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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1895
Page
1
Aug 12 Milford report of a two horse wagon collision on Main street involving Mrs Louise Mann of Medway and Mrs Estelle Hodges of Caryville. Both women suffered multiple injuries including broken ribs and fractures. their horse and buggy were wrecked. no blame on the driver.
A St John s Newfoundland dispatch says the Valkyrie III sailing yacht passed Cape Race bound for Sandy Hook, likely reaching by Aug 17. The voyage from Malin Head to Sandy Hook totals about 2850 knots, roughly 144 knots shorter than the Vigilant but about three and a half days slower at an expected 140 knots daily.
Forecast for Tuesday calls for showers in New England with variable winds. Eastern New York to see fair conditions inland, coastal showers, and continued high temperatures with variable winds through Thursday.
An outbound excursion to Newport priced at $1 departs Thursday August 1. Visitors may enjoy cliff walk ocean views and related vantage points at the famed watering place the Queen of Watering Places. Tickets are on sale at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station with tickets limited in number.
A local retailer announces deep discounts across the Furnishing Goods section. Bargains include Balbriggan underwear down to 30 cents, Jean drawers with elastic seams, Black hose at 15 cents, linen handkerchiefs at 15 cents, suspenders two for 16 cents, and umbrellas offered at 98 cents as a regular sale item.
Browning King and Co. advertise men and boys apparel including hats and caps, described as extensive as the largest clothiers in the world. Located at 700 Washington Street Coe Eneeland.
Spars for Valkyrie III arrived in New York aboard the Furnessia at 6 p m. The owner insists on secrecy about the yacht’s outfit as it prepares to race the Defender for the America’s Cup. H Maitland Kersey of the Furnessia steamer line enforces the ban on reporters aboard the vessel.
The yacht Defender arrived in New Rochelle at 10 o'clock this morning towed from New Port by the tug Wallace B. Flint. A fierce thunder storm off Faulkner's Island tested the tow, but both the tug and yacht passed through unharmed. The vessel moors near C. Oliver Iselin's residence.
Aug 12 New York baseball players caused an unseemly scene in the Carrollton Hotel barroom. Manager Shannon summoned Captain Doyle not to return. Ex captain Davis sat out today’s game after a dispute with Doyle. Doyle’s attack on umpire Hunt led Davis to protest. Davis left town claiming indisposition. McGraw of Baltimore threatens suit over pro rata shares with four New York players. Rusie Davis and Doyle allegedly did not uphold the agreement.
Lillian Ray a 15 year old of 76 Havre Street East Boston died after a malpractice incident. Dr Lang and Dr Hager of Winthrop are held for crime as relatives recount a tale of love deceit, broken trust and a wedding day heartbreak surrounding her final days and confession. the case centers on Henry Reardon who betrayed her and wed another girl days after her illness.
A local dealer announces a new lot of Japanese wall papers suitable for dining rooms and vestibules. The store highlights its comprehensive stock of fine wall papers available in Boston at low prices.
Lillian Ray died after confessing to implicating Dr G L Lang and Dr F D Hager, two physicians arrested in the case. Lang and Hager, both admitting guilt, faced Municipal Court proceedings and a continuance to August 23. Henry Reardon, a sign painter and Ray's neighbor, was named her betrayer. Lizzie King of East Boston may testify. Lang runs offices at Temple Place and Tremont Street.
The Boston Board of Aldermen granted permission to the State Pneumatic Delivery Company to lay underground conduits in multiple streets to connect Boston sub post offices with the central office. Postmaster Coveney endorsed the system as a fast mail route, with work to be supervised by the superintendent of streets and completed by Jan 4, 1896. The measure passed 11 to 1 amid debate on a veto that followed.
Worcester Mass. Aug. 12 1895 Senator George F Hoar replies to T C Evans of Boston who challenged statements made in Hoars Clark University address and accuses him of seeking to break the Republican party Hoar denies any pro confessional stance and defends public schools urging Catholics to join the system cites O Reilly Pilgrims poem and ONeil Worcester patriot as proof of national unity and religious harmony
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