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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1896
Page
6
In New York at Herail Square Theatre John E Kellard as the villain and Mrs Leslie Carter as the heroine staged a scene where a bayonet attack went wrong. Kellard was pierced two inches below the heart when the weapon slipped from a leather shield. He was carried off and treated by Dr Battey, a narrow escape from serious injury.
Congratulations go to the circle of friends and acquaintances of Mrs A S Gumbart wife of the Dudley Street Church pastor. She has recovered from a serious diphtheria illness and is pronounced out of danger.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade urges bond issuance to revive commerce after 1835 failures rise modestly in liabilities. Notes dramatic price shifts in materials and textiles, a midsummer rush and overexpansion by producers, stock build ups, and later price corrections. Highlights rail earnings, gold outflows, and anticipated bond issues as foreign banks eye bonds. Timeframe centers on late 1895 to early 1896 signals.
The article notes the complexity of the situation and the uncertain near future but reports a strong belief that a substantial bond sale will quickly restore confidence and stimulate economic activity.
Bradstreet's reports a dull first week of 1896 in mercantile circles due to New Year holidays and quiet trade. Jobbers expect near term improvement though fears arise from stalled financial legislation. St. Louis notes record 1895 totals. Chicago shows 10 15 percent higher output. Wheat exports reach 3 965 781 bushels with stocks at 170 million. bank clearings hit record for month except October 1895. U.S. business failures rise to 403 this week versus 373 a year ago.
New York January 3 Mrs Willie K Vanderbilt and Oliver H P Belmont banker have announced plans to wed. The wedding will be small and held at Mrs Vanderbilt’s home with few guests, following a long courtship and Belmont’s noted adventurous life and prominent family background.
A series of Sunday lectures arranged by the Unitarian Sunday School Society the Channing Club and the South Congregational Church will run Sundays at 3 PM in the South Congregational vestry starting January 5. Professors C H Toy and G Lyon of Harvard University along with reverends F Huberty James and Edward Everett Hale D D will lecture on the Old Testament offering precise information amid current Bible debates.
The Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association held its monthly executive meeting at 3 Park Street with Mrs. Livermore presiding. A resolution rejoiced at a Western state's adoption of woman suffrage, and plans were set to send a free speaker to any group willing to hear the subject. Arrangements were made for the annual state convention on January 14 and 15.
The Rev. George Livingstone Robinson begins his pastorate of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church today, stepping into leadership of the local congregation with new duties and responsibilities.
The Y W C A of Boston University held its first term meeting in Room 9 of the College of Liberal Arts with Mrs Euth Brad bury leading. The Y M C A also met at Convocation Hall. Court opens at 9 for Mrs MacDonald Son versus the Men's Club of 55 case.
Dedham on January 3 Patrick Meara of Medyard was sentenced to four months in the Dedham House of Correction for drunkenness. He told the justice it was natural for him to drink as a duck swims.
The New York World pleads with President Cleveland to veto the Morgan syndicate bond deal. It warns secrecy and a profiteering bargain threaten public trust and the republic’s integrity, urging a repudiation and a rally of national support to fund needed bonds.
Mistranscribed ad copy urges readers to obtain a purported remedy from a druggist and follow its directions. The fragment suggests a medicinal product claim tied to constipation relief and numeric markup, but lacks coherent context or verifiable details.
A $32,700 subscription leads in a campaign to bring the Democratic national convention to New York City. The Herald tops donors with 10,000 dollars, hotels and firms contributing 50 to 200 dollars. The Madison Square Garden venue is provisionally booked by Hotel Men's Association, capable of housing over sixteen thousand in the auditorium and rooms, signaling a potential record-setting gathering.
Secretary of State reports Governor Foster of Louisiana sent a note to explain the New Orleans levee riots shooting of a British vessel mate. The British government via Sir Julian Pauncefote sought clarity. The inquiry concludes the fatal shot was accidental.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Israel of Cross street sue Mr and Mrs Isaac Baker for 600 dollars each alleging slander. The two boot and shoe dealers, once neighbors, have clashed over accusations involving Mrs Israel. Israel says Baker used his wife s name in a harmful way provoking a confrontation and theft of Baker s inventory as security. Israel has lived in America a decade since leaving London with five children. Baker, who arrived from Europe two years earlier, was married in New London before moving to Boston.
The Rev. Charles F. Dole delivers a New Year sermon at Parker Memorial Hall located at Berkeley and Appleton streets on January 5 at 7 30. All seats free.
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