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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1893
Page
6
The article warns of high infant mortality in heat and promotes lactated food as a superior substitute for mother's milk. It highlights sugar of milk with barley malt and wheat gluten, steamed and predigested, endorsed by physicians and nurses, used in charities, and claimed to prevent cholera infantum and save babies' lives in summer.
Detroit reports Dr. Henry C. W. Meyer, infamous for multiple poisonings and insurance fraud schemes, arrested with Pinkerton help. Investigators say evidence could yield death penalties. papers seek to move him to Chicago or New York for prosecutions. New York grand jury indicts Meyer and wife Mary for first degree murder. extradition plans under way after Detroit arrest.
Sunday schools from First and Second Reformed Churches transported by eleven coaches to Greenwood Lake for their annual picnic. Beer kegs on the grounds and dancing in the pavilion provoked outrage. an actor and four New York soubrettes performed a skirt dance drawing sensational attention. Pastor Vandewart tried to stop the noise and dancing but failed. officials vow not to choose Greenwood Lake again.
In New York Patrice a soubrette from A Trip to Chinatown faced a persistent well dressed man near Broadway and Thirty fifth Street. After a barrage of compliments and staredown he allegedly taunted her and allegedly chucked her chin. She struck back with her umbrella breaking the rod and the ribbon flashing. Bystanders intervened and the man left as the crowd gathered.
Edward Isaac Sanford, former Superior Court judge and 1864 65 district senator, died at his New Haven home aged sixty seven. Yale graduate class of 1847 and Yale Law School alumnus, he served on the Superior Bench from 1867 until a later political stalemate. He declined offers to become chief justice. Survived by a widow and two children.
London July 13 The German steamer Russia which left Baltimore June 27 for Hamburg was in collision yesterday on the river Elbe with the British steamer Orono which sailed from Platte River May 10 for Calais. The Russia’s stern was damaged and several of the Orono’s plates were stove.
Queenstown July 13 D O Leary a man who planned to sail on the American steamer Indiana from this port for Philadelphia was arrested today just before the ship sailed on a murder charge. He is accused of killing James Lonergan in a lipperary.
Three hundred street cleaners in New York rallied as a strike began after Superintendent Robbins refused to pay for a full day’s work on July 4. The action halts city sanitation duties and raises tensions with city hall.
A Alexandria dispatch says reports of cholera in Egypt were wrong and cites Tor Arabia Petraea near the Gulf of Suez as the outbreak site among Mecca pilgrims. Hungary’s cholera is Asiatic type with about two cases daily and no confirmed death figures.
President Cleveland enjoys a quiet day at Gray Gables with family. Colonel Lamont and Dr. Bryant returned from Peter's Pond and fished, while Lamont anticipates a Saturday departure. No callers or government business reached the President, aiding recovery from rheumatism. his sister Mrs. Hoyt of Beatrice left this afternoon.
The Siamese government refuses entry to two French gunboats on the Meinam River near Bangkok and warns they will be sunk if they cross the river bar. The dispatch notes France views this as warlike, while Brussels reports trade disruption as tensions rise on the Annam frontier.
The latest Samoan advices dated July 7 report active hostilities between King Malietoa supporters and Chief Mataafa’s adherents. Camps form about two miles from Apia as sporadic clashes occur. King's forces outnumber Mataafa’s, but Mataafa’s side holds superior arms. Both leaders reject any neutral district.
In Hartford, July 13, Governor Morris appointed Representative James Roche a Democrat to fill the vacancy on the City Court of New Britain caused by the death of Judge Valentine Chamberlain a Republican. The move provokes bipartisan sentiment as expectations framed a Republican appointment to match Hartford Police Court changes following Judge McConville’s replacement.
A ten member New York coal trade committee will entertain Boston coal traders tomorrow. The Laura M Stalin steamer is chartered for a harbor cruise from Pier 6 at 11 50, returning at 3. The party sails to Coney Island at 4 30 on an iron steamboat and will dine at Felman's pavilion. Fifty four Boston coal trade members will participate.
Special agent reports to Interior that nine Choctaw prisoners sentenced for murder will not be executed yet with no court action taken. Governor Jones had ordered executions previously, but suspension extends to August 4 under Interior instructions. Inspector Faison acts under Secretary guidance.
New York rapid transit commissioners met at Chairman Steinway's residence with all members present. After a one hour session they decided not to grant the Manhattan Company's requested sixty day extension and set August 17 as the deadline to either accept one of the two propositions or end negotiations.
Minnie Cloutman a sixteen year old from Brewster Academy New Hampshire elopes with Louis Pemberton a shoe finisher aged over forty. They travel from Wolfboro to Farmington thenBoston where Minnie sends a note to her mother saying they will go to Saratoga. Police seek the pair as Mr Cloutman plans to pursue them to Saratoga or Chicago.
In a private Municipal Court session on Cambridge street three defendants Kelliher Porter and Burke were discharged as principals or accessories in the assault on Jennie Cushing. Testimony showed Cushing described the attack while witnesses including Meehan Hinckley and Pikes testified about the events surrounding the incident. Judge Ely ruled that the woman's statements were uncorroborated and discharged all three men.
Lawrence police arrested Frank H. Martin on Wednesday night and delivered him to Boston authorities. He faces charges from Captain Cain of Station 1 for complicity in a false pretences swindle that netted about $500 in cranberries and lemons from Boston merchants. Charles J. Sampson and Thomas Kelly were convicted for the offence, with Martin identified as the third member. He is also wanted by the Atholboro police for burglaries.
A crowd gathers at Pleasant street and Shawmut avenue as a fight erupts between a colored man and a larger foe. Stones are tossed, pedestrians forced to walk in the street, and locals complain of ongoing hoodlumism in the area stretching from West End to Shawmut avenues with calls for closer police surveillance, especially 11 to 12 p m.
The store offers 500 gray all wool double and twist Cashmere suits with extra seams taped and guaranteed not to rip. They have sold for five and six dollars and will be closed at the above price.
The great red comet near the Great Bear captivates thousands of observers with telescopes and glasses. Harvard’s Professor Wendell and Lick Observatory researchers report its near sun passage on July 22 and ongoing naked eye visibility in the northwest after dusk.
The State Ballot Law Commission sustained Secretary of State Olin in refusing to place Rev. A. A. Miner on the State ticket as Prohibition candidate for Senator from the seventh Suffolk district. Irregularities in nominating caucus certificates and the 8 percent gubernatorial vote rule were cited. Prohibitionists say the law discriminates against third parties and threaten mandamus or certiorari.
Boston business leaders split over calling a mass meeting to press repeal of the Sherman act silver purchase. Some say Eastern sentiment already clear, others fear timing and impact. a few favor delay or oppose a demonstration. Opinions cite Denver reports, Cleveland’s special session, and the need for an honest dollar amid monetary tension.
Conductors, baggage masters and brakemen on the Providence Division will receive wages once a week on Wednesday under a new schedule. Conductors earning $86 monthly gain $3.50 per day, brakemen at $46 monthly get $2 per day, and baggage men receive $2.10 instead of $2.
The Insurance Commissioner moves to appoint receivers for endowment companies after the June 5 act. Within thirty days of passage each company must file an sworn report of condition. The thirty day deadline expired about a week ago Wednesday.
An unidentified man, possibly James Graney of Willimantic from papers in his pocket, was found dead yesterday morning at 46 Beach Street. Death attributed to gas suffocation. police from Division 4 have not determined if it was suicide or accident. Undertaker Jones of Lingrange Street took charge awaiting positive identification.
A small blaze started by children on the roof of a three story wooden dwelling at 244 Fifth Street South Boston at 5 43 pm yesterday causing trifling damage. Fire alarm Rox 3147 recorded the incident and the house is owned by
Thomas Peterson, a colored suspect, was arraigned at police headquarters yesterday on charges of stealing clothing valued at $18 from Mrs. J. A. Maxwell of 6 Worcester Square. He was identified by Inspector Bary, who noted Peterson had previously served a year in the South Boston House of Correction for receiving stolen goods.
The Executive Council met at the State House but transacted little business, with key appointments blocked for next meeting. Absent Governor Russell and Councillor Dono van, pending nominations include General Morris Schaff as gas commissioner, George T. McLaughlin for Cape Cod Ship Canal Commission, and James Hurphy for clerk of the Fourth District Court of Eastern Middlesex in Stoneham. Charges against Mr. Murphy await hearing next Thursday. Mathias Jones, a 20 year State Prison man, is pardoned on condition of leaving the State after serving 12 years of a 20 year sentence for felonious assault against a woman in 1881. No opposition to the pardon was voiced.
The Caledonian Club held a picnic at Oak Island Grove with Father Lee directing games. Fernald district nine beat Father Mathew Club 25 to 14 in baseball. Rovers beat Shamrocks in football for a box of cigars. Miss Katie McCarthy won a silver dollar in a 100 yard dash. Mulligan Farm won tug of war for cigars. Patrick Canton won $3 in the mile, Michael Flynn won $1.
The triennial change in command at Charlestown yard occurred yesterday with an eleven gun salute. Captain Thomas O Selfridge lowered his colors as Commodore Fyffe assumed command. Commodore Fyffe was introduced to officers by Selfridge who is set to depart for Jamestown and Mare Island to attend a court martial.
The indictment of James H. Fitzgibbons for felonious assault on 7 year old Mary Doherty was heard in Superior Court yesterday. Testimony from Patrolman Walsh Dr. Blakemore Mo ran Mrs Lindsey and Miss Jenny Groetz preceded the child Marynapeet who described the assault in detail. Connelly argued for the defendant as the jury began deliberations.
Antonio Fepkin, 26, of Lexington Massachusetts, is held at Station 1 on an accusation of stealing $20.50 from John Lozit of 24 Medford Street. The arrest follows an investigation by local police.
Providence dispatch reports Daniel Martin of South Boston a 40 year old brakeman on the Old Conwy was killed instantly this morning. He leaves a widow and family.
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