11 Feb 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1893
Page
1
Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived in Newport with Architect Hunt to plan a new villa on Ochre Point. The project aims for greater grandeur and fire proofing, reflecting Vanderbilt’s substantial estate and resources.
In London on February 10 the House of Commons heard Arthur J. Balfour defend extending the address debate while William E. Gladstone challenged the move and accused a lack of notice. Amid protests from Liberal and Irish members, Balfour replied with wit and apologized for any offense, clarifying his reference to a colleague and denying intent to insult the prime minister.
An elderly widow, Catherine Shea, 74, died from burns after a kerosene lamp spilled oil and ignited on stairs in her Chandler Street home. Firefighters arrived as the blaze damaged the stair area. Her daughter and granddaughter discovered the scene after smelling smoke and rushing downstairs.
The ad touts the high quality and natural flavor of Gibson's Whiskey as fit for family and medicinal use. It notes availability through druggists grocers and reliable liquor dealers.
Private cable despatch from New York reports the sudden death in London of Sir Charles Lewis a former member of Parliament for Londonderry and South Antrim. He chaired the board of trustees for the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio road and held prominent roles in English trusts impacting American securities.
A brief notice announces a product named Salva tion promising bruise relief. It states a cure for bruises is possible while noting no effect on making a new arm. The ad emphasizes the price of 25 cents.
W A Levy was arraigned before Justice Knapp on murder charges in the Hiram Philpot case. Levy pleaded not guilty and the court adjourned until tomorrow. The coroner's inquest was set for tonight as a private hearing. Five witnesses were deposed by Mr Nason with $100 bonds each to appear on own recognizance.
Harry Simeonton about 23 at his Chicopee boarding house drank a full ounce of poison Rough on Rats about 8 pm and died at 7 59 pm. Cause likely love disappointment. Left letters to his brother and Miss Lizzie Howard of Hartford Conn. He was from East Longmeadow and worked at Overman Wheel Co. leaves parents and sister.
In New Bedford tonight four men named Patrick O'Leary Enos A Pratt George Boardman and George Morse were arrested on warrants charging open violation of the law connected to vote buying. Reports said eight indictments were found by the grand jury and more arrests were expected, but none occurred by midnight.
Washington Feb 10 All Cabinet members attended the meeting on Stevens action to establish a protectorate over the Hawaiian islands. Secretary Foster indicated that approval or disapproval was needed but immediate action was unlikely due to communication limits. Foster later conferred with Hawaiian commissioners after office hours, and they were told arrangements were made for a reception by President Harrison tomorrow.
Rufus Hatch a longtime Wall Street figure, 60, lies gravely ill at home in Spuyten Duyvil. Doctors say he is gradually sinking from a weak heart with liver complications, confined to bed for over a week. Mrs Hatch has been ill, and the family has kept her informed of the dire condition. Doctors Darlington and Nicoll attend him and have reported little hope.
Andrew Cheever, about 24, was seriously stabbed in the head during a quarrel on Tremont street this afternoon. Three deep cuts were made and he is at the police station under care. The assailant, described as an Armenian whose name is unknown, remains at large.
Forecaster notes fair weather for New England and Eastern New York on Saturday, with light local showers tonight. Expect northwesterly winds and colder conditions, signals displayed from Woods Hall to Eastport.
Lincoln firm at 21 Essex Street promotes a rich flavored stimulant in XXXX Cabinet Whiskey and reports favorable reception wherever introduced, suggesting rising popularity and distribution potential.
New York reports 266 business failures in the last seven days, 222 in the United States and 44 in Canada, down from 301 previously and 295 the week before. Year ago totals stood at 276 with 235 U.S. failures and 41 Canada failures. Take good care of the baby by feeding him with Mellin's Food.
Albany February 10 The Court of Appeals affirms the lower court and upholds the murder in the first degree verdict against Michael Sliney in the People v Sliney case.
John Connors aged 35 of 1429 Washington Street was driving on Blue Hill avenue near Maywood street when his buggy was struck by a fast electric car. He was thrown, suffering a severe scalp wound. His horse bolted and carriage wreckage were recovered on Clifford street, horse uninjured.
Collingwood & Co., lumber manufacturers and dealers with operations in Wayne and Pike counties, Pa., failed today. Liabilities amount to $100,000 while assets total $35,000, signaling a severe deficit and financial collapse for the firm.
A brief note highlighting Dy. Bull's Cough Syrup as a chief dependence for those prone to sudden colds. It underscores the product as a trusted remedy without additional context or claims.
Special to the Post Dover N H February 10 41 inmates of a farm house burned to death in a blaze described as the driest catastrophe in New Hampshire history. The fire spread quickly through dry light wood as rescuers fought to reach the locked victims and the scene resembled a morgue with charred remains and a grim cellar grave.
Doorn New Hampshire February tenth special report recounts a catastrophic blaze at the Strafford County Poor Farm Almshouse where forty one likely perished. Only eight bodies were identified among thirty four exhumed, amid frantic searches as relatives gathered in rain and smoke.
A harrowing Post report describes crowds around a cellar where mass bodies are exhumed after a mass death. Workers, halted by vehicles and a two foot flooded cellar, struggle to clear pipes and debris as the search continues.
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