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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1896
Page
5
An old advertisement enumerates spices and baking supplies by the pound with ground and whole forms, plus raisins prunes molasses and oils, claiming low prices near Albany depots. It stresses convenience for travelers and states no freight charges apply on goods sold inside town.
In Dannemora New York Bartholomew Shea was electrocuted for the Robert Ross murder in Troy in 1894. He proclaimed his innocence minutes before death, while John B. McGough later claimed responsibility, saying he killed Ross with a different revolver.
Amesbury report says Arthur Robert Shaw nearly 80, wealthy real estate owner, missing from Nasons Lane home since last Friday morning with fears he wandered off and may have perished from exposure.
In Berlin a poor seamstress swallowed a needle last week and became the first to benefit from Roentgen’s discovery. A sensitized plate captured on a camera holder showed the needle in the lower right stomach, causing blood loss. After anesthesia, surgeons removed the needle and she is out of danger.
At Wellesley College Professor Whiting reports female scholars producing notable cathode ray results. She describes simple setups with induction tubes and bichromate cells yielding faint shadow photographs, noting college parity and plans to present negatives to students and faculty.
Edison did not attempt photographing a human brain today in Orange New Jersey. He conducted several interesting and important experiments in other fields, continuing his long standing investigations and demonstrations with new apparatus and methods.
Edison and assistants labored until 3 am and resumed at 8 am to announce a method to regulate vacuum in Crooke tubes and to select an optimal degree for his plan. He will attempt brain photography tonight amid spectator activity. He also tests Sylvanus Thompson’s X ray theory and records photos from 17 inches.
Professors Emerson and Frost photographed items hidden in an inch board by placing them in a pasteboard box inside a wooden container with paper between. They captured clear images of a forearm fracture and noted ten to fifteen minute exposures using a Crooke's tube, Grove battery, and long induction coil.
Professor Salvioni of Perugia described an optical instrument using Roentgen rays to see through materials, demonstrated by viewing the contents of a closed aluminum box. A London photographer reports a broken filament lamp as a substitute Crookes tube enabling small scale Roentgen photographs.
At Trinity College Hartford scientists report halation in Roentgen photography. The second image overlaps the first with a faint halo fringe. Prof Robb and Dr Wolff will continue nightly experiments to study the reflected X rays.
Michael J. Farley and an associate were linked to a string of crimes. John Morgan alias James Murray received four to seven years in state prison for larceny from the person. Rosa M. Abbott drew one year in Sherburne for stealing $2500 in value from Thomas H. Burbeck. Three professional beggars, John Lambert, Daniel Russell, and Frank Wilson, got one year at State Farm after detection in a West End house. authorities found crutches and bandages used to fabricate cripples. Additional sentences included Edward L. Clark and John Conley for breaking and entering, plus John W. Kelley faced a four year minimum sentence.
The New England Newspaper Syndicate notes readers are filing applications for the American Encyclopedic Dictionary, a combined dictionary and encyclopedia. The initial 1000 sets proved useful in New England homes, but the distribution ends soon with price rising to 42 dollars per set after this week.
Mr F G Tuttle, cashier at Boston Banner of Light Pu Co, states he suffered with piles for a long time. After using three bottles of X Zalia he is now well and attributes his recovery to the medicine. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at all druggists.
Hon George G Crocker spoke at the Bostonian Society on Beacon Hill and the Common as barriers to travel. He argued for either an elevated or a subway system to ease congestion, noting the cost and noise benefits of the subway and predicting future sidewalk challenges as Boston grows.
A collage of quirky lines from American papers. Jokes about reporters skills and absurdities paint a snapshot of vaudeville style banter. Characters include a bribery alderman and a boastful suitor, all in light descriptive quick-fire humor.
Boston Theatre offered Der Frieschutz by Weber with strong leads Frau Klafsky and Fraulein Mulder and praised conduct by Herr Lohse. Additional notes cover Julia and Robert Taber at Hollis Street Theatre, a busy weekly cast, and upcoming Opera House and Tremont engagements including guest stars, new operas, and various acts at multiple venues.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Boston and Woobury with unclear roles. The text mentions practical experiences and regulatory references, hinting at a conference or meeting with unidentified participants and institutions.
White Eagle Bill, the half breed Indiana Hercules, pivots 860 pounds in the air holding with his teeth and performs other remarkable feats of strength at the Nickelodeon this week. Iala Coolah is the magnet drawing crowds this week.
The schooner Belle R Hull of Providence with 202 tons of egg coal sprang a leak four miles east of the Race at five this morning. Captain John W Taylor and crew were saved by the Watch Hill life saving crew using the breeches buoy. The vessel collapsed soon after the last man reached shore.
Descriptive piece notes tiny faces peeking from under Quaker style bonnets with silk mantles and lace trim. Large silk crowls, upturned brims, lace and chiffon, long capes, and big ribbon bows under the chin create a regal, ornate look.
A descriptive fashion note details Quaker bonnets with close fitting brims and soft airiness making little maids appear taller. It highlights a Congressman’s daughter wearing green silk cape brim and crown, with lace, ribbons, and ostrich bow adornments on other hats.
The Sylvester aerial acrobats troupe performance at Keiths ended after a member was injured possibly fatally during the first show on Monday. Management decided to leave town for New York, aiming to spare patrons from reminders of the incident. Keith stated he disapproved of the diving act and ordered no further diving from theatre domes in any Keith circuit venue.
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