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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1893
Page
8
The Post Day by Day notes a coterie of Back Bay women planning concerted action to prevent electric car accidents, citing the Post’s three-quarters column as its source. It highlights exclusives on state campaign issues and bicycle racing plans by baseball magnates.
Boston coal dealers warn that continued cold weather may deplete stocks and raise scarcity risk. Freight costs have surged as harbors freeze and rail movement drops, with prices rising from 45 cents to 125 dollars per ton. Local merchants like Smith Wiley report sufficient supply yet acknowledge higher prices and delayed ships amid ice bound waters.
The Suffolk grand jury indicted Alexander K. Cleary for breaking and entering the office of Charles C. Thernton at 20 Central Street on Sept last. The case was non-pressed by District Attorney Stevens, another party having contested the crime.
Henry H. Tuttles store promotes a year end sale on fine goods for ladies misses and children plus men s shoes. Boots in lace button or congress russet leather and varied styles offered at low prices to attract shoppers.
The article notes a novel writing desk and bookcase combination on display at Paine’s store, 48 Canal Street, during the World’s Fair. A picture of the invention is shown in another column.
A dispatch from Edgartown reports the City of Macon, a Savannah line steamer, ashore on Squash Meadow Shoal. The Dexter, a revenue cutter, forced through ice to reach the distressed vessel and later she floated off and resumed her course. The 1877 iron ship of 2000 tons, commanded by Captain H D Lewis, left Boston with cargo and twenty passengers, valued at $200,000, with a crew of forty five.
Captain George A. Pierce provost marshal of the Second Brigade MLV Li died at his Newton home from diphtheria. The loss follows the earlier death of Major J. P. Frost in the same military family. Pierce, born in Boston, served since 1887 on the non commissioned staff of General Peach and was a captain at his death.
A special meeting of the Fruit and Produce Exchange will be held today at 10 a m to take appropriate action on the death of Mr George A Pierce a member of the exchange.
The Twenty Fourth New England Guard Regiment held its twenty seventh reunion at Youngs yesterday. Attendees included General F A Osborne Colonel Charles Hooper Captain John Maker James Thompson John C Cook Alexander Hayward William F Wiley John B OBrien Sheriff of Boston John Daland James B Nichols Comrade Franklin Osborn Drs Wheeler and W A Parsons. Officers elected: President Colonel J Lewis Stackpole vice presidents Comrade John N Partridge Horatio N Carter secretary Captain John C Cook treasurer Captain James Thompson. Regiment of Massachusetts now dispersed from Montreal to San Francisco to the gulf.
The Post lists fourteen tickets in a voting contest offering convenient travel to the world’s fair. Special localities and broader offers are available open to all residents of New England. Carry up your votes.
Marriages listed include Arthur H. Macy and Ava M. Snelbaker wed Jan 18 at Auburndale residence of C F Hale in Boston. Arthur E. Mason and Alice M. Joy wed Jan 17 at bride’s parents’ home. William W. Scott and Minnie J. Monroe wed Jan 18 in city home. Arthur E. Spencer and Eva L. Smith wed Jan 18 in city home.
Notices report multiple local deaths with ages and locations including Joseph M. Gibbens Roxbury Laura A Jackson Emily B Peck Buenas I Ranney Richard Spenceley Sarah L Woodill Mary A Willis and a note that Willis funeral plans will be announced later no flowers noted.
List of couples and applicants including A Foerster with Philipina Weissenstein Victor Berlin with Jennie Berenstine David Lovatinsky with Hattie Devenson John J Doulay with Sarah McCormick Charles Berger with Lizzie Kierman Michael McGrath with Mary E Cloherty Frank L Truly with ane Matherson Pick MecKeane with Mary Kelly Michael Griffin with Mary Norton.
In this city, Jan. 18, by Rev. J. H. Carter, Joseph A. Bonner wed Mary A. Noel. In this city, Jan. 11, by Rev. M. J. Barry, Henry Schubert wed Margaret M. J. Sullivan.
Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners report to the Legislature criticizes the Boston and Maine plan for grade crossings and inter mileage as a partial, temporary fix. It urges a broader, equitable funding approach across cities like Weston Cambridge and Somerville, notes rate declines, and records progress on grade crossing removals costing $69,718.44.
Special Officer Whitman has arrested a man identified as Henry Wilson but real name George Day, a long-time rail car thief linked to a rogues gallery record. On a late suburban run Day and two accomplices blocked a Jamaica Plain couple, stole a $75 pin, and attempted to exit at Roxbury. A prior diamond pin theft valued at $120 links Day to the case. police say he is an opium addict and near death without drugs, with his pals to be seized soon.
Mr Joseph M Gibbons vice-president of New England Mutual Life Insurance Company died after a short illness at his residence 421 Boylston street. Born in Boston August 29 1881 he served the company since November 1849 becoming secretary in 1864 and vice-president in 1888. He was respected for urbanity and amiable disposition.
The Roxbury High School Association will hold its seventeenth reunion Friday evening in the new Roxbury High School building on Warren street. The program begins with a social period to meet teachers and classmates, followed by a dining with Peters’s orchestra. The annual meeting for officer elections will be at 8 p.m. on February 43.
The Province Law Commission faces continuation or abolition after twenty-six years and six volumes. Boston legislator Bowdoin backs a three year extension while auditors report $147,472.45 spent. secretary of state suggested as alternative to finish and economize. Commissioner Abner C. Goodell Jr. led the project, criticized for slow pace and high cost.
Tomorrow the Newton Centre Unitarian Church will be rededicated at 3 30 p m The Rev Howard N Brown will deliver the prayer of dedication and four fifteen minute addresses will be delivered The topics include The Meaning and Value of Public Worship The Social Work of a Church The Place and Use of the Sunday School The Layman and the Church A train leaves the Boston & Albany depot at 2 25 for the Centre and returns at 6 11 p m
The piece reports on a repeal petition against the collateral inheritance tax, Boston library expansion, and a push to place electric wires underground. It covers Hoar's underground-conduit bill, licensing reforms, fraternal insurance amendments, endowment orders, and proposed liquor licensing changes, noting a three-person commission and a license fee range.
The Bog ton auxiliary of the Christian Alliance will meet at Clarendon Street Baptist Church from Tuesday through Friday. Topics focus on Christ as Savior Sanctifier Healer and Coming Lord with discussions by Rev Dr Henry Wilson Rev F W Fair Rev Stephen Merritt Rev A E Punk of New York Hon W H Howland of Toronto Lt C A L Totten of New Haven Rev Hezekiah Davies of New Britain and Rev C W Ryder of Providence among others.
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