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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1892
Page
2
Harvard will not host Mars observation due to conditions. Professor William H. Pickering leads the Arequipa Peru expedition to greet the red planet for about two weeks with telescopic views and receptions. Mars arrives once every fifteen years for near-earth contact.
A crowded Nantasket beach last week witnessed a confrontation between a flashy young man in striped attire and a plain countryman. The countryman outwitted the self styled urbanite, who boasted of detecting a countryman, by being warned that his boast needed more facial hair before boasting.
Captain B H Jellison announced his resignation as commander of Company F Eighth Regiment M V M after a farewell address referencing the camp incident. Colonel Mills demanded he step down, and the matter prompted his resignation alongside plans to file papers.
A Dover man, George Gage, was duped by a boastful con artist posing as a West miner selling two bricks claimed to be worth $9000 each. After tests by a so called U S assayer and a cash loan from Strafford and Dover banks, the bricks proved not gold and the scam collapsed, with a city marshal alerted.
London Aug 2 The Cowes yacht race became a near farce as efforts to favor the Emperor William's Meteor failed to overcome a 27 minute handicap. The Corsair owned by Admiral the Hon Victor Montague clinched the cup by finishing within her time allowance after the Meteor led much of the course.
During a Cleveland minstrels performance in Norwich, Conn., Bar ney Fagan received word his father had died and, despite grief, continued his cue to finish the scene. The wings audience and colleagues were moved as Fagan later broke down in tears. The article notes improved acoustics at Arena Garden Theatre and ongoing engagements at the Boston and Globe theatres with additional shows and new productions planned.
Mothers praise the Post's doctor as he treats fever heat illness and cholera infanum, easing weary nights and granting rest. Delicate babies improve, gratitude flows, and two boxes of water lilies from Milford Massachusetts and Newton New Hampshire brighten homes for patients.
Theresa Meyer Markis five year old daughter of Meyer Markis of 179 Pleasant Street fell from a sixth floor window into Model Place last evening. She was aided by residents until police ambulance took her to City Hospital for care.
Deputy Warden N A Doe was suspended by Warden Lovering after failing to inspect a prisoner mail parcel. He had served over twenty years and helped witness prison commissioners’ hearing. An asserted forged letter was false. no forged document existed.
The New York Yacht Club launches its forty-eighth August cruise from Glen Cove New York with 64 captains aboard Electra. Yachts listed include Agnes Coronet Sultana Shamrock Sapphire Viking Nirvana Eleanor Gracie Columbia and many others as they head for Morris Cove. The race to Vineyard Sound begins with no times kept and Ituna to set start and finish for future events.
Preliminary returns from 49 of 66 counties indicate Governor Jones and the Democratic ticket ahead by 15,000 to 20,000. Kolb polled stronger than expected with many counties solid for him. Kolb’s allies claim Jones wins by about 10,000 though the Legislature appears very close. The Blue Belt region with many Black residents favored Jones.
Demand for the Post's State Engraving Notabilities has depleted stock. The publication of the coupon will stop after Wednesday August 10. Coupons dated or undated will be accepted to complete sets. thirty coupons or combined with earlier dated coupons entitle the holder to the engraving, with stamps needed to mail.
Mayor Howe ousts City Marshal Whitman claiming misconduct while Whitman disputes the removal and vows to honor only a mandamus from the Supreme Court. Aldermen fret as court action seems likely. A liquor enforcement dispute underpins the dispute with claims of improper search tactics and anonymous letters driving decisions.
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