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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1894

Page

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Christmas Bargains at My Clothier in Boston

Three floors of overcoats ulsters suits and pantaloons offered at low prices. 600 all wool pants $2 a pair 473 pairs $1.50 pants 268 worsted pants $3 per pair Blue and black kersey overcoats $12.50 and $9.97 Frieze ulsters $10 mixed suits $9.97 and $6.50 oxford mixed ulsters Brown and chinchilla overcoats $8.50 Boston shoppers urged to visit Corner Hanover and Portland Streets for big bargains.

Oxford Boston Hanover Portland Streets

Quincy in Washington Rumor of Impending Marriage

Gossip in the capital suggests Hon. Josiah Quincy is about to marry a wealthy, good looking woman. Reports note his private trips to New York and compare his plans to Justice White, with no identity yet revealed for the chosen bride.

Washington Capital Josiah Quincy Massachusetts Quincy Quincey Ington Mr. Quincy Justice White New York

Addicks Seen Stronger for Senate After Gas Deal Influence

Thomas W. Lawson, in from Delaware with gas magnate Addicks, says there is no doubt about Addicks winning the senatorial race. He claims Higgins is out and the past four days show strong Addicks sentiment, asserting opponents have conceded the seat.

Thomas W. Lawson Matthews Bay State Gas Company Delaware Addicks Lawson Higgins

Dorian Sinks Schooner After Collision Off Long Island Sound

The British tramp steamer Dorian, sailing from New York to Halifax, collided with the schooner Clara F E Simpson off Eaton's Neck, Long Island Sound, sinking the Simpson and killing three crew members. Surviving officers and men were rescued by the Dorian, which stopped at New London before continuing to Halifax. Captain Hontvet and crew face hospital care as investigations and protests proceed.

New London Conn Dorian Henry Bermpohl New York Halifax N. S Clara FE. Simpson Portsmouth N. H John Co. Honivet Eaton’s Neck Long Island Sound Simpson Somes Sound John Moran Harlem Dutch Island Harbor Hontvet Oldfield Honivet Laurell Hingrem Bermpohl Custom House Marine Hospital Anchor J. E. Kerr & Co Beaver Street Pequot Julia A. Warr

New York Trial Hearings On District Attorney Charges

Frederick Hoffman testified at the New York hearing into District Attorney Fellows charges. Key witnesses included Henry J. Schloss and Solomon Kohn describing alleged prosecutions and aid offered.录 a clerk detailed indictments and dispositions for 1894. questions on public reasons for not trying indictments and requests for additional trial numbers highlighted procedural tensions.

New York Frederick Hoffman Fellows Townsend Henry J. Schloss Boys Joseph H. Louis Schloss & Co Louis Schloss Solomon Kohn Wolff, Kohn & Altman Schlosses Davis Battle Unger Nicoll Mr. Phillips McCurdy Linson

Delegates Begin Journey to Labor Federation Denver Convention

Fifteen delegates including John Burns David Holmes and J William Benn depart New York for the American Federation of Labor gathering in Denver. Samuel Gompers president and Christopher Evans secretary lead the party amid plans for a revival of union activity. Burns praises American press and calls the visit revealing while regretting its brevity.

New York American Federation of Labor Denver John Burns David Holmes J. William Benn British Trades Union Congress Samuel Gompers Christopher Evans Federation Henry Lloyd Central Union of Boston T. F. Tracy Hartford Henry Weissman International Bakers’ Union Gompers Burns

Harvard Graduates Magazine to Publish University Representation Statistics

The next Harvard Graduates Magazine will show tabulated statistics from this year’s announcements. Harvard leads all universities by about 600 representations overall, except in the college proper where Yale leads. Michigan and Pennsylvania show strength in specific departments, with Johns Hopkins remaining largest in graduate programs.

Harvard Graduates Harvard University of Michigan Yale Pennsylvania University of Michigan Law School John Hopkins University

Campaign expenditures list shows big donors to Republican cause

The Republican State central committee filed a campaign expense statement with City Clerk Galvin. It shows a December 1 1894 balance of $332.84 and top contributors including the Republican Congressional Committee and the Republican National Committee with several individuals and firms giving sizable sums.

Republican State Central Committee Galvin Republican Congressional Committee George H. Lyman Republican National Committee Henry Cabot Lodge Edgar R. Champlin Roger Wolcott George A. Draper J. M. Lassell J. A. Coran T. Jefferson Coolidge Elijah A. Morse Samuel EF. Winslow George von L. Meyer C. T. Crocker William F. Draper W. B. Plunkett E. J. Brown John Simpkins Eben S. Draper L. F. Howe Stephen B. Ashley Charles F. Sprague Stephen Salisbury Houghton, Mifflin & CO L. D. AP N. F. Ryder S. E. Lawrence C. I. Hood Dudley F. Phceman Cc. F. Hayward George Curtis Cc. F. Allen W. S. Bigelow

Double Shooting at Newbury and Berkeley Streets

A thief snatched a lady’s bag near Newbury and Berkeley streets, prompting coachmen John Lorden and James Slamin to pursue. The thief fired four shots, wounding Slamin in the abdomen and Lorden in the shoulder and thigh. both were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Slamin may die, Lorden will recover.

Newbury Berkeley Streets John T. Lorden Will Michael Slamin Slamin Lorden

Two Injured As Electric Car Hits Dump Cart

An electric car and a dump cart collided near the West Boston transfer station in Cambridgeport about 10 45 last night. Two men were injured though not seriously. James McDermott of Chelsea street Charlestown drove the dump cart and was thrown to the ground. Thomas J. McGrath of 50 Howard street Cambridgeport, standing on the car platform, was injured about the hips. The car dasher was badly stove in.

West Boston Cambridgeport James McDermott Chelsea Street Charlestown McDermott Thomas J. McGrath Howard Street

Yale Catalogue Announces Small Curriculum Changes

The Yale academic department issued its annual catalogue. No major changes to the curriculum. English entrance exam split into two parts over two years. Ten new instructors added. Professor Goodrich leaves for Williams College to lead German studies. Spring vacation delayed by one week. Twelve new electives added this year.

New Haven Conn Yale Goodrich Williams College

Murray Out Of Danger After Icy Fall On Tremont Street

Charles M. Murray, found unconscious on Tremont Street by a Division 5 officer, was removed to City Hospital and is resting comfortably. He slipped on ice, suffering a bad head cut. He lives at 29 Batavia Street.

Charles M. Murray Tremont Street Division 5 City Hospital Batavia Street

Bohemian fires in tenement quarrel injures no one

In Westfield a Bohemian involved in a feud with Joseph Pudel a Pole fired twice into a room where Pudel and four others sat. He aimed at Pudel but struck no one. Jealousy was given as the motive and the man was arrested.

Westfield Joseph Pudel Pudel

Victim Recalls Brutal Snatch Thief Attack at Hospital

John T. Lorden, bleeding from two wounds, lies at Massachusetts General Hospital after a violent snatch theft. He tells a Post reporter his pain and fear, asks not to alarm his wife, and recalls little of the incident.

John T. Lorden Massachusetts General Hospital Post

Condition of the Victims In Hospital After Shooting

Report from the hospital says James Slamin remains in a precarious condition with a abdominal wound that may prove fatal. Dr. Stone notes survival would be miraculous as the bullet traveled upward through the stomach lining into his back near the heart. Lorden is less seriously hurt and expected to recover in a few days, while further probing for the bullet has not yet been attempted.

James Slamin Stone Slamin Lorden Porter

Wounded officer expected to be sent home today

The doctor says the shoulder wound was superficial and not life threatening though ugly. A bullet in the thigh is not in a dangerous position and can be probed easily. Lorden's wife visited the hospital and was relieved by his stable condition.

Lorden

Thief described by hack driver on Berkeley Street

John Walsh, a hack driver, saw a short stout dark man in a black felt hat run from an alley with a woman's bag. Pursued by two coachmen, the man slipped on the ice, then drew a pistol and fired as he fled down Berkeley Street.

John Walsh Berkeley Street Walsh

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