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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1895

Page

5

Copper stocks lead a bullish stock market surge

Monday’s market closed near day’s highs as copper shares dominated activity. Analysts expect copper prices to rise to 12 to 15 cents, with strong demand in Europe and France. Calls to buy copper issues remain, with Quincy and Arnold highlighted for potential gains.

Grangers Chicago Calumet & Hecla Boston News Bureau England France Boston & Montana Montana Quincy Calumet Arnot Arnold Westinghouse Shorts New York Washington, D. C Merced Europe Old Dominion Old Dominion Syndicate Wisconsin Central Burlington & Quincy Bears Pinkham

European Specialist Dr Lougast and Co Advertisement

An advertisement from Dr Lougast and Co offers a cure for various sexual and nervous ailments claiming 35 years of practice. It promises treatment for Greet Brethral Discharges Impotency Seminal Weakness Gravel Stricture nightly emission and more with free consultation. Attendants available daily 10 am to 10 pm and distant patients treated by correspondence.

Lowest & Co DR. Lougast & CO Columbus Ave Boston Mass

Italian steamer collision leaves crew asleep on deck

Captain and mate of the Ortigia and Maria P. were asleep in bunks when the collision occurred, according to lookouts from both ships. Survivor Balena and his family were rescued after making a desperate dash from their sinking vessel as an inquiry opens in Spezzia.

Spezzia Ortigia Maria P Gulf of Genoa Senor Balena Balena Ferrari

Richardson Is Collector of Customs at Gloucester

Washington July 22 The President appointed F C Richardson collector of customs at Gloucester succeeding Colonel Pew He was the sole candidate since H P Kitfield was named assistant appraiser The frozen herring dispute remains unsettled with duty of one half cent a pound unpaid on the cargo aboard the Dlec tra A hearing may follow before General Appraiser Lunt in the near future.

Washington F. C. Richardson Gloucester Colonel Pew Mr. Richardson H. P. Kitfield Mr. Stearns Boston Pew Treasury Department Wilkinson New York Warren Lunt

Charitable Call to Aid Widow of Tragic Death

The Post urges funding for the destitute widow of John W. Wills, left with six children after the fatal incident. Readers from Chelsea, Lynn, and Boston contribute generously, with a total that includes fresh donations and requests to forward funds to Mrs. Wills. John J. Sullivan collects donations from Broadway stables and other workers, urging broader participation across towns and faiths.

John Quinn Jr Seeks Support For Wills Fund Appeal

Sir Find enclosed, which you will please add to the Wills fund. It is for an object which should meet with the approval of every good citizen, and the Post has my best wishes for the success of the undertaking. JOHN QUINN, JR.

Condolences from Laboring Men Aid Mrs Wills Fund

From two laboring men, Sir-Condolences to Mrs Wills and her family. We feel that her fund should not be left exclusively to Boston, but the entire Commonwealth should see to it that it is swelled to proportions to place her beyond the possibility of want. The mite of laboring men, JOHN J. DOYLE, $1. THOMAS PRIOR, $1. North Brookfield, July 22.

John W. Wills Chelsea Broadway Lynn & Boston Railroad Company John J. Sullivan John Quinn, Jr North Brookfield John J. Doyle Thomas Prior Boston Stables Lynn Boston Railiroad Town Quinn, Inn Tego Es Sos Ecaessg Pscvecees

Census Shows State Population Near Two Million Five Hundred Thousand

Chief Wadlin estimates the state population at about 2,500,000 with Boston accounting for roughly one-fifth. He notes a delay in releasing results and expects Boston figures in about two weeks and the state total in about three weeks.

State Boston Wadlin

Monday shoplifters arrest by Inspector Knox at Tombs

Inspector Joe Knox of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation reports three young women spent the night in the Tombs for shoplifting. They gave names Clara Richardson of Newburyport and Annie Browne of Boston, likely fictitious, with a letter scheduling a shopping visit and two Methuen tickets found on one. Another woman, Dinah Smith of Jamaica Plain, was arrested for shoplifting at Houghton’s and committed to the Tombs.

Joe’ Knox Bureau of Criminal Investigation Clara Richardson Newburyport Annie Browne Boston Methuen Knox

Liquor Dealer Robbed in Broad Daylight Raid

Four men sat in the rear of an Atlantic avenue liquor store while a rush of customers filled the shop. They raided John J. Fallon’s desk, escaping with nearly $1000 in checks and cash after a bold daytime robbery.

John J. Fallon Atlantic Avenue

Appalachians Northern Trip Heads to Selkirk Mountains

Twenty five members of the Appalachian Club left Boston for an expedition into the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia led by Professor C. E. Fay of Tufts College. He aims to reach regions where white men have not yet ventured.

Appalachian Club Boston Selkirk Mountains British Columbia C. E. Fay Tufts College

Body found at Mystic wharf by Division 8 officers

Officers of Division 8 recovered a heavily decomposed male body from the Mystic wharf yesterday afternoon. The man, about six feet nine inches tall and 170 pounds, wore a black sack coat, blue polka dot outside shirt, white inside shirt, light striped trousers, tan shoes, white cotton stockings, and colored drawers. The body was taken to the North Grove street morgue for identification.

Division 8 Mystic Wharf North Grove Street

Tragic Lumber Cart Accident Claims Child

At 6 30 yesterday afternoon Dennis Donovan six years old fell from a loaded lumber team at the corner of Falmouth and Norway streets. The wheels passed over him and he died almost instantly. Donovan was married and lived on Newland street. The team was owned by C M Riley of Wareham street and driven by Patrick J Riley.

Dennis Donovan Falmouth Norway Streets Donovan Newland Street C. M. Riley Wareham Street Patrick J. Riley

Boy Falls From Window In Roxbury. Critical Condition

John J. Brennan aged 2 fell from a second story window at 6 King’s Terrace Roxbury yesterday afternoon. He sustained a concussion and is reportedly in critical condition.

Old Folks Picnic Delights At Franklin Park

More than 1000 guests joined Rev D W Waldron city missionary at Franklin Park for an outdoor Old Folks party. The Germania Band performed tunes from their youth while 230 loaves of bread 290 pounds of meat 1100 sponge cakes 1100 molasses cakes 45 sheets of bride's cake 70 gallons of ice cream 2% gallons of coffee 60 cans of milk and over a thousand boxes of candy were served. Professor Mohn entertained with ventriloquism and sleight of hand after the meal.

D. W. Waldron Franklin Park Mohn

Boy Falls From Window in Roxbury Home

Two year old John J Brennan fell from a second story window at 6 King's terrace Roxbury yesterday afternoon and was found unconscious. A physician determined he had a concussion of the brain.

John J. Brennan King’s Terrace Roxbury

Defective Flue Sparks Minor Fire in Russell Street House

An alarm from Box 2 at 3 58 yesterday afternoon reported a trifling blaze in a three story brick dwelling at 4 South Russell Street owned by C S Litchfield and occupied by Lizzie Russell. A defective flue caused the fire with only slight damage.

South Russell Street C. S. Litchfield Lizzie Russell

Quiet Title Suit in Cambridge Before Equity Court

In the civil courts at Affolk the Supreme Judicial Court sits in equity with Attorne General vs Keith and Elaus Roberts. Harrington appears as petitioner to quiet title, with Cambridge cited as the locale.

Supreme Judicial Court Attorne Keith Elaus Roberts Cambridge Harrington, Petr

Shipping News Mini Almanac July 23

Ships arrive and depart from New Brunswick to Maine and Nova Scotia ports. Vessels listed include Lyra Wascano John Millard Lexington Mecosta Myconus A McNichol Sallie B Higgins George W Collins Mary F Cushman George W Lewis Florence S E Davis Charleston Diadem Ripley Oregon Katie J Hoyt Wingaersheek Velma and many more. Cleared steamers Ottoman Atwood and others. A large fleet of eastern coasters also sailed.

George W. Collins Grant Sullivan Mary F. Cushman Brasgow S. E. Agniaesus Allen Calais George W. Lewis Lowell Julia Baker Perkins Marcellus Sellers Bangor Florence Driscoll Mt. Desert S. BE. Davis Harrington Charleston McInnis Dove Esdale Noel Grace Cushing Munroe St. John N. B Lewis K. Cottingham Beidman Hillsboro Atwood Benjamin Parrsboro Boston Yarmouth N. S Cumberland Eastport Nnd Schoners Samuel W. Tilton

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