Gas Bill Reductions Under New Rates in May
A Post reporter compares May 1892 and May 1893 gas bills from about a dozen households and merchants to gauge savings. The table shows bills dropping to about 71 percent of the prior year, indicating roughly a 29 percent reduction overall though some fear bills may rise again with June readings.
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Post
Washington Street
South Bend
Shawmut Avenue
Ssecereee
Cccceree
LIZ
Tremont Street
Milford Street
WICR
Silk and Velvet Auction at Nominal Prices
Continuation by order of the assignees offers Lyons Colored Gros Grain Silks at 69c yard and 1.26 to 1.50 values, 42 inch Silk and Wool Bengalines at 1.49 yard, mixed satins from 39c to 75c, Velvets and Beaded Velvets from 0.97 yard, colored Silk Velvets and Plushes at 49c yard, Figured India China Silks discounted, plus a large quantity of remnants sold at nominal prices.
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India
China
Bargain Sale on Black and Colored Dress Goods
Large stock of wool and serge fabrics offered at reduced prices. 500 yards All Wool India Twills and Dark Cheviots 38 to 44 inch priced at 66c per yard. 1000 yards All Wool Serges and Cashmeres 46c. 800 yards Fine India Twills and Crepons 56c. 1500 yards French Serges and Wool Henriettas 66c. 500 yards English Broadcloths 66c. 900 yards Novelties 76c. Sale features wide selection and substantial discounts across fabrics.
Parasols Sale Prices From Old Time Catalog
A fragmented sale listing shows parasols with various styles and prices. It includes Maney parasols priced at 2.50, Fancy parasols at 1.39 and 2.19, lace trimmed options at 3.97 and 4.97, and a blue serge item listed at 1.75, with multiple former prices noted.
Charlestown Plans June Carnival and Jubilee Parade
Charlestown prepares a grand program for June 17 marking 50 years since the Bunker Hill monument dedication. The Seventeenth of June Carnival Association will lead a 21-feature parade with 1000 foot participants, followed by a afternoon military civic procession. Various clubs from out of town will join.
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Bunker Hill
Charlestown
William H. Oakes
James
Sons of Veterans
Wabash
Daughters of the Rebellion
Old South Church
Charlestown City Guard
Charlestown Cadets
Young’s
New England Amateur Press Association
Woman’s Journal
Park Street
Crawford House
New England Associated California Pioneers
Revere House
Boston
Melrose
New Melrose Hospital
Brooklyns
South End
Waltham Cycle Club
New Park
Lynn Cycling Association
Lynn Bicycle Park
Trimount Athletic Club
Oak Island
East Boston
Hyde Park Brockton
Lowell
Mystic
Somerville
Worcester
Lynn Vs
Merrimac
Lawrence
West Ind employees cited for dumping sand on streets
Five workers from the West Ind were arrested Saturday on complaint by Streets Superintendent Carter for violating city ordinance against throwing sand or refuse into public streets. They allegedly placed sand on rails on inclined grades when tracks were wet, a defense the railroad company says cannot be obviated.
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West Ind
Carter
Pawnbroker Jacob Prince Arrested on Receiving Stolen Goods
Jacob Prince, a pawnbroker, was arrested on a warrant charging him with receiving stolen goods. The case involves R. H. White & Co. and their clerk Milliken who delivered the stolen items.
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Jacob Prince
R. H. White & Co
Milliken
Lace sale highlights historic price cuts across trims
Bargain lace items show deep discounts with various patterns. Lages Escorial and Real Cluny Lace drop from dollars to cents per yard or bundle. Ogental and Chenille Veils slash prices, while Purple Veilings and other laces are offered at fraction of former costs.
No Nepotism Causes Folsom to Quit Sheffield Consulate
Benjamin Folsom known as Cousin Ben resigns as consul at Sheffield after six years. He says President Cleveland wants officials not related to either himself or his wife. Folsom notes his savings could fund a small newspaper and hints at returning to America. The Sheffield post pays about $9000 yearly and offers a fine residence and social perks.
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London
Benjamin Folsom
Ben
Cleveland
Sheffield
World
Folsom
America
Backus & Co. in Toledo Files for Bankruptcy
A. Backus & Co., a major Toledo grain commission house, assigned yesterday with liabilities exceeding 300000 and assets undetermined. The firm faced a boycott by Toledo Produce Exchange members, which led to a million dollar suit against exchange members as cash pressures grew.
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A. Ju. Backus & Co
Grain Commission
Toledo
Toledo Produce Exchange
Exchange
A.L. Backus
Colonial Lawn Party At Malden Grounds Draws Large Crowd
St Pauls Church held a colonial lawn party at B F Duttons Malden grounds attracting nearly two thousand attendees. The event featured colonial costumes, a 200-person pageant, a blossom dance, a French court minuet, readings by Miss Maud Hoffman, Maple Wood Band music, and various stands run by parish ladies in festive attire.
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B. F. Dutton
Malden
Brownies
Kate Greenaways
Woodlands
Maud Hoffman
Boston
Maplewood Band
Bass Point steamers resume trips from Lincoln wharf
Nahant officials pledge to curb hoodlum elements at Bass Point while preserving access for respectable visitors. The famous fish dinners and fresh bay clams remain signature draws, with boats operating from Lincoln wharf near East Boston North Ferry.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Lincoln Wharf
East Boston North Ferry
Taft
Neighborly quarrel ends in assault on Catherine Garvey
Patrick Sullivan of 15 Orange Lane allegedly struck Catherine Garvey with a flat iron during a dispute yesterday afternoon. Garvey sustained a bad forehead injury, both were taken to the station house, Dr. Furnald dressed the wounds, and Garvey was ordered to City Hospital. Sullivan is held on assault and battery charges.
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Patrick Sullivan
Orange Lane
Catherine Garvey
Patrick
Catherine
Furnald
Sullivan
Reading mines plan urged to save Philadelphia and Reading
Frank M. Wiecler writes to Joseph S. Harris urging bondholders to resist full plan of readjustment. He favors foreclosure only if necessary, recommends leasing collieries to experienced operators for royalties, and argues coal production could yield $38.4 million annual income, with railway operations kept to railroad experts.
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New York
Frank M. Wiecler
Joseph S. Harris
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Poor
Reading
Miss Davis Trunk Missing After Park Square Ride
Saturday evening Miss Nettie Davis hired a herdic to Park Square station. A man joined, paid both fares, and a trunk was misdelivered to him. The trunk valued at 75 dollars contained Miss Davis's clothing and is now missing. Police are investigating.
Chauncy Hall School Holds Promotion and Graduation Exercises
Tuesday begins promotion activities at Chauncy Hall School with morning exercises at 10 30. Wednesday features the graduation of the kindergarten teacher class at 3 pm with addresses by teachers the Rev Dr Donald and others.
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Chauncy- Hall School
Donald
Regatta Plans Set for July 4 at Worcester
New England Amateur Rowing Association picks Worcester to host the July 4 regatta with events in singles doubles fours and eights. Entries close June 26. Worcester citizens prepare for a record turnout while the Safety Boat Club of Charlestown enjoyed a harbor outing.
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Citizens’ Committee of
Worcester
J. H. Sykes
Lakeside Boat Club
L. F. Herrick
Board of Trade
J. Shields Stewart
Worcester Boat Club
Thomas F. Dean
Wachusett Boat Club
J. H. Goulding
M. W. Brick
School Street
Caffrey
Bergin
Riverside Boys
Cub
Charlestown
Doherty
Apple Island
Commodore
Crescents
Jim Quinn
McCabe
Pat Heath
Riversides
Jim Kelcher
Johnnie Gough
Feneno
Berkeley
Bradford Boat Club
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Fallon
Conboy
Brogan
Cummings
McPhee
Graney
McAllen
Nixon
Ned Hayes
Riverside
Sullivan
Frawley
Davis
Dardis
Kearns
Davey
Billy Caffrey
Joe Bergin
Hobbs
Anglin
Hayes
Ludlow Berkeley
Jerry Casey
Munroe
Bradfords
Frank Giblin
Matt Coleman
Gambling raid at Townsend Place nets seven arrests
Sergeant Sullivan and Station 4 officers raided the top floor of No 4 Townsend Place Saturday night searching for gamblers. They found no game in progress but seized cards and chips and arrested Thomas Johnson Edward Seenk Peter Short Charles Mountain John Boyd William McMichael and James Kerrigan for presence where gambling implements were found.
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Sullivan
Station 4
No. 4
Townsend Place
Thomas Johnson
Edward Seenk
Peter Short
Charles Mountain
John Boyd
William McMichael
James Kerrigan
First annual banquet of Revere P Board of Trade
The first annual banquet will be held this evening in Memorial Hall Crescent Beach Beach street. Prominent citizens and distinguished guests will address questions concerning the welfare of the town of Revere.
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Revere P Board of Trade
Memorial Hall
Beach Street
Crescent Beach
Town of
Revere
Edison officials fete superintendent at Medford Hillside
W W T Atkins head of Edison Electric Illuminating Co hosted open house at Medford Hillside to mark underground wires, receiving a flagpole and a ceremonial flag raising. Over 100 employees including Mr Breed and Mr Edgar attended. office staff beat construction in a hot ball game and a marquee lunch followed.
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Edgar
Mr. Atkins
Atkins
Edison Company
Somerville Enforces Blue Laws Shutting Sunday Shops
Sunday closing agitation ends with barber shops druggists and other retailers shuttered under blue laws. Three druggists Cowdin Unwin and Crane stayed open for prescriptions while Peirson the confectioner served licensees. An ice cream wagon was halted and deliveries halted. All bars closed by midnight Saturday leaving many with unshaved faces Sunday.
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Somerville
Cowdin
Unwin
Crane
Peirson
Marshall Street
E. G. Davis
Charlestown
Winter Hill
Massachusetts Day Delegation Heads to Chicago in Special Train
The Massachusetts delegation leaves Fitchburg depot at 10 o clock for a special train via Fitchburg West Shore and Niagara Falls short line to Chicago arriving Tuesday afternoon. Governor Russell and Mrs. Russell departed Saturday at 2 p m and will join the group in Chicago. The delegates plan entertainment in Chicago as published in the Post.
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Fitchburg
West Shore
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Governor Russell
Alrady
Russell
Funeral for Police Captain Lambert Held at St Augustine’s
The funeral for Police Captain Lambert of Division 12 takes place at 9:00 this morning at St. Augustine's Church. Interment follows at Old Dorchester Cemetery. Station 12 draped in mourning for 30 days with a police and Mt. Washington Lodge delegation in attendance.
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Division 12
St. Augustine’s Church
Old Dorchester Cemetery
Station 12
Mt. Washington Lodge
New York and New England Rail Announces Improved Norwich Line Service
The New York and New England railroad unveils an enhanced timetable for the Norwich line to New York. Starting Monday June 12 the boat train from Boston will depart at 7:00 PM and reach New London earlier. Return service improves with New London departures at 5:85 AM except Mondays arriving Worcester at 7:56 and Boston at 9:00 AM. The summer timetable also adds the Pascoal extension from Pascoal to East Thompson creating a through Providence Southbridge Worcester service. Sunday trains added between Providence and Washington and Providence and Pascoal.
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New York & New England Railroad
Norwich
New York
Boston
New London
Worcester
Pascoal
East Thompson
Providence
Southbridge
Washington
Banner Week for Fund Increase Suggested byBoston Post
The article urges widespread efforts to boost a charitable fund with many small actions. It highlights store subscription drives in shops and grocers, lawn fetes in Malden, and energetic ladies gathering support to raise money for sick babies cared for by the Post's doctor in Boston.
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The
Post
Boston
Heat Drives Family to Street For Air In Crowded Home
From The Post on July 27, 1892. A family with two babies and three children cannot endure the upper floor heat. They plan to escape to shady streets for air, as the doctor offers no better remedy.
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the Post
Flowers For The Children
A city woman recalls country life while a daisies bouquet uplifts a sick boy on Henchman street. A spike of gladioli brings joy to the boy who cherishes the flowering treasure, marveling at each bud.
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the Post
Henchman Street
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