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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1894
Page
1
The Raymond Syndicate markets three stocks of ladies and gentlemens boots and shoes at 13 Devonshire and 170 Washington Streets. All stock from J H Woodman at Devonshire Street, a 22 year old custom shoe shop, plus Douglas Boots and Shoes from 51 Hanover Street and Atkinson Furniture Co stock are offered as the best at retail. Call at 70 Washington Street and go downstairs to 13 Devonshire Street near Dock Square for bargain goods.
In Lexington a group of Italian laborers at a half finished reservoir faced hunger after contractor Juul's death. Town officials, led by Selectman Muzzey and Town Clerk Saville, organized provisions from local stores with Officer Franks delivering food. The crowd was fed near the Keeley Institute as Italians were later sent to Boston by rail.
In New Bedford on August 2 1900 William Wallace Crapo ex-Congressman and Wamsutta director weighed in on the city labor dispute at a Board of Trade arbitration meeting. He opposed mill owner attendance, argued wage cuts were needed to keep mills profitable, and predicted a settlement after Labor Day as conditions improve.
In Washington talks, Senator Crapo backs a stronger tariff to shield home industries, comparing German and McKinley bills, while acknowledging depressing effects in dull times. The New Bedford strike faces prolonged resistance from operatives, with wages paid at Wamsutta, Columbia, and Howland mills and the Card and Picker Rooms Association urging restraint before Monday work resumes.
Aug 24 Fall River reports a peaceful first day of a mill shutdown. Iron Works and Conanicut mills run fully under last week’s wage schedule while Durfee and Seaconnet cut pay by 10 percent. Officials foresee a two week pause with possible early release from agreements before Labor Day as manufacturers debate next steps and wage cuts.
The Tenth District race shapes as a battleground with McEttrick seeking the regular nomination while Moran considers an independent run. Democrats reportedly pressed for unity to block a McEttrick triumph, eyeing McNary and Moran as pivotal players in a pivotal fall contest.
The New York steamer, sister to the Paris, arrived after the quickest Southampton to Sandy Hook trip, six days eight hours thirty eight minutes. It beat Paris eastward by fifty nine minutes and the Furst Bismarck by two hours thirty six minutes, with 457 to 109 miles daily runs and fresh praise from passengers. Captain Jamison cited fog and Banks winds as factors.
A sale listing shows assorted produce and goods with marked prices including potatoes blueberries cantaloupes Crosby corn hindgrs lamb fresh killed fowl boneless sirloin steak pine creamery butter choice patent flour lemons and other items with per unit or per pound costs.
Miss Rider fell from stairs when a hairpin pierced her skull. The incident is noted in a brief insurance notice by NA'I'S LIFE INS. CO. and agent J. T. Phelps offering equal opportunities for savings and investments for women.
James A. Austin of New Haven, Conn., reported a catboat stolen ten days earlier. Traced to Block Island, the boat had its name removed and its stern painted black. Arrested aboard near Long Island, 24 year old Rasmus Anderson claimed his partner would take the boat to Boston to sell it before meeting him in New York.
Forecast for Saturday calls for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont fair with southwest winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut will have fair conditions with west winds. Eastern New York also fair with southerly winds and mild conditions.
Seattle reports a coal mine fire at Oregon Improvement Company's Franklin mine thirty four miles from Seattle. Thirty seven bodies recovered. many workers still buried. Fire believed under control by 4:30 pm with rescue efforts ongoing and families gathered at the mine mouth.
Expert accountant Amos D Albee notes that on August 1 1894 1000 street cars CORNERECG more women were reading the Post than all other papers combined. The remark appears in the Post want ads.
In Bar Harbor Maine Mrs Joseph Pulitzer entertained guests at Chatwold with an elaborate dinner tonight showcasing hospitality and social prominence.
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