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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1895
Page
5
Colored Dress Goods Clearance Before Stocktaking
A department store advertises marked down colored dress goods in several odd lots ahead of the semi annual stocktaking on Saturday. Quantities are small and cannot be duplicated today at double the quoted prices. No samples will be given.
Millinery Sale Offers Fresh Hats Before Stocktaking
Our patrons will find this sale of special interest as we clear trimmed hats and bonnets. We aim to avoid carryover by featuring the newest and most desirable goods at prices designed to quickly dispose of every trimmed hat for ladies misses and children.
First Woman Sentenced to Sing Sing Electric Chair
In New York Maria Barberi awaits execution after killing her betrayer on April 26. She is confined in a private death ward at Sing Sing, under matronly care, with visits planned from her mother and church advisers as officials consider shifting guards and addressing past prison tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maria Barberi
Sing Sing
Men’s Hospital
Vincent
Cochran
J. 8
Night Watch
Talcott
Pruden Charged With Attempted Murder On Pennsylvania Train
Harry Pruden of Westinghouse Air Brake Co is charged with trying to murder his wife Mary by throwing her from a passenger train near Torrens station. Mrs. Pruden, badly cut, survived after landing on ballast as trainmen halted the car. The couple had attended a lawn fete earlier. they were separated and quarrels led to the fatal act.
Nuns Arrested At Rockaway Beach Prompt Backlash
Two Sisters of Charity from St. Malachi's Orphan Asylum were briefly jailed by Officer Schappart who suspected imposture. Justice Smith discharged them after friends in Jersey City intervened. the officer apologized as village officials mourn the blunder and potential disciplinary action looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockaway Beach
Sisters of Charity
Schappart
Order of St. Joseph
St. Malachi’s Orphan Asylum
van Sicklen
Atlantic Avenues
Brooklyn
Charles Smith
John Murray
William Wainwright
Datz
Jersey City
Justice Smith
East New York
Separate maintenance sought in Plymouth divorce case
Attachments totaling 4000 dollars were placed on A. A. Healey's property by his wife’s attorneys, summoning him to the Brockton Probate Court in August to justify funds for separate maintenance. The Plymouth divorce proceedings followed an indictment against Mrs Healey for attempted poisoning. a decree was refused in Plymouth Divorce Court, with town funds supporting Mrs Healey and Healey covering town bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Nickle Odeon to Open After Renovations in Boston
Manager Frank Dunn oversees fitting up of the Nickle Odeon with a new stage scenery and auditorium and decorations. If all goes well, the house may open on Monday August 2, promising one of the prettiest theaters in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunn
Nickle-Odeon
Nickle- Odeon
Boston
Rising Bill Passes After Arrest of Rufus Upshaw
Rufus Upshaw a 21 year old colored man was arrested by a Station 2 officer last night for passing a raised bill. He allegedly passed a $10 bill after it had been raised from a $1 bill to Simon Tittleman of Pittsfield in May last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Upshaw
Station 2
Simon Tittleman
Pittsfield
Court Quip Sparks Laugh Over Wife in Bloomers
In a courtroom exchange Judge remarks that Cobwigger seemed amused by the idea of his wife wearing bloomers. Smith adds that one would be amused to see her struggle with a work basket and empty it into her lap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobwigger
Smith
Boston Post swan boats offer free lake rides for youths
The Boston Post rents four swan boats on Public Garden lake from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Wednesday for children under thirteen. Tickets appear on the first page in the upper right corner and admit a free ride around the lake. Thousands joined last year, so arrive early to cheer the boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Boston
Quinn Guilty Is Reprimanded In Police Board Action
The Boston Board of Police last night found Patrolman John F. Quinn guilty of misstatements during a hearing about a warrant dispute with lawyer Norman F. Hesseltine. Quinn is to be reprimanded despite the board dismissing other complaints against Donovan, ONeil, Murphy, and Corey. The order also relayed a высок praising letter from Samuel B. Capen commending the department for its service at the Christian Endeavor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Norman F. Hesseltine
Dennis Donovan
John O’neil
John F. Quinn
Donovan
Hesseltine
O’neil
Quinn
Court Square
Cain
James A. Murphy
Charley John
Charles T. Corey
Martin
Samuel B. Capen
Christian Endeavor Convention
International Christian Endeavor Convention
Boston
Mayor denies Globe report on Bowden deputy offer
Curtis says he never reads the Globe and did not endorse Bowden for deputy in the Board of Elections through Alderman Folsom. He calls the Friday article fabrications and notes he does not appoint deputies. He says he has no role in such appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Mr. Bowden
Globe
Henry Bowden
Board of Elections
Alderman Folsom
Bleached Blondes Debate Beauty Aims
A reader defends chemical blonde hair and lightening women’s hair, eyes, brows, and lashes as a beauty privilege. The letter argues climate dulls natural dark hair, urges more curling and crimping, and claims criticisms come from envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Death in liquor store claims 67 year old man
Thomas Nugent aged 67 living at 12 Purchase Street collapsed and died yesterday morning in the liquor store of John Cullen at 4 Atlantic Avenue where he was employed. A physician said heart disease caused the death. Undertaker Tinkham received the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nugent
Purchase Street
John Cullen
Atlantic Avenue
Tinkham
Reconstruction of Washington and Tremont street car routes
Track work on Washington street between Cornhill and Hanover street begins Saturday July 20. Northbound cars will detour via Temple place Tremont Seay square and Hanover street. Maiden Everett Medford and Boston routes will return via Hanover street. Tremont street inbound service will reroute via Berkeley street and Columbus avenue during the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Cornhill
Hanover Street
Temple Place
Tremont Street
Seay Square
Maiden
Everett
Medford
Lynn & Boston
Dover Street
Shawmut Avenue
Berkeley Street
Columbus Avenue
Fire at 6 Lincoln Street Brighton Causes $15 Loss
An alarm from Box 84 at 8:42 last evening reported a 15 dollar fire in a dwelling at 6 Lincoln Street Brighton. The incident caused minor damage with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln - Street
Brighton
Merchandising a Science. A Modern Merchandising Claim
The text argues merchandising is a distinct science whose success hinges on mastery. It claims thirty years of study to align with patrons' wants, asserting proven results and a thorough grasp of the merchandising science.
Ladies' Riche lieu Silk-Plaited Hose For Ladies
Small lot of Ladies Riche lieu Rib Silk Plaited Hose in size 8 only. These goods regularly sold at 50c and 75c and will prove a great value for small ladies. Come early for choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richelieu
Levi the Fence Sentenced for Stolen Goods Ring
Judge Fessenden imposed a three year term in the State Prison on Simon Levi, ending a nine month police pursuit of a Dorchester avenue gang. Levi ran a second hand shop used to funnel wares stolen from wagons, with four accomplices arrested and others escaped. Mrs Levi received one year as accessory. Levi is believed to have disposed of thousands in goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessenden
Superior Criminal Court
Simon Levi
Fon
Levi
Smaster
Watts
Gaddis
Levi's Place
Dorchester Avenue
Seventh Street
Boston
O’neill
Daniel Lynch
Edward Gibney
William Devine
State Reformatory
House of Correction
North End
Charity fund urged for widow of East Boston victim
An editorial calls for a relief fund for the destitute widow of John W. Wills, the East Boston victim. It urges Protestant and Catholic support, notes the post will collect and disburse funds, and lists receipts totaling 160.50 from contributors including banana steamer employees, Captain W. Davidson, and John P. Conlon, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
East Boston
John W. Wills
Wills
Ball for Mrs Wills Held at Rovers Beach Pavilion
A charity ball for the widow and family of the late Neil McKennon drew over 200 couples at the Palace bathing pavilion. Donations included Edward J Murphy lending use of his upper hall and E C Spring supplying lighting. selectmen faced criticism over permit approval amid plans for a similar event next Friday to aid J P Wills widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovers Beach
Neil McKennon
Palace
Edward J. Murphy
E. C. Spring
North Shore Electric Light Company
Board of Selectmen
Revere
Post Fund
J. P. Wills
Boston
Mr John P Conlon's Mite in Boston Riot Sympathy
A Boston letter from John P Conlon expresses sympathy for orphans and a widow of a man named Wills killed in the East Boston riot. He asserts agitators of strife should be held to account, pledges support across classes, and condemns class-based conflict. Date given as July with unreadable remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Conlon
Post
Boston
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Val
Cloak
Ini
Mail-Order Department
Winter Street
Hamburg
Winter St
Novi
Ecru
Mode
Healey Case
Maria
Dohtsking
Pittsburg
Generali Martin
Committee of Thirteen
Eldridge
Benet Samuel B. Capen
A. P. Mastin
Board of Police Commissioners
Rembrandt
Glove Dept
Palr
MRS
Mrs. Wills
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