Dr Warren rushes home as mystery hangs over Majetta’s death
Dr Warren, father of Majetta Warren, hurries from Florida after the girl’s death from a poison mixture misused contrary to directions. The bottle reportedly contained poke root and aconite. Officials and doctors, including Dr Emily J Spencer, await word on the case as community questions linger.
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Dr. Warren
Florida
Milford Street
Majetta
Warren
Itvas
Emily J. Spencer
Candle burns count down to 350 hours in March 1892
A fragment from a Post candleing inquiry records estimates by Natick, Cottage City, Black Cape, and Cambridge figures on when a candle will extinguish. Reports range from about 168 hours to 333 hours with noon March 1 as the starting point, and letters from readers adding to the discussion.
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Thomas Allen
Natick
Charles L. Scranton
Cottage City
J.C. Fair
Black Cape
Cambridge
New England
the Post
Edythe
Sprague
Beacon Street
Chelsea
Mass
I. Ek. Barxarp
Boston Schoolhouse Fire Danger Exposed At Hearing
Edward Atkinson urges state action on deadly Boston schoolhouse fire hazards citing Dunn fire escapes and city neglect. He proposes state supervision, a dedicated insurance fund financed by special building taxes, and penalties for neglect to ensure safe egress within sixty days.
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Joint Judiciary Committee
Edward Atkinson
Atkinson
Boston
Dunn
Suffolk County
Funeral of Robert M Bailey at Dedham residence
The funeral for Robert M Bailey was held yesterday afternoon at 3 30 at his Dedham home. Dr Capen gave a eulogy praising his bright and honorable life, followed by Dr A A Miner of Boston. Bailey belonged to the Suffolk Club the New England Historical Genealogical Society and served as a trustee of the Universalist Publishing Company. He was also formerly a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
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Robert M. Bailey
Dedham
Capen
A. A. Miner
Boston
Suffolk Club
New England Historical Genealogical Society
Universalist Publishing Company
Neient and Honerabie Artillery Company
Examined and approved. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup
A brief notice proclaims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup examined and approved as a remedy used by all social classes. The statement emphasizes broad consumer adoption and endorsement by medical or regulatory oversight.
Governor Russell Attends Ex‑Pressmen Dinner Meeting
The annual Ex pressmen's League gathering and dinner at Young's drew 130 members. Governor William E. Russell and Governor Tut tle of New Hampshire were among guests. Officers elected—President M C Pettingill, Vice President H L Jackson, Secretary Treasurer R J Kely, Directors Jonn Wy Yapley Morse Dwight Starkweather Freeborn Ayer Marsh Weston Yenney Vance.
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Expressmen’s League
Young’s
M. C. Pettingill
William E. Russell
Tuttle
New Hampshire
Samuel Roads
Henry M. Whitney
Harvey E. Shepard
Andrew Bunton
Manchester
N. H
Perry Brush
G. H. Johnson
Georgetown
Alger
Cambridge
Mission Church Fire and Death Scoop Leads Post
The Post reports a big fire at Mission Church and details a mysterious death of Majetta Spencer. Competing papers wake later, as The Post leads with the news in early editions yesterday.
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the Post
Mission Church
The
Post
Majetta Spencer
Tariff Atar Proved by McKinley Bill In House Speech
In Washinton House debate Mr McMillin of Tennessee attacked the tariff policy, citing that last Congress spent heavily and raised taxes. He argued for lower taxes and spending, noting the wool tariff's effect on prices and wages. He cited a drop in sheep farming east of the Mississippi and questioned the benefits claimed by tariff advocates.
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Washieton
House
McMillin
Tennessee
Blount
Georgia
Congress
United States
Committee On Ways and Means
Mr. McMillin
Missouri
Mississippi
Six-Storied Oak Chiffoniere Attracts Attention
The advertisement touts a six storied oak chifoniere priced at 12 735 with deep drawers brass trimmings and sturdy casters. It promotes wardrobe organization from hats to bottles and notes the unit’s height near five feet plus its utility as a dressing cabinet or closet. A general furniture catalogue can be mailed for a small postage fee.
Bishop Brooks Leads Confirmations at Longwood Church
Bishop Brooks preached on the power of sin at the Church of Our Saviour in Longwood Brookline and administered the rite of confirmation to thirteen communicants as a large congregation listened.
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Brooks
Church of Our Saviour
Longwood
Brookline
Explosion at Middleboro Gas Works Injures Gibbs
An explosion and slight blaze at the Middleboro Gas Works today injured Abial Gibbs who suffered severe burns to the face head and arms. An alarm was rung but the fire was extinguished without firefighting department help.
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Mippesoto
Middleboro Gas Works
Abial Gibbs
Double Scull Championship Match Set For Decoration Day
Newark reports George H. Hosmer to race ex-Champion Hanlan and O Connor for the world double scull title with Teemer as Hosmer partner. The race is to be rowed at Point of Pines near Boston on Decoration Day. A Boston donor gives 300 dollars to the Egypt Exploration Fund, the largest New England gift, aiding the illustrated memoir and annual report.
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Newark
N. J
George H. Hosmer
Hanlan and
O'Connor
Teemer
Hosmer
Point of Pines
Boston
Egypt Exploration Fund
W. C. Winslow
Bostovian
New England
Coffee substitutes and sluggish drinkers advised
Ayer’s Hygienic Coffee Substitute is recommended to avoid sluggishness associated with coffee drinkers. The note suggests switching to the substitute for improved alertness and daily energy.
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Ayer
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