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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1893

Page

6

Talking with Angels Promotes Lactated Food for Infants

In Boston mothers are urged to use lactated food as the best nutrition after mother's milk. A Rochester mother writes lactated food boosted her frail baby to health, gaining weight and eliminating bowel trouble. The letter praises lactated food as affordable, easy to prepare, and especially valuable in summer to prevent cholera infantum.

Ireland Boston Burlington A. Wandel Rowe Street Rochester N. Y

Life of a Van derbilt Saved by Courageous Mrs Dodge

Bar Harbor July 30 Mrs Charles Dodge formerly Florence Bigelow daughter of John Bigelow saved George Vanderbilt's life during a swimming party at his cottage pool. Vanderbilt dove repeatedly then sank. Mrs Dodge though non swimmer herself plunged in, struggled to reach him as he dragged her under, then aided by Elliott Shepard Jr and William Sloane Jr they pulled Vanderbilt and Dodge from the pool. Vanderbilt revived quickly while Mrs Dodge nearly drowned, with medical efforts restoring her and she slept after being cared for.

Bar Harbor Charles Dodge George Vanderbilt Florence Bigelow John Bigelow France Mr. Vanderbilt Mrs. Dodge Shepard Elliott F Beatrice Jones Frederick Rhinelander- Jones Elliott F. Shepard William Sloane Vanderbilt Lar. Emery

Sick Baby Fund Benefit at Hull Oregon House

The Hull Sick Baby Fund benefit at the Oregon House Hull features tableaux vivants directed by Sigmond B. Alexander. The three act program includes Water Nymphs the Rope of the Sabines and A Midsummer Night’s Dream among others as Hull’s summer colony supports hospitalized babies.

Hull Post Oregon House Sigmond B. Alexander Geetie Anne Hector Andromache

Gold Medal Beauties Prize Hy drangea Display At Society Show

The Horticultural Society awarded Hon. Joseph B. Fay of Wood's Hall the gold medal for a standout hydrangea display. One giant plant neared thirty feet in circumference and bore 300 bloom trusses. Saturday highlighted sweet peas with many varieties, plus old-fashioned blooms such as hollyhocks and dahlias. A strong fruits and vegetables display accompanied the floral showcase.

Horticultural Society Joseph 8S. Fay Wood Hall

Passing of the Rajah Leaves Boston for Saratoga

The Rajah and his suite departed Saturday at 11 a m from Fitchburg depot by private car en route to Saratoga. It is possible he may return to Boston after seeing the World's Fair.

Rajah Fitchburg Saratoga Boston New England Chicago

Twelve Boston Savings Banks See Asset Rise

Boston savings banks total assets reach 125 6 5 618 with a 4 231 997 increase over the official report dated Oct 21 1852. The gain equals 3.53 percent. Public fund ownership fell 644 795 about 3 Atl. Loans to cities counties towns and to individuals with public funds rose 196 242 about 70 percent as managers strengthen securities.

Boston Savings Bank Commissioners

Body identified as Dennis Lynch found off Lovell's Island

The body recovered by Captain Bragdon of the Protector on Friday near Lovell's Island was identified as Dennis Lynch a 50 year old laborer on the Gloucester Steamship Company wharf He had no near relatives according to the police report.

Bragdon Protector Lovell’s Island Dennis Lynch Gloucester Steamship Company

The A. O. H. Election At Suffolk County Meeting

At the regular quarterly county board meeting held at 53 Hanover Street on Saturday the A. O. H. Suffolk County elected officers including Daniel O'Donovan as secretary Division 6, and J.rray of Division 9 Boston Highlands as treasurer.

Suffolk County Hanover Street Daniel O'Donovan Beak Siete

New York's New Collector Kilbreth Praised by Democrats

President Cleveland's appointee James T. Kilbreth as collector for the port of New York receives strong support from Democratic leaders. Ross Croker calls him fair and capable, while E Ellery Anderson lauds the choice as splendid, noting Kilbreth's lawyer and business background.

James T. Kilbreth Port of New York Ross Croker Kilbreth E. Ellery Anderson Cleveland

Sherman Talks Silver Clause and Wages in Mansfield

Senator John Sherman discusses the silver question, the 1890 Sherman act, and possible outcomes of an extra congressional session. He warns of extended debates if the Democrats repeal or alter the purchasing clause, explains wage trends, crops, hay and wheat prospects, and notes metal price declines due to modern production methods.

Mansfield John Sherman Congress Europe France United States

Election talk and tariff hopes in Republican outlook

The dialogue forecasts a Republican fall victory with Ohio and northern states carrying, while tariff plans by Democrats are uncertain. Salaries and silver prices are discussed as market effects of the Sherman act potentially repealed, with iron and other metals cited as benchmarks.

Ohio

Massachusetts Yacht Club Cruise Opens Up Northward Race

The annual Massachusetts Yacht Club cruise to the Eastward opens amid a sparse waterfront as Vice Commodore Gay of the Thelma leads a fleet including schooners Adrienne Magnolia Dorothy Walter Woodman sloops Ethel Trystal Lucette and the yawl Argo plus steam yacht Gleam. Meanwhile North Berry slip work advances and the Battery Wharf reconstruction nears completion with a brick warehouse planned. The Winnisimmet Ferry Company traces back to 1624, as Halifax vessels may soon need name markings on both bows and quarters.

Massachusetts Yacht Club Gay Thelma Adrienne H. Smith Magnolia E. P. Boynton Dorothy Walter Woodman W. O. Gay Ventura T. King Nomad H. A. Solis Ethel White Trystal E. T. Bigelow Lucette G. H. Perry D. H. Rice Gleam H. W. Savage North Berry Battery Wharf Williams Winnisimmet Ferry Company New World Halifax

Free Ride Leads to Arrest of Two Wanted Robbers

Owen Duffy age 23 and Joseph Flynn age 16 rode for free with an Armstrong transfer wagon driver from Boston & Albany station to Atlantic avenue. The driver, who later alerted Patrolman Searles, had identified them as the Northboro suspects in a March assault and robbery of Solomon M. Fiske. Fleeing to Buffalo and New York, they were eventually arrested and turned over to Northboro police. the $200 reward goes to the driver.

Owen Duffy Joseph Flynn Armstrong Boston & Albany Atlantic Avenue Guage Searles Station Northboro Solomon M. Fiske Fiske Buffalo New York

Legislature vs City Council in midsummer festival baseball game

The annual festival at South End baseball grounds on Aug 5 raises funds for the Working Boys Home. A Legislature nine led by Senator John F Fitzgerald faces Alderman John F Dever's City Council nine at 3 pm with double umpire refereeing by Sergeant-at-Arms Adams and Alderman Lee. Refreshments, vaudeville, band, and entertainment accompany a full day of events.

South End Legislature Boston City Council John F. Fitzgerald City Council John F. Dever Adams State House Lee

Waltham Watch Factory Delays Reopen Aug 7 Amid Labor Tensions

Hundreds of factory workers arrived in Waltham expecting to return to work, only to learn the plant will reopen on August 7 with about half the staff. Managers face criticism and theories blame political events, cost cutting, and removal of long-time foremen. Merchants fear its impact as Boston Manufacturing shuts its cotton mill Aug 5, intensifying a downturn but locals hope for brighter times soon.

Waltham Watch Company Fitch Grover Cleveland Russell Boston Manufacturing Company Goodale

Two Mrs Sanborns in Concord New Hampshire

Mrs Margaret Sanborn hunts for her husband Gilbert H Sanborn now found to be married to another woman in Chelsea and tracked through New York Boston and Concord. A second wife, Mrs No 2, surfaced from Swansea Massachusetts with certificates of marriage while rumors of a third wife circulate. The 4 or 5 year old child is from the first marriage.

Concord N. H Margaret Sanborn Neerin Gilbert H. Sanborn N. H. National Guards Marion Danforth Swansea Mass Sanborn Boston Brooklyn

Business Difficulties Hit South Framingham Boots and Shoes

South Framingham reports limited business in boot and shoe making as Gregory Shaw & Co lays off about twenty five cutters for a week due to few time orders while stock ahead remains. Fall River dealer Prebble Bros. assigns liabilities about 17000 with 12500 assets after years in business. Dayville woollen mills near Dayville plan a slow restart with creditors meeting Aug 3 and some unpaid workers. Kankakee First National Bank suspends with assets 224 and liabilities 147000, money market tight. depositors face no losses.

South Framingham Gregory, Shaw & Co Fall River Prebble Bros Danielsonville Conn Dayville Kankakee First National Bank of

Reverend Boyle Addresses Panic Amid Mill Lockout in Warh

The Rev James Boyle of All Saints Catholic Church spoke to 1400 people on the current business depression and the Otis Company mill lockout of 1800 workers for a month. He urged savings bank deposits be returned and forecast mills running day and night by October 1 to recoup losses.

Warh James Boyle All Saints’ Catholic Church Otis Company

Vila Street station opens on Boston & Maine line

The Boston and Maine railroad establishes Vila Street station three quarters of a mile east of Chelsea between Chelsea and Revere. Starting Monday July 31 trains will stop for passengers at set outward and inward times including No. 1 at 6:22 a.m. and No. 4 at 6:26 a.m.

Boston & Maine Railroad Chelsea Revere Vila Street

Boy Thrown From Horse Injured In Dorchester Incident

John O Westwood aged 13 of 24 Payson Avenue was thrown from a horse and severely injured headache in front of 1157 Dorchester Avenue yesterday afternoon.

John O. Westwood Payson Avenue Dorchester Avenue

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