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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1894
Page
6
A medical advice plea favors lactated food for infants unable to nurse. The piece cites summer vulnerability, long tested success, and a testimonial from Mrs. W. H. P. Caron of Meriden Connecticut about her son Walter who thrived on lactated food during his second summer.
At 445 yesterday afternoon eight year old Daniel Crosby son of Thomas Crosby of 8 Samoset street drowned after entering water near the railroad bridge by Freeport street Dorchester. Rescue attempts failed and the body has not been recovered.
During a heavy thunderstorm on Great Bay a sail boat capsized. William R. Byrne formerly of Boston and Michael Carroll drowned. Byrne leaves a wife and two children. Carroll leaves a mother. An unknown boat also capsized and one man was drowned.
Between two and three yesterday morning W E B Simpson of 77 Newman Street and two companions found a man’s body floating in the water near Burnham's wharf off Ninth Street South Boston. The man appears about 55 with light complexion and a short beard. He wore dark trousers and vest with no coat. A soft felt hat found on the wharf is thought to belong to him. The first joint of the left index finger is missing. Police moved the body to City Hospital morgue and notified the medical examiner.
Search resumed at dawn for George Sumpter’s body with a Boston diver locating the corpse near the drowning site. Medical Examiner Hertz rules accidental drowning and undertaker handles remains as thousands watch from shore.
Archduke William, riding near Vienna in Baden, was thrown when his horse bolted after being startled by an electric car. Dragged over a hundred yards, he died at 6:30 p.m. from brain concussion. Born 1827, never married, he served as inspector-general and master of ordnance in the Austrian army.
In Lynn on July 29 a burglar robbed William Murphy at 1% Pleasant Street taking $50 from his trousers. Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy cried out as he lit a match and fled. A second break occurred at Ida Harnden's 52 Sachem Street residence where she woke to a noise and observed a 6 feet 8 inches tall man in a hat Jess with a brown suit. He dropped a handkerchief embroidered with the letter R. Harnden notes the man has loitered on Sachem Street over the past three weeks.
A boat with nine or ten people capsized off Coffin's Beach Ipswich Bay on Sunday. Jennie Keefe aged years, a Rockport resident and Rockport Granite Co clerk, drowned. body recovered and landed at Annisquam.
United States war vessels New York and San Francisco arrived in New York today after a mission near Fishers Island. The crews were reported in good spirits as the ships docked amid a brief naval ceremony and local press coverage.
Rev. Father Francis J. Glynn departs Brockton after over three decades of service since 1881, beloved for humor, eloquence, and devout care. He will transfer to St Mary’s Melrose, joining a church with $75,000 cost and a $20,000 debt, leaving a city that admired his charity and democracy.
City Point Catholic Association hosts its annual outing sailing from harbor to Melville Garden Downer Landing. A record-breaking day of jollity is planned with sports events including a Columbian bowling team match against C P C A for a handsome trophy. Dancing is scheduled for afternoon and evening with other amusements for all excursionists.
At 9 15 tonight two Crescent Park line trolleys collided head on in Hast Providence. Both vehicles were badly damaged at the front platforms and passengers were shaken. Motorman Albert A Holt remained at his post and was severely cut on the head while Valdia Johnston a colored passenger, was cut and badly bruised.
The article argues that Japan has swarmed into Corea since 1882 and controls much of the business life there, while the United States seeks no Asian territory but aims to preserve friendly relations and expand trade. Secretary Gresham favors U S mediation if helpful, with potential arbitration by the U S if China and Japan agree.
The Corean monarch Li, the twenty sixth Li, with a large retinue and dancing girls, is challenged by an aging nobility addicted to European delicacies. Dancing is state patronized, women stay out of public life, and peasants bear the burden of reform. Japan, opposing mediation, pressures China to act in Corean affairs to protect its citizens in the hermit kingdom.
London reports Britain hopes to avert further hostilities between China and Japan while pressuring for mediation by President Cleveland. In Washington, Secretary Gresham faces criticism for not joining other powers in a joint effort as UK and Russia pursue strategic aims amid war.
A historical critique notes China’s military lag behind Western tactics and arms. It describes three divisions the High Banner guards, the Green Standard provincial force of about 600,000, and irregulars. It highlights medieval weaponry, painted banners, and rare foreign arms used without proper training.
Japanese forces summon army and navy reserves as Chinese residents flee. Reports reach Tokio that Chinese troops crossed Corea frontier on July 25 and may join Coreans for an attack. Japanese ships reportedly fired on from shore again.
The British cruiser Porpoise sailed from Che Foo to safeguard British interests in Corea. Japanese minister in Seoul urged the King to withdraw Chinese troops. the King refused, Japanese forces advanced on Seoul, routed Coreans, and occupied the royal palace. The King appealed to European powers for intervention, but none came.
Szmek Sauek a 23 year old Pole was found dead at 100 Spring street after midnight. autopsy reveals a fatal head wound at the base of the brain and investigators have not yet determined whether death resulted from a fall or from an instrument. the body was found in the rear of the address and Sauek was a stranger and unmarried.
The miners strike in Gogebic range at Tronwood Michigan was declared off after six weeks of idleness. Workers suffered $100,000 in losses and the county faces a $50,000 tax. The militia will depart Tomorrow.
John Blake, 58, a laborer living at 50 Gold Street, South Boston, fell from a third story window into his yard yesterday morning. He sustained a fractured hip and internal injuries and is in a very precarious condition at City Hospital, with death likely.
Cambridge regained its normal pace as soda fountains resumed bustling activity after three Sundays of compulsory rest with quzeled fizz and renewed vigor.
Washington July 29. The Gray investigating committee cannot prove if the sugar certificate order bearing Senator Camden’s name is genuine or forged. Battershall’s Canada residence blocks legal decision, and Camden’s handwriting expert questions the photograph’s reliability. The panel will issue a report only when appropriate, barring a possible confession.
The Boston harbor breeze cooled the city man’s urge for a dip while Old Bunny’s patrons shared the afternoon, the toboggan and tintype booths drew crowds and peanut sellers left at sunset. The beach offered few amusements as revelers ate, drank, and strolled along the shore.
Washington telegraph notes a possible House Senate trade off on coal and iron duties for sugar concessions as conference on the tariff bill resumes. Democrats resist surrender while President and allies back him. Springer caucus bid may be blocked. Wilson improving after neuralgic pain with swelling fading.
Dr. Wilbur F. Worth, aged physician from Manton, was held up by three highwaymen in woods while on a call after returning from Boston with 500 dollars. A revolver discharge injured his right foot. the robbers fled with the money. Police have no clues and suspect the assailants followed him from Boston.
Senator Voorhees of Indiana lies seriously ill at his Washington home as the tariff bill's strain has worn on him since it first reached the Senate. He has been bedridden most of last week and reduced contact with close friends. He is afflicted with inflammation of the stomach.
Margaret Fitzgerald, 62, injured when she fell about fifteen feet into the elevator well in the Alhambra on Green Street Saturday evening, died Sunday at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries. She lived at 235 Cambridge Street.
In St Petersburg seventy nine fresh cholera cases were reported yesterday with forty nine deaths. Officials say the epidemic is abating somewhat as sanitary measures continue and health authorities monitor the situation.
An oil stove exploded yesterday morning at Louis Linderbaum 5 Cooper Street causing $5 in damage to the residence. Fire crews responded with no injuries reported.
A busy excursion day saw the Longfellow take 599 passengers to Provincetown and the Lillie fill to capacity for Plymouth, with other vessels like the Willie Storie and City of Portsmouth also engaged. Yacht outings followed with Fleur-de-lis and Silvie parties enjoying a breeze and socializing, while the Mather’s big fishing trip ended with a squall and return to dock. Minnie R. sustains damage when a squall snaps its mast near the Dolphin, but passengers remain unharmed and it is towed to Commercial wharf.
At Salem Willows on July 29 the heat drew large crowds to the seaside resort. Many who planned to take the morning steamers were unable to board as demand far exceeded capacity. the Boston, Beverly & Salem Company added an extra boat to handle the overflow.
An older promotional note highlights a highly improved whiskey, touted for its unrivaled quality and wide appreciation. Described as standard and popular for home and medicinal use, it is stated to be for sale by all dealers.
New York July 29 public interest in Doherty’s downfall grows as rumors swirl of a campaign by Doherty counsel and Lexow committee ally against Commissioner Martin. Doherty acknowledges reporting to Martin and seeks to clear his name, while Martin’s career is traced from car driver to police commissioner with a rising fortune and residence near wealth, amid Lexow committee expectations to resume in September.
The Asbury Grove camp meeting runs August 9 through 19 with specific days designated. August 10 Sunday school day, August 11 temperance day, August 12 tabernacle dedication by Rev J W Hamilton, August 13 Epworth League day, August 14 missionary day, August 15 laymen's day, and the remainder of the week for sermons.
Charles P. Graham aged 30 of 630 Harrison Avenue South Boston fell while wrestling on a raft at the L Street bath house yesterday afternoon and fractured his shoulder blade. Dr Gallivan ordered his removal to City Hospital in a police ambulance.
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