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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1893
Page
2
A major winter storm paralyzed streets and rails across Boston on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Snow drifts reached four to five feet, sidewalks were treacherous, and trains ran late or halted. Coastal winds and rain followed, but never fully cleared, as telegraph and telephone services reported some delays.
Mr. Herbert has served in Congress for many years and acted as chairman of the naval committee. He is thoroughly familiar with work toward placing the United States navy on a proper footing.
A Worcester Massachusetts mother praises Dr Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy for her daughter's convulsions and weakness. Boston and Pittston testimonials claim rapid improvement in St Vitus dance and paralysis after treatment. The ad asserts doctors endorse the remedy, calling it safe for infants and children and recommends sending for a bottle.
A northbound Pennsylvania Express from Washington collided with the Morton accommodation train near South Street Station West Philadelphia at 10 35. Three cars of the local were wrecked and four people were killed. The express train remained unharmed while several injured were treated. notable passengers included Congressmen Dingley and Belknap and ex Postmaster General Hatton. The accident involved a switch and slippery tracks with the local having right of way. President Harrison was not aboard the colliding trains. his special train followed the express and was delayed before proceeding to New York.
Passenger train No. 20 derailed two miles east of Columbia City on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line after a broken rail on a bridge. J A Parimore was killed. twenty others injured including Dr. J W Young and Mrs J D Collins. All victims brought to Fort Wayne for treatment.
A wreck on the Pennsylvania and Schuylkill Valley line between Phoenixville and Spring City last night destroyed both engines and fourteen cars. Watson Weller and John Dennis were killed. fireman Accord and flagman Davis were seriously injured.
The Coluban Ball showcased constant military band music, expansive decorations, illuminated main hall scenes, and a supper prepared for 1500. Guests enjoyed a flawless service, with refined organization and quick meals, making it a Boston ball standard despite weather challenges.
Snow and poor weather slowed travel to Mechanics' Building causing long waits for carriages and obstruction from snow plows. Residents complained about transit disruption and late arrivals, impacting attendance at the event.
The balcony was well filled with spectators though not the expected throng, amid elaborate preparation. Floor director Harrison Gray Otis and chief assistant Edward E. Rice earned credit, with a long list of aides headed by George C. Adams and Nathan Appleton. The herald was William H Chambers and the prompter W. W. Sturtevant.
Promenade concert attendees faced weather caused blockades and delays at entrances as officers labored to keep lines flowing. Despite the interruptions, those arriving on time enjoyed the music, quality performances, and the event’s overall charm, forgiving the stormy forecast.
The schooner Glenwood is fast aground on Harding's Ledge during a brutal South Shore storm. Built in 1890 and owned mainly in Taunton Massachusetts, the three master carrying 2444 tons of soft coal from Baltimore to Boston is breaking up, its captain recounting a harrowing voyage marked by calms, snow, shifting winds, and heavy icing.
The supper room in the basement buzzed as caterers displayed a feast for the Columbian bail. Long tables groaned under the weight of cheerful dishes, serving from 10 30 until the last couple paid.
Guests in the main hall and promenade include Mrs George W Hill in a striking crinoline and many prominent figures such as Lieutenant J P Leed, John J Murrigan, Captain G F H Murry, aldermen Flood Maguire and Dever, and several Mrs and Misses Spear, Morgan, Brown, and Wyman among others observed during the evergreen setting.
Ads claim years of experience and thousands of testimonials for treating private blood and skin diseases nervous debility and seminal weakness. Doctor J Stalinberg invites incurable cases and discouraging results and offers free consultation at Room 14 Tremont Row Boston with distant patients treated by correspondence.
Wartran and surrounding towns report damaged telephone and fire alarm wires, halted streetcar service, and delayed trains amid a northeast snowstorm. In Dover and Portsmouth crews struggle with outages and late Boston trains while Cocheco Mills close early. Sixteen to eighteen inches fall in Hanover with blocked highways and late Boston-to-Boston trains. Lancaster and White Mountain routes see hour delays as a foot of snow accumulates and Portland mail is canceled.
In Lincoln a severe New England storm paralyzed travel but mail carrier James L. Chapin’s team and the horse Polly, driven by Alex McKenzie, persisted. McKenzie rode seven miles through drifts five to six feet high, jumping walls and hedges to reach the centre post office amid townspeople cheering.
Richard Olney was born in Oxford Massachusetts on September 15 1835 and graduated from Brown University in 1856 He studied at Harvard Law School and joined Judge Benjamin F Thomas law office in 1859 He rose rapidly becoming a leading Suffolk lawyer and served as counsel for the Eastern Railroad Company and later for the Boston and Maine He is described as an old line Democrat who never sought political office though he served in the lower house of the Legislature in 1874.
The second annual banquet of the Boston Cooks Alliance drew about 300 guests to Lower Columbia Hall last evening. President M J Cronin opened with remarks on the alliance and welcomed members and guests, with Arthur E Housego chairing the entertainment committee as toast master.
Switchmen and switch-tenders on the Chicago Western Indiana road walkout after wage demands of 25 percent fail to gain immediate approval. About 500 men affected, threatening spread to other lines. officials had signaled no strike earlier, despite meetings with President Thomas and Superintendent Warner. The federation links the C W I employees to broader restive actions amid fair-time rumors.
New York marks the 161st Washington's Birthday with street conditions forcing parade cancellations and bank closures. flag raised at sunrise by Christopher Forbes in attendance of veterans. Brooklyn reports widespread business suspensions and public building closings. parade by Kings County Volunteer Firemen abandoned due to storm. In Stockholm, US minister W W Thomas Jr hosts a Washington Ball with diplomatic corps and court attendance led by Mrs. Thomas and Prince Eugene.
Forecast for Thursday calls for fair skies in New England with snow tonight on the Eastern coast and a slightly warmer Thursday evening. Eastern New York can expect fair skies and warmer conditions with winds turning to the southwest and a likely rain Friday morning. Signals extend from New York City to Eastport.
Miss Ruby N Williams 18 of 48 Chester Square left home yesterday afternoon and a letter in her room suggested she planned to end her life. An empty bottle of laudanum was found and she returned home in a disturbed condition, with no clear cause given for the attempted action.
Charles Hertkorn a leading Woburn jeweler and watchmaker died this afternoon from chronic diabetes. Born in Germany aged about forty seven, he had lived in Woburn twenty five years and operated the business for over a decade. A partner of the late George S. Smith, he left a widow and one child and was a mason and Odd Fellow in local lodges.
Daniel Carr of 17 Willow Court Roxbury fell from a cart on Tremont Street at 4 PM yesterday. He was examined at City Hospital showing contusions to the limbs.
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