12 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1892
Page
1
Crawford Peaches and White Cherrie Hunt's present sliced peaches in stock for $3.40 per carton, with 25 and 30 unit options available. Market notes indicate price reflects bulk packaging and standard deli supply.
New York City voices express strong opposition to a planned midwinter meeting. Prominent Democrats condemn the event, calling it misguided and harmful to party unity. Public sentiment echoes extensive criticism from diverse political circles.
A large Cooper Union mass meeting of Democrats led by Frederic R. Coudert and Oswald Ottendorfer denounces the February 22 state convention call to select delegates for the national convention. Speakers warn against maneuvers and demand fair, representative action reflective of Democratic masses.
Boston faced a night of unprecedented blackout as heavy snow overloaded the city’s electrical and telegraph networks. Officials rerouted current to safe circuits, urged gas lighting, and mobilized twenty men at dawn to repair damaged wires while police and fire units prepared for emergencies.
H M Cross of Rialto Building issues a statement accusing the Boston Gas Company of overcharging customers by more than $1,000 per day. He claims Delaware-affiliated firms control costly plants and rent pipelines while charging high prices, urging legislative action to secure lower gas rates for Boston consumers.
Washurleton February 11 forecast calls for Friday very colder with north gales and severe cold wave. Clearing weather Saturday to be colder and generally fair.
Pirrseura Penn February 11 The jury verdict in the case of James G Wyman mayor of Allegheny charging extortion returned this morning The mayor is found guilty on two counts.
Inpranarous Indiana February 11 Governor Chase prepared a proclamation to the people of Indiana detailing the deplorable condition of Russia's starving population and calling for generous contributions to aid their relief effort.
William Russell a 21 year old morocco dresser from Nashua New Hampshire fell into a vat of boiling water at John K Donovan’s morocco factory in Lynn this afternoon. He received severe burns to the back and is not expected to survive. Russell had been in Lynn only a few weeks.
An old time advertisement states De Bull's Cough Syrup as a staple remedy, noting its value and price of 25 cents, highlighting its usefulness and affordability for households.
Storm damages the fire alarm telegraph service leaving about half of the 36 circuits inoperative. By noon the system worsened, prompting Brown 8 Flanders Cyrus George and Chief Webber to dispatch double patrols from each fire company. Police cooperation was sought as officers and firemen were told not to rely on the regular system.
The Day Police faced extra duties as the night patrol and electric service malfunctions strained communications. The signal system and private lines were dilapidated with four circuits useless and several others faulty. Officers relied on messengers and ground lines as Electrician Chase worked to restore service. Commissioner Osborne and Deputy Superintendent Burritt lost contact with headquarters due to dead lines. Two watches were arranged, one from six to one, the other from one to...
A brief item notes Salvation Oil costs only 25 cents per bottle. The report highlights low price and value for customers seeking affordable remedies.
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