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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1892
Page
2
Stephen Craig of Philadelphia reports nine months after typhoid fever his head grew bald, then hair regrew after using Ayer's Hair Vigor. He notes his brother William Craig also saw identical results after following the same regimen.
In Arguay New York April 28 the Republican State convention elected William A. Sutherland temporary chairman and Whitelaw Reid permanent president. Depew Fassett and Sloat Fassett spoke as the platform praised McKinley tariff and reciprocity. The report named Frank Hiscock Platt Depew and Miller as delegates to Minneapolis with Sage and Seligman at large. District delegates and electors chosen as the convention adjourned.
Jefferson City April 28 The Republican convention assembled today endorses President Harrison tariff policy and honest currency. It commends Union pension support for soldiers and denounces monopolies. Major William Warner ex-Congressman from the Kansas City district was nominated Governor by acclamation.
Creve Coeur Illinois April 28 General W H Gib son declares he would nominate the state without regard to either side and could withdraw if needed. The opening session of the Republican State Convention discusses strategy and leadership.
The delegates at large were nominated as McKinley, Foraker, Bushnell and Hahn, with McKinley presiding. The platform supports Harrison, opposes free coinage of silver unless parity of bullion and coin is protected, and elects McKinley, Foraker, Hahn, Bushnell as delegates with Nevin Poe Boothman and Atwood as alternates. Electors named Danford and Herrick.
Bombs exploded in Langeac France and Corleone Italy causing shattered doors and windows with no injuries. In Faenza near Ravenna a bomb at the sub prefecture entrance damaged the building and nearby homes. four policemen were seriously hurt.
Jay Gould buys the El Paso and White Oaks Railroad for 50000 dollars at El Paso Texas. About ten miles from four years ago were built and later placed in receivership. Construction resumes immediately with trains and 2000 laborers. Route will run through Lincoln County New Mexico to Washburn Texas connecting with Fort Worth Denver and Missouri Pacific lines.
A telephone report from Goodlettsville Tennessee states that four Black people were fatally harmed by a mob and two others were struck. The mob action followed the brutal hurt of two daughters of a white family in Nasaville.
Denison Texas April 28 W T Sharman the sole witness in a murder case was shot in bed by an unknown assailant. He is described as the twentieth victim in a feud linked case.
In Montgomery on April 28 a Republican state convention split into two largely black groups. The Mosely or Regulars convention instructed its delegates to back Harrison's renomination, while the other convention endorsed the Harrison administration without instructing its delegates.
Russia influences fashion with the Cossack gown featuring a plain long skirt and a left open blouse belted with large buckles. Astrakhan trimming and Watteau plait effects appear, with an example in dark blue sarah and white lozenges, rose plaiting, and a white ribbon belt.
The fourth day of the East Cambridge murder trial drew crowded seats as witnesses described Tena and Jena’s close relationship with J. A. Trefethen and W. H. B. Smith. Carrie Boise testified of nightly meetings and kisses, while Mrs. Hattie Johnson and Charles Johnson corroborated intimate ties. Neighbors noted Trefethen’s visits and a ring shown by Tena, with defense attempting to shield certain details.
The crowded courtroom swelled with familiar faces and new attendees as reporters and lawyers jostled for space. Key testimony linked Trefethen to Tena Davis, with witnesses detailing visits to the Everett store and intimate ties, while others disputed timing and duties at the Boston Post Office.
In a tense cross examination, witness Southworth argues letters and envelopes show one writer. He notes erasures and distinctive letter forms, claiming the anonymous note and a Davis letter were by the same hand. The discussion shifts to timing of postmarks and which towns would bear Boston stamps.
The cross-fire focused on handwriting as the attorney showed enlarged samples to the jury. The witness, aging and wary, contradicted similarities between Trefethen and Tena’s capital letters. Long pressed questions for nearly an hour, leaving the crowd curious about his handwriting knowledge.
A Boston crowd witnessed a rambunctious exhibition staged by Thayer and Cornish. A free peanut giveaway sparked chaos as a caravan of acts moved through swordplay, equestrian feats, dumbbell stunts, elephant illusions, and an energetic Buffalo Bill quadrille. Darting riders, clowns, and the Glee Club finale capped a long midnight show.
The Boston Post created an engraving titled One Hundred Massachusetts Notables with likenesses of one hundred leading state men. The set serves as a fine display for office or home. Thirty dated coupons sent to the Post secure a copy.
The Lone Star Cotton Picker claims to save 30 million dollars annually in harvesting. A full-sized model is shown at 31 Milk Street. Investors can participate with shares from ten dollars and up, with stock offered in various lot sizes to suit buyers.
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