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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1894
Page
2
A brief notice recalls a boy treated for hip disease at Boston's Children’s Hospital. Upon returning home he faced seven remaining health challenges or needs.
John C. Boyz reports his boy suffered running sores on his leg but recovered after a year of Hood's Sarsa parila. Now he can walk run and play as lively as any boy and has no sores. Hood's Pills claim to relieve pain and gripe.
Children celebrate Children’s Week at the Public Garden with free swan boat rides all week from morning to evening. The Post provides coupons on the front page, ensuring poorer kids ride for free while others are trusted to honor the offer. Lonergan and aides supervise to prevent accidents and ensure fair access among the youngsters.
Boston Aldermen, both lawmakers and ball players, plan a game with Gloucester officials after the May through October political season. Alderman Dever leads a fishy, brainy crew as they practice at Franklin Park, eyeing pitchers, batters, and free beds for any injuries.
Mayor Matthews will send to the Board of Aldermen today the names of William J. Burke for superintendent of ferries Thomas F. Doherty for water commissioner and John F. Andrew for park commissioner. They must lay over one week under rules so no action will be taken today.
IT 18 DEAN SILLS NOW Canon Sills is instituted dean of Portland's St Luke's Cathedral by Bishop Neely. He is the only New England dean, with Albany's cathedral the only other U S example. Also reports two youths, Shortsleeves and Murphy, were found burglarizing St Mary's parochial school in Fall River, arrested as they tried stealing clocks and small articles.
Post reporter tours the Barnum show in Boston for a Sunday peep behind the scenes. The vast operation employs 900 staff, covers 15 to 16 acres of tents, and uses over 300 wagons daily. Ethnological congress, the cage of a 23-year-old lion, trained by August Sadler, and a first-rate circus restaurant showcase the grand spectacle in town for a week.
An article warns that light summer clothing invites chills when wind shifts and temperatures drop. It advocates immediate use of a pure medicinal whiskey, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, to refresh the system, stimulate circulation, and counteract colds and pneumonia.
Coxey Brown and Jones, leaders of the Commonweal, were freed at 9 this morning with no crowds. They thanked guards, rode away in a carriage drawn by Commonweal horses, then were greeted at the camp as they returned. Coxey predicted a possible winter stay and outlined July engagements including a Knoxville address. A camp census showed 48 men present. Coxey spoke of a potential Congressional run and hinted at chances in Massillon district.
A Boston Y M C A commemorative program marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Young Men’s Christian Association by Sir George Williams in London. Arthur S. Johnson presided at Association Hall Boylston Street with hymns prayers and a boy choir. James Logan Gordon spoke on George Williams life and the global reach of Y M C A. A fund drive aimed to fund a bust of Williams for the Columbian Museum.
A large barn and adjoining sheds at the State Agricultural College near Amherst were totally burned at midnight. Hay grain and implements were lost, two hogs perished, but most live stock was saved. The fire, likely set by incendiaries, may end the use of the structure as a tuberculosis breeding barn. The buildings were valued at 4000 dollars with 8000 dollars of contents, fully insured.
Fall River reports a blaze this afternoon destroying three large ice houses owned by William Durfee on the North Watuppa shore. About 2000 tons of ice valued at 8000 dollars were gutted with little insurance, likely a total loss. Horses were freed from a nearby barn. one horse broke a leg and was shot.
A fire at the Haverhill Hat Company on Fleet Street caused about 5000 dozen soft hats in finishing to burn or be water damaged. The blaze started under the floor and was likely started by rats with matches. Insurance coverage was limited.
George a Scott known by four aliases and 17 year old Daisy Andrews of Housatonic Mass eloped from Winsted on Tuesday and were tracked to a New Haven hotel where Chief Pilon of Great Barrington detained them. They face trial at Barrington Monday morning as an unmarried couple. The girl's affluent parents are cited.
The American Wringer Co operating at 13 and 15 Broadway extension advertises manufacturers of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers are provided with prompt mail orders and telephone service via Tremont 764.
Vessels cleared early for a day on the water with Commodore Dixon aboard the Acteon Fleur de lis and the Charles L. Mather taking many passengers including noted locals. An onlooker near Atlantic avenue witnessed a near accident as a laborer joked after a man was struck under the chin by a shovel edge.
A broad blaze in Kansas City's wholesale district destroyed 300000 worth of property. The Buford George agricultural implement warehouse and the adjoining Keystone Implement Company warehouse were razed. Two firemen suffered minor injuries. Insurance coverage totals 175000.
Calais Maine June 10 H C Grant and Companys wool factory burned last night a small portion of stock saved in damaged condition origin of fire unknown total loss estimated 25000 to 30000 with 15000 insured company plans to rebuild
Fire at the Ellis and Lessign nail works in Pottstown on June 10 damaged the plant, with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. The pud dling mill and stock houses were saved. The blaze started near the gas producers section. The firm had about 950 employees.
Berlin reports a fire at New Jugelow near Koselin that burned Thursday. Three people were killed and 160 families left homeless.
In Orange on June 10 a residence and barn owned by Mrs. Andrew Goodell burned. Loss estimated at $2000 with no insurance. Fire officials reported no injuries. The blaze damaged nearby outbuildings but caused no further damage beyond the property.
The Congregational convention in Omaha ended with a reception at the Commercial Club rooms. Citizens served refreshments, music and short speeches filled the evening program, and it was noted as one of the most enthusiastic conventions ever held by the body.
A. W. Wheeler & Co. offer iron bedsteads and beds at reduced prices for summer cottages. Located at 63 and 65 Hanover Street, Boston, opposite the American House.
The Rt. Rev. Father Hall Bishop of Vermont led morning afternoon and evening services at St. Thomas Church in Hanover New Hampshire. Large audiences attended with many visitors from out of town.
In Ashburnham on June 10 Professor Cowell delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of Cushing Academy marking the eve of commencement.
A cheeky burglary at Parker House last night saw a French marble clock on the ladies library mantel vanish around 8 pm along with a man and a woman carrying a large valise. The clock weighed 15 to 20 pounds and was worth about $2. A man and woman entered the parlor, the woman was escorted to the main parlor, and the thief pair vanished after attendants noticed the loss.
A Midland freight train met a mud slide west of Leadville Colorado yesterday. While workers cleared the track a second slide struck killing Ellsworth and H Montague and injuring two others.
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