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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1894
Page
8
Boston doctors report anti toxine works best in early diphtheria cases with rapid improvement often within a week. Several cases show recovery after inoculation, while advanced disease remains hard to save. experts urge early use and caution about membrane removal to avoid choking.
In Ashtabula Ohio authorities used a small supply of anti-toxine with remarkable effect as diphtheria cases rose to over seventy and forty eight houses were quarantined. Five patients were treated and one died after the new remedy initially appeared hopeless but the patient rallied following treatment.
Dancers from Boston Milton and Brookline gathered in Brookline Town Hall for a late evening social through dawn. Matrons leading the event included Mrs Edward Atkinson and Mrs Samuel P Blake with several Boston and Brookline hosts among the ladies. Ushers named were Henry Richards Henry H Richardson Paul Hamlin Prescott Hall Daniel Jones Stephen V R Crosby and William Atkinson.
In Newton on December 21 Judge Kennedy heard six boys from Nonantum ages 4 to 12 charged with larceny of five pairs of rubber boots from J B Murphy on Watertown street. Eddie Miller and Joe Bennett faced tougher scrutiny, with Miller labeled ring leader. All but Miller and Bennett pleaded not guilty. case continued to February 2. Murphy also noted candy theft imputed to the group, which the others denied.
The Standard's Constantinople correspondent says the Porte refuses to allow United States Consul Jewett to join the inquiry mission as an independent agent and report separately to the Secretary of State. Secretary Terrell remains firm, pressing the issue and keeping the Grand Vizier from rest.
A Boston area notice praises Leopold Morse & Co for massive price cuts on clothing of all grades. It warns shoppers to prioritize quality and style, noting Morse & Co’s long standing reputation and stock take sale with prices near cost to clear inventory.
Secretary Carlisle ordered the Grant at Port Townsend and Rush at San Francisco to sail at once and hunt nine missing American ships eleven days overdue from British Columbia ports. The Ivanhoe recent disaster heightens concern for the missing crews.
A lively poem-like passage describes a mass event as citizens from all walks gather to witness a seed counting ceremony. Workmen, scholars, bankers, farmers, ministers, and many others converge with anticipation to see the final tally of squash seeds and the outcome proclaimed by the selected high committee.
Fisk & Goff at 782 and 784 Washington Street advertise a public guess contest on the number of seeds in a common squash on display in the window. Prizes of 100, 76, and 25 in gold will go to the top three closest guesses before February 1st. In addition, a January clearance sale offers clothing and furnishings at one third to one half off.
James Lewis Welch is charged with the murder of Byron G Coburn in Gorham and appeared in Municipal Court. The hearing continues tomorrow as witnesses Coleman and Graffam failed to post $2000 sureties and remain jailed. Tallman Lowell testified about the day of the murder including travel to stores and schooners and Lewis returning home with news of Coburns death.
City Clerk Holden records a mortgage by the Lynn and Boston street railroad for 5,500,000 placing bond control with the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston.
Eminent Sir Daniel W. Jones presided at Parker's last evening as the Commanders' Union and Knights Templars discussed whether the East should be superseded by the West in appearance and drill for public parades. Seven new members were admitted. The annual dinner is planned for the third Tuesday in January at Parker's.
Joseph Shaw a longtime Lynn resident and former shoe industry worker died yesterday at the home of his son in law James W Switzer 20 Ash Street Lynn He was a well known old resident with a long history in the shoe trade and earlier belonged to Lynn s volunteer fire department and artillery company from fifty years ago
Weather bureau officers prepare for the Jan 1 inauguration. Observer Smith and Collector Warren discussed duties of customs officers when a hurricane signal is raised, and Warren pledged cooperation with the weather office.
Yesterday afternoon inspectors arrested William Taylor aged 24 and Peter Clark aged 19, both of 4 Munroe Place, for breaking and entering the Meyer Goldman loan office during the night of December 13. They are alleged to have stolen property valued at 15 dollars.
James Bullock the secretary of the Montreal Junt Club killed himself in his Mechanics Institute office this afternoon shocking members and leaving the club in mourning.
In Washington on December 21 Congress recesses to January 3 as debate on the currency bill continues. Congressman McLaurin denounces the bill as Democratic brand of deception and predicts the people will wipe out the party at the next election while advocating free coinage of silver. Congressman Sickles speaks about his stance with the banking committee amid a tense exchange over greenbacks and the Sherman proviso.
The proposed currency substitute combines Democratic committee amendments with Carlisle bill features. It lets currency certificates back deposits secure circulation and lets state banks deposit legal tender notes to obtain certificates, while suspending the safety fund assessment until impaired. It also shifts redemption designation to the comptroller, allows banks to withdraw bonds with lawful money deposits, and provides 6 percent interest on unredeemed failed bank notes after suspension until funds are available.
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