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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1893
Page
5
Eight hundred children visited the big telescope on the Common to view sun spots yesterday aided by "Jimmy Hatchet" the telescope man. Sunspot viewing continues today and tomorrow with coupons and a free peep at the sky for all ages, including newsies and bootblacks who joined in the astronomy lesson.
A poem by Joaquin Miller honors mothers and women who endure silent, daily battles from infancy to death. The speaker claims the most heroic victories occur not in war but in a woman’s steadfast, unclad fortitude in a world of shame.
Mrs Lizzie Cheney Ward of 15 East Fifty-ninth street, a physical culture teacher, designs and wears full corduroy knickerbockers with a skirt for cycling. She advises gradual public acceptance of sans skirts, suggesting wear at home first, then in bad weather, then outings, while keeping skirts for formal settings.
The article notes many women avoid long walks and questions why, then cites a sensational claim that a woman traveled from Galveston Texas to Chicago in seventy six days, prompting astonished reactions about how she accomplished the feat.
Washington August 14 The President sent to the Senate nominations including Edward C Butler to be secretary of legation to Mexico Otto H Boyesen United States consul at Gothenberg Sweden Bradley B Smalley collector of customs for Vermont George W Wiener pension agent at Pittsburg Thomas J Lowe secretary of Oklahoma James C Caldwell receiver of public moneys at Kingfisher Oklahoma Norborne T N Robinson of Louisiana to be assistant solicitor of the treasury a recess appointment
The Worcester of the North Atlantic Steamship Company returned to its dock after colliding with the Catalonia Saturday afternoon, then sailed again at 4 30 p m and arrived in Halifax at 10 a m yesterday. The 275 passengers aboard passed resolutions commending the company’s management.
Louis Merchant of 160 School Street was at Onset with a young woman when his actions appeared crazy. He was taken home and escaped with his companion and a team toward Nantasket Beach, with relatives pursuing.
A terse exchange reveals the Editor doubting performance and suggesting the Spacerut seek a different path. The Editor proposes night editing for the Annual Encyclopedia as a potential future role.
Chicago on August 14 reports the World’s Fair lady managers will adjourn or stay at their own expense after bitter infighting. Central figures include Mrs. Ball of Delaware and Mrs. Meredith of Indiana with Miss Cunningham protesting representation on juries and accusations of malice. The committee’s report to excuse Ball sparked a full clash, followed by Meredith’s withdrawal of the report and a return to status quo.
A Jamaica Plain firm reports a year long payroll fraud by an office clerk. About $4000 missing with potential higher losses. clerk Frank W. Arey, 22, vanished after heavy spending on horses carriages yachts and theatres. Arey’s whereabouts known to associates. company seeking restitution.
A wave of post office robberies across thirty five locations in New England has yielded over ten thousand dollars in cash and stamps. Inspectors believe professional bands operate in two gangs using blasting powder near safe combinations, often undetected by residents. The Boston office inspectors oversee the investigations and pursue leads.
In Bar Harbor Aug 14 Mrs. James P. Scott hosted an elaborate dinner at the Malvern. Race day is set for Kebo Valley tomorrow with Freddy Gebhard among the judges. Tomorrow night Henry R. Sears of Boston will present a grand entertainment with special music from Boston.
Waltham August 14 The finance committee of the Board of Aldermen was authorized to borrow 15000 dollars but reports they cannot raise the money on any terms, so the appropriation cannot be made though it is badly needed to carry on city work.
Daniel G. McKenzie, 33, of 2 Causeway Street, fell down stairs at his home yesterday afternoon, sustaining a severe scalp wound. He was removed to Massachusetts General Hospital.
A Eagle Pass dispatch reports about 200 federal troops disembarked at Sabinas on the Mexican International. A cavalry train followed. Carolina’s party has captured Navaya and controls most towns around Piedras Negras, with Coherra commanding at Peyote’s station three miles away. Both factions claim loyalty to the federal government. Carolina runs against Governor Gala, who has blocked meetings for his opponent.
Daniel Sullivan aged 35 of 40 Moulton street Charlestown district was out seeking work when he allegedly collapsed in a fit at Tremont and West streets corner. He was taken to Station 4 and then City Hospital in a police ambulance. He arrived unconscious with a fractured skull and died about 7 p m yesterday at the hospital.
A fashion page displays a black grenadine dress with heliotrope silk bodice, lace flounces, and satin waist accents. a fawn foulard ensemble with cream guipure lace details. a delicate ecru silk frock for a child. pale blue silk muslin dress with lace epaulettes. a boy’s dark blue flannel suit. and an afternoon jacket in lavender silk with cream tucked lace yoke.
New England theatregoers enjoyed Mme Favart with Pauline Hall at Tremont Theatre a revelation to many as five characters showcased Hall’s talent. Bowdoin Square hosts Lost in New York with strong scenery and performances by Pauline Maitland Lilly Sinclair Nat Wills and others drawing steady crowds.
In Montpelier Vermont on August 14 a sharp weather shift produced a light frost and widespread crop damage. The temperature plunged about fifty degrees in 36 hours from Saturday night, harming corn and vines especially in low-lying areas.
Four year old Georgie Donahue of 42 Ontario Street, South Boston, was crushed when the Boston Ice Company wagon on Woundry Street started as he climbed for a piece of ice. The wheels passed over him and he died instantly. Police investigated and the driver Fred H Bigelow was found to be unwa...
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