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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1894
Page
1
The Post First in Morning Sales reports rising early market activity and brisk consumer purchases across major retailers. Analysts note stronger turnout and higher early hour demand bolstering quarterly revenue expectations.
A Suburban Traction trolley car traveling from Orange to Eagle Rock derailed on a steep grade and capsized, injuring fifty passengers of eighty aboard. The incident, blamed on brake failure and the motorman’s hesitation, sent several seriously hurt to Memorial Hospital, including a four year old with a crushed arm and a six year old with multiple broken ribs.
Petrie Sullivan Italian laborer was stabbed in the left breast by his brother Dominick during a card quarrel in the Italian quarter on Southworth lane West Stoughton. Petrie is in critical condition. Dominick fled. police joined Boston authorities in pursuit. Both men worked on the water works.
Quincy police report Special Officer Gilmore arrested a man identified by Walsh as the accomplice of Sheldon in the Derby store cash drawer theft and the Light store safe attempt in Neponset. The suspect, claiming to be Harry Harris, faces a warrant for accessory involvement.
In Salem on August 26 Marie de Shenie fell thirty six feet from a fourth story window while under the care of an older sister. She was found with only a slight abrasion on the left cheek and was reported absolutely unharmed. Her father Pierre de Shenie and mother were briefly away from home at the time.
Brig Manson, afloat after being ashore on Nau shon Island, was pumped out and lightered of 137 barrels of petroleum and floated at 6 this morning. She was towed to New Bedford to discharge part of her cargo and undergo repairs aided by a steam pump keeping her free.
Cambridge police arrest William Patterson suspected firebug after a 12 40 a m alarm at a barn owned by Adel Fitch at 719 North Avenue. The fire caused no damage and Patterson, about 17 or 18, was taken into custody at Station 4 ahead of a local court appearance.
Berlin Aug 26 Four teen Anarchists were captured ten days ago marking a widening probe. Secret meeting places were found in Bre men, Wubeck Lindenscheid Nordhiuusen Mainz Rixdorf Forst Weissenfels Weis baden Halle Hamburg Altona Hummelsburg Duesseldorf with groups in Leipsic Magdeburg and Frankfort. Government to boost political police in Berlin with a special credit to Parliament.
Vice President Stevenson is due in Sorrento on Wednesday with his family. A party including Chief Justice Fuller and family, Mr and Mrs Potter Palmer, and Col and Mrs Fred Grant will proceed to Bangor for the eastern Maine State fair, returning by special train Wednesday evening.
Alta Mulligan a six year old of 3 Marble street Roxbury fell from a second story window onto the sidewalk about six o clock. She fractured her skull and was carried inside unconscious. Doctors Stone and Smith attended the case.
Forecast notes for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont fair with north winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut expect increasing cloudiness with coastal showers and northeast winds. Eastern New York sees fair warmer weather with northeast winds becoming southeast.
Henry Miller aged 15 and Barlow Clark aged 19 were arrested in Summerville New Jersey for stealing two horses and a survey from Bridgeport Connecticut. The property belonged to Mrs Catherine Miller mother of Henry Miller. She reported the theft in New York and an all points alarm was issued.
Professor Alonzo Kendall built a balloon ascent at Schoolcraft Michigan yesterday. At about 100 feet the parachute failed when struck by the balloon causing collapse and a fatal fall witnessed by a large crowd.
At the New Winthrop Hotel Chief Tewksbury and four officers arrested guests using poker chips as counters in a quiet hearts game. Mr Pollock alleges police brutality as officers restrained him, while the chief defends the action and claims a warrant. The incident shocks residents and may affect the upcoming coaching parade.
NEW BEDFORD August 26 The second week of the great mill strike will commence tomorrow morning. The situation remains unchanged with managers and operatives as divided as before. At the Potomska mill the help was paid off in full including the cloth on the...
A Fall River Sunday calm prevailed with parks and lakefront busy as residents enjoyed the holiday. Police report orderly conduct while 2000 youths filled Main Street. Mills face tension as Cotton Manufacturers eye changes amid wage schedule disputes and a rising goods market.
A figure described as already active in a prolonged struggle contemplates multiple fundraising methods to sustain a lengthy campaign if needed. The remark indicates deliberate preparation for enduring opposition and financial support strategies.
In South Boston near the New York & New England depot, a unknown colored man shot 7 year old William Nelson in the right side and shoulder while walking with Charles Wix on a track errand. Nelson, gravely wounded, was taken to City Hospital after police detained a suspect briefly. the shooter fled and remains at large.
Baltimore Aug 26 Senator Gormans doctors urge immediate departure to Europe for sea voyage and German spa treatment. Family and friends fear his health has been precarious for months and recommend long rest to avoid a complete breakdown. he left Washington for Saratoga for a rest and may follow with the rest of the family.
Samuel Patterson a 74 year old resident of Lynnfield with a mental impairment walked into Craigs Pond this morning and drowned himself. He had been an inmate of the Peabody almshouse.
A brief plea offers situations wanted and other wants at one cent per word. The terse notice invites readers to submit requests and responses under a simple pricing rule.
In response to inquiries, Superintendent Denman said mills would not start, while Superintendent Bentley claimed his Bennett mill also would not resume under the reduced pay. Reports of imminent openings circulated, and crowds may gather to view the gates. The Howland, Rotch, and New Bedford Manufacturing mills plan to open tomorrow on the old pay basis. No demonstrations are expected as operatives are cautioned. The Card and Picker Room Association male members will meet to form committees to seek aid from unions in other cities. The Weavers' Union
Fragmented OCR text references an insurance matter with asset figures and named individuals and offices, including NAT'E LIF and J. T. PHELPS, State Agent, 159 Dev., Boston, but lacks coherent details or context. The garbled passage mentions assets at $113 per $100 of Mobil and a question of Thirteen Unlucky.
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