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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1893
Page
6
Dr H N Morse of Johns Hopkins analyzes 160 milk samples from Baltimore and warns mothers to avoid exclusive cow's milk for infants. Lactated food is promoted as the best substitute, especially in summer, to prevent cholera infantum and related diarrhoeal diseases, ensuring healthier, stronger children.
The schooner Annie R. Bishop arrived from Para Brazil with rubber cargo and fourteen live snakes. Beatrix Roderico aka Trixy handled two boas and an anaconda in a museum snake show, including a dramatic rabbit and guinea pig killing in a cage. The snakes are non venomous but deadly when coiled.
John S S Gray, a prominent quarry owner and husband, was arrested on the charge of attempting an indecent assault on Mrs Normoyle, wife of Frederick Normoyle. Gray was bound over to the July term after a preliminary hearing before Justice Zink.
A Women Christian Temperance Union led petition seeks to ban smoking on the rear three seats of open street cars. It cites 5200 signatories including Joseph Sawyer and William Lloyd Garrison, arguing smoke harms riders and dirty air endangers ladies, while supporters of smoking defy the move.
The Erie and New York and New England railroads announce a joint through traffic plan for Boston to Chicago. A solid through train will operate starting tomorrow, with New Pinykind routing via the Hudson at Newburg and the Hudson High Bridge, challenging the Fitchburg line. President Mcleod’s influence noted in creating a competitor to the Vanderbilts.
At 3 o clock this morning an extra freight struck a stationary freight car at South Worcester Junction. The Springfield engineer Arthur Ketchum, asleep at his post, did not heed signals and both engine and car derailed. Brakeman I E Williams warned and reversed the engine but could not prevent the collision. Overwork is cited as a factor.
Captain Ander sen and five sailors of the Viking ship were brought before Justice Tighe at the Butler Street Police Court Brooklyn on the charge of intoxication. The police department did not appear and Policeman Tait did not show up, leading Justice Tighe to discharge the defendants.
Fire in North Hanover destroys the First Universalist Church at Assiorppi. The church and furnishings are valued near 15 000 dollars with insurance around 5 000. The loss is about 16 000. The society was among Plymouth county's earliest Universalist parishes established in 1768.
New York June 21 Directors of the Northern Pacific Railroad accepted Henry Villard's resignation as chairman and abolished the office. The president will act as chairman going forward. John D. Rockefeller was elected a director of the company.
Rome issues a pontifical letter from Leo XIII to James Gibbons and U S bishops. It calls for unity on Catholic education amid disputes over public schools and reiterates support for Catholic schooling while inviting peaceful resolution and loyalty to the Holy See.
In South Norwalk Connecticut on June 21 Mrs. Thomas Silk was badly wounded by neighbor Mrs. Bridget Collins after a dispute over accusations about driving Collins children away. Collins drew a pistol and fired, grazing Silk’s spine base. A warrant was issued for Collins on assault with intent to kill.
The Black Rock House on the Jerusalem road opened June 1 and will stay open until October 1. Post office address Nantasket Mass. S. R. Smith is the manager.
On Monday June 26 the new line to Henniker via Manchester and the North Weare Branch will open for passenger service. It creates a direct link to the well known summer resort enhancing regional travel options.
An advertisement touts charming dinner wagons from Paine's Furniture Company. The items cost a small sum and are said to transform the dining room from disarray into a delightful paradise.
Boston Post reports on the sick baby fund with reader donations and letters from sympathizers. The column highlights small contributions from numerous readers, notes daily totals, and urges further support to aid ill infants in Boston.
The Post reports a Porter Street basement home where two sick children, a rheumatic father, and a working mother create a crowded cheerless two-room shelter. With the father out of steady work, the mother laundries to help, childcare is scarce, and the family endures anxiety while doctors and limited aid shape their daily struggle.
Joe Michael O Shea deputy from Yankton South Dakota was arrested on charges linked to government funds. He forged orders against other offices and cashed them, using proceeds for drink. He posted no bond, sent to jail after waiving preliminary exam. His wife served as postmistress and he acted in her office duties. A Boston to New York express train schedule noted with limited special tickets required.
A Jersey City meeting of investors and managers from the American Steamship line and its Paris and New York allies outlined plans to absorb the Red Star and Inman lines. The International Navigation Company filed a $15 million New Jersey certificate of incorporation and five new ships, each about $2 million, are ordered from Cramps yards.
Williams Town June 21 commencement marks Old Williams anniversary. New buildings and courses reflect progress with a loyal liberal spirit among students and faculty. Baliet of Lockport and Conant of Wellesley delivered salutatory and valedictory, while numerous prizes were awarded for Latin Greek natural history German and oration among sophomores juniors and now graduates.
Gloucester reports a large liquor seizure on Park Street in a building owned by Albert P Babson. The case ties to the schooner Sarah E Babson once bought by Albion P Parkhurst for a Newfoundland voyage, with liquor landed at Pleasant Beach and Manchester by the Sea before distribution locally.
Georg Martin, a young man who sought to be a society reporter, was sentenced to one year in prison by Judge Wilbur after pleading not guilty to four indictments. He was accused of stealing an $80 watch from Orman Ockel, a diamond ring from Whittier & Son, a diamond ring worth 9 and a ring worth $20 from George Potter.
Aymaster John Clyde Sullivan of the V Y stands accused of a 12.66 dollar government embezzlement. Treasury officials detected the shortage during account transfers between Mércan and the receiving ship Independa 2e. Sullivan is under arrest at Mare Island California and later repaid the amount with help from relatives.
Newport June 21 Francis Spies merchant and vice consul of Honolulu shot through the head early this morning. Police report a personal crisis preceded the incident and investigation is underway.
In double and single breasted sacks made in our own work rooms for fine trade color and quality guaranteed. Gentlemen accustomed to leaving their measure with us will find these suits just what they want for the Summer outing.
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