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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1894
Page
1
A detailed report by Mr. Albee outlines the Post’s extensive canvass of 100 railroad trains and 100 representative newsdealers. It presents a comprehensive circulation statement, claiming to be the most conclusive ever published and rich in information for advertisers.
An expert accountant canvassed readers on one thousand street cars and newsdealers in Boston to compare morning paper reach. Findings show larger Post sales and more women readers than rival papers, with home delivery largely through newsdealers and a wide reach into New England.
Massachusetts governor endorses A D Albee a Boston public accountant as a gentleman of high standing and expert in his line in a formal endorsement dated May 23 1894. The notice is signed by F T Greenhalge governor and N Matthews Jr mayor.
A Boston bank executive, F B Sears of the Third National Bank, testifies to the high character and accounting expertise of Amos D Albee. He asserts Albee is skilled in account examination and that figures he certifies may be relied upon.
A canvass of one thousand Boston street cars shows fifty readers per car on each route. The survey, directed for leading advertisers and the Post Publishing Co., is presented as fair and impartial with figures supported by affidavits from reliable canvassers.
Boston August 1 1894 Amos D Albee swears to a canvass tally listing papers read on street cars Advertisers 62 Globes 1630 Heralds 2067 Journals 443 Posts 5495 total 7497 with Post readership strongest among women. Lines A to H show Post leads. I to Q repeat. line R ties with another paper. line S shows Post behind another. line T places Post between papers.
A report describes a mysterious discovery near the coast with a body recovered from the sea and a suspicious party seen in the vicinity. Authorities investigated interactions, and residents await further details as investigators pursue leads.
Miss Harriet M. Gardner, of Roxbury, was found dead on Nantasket Beach after vanishing from her workplace on Saturday. The case prompts theories of foul play despite relatives clinging to accidental drowning. Neighbors and pilots discuss tides, a possible City Point boat hire, and a strange sighting of a white 20 foot catboat with a woman aboard. The Gardner family, led by George E. Gardner of the Boston Fire Department, awaits answers as investigators and locals piece together the sequence from Dorchester Bay to Nantasket. The body was examined by Medical Examiner Spooner. no autopsy was performed. Funeral held Sunday afternoon.
Nine year old Joseph Leuritt was fatally injured while attempting to ride an electric West End railroad car on Washington Street near Common Street. He and companions tried to hop a southbound car, then ran toward northbound tracks and was struck. He died en route to City Hospital. He resided at 29 Genesee Street.
Aug 30 reports President at Gray Gables enjoying undisturbed time away from Washington life. Dr Bryant and Thurber, Captain Schley joined for lunch. Skipper Wright ferried Ruth the catboat to the wharf. the party sailed toward Marion with Thurber reuniting with family. Rodgers remains anchored as Mrs. Cleveland visits the village.
James Werner of Boston visiting Herbert Colby’s family in South Billerica caused a gun to discharge while examining it at supper time. He was found with fatal head injuries and transported to doctors, with experts concluding it likely an accident rather than a suicide attempt.
Forecast for Friday covers Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with fair skies and variable winds turning northerly. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see fair weather with variable winds turning westerly. Eastern New York also expected fair with northerly winds.
In Winthrop Aug 30 a quiet town hall gathering filled to capacity for a meeting with sixteen warrant articles. Only one article drew interest, promising implications for the community and prompting discussion of a significant reappointment.
Reporters led by the Postman entered the hall to loud applause as Selectman Neal announced the police force had tendered their resignations. Chief Tewksbury said he had not been backed by his men or the Selectmen, acknowledging the demoralization. BF Moses was chosen moderator.
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