06 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1893
Page
1
The notice proclaims very low prices at the annual clearance sale to be held at warerooms. Doors open 8 A M on Monday March 6 to accommodate customers and avoid interrupting regular business. Purchases will be limited per person as last year to distribute benefits widely.
A serious fire in Cambridge damaged the Grant Building, a three story block on Central Square adjoining Union and Masonic Halls. Fire discovered at 5 20 am led to extensive damage, with estimates of losses near 60 000 and insurance coverage. The First National Bank and Yerxa Yerxa and several shops suffered heavy water and smoke damage. The blaze confined to top floor but reached second floor. owner of furniture room escaped with little clothing.
Post observers from Ames react to Grover Cleveland's second inauguration. Ex Governor Ames praises tariff ideas, while Postmaster Hart calls the address honest and promising for the country. J A Lane notes finance support, Wolcott comments on length, and others weigh in on party unity and policy.
Pueblo news reports a deadly blaze yesterday wiped out the foundry and machine shops of Lannon & Co in Pueblo. The fire caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage with insurers listed at 335000. No further details on cause or casualties were provided.
A local clearance sale promises customers can seize goods valued at over £500 at significantly reduced prices. Shoppers are urged to act quickly before stock runs out at the event.
Special to the Post reports the White Star freighter Naronic may be the first of modern merchant steamers to perish. Insurance repudiations rise as reinsurance offers are refused. the ship left Liverpool 22 days ago and is overdue. Captain William Roberts commands with 55 crew. cargo valued around £400,000 and $500,000 vessel cost. News from Britain cites rising rates and scarce word from other ships on the route to Azores.
The Azores lie about 600 miles south of the North Atlantic steam route as theories grow that the Naronic may be disabled and towed by the Italy of the National line. The Italy left Liverpool for New York February 11, is five days overdue, and could tow the Naronic if needed. Maitland Kersey of White Star weighs the scenario as marine insurance concerns rise.
Salem March 5 Catholics mark a new epoch as St James Church opens for services with mass at 10.5 o clock and the first use of the new organ A chorus of forty voices fills the building during Te Deum Archbishop Williams attends alongside prominent New England Catholics Father Alphonsus of the Passionist Fathers delivers the sermon
Wanouam March 5 reports that in a historic move the Waltham public library will open on Sunday from 4 o clock. The short notice highlights a rare opportunity for the community to access library services outside weekday hours.
Extensive drapery sale offers 200 half pairs of chenille portieres in new colors at bargain prices. Lot 1 at 7.5 cents, Lot 2 at 4 dollars, Lot 3 at 5 dollars per pair, along with window shades tenors and assorted silk damasks, tapestries, and remnants priced well below former figures.
Fire in East Bridgewater at 20 o'clock burned a barn on John Jones estate near the Catholic Church and spread to a nearby livery barn. The church, silver service, and gold chalice were total losses valued about 10000 dollars, insured for 5000. Residence of District Attorney Harris and others were endangered but saved due to snow. Fire suspected incendiary.
Mr and Mrs George M Sargent of Groveland marked their golden wedding on Saturday with a large gathering. Guests traveled from Lowell Haverhill Bradford Plaistow and other nearby towns. Four generations of the family attended and offered congratulations and gifts.
Fireman McElroy of Roxbury suffered serious burns to hands face and body while extinguishing a blaze at James W Tufts & Co soda fountain works 38 Bowker Street He was cleaning an engine in the boiler room when a lamp exploded and oil ignited his oil-soaked overalls His assistant helped but blistered his own hands A watchman intervened and extinguished the flames Then McElroy was removed to Massachusetts General Hospital in precarious condition
Wicuita Kansas reports a football match in Sedgwick City on Friday left George Harvey and James Keran both about 18 with serious injuries. Harvey died that night and Keran remained in critical condition.
Quality of Gibsons Whiskey, their natural flavor and absolute purity render them fit for family and medical purposes. For sale by druggists, grocers and reliable liquor dealers.
A cigar store on Market Street displays a broken arm bone, a rib, and a spinal fragment with inscriptions claiming Civil War remnants. Priced at 100 dollars, the exhibit provokes disgust from Post 5 Grand Army of the Republic and local citizens who call it sacrilege and threaten action if not removed.
Fair conditions dominate across Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with slight warming while a cold front may bring local snow Monday night. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut stay fair with southerly to southwestern winds and higher temperatures. Eastern New York remains fair with clearing in northern areas and westerly winds.
The funeral of Mrs. William Lamont Wheeler, noted authoress, who died Saturday in Brenunswick from injuries, will be held this forenoon at Immanuel Church in Mangyiile, N.
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