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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1895
Page
1
Three aliens were found aboard the Warren liner Sachem after sailing July 30. They fought officers, tried to escape via a gang plank and port hole, were recaptured, and jailed. The law imposes a $300 fine for each alien escape from a ship under improper circumstances.
The Populist State convention in Columbus Ohio nominated J S Coxey for Governor and adopted a platform advocating free silver at 16 to 1, abolition of national banks, eight hour workday, Coxey road plan, opposition to interest bearing bonds, nationalization of monopolies, state liquor control, and direct election of state officers.
A five story granite building at 65 to 69 Summer Street Boston housing Spitz Bros. & Merk wholesale and retail clothiers suffered heavy loss from a fire started in the basement near an electric motor. Firemen battled dense smoke and flames damaging roughly 400000 worth of stock across all floors. The alarm was raised from Boston Automatic Fire Alarm Company box 135 at 6 55 pm prompting rapid response by Engine 7 Ladder 17 and a second alarm from box 49. District Chief Ryan oversaw the operation as flames burned up the central stairway and throughout the store.
A young man attacked Miss Mary Willard, Hannum Real Estate clerk, with a chisel near Central square Cambridge. He attempted to rob Mr L M Hannum's safe. chased by bystanders, he was captured on Washington street. He gave the name William T Geary, claiming Cres cent Beach as home. linked to Eugene Hurd. He to be tried in Third District Court.
United States Ambassador Mr Bayard awarded prizes to top pupils of the Ancient Grammar School in Boston Lincolnshire. A town dinner followed with the mayor and municipal authorities presenting an illuminated address to the envoy.
Jubilee Cams delivered a decisive performance in a second defense, showcasing clear superiority that leaves little doubt about the team's dominance. Key figures and strategy anchored the victory, with sharp execution and disciplined defense shaping the outcome.
A concise agricultural note reports lamb prices at notably low levels with Bery Best Flour and other commodities also listed as depressed. The terse item reflects market weakness and easing prices across multiple goods.
He argues diplomacy as frankness and clearing misunderstandings prevents conflicts between English-speaking nations. He aims to present cases that protect his country’s honor while allowing England to accept views with honor and safeguard her welfare and interests.
Ex Fire Commissioner George H. Innis refused a $1800 water department post offered by Mayor Curtis after a Post exclusive story. Innis said little beyond confirming the report while G A R men of Boston vent anger at City Hall. whispers grow among Massachusetts G A R members.
Small crowd attends the August trotting meet at Riverside Park Hudson. In the 2:40 class Purse 308 Miller Boy b g Shannon won in three straight heats Magneta placed second with times 2 29 1 4 2 29 3 4 and 2 31 The 2:31 class Purse 300 went to Annie Shedd b m Sterling in three straight with Dunbar second Times 2 27 3 4 2 29 1 4 and 2 25 1 2 Myra Wilkes second in the 2:24 class Purse 60 won by motion Jr Place after four heats with times 2 25 1 2 2 25 2 0 2 26 1 2
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