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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1893
Page
6
The Wells Richardson Company promotes lactated food with a global network from Burlington Vermont. Branches in Montreal London Sydney and South Africa India supply a wide market. The ad cites Longfellow praising mothers as living poems.
Reports from the waterfront describe mackerel schooling off Eastern Point and a busy fishing fleet. Vessels undergo repairs at Morse's yard while others are sold or damaged. lactated food production at Landsman plant highlights its 200 workers and 100 outside staff with strong worker relations.
Six Chinese laborers arraigned before U S Commissioner Edmunds were ordered deported under the immigration exclusion act. The government said funds are set aside for their deportation and Lee Key’s registration certificate was void after proof of entry since 1892.
Readable column warns readers about a Paine's Furniture half-stand engraving The editor claims the piece is dangerous to purchase yet assures readers no cheaper or more beautiful pattern has been seen in Boston for years The notice aims to reassure while promoting the item.
The Anarchists Spies and Parsons were pardoned by Governor Altgeld and released from Joliet. They arrived in Chicago at 7 39 pm to a crowd at Dearborn Street station. The men vowed to renounce anarchism, with Schwab stressing security next to freedom.
In Minneapolis a man entered the Merchants National Bank at noon and forced Assistant Cashier Van Viissengen to yield the cash after threatening him with a revolver. The thief grabbed about $2000, fled by buggy, swam the river, leaving $40 in gold, as a posse hunts the woods on both riverbanks.
Fire at Sagamore Hotel on Green Island near Bolton destroyed the building after discovery at 12:30 a m. In about three hours the structure was almost a total loss with estimated damage of 200000 dollars. No injuries reported among about one hundred guests and staff. The hotel was owned by a stock company led by Philadelphia capitalists.
The Evening Sun reports coal prices increased today with Western coal up 20 cents per ton and Eastern coal also higher. Future stove and chestnut coal will be 20 cents per ton higher, and egg coal up 15 cents. All increases take effect July 1.
Mrs. Barney Hamlin of Adams street was awakened by a man near the bed. She screamed as he throttled her before her husband and the couple dragged him downstairs and locked him in the kitchen. The intruder escaped through a rear window.
Trustees of Maine State College pick Professor A W Harris of the agricultural experiment station bureau in Washington to succeed Trebald. He will assume the office Sept 1. Harris, about 35, a Wesleyan graduate, studied in Europe and led the Washington station for five years.
In Malden District Court Frank Megrath alias J D Hill of Cambridgeport was arraigned on a charge of obtaining goods worth $60 from Taber clothier of Malden. He was sentenced to the Massachusetts Reformatory.
Hiram Barker, among Brighton's oldest and wealthiest residents, died yesterday at 3:05 AM aged 81. He was a longtime church and business leader and served as a director at Market Bank Brighton and had interests in various Boston ventures.
A Post Examiner sketch analyzes uneven cobblestones and broken flags on Broadway and East Broadway crossings in South Boston. The author notes agreements from 1893 requiring proper paving under street superintendent approval and describes several treacherous spots between Dorchester and Dorchester street areas. A reader reports counting eleven defective crossings on a daily route.
The Post reporter surveyed East and West Broadway crossings noting missing flag ends worn stones and cobbles. Flags across several blocks including around 411 and 828 Broadway were short or pieced with cobbles making crossings rough and uncomfortable while some areas were not dangerous.
The report notes frequent cobblestones and poor paving at crossings opposite 411 Broadway with half cobbles at F Street and a rough crossing at East and West Broadway noting one crossing is badly deteriorated.
A Boston Post appeal invites physicians and nurses to join a labor of love aiding sick babies with no charge. A South End physician offers to cover cases in July and August, asking others to volunteer. The fund's status shows donations ongoing as the paper reports summer work and past month’s findings.
Three major Boston philanthropic groups backed a new society to furnish homes for working people. The People’s Building Association will offer cheaper houses with no down payment, letting buyers own rather than rent. The incorporation followed the Workingmen’s Building Association’s successful Roxbury settlements and broad support from prominent leaders.
Graduating exercises were conducted in many Boston public schools with times listed for each ceremony. English High School featured a conventional program and numerous prizes for excellence across various subjects were awarded.
The Rev. Dr. Howard McGlynn arrived in Hamilton from New York after a trip to Rome. He said his visit confirmed a settlement and fulfilled a promise to visit the Pope, expressing satisfaction with the outcome and his respects.
The Rev Dr W W Morrison an agent for the Methodist Camp Meeting Association lists preachers who have consented to officiate at the fifty-eighth gathering starting August 20 in Cottage City. Bishops Newman of Omaha Fitzgerald of New Orleans and Drs Tudor Schauffler and Peck of New York will participate. Rev O Benton will conduct the meetings.
Friends of John J. Hurley gathered at his place of business last evening and presented him with a handsome clock. Charles H. Parker led the presentation and Hurley responded with thanks. A merry time continued into the early morning hours.
City Architect Wheelwright awarded the contract for constructing parental school buildings at West Roxbury to W L Clark & Co. Their bid was 98976 dollars with a 32617 dollar deduction if one dormitory is omitted.
In this city on June 25 the Rev. H A Sullivan joined John Anderson and Mary Bansfield in matrimony. Also at Chelsea on June 22 the Rev. B Jefferson united William W Jenks of Boston with Mamie F Bean of Chelsea in marriage.
Obituaries list residents and relatives with dates June 25 to June 26. Names include Catherine Boylin Hiram Barker Hannah B Crowley Maria Cashman Sarah Paine Cleveland Charlotte A Flanders Appleton Lathe Charlotte Albree Pratt Catharine Welch. Ages range from 45 to 81 with multiple cities noted South Boston Brighton Newton Centre Bethlehem and Jaffeica Plain.
A young mother recalls five weeks of sleepless nights as her baby battled illness. She describes how care by a nurse and medicine from a doctor brought relief, allowing her to rest at last and witness the child’s gradual improvement.
In a Porter street basement two sick children strain a poor family. The father is rheumatic and laid up while the mother works daily to support them. Crowded dark rooms, a cheery but fragile household, and a nursery system that fails when babies fall ill illustrate motherhood as luxury and the toll on wages.
At a Boston and Maine directors meeting Frank Jones was unanimously chosen president to serve the unexpired term. He will resign at term end and a committee of Pullman Lawrence and Jones is appointed to select a successor. W K Niver resigns as vice president effective immediately.
At noon yesterday at 6 Beacon street the Harvard Graduates Magazine Association elected officers for the ensuing year. Henry Lee president, Charles Francis Adams James Read Chadwick Charles J. Bonaparte Warren K. Blodgett Jr vice president, William G. Thompson secretary Winthrop H. Wade treasurer. Council members for term ending 1896 include William E. Russell William Hooper and Evert J. Wendell.
Postmaster Hart refuses to discharge the men Carlisle notified him to remove and yesterday forwarded his resignation as custodian of the building to Washington. He defers to Colonel Coveney on discharges, saying the reduced force makes it impossible to run the business. The menu will continue at work unless another order arrives before July 1 naming those discharged.
The New York and New England railroad directors held their regular monthly meeting yesterday. President McLeod attended and reported satisfaction with the road’s current condition. He also outlined ambitious plans for future development and criticized the New Haven road for boasting about a five hour train that should have existed years ago.
Local ads promise valuable prizes with paper orders from BEOLGOOD & CO. and dozens of firms venturing offers. Prizes include a sideboard, macintosh, silk Bengaline, Moquette pug, Mellin's Food, a lamp, tobacco, road maps, a sailor hat, rebate on World’s Fair trips, and a free month of treatment at Dr. Dewey's office.
Advices from Manila report a clash on Mindanao as 6000 rebels led by their Sultan attacked Fort Mumungan. Spanish troops repelled the attack after a stubborn four‑hour fight. Rebels lost eighty seven killed including the Sultan and about three hundred wounded. Spanish losses are not stated.
August Scharnoiski, struck by a 7 35 train at Rockville, died en route to Hartford hospital. Police say he assaulted a woman near his home at 5 a m and she filed a complaint. He was fleeing an officer when he was hit.
The Red Star Friesland sails from Boston to Antwerp tomorrow with Harrison Athorp Grace Athorp C C Everett Mrs Everett Mildred Everett George Reisner Mrs Reisner John Cummings J B Claus Mrs Claus Roderick Stebbins Horatio Schroder aboard. The White Star Teutonic carries Alfred Wilson Gratton Cushing George Griswold H G Barbey William Eason George Eason Benjamin Worth Thomas S Smith to Liverpool.
In Pontefract the Liberal candidate W. Nussey won with 1191 votes against Conservative Elliott Lees who tallied 1150. The Liberal gain would have signaled reaction against Home Rule.
Yesterday in Berkeley Hall the Sovereign Grand Consistory of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite installed officers led by Post Commander-in-Chief Philip E F D Hibbs of New York assisted by W M James McGrath. Wheeler Cable of Boston was Most Puissant Sovereign Grand Commander with W Nl. George vis of Charleston as lieutenant grand commander in chief and others named from New York New Jersey Kentucky and Maryland. Several officers were reappointed and two members emeriti elected.
Mrs Annie Harris visits 8 Billerica Street West End to see Sullivan. Shine refuses entry and kicks her in the abdomen. She is taken to City Hospital after the attack. Shine was jailed yesterday.
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