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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1895
Page
1
The advertisement claims Blackstones outsell three brands combined in Boston. Londres leads others ten to one, offered in five shapes. The Boston factory is described as well lit and ventilated, built solely for cigar production, promising a clean sweet smoke for smokers.
Archbishop Ireland spoke to about five thousand in the Boston Theatre raising funds for the Working Boys Home. The address highlighted American citizenship, temperance, and education with praise from Boston officials and evidence of strong public support.
President Eliot arrived in Cambridge after an absence of four months spent largely in Egypt with stops in Italy and France. He described the Nile journey as delightful, praised English rule in Egypt, and recalled visiting pyramids and the Sphinx with Weather improving in Europe and the grippe in Berlin, Vienna, and Paris. He said he will wait to learn Harvard boards’ actions before commenting on football.
Archbishop Ireland addresses a packed hall in Boston urging good citizenship and an American Sabbath. He denounces political bosses and Americans who pursue pleasure abroad, while Mayor Curtis and other officials sit nearby as Governor Greenhalge was absent.
Archbishop Ireland of St Paul, Minn, speaks on American citizenship and loyalty, praising patriotism as love for country and sacrifice. He emphasizes protecting national honor and the country’s triumph, noting the magic and reverence of patriotism in history.
In Boston the Aeolian Department is discontinued due to piano department demand for space after moving to the new building at 14 Boylston Street. The change takes effect May 1, 1895, but the firm maintains its endorsement of the Aeolian and hopes for its success in the new quarters.
Fred Boebel of Daum & Boebel street contractors was shot killed and robbed then thrown from a freight train between Crestline and Mansfield. His body found this morning. he reportedly boarded the freight after missing the passenger train as tramps attacked him.
Weather forecast. For New England and eastern New York generally fair with slowly rising temperatures and southeasterly winds.
In Bordentown New Jersey on April 28 Mrs Parnell’s power of speech is improving and her temperature is low but stable The patient is taking nourishment and doctors say recovery prospects are bright.
The 3-cent Sunday Post created a statewide surge in Boston and New England with massive orders and sold out at 9 a m. Newsdealers reported doubling or tripling orders as the 24 page edition went to press early to meet demand. The mascot cat celebrated the achievement as reports from cities and suburbs followed.
Lynn April 28 dealers report 25 to 100 percent sales gains for the Sunday Post as copies sold out early. Major dealer E B Hayes cannot detail, sub-agents report Monday, while F A Easton and H G Breed also note strong increases and broad reader praise for the price cut.
Lawrence April 28 The Post sales boom due to price cuts spread across the city. T H Kelly Sons, local agents, reported nearly exhausted stock by evening. I P Lamson, Amesbury street newsdealer, sold out his entire order and could have sold more.
Boston citizens plan a private move to obtain a Municipal Court warrant against contractor Michael Meehan for grave desecration after workers dug up bones during subway work. Prominent locals, aided by lawyers, push for swift arrest and a confidential judge’s conference.
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