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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1893
Page
6
About 200 frock suits in cassimere and cheviots once worth 10 12 and 15 dollars are offered as odd lots. Most are one or two of a kind in small sizes 32 to 35 with light or dark colors. A few sack suits available.
Colonel Higginson backs locating a larger hall near West Chester Park Huntington Avenue St Stephen's Street with 225 by 159 feet lot and 3000000 building cost left after 100000 land price. Boardman in Ames building handles subscriptions as contracts await signing. Music groups demand a venue to host Haydn Apollo Cecilia and symphony concerts.
Framingham townsfolk celebrate the Pope brothers purchase of the idle Para cubber works to fit them for making hickory bicycles and pneumatic trotting sulkies. The deal secures a major industry for the town and brings hoped for work.
A lone rider on a black horse on Tremont Street near Fairfield Roxbury was killed after his horse spooked near Camden Street. The horse collided with a team driven by Henry Warner of 19 Harrison Avenue. The rider sustained a skull injury and died at City Hospital. The man wore a light brown suit and straw hat and is believed to be from Brookline Country Club stables.
Natick reports the death of George T. Dakin from heart failure in his yard at 6:45 pm. A respected local businessman and longtime bass singer at the Congregational Church, he leaves a wife and two sons. One son, Frank, is an instructor at the academy in St Johnsbury Vermont.
The article reports mixed expert views on whether the government proved Lizzie Borden’s guilt in the case. Lawyers Gargan and Gale disagree on strength of evidence, citing motives and key statements. Police officials at headquarters refuse to comment, noting the lack of a solid case.
A green turtle weighing over three hundred pounds is shown aboard a Danes fruiter during a Cuba voyage, destined for an uptown hotel kitchen. Lynn Board of Trade backs the Boston and Lynn steamboat line with the Putnam to begin service, while Paris and Putnam face storm challenges and repairs. Cassidy and local shippers move toward a new line.
News from New York reports possible archdiocesan changes after Dr McGlynn’s Rome visit. Archbishop Corrigan plans a conference with the Pope. Dr Burtsell may be restored to Rondout, while Ulster Sullivan and Greene counties could form a new diocese. Dr McGlynn may head a nearby diocese.
A despatch from Port Townsend says the Sea Ranger captained by Charles H. Foley from New Bedford is a total loss after wreck on May 24 off an Alaska coast hidden ledge. Thirty five to forty crew are unaccounted as J H Bartlett & Sons report the disaster. the ship was built in 1856 Rochester Massachusetts and valued at 40000 dollars with partial insurance.
The Pepperell and Laconia mill strike extends as strikers deny bribery claims against W L Lizotte. Lizotte urged continued stoppage after a conference with Agent McArthur offered no firm concessions. MacArthur refutes wage-cut claims and explains bale lengths as standard.
One of the city’s finest flower stores, run by Mr. George Mullen of 7 Park Street, features a large display floor and a well designed cellar. Mullen operates a retail shop with a wholesale department and ships goods widely.
The first through train on the Great Northern from St Paul to Seattle departs June 18 at 7 40 p m. Reduced opening fares: St Paul Seattle Puget Sound first 35 second 25. Spokane first 36 second 20. Helena Butte first 24 second 15. Equipment includes first and second class coaches free colonist cars buffet library parlor dining and first class sleepers. A C Harvey is the road's Boston general agent.
A man hiding in Dr. H. A. Chaput's Merrimack street office stabbed him multiple times. Chaput names suspect Joseph A. Heroux of Lilley Avenue, a clerk at O Donnell Gilbride, but police report no confession and the doctor is in critical condition at St. John's Hospital. The motive center on a past romantic dispute with a former mistress.
Jamney Slack a milkman of 32 Bromley street narrowly escaped with his life when his horse ran into lowered gates at the New Heath street crossing on the Providence division of the Old Colony railroad. The locomotive boiler was damaged yet the horse remained uninjured and the train was towed to its destination.
Engine No. 1 driven by James Gilchrist jumped rails at Warren avenue Charlestown and rode diagonally across the street to the freight shed. It damaged a trolley pole and copper wires, then was towed back onto the track. The locomotive sustained about $200 in damage.
Hattie Hubbell, 14, was attacked while walking to school near North Danville. A masked man with a black felt hat grabbed hair from her head and fled. she scratched his hand. Sheriff and posse searched the area but found nothing.
In Dover Judge Young disallows the will of John McLoughlin of Salmon Falls after a hearing. The estate valued at 19000 mostly goes to Edward Leonard, while daughter Annie McLoughlin of Lawrence contests alleging undue influence by Leonard.
A new method for producing matrices for stereotyping uses a cold process that eliminates steam tables and drying on the type table. It claims savings in type, remounting cuts, and time, with material and labor costs comparable to the old method. Details available at 12 Post Office Square room 2 Boston.
The Boston exposition committee promotes a World’s Fair folder and offers copies upon request. Contact A. S. Hanson at the G. P. A. in Boston Massachusetts to obtain the publication.
William J Mason a late war veteran died last evening at the Soldiers Home from Wrights disease. Born in Boston in 1850 he was a hatter by trade and brother of Samuel Mason of Poston hatworks. He enlisted in the Thirty Fifth Massachusetts Volunteers lost his leg at Fredericksburg and had lived in Chelsea since the war where he was active in the W S Hancock Command Union Veteran Union.
Grace Allen, last seen leaving No 8 Olive Square in Somerville, vanishes after family quarrels. A note to her stepmother hints at troubled mind and fatigue with duties. Brother Fred cites illness and emotional distress. Walter Sweet, a Fitchburg railroad worker, may have been involved with discussions of engagement. Police and a detective search continue.
The Navahoe, a steel sloop built to showcase British sailing, struck the New York pilot boat David P. Lahey near Boston Light and was towed to East Boston. Bow damage includes a 15 foot long hole and topmast loss. owner Royal Phelps Carroll plans repairs at Atlantic Iron Works with a return to sea in 7 to 10 days.
Guitano and Antonio Cirillo father and son are jailed at Station 1 after allegedly assaulting Mrs. Catherine Pitzold of 100 Endicott Street. The incident followed a failed change dispute at 173 Endicott Street where the Cirillos run a shop. The victim, who is pregnant, was struck and kicked. doctor says injuries may be serious.
Fred Jenkins a colored man and a white man calling himself George Brown are held at Station 38 on suspicion after Special Officer Gilmore arrested them. Jenkins had stolen railroad tickets found in his pockets and Brown allegedly kept shells, with Brown denying shell work.
Yesterday around 3 45 p m Lewis P Orchard a pedler left his team at P and Fourth streets to enter a house. Electric car 2614 on the South Boston line swerved toward the team and struck the horse, breaking its leg. The horse was not removed until after 7 o clock due to slow Ward ambulance response.
In Boston Paine's Furniture Company at 43 Canal Street advertises a stylish curly birch bed room set. It appeals to art minded residents who reject tawdry ornamentation and seek attractive furniture at moderate cost.
The White Tented Attraction thrills crowds as the greatest show on earth returns to the public gaze. The article notes unprecedented attendance and universal satisfaction with acts in the main tents and the notable menagerie featuring strange and curious animals. Three performances are scheduled for Saturday at 10 am 2 pm and 8 pm with doors opening an hour earlier.
The first open regatta of the Massachusetts Yacht Club is set for June 17 off Bass Point Nahant. The City of Jacksonville will run four round trips from Lincoln Wharf with capacity for 1209 passengers and a hurricane deck for harbor and open ocean views. The Bass Point House and nearby hotels will host crowds with expanded dining, plus new bowling alleys and prize events. Howard's Ladies Military Band will perform with young cornet soloist Master Cassidy.
The preliminary hearing in the Manchester murder case was called for this morning in the Second District Court but was continued to Thursday June 22 on the defense's wish. G. B. ft of Fall River acted for the defense. Consul de Costa of Boston attended the session. Corretto appeared calm as before, and his confinement seems not to have affected him physically.
A fast fruit train on the Memphis Kansas City and Birmingham railroad was derailed four miles from Carbon Hill Alabama. Engineer Simms was killed and the fireman and two brakemen were seriously injured. Wreckers placed cross ties on the track and spiked them down. Bloodhounds were set on the trail.
The New Boston railroad will begin passenger service on Monday June 19 connecting at Parker's station on the North Weare branch of the Concord Montreal line. The line will ease travel for summer boarders visiting New Boston and shorten the Parker station stage ride by five miles.
Chester Vermont June 15 The condition of E C Crane editor of the Ludlow Tribune has worsened though he was thrown from his bicycle while racing down a steep Plymouth grade Monday. He lies unconscious with one side paralyzed and recovery looks unlikely.
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