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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1892

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Baby Ruth Wins Bazaar Prize in Chicago Contest

The Aloly Family Parish bazaar in Chicago held a vote between President Harrison's grandchild and ex President Cleveland's daughter Ruth Cleveland. Baby McKee received 1146 votes, Ruth Cleveland 1632. Mrs. Cleveland sent thanks from Laxewoop New Jersey stating the medal will be cherished and the child will be taught gratitude.

Urcaco Aloly Family Harrison Cleveland Baby McKee Ruth Cleveland Laxewoop N. J Chicago

Weather Outlook With Snow Flurries Across New England

Forecast for Monday indicates generally fair skies in New England then snow flurries in Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with warming by night. New York expected light snow flurries and warmer temperatures with variable and east winds. Signals shown from Delaware Breakwater to Woods Hall, excluding Newport.

Washington New England Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Delaware Woods Hall Newport

Counterfeit Ring Busted in Salt Lake City

A gang flooding Salt Lake with fake five ten and twenty dollar gold pieces pleaded not guilty before United States Commissioner Greenman. Mary Gignon confessed, naming husband Jesse Gignon and five others. They were bound over to the grand jury in 5000 bond each, with 1500 counterfeit coins seized. plan included travel to Denver Kansas City Omaha and other eastern cities.

Salt Lake Utah United States Greenman Mary Gignon Jesse Gignon William Gibson William Cronk P. B. Sprague Mark King Denver Kansas City Omaha Perect

Arson Attempt Damages Bresnehan Home in Dalton Court

A fire at 3 o'clock on Dalton court damaged a dwelling owned by John Bresnehan and occupied by Dennis Hogan and family. Mrs Hogan woke to smoke in a first floor bedroom and, with her husband, rescued their two children. The fire was set on the outside near the bulkhead, with about 400 dollars in damage.

Dalton Court John Bresnehan Dennis Hogan

Looks Badly for Dr Graves in Denver Case

In Denver on January 10, Judge Rising denied a new trial for Dr Graves and refused a continuance of judgment. A motion for arrest of judgment was filed, to be heard tomorrow. if denied, the death sentence will be immediately passed.

Denver Col Graves Supreme Court Rising

Transatlantic Ship Arrivals and Departures Report

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures in multiple ports. Vessels such as Buenos Avyrean Shawmut Pomeranean Adriatic Umbria Maryland Indiana Ottoman Mariposa Grasbrook Empress of China La Flandre Moorish Prince Hekia Italia and other ships are noted with their origin ports and dates in early January.

Boston Buenos Beaton Shawmut New York Pomeranean Adriatic Umbria Mariposa San Francisco Antwerp Grasbrook Newark Hong Kong Vancouver B. C la Flandre York Rio Janeiro Hekia Italia Stettin

Hinsdale man dies after train fall at station

Manchester New Hampshire Jan 10 George T Watson of Hinsdale employed at Goffs Falls died at Elliot Hospital at 3 20 am today from injuries sustained when he fell under a train at the passenger station last night.

Manchester N. H George T. Watson Hinsdale Goff’s Falls Elliot Hospital

Death of Mrs Eliza Hughes Widow of Sculptor

Mrs Eliza, widow of Robert Ball Hughes the noted sculptor who died in 1868, passed away at her son in law B F Brown 154 Charles Street on Saturday aged 84. Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Advent on Tuesday noon.

Eliza Robert Ball Hughes B. F. Brown Charles Street Church of the Advent

Cure for asthma touted by Dr Bull's Coach Syrup

Claim urges asthma sufferers to use Dr Bull's Coach Syrup as a cure and advertises a price of 25 cents, presenting a bold promotional pitch with a medical remedy angle.

Winslows Bitter Pen on Maverick Bank Downfall

An Argentine newspaper editorial by E D Lowe, formerly KE D Winslow of Boston, comments on the Maverick Bank collapse and E D Winslow slams Asa Porter and associates. The piece recalls Winslow's fifteen year flight from town and his spiteful memories, noting the Buenos Aires Herald dating December 5 as the source.

Maverick Buenos Ayres Herald Post E. D. Lowe The Herald Boston KE. D. Winslow Mr. Winslow

Does We Mean It Mr Springer Remarks on Free Silver

Mr Springer voices blunt remarks on free silver while Speaker Crisp shows signs of recovery. The Committee on Rules faces a Herculean task as it navigates polarized positions and ongoing debates.

Mr. Springer Crisp Committee On Rules

WISELY WOVEN FATE SHADOWS A BANK WRECK TALE

From the Buenos Ayres Herald a Boston tale of the Maverick Bank collapse anchors on Asa Potter who rose from a clerk to president. The wrecking scheme, tied to Samuel Way’s old private bank, leads to arrests and ruin for Potter and associates. A web of ambition, betrayal, and justice unfolds with several meeting grim fates.

Buenos Ayres Herald Maverick Bank of Boston Jonas French Boston Samuel Way Asa Potter Potter Sam Way Maverick Bank Shylock Lucifer

No Free Coinage Predicted By Congress Says Springer

Washington reports of January tenth note Springfield of Ways and Means warned no free coinage bill would pass both houses. The claim drew Democratic opposition and questions about whether any silver plan would run only for American mines. Officials discussed rules, appropriations, and library trustees amid a busy congressional scene.

Blanchard Louisiana Springer United Press

Aransas Pass Strike Continues As Texas Railroads Face Tie-Up

A San Antonio dispatch reports the San Antonio and Aransas Pass strike persists with risks of spreading to connecting lines. Receivers Yoakum and McNamara met a 25 member union committee, proposing reinstatement at the demanded wage scale, but no agreement was reached. Local freights will run Monday while through traffic may be attempted next week, as other roads refuse to handle freight. The state’s railroad employees back the Aransas Pass workers, and business faces turbulence unless a settlement is reached.

New Oreans San Antonio Texas San Antonio and Aransas Pass Yoakum McNamara

Salvation Oil Heals Bruises Not Arm Injuries for 25c

A brief note promotes Salvation Oil as a bruise healer priced at 25 cents. It emphasizes that the product cannot create a new arm but can aid bruise treatment, reflecting a wartime or early 20th century medical advertisement tone.

Body found in Mystic River identified as Tena Davis

The body of missing Everett resident Tena Davis was recovered near the Wellington bridge on the Mystic River. James A. Trefethen and his brother-in-law William H. Smith face murder-related charges as autopsy is ordered to determine cause of death.

Tena Davis Everett Wellington Mystic River James A. Trefethen William H. Smith Thomas Lahey Lahey Somerville Holmes Medford Franklin Fox Walter Peak M. H. Bullard Durrell

Murder Suspects Trefethen and Smith Arraigned in Boston Case

After the discovery of Tena Davis's body, James A. Trefethen and his brother in law Smith were arrested. Trefethen faced murder charges while Smith was charged as an accessory. The case hinges on contrasting statements, forged deeds, and mysterious letters tied to property transfers. Police data links include a long blonde hair found in Trefethen's buggy and handwriting comparisons with notes attributed to Tena Davis. The story notes Mrs. Davis's frail condition and the involvement of Detective Richardson and local officers in the investigation.

Hewett Sullivan Trefethen Emmerton Whitney Smith Rose Lindsay Dorchester Richardson Tretethen Tena Davis Boston Holmes Medford Tena Davis Trefathen Everett Malden James A. Trefethen Miss Davis Nichols Street Ferry Street Lena Lahey

Anti Tenement Sweatshop Probe Debate in Washington

The Anti Tenement House League moves to back a House resolution to investigate tenement sweating in clothing manufacture. Secretary John Crowley will carry evidence to Washington as a mass meeting in Boston aims to push hearings with speakers including J Q A Brackett Mayor Matthews and John D Long. Governor Russell also expected.

Washington League John Crowley Sherman Hoar Congress Josiah Quincy Anti-Tenement House League McMillin House Committee On Manufactures Boston New York Committee On Rules McMillir Committee of Rules People’s Church J. Q. A. Brackett Matthews John D. Long Russell

Garza Still on the Warpath Near Rio Grande Border

A report from Captain Brito at Havana Rancho says Garza’s revolutionists are gathering at Javali ranch in Mexico about twenty miles back from the river. Mexican troops move toward the ranch while U S troops and rangers guard the river. A prisoner arrived from Ballanvo as the main Garza force remains inland. only scattered stragglers are near the border. U S troops and Lexas rangers have hunted Garza for fifteen days with his supporters growing along the Rio Grande. he aims to recruit, avoiding direct clash with foreign troops.

Rio Grande Ciry Tex Brito Havana Rancho Javali Ranch Mexico Rey Nosa Ballanvo Garza San Antonio Jarza United States Lexas Rio Grande

Extravagance in Home Furnishings for 1892 Offers

The notice urges prudent spending on new furniture, arguing extravagance harms family welfare and that 1892 styles are stylish and affordable. It promotes the General Catalogue of designs, 288 pages with 300 engravings, and offers to mail a copy for five 2 cent stamps.

Bloody upheaval in Ascension Mexico tensions flare

Couriers report a mob in Ascension Chihuahua province killed Rafael Anchela and his secretary Anderelas after he was re elected by a narrow margin. Daut and Frace Sanzo were among casualties as revolters and Anchela allies fought. A Garza backed uprising with eighty insurgents claimed. Troops head toward the town amid ongoing bloodshed.

Dremine N.M Ascension Chihuahua Church Party Diaz Rafael Anchela Anchela Anchele Anderelas Daut Frace Sanzo Garza

Attorney General Barnard Dead in Franklin Village

State Attorney-General Daniel Barnard died of pneumonia at his home on Main Street Franklin Village at 11 30 this morning He had been ill with the grip but recently improved enough to be in Concord earlier in the week He leaves a widow three sons and two daughters His eldest son James E Barnard was his law partner Dated January 10 in Franxurm Falis New Hampshire born Orange aged 50

Washington Springer Committee On Ways and Means New York House of Congress House Ways and Means Committee Catchings Mississippi Mr. Springer Barnard Franxurm Falis N. H Daniel Barnard Main Street Franklin Village Concord James E. Barnard Samuel Pray Boston Fred H. Daniels Franklin Orange

Eleven Horses Burned In Lowell Street Stable Fire

Nasawa N H January 10 a morning fire destroyed Marsh and Howards hack stables on Lowell street. Eleven horses ten hacks and one barouche perished. Marsh and Howards report six thousand dollars loss with four thousand four hundred insurance. Heirs of C R McClarly and Farry face two thousand loss insured for two thousand. Origin of fire undisclosed. Fire discovered near Andrew Farry's residence on Marshall street at six o'clock.

Nasawa N. H Marsh & Howard Lowell Street C. R. McClarly Farry Andrew Farry Marshall Street

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Baby Ruth Young McKee Peabody Winslow Mav Erick Bank Terest E. D. Winslow Asa Porter Fugitive Winslow Library Judge Crisp Messrs. Catchings Holman Committee On Appropriations Secretary of War Public Library Henry W. Haynes Haynes Copley Square Mr. Haynes Boston Post Wellington Bridge J. A. Trefethen Delatena Davis Mr. Smith Congressional Committee Post Globe Herald. Post. Globe Paine’s Furniture CO Canal ST S."mtsine Quinsler & CQ Cambria Street Back Bay amu __h Natl Life Ins. CO J. T. Phelps State Agt Dev
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