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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1893
Page
1
The store announces reduced prices on overcoats and Ulsters to clear stock. Items are single and double-breasted, all wool fabrics with various linings, and produced in the shop by skilled labor. Shoppers are invited to visit to verify the bargains.
Miss Mamie Rogers 20 of Taunton was struck by a streetcar while crossing Washington Street near Thorndike in Somerville. She was hurled to the snow, dragged under the car, and taken to City Hospital with severe bruises, possible internal injuries, and a crushed nose. Bystanders say the motorman’s head was turned toward a man behind him as the impact occurred.
City seeks lower gas rates as old lighting contracts end. Brookline and Jamaica Plain firms offer major cuts, with Brookline proposing $1 per 1000 feet to city proper and Roxbury, while Jamaica Plain drops to $1.70 to the general consumer and $1.70 to city lamps under new terms. Tables compare old versus new city costs and per 1000 feet bids from East Boston, Dorchester, South Boston, Roxbury, and Charlestown gas firms.
The Codman Club of Dorchester celebrated a formal opening at the new Adams street clubhouse with a merry housewarming. President and Mrs. Young hosted music by Mrs. Bird's Orchestra, hosting a notable guest list including George F. Pierce and many Dorchester residents and members.
In Dorchester assembly hall from 8 to 9 President J Granville Young and Mrs Young welcomed about 250 social notables. The Bijou Club House overflowed with guests as oysters ices salads and sweets were served. Terpsichorean duties were led by Pred M Wood and assisted by named staff. Music by Mrs Bird's orchestra filled the dancing later in the evening.
A stormy Harvard Union meeting last evening sought to reverse a previous vote to disband and form a new society. Leaders A P Stone and A B Keeler opposed a Warren driven plan for dual societies while E W Warren and Vroomin backed a restricted membership. The chair faced constant appeals and rulings, adjournment motions failed, and a quorum absence ended the session with no action taken.
An advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a great pain cure offering it for 25 ots. The copy invites readers to purchase, presenting the product as a remedy and a bargain.
A cheerful home uses Mellin's Yood to keep the baby bright and happy, suggesting the product contributes to a content infant environment. The wording highlights a positive impression of the remedy in daily child care.
The note argues insurance as a contract to maximize certainty amid risk, praising the best insurance in the world and urging guidance from a judge to settle the matter, mentioning NA''IYL LIFE INS. CQO, J. T.
The city’s lighting bids showed a price drop from last year with all bidders cutting rates except the combine. Brookline Gas offered 70 cent gas to the city and $1 to private customers, promising to extend to northern sections as mains reach them. The Addicks Gas Trust faces pressure to lower prices, while the Brookline plan ties further cuts to earnings above 8 percent and wider extension of mains. The Post notes Mayor’s push and Gas Commission action, and cites the need for new pipes and street openings to serve growing demand.
Daily evidence of mellow flavor highlights malted rye whistles offered at Lincoln's located at 21 Essx street.
Washington February 24 The United States ministers abroad are sending in resignations to allow President Cleveland to fill their posts with new appointments. Several resignations have already been filed and more are expected before March 4.
A dead, mangled young woman, clad in a cheap cloak and brick wool dress, was found jammed between a snow plow and the engine pilot of the 6:50 express at Hartrorp. She is believed to be Alice Avery, about 25, who resided between Berlin and New Britain.
London reports the French steamer Donnai sank near Saigon after a Wednesday collision. Seven persons are confirmed drowned, with rescues not possible due to prevailing conditions. The disaster adds to maritime dangers in crowded regional waters.
John W. Mackay, noted bonanza mining financier of Frisco, was shot in the back by a man who gave the name W C Rippi and then shot himself through the left breast, dying soon after. The incident occurred just after noon today amid great excitement.
Our February special presents a Columbian Chamber Set noted for luxury and high quality finish. Hand carved upper sections on thoth bed and bureau show distinct relief with first rate construction. The bureau adapts the French Toilet Dresser design with table top shelves drawers and two deep full width drawers. The washstand features high posts curtain rod generous width and double closets. It stands as one of our most attractive sets offered.
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