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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1895

Page

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Blackstones Vana Cigar Blend Highlighted in Cuba

A Cuba sourced Blackstones Vana blend is paired with reputable New England cigar brands. The writeup notes discerning smokers recognize the quality in this carefully selected selection.

Lynn Affray In Barber Shop Fight Leaves Gaffney Hurt

William Gaffney, severely wounded with eighty nine stitches, lies in Lynn City Hospital in dangerous condition after a midnight brawl. Edward Trainor is jailed on suspicion of the attack, with Arthur Murray and Patrick Dooley detained as witnesses. The clash began in a Blossom Street barber shop when Trainor woke abruptly and fought Dooley, leading to a deadly struggle in the street and the discovery of a razor and scissors at the scene.

Lynn William Gaffney Boston Lynn City Edward Trainor Arthur Murray Patrick Dooley Gaffney Trainor Blossom Street Thomas Kernan Murray Kernan Dooley Donohue

Japanese Victory Report From Liaoyang Front

Hai Cheng correspondent reports February 29 dispatch that the first Japanese army attacked encamped Chinese forces between the Lian yang and New Chwang roads, routing the right wing, and driving toward Daifuton. The main column routed the enemy at Chang and the sixth brigade joined to seize Tungyentai and nearby areas toward Liaoyang. Japanese losses were ten killed and eighty two wounded. Chinese casualties included about 150 dead.

London Hai Cheng Central News Telegraphs Lianyang New Chwang Roads Daifuton Chang Liaoyang Road Tungyentai Liaoyang

Lord Rosebery Fails To Improve After Night's Rest

Lord Rosebery spent a wakeful night and remains seriously weak. By noon his condition was described as unsatisfactory, with no sign of meaningful improvement.

London Lord Rosebery

Chauncy K. Bushnell Dies in Norwich at 90

Chauncy K. Bushnell, aged in his 90s, died in Norwich on Saturday. Born in Lisbon, he taught in Lisbon, Norwich, and Brooklyn. He studied at Oneida Institute Whitesboro and worked with the Ohio Anti Slavery Society in Cincinnati before mob violence forced the paper’s closure. He later taught in Galesburg Ohio and settled in Norwich in 1840, serving twenty years as central Baptist Church collector and leaving $5000 to the church.

Norwich Conn Chauncy K. Bushnell Lisbon Brooklyn L. I Oneida Institute Whitesboro Ohio Anti- Slavery Society Cincinnati Galesburg Central Baptist Church

Storm wrecks strike Sicily. Marsala ruins claim lives

A violent storm along the Sicilian coast and western island areas wrecked several vessels and toppled buildings. Marsala's municipal offices were ruined and the Garibaldi monument fell. Five people died from injuries from collapsing walls and trees.

London Central News Palermo Sicilian Marsala Garibaldi

Wage Cuts at Warner Bros Corset Factory

Bridgeport reports an eight percent wage reduction at Warner Bros. Corset Company to fund income tax payments and to cope with a low duty schedule. The move affects hundreds of workers, mainly girls, in the large factory.

Bridgeport Conn Warner Bros Warner

Conservator case set to resume in Norwich Probate Court

The Diamond Johnson conservator case returns to the Probate Court before Judge C W Carter in Norwich on March 4. Attempts at settlement have failed. Mrs Johnsons counsel opposes further parleying and aims for a legal conclusion. The trial is expected to take several more days with letters to be revealed.

Norwich Conn Diamond Johnson C. W. Carter

Admiral Sir G T Phipps Hornby Dies in Hampshire

London reports the death of Admiral Sir G T Phipps Hornby at Lordington Hampshire from pneumonia linked to influenza. Born in 1825 he commanded the Mediterranean fleet during 1878 tensions with Russia and the Dardanelles crisis and later served as a lord of the admiralty under Lord Beaconsfield.

London G. T. Phipps Hornby Lordington Hampshire Her Majesty Mediterranean Great Britain Russia Dardanelles Admiralty Lord Beaconfield

Tramps raid farms near Rowley stealing sheep and poultry

A gang of tramps terrorizes farmers around Rowley with bold sheep and poultry thefts. Sheep were taken from Enoch Dole and Solomon Daniels, while many hen roosts were robbed. The thieves camp in an old Georgetown road barn as farmers arm themselves and threaten deadly force if raids persist.

Rowley Enoch Dole Solomon Daniels Georgetown Road

Resignation of Unordained Pastor at Warren Church

Westbrook Missouri March 3 The resignation of the Rev David Martyn read before Warren Congregational Church members where he served as pastor following reports he preached without ordination at the church.

Westbrook David Martyn Warren Congregational Church

Old Nantucket whaler dead at home in heart failure

Captain Valentine, a veteran Nantucket whaling captain, collapsed while clearing snow outside his residence and died moments later from heart failure. The incident occurred in Nantucket on March 3 as neighbors reported the quiet death of a longtime maritime figure.

Nantucket Valentine

Woman found dead in Amesbury bed suffocation suspected

Mary Healey, 24, single, was found dead in bed at 6:36 AM in Amesbury. Medical examiner attributes death to suffocation with her head under the bed feetboard. She had been drinking.

Amesbury Mary Healey

Fire Rages Through Toronto’s Yonge Street Inferno

A third major blaze in less than two months devastates downtown Toronto. Starting at 12 40 AM in Robert Simpson’s new seven story department store, the fire spreads rapidly, destroys Jamison’s clothing and Sutcliffe & Sons stores, and engulfs multiple adjoining shops. The Knox Presbyterian steeple burns and collapses. Firefighters struggle with debris and wires. Total losses reach about 1 140 000 with 560 000 insured, as fears of further damage ease after the blaze is brought under control.

Toronto Ont Robert Simpson Yonge and Queen Streets Simpson Simpson Building Queen Street Philip Jamison Yonge Street Henderson James Bonner Gentlemen’s Furnishings M. E. Brisley C. F. Adams & Co Imperial Bank J. F. Brown & Co Knox Presbyterian Church Simpson’s Philip Jamieson Ontario Arts Association Sutcliffe & Sons Knox Church Tremont House John Milne & Co J. Bonner Pythian Hall Gourlay, Winter & Leeming C. M. Henderson & Co

Venetian Gut in Two by the Sharp Ledge Disasters

The steamship Venetian lies wrecked in Boston harbor as Pilot Lawler explains he deviated from course due to a moved buoy and ice floes. He was forced to avoid a schooner and the vessel may be abandoned. live stock removed. loss estimated at up to half a million dollars.

Boston

Major Fire Ravages Salina Business Street

A large blaze sweeps the principal business street of Salina Kansas causing estimated losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fire crews battle the flames as the fire rages through shops and offices, with authorities assessing property damage and potential casualties.

Fires Hit Cambridge In Three Incendiary Blazes

Three fires struck Cambridge yesterday. At 9 57 AM a dwelling at 22 Worcester Street owned by Mrs Ann Shepard burned from hot pipes causing 100 dollars damage. A second fire at 24 Worcester in Mr E H Taylor's tenement was dampened by water. The two fires last evening were believed incendiary. A 7 27 PM alarm from Box 6 reported a blaze at 162 Main Street in a one story building owned by Michael Elston and Son with building material inside. damage about 200 dollars. At 8 52 PM Box 48 dispatched men to a rear Banks Street shop owned by James Reed stock estimated over 600 dollars with insured property. possible arson suspected due to threats by a noted woman.

Cambridge Worcester Street Ann Shepard E. H. Taylor Main Street Michael Elston & Son George Allen Clark & Co Banks Street James Reed

Bright Fire in Chelsea At 446 Broadway Livery Stables

The Chelsea fire alarm from Box 31 at 6 47 p m reported a blaze in the wooden building at 446 Broadway. The Odd Fellows Building Association owned the structure and it was occupied by Henry R Dyer as a livery stable.

Box Chelsea Broadway The Odd Fellows’ Building Association Henry R. Dyer Asa Livery

Fire destroys hay loft in stable with seventy five horses

Fire started in a hay loft of a stable housing seventy five horses and wagons. Police and volunteers emptied the premises quickly while the fire department confined the blaze to the hay area. Loss on the building set at 50 dollars, hay and grain insured at 400. Cause unknown.

Pulpit Fire At Orford Narrowly Ended In Escape

Fire alarm at Orford New Hampshire as Sunday school began. Mrs Mallon awoke to smoke in a room filled with kerosene soaked debris found under the sill during police inspection. Neighbors roused, all escaped as firemen arrived. investigation continued into arson.

Arson Arrest Lodged in Malden Case at Sister’s House

Martin J. Crowe was arrested in Malden on March 3 charged with arson. The complaint states he set fire to his sister's house owned by Mrs. Margaret Mallon at 56 Hubbard Street. Fire crews were alerted just after 3 a.m. by Box 4 alarm to the cellar blaze feeding to the first floor.

Malden Martin J. Crowe Margaret Mallon Hubbard St

Fire Destroys Orfordville Church Pulpit

The Congregational Church at Orfordville two miles away burned from a furnace under the pulpit. It burned through the floor and entirely destroyed the pulpit. All windows were broken and the interior was badly damaged by water and fire. The organ was thrown from the gallery and damaged. Loss estimated at 500 dollars with no insurance.

Orfordville

Fire in Water Street store destroys three story building

Norwich March 3 A fire starting from a defective chimney in the M S Neiman & Co bargain store on Water Street destroyed a three story wooden building owned by the estate of William Maloney. Three families in the upper floors escaped in their night clothes as the blaze raged for two hours. Total loss about 5000 dollars, partially insured.

Norwich Conn Water Street William Maloney M. S. Neiman & Co

Fire in Newtonville dwelling gutts first story

The Box 281 alarm at 3 40 pm reported a lively fire at 100 Cabot street Newtonville a three story wooden house owned by Francis J Hartshorne occupied by Aubrey Beauclerk The fire confined to the first story and gutted it The total damage and water loss ran to about 1500 dollars insured

Newton Wwooden Cabot Street Newtonville Francis J. Hartshorne Aubrey Beauclerk

Fire destroys Amee Bros. provision store at Kittery Point

Amee Bros. provision store at Kittery Point Me burned this morning. Contents of the store destroyed with loss about 2500. Insurance on building 1000 and on stock 600. Fire occurred in Portsmouth N H with report of damage only to the store.

Portsmouth N. H Amee Bros Kittery Point

Fire damages house on Lewis street in Lynn

A fire in the residence at 158 Lewis street owned by Isabelle Stevens and occupied by C. H. Sutherland, began at 6 30 this morning and caused $25 in damage. The cause was a defective flue.

Lynn Isabelle Stevens Lewis Street C. H. Sutherland

Derby hermit James Fitzpatrick found dead in hut

Derby Connecticut reports James Fitzpatrick, famed hermit, found dead in his hut after several days unseen. Once prominent, he endured forty years without a woman and fled any approach. He was wealthy, though his funds remain unfound.

Derby, Conn James Fitzpatrick Derby

Train Robbers Fail Near Antelope Station

Sacramento March 3 Two masked men held up the East bound Southern Pacific overland train near Antelope station shortly after midnight. They forced the engineer and fireman to uncouple the express car but were repelled after a brief struggle by the train crew.

Sacramento Cal Southern Pacific Overland Antelope Station

Weather Outlook for New England Monday

The forecast predicts fair skies in the morning for New England followed by local snow flurries in the afternoon or night. Winds turn northerly and temperatures fall, bringing a moderate cold wave across the region.

Washington New England

Relation Reveals Threats After House Expulsion

The sister of Mrs Mallon recalls Crowe, brother, who she says threatened to burn the house when expelled about a year ago. Police claim strong evidence against Crowe was found during a search but refuse to disclose details.

Crowe Mallon

Mancharged man throws man down stairs. victim dies

In Manchester James Welch allegedly threw John O'Brien down a flight of stairs at 34 Middle Street after a drunken row. O'Brien died the next morning from a fractured skull, eye and neck wounds. Welch, described as a long-time prisoner, was arrested at his mother's home. an inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.

Manchester N. H James Welch John O'Brien Middle Street O’brien O'Brien Welch

Boston & Maine Lynn station opens with first tickets sold

The Boston & Maine railroad new Lynn station opened to the public at 4 30 yesterday. Ex councilman Frank Adams bought the first tickets to West Lynn. Hundreds visited the two structures. The old building will be demolished at once. James E Manning, contractor, purchased it yesterday for 159 dollars.

Boston & Maine Railroad Lynn Bex Frank Adams West Lynn James E. Manning

Salva ce a: Easiest to use for children's throat relief?

The note touts Salva ce a as the easiest and most pleasant option for children’s sore throat, colds, and croup, claiming quick, effective relief. It emphasizes kid-friendly flavor and gentle formula as key selling points.

Boston & Albany City Ticket Office Address

The address listed is 366 Washington Street for the Boston and Albany City Ticket Office, indicating the location used for purchasing city tickets and related services.

Washington Street Boston & Albany City Ticket Office

Shipwreck on the ledge leaves crew in panic

The great ship struck a fatal ledge as the tide fell, tearing apart beams and braces. The bow and stern dangled from water as the vessel rested wrecked. Crew panic ensues, bags hastily gathered, while the captain issues orders amid loud confusion. No immediate sinking danger after the initial shock.

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