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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1892

Page

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Republican Ways in Denver March 17 Special Edition

Report notes a sensational Times article claiming a conspiracy led by ex Senator N P Hill and Griffith of the Sun to block Senators Tellers and Walcott and push a Harrison delegation to Minneapolis regardless of silver. The POST offers a special edition three hours later than any other Boston paper.

Denver Col the Times N. P. Hill Griffith the Sun Snators Tellers Walcott Harrison Minneapolis The POST Hach Morning News Boston

Count of 200000 estimates proceeds with candle count

A large corps of accountants work under H. G. Anderson to sort 200000 reader estimates for four Columbian coupons. The candle burned 355 hours 34 minutes 88 seconds as results are compiled. Wastes baskets fill while experts press to reveal the four winning figures at earliest possible date.

Fortune H.4. Anderson

Ireland's Big Day Banquet of the Irish Charitable Society

The Boston Charitable Irish Society marked St Patrick's Day with a business meeting at the American House electing officers for the year and a 155th anniversary dinner. Governor Russell attended the reception, wore a white pansy, and received guests. The banquet featured Stars and Stripes decor, a harp, and a large crowd of Irish Americans. The evening opened with an address by Governor Russell and included speeches by Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr and others.

St. Patrick’s Boston Charitable Irish Society American House James E. Cottier Thomas Ryan Patrick F. Sullivan Jeremiah W. Fogarty Edward A. Morrissey Charles V. Casey William B. Daley Thomas F. Taff Edward J. Flynn John F. Cronin William P. Cashman James Mulcahy Patrick O’connor Frank L. Wells Albert V. Norton John A. Noonan John H. Laughan Roslindale Governor Russell Emerald Isle James J. Cotter William &. Russell Nathan Matthews, Jr Butler

Green wave of Boston Post green edition breaks records

A Boston Post St Patrick’s Day issue floods readers with Green Papers in every pocket. The 114,931 twelve page edition shatters Boston’s sales records, outsizing typical weekday runs by 85,000 and delivering 58 columns of ads. Demand swamps pressrooms as 35 extra workers rush to fulfill orders.

New England The Boston Post Gilded Dome Post Boston Record Green Hotel Railroad News Company

Low priced oak bookcases with doors or without

Advertises white oak bookcases priced at 14 dollars with doors and 12.50 dollars without doors. Describes sturdy construction, lockable glass doors option, adjustable shelves, and top shelf capacity of 150 to 160 volumes. States Christmas pricing and catalogue offer by mail for 10 cents postage.

Louisville Lottery Offices Close Amid Court Case

Louisville March 17 one third of city lottery offices shut down while the rest remain open under manager James Douglass. Officials say they can do nothing until the courts decide the issue. no city action has been taken.

Louisville James Douglass

Murder Indictment Returns In Insanity Plea Case

In Cuiiaco on March 17 preliminary legal sparring in the case of Dr Scudder, accused of murdering his wealthy mother in law for her money, ended as an indictment for murder was formally returned. The prosecution believes this settles the attempt to railroad the prisoner to an asylum on the insanity plea.

Cuiiaco Scudder

Lads Suits at Loss Prices at Washington Street

We offer nearly a thousand lads suits in sizes 14 to 19 years with 33 to 35 inch chests in worsteds cassimeres and cheviots. Three fourths two thirds or half last season's prices. Suits that were 8 10 12 or 15 go for 5 6 7 8 or 10. Quick sale expected. R T Atuy Co 622 Washington Street corner asex.

R. T. Atuy & Co

Fake Cleveland Letter Story Debunked By New York Papers

A New York Evening Telegram claim that Grover Cleveland wrote a letter declining nomination for Chicago is labeled rot by supporters and friends. Ex-secretary Fairchild, E Ellery Anderson, and Provisional State Democratic leaders say the tale has no basis and Cleveland never wrote such a letter.

New York Evening Telegram Grover Cleveland Cleveland United Press Fairchild E. Ellery Anderson Mr. Cleveland Provisional State Democratic Committee

Ten Story Block To Rise On Bromfield Street Site

Heirs of F M M White announce sale of the estate at the south corner of Bromfield and Washington. New owners plan a fireproof ten story building rising 175 feet, 60 by 30 feet, with basement and first floor to house Wricht & Ditson’s athletic food sales. Upper floors to be offices. Fred Pope architect. Whittomb Wead & Co to handle the property.

F. M. M. White Bromfield and Washington Streets Wricht & Ditson Fred Pope Whittomb

Max Strakosch Dies in New York Home for Incurables

Noted impresario Max Strakosch died today at the Home for Incurables located at One Hundred eighty second Street and Third Avenue. The prominent entertainment figure was born in the late 19th century and had a long career shaping concert and theatrical programs.

New York Max Strakosch One Hundred and Eighty-second Street Third Avenue

Trial date set for Deacon in Abzsius killing

In Nice on March 17 the Deacon murder case against Mr. Deacon was scheduled with trial appointed for May 16. The proceedings name M. Abzsius as the deceased and indicate formal court handling in the case.

Nice Mr. Deacon M. Abzsius

Whitney attaches property of Boston man for 41492

In New York on March 17 Edward C. Whitney obtained an attachment against the property in this city of Joseph Davis of Boston for 41492, acting as indorser of eight promissory notes.

New Yorks Edward C. Whitney Joseph Davis Boston

Welch Granted Pardon and Freed from Prison

Edward H. Welch known as Chicken Welch is released after a pardon by the pardon committee. He walked out of the prison at eight thirty yesterday and returned to his father’s home in South Boston to start life anew.

Edward H. Welch Welch Lovering Boston Aftf Seretary Moseley Interstate Commercea Commission

Osborne case notes highlight hystero epilepsy claims

The British Medical Journal prints an editorial on Mrs. Osborne serving nine months for larceny and perjury. Letters from medical men label her chronically subject to hystero epilepsy and lacking mental stability due to physical causes.

London The British Medical Journal

Grade Crossing Tragedy Claims John Ryan

John Ryan aged 35 died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after a train struck the light wagon he rode in near Winthrop Centre yesterday morning. His companions William Campbell and Joseph H Ferguson were hurt. Campbell severely injured, Ferguson lightly bruised. Ryan's body was later moved to the morgue. all men resided at 1831 Saratoga Street East Boston.

John Ryan Massachusetts General Hospital Winthrop Centre Ryan William Campbell Joseph H. Ferguson Winthrop Ferguson Campbell General Hospital North Grove Street Saratoga Street East Boston

Lasters at Danvers Strike

Danvers reports Farwell Co. factory lasters strike after a fire. About 250 workers refuse to work citing the firm’s unwillingness to pay a price agreed before the incident. The dispute centers on labor terms and compensation.

Danvers Farwell & Co

Attractive Show Windows Draw Crowds to Pray Carpet Store

A crowd of people is seen at any hour in front of the new carpet store of Messrs. John H. Pray, Sons and Co. at 646 to 658 Washingon street nearly opposite Boylston street. The upholstery fabric display is especially striking.

Messrs John H. Pray, Sons & Co Washingon Street Boylston Street

Senator Quay in Florida as health worsens

Washington reports Senator Quay is in worse health in Florida and his family has been sent for. An unrelated line notes a home remedy, Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup, being bought in ease.

Washington Senate Quay Florida Dr. Bull

Uneasy Laeters at Winchells Factories End Strike

Haverhill March 17 J H Winchell Co decide to install lasting machines at once About eighty lasters employed today forty union new were discharged and forty quit in sympathy The firm plans to hire non union workers tomorrow to avoid disruption Mr Whitcomb says unions stirred trouble About six hundred workers employed Payroll 2500 weekly The Farwell Co strike ends with workers returning tomorrow after achieving a small gain The trade will move to Peabody end of next month

Haveruiy J. H. Winchell & Co Union New Winchell Mexico Whitcomb Danvers C. C. Farwell & Co Havin Peabody

Judge Sherman sentences two burglars in Superior Court

The judge in Superior Criminal Court yesterday afternoon pronounced sentences for Amil France and John Duffy. France received three years in the House of Correction for breaking and entering, while Duffy was sentenced to two years six months in the House of Correction for the same offense.

Sherman Superior Criminal Court Amil France House of Correction John Duffy

Young Men's Democratic Club Dinner at Thorndike

The monthly dinner of the Young Men's Democratic Club was held at the Thorndike last evening. Members discussed local and national politics in an informal session.

Young Men’s Democratic Club Thorndike

President Proclamation Tests McKinley Act Reciprocity

The proclamation reimposes duties on certain imports from Venezuela Haiti and Colombia and may prompt a direct test of the McKinley bill reciprocity clause in court. Advocates against the act will likely seize the chance to challenge its legality and policy.

Washington Venezuela Haiti Colombia

Weather Indications Threatening With Snow Friday

Weather notices from Wallaington dated March 17 forecast threatening weather and snow for New England on Friday, with fair conditions in Maine and northeast winds. Eastern New York will see snow and threatening weather Friday, followed by fair weather Saturday as winds shift to the west. Signals noted from Hatteras to Boston section.

Wallaington New England Maine New York Hatteras Boston

Fire damages home from kettle fat blaze at Chelsea street

A small fire at John Hegner’s 880 Chelsea street yesterday morning was put out by chemical engine No. 7. A kettle of fat on the stove ignited the blaze causing the damage.

John Hegner Chelsea Street

Widow Annie Walsh Found Sick and Destitute in City

Annie Walsh aged 23 a widow was found sick and destitute by police at 14 South May Street yesterday afternoon. Dr Fernald ordered removal to City Hospital where she is being treated for pulmonary disease.

Annie Walsh Polie South May Street Fernald City Hospital

Salvation Oil Leads In Market Margin

Salvation Oil surpasses competitors using foreign branding as it prices at 25 cents, signaling a strong value position in the local fuel market.

Salvation Oil

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