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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1894
Page
6
Large dermatology institute offers treatment for red nose pimples freckles moles and other skin blemishes. Established 20 years with free consultation and worldwide patients. Includes Woodbury facial soap sample and a 150 page illustrated care book by mail from New York and Boston offices.
At London on the Thames Yale crews held a notable practice race with the freshmen defeating the varsity by gaining ahead around a bend. The event served as a speed trial ahead of the Yale Harvard yacht race and the varsity race. Yale introduced its new paper shell. Harvard weighs three boats for its big race. The press boat Manhauset will cover the varsity race.
The House faces a final chance to block the American Bell Telephone Company bid. Democrats and Republicans unite against the measure, hoping for a veto if enacted, amid strong public disapproval and fraud suspicions voiced by Kneil and Coakley.
At the Kearsarge Veterans annual reunion in Faneuil Hall President Quimby disclosed a missing 3000 dollars linked to postwar survivors. An old 21000 dollar appropriation to Kearsarge sailors was partly diverted, leaving only 18000 with 33000 unaccounted. Officials deny any further funding to the Quincy Home for Sailors. Only twenty three survivors remain.
Everett Common Council votes not to let police collect delinquent poll taxes and opts for a non-salaried constable. Finance recommends accepting Solomon Shute’s land offer for a free public library in the Glendale district with a building cost not to exceed 10,000 dollars, to be finished before July 1, 1895. An order to appoint a five person commission to secure bids and erect the library building is laid on the table after discussion.
The Rochester Brewing Company announces its popular Standard beer is now available bottled at Pops. The move broadens access for customers seeking the brewery’s flagship lager in retail form.
A detailed tour of the Priscilla describes its grand staircase, dining saloon, grand saloon, and dome deck. It notes elegant mahogany, papier mache ornament, opalescent lighting, mirrors, silk draperies, and seating for 360 with two private dining rooms.
The North Shore excursion aboard the Priscilla impressed 700 travelers with 35 foot paddle wheels and six decks of hospitality. Notables from Old Colony and regional agencies joined the voyage, while Newport and Fall River residents observed the lively voyage and the ship’s power on a sunlit day.
About 6000 people with tickets were allowed to board the steamer at Fall River last night from 8 to 10 as the band played. About 10,000 without tickets jammed the wharf. The Priscilla left for Newport.
In Bridgeport at Pleasure Beach Connecticut Division IL A W races, F C Titus lowers the mile record to 2 14 2 5 with Miller of Vineland taking the open mile win and Murphy, Taylor following. Other event winners include Titus in the one mile handicap and Tyler in the two thirds of a mile.
Jurors returned to court with a sealed envelope but private papers were found inside. The foreman admitted he had left the verdict at home and retrieved it with an officer. The jury then found Heden guilty of manslaughter, and defense counsel Thomas Riley objected to the court’s handling of the verdict.
Testimony traces a money envelope marked New Year’s Present for Captain Strauss and $20 or $256 paid to Detective Long as part of a bunco ring. officers Kelso Dusenberg Tilley and wardmen allegedly shared victims’ losses with police. Witnesses describe convivencia between divisional police, Divver’s saloon, Parmelee Jones, and the banco game while a house of ill fame tied to Captain Martens is named.
Judge John G. Crump of the New London Court of Common Pleas shot himself in his bathroom tonight after bouts of despondency. His wife summoned a physician as the shot rang out. Crump was found dead in the tub.
A man believed to be Spooner died at City Hospital early yesterday from sunstroke. He was found in an unconscious state on the South End street late Monday afternoon with no known address.
Norah Cooper aged 60 died at City Hospital yesterday from injuries sustained when she fell down stairs at her home 9 Cottage Place off Washington Street last Saturday.
One hundred nine graduates received diplomas at Wellesley College in a ceremony in the chapel. The program featured organ preludes, a keynote address by Rev. James Gardiner Vose, and music by the Beethoven Society. After the service, a collation in the dining hall welcomed graduates and friends, with two new buildings announced for summer construction and remarks from Dr. Alexander Mackenzie and others.
Cambridgeport residents report the disappearance of 40 year old James Stratton of 18 Lambert Street. He left his boarding house after supper and was seen with friends that night but has not been heard from since. He is about 5 ft 8 in tall, 140 pounds, with a dandified sporting style and wore a brown hat and coat that evening.
The tri weekly service between Boston and Halifax begins June 23 and runs to September aboard the Halifax and Olivette. A second Florida steamer sails direct from Boston to Hawkesbury and Charlottetown with sailings on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays, while Charlottetown boat departs Boston Saturdays.
Large suburban crowds faced long waits entering and leaving Boston as Union Station struggled with signal and switch chaos on the Southern Division. By nightfall, signals operated more smoothly, trains began running closer to schedule, and officials anticipated a quick return to normal as 250 trains arrived and departed daily.
Richard Patterson, 23, of 93 Rutherford Avenue Charlestown, was found unconscious in the Front street freight yard. He suffered a compound fracture of the right leg and a deep gash on the left shin, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, likely hit by a switch engine.
Rochester Brewing Company offered extra dark Bavarian beer in bottles sold at the Pop concerts. The note highlights beverage availability during the event series likely drawing local patrons and music fans.
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