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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
8
Medical opinions urge lactated food as the best summer nourishment for babies. It claims to stabilize irritable stomachs and help weary mothers wean during heat, costing little and praised by physicians for improving sleep and happiness in infants.
The New York coroner's inquest absolves William Henry of involvement in Miser Henry's death amid cheers. The verdict says an unknown assassin killed the miser, while a torn letter suggests a conspiracy with his wife and son. The case now rests with the police.
Warden Bage plans to carry out the third death sentence on Dr. Buchanan the wife murderer. A death watch was set last night as the condemned man grows nervous and breaks down in the days leading to his doom during the week starting July 1.
The Fernald family rejects death by their own action theory and hopes the missing man is found. They report his father believes he is temporarily insane and have informed friends in New York and Illinois. Police think he left to break an engagement with Eva F. Robinson, with speculation of another Somerville girl and a Catholic match tale, all denied by her father.
In Amesbury on June 20 the Textile Workers Union Branch 9%, held a meeting and sent a messenger to arrange a conference with Agent Quinn of Hamilton Mills for tomorrow afternoon. The mills are expected to resume next week.
A unidentified man was found dead in the woods near the Watertown line in Waltham with a bullet wound and a revolver beside him. Police suspect the deceased may be Oscar Fernald of Somerville, though local officers could not confirm identity.
Thomas Kellough is named deputy superintendent of the ferry division effective July 1 under the city charter. The ferry division will report to the superintendent of streets along with paving and street cleaning. Deputy salary is 3000. Additional appointments include James J. McNamara as bridge division engineer at 800 a year Henry D. Gay as bridge division painter at 900 a year and Peter ONeil as bridge division carpenters foreman at 1750 a year, all effective today.
The Salem baseball team will be moved to Haverhill on Saturday due to unpaid dues in Salem. Doyle heads to Lowell while Corrigan Davis and Schaffer may be released at their own request. Yerrick is to be sold to Toledo for $500 if his work meets expectations. Frank Leonard remains manager in Haverhill.
June 2 Palmer Winslow S Braman, aged about, suffered injuries to his right arm and neck when an explosion occurred under him in his yard near Fosket's mills. He states no ammunition or fireworks were on the premises and no cause is known.
People from Boston attending the Governor Thomas Dudley family reunion in Salem on June 29 are told to take the 9 a.m. train to Plummer Hall Essex Street. A model of the vessel Lady Araella will be among objects of interest. Dinner is planned at the Salem Willows at 1:30 p.m.
The union held a well attended regular meeting last evening with nineteen new members initiated. The first reception is planned for July at the Parker House.
Salem reports George Luscomb, son of ex City Marshal Luscomb, left home Monday with $300 belonging to his father and came back yesterday in a dazed condition. He claims to remember nothing of his whereabouts and all the money was gone.
Twenty seven current graduates of Boston Latin School met at Parker's last evening to organize. Benjamin Paul Merrick served as president.
H Wilcox alias Eugene Darrell was arrested in Syracuse New York yesterday and is wanted here for the larceny of forty thousand dollars in jewelry from the industrial sector.
In Roxbury street on May 4 Richard Crowley faces a manslaughter trial for the death of John E. Burns. Testimony details a barroom confrontation with Reagan over a $3.50 debt and a subsequent street clash ending with Burns stabbed as Crowley describes defending himself.
The West End Conductors and Motormen Union keeps plans secret while signaling a July 5 strike if demands fail. Talks focus on raises to 2.40 or 2.60 daily. President Little disputes wage demands and says current pay exceeds suburban roads.
Chicago confirms Miss Helen Cusack known as Nell Nelson wed 8 S Carvalho publisher of the New York World in New York. Cusack long active in Chicago papers and education, raised funds for slum children, and led articles on sweatshops and summer resorts. Carvalho, vice president of the Press Publishing Co., closely linked to Joseph Pulitzer.
A young Malden resident sails on Mrs Peary relief expedition to aid her husband in the North Pole journey. The Malden and state public interest is heightened by Mrs Peary’s tomorrow Post story detailing the voyage.
The North Shore reports Winthrop grammar school graduation in the Masonic building with an abridged Merchant of Venice and diplomas presented by Milton K. Putney. High School class of four years graduates Hen rietta White and Charles James Bacon among others, plus a strawberry festival by Union Church Ladies' Aid with about 160 attendees and music by local performers.
The annual benefit entertainment for the Woman's Rescue League of Boston, originally scheduled for last evening, has been postponed to July 24 and will be held in Chickering Hall this time.
The Boston Water Board issues a public notice warning water takers of severe low pressure in sections of the city. It urges residents to use hand hose only and curb watering lawns gardens sidewalks and streets to prevent further waste.
June 4 Rowley George Goodwin aged 54 of Ipswich died last night five weeks after a railroad accident here in which his spine and legs were broken.
About thirty five members of the United Boys Brigade will attend a two day camp at Northport Maine next Monday. The event brings together local youths for drills and outdoor activities under supervison of counselors Holman and Louies.
The Board of Police Commissioners revoked licenses for all Franklin Park carriages except Bacon & Tarbell, effective July 1. Rival drivers protest monopoly, citing higher fares and limited competition. Bacon & Tarbell, the park’s longtime licenced firm, invested about $10,000 in compliant carriages.
The Old Boston Schoolboys' Association sailed from Rowe's Wharf at 9 30 for an annual harbor excursion to Nantasket followed by dinner at the Atlantic House. President Curtis Guild presided as members shared reminiscences of the 1840s and 1850s and noted notable bids for historic songs.
Charlestown crowds expected marines from the navy yard to join the parade but officials say no request for their presence reached Washington before the column was due to move.
Raffele Cataldo appeared before Judge Ely in municipal court for the alleged murder of Geeett See Not Find. The Tuesday night case was continued to a later date.
Lynn Light Infantry Veteran Association members, about thirty, gathered for their annual outing at Nahant. They marched from the Lynn armory to Washington Street, boarded barges to the Relay House, enjoyed a banquet, and held their annual meeting.
The Rev Father John F Cummins pastor of Roslindale and West Roxbury returns from a long trip and opens a monster outdoor festival at Charles A Belford Walk Hill Forest Hills. Attractions include dancing athletic games band concerts balloon ascension kinetoscope phonograph fireworks and grand illumination. A parish committee of over 200 organized the event expected to attract about 5000 attendees.
Ex Captain Hickok of Yale athletic team said Yale would pursue the Oxford Cambridge challenge alone if Harvard refuses to cooperate Yale holds the English challenge may proceed without Harvard A reply from Harvard is awaited as Captain Sheldon remains in New York formal delivery expected to Sherrill in New York
The Valkyrie conducted a test run at Gourock on June 20 to evaluate spars and gear with satisfactory results. No Lord Dunraven or Mr. Watson aboard. Ratsey the sailmaker rode and praised the performance amid a light northwest breeze and calm seas.
Appanton widow of William Appleton dies at Roxbury aged 58 with services at Whitlam hotel. Bray son of Bray family dies at Chapel Hill. Hale daughter of Edward Hale dies at Roxbury aged 6 years 6 months. Johnson man dies suddenly with funeral at Upton Street. also a recruitment ad seeking 2500 men women and child workers.
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