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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1894

Page

6

Lactated Food Praised For Infant Nourishment

A Globe writer lauds lactated food as a safe ideal substitute for mother's milk in hot weather. Professor Boynton of Vermont Medical School oversees its Burlington production noting purity. The product allegedly calms stomach irritation and diarrhea, aiding infants prone to cholera infantum, with Mrs. C H Sisson of Potsdam cited re a teething baby thriving on this regimen.

Kuss Burlington Boynton Vermont Medical School Vermont C. H. Sisson Potsdam N. Y D. Brown

Fire destroys Poland Springs livery barn killing horses

A $15,000 blaze at the Poland Springs House livery stable burned the hay loft and destroyed the barn, with estimates of twenty five to thirty horses killed. Owners, the Ricker brothers, suspect a smoking stable hand caused the fire. The Mansion House was spared with help from guests and staff. insured losses total $8,000.

Poland Springs Ricker Bros Poland Springs House Mansion House Ricker Brothers

Wills Create Art Fund and Charitable Bequests in Suffolk

The will of James W. Paige funds the Museum of Fine Arts with 30000, with a five year call to add 10000 for a 40000 permanent fund for European study grants. Mary W. Hyde leaves 13500 to charities. Other gifts include 3000 to American Home Missionary Society and Congregational Publishing Society, 500 to Women’s Board, 1000 to Amherst College, 500 to the Children Mission and Home for Little Wanderers, 1500 and 500 to the Free Hospital for Women, and 3000 to Home for Aged Couples to create a George B. Hyde fund. Eliza G. Boult leaves 600 to the American Bible Society and 50 to two church societies.

James W. Paige Suffolk Museum of Fine Arts Europe Mary W. Hyde Eliza G. Boult American Bible Society Ladies Society Ladies’ Auxiliary Society Park Street Church

Print cloth market jumps as curtailment talks rise

In Fall River on August 21 the print cloth market advanced one sixteenth of a cent with sales at 21 1/16 cents for 44x4s. The rise was unexpected and signals steady demand if curtailment of production continues. Manufacturers remain cautious about selling at the new level.

Fall River

Police recover Back Bay jewelry stolen by Atkinson

Inspector Cleary of Boston with Officer Gaillac traced a Chelsea home at 12 Tremont Street and recovered stolen silverware and jewelry worth 167 dollars. The items are believed to be part of the Back Bay thefts in mid June attributed to F. W. Atkinson.

Inspector Cleary Boston Gaillac W. Duncan Tremont Street Chelsea Back Bay F. W. Atkinson

Revere Board Revokes Pines Licenses and Police Powers

The Board of Selectmen revoked the hotel license of George F. Lane at Hotel Pines and the grove and amusement licenses of the Point of Pines Company. All special police officer appointments were canceled, effectively closing the Pines season as no business may proceed.

Board of Selectmen of Revere George F. Lane Hotel Pines Point of Pines Company the Pines

Malden Mystery Hints at Runaway Wagon Tragedy

In Malden on Aug 21 police probe a mystery after a market wagon appears in Forestdale cemetery pond with carriage marks and a dragged body. Superintendent Stiles reports a runaway possible, horse found wandering, tracks lead to Pine Banks Park, but no sign of two occupants yet.

Malden C. A. Stiles Forestdale Forestdale Cemetery Enwright Kelly Johnson Forest Street Pine Banks Park

Horse crashes through Brighton streets ending in fatal neck injury

About 9 o'clock last evening a horse attached to a buggy owned by William McClellan became frightened near Barry's corner Brighton. It dashed along Cambridge and Boylston streets then up Mt. Auburn street before smashing into Scorgie's stone yard and breaking its neck. The buggy was demolished.

William McClellan Barry’s Corner Brighton Cambridge Boylston Street Mt. Auburn Street Scorgie Stone Yard

Powers Page Wedding at Christ Church Cambridge

The wedding of Miss Cora Amelia Powers and John Harvey Page was held at Christ Church Cambridge with Rev. Edward Parker officiating. The bride wore white satin with lace and a white veil, accompanied by maid of honor Ida Powers in yellow silk. Best man G H Sperry of Boston and ushers included H Fay Nye, S N Merrill, Charles Scallon, and Lee L Powers. A reception followed at 14 Buckingham street and the couple will sail to England, residing there for now.

Christ Church Old Cambridge Cora Amelia Powers Charles A. Powers Cambridge John Harvey Page Quincy Edward Parker Venice Ida Powers G. H. Sperry Boston Messrs. H. Fay Nye S. N. Merrill Charles Scallon South Lee L. Powers Buckingham Street Page New York England

Grafting Hangers and Pulleys Offered by Local Firm

The American Tool and Machine Co of 84 Kingston Street Boston advertises grafting hangers and pulleys along with general machinery and related items at best prices. Local business listing highlights equipment for industrial and agricultural use.

Kingston St Boston

False Color of Mrs Howe Crooked Harvard Scheme

A Boston alleged confidence woman Mrs Edward Robbins Howe or Haile used Harvard connections to swindle Yale and Harvard graduates across cities. She posed as a widow seeking loans, hosted in style, and forged ties with alumni, including Stephen Bailey Alfred Hemenway and Samuel Darling. Police trace incriminating letters and victim lists.

Edward Robbins Howe Mr. Robbins Howe Mrs. Howe Howe Boston Harvard College New England Harvard Edward G. A. R. Mech Homer Rogers Charlotte Cushman Vets Chicago Windy City New York Hartford Edward Robbins Yale York Stephen I. Bailey Sixth Street William H. Ferry San Diego Cal Alfred Hemenway Beacons Street Sarah Heise David Eaves Barron C. Moulton Pemberton Square F. M. Kittridge Court Street Hunliss Walter I. Bigelow Gorham Avenue Brookline Mass Johnson Denver Henry Baldwin Devonshire Street Samuel C. Darling State Street M. C. Haine George W. Hitchcock S. B. Eaton Charles Reed Cleveland Farley San Francisco Samuel F. Eaton Newton Highlands Cleveland Forbes J. Gordon Blainey James L. Whitney Public Library John P. Monteith Philadelphia George L. Hunnies George G. Metcalf Oakwood A. W. Gates Fairbanks James B. Mallhill Los Angeles Frederick B. Percy Aspinwall Avenue J. C. Wallace O. K Parker Central Street Somerville Darling Post Robbins Santa Monica Hitchcock Yale College M. C. Haile Mr. Darling Ed Lorie Montreal California Newton

Salem Water Board Clerk resigns amid $1000 shortage

Nathaniel M. Brown, clerk of the Salem Water Board, resigned after an auditor found a $1000 shortfall spanning 1892 to 1898. The Water Board, under President John F. Hurley, ordered books examined. A. A. Smith named new clerk and James B. Nichols as assistant. Bondsmen stand at $5000. Brown’s salary was $1200 yearly.

Salem Salem Water Board Nathaniel M. Brown The Water Board Old Salem Brown Clerk Brown Nathaniel Brown John F. Hurley Hurley John I. Hutchinson Evans Mr. Brown L. E. Millen Alden Gardner Homstead Lafayette Street Leach Street Boston Turner A. A. Smith James B. Nichols City Hall

Bethlehem Day Celebrations Highlight Parades and Races

A lengthy account details participants from Natick Philadelphia New Haven and Boston in a festive parade. An idealized farming outfit and a Twin Mountain coach lead a east side delegation while Greek maidens and chaperones add pageantry. Later bicycle races at Maplewood and Bethlehem feature winners and prizes. The day closes without serious incidents amid a cold wind.

Cummings Natick Hannah Crowell Philadelphia Grace Roberts New Haven Mabel Allison Boston Mt. Washington House Ethelend Merritt Edith Hagan Emma Brookway Louise S. Lennox Mary Dumont Alberta Ryan Brooklyn L. Spear Springfield Mary Theaker Harriett J. Benton New Bedford Marguerite English Messrs Edward Sherman William Sherman Newport Leonard Bushnell G. Waters Buffalo Intervale House William R. Kittredge E. H. Fallows Henry Clews, Jr New York Adele Southard Bergen Point Grace Salisbury Providence Mary Robinson Lucia P. Robinson Arthur Benson Salem Edwin Tucker W. E. T. Keyser Mary EB. Tarlicks Elizabeth Keyser Washington Rena Bawm Isabel Bawm Belle Witte Charleston Fred Strauss J. M. Herman Elsie Ewer F. C. Record Lawrence Mass Tom Watkyns Troy N. Y Ida Wright Chicago Josephine Barron Newburyport Dudley Forest Hills George Brookline Major Fox Goldenrod Immortelles M. J. Durdan Attleboro Maguire Foster Maplewood Bethlehem

Tally-ho overturns injures eighteen en route to parade

A Sunset Pavilion tally-ho carrying eighteen passengers including many Boston area residents overturned at the Maine Central depot in North Conway New Hampshire. Most escaped serious injury though several were hurt including Miss Ailman who was unconscious and Mrs Bettely who was removed through a window after a severe sprain and facial cuts. The coach, one of the oldest, was to lead the Bethlehem parade on August 29 but the accident will prevent its entry.

North Conway N. H Sunset Pavilion Maine Central Bethlehem A. J. Conner Dorchester Ailman Roxbury Sumner Milford A. E. Wells Peabody J. MacGregor Smith New York C. H. Bettely Algonquin Club Boston A. Bettely Bettely Payne Thieler Smith Mason

Western Union Absorbs American Rapid Telegraph Company

Western Union has acquired the American Rapid Telegraph Company for 6400 Western Union shares after a lease had long propped the rival. Bondholders retained some value from $5000 monthly rent, while stockholders await formal transfer and clear title.

Western Union Telegraph Company American Rapid Telegraph Company Western Union E. §. Converse George Alden New York D. S. Robson Boston Washington Cleveland Chicago Windy City American Rapid

Nation approves new American Catholic Church in Cleveland

In Cleveland on August 21 the national convention of seceding Polish Catholics formed the American Catholic Church. Archbishop Vilatte of Wisconsin was named head with limited powers and bishops will be elected under him. All nationalities invited. each church to own property. free seats and parochial schools planned. A motion to renounce allegiance to Rome failed.

Cleveland Kolaszewski Vilatte Wisconsin Chrostowski Rome

Deposed Sullivan Replaced by Emery as Woburn Council

In Woburn on August 21 the Common Council ousted President Daniel J. Sullivan and elected Councilman Fred C. Emery as his successor. Sullivan, absent, contests the legality of the move, while Emery calls it a victory of fair dealing over venality and deceit.

A Four Master Ashore At Eldridge Shoal

An unknown four-masted schooner was apparently ashore on Eldridge Shoal in Vineyard Sound this afternoon at Vineyard Haven.

Vineyard Haven Eldridge Shoal Vineyard Sound

Electric Car Accident in Chelsea Injures Men

At about 3 PM yesterday Edward Hart attempted to cross Broadway at Fourth Street when a Lynn and Boston electric car struck his team. The wagon upset, throwing Hart and a boy named Mark Joseph to the ground. Joseph suffered a head bruise and Hart was badly shaken. the horse was knocked over but unharmed.

Electric Edward Hart Broadway Fourth Street Chelsea Lynn and Boston Electric Mark Joseph Joseph Hart

Colonel Wasson summoned to lead Korean forces

Colonel J R Wasson of Sedalia Missouri a former U S army officer has been summoned by the Japanese government to repair at once to Korea and command the Mikado s forces there. He previously served as a military instructor in Japan and helped lead a successful 1874 Formosa expedition earning the Rising Sun decoration. Despatches from Shanghai say Korea war communication is cut off and reports of Yeh s death are untrue.

Formosa Wasson London Shanghai Corea Peninsula Pall Mall Gazette Yeh Ping Yeng

Big Fire Destroys Cincinnati Freight Depot

Cincinnati August 21 The Big Four freight depot at Third and Wood streets burned this afternoon. The two block long building with contents and adjacent Wagner sleep ers and coaches valued at 285000 burned beyond control. Several frame buildings opposite caught fire but were extinguished. About twenty Wagner sleepers and chair cars were destroyed. Fireman Rudolph Broft was injured by a falling well. The fire is believed to have started from a freight handler s pipe.

Cincinnati Third Wood Streets Rudolph Broft

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Revere Selectmen Powers the American Tool & Machine Co Harvard’s Legion Maine Copley Square Needham Copley Risten Mr. Howe Rs. Howe Salem Water Board Falls Nathaniel E. Brown Sullivan Woburn Common Council Times Tio Ping Yan Chung Ho Asan Seoul Ping Ya Gulf of Pe Chi Li Fusan
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