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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1895
Page
6
Price list items include Black Ulsters for 25 dollars Gray Ulsters for 15 dollars Kersey Overcoats frock suits and sack suits priced at 25 and 15 dollars Boys suits at 7.50 reefer coats for boys and Ulster and overcoat options for boys available with a range of prices noted.
Old Lyceum Hall hosted the Ladies' Catholic Union charity party at Sacred Heart Church in East Boston. The event featured a grand march led by Colonel and Mrs. Thomas F. Doherty with fifty couples, Peters's Orchestra, and a large marshal and aide staff coordinating the floor actions.
A cosmetic advertisement claims to transform noses ears and lips, promising a new look and better disposition. It offers a 150 page book on Dermatology and Beauty for 10 cents, urging readers to turn over a new leaf and be good.
Governor Greenhalge faces a decision to appoint a new police commissioner as Commissioner Whiting’s term nears expiry.候
The Parker House hosted the New England Woman's Press Association with Miss Helen M. Winslow presiding at 3 p m. Treasurer reports show 721 61 on hand and a journalistic fund of 75 94. The group has 154 members, two deaths Jane Austin and Mrs Hester V Brown. Officers elected include Winslow Blackwell Alden Ward and Galpin among others. A reception for Mrs Helmuth is planned and delegates chosen for house association. A condolence note was sent to Mrs Dr Whitney Belle Grant Armstrong on her mother's death.
The Montrose Associates announce the first social of the group at Orienta Hall 2152 Washington street on Thursday evening January 10. The Violet Club follows with its first social at Columbus Hall 994 Washington street on Tuesday evening January 29. James H Ratigan secretary of the Conductors Drivers and Motormen Union 3873 has returned from the Denver convention and offers railroad insight for his constituents.
A local report notes Davis unveils Menthol Cous Drape 5a easing mothers anxiety amid health concerns. Officials say the device reduces stress for families while awaiting further testing results. Community groups praise the initiative as a practical step toward safer child care.
The Yankee Mfg Co at 91 Summer St advertises the lowest prices in Boston with suits from $1.49 to $10.98 and overcoats priced far below worth, urging readers to come early and buy now with money-back guarantees and late hours.
The William E. Chapman the largest wrecking steamer in the United States arrived at East Boston after transporting machinery from New York for the Nantasket steamboat Standish. Built four years ago in Brooklyn she features 15 crew, electric lights, a 12,000 gallon per minute main pump and a 25 ton derrick. She is expected to depart soon after machinery installation.
Auctioneer John B. Fitzpatrick sold estate 334 336 Commercial Street near Union Wharf to Daniel Wolf of Boston for 7200. The brick ten room house and store were bought for investment and assessed at 7000. He also sold estate 249 351 North Street near Murphy Court by Clark Street to the same buyer for 11950. This property includes a large brick twenty eight room house, store, and 1500 feet of land. land is assessed at 3 per foot and the new house cost about 10000 to build.
The body of George M. Stearns will be taken to Chicopee this morning after a prayer at the Brookline residence yesterday afternoon. At 2 p.m. today services will be held over the body in a Chicopee hall, followed by burial in the family vault at Fair View Cemetery.
In Haverhill on January 2, women cleaners and workers press for abolition of the contract system and fair wages. Sympathy from the public grows, with offers of free lodging from supporters. Miss M C Barrett acts as treasurer of the Lady Stitchers Union while Miss Nason’s presidency is kept confidential for policy reasons.
Miss Barrett leads a French workers union resisting the Chick brothers contract system. Workers deposit a dollar weekly until twenty five dollars, forfeiting it on quitting without notice while owners can discharge without notice. They seek legal victory and solidarity, gathering at a heated, carpeted headquarters amid a hopeful, tense atmosphere. An entertainment fundraiser is planned, and the piece notes the union’s impact on local men and the broader labor movement.
The British steamer Wastwater captained by Stephen arrived yesterday with 30,500 bags of beet sugar for the American Sugar Refining Company. Captain Stephen described a long voyage from Hamburg starting December 6, with coal bunkers replenished at Shields. Severe westerly gales and heavy seas forced the ship to ride out towering swells, yet the vessel remained intact and cargo intact as longshoremen began unloading at the refinery wharf under Captain Compton’s crew.
Local church schism unfolds as Rev. William Steele, ousted pastor of Quincy Presbyterian, disputes a Boston presbytery censure. A December 31 meeting condemned Steele for attacks on members and schismatic moves, while Steele defends claims of no formal trial and continues preaching at Wilson's Hall.
Prominent Boston colored community gathers at Zion Church for the marriage of Rev. W H Scott and Miss Marion Riley. Ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Harrell assisted by Rev Dr Johnson and Rev Dr Randolph. Dr L Brown serves as best man. Reception follows at Odd Fellows Hall. Couple to reside in Boston.
In New Bedford mills a severe weaver shortage persists as Acushnet and Hathaway raise wages to attract workers. Post strike emigration drained mills, with hundreds of families leaving town for better pay elsewhere. Union leaders say only wage increases can restore labor supply, signaling potential widespread raises.
Chicago January 2 packers and shippers of cattle and dressed meat protest the Antwerp embargo on American exports. They blame the sugar schedule in the Gorm bill for continental port closings and say the pneumonia excuse is a pretext. Livestock exchanges plan concerted action to urge Congress to remove the embargo and repeal the sugar duty.
Charl King proprietor issues a 189 percent bar calendar praised for beauty in the city. The calendar features a symbolical illuminated corner design and eleven other ornamental month illustrations in color by W. Crane.
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