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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1895
Page
5
After a harsh winter the text urges Scott’s Emulsion as a vital nutrient for babies and adults with low vitality. It emphasizes cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites as a nourishing, digestible tonic trusted by physicians, claiming substitutes are inferior.
Bradstreet's notes partial improvement in general business driven by Congress adjournment and better weather. Gains seen in lumber and steel demand, Bessemer pig iron absorption, rising orders for cotton goods and dry goods, with widespread but uneven improvement across regions and sectors. Exports, bank clearings, and Milan weather factors cited as influences.
Vera the English girl who appeared as Psyche in 1492 publicly slapped Count de Castellane after he insulted her sister at a Thirty First Street gathering. Vera confirms the incident saying the count claimed a woman like her sister should feel honored by his lineage.
Weymouth and Braintree Street Railway stockholders voted to petition the Railroad Commissioners to raise capital from 40000 to 160000 for extending the line in Weymouth. A 25000 portion funds a power house. The Braintree to Shaw's Corner segment will open April 1 with power supplied on hire until their own plant is ready.
In Fall River on Second street, Henry Hart tried to move a stove when oil caught fire. Tom Bowden rushed to help as Hart jumped from the wagon. Burning naphtha covered both men, leaving them badly burned and in critical condition.
The British brig Scepter commanded by Dexter arrived in Provincetown from Porto Rico after a sixteen day passage carrying molasses for orders. The schooner John A Matheson was reported to sail in six days. Weather during the voyage was reported as fine.
Police records show five residences broken into this week, a highway robbery, barn theft, and various depredations in Somerville. Several residents report entries via skeleton keys. two suspects from Cambridge face hearings, while a Boston gang is suspected. Citizens urged to lock doors and install inside bolts.
A large amount of floe ice has drifted into Provincetown harbor over several days but caused little structural damage. The whaling brig D A Small dragged its anchors near the western harbor and nearly ran aground until Tug Peter B. Bradley towed her to clear water off Railroad wharf.
Lord Rosebery's condition is improving slowly in London on March 8, but recovery is hindered by persistent insomnia that reduces his strength and delays progress toward full health.
An enduring public notice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole true blood purifier. It claims superior curing power where other remedies fail and asserts it cleanses blood effectively.
The eighth annual deaconess conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened at Central Methodist Church New York with remarks by Bishop Isaac W. Joyce. Reports from Fall River Boston and Cincinnati homes highlighted charity schooling and missionary activity among Hebrews and Chinese. An address by Rev William N Brodbeck urged annual meetings and broader work beyond the poor, including mother houses and better training. Afternoon talks by Rev H C Weakley and others stressed practical Christianity through deaconesses in hospitals children rescue missions and city Pastors. The next conference was set for Boston.
An elderly note from Cohocton New York cites a claim that Warner's Safe Cure helps pass medical exams for life insurance. The writer, a lifelong insurance man, asserts personal success and recommends the product for kidney trouble patients.
The region theatre scene lists several new productions and extended runs. Tribye at the Park debuts Paul M Potter's Trilby with Virginia Harned and Burr McIntosh. The Bells at Castle Square stars Haworth and Ada Gilman. Dumas Francillon stars Mrs Potter and Mr Bellew at the Columbia is closed next week for Bowery prep.
New York manager John O. Bache of Union Central Life Insurance Co is not listed among Plymouth’s passengers, suggesting he did not leave New York. Company records, local remarks, and family associates indicate uncertainty about his whereabouts and raise questions about a mysterious disappearance.
A break in at Dr. C. C. Wilson’s house at No. 8 Newbury street resulted in the theft of silverware valued at 75 dollars. Police arrested Sidney G. Carson, 24, of 24 Waterford street, and John J. Walsh, 22, of 10 Gates street, for alleged larcenies connected to the case. James Cuddy, 42, of 22 Elery street, was also arrested for alleged carpenter tool theft, with items recovered from Fred Rowe and William Heider.
George H. Gardner, 48, was arrested by Inspector McKenna on a warrant for larceny of 200 dollars worth of watch material from FP Ripley. Gardner confessed to taking the goods and traveling to Boston to dispose of them he sold some of the material and used the money before realizing the rest was stolen from him when he sobered.
The steamer Rot terdam from Shields to New York ran ashore at Blyth and has been towed off. Her hull is damaged and she will be docked for repairs.
In Waltham District Court Judge Luce found Mrs. Margaret Caswell guilty of attempting to defraud W. H. Townsend, but the case was placed on file.
Washington reports the United States flagship San Francisco departed from Alexandria Egypt today en route to Jaffa to continue its Mediterranean cruise. The move emphasizes ongoing naval diplomacy and regional presence during the crisis period.
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