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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1895
Page
1
A cyclone struck Silver City, New Mexico, leaving the town nearly destroyed. Reports claim as many as thirty dead, though verification is impossible while communications and bridges are out. Couriers race to gather details from surrounding areas as attempts to reach the devastated town continue.
The notice questions whether a health retreat is wise for sudden bowel issues and promotes Dr Seth Arnold's Balsam as the best remedy priced at 25 cents. It also advertises Bartletts Food for Infants and Invalids.
Next popular excursion from Boston to Newport departs Thursday July 2. Round trip tickets cost $1. Tickets on sale at 3 Old State House and Park Square station.
Greenfield July 22 The Deerfield defaulting tax collector Albert Stebbins faced sentence in Superior Court after a civil settlement capped at 7000 to cover town claims of 7500. Agents for bondsmen sought to cover Dickinson Academy fund and Greenfield Savings Bank totals of 1900. Stebbins claimed ignorance of the missing funds as Judge Maynard imposed a five year term.
The Commonwealth aims at the case against Edwin Baker, a well known Charlemont miller who earlier confessed to attempting bribery of George A. Perkins, chair of the State Highway Commission, offering 50 to locate a road section in Charlemont. Witnesses testified to his good character and Judge Maynard imposed a fine of 400.
July 22 Dedham report states Mrs. Rosy Kelley aged 60 was struck by a horse driven by J H May and thrown to the ground on Boyden Square East Dedham. She was taken to her Central Street home with serious bruising and a severe scalp wound after medical aid arrived.
Three year old Lou Daniels toppled from a second story window on Centre street in Middletown. She fractured a leg in two places and broke a thigh when her mother stepped out briefly. The accident occurred in a tenement building.
Ayer July 2 John E. Hosmer and three others were raising a corner post at Fiske Warren's new barn when the post fell on Hosmer breaking three ribs and inflicting a severe head cut. He was taken home with poor recovery prospects.
George Barton’s house on the Lee Becket line was struck by lightning during last night’s storm and burned to the ground. The total loss is $1500, insured. The dog woke the family, preventing a total tragedy.
New challenger Defender defeats the keelboat Vigilant by 9 minutes 17 seconds over a triangular 30 mile course starting Scotland lightship. Defender gains on every leg, with fastest runs on light to moderate breeze and final 10 mile reach home. Races continue with Newport Goelet cup and future trial matches planned.
The Post annual swan boat outing at the Public Garden pond drew throngs of children and weary adults alike. Tickets were sold by Post newsboys as dozens of youngsters, many with mothers helping, crowded the wharf. Attendants and Miss Paget worked to place children safely aboard the four boats as cheers rang out and flags waved, with hopes to surpass last year’s 2500 rider mark.
A fragmented OCR snippet lists cucumbers green apples watermelons and mentions an unclear phrase about a portent and names or initials. The readable items show agricultural terms with no coherent event or entities beyond plant produce.
A stylish London Divan blends beauty and practicality in a compact cabinetwork design. The deeply cushioned satin damask seat sits on an Ogban mahogany frame inlaid with boxwood tulip rosewood and mother of pearl. It is offered as a special monthly leader at an unusually low price.
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