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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
1
A party of five excursionists from Crawford House faced a near fatal halt as unseasonal cold gripped Mount Washington New Hampshire August 21 190? with temperatures plunging to 28 degrees. Three men and two women were rescued along the bridle path in a badly used-up condition one woman would have perished without hotel aid.
Elisha Knight aged seven attempted to flee illness and jumped in front of the 5 24 express from Boston in Wakefield causing severe injuries. He was mangled with multiple broken limbs and torn clothing. The body was moved to the depot baggage room as Medical Examiner Jack of Melrose arrived. Knight, a shoe maker, had been living with his daughter Maria Knight on Gould Street in recent years.
Washington dispatch reports Thursday outlook fair and warmer across New England and eastern New York with variable winds turning southerly by day.
John Ferguson, a hostler at Marshall's livery stable, was arrested on larceny charges in Nashua N H and is suspected in a brutal assault on Thomas Page. Page in critical condition at his Litchfield home after being found beaten in a woods wagon. police seek the assault location and motive.
The headquarters of Rich Emry Sir Charley Fry Chief of Staff and the listed Sub Committees are set at the Grand Stands for the triennial conclave.
The Denver and San Francisco Templars converge on Boston with full uniforms and festive pageantry. Arizona and Colorado delegates greet the committee on School Street while well known locals and long time figures like Ivers Phillips and L S Treat are highlighted. The contingent plans a photo at the Custom House and a formal visit to Parker House with two lodges arriving by different routes.
Nantucket Aug 21 Steamer Nantucket arrived with 250 excursionists. It backed into berth snapping its shaft and passengers were taken to Hyannis by the Gay Head. Some went to Nantucket Central railroad tracks. Whitney Riddell’s catboat capsized in heavy breeze. occupants rescued from a sinking vessel.
The President and Dr. Bryant fished briefly in Buzzard's Bay Massachusetts as heavy seas limited activity. No comment will be issued on the Mora claim and no further details were obtained about the congressional librarian affair.
A striking note cites a speaker describing a strike by four thousand men and women. The speaker reflects on what a large labor action might feel like, drawing from readings on English socialism.
Reporter visits Bennet street and Barrett street headquarters as women workers demand equal pay for equal output. The scene at Wells Memorial meetings shows calm, orderly discussion rather than violence, with many men in Sunday attire gathered to hear the settlement committee report.
Daniel Kennedy, 28, was attacked on Alley Street at 10:30 PM by John Bradly, who allegedly struck him three times while three others restrained Kennedy. Kennedy required fifteen stitches and was released later. Bradly was arrested. three accomplices remain at large.
In Salem on August 21 police tie Pierre Bourgeois who died July 27 from Warren House burns to missing Bradford man Henry Bourgeois. Henry, who vanished days before the fire while claiming a Beverly job, left a widow and several children. He was buried in Salem Cemetery, with no known relatives.
In Salem on August 21 Isadore St Pierre, 11, son of Louis St Pierre, was struck and killed by a Boston and Maine passenger train near Castle Hill. The boy, berrying, stepped off a track to let a freight pass and walked into the path of the passenger train. the impact destroyed the top of his head.
Newburyport August 21 descendants of Nathanial Weare gathered in Seabrook New Hampshire for the annual reunion with over 100 representatives attending. John M Weare delivered a historical address during the event.
Economy in a man's necessities is a name for extravagance. A lawyer needs his law books a carpenter his tools and the overworked business man needs a restful office chair. Improvements in office chairs in the last fifteen months allow any degree of comfort. An upright seat chair is described as perfect. A greatly enlarged line of Office Furniture and very low prices on chairs are offered. A sixty four page Catalogue is mailed on receipt of 4 cents postage.
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