26 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1892
Page
1
In January the store plans extensive renovations to add one third more display tables for clothing and better showcase fur nishings and hats. During construction safe bar labs will be offered in all departments as stock is moved to the carpenters room. Some coats and overcoats have been reduced to half price.
Edward Allen of Jonesport Maine accidentally shot himself in the leg on Wednesday. His leg was amputated on Friday and he died that night leaving a wife and seven children.
A morning explosion at the Naugatuck National Bank in Naugatuck woke residents as three to six robbers fled after drilling the vault door and escaping with little loot. Police in Waterbury coordinate with officials in nearby towns. investigators call the act the work of amateurs.
A boy faced desolation after an incident on Sunday involving new skates. Details indicate distress and embarrassment, with local readers urged to note the event and its impact on the youth.
A brisk Christmas Sunday brings cheering skaters to Boston ponds yet police bars skating on Christmas or Sunday. Officers cite orders at the Common and Public Garden borders forcing skaters toward Jamaica Pond where crowds throng Jamaica Plain lines. Amid the ban, injuries and brawls appear as youths improvise routes and pads for the holiday pastime.
In Toledo on December 25 a strike by electric linemen from several electric and street railway companies triggered a citywide blackout. Wages were the dispute, with workers demanding a 10 percent raise. lines were cut and wires hung close to the ground near Summit Street, halting trolleys during Christmas services and events.
ANOTHER WOMAN 102 Hagrtrorp Conn Dec 25 Today Mrs Emily Robbins Talcott of West Hartford completed her 102nd year She remains mentally sharp with failing sight and easy conversation She was born in Weathersfield soon after the American War and has lived near her birthplace most of life Eighty two years ago she married Ansel Talcott Four of their children survive There was no formal celebration but many friends paid respects The next oldest authenticated New Englander is Mrs Sarah Balch Braman of Georgetown Massachusetts
Washington reports on Mr Blaine Christmas day noting he is doing very nicely after a relapse last week. He had milk and broth, received family greetings, and expressed gratitude for political support from opponents, with a quiet Christmas night anticipated at 10 pm.
A dynamite blast outside Exchange Court offices in Dublin badly wounds Detective Synnott, who dies after his amputated limbs fail. A crowd gathers as authorities probe a planned outrage, with Morley reports causing further shock across the city.
Quincy report details the death of William Finn a 53 year old inmate of the National Sailors Home found dead on Beal street Wollaston Saturday night heart trouble given as the cause he leaves a Boston brother and an Everett sister
A small fire in rubbish piled near the blacksmith shop of Martin Garrity on Alvord Street Charlestown triggered Box 454 at 4 05 yesterday. No damage was reported.
In Fitcusure last evening John Fellmors, 38, Andre Sampson, 50, and Sampson's son Michael, 25, all Finnish laborers, drank together on Fruit street. Fellmors stabbed Michael and Andre. he hid the knife in a shoe and was later identified. Michael's wounds are severe. recovery for Andre is unlikely.
In Lynn on Christmas night Deputy Marshal Neal and Captain Burches led a raid on a Spring street gambling house. Proprietor A Durgin was arrested after three men were found inside. over 600 chips and playing cards were seized. A Tremont street raid followed, six men detained. Names given: Edward Tibbes, William Taylor, Charles Crissell, Joseph Ross, Frank Morse, Fred Mace. The crackdown targets centralized gambling dens.
Jeremiah J. Warren aged 37 of 36 Haynes Street East Boston was struck by an electric car on Tremont Street near Church at 6 pm. He escaped with a slight facial wound dressed by Dr. Hubbard at Station 4.
An advertorial notes famous Dr. Buli offers a cough syrup that allegedly cures wheezing in children. It promotes quick relief and emphasizes medical authority to persuade readers to purchase the product.
The ad notes Salvation Oil reduces fear of falls for young bicyclers and offers a 25 cent price point, signaling a quick health and safety claim in a compact consumer notice.
Lynn saw forty five inebriates and other misdemeanants taken into custody and Salem police reported twenty eight arrests, surprising the sober citizens in the two cities.
In Fall River on December 25 Medical Examiner Dolan ruled Mrs. Ann Towlinson's death not foul play after a post mortem. Another case, Mrs. Margaret Lever of Burlington Street, was found dead in her kitchen with a chair on her body. her husband notes recent drinking. The examiner attributed probable natural causes.
A letter from Rev S P Leeds D D pastor of the College Congregational Church was read at morning service. He resigns to take effect this coming summer ending a 32 year continuous pastorate marked by great success.
Gibson's Whiskies are strictly fine in every particular bottled under Moore and Sinnott's label. For sale by druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers.
New York December 25 special report: Rev Dr Edward McGlynn attended three Christmas Masses at St John’s College Brooklyn marking his return to pulpit duties. Archishop Corrigan and Monsignor Satolli declared a reconciliation with the church, while McGlynn reportedly met three conditions including contrition and commitment to church teachings.
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