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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1893

Page

6

Lactated Food Promises Summer Infant Survival Hope

Dr Meigs warns heat in July and August doubles infant mortality. Lactated food, praised by physicians and mothers, is advertised as the best nourishment for babies, maintaining nutrition despite temperature changes. A testimonial from Mrs Ella Trumble of Saginaw Michigan supports the claim that lactated food saved her weak child during summer heat.

Meigs Trumble Ella Trumle Cambrey Street Saginaw, Mich

Brakeman Lucier Killed On Boston and Maine Line

Devicier Lucier Italian brakeman, 28, was killed at Mystic wharf on the Boston and Maine road when his foot slipped as he stepped onto a cowcatcher. The engine ran over him, inflicting fatal head wounds. He left a widow at 155 Medford Street Charlestown. Undertaker Reed cared for the body. Medical Examiner Harris notified.

Devicier Lucier Boston & Maine Mystic Wharf Reed Harris Medford Street Charlestown

Jamaica Pond Parkway Under Way Through Several Sections

Construction progresses on the Jamaica Pond Parkway linking May's field to Bussey Park near Centre and Pond streets. Half the street width excavated, footwalk filling along Pond street shore, and a bridge rising at Stony Brook near Forest Hills as work crosses Seaver's field toward Washington Street.

Jamaica Pond May’s Field Bussey Park May and Brewer Estates Centre Pond Streets Pond Street Hall

Mission Sunday School Children Picnic at Beachmont

The youngsters from the Mission Sunday School tied to the Boston Industrial Home and Fulton Street Mission held their annual picnic at Beachmont. They formed teams, enjoyed baseball and swimming, and shared a plentiful lunch prepared by kind supporters. Superintendent T D Roberts extends thanks to all contributors.

Mission Sunday School Boston Beachmont Fulton Street T. D. Roberts

Anglo Man's Serious Fall in South Boston

Patrick Ducey aged 80 of 2 94 Silver Street fell on the sidewalk at Fifth and F streets South Boston yesterday afternoon. He sustained two severe head cuts. Dr Young attended him and he was taken to City Hospital. The injuries are serious considering his age.

Patrick Ducey Silver Street Fifth F Streets Boston Young

Free treatment offered by Dr Dewey at 40 Tennyson Street

All diseases treated free two weeks treatment and medicine for 10 sufferers including catarrh bronchitis dyspepsia rheumatism kidney skin blood. Dr Dewey specialist to operate from offices at 40 Tennyson Street corner Columbus Avenue near Providence depot open daily until 8 pm except Sundays.

Dewey Tennyson Street Columbus Avenue Providence Depot

Cholera Watch From New York Through Europe Reports

Dr. W A Wheeler chief of Ellis Island returns from three months in Europe to report on seaport conditions and cholera risk. He doubts an outbreak in the US this year while urging precautions by officials and steamship lines. Wheeler cites ports Hamburg Bremen Rotterdam Antwerp Naples Marseilles and notes Naples quarantine measures. He believes Naples cases were imported and cites no Italian outbreak known by officials in London.

New York W. A. Wheeler Ellis Island Europe Wheeler Washington United States United States Officials, Aided By the Steamship Companies. Dr. Wheeler Senner Hamburg Bremen Rotterdam Antwerp Naples Marseilles Rome London Italy

Foreign exhibitors angered at World’s Fair inspection clash

Chicago July 21 foreign exhibitors accuse Russian pavilion of unfair practice after Treasury agents demanded keys to a bonded case and opened it without uniformed officers present. Dispute raises risk of broader revolt among foreign participants. Belgians withdraw display citing late examinations by July 20 as cause.

Chicago Treasury Department Manufactures United States Customs Service Jackson Park Captain Hall John Boyd Thacher

Target practice and bird messenger plans at Fall River

Three homing pigeons arrived from the steamship San Francisco to assist military signaling. Captain Soley reported fog delaying target practice while crews drilled at main and secondary batteries. After fog cleared, a 1600 yard target was hit seven times, revealing the birds' potential for secret messaging and naval use.

Fall River San Francisco Fred Bowers Smut Puck Pompey Soley Hughland Miantonomah

Ewen Nearly Wiped Out Fire Terrifies Duluth Report

Fire at Ewen Michigan on July 21 nearly consumed all buildings north of the railroad. An engine helped save railroad property. only the depot water tank city water works town hall and a church remained standing.

Duluth Ewen Micy Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic

Fire destroys Pain's pavilion at Coney Island

A fire at Coney Island's Pain's fire works pavilion behind the Sea Beach Palace Hotel in West Brighton caused $11,000 in losses this afternoon. A brisk wind spread flames toward the Sea Beach Palace Hotel and the police headquarters building, though major damage to them was avoided.

Coney Island Pain Sea Beach Palace Hotel West Brighton

Connecticut School Fund chief in Lima uncovers missing loan agent

Carnot O Spencer, chief clerk of the Connecticut School Fund, in Lima, reports a $50,000 shortage in the Gunn case and fraud against mortgagors. He telegraphs for clerical help as Gunn’s loan books are tangled and forged mortgages may deepen losses.

Hartford Carnot O. Spencer Connecticut School Fund Lima E. L. Gunn Spencer Gunn

Funeral in Marlboro for P. C. Cotting at Warren Avenue

The funeral of P. C. Cotting was held this afternoon at his Warren avenue home with Rev. W. F. Dusseault of Malden officiating. Floral tributes flowed in from the Odd Fellows, letter carriers and friends. The Odd Fellows' Quartet performed, six society members serving as pallbearers. Interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery.

General J. G. Walker Dies in Washington

General J. G. Walker died at his Washington residence from a paralysis stroke suffered Thursday. In the Civil War he led a company of WA cavalry before resigning to join the Confederates in 1861. An accomplished linguist, he later served the U S government on special missions in South America during Cleveland's first term.

Washington J. G. Walker

Laundered Neglige Shirts Spark Local Sale Furore

A. Shuman & Co. advertises laundered neglige shirts promising color and crisp shape in body collars and cuffs. The sale offers shirts at $1 and $1.50 featuring fashionable Russian blues pinks heliotropes and other colors drawing considerable attention.

A. Shuman & Co

Fire Alarm At Morse Stable South Boston

The 7 02 pm alarm from Box 113 reported a fire in A P Morse s stable at 184 West First Street South Boston Damore five dollars listed as the cause unknown

A. P. Morse West First Street South Boston Damore

Pilgrimage draws thousands to St Anne Church in Fall River

In Fall River on July 21 the Church of St Anne led by Rev Charles Sauval and Rev Charles Girant hosts a large pilgrimage attracting devout Roman Catholics from across the United States and Canada including South America. A $700 seven foot statue of St Anne from Roermond Holland mirrors the Beaupre statue with gilded brass crowns. the pedestal, ten feet high, remains to be installed, promising a prominent interior feature once mounted.

Fall River South America Father Lauval Stoltzenberg Company Roermond Holland St.Anne St. Anne St. Anne de Beaupre Canada Our Lady

Forbes's Thoroughbreds At Eaton Place Farm Dedham

Colonel W. H. Forbes of Dedham expects English thoroughbreds from the late Squire Abingdon Baird. Mares include Frolic Ettaree Barmaid Grace Orizoba Anoma, plus stallion Meddler possible. Meddler, 3, stands 16 hands, sire St Gallen dam Busybody, once at Morris Park.

Eaton Place W. H. Forbes Dedham Squire Abingdon Baird Colonel Forbes Meddler Frolic Ettaree Barmaid Grace Orizoba Anoma St. Gallen Busybody Lord Falmouth Petrach Spinaway Macaroon Bertha Kingston Morris Park J. Malcolm Forbes William Forbes Sprague Farm Readville William Choate Charles F. Choate Old Colony Road Forbes

Elevator saga ends with federal discharge order

Washington sent an official order to discharge six building staff at the Federal post office. James W. Riley John W. Dacey Edward A. Armisted Michael Lynch and W. S. Lewis lost their jobs after the order reached Postmaster Coveney and then Postmaster Hart. The three elevators will be out of service for some time.

Federal Building Washington Coveney Secretary of the Treasury James W. Riley John W. Dacey Edward A. Armisted Michael

Water Front Notes Sailors and Sea Rights in Boston

The schooner Nellie G Dixon was towed to Monroe's wharf after a collision with fisherm an Edith Emery last Wednesday, with damage near $1000 and a week to repair. A Bay State Company dredge worker, Bartholomew Toland, aged 21, broke his right leg in two places when struck by a dipper handle, and was taken to India Wharf and then Emergency Hospital.

Nellie G. Dixon Edith Emery Monroe East Boston Bartholomew Toland Bay State Company Bird Island India Wharf State Street Easiy Officer Smith T Wharf George Gamins Brother Smith Thomas McDonough Thomas McGrady Moon Island Thompson’s Island Burke United States Marine Eyten Watts Boston Commodore Dixon Acteon Marblehead Prema United States District Court

U S Minister to Refuse Interference in Nicaraguan Turmoil

Managua July 21 United States Minister Baker says he will not intervene in the Nicaraguan uprising without direct Washington instructions. Provisional President Zavala seeks an amicable settlement. Revolutionary party announces cabinet: Finance Leonard Locayo Interior Modesto Barrios War Santiago Callegas.

Managua United States Baker Washington Zavala The Revolutionary Party Leonard Locayo Modesto Barrios Santiago Callegas

Paine's Furniture Warerooms Rattan Sale This Week

Readers are urged to seize a special opportunity at Paine's furniture warerooms on Canal Street offering low prices on all rattan pieces this week. The ad promises the lowest prices and a wide selection for immediate purchase.

Paine Canal Street

Fitchburg to run last World’s Fair and Saratoga specials

The Fitchburg announces the final run of World’s Fair and Saratoga specials via Niagara Falls and Nickel Plate short route. These trains feature new palace and sleeping cars along with day coaches, offering comfort and convenience for travelers.

Fitchburg Saratoga Niagara New Palace

Union Meeting and Church Services Announce Evening Events

B M Christian Union hosts vesper service at Union Hall 48 Boylston with Rev William J Batt addressing House Building for young men. Special music by D Marks Babcock Mrs F A Marvin James Taylor Gray under musical direction George Mendall Taylor. Doors open 7 15. Patriot ic meetings shift to People's Church Sundays 2 20 with speaker Walter Sims on The Patriotic Movement in the West. Shawmut Congregational Church reports sermon times and topics Life's Prison Experience and A Chapter in the History of Liberty. Seats free. All welcome.

Christian Union Union Hall Boylston Street William J. ‘Batt Massachusetts Reformatory Concord Mass D. Marks Babcock F. A. Marvin James Taylor Gray George Mendall Taylor MUSIC People’s Church Columbus — Avenue Walter Sims Shawmut Tremont Brookline Streets C. A. Vincent

Death Amid Life Need of Life Preservers Aboard Park Sq

A Boston Post reporter visits Park Square and chronicles the chaotic transit hub’s dangers. He notes hundreds of streetcars, cabs, and heavy wagons pass daily, with ferried life risking scenes and a proposed life preserver branch for the area. He critiques police inaction and urges safety measures at the busy hub.

Park Sq Post Park Square Brooklyn Bridge Boston New England New York Forest Hills Roslindale Columbus Avenue Green Bay Life Saving Service

Half Rates to World's Fair by Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trips to Chicago for the World's Fair at 20 from New York and 18.25 from Philadelphia with other Eastern departures. Special trains from major cities leave in the morning, arriving by 5:20 pm next day. First excursion July 25, with others on July 31 August 12 and 16.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Philadelphia Chicago Jersey City Newark Elizabeth Trenton Washington Street Boston

Abut World's Fair Trips by Harris Hatch & Abbott

Andrew H. Lowrey endorses the World's Fair excursions arranged by Harris Hatch Abbott and Co. and praises the Louie J Harris tour. The firm is the authorized agent for Hotel Ingram opposite the Midway Plaisance, offering booking for any length of stay and recommending this hotel to Chicago travelers.

Messrs. Harris, Hatch & Abbott Andrew H. Lowrey Post Louie J. Harris Mr. Lowrey Ingram Midway Plaisance Messrs Harris, Hatch & Abbott Chicago

Trust Company Moves Into New Building Today

The International Trust Company will relocate to its new quarters today and begin business Monday morning the 24th. The building is fully completed and open for inspection.

the International Trust Company

Dancing Masters Protest Over Fair Exhibitions

A Boston letter from E Woodworth Masters, secretary of the American National Association of Masters of Dancing, asks Chicago World’s Fair commissioners to condemn Algerian style performances. Describes the displays as indecent and immoral, urging removal from the fair grounds as a matter of civilization and decency.

National Association of Dancing Masters Chicago E. Woodworth Higinbotham Fair Commissioners Our Brotherhood American National Association of Masters of Dancing Fair Grounds Spain America Fair Land American National Association Terpsichore E. Woodworth Masters Cne Parit Square Boston Mass

Sunday Fishing Laws Stir New Jersey Debate

New Jersey’s blue law on Sunday fishing, recently reenacted with a $25 penalty, faces opposition from fishermen who seek its test of constitutionality. Col. Robert G. Ingersoll predicts federal constitutional limits on such laws and urges a broader view of civil liberty. He advocates personal freedom when not harming others and hopes laws will be repealed in time.

New York State of New Jersey Trenton The New York Times Robert G. Ingersoll

The Post Drives Dredging Of Docks To Fight Disease

The Post reports dredging begun at T Wharf to remove disease breeding material from under the wharf. Italian laborers work daily, with Bay State Dredging Company handling disposal by scows far offshore. The project costs thousands of dollars, but aims to avert an epidemic and prompt other wharf owners to clean up.

John R. Nea T. Wharf Corporation T Wharf Bay State Dredging Company Board of Health

Supreme Court upholds right to boycott in labor dispute

In St Paul on July 21 the Supreme Court ruled that a boycott by a lumbermen association against a member who violated pricing rules is lawful. The Bohn Manufacturing Company sued for injunction, but the court reversed the lower ruling, affirming that individuals or groups may refuse to deal with others without contractual or public-duty constraints.

ST. Paul Supreme Court Bohn Manufacturing Company W. C. Hollis Northwestern Lumbermen’s Association Bohn Company Hollis

Brutal burglars caught in Lubec arrest

Eastport July 21 Howard Parker and James Mc Isaac were arrested for a year old robbery at Straight Bay near Lubec that involved $2300, assault, and gagging John Black and his elderly sister. Deputy Martin tracked them with help from a crew. Parker escaped briefly but was recaptured. They pleaded guilty and were sent to Machias for October Supreme Court. Parker linked to Knight and Parker gang. McIsaac, 27, recently married to a 16 year old.

Eastport Lubec Howard Parker James McIsaac John Black Straight Bay Martin Parker McIsaac Riers Gray Machias Supreme Court Knight and Parker Campobello Grand Manan MelIsaac

Darien Rabies Scare Hits Norwalk Area

Norwalk reports a hydrophobia scare in Darien after a mongrel dog believed owned by a Noroton contractor bit several dogs and cows on June 10. The animal was shot, later found rabid, and infected cattle and other animals now bite any four footed creature they encounter. Several cows have been shot and others are watched for symptoms.

Norwalk Conn Darien Noroton

Sunday at the Pines promises longest concert of the season

Tomorrow at the Point of Pines a ten hour continuous music programme will unfold with Lothian's re organized Saratoga Orchestra performing day and evening, alternating with the Germania Band. Soloists include Hazel the cornetist and Professor and Mrs Dyffryn, Welsh singers from Royal Albert Hall London. Concerts begin at 1 o'clock.

Point of Pines Lothian Saratoga Orchestra Alternatin Germania Hazel Eos Dyffryn Welsh Singers Royal Albert Hall London

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Jamaica Pond Parkway Marlboro General Walker Fleet Nicaragua World's Fair Beadle Pennsylvania Railroad Trust Company Harvard E. H. Snow Washburn Credit CO Washington St Jordan, Marsh & Co Geo. F. Washburn the King of Credit Men Chicago Fair Bob the Post the Pines Kingston St Nantasket Hotel Guide Blington House Standish Cafe al. Jones Dean Mouse and Corragr W. K. Wood Aylorer’s Louisa G Farrell Henry « Sneer Vive Cafe Crescent Beach, Revere Capt. Simpson
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