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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1892
Page
8
A clothing sale boasts prices from $1 to $5 with drastic reductions to clear stock. The ad notes a mistimed cold snap and an “Indian Summer” that spared no need to slaughter goods, urging buyers to clothe men and boys immediately at lowered prices.
Aldermen completed all recounts with Mahoney’s council case showing the sole alteration. The outcome confirms the completion of recounts across the board with one adjusted result in Mahoney's race.
The new trial for Trefethen, convicted of the murder of Tena Davis of Everett, has not been fixed yet but will likely occur soon. Trefethen’s counsel includes former Governor mg and former Mayor Coggan of Malden, who are prepared to proceed.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce met yesterday at 1 PM with President Edward Kebble presiding and E G Preston as secretary. It was decided to omit the business sessions on Saturday and Monday, the latter being a legal holiday.
Cholera cases rise in Lublin Province and nearby Austrian border areas, causing mass flight from affected districts. Emigration to America stalls, prompting disappointment among hopeful migrants. In Hambone two new Asiatic cholera cases are confirmed and two earlier patients die, fueling public unease as warm weather nears and wealthier residents may flee.
Park commissioners weigh Sunday skating in public parks arguing that workers need occasional exercise and a Sunday afternoon session would not harm health or weekly work. They see no reason to ban skating and emphasize benefits to well being.
Dr Henry B Blackwell urges educated suffrage as a leading Republican issue in a New York Recorder letter. He names labor temperance and equal suffrage as options, with equal suffrage best. The Recorder backs family suffrage, proposing parents gain an extra vote for each living child and mothers vote for daughters while fathers vote for sons.
In Boston on December 22 1892 Republican representatives elect discussed a caucus to nominate a Speaker. Bennett urged a meeting in the State House green room January 3 at 7 30 pm or opening day at 10 am. Barrett objected then promised to consider signing the call. A Essex county Republican committee issued a Jan 4 meeting notice.
A group of sportsmen from this city travels to Megantic Club country to hunt moose and deer in Canada for the next couple weeks. The party includes Dr Heber Bishop Nathaniel Nash Harry W Sanborn Siyphag S Johnson Walden B Hastings and James Brown guided by five Megantic Club guides.
The Republican State committee of 1892 held its final meeting with Chairman Draper and Treasurer Wells presenting reports. The body covered eighty-two speakers across 246 cities and towns delivering ten thousand plus speeches and rallies totaling 629. The committee voted a thousand dollars to Treasurer Wells for his services. Colonel Fairchild said business would prevent him from serving next year. Resolutions honored J Walter Bradlee of Milton, a committee member who had died.
A Massachusetts committee urges support for James J. Mahoney of Weymouth as sergeant-at-arms for the next Legislature. The letter highlights his Navy service in the Civil War, long postmaster tenure, and deep State House experience, urging lawmakers to back his candidacy.
Boston teachers question the Ling Swedish gymnastics now adopted by the school committee. Dr Caroline Hastings defends the program saying teachers raised on other training struggle to teach it. Critics call some positions immodest or garish, but the system uses no costumes and employs desks and chairs in advanced lessons.
The Boston fifth aldermanic district gains Charles W. Hallstram a Union Ice Company treasurer and longtime Common Council member. Born in Boston thirty eight years ago he worked for Bats Manufacturing and C E Fox Co and is a Boston Art Club member who loves flowers music and Jersey cows. He spends summers at Hull and aims to faithfully serve his district as alderman.
A man waiting for a lady at 45 Boylston Street yesterday afternoon was followed by a second man who eyed fur trimmings. After both left, a sealskin sack valued at 260 dollars vanished from the shop.
The article urges ordering photographs as ideal gifts for holidays. Ober, a lady photographer at 495 Washington street, offers artistic portraits and promotions for paid days, boasting first class work and high demand. An inspection is promised to convince readers of the merit.
David Davidson, 40, a cigar maker of 27 Armstrong Street, New York City, was arrested by a police inspector yesterday afternoon on a charge of being a fugitive from justice for altered forgery. Boston police say details are unavailable until a detective from New York arrives.
One last day remains to purchase holiday gifts and festive foods. The store offers a vast array of items to please every palate and budget in a single immense establishment.
An advertisement promoting Gilbert's Celebrated Suppositories for hemorrhoids and constipation. It offers a 50 cent price and directs readers to Gilbert Medical Co. at 123 Front St Room 4 New York City for purchase.
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