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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1895

Page

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Tragedy on Kent Street Ends in Suicide and Injury

Newburyport reports a fatal shooting attempt as Thomas A. Hersey, a shoemaker, killed himself after wounding Emma Ellery, 19, with two bullets near Eagle street. Ellery survived, expected to recover. authorities note parental objections and a possible love triangle involving another suitor.

Newburyport Kent Street Thomas A. Hersey Emma Ellery Miss Ellery Hersey Ellery Eagle Street Anna Jaques Dodge Eighth Regiment Brackett

Stabbing in Boston Ends With Mystery and Hospitalized Victim

Daniel Broughton, 30, was stabbed three times on Harrison Avenue near the Boston & Albany bridge. A unknown assailant, 6 feet 8 inches, 150 pounds, wearing a light suit, fled. authorities doubtless hunt for him as Broughton lapsed into unconsciousness. Broughton says the fight began after an argument. He identifies no accomplices and medical teams fear for his life while police press witnesses and monitor nearby stations.

Broughton Oxford Street South End Daniel Broughton City Hospital Boston & Albany Bridge Harrison Avenue Division 5 Murphy’s Saloon Driscoll

Miss Irene Murphy Secures Lead Role With Seabrooke Opera

Miss Irene Murphy has completed negotiations with Manager Roththal of the Thomas Q Seabrooke opera company and leaves for Cincinnati to assume the leading parts replacing Mrs Sea brooke who is ill. Murphy has many friends in this city who will welcome her venture.

Irene Murphy Rosenthal Thomas Q. Seabrooke Opera Company Cincinnati Seabrooke Elvin Crox Miss Murphy

Electrics for Portland Line Upgrade Approved

Portland Street Railway Company voted to electrify all city lines this afternoon, adding about six to eight miles of electric railway in Portland Missouri. The move marks a major expansion of the transit network and outlines a shift from older power sources to electric traction.

Portland Portland Street Railway Company

Beautiful calendar offered by X Zalia Medicine Co

The X Zalia Medicine Company of 2 Bromfield Street Boston issues a calendar with portraits of Lillian Russell Lot ties Cain and May Irwin. It will be mailed to any address on receipt of 6 cents in stamps and the name of the paper where the article appears. The 6 cents covers postage and packing. Communications without the paper name and stamps will not be answered.

X-Zalia Medicine Company Bromfield Street Boston Lillian Russell Lottie Cains May Irwin

Great Doings in the Clothing Line at Green & Co

A scathing notice warns that Charles Green & Co at 601 Washington Street will reportedly liquidate stock to satisfy creditors. The letter describes deep discounts on kersey overcoats, children's suits, and men’s pantaloons, suggesting prices far below production cost as the stock is cleared.

Washington St Kersey Chas. Green & Co

Death from escaped gas at Newton Place room

Emil Hamerle aged 40 was found dead in bed at No 4 Newton Place last evening after a gas burner released poisonous fluid. Medical Examiner Draper was notified and ordered the body removed to Undertaker Jones on Lagrange Street.

Emil Hamerle Newton Place Draper Jones Lagrange Street

Weather forecast for New England turns snowy after rain

Washington bulletin from January 1921 predicts Tuesday brings rain in New England turning to snow. Warmer air precedes decidedly colder conditions with easterly winds shifting to northwesterly as the day progresses.

Washington New England

Reserves Ordered In Uniform Across New York Stations

On January 21 1900 police superintendent Brynes ordered all police reserves to report in uniform and fully equipped to section rooms at 8 o clock. The move follows the departure of the First Brigade of the National Guard from the city toward Brooklyn this morning.

New York Brynes Police Department National Guard Brooklyn

Charlesbank Club Holds Inaugural Meeting at Bumstead Hall

The Charlesbank Athletic Club hosted its first year meeting at Bumstead Hall on Haverhill Street to ease new members. Tickets were restricted to members only with press and authorities as honorary members. Captain William Daly and his officers prevented a ticket scam as a disciplined crowd watched a professional boxing program.

Charlesbank Athletic Club Charlesbank Club Haverhill Street Bumstead Hall Ackets Tue Donovan William Daly

Collision on the Brooklyn Bridge Causes Injuries and Blockade

A rear end collision on the Brooklyn bridge near the Brooklyn block signal injured Edward Haight and two young women. A derailment on the New York side prompted shunting, leading to a second collision as a following train struck Lehman’s train. Fog and steam hid the impact, crashes shattered windows, and passengers were thrown about amid a historic bridge blockade.

New York Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Edward D. Haight Lehman Lehman’s Hewitt

All Our Organs Designed by Nature for Purpose

A compact health note explains that organs evolve for specific roles, with emphasis on kidneys as vital yet small. Any irregularity of urinary organs signals danger and requires prompt attention to prevent broader systemic disturbance.

Salem pastor condemns Parada production at Mechanic Hall

In Salem on January 21 Rev George S Chadbourne of Lafayette Street Methodist Church urged his flock to avoid supporting the Parada production at Mechanic Hall this week run under Universalist Church auspices. He said from a denominational view the show is not good for religious interests though he does not claim infallibility.

Salem George S. Chadbourne Lafayette Street Parada Aspertawalas Mechanic Hall Universalist Church

Fender Saves His Life In Narrow Street Crossing Incident

Samuel Levine aged 45 of 7912 Prince street was struck by a southbound Bartlett street and ferry line electric car at Hanover and Blackstone streets. He was knocked down but not crushed as the fender kept him from going under wheels. Taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, he later chose his own home for care. Injuries include a punctured left leg and severe contusions to the right knee and thigh. Car 456, motorman 34, conductor 5. Levine's condition not serious.

Abrams Ridgewood Greene Gate Brooklyn City Line Bushwick Avenue Patrick Nugent Seventh Regiment Halsey Street George Kelly Welles Fulton Street Shackelton Collison Twenty-third Regiment Second Avenue Fifty-second Street Sumner Avenue Fulton Avenue Rockaway Avenue Thomas Horan Hamilton Avenue Horan Kings County Broadway Gates Avenue Lewis Brooklyn Heights Company Norton Atlantic Avenue Wicker Brooklyn Queens County Avery Samuel Levine Prince Street Hanover Street Blackstone Street Bartlett Street Levine Glancy Division 1 Dunn Massachusetts General Hospital

Boxing Show in Boston Honors Captain Daly as Referee

The crowd praised Captain Daly who presided as manager master of ceremonies and referee. He earned unanimous approval for fairness while the Boston bouts were praised as the best yet, with Young Shaw versus Young McGreil ending in a draw and Phil Smith defeating M. J. Rogers after a strong five rounds.

Captain Daly Boston Young Shaw Young McGreil Phil Smith Quincy M. J. Rogers Roxbury

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