crammed into a single room amid filth with humor interludes. At night a large policeman appears as a tragic Italian murder recital unfolds on the spot.
The Kentucky tale recounts the terror and his dreadful record with popular rejoicing noted. The sensational crime he is to suffer for is outlined in dramatic detail as his hanging is foretold.
Lord Salisbury writes to E H Hulse defending Liberal Unionists and Chamberlain against friction rumors. McBalfour urges unity, states Unionist alliance aims for empire greatness, social reform, industrial liberty, and resistance to socialism. He predicts permanent union under one government.
The Boston Plate Printers Union held its fourth annual ball at Cotillon Hall attracting nearly 400 couples including guests from all local engraving firms. The event was praised as the most largely attended and enjoyable under the union’s auspices.
At a Boston convention many American theosophists back vice president William Q. Judge amid charges of forgery. A Post report cites Professor Burcham Harding defending Judge as the central figure as English theosophists push to separate the American section from world body. The gathering plans to vote and shape currency policy.
Central News reports from St. Petersburg that the dowager empress, in delicate condition, was injured this week when the palace elevator started unexpectedly as she helped her dog into it. Her foot was caught between the car and the shaft side. The injury is serious but not dangerous.
On June 4 1892 an unknown swarthy woman about 40 in gypsy garb was fatally struck near Mt Bowdoin on the New York and New England line. Identified yesterday as Mrs Morey of South Boston, her daughter remains missing. A tale links the incident to a wandering band of gipsies three years earlier who persuaded her to join them and leave her family.
The house and barn of J. W. Smith of the United States Weather Bureau in Wayland burned tonight. Four cows, two horses, eighty hens, and hay were lost. Furniture saved. No fire department here. fire started in the barn. Loss estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars.
More than one thousand people attended Roughan's Hall for the fourth annual ball hosted by the Charles Town Workingmen's Debating Club last night. J. H. Helmund served as floor marshal with Cornelius Linnehan as assistant marshal. James Donovan directed the march with Miss Margaret Falvey leading, aided by John J. Lynch Jeremiah J. Crowley and Patrick Long.
A playful exchange shows Mrs Lakeside asking about a bride's progress while the Newlywed replies she has learned where her husband goes, noting the club as a signal and implying she has enough evidence to know him.
The text argues that adult health depends on balance between waste and nourishment and promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as superior for wasting from Consumptive, Anemic, Streptophous types and Marasmus. It emphasizes proven long-term results, reconstruction, and cautions against substitutes.
The Stott mill workers went on strike over pay. Major Stott offered 5 percent now and 5 percent in September if business improves, while workers demanded a 10 percent immediate raise. The mill will close until the offer is accepted.
At the driving park in Scranton Pennsylvania on April 26 Dr Carver of Kansas City defeated Harry Swartz of Scranton in their second match. Carver shot 99 of 100 birds with Swartz killing 62 before stopping on the 91st bird. The first match was held yesterday at Wilkesbarre with Carver also prevailing.
About seventy five members of the Massachusetts Reform Club attended a dinner at Young’s Hotel to honor Leverett Saltonstall. Speakers praised his civil service reform stance, integrity, and independent political actions. The resolutions declared his memory cherished as long as the club endures.
Jones asks how Wheeler is doing since buying a bicycle. Brown replies that he is on crutches, I believe.
William H. Smith of Boston seeks a divorce from Jerusha Ann Eliza Turner of Providence alleging adultery after their 1880 marriage. The court orders notice by publication and service to appear on the first Monday in June 1895 to show cause.
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