09 Jun 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1892
Page
1
G. W. Simmons & Co. promote the Serge suit as light yet strong and cool for summer. Available in all sizes with no price change from past seasons. Priced at 89.87 per suit, claimed to offer superior value among rivals from Maine to California.
A listing notes a property at 82 to 44 North Street in Oak Hall Boston. The brief entry specifies the street range and location within the city’s neighborhood.
A relay from New York to Boston schedules next Thursday dawn start. Springfield to Worcester route pending final plans, with relays through Spencer and reception arrangements at every stop. Riders from the Springfield Bicycle Club, including Haradon and Nelson, will carry the pouch, wearing yellow ribbons for New York to Boston under the Boston Post and New York Recorder.
Bob Ford the man who killed Jesse James was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Kelly in Ford's dance hall. The unknown assailant handed Kelly a shotgun from the doorway and Ford reached for his hip pocket before being shot in the neck, dying instantly. Kelly surrendered and offered no comment.
Captain Lawlor departed this forenoon amid firing guns and whistles, witnessed by his wife and many spectators. He plans to follow the coast via Squam River, stop at Newburyport and Boothbay, refit the boat, land 150 pounds of stores for Halifax, then head toward St. John's, N. F., from the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Forecasters predict a warmer Thursday with southwest winds and showers across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and eastern New York. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut will see warmer temperatures with cloudiness and scattered showers as a southwesterly breeze develops.
A crowded one day sale at 622 Washington street offers fits for small men with 33 to 37 sizes as suits once 10 to 18 dollars drop to 7 dollars. About 200 garments in ceviots cassimeres and mixtures and 100 sacks frocks are marked down including Star flannel percase shirt waists and blouses with limited time to buy.
Special from Minneapolis June 8 reports a heated Republican convention contest between Harrison and Blaine. About 200 federal office holders are influencing the race, led by John C. New, shaping patronage power in the party. Analysts say Harrison slightly ahead but no clear on first ballot.
The Post reports widespread dissatisfaction with gas bills and light quality. Prominent users like J L Thorndike Jr Merrow and local establishments including Wilson Bros Tremont Row and St Nicholas and Ba State hotels complain of high costs and inconsistent, smoky gas.
Still on the fence the Massachusetts delegation debates backing Reed or McKinley as the convention advances. Candler of Brookline pushes adjournment while Fairchild urges a solid vote for Reed. Some members pledge support. Reed asks for votes and a platform plank on one-term presidency is discussed by Candler.
Five Gents Savings Bank president Alonzo H. Evans told a Post reporter he voted against Sayles, arguing the bank commissioner role requires experience, preferring Locke. He said the decision was based on competency, not political factors, and noted past appointments. Mr. Keith refused to discuss the board’s reasons.
New York reports a rumor that $65,000 was paid for James G Blaine Jr letters. Mrs Nevins Blaine and her daughter deny any payment or communication with Rev Ducey and say letters remain locked with no involvement by Mary Nevins Blaine. Jauss G states he never paid or heard of such letters.
A Post reporter frames the moment as James G. Blaine refuses to explain his resignation. Reporters swarm the Brunswick Hotel doorstep while Blaine stays inside the presidential suite reading papers and waiting, with only a few callers and a Bay Harbor Miss Dodge noted.
A plea commends Carney Hospital as built and managed by good women and urges support for their noble work. Contributors are asked to help sustain the Fund and aid a charitable medical mission.
An advertising blurb extols the exported lager from Bostasee praising its uniform strength and flavor. The copy asserts superior quality versus other lagers and appeals to readers familiar with the local brewery.
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