06 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1892
Page
1
Our annual stock reduction offers up to 40 percent rebates on heavy weight men and boys garments from fall and winter lines. Featuring Chinchillas Crombie Elysians Fur Beavers in blue black brown and oxford shades with Trish Frieze imports in Taine Oxfords and blues. High grade, reliable makes reduced to thirty five and forty five dollars as part of a wide, fashionable stock clearance.
In a surprising Boston contest at the Buckingham Street court rented by Fiske Warren, Latham defeated Pettitt 6-6, 2-6, 6-1, 8-6 in a $150 stake match. Referee was R. D. Sears. Latham sails home aboard the City of Paris after a celebrated tour and strong display by both players.
Washington reports a forecast for Wednesday with generally fair conditions in New England and New York, noting slight warmth and variable winds. It mentions possible light rain in southeast New York afternoon and explains that temperature forecasts will be omitted when the daily change remains within standard seasonal limits.
The ad notes Rococo gold furniture now available at Paine’s Furniture Company located at 48 Canal Street. It urges timely purchase to enjoy the new 1892 style before fashion shifts and timidity delays the buyer.
Washington reports indicate Chilean negotiations may be finalized if issues are resolved amicably. Secretary Blaine may delay the Chilean correspondence to announce an amicable settlement, while Baltimore’s harbor assault details surface via depostion efforts and naval probes.
A horse team pulling a Columbus avenue car panicked by a passing train and dashed into a lamp post at 286 Columbus avenue, killing one horse and demolishing the post. Inspector McCausland departed for Pittsburg with papers to return Mary Chenery for a $350 theft charge from the Massachusetts Boot and Shoe Company two years prior. Richard Conley reports $900 missing from his Windsor street store and a 16 year old employee, John Sweeney, is also missing. An incident on Pynchon and Heath streets ends with Timothy Murphy thrown from a lumber wagon after a dispute over right of way. Arthur A. Wiley, 22, arrested for breaking into his father’s Wakefield home about 18 months ago.
The Naval Battalion led by Lieutenant-Commander Soley conducted an evening drill with muster and review. The first division trained in seamanship knots, the second practiced sword work, the third handled a large gun, and the fourth operated a Gatling gun while spectators applauded the efforts. An hour of heavy marching and battle formations followed.
At Boston January 5 Cremen arrives from Antwerp via Antifax. At Boston January 5 Melbourne arrives from London. At Boston January 0 Bowden arrives from Jamaica. At New York January 5 Sorrento arrives from Hamburg. At Philadelphia January 5 Victoria arrives from Hamburg. Off the Scilly Islands January 5 steamship Havel departs from New York to Southampton. Off the Lizard January 5 Rotterdam departs from New York to Amsterdam.
The Young Men's Christian Union's fourteen year ethics course opens tomorrow evening with Rev Irving S Meredith of Myon speaking on Self-Reliance. All young men are invited whether or not they are union members.
An official telegram from Captain Wheeler at Fort Ringgold reports Garza's revolutionists scattered by United States forces and unable to mobilize on Texas soil to invade Mexico. London dispatch says Garza's band dispersed, numbering under eighty, with brief stays on Mexican soil.
The Cherokee council formally ratified the agreement with the United States commissions regarding the Cherokee strip. Six million acres will be opened to white settlement when Congress ratifies the deal.
The congregation spilled through an awning into the Vendome reception rooms last night to bid farewell to the Rev. Brooke Hereford. He plans to leave the United States and return to England to strengthen English Unitarianism, according to his statements.
A fog bound wreck involving east bound Cannonball No 41 from Kansas City and west bound from Toledo at Aladdin leaves eight dead including four Italian immigrants. Fireman Henry Warpovrs and Conwell fatally or gravely hurt. Engineer Bouchard killed. James Wilson missing. Wreck spreads flames five coaches burned. wounded taken to Moberly. Investigations cite near zero visibility as cause.
Provence reports the park commissioners selected Henry Kitson of Boston for the design of the Dyer Memorial fountain to be erected at Roger Williams Park.
A brief note warns that going out early may bring rheumatism and promotes Salvation Oil as the remedy.
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