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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1892

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2

Supper Lactated Food Popular With Babies

Lactated Food is described as the standard diet for babies of all ages and is relished by infants as well as mothers milk, keeping them strong and hearty, with occasional lunch meals featuring the product.

Murder in Court Rocks General Sessions Cipher

In New York Court of General Sessions Max Clerget awaiting indecent assault verdict is shot and killed by the defendant's sister's brother Edward Divin. Divin, aged 25, 447 East Sixteenth Street, gives no reply when asked why he killed. Court doors are closed and Divin is taken to the coroner. During another trial John Heid is accused of assaulting Rose Lieber, 8, in 1891. a spectator shouts Who's got a rope? and is led out.

New York Court of General Sessions Max Clerget Sarah Divin Edward Divin Divin Clerget Martine Schultz East Sixteenth Street John Heid Rose Lieber Townsend George Dewson United States Navy Department Bureau of Navigation Department Boston United States Kearsarge Secretary of the Navy Park Commissioners Marine Park Farragut C Corporation Babson Board of Aldermen New York & New England Railroad Dudley Street Dorchester Board of Police Street Commission Williams Court Law Department

Two Die in Fatal Milk-Train Collision Near Summitville

Mappletown N Y June 27 Sunday evening an extra engine No 73 in charge of Engineer E Wheeler and Fireman F Fosgate left Summitville without orders blindly, a milk train soon approaching. The head-on crash near Red Hill switch killed Fireman J B Scott and the Wildcat engine fireman, injured Engineer ONeil. The other engineer fled and has not been seen. Brakeman Hawley suffered injuries, both bodies sent to Summitville and the wounded to hospital.

Mappletown N.Y E. Wheeler F. Fosgate Summitville Red Hill O’neil J. B. Scott Hawley

Weather Indications for Tuesday Across New England States

The forecast from Washington 8 p.m. June 27 shows Maine and New Hampshire expecting showers with south winds and slightly warmer temperatures. Vermont to see rain, clearing early Tuesday with west winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut face showers followed by clearing, with south winds and slight warming. Eastern New York likely showers tonight then fair most of Tuesday with southwest winds and warmer conditions in the south.

Washington Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York

Attempted suicide at Newton lockup

John Ward 30 a laborer from Nonantum attempted self harm in the Newton lockup by hanging from a transom with a blanket. He was intoxicated when brought in and was found hanging about six o'clock. Officers offered vigorous resistance and tried to cut him down.

Newton John Ward Nonantum

Chinamen at Nantasket excursion by Boston Sunday school

The Chinese Sunday school from Boston numbering about 100, under City Missionary D. W. Waldron, visited Nantasket Beach on June 27. They quartered at the Atlantic House and spent the day firing crackers and bombs, flying Chinese kites and banners, enjoying music, boating, driving, and other amusements.

Nantasket Bracu Chinese Sunday School of Boston D. W. Waldron NantaSket Beach Atlantic House

Groton Episcopal School Commencement Cancelled

On June 27 the Groton Episcopal School commencement was canceled due to a chicken pox outbreak among students. Undergraduates have returned home while seniors will remain until about July 2.

Ayer Groton Episcopal School

Hamson and Kingsland Thought to Have Eloped in Mippiretown

Carrie Hamson and Eugene Kingsland, well known in Mippiretown Conn, have disappeared after a months-long relation and are believed to have eloped. A month ago Kingsland attempted suicide after a lovers quarrel, but Miss Hamson prevented him.

Mippiretown Conn Carrie Hamson Eugene Kingsland Kingsland Miss Hamson

Weymouth approves track extension to North Weymouth

Weymouth Selectmen grant Quincy and Boston Street Railway Company right to extend its track to North Weymouth, marking a local transport expansion. The decision arrives in a formal vote by town officials.

Weymouth Quincy & Boston Street Railway Company

By Proxy at the Boston Museum shines with strong company

Boston patrons enjoyed Charles Klein's comedy By Proxy at the Boston Museum last evening. Manager Charles Mathews assembled a superior cast led by Lipman and Brown, delivering crisp dialogue, witty exchanges, and natural humor. The production, praised for its tight plotting and lively scenes, promises a successful run and complements The Mascot presented the same night.

Boston Boston Museum Charles Klein Klein Charles Mathews Lipman Mr. Klein John Bennett Mathews Mr. A. S. Lipman Redfield Winters Mr. Lipman Josephine Harry Brown Harry Mr. Brown Bennett Bunker Hill Charlestown Lionel Bland Lord Clanmorgan Stanislaus Stange Percy Medwyn Messrs Maffitt Wood Katherine Florence Jelen Lowell Mary Meyers Mrs. Bennett

Dixey Presents Audran Opera at Globe Theatre

Mr. Henry E. Dixey and his company, long known for light opera at the Globe Theatre, offered Audran's pretty musical piece, continuing their tradition of light, melodic performances for local audiences.

Henry E. Dixey Globe Theatre Audran

George Peck's Beacon Lights dazzles Palace Theatre crowd

At the Palace Theatre yesterday George Peck's company premiered Beacon Lights a Western drama praised for its fresh plot strong cast led by W A Lanigan as Charles Hadley with David H Woods Irene Chadbourne and G T Wallace Mamie Dallas. The second act featured Grais a Parisian versatile juggler and magician with four water pitchers and a trained cat dog and monkey act. Nellie Burt Laura Bennett John Reynolds Frank Diamond Matt Stevens Harry Lamar Frederick Lulu Martinez and others provide entertainment.

Palace Theatre George Peck Beacon Lights Peck Boston W. A. Lanigan Charles Hadley David H. Woods Will Dawson Irene Chadbourne G. T. Wallace Mamie Dallas Grais Nellie Burt Laura Bennett John Reynolds Frank Diamond Matt Stevens Harry Lamar Frederick and Lulu Martinez

Big Week at Stone and Shaw Adds New Attractions

Messrs Stone and Shaw begin another week of big business with a huge patronage yesterday. A long lineup of meritorious acts includes a group of fat women whose size is unmatched, Razoretto the knife swallower, Captain Chittenden’s Alaska relics, Floretta the trecian maiden, Professor Codman’s English Punch and Judy, plus Leonard & Flynn’s comedy and McAvoy & Rogers’ vaudeville troupe in a superior show.

Messrs Stone & Shaw Razoretto Captain Chittenden Alaska Floretta Professor Codman Leonard & Flynn McAvoy & Rogers Metropolitan

Tremont Theatre Opens Fourth Puritania Week With Kruger Debut

The Tremont Theatre hosts week four of Puritania with Jacques Kruger debuting as Jonathan Blaze to strong audience reaction. Ida Fuller performs the serpentine dance, the Hungarian Band provides intermission music, and Neundorf will replace Kelz as conductor after Thursday. Harrigan and company promise continued success, with Reilly and the 400 generating strong summer appeal. A new Arena bill also debuts this week.

Tremont Theatre Jacques Kruger Jonathan Blaze Kruger Ida Fuller Love Neuendorf Kelz Columbia Theatre Harrigan Reilly Messrs Wild

Indian depreciation claims top Senate briefings in WashIncTon

In Washington, Senator Manderson opened sessions with a secretary of the interior list reporting Indian depreciation claims exceeding 25 million dollars. House amendments on the census act were debated, non-concurred in, and a conference was requested. A tariff for revenue only inquiry was proposed, while a substitute for free silver coinage was laid on the table. The Senate considered appropriations, adjourning after limited progress and a quorum of Democrats returned from Chicago.

WashIncTon Department Senate Manderson Secretary of the Interior Hale House Circuit Court of Appeals Committee On Finance United States Stewart Chicago Sayers Watson Georgia Conference District of Columbia

Berlin Scandal Trial Opens Over 1887 Night Watchman Murder

The Berlin case centers on potter Heinze and his wife charged with Braun's 1887 murder near St Elizabeth's Church. Confessed, then released amid scandal, officials order rearrest. A Chicago contact, Franz Just, offered murder names for 100 marks. his affidavit was obtained after a commis sioner tested testimony.

Berlin Heinze Braun St Elizabeth’s Invalidstrasse Fnally Souteneur Interior Department Franz Just Chicago Just

Prohibition Delegates Arrive as Bidwell Emerges as Front Runner

Prohibition national convention progress shows Bidwell gaining favor for nomination with Ohio likely supporting Gideon T. Stewart on the first ballot. The executive committee reports growing nationwide Prohibition sentiment and nearly $80,000 spent on organizing since January 1889. A. A. Stevens arrives as a leading Pennsylvania figure slated for chairmanship.

Cincinnati Bidwell Ohio Gideon T. Stewart Demorest National Dickie Hastings Wisconsin A. A. Stevens Pennsylvania

Prohibition delegates begin trip to national convention

Prohibition delegates from the state started their journey yesterday traveling over the Lowell division of the Boston and Maine road toward the national convention.

Lowell Boston & Maine Road

Rev Thomas Dixon Jr pleads not guilty in libel case

New York on June 27 the Rev Thomas Dixon Jr indicted for publishing a libel against Excise Commissioner Koch pleaded not guilty in the Court of General Sessions today and was granted one week to demur or change his plea.

New York Thomas Dixon, Jr Grand Koch Court of General Sessions

Quick Justice in Shelbyville Mob Hangs Suspect Near Jail

In Shelbyville Tennessee a mob of about 200 men dragged Thomas Bates from jail and hanged him to a tree within 100 feet. Bates had confessed to killing his wife whose throat was cut from ear to ear found at her front door yard. The incident follows his alleged confession.

Shelbyville Tenn Thomas Bates Bates

Democrats Clash Over Mayors Veto In Boston Council

The Boston City Council debated the mayoral veto amid partisan tension. Aldermen Keenan Sullivan and Lewis criticized the mayor’s actions, asserting Democratic loyalty and accusing him of political manipulation. The vote to sustain the veto passed 6 to 3, with discussions continuing on loan bills and fiscal oversight.

Sullivan Chicago Tie Matthews Lewis Keenan Alderman Sullivan Nathan Matthews, Jr Alderman Eddy Flood Lee Mitchell Eddy Folsom Rust Fottler Dever Fotttler

A Badly Scared King at Mashonaland’s Mtoko

Reporter recounts J Theodore Bent and wife visiting King Mtoko in southeast Mashonaland. Mtoko fears white influence, suspects white woman’s magic, and only after gifts and a display of Cape Rifles does he accept. Mtoko’s unease tied to Selous visit and a death in the king’s family. Locals observe a weekly ploughing holiday and drunken sixth day.

J. Theodore Bent Mashonaland Mtoko King Mtoko Cape Rifles Mr. Bent Mr. Selous

The Queen's costly holiday voyage details emerge

An 19th century report outlines Queen Victoria's travel costs abroad. Courier Dosse oversees hotel rentals at Costebelle for four weeks at 40000 francs and possible 60000 francs for five weeks. Hotels Ermitage and Costebelle refit grounds and furnish, with the Queen paying for meals and transport. The special train costs total about £4500 from Cherbourg to Hyeres, Hyeres to Darmstadt, and Darmstadt to Flushing, plus living expenses for a hundred-strong entourage and utilities.

Queen Victoria Dosse Costebelle Ermitage Riviera Hyeres and England Cherbourg Hyeres Darmstadt Flushing

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Nantasket Sickhess North Weymouth Mr. Mathews the Globe Opera Philip Greeley Henry EK Dixey Lorenzo XVII Ing Corden Bettina Mr. Pearce Pippa Kate Uart Prince Frederic Juliette Corden At the Globe Austin & Stone's Keenan Rampant Leary Alderman Flood Austin Department of Public Institutions Dos the Post Keany VY Oricina Johnson Tohnson & CO Mass W. P. B. Brooks & CO Hanover St Barnard & CO Temple Place Windsor Morton Vassar College Cornelius Vanderbilt Marshall O. Roberts John Sartain Philadelphia Edgar A. Poe Josef Well Newark N. J Rubens Royal Academy Munich Dowling Minneapolis
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