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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1893

Page

2

Pain and Suffering and a Simple Relief Found

A West Mill Grove Ohio man Nelson Woodruff endured ten years of relentless leg chest and kidney pain. He began taking Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy after reading Toledo Bee testimonials and reports happier relief followed by better rest at night.

Nelson Woodruff West Mill Grove Ohio Dr. Greene Nervara Toledo Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Sole Leather Trust Rumors Stir Boston and New York Firms

A Boston and New York leather industry move, centered on sole leather, is described as nearly consummated after weeks of negotiations. The plan reportedly would limit production and fix prices, with Boston firms like the Thomas E. Proctor Leather Company and N. W. Rice & Co. named among participants.

Boston New York Journal of Saturday Chicago East Dunn, Green & Co Ellenville Tanning Company Proctor, Hunt & Co Commonwealth Avenue Thomas E. Proctor Thomas E. Proctor Leather Company N. W. Rice and Co Lappan Bros Horton Bros

Boston Snow Logs City Streets Blocked by Heavy Snow

Boston mayor and fire crews face severely obstructed streets as three to four foot snow drifts, piled along Pershing-like routes, choke gutters and hinder fire department access. Washington Tremont and Shawmut avenues report deep piles while West End alleys remain impassable to teams. Authorities urge immediate snow removal to prevent danger from fires and crippled access.

Boston Washington Street Washington Tremont Eliot Dover Streets West End Dover Street Malden Street Tremont Street Boylston Boylston Street Shawmut Avenue East Springfield Harrison Avenue

Mrs Allen’s Recital Impresses Boston Audience

Mrs Elizabeth M Allen gave a Steinert Hall piano recital praised for contrasts and expressive playing. Highlights included Bach gavotte in D major Beethoven sonata Op 27 No 1 Oswald barcarolle and three Liszt pieces culminating in Rhapsodie No 12. Vocalist Mrs Fannie M Hawes and pianist Leon Keach provided accompaniment.

Elizabeth M. Allen Steinert Hall Musical Boston Leschetizkey Allen Enrico Oswald Fannie M. Hawes Leon Keach

Boston Political Class Plans Parish Meeting Drill

At the next gathering in the vestry of the Church of the Disciples on Wednesday afternoon, the Boston Political Class will conduct a parliamentary drill on amendment and present a paper titled Con stitu tions of Great Britain and the United States.

Boston Church of the Disciples Great Britain The United States

Woman Statistician Charlotte Smith Promotes Industrial Wages

Interview with Miss Charlotte Smith at the State House highlights her decade of leadership in the Women's National Industrial League, her fight against poisonous facial compounds, and her push for industrial equality and protective labor legislation. She cites founding clubs, publishing statistics, and drafting bills in Washington, including Paddock and pure food efforts.

Charlotte Smith State House Miss Smith Women’s National Industrial League Washington Boston League Commonwealth Chicago Club Women Inland Club United States Blair and Carlisle America Tf T National Industrial University West Point Amy Rossart

Hood's Cures Cured of Gravel and Indigestion

A short promotional notice proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for gravel and indigestion. The ad credits the product with curing these ailments and endorses its use for lasting health benefits.

Hood Frederick Earn- Rrep South Carpenter Street Chicago Minois N.B

Petition for writ of error in Coy murder case

Messrs Joyner and Parkhurst filed a petition in the Supreme Court asking for a writ of error and a new trial on grounds that trial justices did not write their instructions. Justice Allen denied the petition after hearing counsel. A hearing on the bill of exceptions was scheduled for 2 pm in Pittsfield with Chief Justice Mason and Judges Aldrich and Hammond set to preside.

Coy Messrs Pittsfield Mason Aldrich Hammond

Gambling raid targets Sunday gaming club on Washington St

Police from Division 2 raided a fifth floor athletic club type gambling venue at 230 Washington Street at 5 am yesterday. Eight men were arrested on gaming charges. 150 chips and four packs of playing cards were seized. Arrested men include Thomas F. Duran Frank E. Burns W. W. Watter Burton E. Lawrence Abraham Smith Charles Lennox Robert K. Thomas and James Furlong.

Washington Street Division 2 Lord’s Way Thomas F. Duran Frank E. Burns W. W. Watter Burton E. Lawrence Abraham Smith Charles Lennox Robert K. Thomas James Furlong

Sunday Fire Damages Four Story House at Middlesex Street

A 4 story dwelling at 44 Middlesex Street was damaged by a Sunday morning fire that started in a coal box in the kitchen. The blaze caused about 200 dollars in building damage and 100 dollars to furniture. The owner is Mrs Wardwell Argent.

Middlesex Street Wardwell Argent

The Cahoon's Hollow Life-Saving Station Fire

Provincetown reports the Cahoon's Hollow life saving station in Wellfleet was destroyed by a Saturday fire. The crew rushed to save gear but the boat house, mortar gun, and carriage burned within an hour. The crew returned home in snow and slush unsheltered. origin of the blaze unknown.

Provincetown Cahoon’s Hollow Wellfleet Cole

One of Boston's oldest landmarks dies at 96

Dexter Babcock of Boston, aged 96, died yesterday at his daughter Mrs Lester Leland’s home at 162 West Canton street. Born in Shelburne, he moved to Boston at 15, built the grocery firm Babcock & Coolidge, and retired 30 years ago. In 1884 he marked his 60th wedding anniversary. his wife died soon after. He is survived by another daughter, Mrs C A Richards.

Boston Dexter Babcock Lester Leland West Canton Street Shelburne Babcock & Coolidge Leland C. A. Richards

New Yorker Foiled in Boston Watch Theft Attempt

Michael Crosby visiting from New York walked through the South End Lumber district when a young man grabbed for his watch near Rochester and Albany streets. Crosby held on and alerted an officer who detained the 21 year old, Thomas Ryan, who claimed no home.

Michael Crosby New York Boston Crosby Rochester Albany Division 5 Thomas Ryan

Whitney on Underground Transit Plans Through 1892

In interviews and public remarks from 1889 to 1892, Whitney argued against an L road or tunnel for Boston. He described costs of 600000 per mile, questioned tunnels as desirable, favored elevated cars, and alternated between L and tunnel proposals while blaming the Rapid Transit Commission for delays.

the Herald Whitney John D. Long Roxbury Club Jackson N. H Dorchester Rapid Transit Commission Sidi

Man Shoots Himself at Shawmut Avenue Restaurant

James Taylor aged about 23, owner of a Shawmut avenue restaurant, attempted suicide with a .32 revolver after business and social troubles. He was taken to hospital in a pool of blood after a warning letter was mentioned. He formerly worked for the Old Colony railroad and lost an arm while employed. His wife left him three months ago.

James Taylor Shawmut Avenue John Palmer Old Colony Railroad

Missing Waltham Boy Strikes Ash Street Mystery

Willis B. Martin aged 8 years has been missing from his Ash street home since Saturday morning. He was last seen around 9 o clock on Moody street trying to enter a passing wagon. Police were notified and search continues with no trace as of six this evening.

Wanruam Willis B. Martin Ash Street Moody Street

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