21 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1893
Page
1
Vintage storefront verse from a Boston era ad praising McArthur & Company of Cornhill for Christmas greetings and a wide range of home furnishings. It blends seasonal cheer with a catalog of goods from lamps to stoves and bric a brac, inviting customers to visit and view affordable stock.
A Treasury report alleges million-dollar tobacco refund irregularities at the New York Custom House from 1883 to present. It accuses officials of gross negligence and improper refunds, with related hat trimming refunds also under scrutiny. Carlisle and Hamlin discussed the matter with plans for possible shake-ups.
McKenney and Waterbury advertise wholesale prices on Banquet Lamps in Sevres Dresden wrought Iron and Silver with French Lace Shades. Store at 181 Franklin Street near Congress conducts sale until Christmas.
Comedian Hawk recounts being the sole person on Ford's Theatre stage during Lincoln's fatal shooting. He describes the moment and the immediate aftermath, noting his shock and the chaotic response from the audience and staff.
A Post reporter visits Harry Hawk at Bowery Square Theatre where he stars as General Septimus Cobb in Darkest Russia. Hawk recalls the Lincoln assassination moment when John Wilkes Booth leaped from the box and escaped after wounding the President.
A vessel believed American was seen on Camp Island north of Boundary Rock. It lay on its beam ends and wrecked by morning with all aboard feared lost. Debris found includes pieces reading Pp. S. and J. 3 and Hawkins Boston.
Information from private advices at the consulate general in New York says General Joaquin Campo governor of Azua province and southern delegate was assassinated. News reached the capital on December 4 with no further details.
A high palace official in Constantinople died suddenly today from cholera. The death caused a great sensation among the many workers employed around the palace.
In Dover New Hampshire the grippe season worsens with three deaths last night including S C Hayes aged 70 a retired shoe maker Mrs Streeter Smith aged 60 and Mrs John J Babb aged 32. Seven deaths reported this morning. In London influenza caused 164 deaths last week as the disease increases.
Dec 20 Philadelphia reports ex president Benjamin Harrison arrived from New York and will stay three days at the Stratford Hotel as guest of ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker.
Funds raised by the Post appeal to aid the unemployed show stronger support than any prior day. John R. Alley & Sons sent 100, two modest friends gave 35 each under signatures L. R. F. and El. D. R. Rochester Brewing Company bottlers contributed nothing. several small gifts added up to 3186.35, bringing the day’s total to 577.55 and continuing relief efforts.
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