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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1894
Page
1
A crowded scene outside My Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets as an electric windmill and illuminated windows draw shoppers. The store touts hundreds of bargains across overcoats pants and suits with prices like 2.00 for 500 pants and 7.97 for a suit.
Hayrabed Jehnavarian, a Boston resident and Armenian by birth, traveled to Armenia to visit family but was jailed in Constantinople after arriving with a U S passport. The American ambassador allegedly refused protection, leading to insults and his banishment to Batoum, Russia. Armenians in Boston call it an outrage and may pursue official protest.
Boston malls react to oil paintings of models displayed at 160 Tremont Street. Crowds flock as theaters report dull business earlier in the week. The works are credited to W Mortin Crown known for The Crucifix Prodigal Son and The Angel at the Sepulchre.
Mrs. Sarah Corkery of 64 Plymouth Street Cambridgeport was severely burned when a kerosene lamp fell onto the stove and exploded. She was rushed to Cambridge Hospital in critical condition after 3 pm yesterday. Dr Andrew Walsh and James A Donovan assisted at the scene along with Patrolman Howe and two assisting youths. A canary in a nearby cage died in the fire.
Officers dismiss rumors that the Wabash at Charlestown Navy Yard will be commissioned out. The Navy Department has no plan to decommission her, keeping the vessel in service as a receiving ship where recruiting is brisk and experienced sailors mentor younger crews. The Wabash remains essential due to manpower drawn to newer ships and remaining crew needs.
The Treasury reserve on December 18 stands about 8.5 million dollars below the reserve balance of 000. Since November 24 the Treasury has lost around 25 million in gold withdrawals, two thirds of which were exported. The decline began before December and has continued since.
Henry Miller, 40, of East Boston, cut his throat with a razor aboard the tug Undine belonging to Bay State Dredging Co at 5 yesterday. Dr. O'Keefe found him in critical condition and had him taken to Massachusetts General Hospital by police ambulance. Conditions described as a probable temporary insanity with no stated motive.
A Boston gathering at Faneuil Hall endorses a national tribute to Dr. Smith, appointing a six member subcommittee for the eighty six member memorial committee. Curtis Guild presides as General Carrington Captain Appleton and others speak praising the author of America with plans for Harvard, news involving the Boston Post and Governor Greenhalge.
Edwin Upton Curtis, mayor-elect, spoke at the Chickatawbut Club dinner saying he will serve all the people not just his party. He noted Democrats aided the recent victory and pledged to recognize them in future appointments. The event was held at Young's with a warm reception.
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