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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1893
Page
7
A vintage ad promotes a Saturday sale on all overcoats including Melton and Kersey in brown hues. It highlights tailor-made, satin sleeve linings, and lengths 42 to 45 inches with prices ranging to 15 dollars and a listed figure of 911.50.
The store announces a sweeping sale on stock tailors made suits frocks and sacks including imported worsteds cassimeres and tweeds in 30 28 and 25 sizes now offered at 20 dollars. Active promotion emphasizes desirability and limited availability.
Miss Catherine Cummings died reportedly of natural causes after a cold bath led to chills. Autopsy was planned. she had recently worked at the Boston Bolt Company and lived in South Boston with cousins in Patrick Flood’s family. Her body was moved to Fordbury for burial.
The Bangor steamer fire now estimated to cost up to 30000. The J W Woodruff will tow the wrecked Bessie B to city. Captain Pendleton to lead the Gladstone in this winter halibut fishery. High liner crews receive 400 to 500 each. Ethel B Jacobs and Mabel R Bennett top the mackerel fleet with high stock valuations. Orpheus led bank cod catch with Maggie and May close behind. Alice R Lawson reports 470000 pounds of fish and 12811 stock. Newfoundland herring clearances number about sixty three schooners. outlook appears poor. Kate Jones towed Eliza B Emery ashore at cape to Salem. prize crew seeks 600 from Vesta at North Sydney.
The Scandia reporting from Hamburg described a record storm voyage where soapsuds sprayed over the bow and broke the heavy seas. The crew found the suds reduced wave impact, noting soap is cheaper and takes less space, though oil remains traditional.
The Massachusetts Mutual Accident Association marked its tenth anniversary with a supper at the American House. Leading the discussion on accident insurance were Eiveagtt A. Stevens with ex-insurance commissioner George S. Merrill City Solicitor Bailey and R. R. Wade chief of the district police in attendance.
The Bostonian Society meets in the Council chamber at the old State House on Tuesday next at 3 pm.
George A Plummer and Company of Washington Street releases an early calendar for next year a handsome steel engraved item showcasing craftsmanship and style for the coming year.
Michael J. Ronayne alias George Johnson faced a municipal court arraignment after a month in custody for the alleged murder of Joseph Mellsop at the Boston Industrial Home. Key witnesses described a fatal knife wound and a scuffle, with Judge Parmenter reserving a decision until next Thursday. Ronayne remained in jail without bail while two witnesses were held on $300 bonds.
Maiden Mayor Winn urged taxing foreign stock and personal property while denouncing exemptions. Stockwell mocked Adams and Garrison plans and proposed sworn property statements and new taxes, Dana opposing foreign shares exemptions. Hearings closed. executive sessions start Monday with a prepared report for the Legislature and printed testimony to be distributed.
Unclear OCR reads a phrase about Chester H. Graves & Sons and Maryland Malt Whiskey sold by Ver BAM tia ole essay. The text is fragmented with repeated descriptors uncolored unsweetened un adulterated and references a sick room and bottle neck signer.
Reports say the case has no new facts. Zella Nicolaus Gould is in the city with guardian Albert Ruhman, whom she allegedly married. A reporter’s encounter at the St James Hotel sparked speculation about involvement by George Gould and an alleged $40,000 check routed to another person.
In the Harriet A. Seward versus Ary A. Klebes case in the Superior Court Judge Braley hears testimony on deeds to Manefield lots from George M. Babbitt and on bonds hidden in a wood pile. Clarence Seward recalls recovering bonds. George A. Adams and George B. Seward describe deed signing and Babbitt's mental state. A 13 year old inmate testifies about a bond theft tied to grand father Babbitt, as witnesses recount church avoidance and money handling.
The Boston firm Paine's Furniture announces what may be the city's finest music cabinet for the price. An outline engraving bills the piece as a Brudy to Rosewood and Gold, signaling luxury and appeal.
AUG McGRAITH defends the Typographical Union in Boston against Alderman Lee over city printing contracts. He cites residency, nativity, and long-standing union-backed pricing and labor rules from 1801 and 1887, arguing principles over personalities and noting support from Council members and officials.
August Langner was found guilty of murder in the second degree after a 15 hour jury deliberation in Dedham. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with solitary confinement first, then hard labor.
The governor elect names a full staff including Adjutant-general Samuel Dalton of Boston and Surgeon-general Herbert L. Burrell, also of Boston. Other brigadier general appointees cover Champlin, Davidson, and more with aides, inspectors, and quartermasters listed along with their home cities. A separate note mentions T. W. Curtis promoting a petition for public employment offices to aid the jobless.
Laborer John King of Henchman Street North End left home after work for a walk and has not been seen since his wife reported him missing last Friday. Police and family seek any information leading to his whereabouts.
The Jason wreck off Highland Light yields fifteen identified crew bodies washed ashore or taken to a receiving vault in Wellfleet. Survivor Samuel Evans identified them. L P Corse of Portland and one other remain unconfirmed. Coast Guard and Life Saving Service inspect blame. wreckers pursue salvage amid cargo loss and a vacant hulk.
Testimony from doctors in Pittsfield shows Harrie Liediep, a Syrian pedler, killed her newborn within hours of birth. The infant, born November 19 in Becket, bore marks of choking and facial injuries. A witness testified the mother admitted aversion to the child and claimed assault by a man. The case drew wide interest across the region.
Chauncey M. Depew describes a meeting with the Pope in which the pontiff rose to greet him and spoke with vigor. Depew notes the Pope’s mind and body appear strong, and he emphasizes the encyclical on capital and labor reflects longstanding church doctrine.
The third district Y M C A convention opened in Waltham with W L Rockwell presiding. Officers named include president G L Olney and vice presidents W L Rockwell, W W Hill, F W Wooster, J W Cawley, I H Roots, C L French, J P Chattin, and secretary W C Douglass. Mrs C C Colton of Quincy spoke on Woman's Part in the Association Work. Harvard Glee Club performed and Rev James M Gray of Boston gave an address on mastering the English Bible.
Clarence Murphy a missing Salem bank teller was sighted in Portland on Wednesday. He reportedly rode to Lowell then boarded an express to Rochester where his wife joined him and the pair traveled to Alfred and Biddeford before returning to Portland. Police think they later sailed on the Numidian to England. Railroad workers report sightings along the route.
A special meeting was held yesterday morning at the Parker House to address the death of Hon. Hamilton Fish, president general of the order. Resolutions of regret were adopted.
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