12 Jun 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1893
Page
1
Today G W Simmons & Co offers five lots of children’s wear at Oak Hall Boston. Lot 1 features 100 wool cheviot suits with jacket and two pantaloons for ages 5 to 14 at 4.50. Lot 2 contains 100 all wool suits for ages 5 to 14 at 4.00. Lot 3 Sailor suits in blue and gray for ages 4 to 10. Lot 4 corduroy pants drab for ages up to 14 at 0.70. Lot 5 overalls for children ages 6 to 12 in blue and brown at 0.40.
Lawrence June 11. George Miller two years old son of John Miller ran in front of an electric car on Main street An dover and was crushed. He died at 12 15. This is the second fatal street railway accident in the area in two days.
The Machias official time reported at 6 pm for sixty miles shows a corrected average speed of 15.464 knots. The run nearly clears the required speed by two and a half knots but a bonus is paid only for every 2.25 knots, totaling $45,000. The vessel sailed for Bath at 7 pm and is expected Monday evening.
A late Saturday fire at Walter Edelstein & Co shoe manufactory in West Newbury destroyed the plant and contents. The firm with fifty workers lost $8,000 in stock and machinery and $2,000 in the building, with insurance reportedly covering the loss. The blaze is believed to have started near the boiler.
Five year old Ellen Cunningham of 6 West Second Street South Boston leaned from a window at 7 30 last night lost balance and fell fifty feet. She was severely injured about the back and was picked up unconscious.
Union Pacific Railway Company issued three circulars and schedules cutting freight rates to the coast, following an initiative by the Great Northern. The move aims to reduce shipping costs from Omaha, Nebraska, as announced on June 11.
Michael Carnes aged 50 morocco dresser drowned at High Bridge Danversport this afternoon. He was pulled from the water alive but died within an hour. He lived in Woburn.
The stone Presbyterian church built in 1725 and adjacent structures burned last evening in Montreal. Loss estimated at 40000 dollars.
William Mitchell fired three shots at his wife Selina and a mother-in-law after a church concert at St. John’s M E Church in Boston. The attack left Mrs Mitchell with a minor wrist wound. Mitchell was captured by Officer Manning and likely to be arraigned in South Boston court.
The 1889 vintage of G. H. Mumm & Co. extra dry garners notice for its natural dryness, purity, and high quality in markets and tastings.
In New Bedford on Sunday June 11 the town rested while the Lizzie Borden trial dominated talk. The Parker House hosted jurors and reporters as streets and shops echoed with Borden headlines and daily gossip about the court proceedings.
Dandford J. Reed Whipple gears up a country house venture near East Lexington in a move from Young's and Parker's. The former Beard estate, with spacious grounds, is eyed for an ideal suburban hostelry. Officials deny the report, while local talk cites Whipple as the probable proprietor with opening hoped soon.
Maurice Powers aged 60 died at Cambridge Hospital from injuries after falling from his wagon the prior Tuesday. He lived on Bristol Street in Cambridge and had resided there many years.
The Boston News halts its four page issue this morning and plans a 2 cent eight page reissue later. Founded by Torrey E Wardner and supported by J Edward Addicks, it faced collapse amid trust influence. The next edition will reach subscribers and new readers with a larger print run and relocated offices.
Chicago June 11 The Charles P Kellogg Clothing and Men s Furnishings Co has assigned. President Prentiss cites weak commerce as the cause. He notes assets far exceed liabilities with 1 766 000 in credit and 956 000 in liabilities. Last year sales reached 2 500 000 and stock is large. He hopes stoppage will be temporary.
In July heat the ad highlights rattan furniture to beat the tired feeling. It stresses customizing chair depth back height arm width rocker length and floor height for full comfort. The catalog from six makers offers low prices and requests three 2 cent stamps for a 96 page catalogue.
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