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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1894
Page
1
Delegates from the vast railway network meet in Chicago to discuss matters of special interest to rail service as the industry expands from Atlantic to Pacific. The notice promises clothes that fit and prices right with a satisfaction guarantee.
A Boston clothing ad notes a white vest as the best cooling bargain, priced at 87 cents with detachable pearl buttons. It touts a limited stock but many patterns and sizes, promoting Western style checks and stripes and promising a price under rivals at two dollars or more. Massachusetts Clothing Co. advertises at 90 Hanover Street, sixth door fromirk.
Newton June 11 Chief Henry L. Bixby of the Newton fire department died at his home after an afternoon collision between his horse drawn fire wagon and an ice wagon on Washington street. His driver P A Rawson of Worcester was badly hurt and taken to hospital. Assistant Chief Rawlett escaped with minor injuries.
G W Simmons & Co promotes a limited week sale in Oak Hall Boston offering six lots of boys suits and outfits. Lot 1 features 150 corduroy knee pants 5 to 14 priced at 87 cents, Lot 2 100 blue sailor suits with extra pants at 1.29, Lot 3 75 cassimere suits at 1.59, Lot 4 75 all-wool cheviot suits at 2.50, Lot 5 100 all-wool cheviot suits at 3.50, Lot 6 100 Eton combination double breasted with two pants at 4.65.
The Boston Post reports a two day Swan Boat event at Public Garden Lake with free rides for children from 9 am to 6 pm. Coupons printed on the Post grant access and crowds enjoy cool breezes, roses, and a nearby circus as 12 000 total rides are noted across days.
Twenty one Lasell graduates held a decorative class night on the seminary grounds. The event featured student speeches, satirical notes on school life, a stained glass window presentation, and a ceremonial burial of relics followed by lawn promenades and music.
Forecast for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont calls for showers early, then fair and warmer with southwest winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and Eastern New York should see generally fair conditions until Wednesday night with west winds and continuing high temperatures.
In Columbus Ohio the operators and miners delegates reached an agreement at 6 pm agreeing to a 6 and 60 cent basis with miners to return to work by next Monday. In Pittsburgh W P De Armitt says Taylor misrepresented coal production figures and most mines will not be bound by the Columbus conference.
The Star dispatch describes Frazer River flooding near Vancouver with Kamiloo and Savonas bridges carried away. North Bend passengers stalled. Langley reports five bodies seen on a flood train, plus three Chinese and two Indians among river debris. Hammond postmaster finds woman and two children dead. Half of Kasto flooded with residents crowded indoors.
The advertisement sparked an extraordinary response with a rush that began yesterday and will continue through the week. The store thanks the public for their support and says delays will be excused as special lots of equal value are added daily to replace sold items.
Friendly tip advises sending relatives a complete set of the Post’s World’s Fair Art Portfolios this summer. A coupon on Page 2 enables buyers to secure the full collection as a welcome gift for visitors.
A summer cottage lure features a complete set coupon for seventeen World’s Fair views. The item promises a full collection with a chance to obtain all pictures by using the Page 2 coupon.
The engagement of one million dollars in gold for export from New York tomorrow lowers the Treasury reserve to sixty eight million four hundred thousand dollars.
In Beacon Hill a split Boston Democratic faction led by Representative Daniel H. Coakley won passage of a bill to make Australian balloting in caucuses compulsory in Boston. The measure faced extensive amendments and strong opposition from independents and some Democrats before final passage to be engrossed.
The Braintree Baptist Society will dedicate its new Washington street church Tuesday afternoon and evening. Dr Alexander Blackburn of Cambridgeport will deliver the dedicatory address. A large number of clergymen is expected including Wesley L. Smith of Fells Mass GO H Spaulding of Boston BE Haimer of Lynn H F Perry of Hyde Park and F W Bakeman of Chelsea.
A jury was obtained today in the trial of Erastus Wiman for forgery in the second degree. The charge concerns a signature of ED Bullinger on a $5000 check drawn February 6 on the Chemical National Bank.
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