05 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1892
Page
1
A Brooklyn gentleman praises a mattress named Pilgrim for comfort and portability, claiming it records every mattress he has slept on and expects it to be a welcome guest wherever it travels. The enthusiastic endorsement hints at a lasting, extensive pilgrimage for the bed.
A Detroit reader is urged to choose the Pilgrim Spring Bed and avoid dealers pushing higher profit alternatives. The ad directs buyers to the Atlas Tack Corporation booth at 2 Hamilton Place or to request a free book from the Red Department in Boston, mailing address 508 Sears Building.
A compact inventory lists warehouses in Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Baltimore San Francisco Lynn and factories in Taunton Fairhaven Waitman Duxbury Plymouth. The notes summarize locations and note regional distribution.
In Mulberry Bend New York at Mulberry and Bayard streets Francisco Mele an arcade vendor is shot and killed by Antonio Morello who also wounds a second man Carmine Bianchi. Morello and his wife flee but are captured after a struggle. Police seek the wife as witnesses are detained for questioning.
In Hartworp Connecticut officers of the New York & New England Company at Boston consented to allow Nathan F. Goldsmith and associates counsel to inspect the company books. The action seeks to restrain registering 2 million dollars in new bonds with the State comptroller. Alling & Webb of New Haven represent the plaintiffs. Judge Prentice will assign the case for trial on December 13.
At the Lafayette Social and Athletic Club annual semiannual election held yesterday in Haver Hill Street rooms, officers were chosen including President B A Doherty Vice President J A Buckley Secretary P F Cassidy Financial Secretary P McCarron Treasurer W A Hunter and a board of directors with B E B Breslin M Cahill E Duffy B A Brogan F Keenan plus Sergeant at Arms J Green.
The mayor's letter accepting renomination defends executive responsibility since 1890, cites centralized authority under the city charter, condemns a prior system of competing departments, and highlights reforms reducing waste and debt. He notes improvements in streets, construction departments, contracting, and budgeting to avoid current-year loans.
Boston Globe staffer Henry G Trickey, longtime Boston journalist connected with the famous Borden case, is reported dead in Hamilton Ontario. Accidental death occurred at the depot while boarding a train. body repatriated to Boston with funeral plans pending. Trickey, born July 7 1868 in Dover Illinois, later lived in Belmont Mass and Boston. He served with the Globe for seven years and held roles in theatre publicity and press work.
An old newspaper blurb promotes use of Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as the remedy for approaching cold season, urging readers to buy a bottle and ward off illness with a familiar tonic.
It is reported in inner circles that Mr. Osborne will resign his seat on the Boston Police Board before his term ends. The move follows anticipated council shifts under a new executive, with forks in support and rising calls for a department housecleaning and tougher actions against policy and gambling.
Generally fair conditions with northerly winds and slightly cooler air. Washington reports for New England and eastern New York show fair weather with cooler temperatures.
The Ward 12 Democratic committee met amid accusations from Republicans about loyalty to Mayor Matthews. With only one absence, the group endorsed the regular Democratic slate and ordered posters naming each ward committeeman to drum up support for Nathan Matthews Jr for Mayor John J Maguire for Alderman and Michael T Callahan William J Welch and Timothy J Crowley for Councilmen.
Bottled under Moore and Sinnott's label and offered for sale by druggists grocers and reputable liquor dealers. The note emphasizes strict quality across all particulars.
Rochester report notes the Erie Canal will shut for the winter at midnight. The item then shifts to a reader query about why people use Salvation Oil, answering that it serves as the best liniment.
The arrangements for Jay Gould's funeral are given. The service will be at 4 o'clock tomorrow at the church where he died, followed by burial the next morning. John R. Paxton of the Presbyterian Church will conduct the service, with two pallbearers. The article notes other memorial mentions and individuals connected to Gould.
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