29 Apr 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1893
Page
1
A note describes styles evolving after long sleep, noting clothing now fits fat tall men. The items open every evening until nine and Saturdays until ten, reflecting changes in fashion availability and store hours for extended shopping.
The ad highlights a large lot of boys garments including about 50 all wool ulsters for ages 5 to 13, formerly eight dollars fifty cents, now offered at a bargain price.
Estelle Canning, 15, and William Handy, 21, eloped from Boston after a dispute with her father over the romance. They traveled to New York where Handy was held on a $2500 bail for abduction, while both sides offered conflicting accounts of consent and coercion. Court action looms as families brace for fallout.
A stray question about caring for a crying infant references Mel lin's Food and a long late night. No further factual details are provided.
A Boston Bay State naval reserve unit joined Massachusetts naval forces in a multi nation pageant in Manhattan. Gov Russell and Mayor Gilroy led officials as uniformed seamen from American and foreign ships marched past City Hall plaza amid enthusiastic crowds and a grand display featuring artillery and mounted officers.
The Line of March reports 80 000 spectators filling Madison Square to witness the naval forces parade. Police stretched wires to manage crowd flow as the barouche with President Cleveland passed and cheers roared from 8 am onward. The procession began at 11 15 and closed at 12 46.
New York April 28 The Chamber of Commerce banquet capped the naval festivities with invited admirals from Britain France Russia Brazil and Argentina and American officers. Dignitaries including Secretary of the Navy Herbert Governors and the New York Mayor attended a 400 cover dinner at the Waldorf with toasts praising international fraternal ties.
Washington dispatch shows April 28 forecast by the Weather Bureau. For Maine New Hampshire and Vermont expect fair skies with westerly winds and slightly cooler temperatures. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see generally fair weather with southerly to westerly winds and cooler air, except along the Rhode Island and Connecticut coasts.
At the Crawford shoe fire sale on 225 Washington Street customers will find Mette Lowent and light weight summer shoes genuine cork sole pairs heavy shoes for spring and fall with a large variety of patent leathers and hand made options. Regular stock includes 43 and S4 sizes all items are closed out at large reductions from regular prices.
In 1893 style copy extols Roman chairs as affordable luxury for rich or poor. It highlights removable cushions and light castors for easy movement, notes rising demand for women seats, and suggests birch options stained to resemble mahogany to keep costs low.
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