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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1895
Page
1
A terse note highlights Blackstones and their sales figure tied to a phrase The Secret is Quality, indicating a marketing or promotional angle. The item reads as a brief catalog or advertisement fragment with limited context and no clear event or date.
A disorderly clash broke out last night at 103 Ninth Street as police attempted to arrest John Fitzgerald for illegal liquor sales. Officers Wiseman and Willis were assaulted, with Wiseman sustaining two severe head wounds and Willis a deep cheek gash. Fitzgerald, Hugh Fitzgerald, and Patrick Malloy were jailed on charges of assault and related offenses. two intoxicated men escaped during the melee.
A blaze sparked on the fourth floor of the Hotel Castle at One Hundred Third Street and Amsterdam Avenue caused $100000 in damage. The fire, started by a lace curtain hitting a gas jet in Colin J Forbes suite, drove rapid flames up multiple floors as residents evacuated. All 150 occupants were removed safely despite a near panic and elevator delays. The building, owned by Peter and David Mitchell, is partly insured.
In Dedham on January 27 George, son of Mrs. Lottie Martin, and eight year old Willie Quade skated near an air hole in Mother Brook. George fell through after an ice edge failed and Mr. Jolliffe's rescue attempt failed as the ice gave way. Tomorrow prayers and body recovery efforts are planned. In Lynn, Patrick Davock, 14, son of Mrs. Mary Davock, drowned on Flax Pond after both he and a companion broke through thin ice. Sullivan escaped to thicker ice and Davock did not surface. Police recovered Davock’s body.
Providence January 27 The main building of Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Kingston a four story stone structure 60 by 80 feet valued at 32000 burned in the forenoon Fire started in the elevator shaft about 1 am as students were at church with no insurance suffered about 2000 in furniture books and personal effects Dining hall nearby was saved by wet blankets and buckets The origin of the fire remains unknown.
A late evening fire of incendiary origin hit the dyehouse of the Fall River merino mill along the Quequechan River. Firemen kept the blaze from the main building though the dyehouse valued at $3000 was wholly destroyed as crowds gathered and winds pushed the flames.
The Lowell Street House in Manchester owned by Hon Aretas Blood and leased by Mrs Cynthia B E Cobb was gutted by fire this afternoon. Furniture damaged by water. Cause cited as defective flue. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars, partially insured.
London dispatch notes the United States faces a serious crisis as it drifts toward using a large loan to ease tensions. The report suggests Europe would welcome such a move if adopted.
Joseph Riley fell through ice at Leverett Pond Brookline on Saturday afternoon after skating near an air hole. Companions quickly responded. a rescuer reached him with a pierce padded lad der and pulled him from the cold water. He suffered no serious injuries.
Washington report outlines Monday forecast for New England and eastern New York with fair conditions and west winds. It notes falling pressure in the Southwest and Montana rising elsewhere, two new depressions, and varied temperature changes across regions. It ends with an odd Salvacea promotional line.
Frank Van Sant, a noted cartoonist for several New York dailies and comic papers, died suddenly in his Chambers Street office Saturday night from cirrhosis of the liver. He was only 24 and had already earned a national reputation.
Cincinnati on January 27 1900s style report: Superintendent Deitsch ordered detectives to arrest professional prize fighters and boxers while leaving friendly sport alone. Mayor Caldwell framed the policy distinguishing work versus sport. Louisville pugilist Charles Slusher was jailed for thirty days under the order.
Charles Deery aged 30 fell twenty feet from a telegraph pole on the Boston and Maine railroad tracks in Somerville near the Cambridge line last night just before six o clock. He suffered a fractured leg and, with colleagues from the American Telephone Company, was taken by hack to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Berlin marks Emperor William's birthday with a grand display as kings, dukes, and court nobles converge. Crowds fill streets, hotels overflow, and decorations shine along Friedrichsstrasse and Unter den Linden while artillery salutes open the festivities. The day begins with religious services then a visit to the arsenal where troops hear an imperial order to wreath standards in oak leaves.
As crowds swelled in Berlin shops ran late and police laxly enforced Sunday closing. The Emperor addressed the city, announcing oak leaf decorations for military standards and guns from historic campaigns. He pledged statues of Brandenburg and Prussia’s princes in Victoria avenue and a yearly jewel prize for German scholars.
Rome reports King Humbert sent birthday greetings to the German Emperor. Court members attended church services at the German embassy chapel where a chaplain preached on faith in God as protection. The sermon aimed to reinforce confidence amid perceived dangers from social democrats.
The Sikh from Yokohama reaches Victoria British Columbia with General Solonski, commander in chief of Russian forces in Siberia, en route to St Petersburg for urgent business. No news on war intelligence is disclosed as reports note intensified censorship.
London January 27 Professor Arthur Gayley died last night born 1821. In 1863 he became Sadlerian professor of pure mathematics at Cambridge.
The Countess of Kinneull died yesterday in London. She was the third daughter of the seventh Duke of Beaufort.
Paris January 27 Marshal Canrobert is seriously ill with inflammation of the veins.
The District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor met in Wells Memorial Hall and backed Padden’s demand for reinstatement after he accused State Secretary-Treasurer Bishop of embezzlement and other graft. Padden’s supporters claim aims to silence him. critics say general executive board overstepped powers, risking secession to the American Federation of Labor.
Ex-Master Workman Padden states a one year suspension by the general executive. He cites years of Labor Day souvenir earnings, alleged unfair methods, an ad solicitation by Murphy, and conflicting claims about Murphy's removal. Witnesses claim Bishop could not have him arrested. letters purportedly authorize ads. Controversy centers on the souvenir book and its management by Bishop and O'Brien.
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