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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1893

Page

8

Mayor McShane Credit Paine's Celery Compound Health Boost

The prominent Montreal mayor and M P James McShane attributed his recovery from a serious illness to Paine's celery compound. He praised its strength and appetite benefits in a testimonial to Wells and Richardson Co, joining other regional figures who report dramatic improvements after using the remedy.

James McShane Paine McShane Wells & Richardson Co J. McSians Montreal B. M. Couch Northampton Mass Wells & Richardson Company Mr. Couch New England J. E. Lambie Lewis Warner Hampshire County National Bank

State banks debate looms as bankers weigh proposed law

Several presidents of city banks have not read the legislative committee reports on the State bank proposal. They note the plan allows national banks to reorganize as State banks with minor changes, transfer assets as payment in stock, and require two thirds stock owner approval. One banker favors State banks but opposes State currency.

Post Legislative Committee National State Bankas Commonwealth United States Commissioners of Savings Banks National Banking Association

Sentenced for Life in New York Murder Case

New York news reports that Thomas Harris sey was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Martine after a second degree murder conviction for killing Thomas Mc Loughlin on August 1, 1891. The court action completes the trial record in this long-ago case.

New York Thomas Harrissey Thomas McLoughlin Martine

Norwich boat runs aground in fog off Eastern Point

In a thick fog at 5 am the City of Worcester, part of the Norwich and New York Temraporesus line, struck rocks at Eastern Point while entering Norwich harbor on a lighter up trip from New York with freight and passengers. Chelsea ferried passengers to the city, and City of Lawrence hauled the vessel off the rocks by noon. Repairs will slow service as City of New York replaces Worcester until repairs are completed in New York.

West New London City of

Reading Railroad bondholders oppose receivers certificates plan

A joint meeting in New York between the general mortgage bondholders committee and the provisional income bondholders committee, led by J Edward Simons and C K E Bretherton, agreed to resist receivers certificates and seek limiting any issue to current needs. Discussion did not address removing President A A McLeod as a Reading receiver.

New York Philadelphia & Reading Railroad J. Edward Simons C. K E. Bretherton London A. A. McLeod Reading

Torpedo Boat Cushing Refitted for Naval Parade

Newport March 22 The United States torpedo boat Cushing is fitting out at the torpedo station for the naval parade. The vessel will feature a bottle green coat replacing its slate color making it harder to spot at night. A signal must is added to display signals to a larger fleet during the parade.

Newport Cushing

Shipbuilding in Essex Rises With Several Vessels Nearing Launch

Essex March 22 activity at shipyards spikes as several schooners and a steamer near completion. Arthur D Story has three vessels for Edward Morris Fred Davis and Howard Beverly, plus four more in progress. Moses Adams builds a vessel for Gardner Parsons and another for Captain John Campbell. James and Farr prepare new schooners for Captain McLain to sail to the World’s Fair, with another planned for Captain Jerome McDonald.

Essex Arthur D. Story Edward Morris Fred Davis Howard Beverly Mr. Story Moses Adams Gardner & Parsons John Campbell James & Farr McLain Jerome McDonald

Talman Faces Fresh Policy Writing Charge in Newront

Newront March 22 George F Talman was today arrested and pleaded not guilty to another count for policy writing. Police say they have enough counts to keep him busy and bail possible for some time to come. He has staved off trial thus far and policy has been played up to recently.

Newront George F. Talman

Sun Insurance Company Stirs Debate Over Rates

The Sun Insurance Company of London, via Burge Hayes & Co, proposes to write risks at current rates while backing a rerating plan. Industry figures view it as publicity driven, arguing rates have risen too much and underwriters seek more protection amid recent conflagrations. Some say the move signals no real price drop. others expect no rapid rate cuts.

Sun Insurance Company of London Burge, Hayes & Co Sun Company Post Osborne Howes, Jr Board of Underwriters Continental Company Sun Insurance Company Howeston Postman

Negro Republicans Call for Oklahoma Convention

Guturini Oklahoma Territory March 22 Thirty leading negro Republicans issue a call for a convention of negro voters in Oklahoma City on April 12 to organize an independent party. It aims to start here and expand organization among negroes of the South and West.

Guturini O. T Oklahoma

Big leather combine discussed as price steadiness seen

Report analyzes rumored tanneries trust led by Thomas E Proctor with capitalization estimates from 50 to 100 million dollars. Leaders pledge no price hikes, only steadier markets, while critics warn of potential higher costs for leather buyers. Some see benefits for tanners and sole leather men if prices stabilize.

Combine New Jersey Boston Thomas E. Proctor Proctor Post Shoe and Leather Association the Post

Spring Suit Show Offers Wide Selection and Low Prices

A local display features last spring suits marked at 15, 18, and 20 dollars with more than 500 suits available. Styles include cassimeres and mixed cheviots for business wear, and dress suits in black cheviots thibets and Worsted fabrics.

Spring Overcoats Sale Opens With Bargains

Spring overcoats offered at half price including Melton and Kersey coats some silk faced and others not. Come early to secure the best selection and take advantage of the savings.

Melton and Kersey

Digging for Dollar Gas on Beacon Street

A large gang of men began trenching on Beacon street at Charlesgate west at 7 o'clock as Brookline Gas Company starts laying mains toward West Chester park. Workers also opened Commonwealth avenue for new mains, marking the companys first city proper work under its contract with the city.

Beacon Street Charlesgate West West Chester Park Brookline Gas Company Commonwealth Avenue

Who shall be chairman of the Democratic city committee

The Democratic city committee will choose officers in June after May cau cuses. Former chairman John H. McDonough indicated he would not seek re election. Among potential successors are Councillor James Donovan W S McNary and Joseph J Corbett of Charlestown. Committee selection will clarify future leadership.

Democratic City Committee John H. McDonough James Donovan Tion W. S. McNary Joseph J. Corbett Charlestown

Typewriter desks touted as essential office furniture

An office needs a typewriter desk to protect papers and save its cost yearly by guarding the typewriter mechanism. Paine's Furniture Company quotes the lowest price at 25 dollars for these desks in today’s column.

Paine

Surprise appointment of Frank Burke as Indiana district attorney noted

Indianapolis dispatch reports shock and indignation at Frank Burke's selection for district attorney of Indiana. Locals expected J W Kern, a Cleveland supporter, to be named. Kern opposes Cleveland. The Sentinel and News lament the choice.

Indianapolis Frank Burke Indiana J. W. Kern Kern Cleveland Wee

Advanced style of our famous Champion all wool

A brief note highlights a clothing item described as an all wool coat or garment under the banner Advanced style of our famous Champion. The read mentions quality fabric and brand emphasis without additional context or dates.

Barrett Faces Stiff Opposition in Seventh District Race

The Seventh district nomination battle pits Barrett against rivals from Lynn and Chelsea. Mayor Hayes and ex Senator Champlin declare opposition, while Wellman defects from a prior anti Barrett plan. Champlin warns he will back the Democratic nominee if Barrett is defeated, and Populists nominate George H. Cary. Lodge stays neutral as Democrats weigh Everett rivals and a strong candidate for the campaign emerges.

Sneaker Barrett Hayes Lynn Barrett Champlin Chelsea Messrs. Hayes Arthur Wellman Malden Mr. Wellman Mr. Barrett Mayor Hayes Mr. Champlin Chelsea Warrior William E. Barrett Mr. Hayes Cierent Willard Howland Everett Tooth Dr. Everett Hurburt John R. Murphy

Easter Spoons Shown in Homer's Window on Winter Street

Travelers on Winter Street see Homer's Jewelry at 45 Winter Street displaying Easter spoons in the shop windows. Chickens decorate the display as a local Easter gimmick. The ad implies seasonal wares are featured at the store.

Winter Street Homer

Exhibit of Old Patchwork Collection by Mrs Bergen

Cambridge collector Mrs Fanny D Bergen displays a patchwork and embroidery collection at Chauncy Hall School Boylston Street with quilts handwoven coverlets samplers and drawings of patterns. The exhibit runs Saturday 10 to 4 with a 25 cent admission to cover expenses and a related paper on the decoration motives will be read Friday evening by the Folk Lore Society.

Fanny D. Bergen Cambridge New England Netherlands Europe America Bergen Folk-Lore Society Chauncy Hall School Boyliston Street

Charles Burrill Dead After Long Fight Over War Quota Claim

Charles Burrill of Concord died at age 70 after a 23 year battle over the Burrill claim against Boston for war service. The case, once valued at over $750,000, was settled for 40,000 with Burrill receiving 38,000. He furnished 6529 men at 125 each and spent over 250,000 in pursuing the matter, aided by counsel including General Putter, ex-Governor Gaston, and Henry W. Paine. He leaves a son and a daughter.

Charles Burrill Concord Burrill Boston Vermont F. W. Lincoln Lincoln General Putter Gaston Henry W. Paine

A Charlestown convict freed by linen thread suicide

Aged 22 convict John A Markham, at Charlestown State Prison, was released from life by a linen thread tied to a board nailed to his cell. He fired at his wife about a year prior, suffered from mental instability, and was serving four years. He left a wife and four children in Springfield.

Charlestown John A. Markham Markham Springfield

Regro Gorvist Sold in Antebellum Style Sale

At the east front of the Mexico court house a crowded scene unfolded as the colored convict George Hardinz, 35, a convicted vagrant, was sold for six months for 19 dollars to a coal dealer after sharp bidding.

Mexico Court House George Hardinz

New York's Trial Trip Reaches Breakwater in Fog

The cruiser New York arrived at the breakwater at 11 o'clock this morning during a foggy trial trip from Lewes Delaware. She sailed out to sea again about noon, returning to the harbor after the test.

Lewes Dell New York

Yale Divinity School to Publish Annual Catalogue

New Havers, March 22. The Yale Divinity School will publish its annual catalogue this afternoon. It lists totals for 203 juniors, 31 graduate and resident students, and 18 others. Several new scholarships are offered for first time: five of 200 to graduate students with ability and eighteen of 50 to juniors needing aid. Special lecturers next year include Rev Henry Van Dyke and Rev Ed B Coe of New York, Rev S J McPherson of Chicago, and Prof L J Sanford M.D. of New Haven.

New Havers Yale Divinity School Henry van Dyke New York Ed B. Coe S. J. McPherson Chicago L. J. Sanford New Haven

Death of Reuben L. Roy I Cheshire by Morphine Overdose

Reuben L. Roy of Cheshire died at 6 10 this afternoon at Grace Hospital from morphine overdose taken yesterday afternoon. He was 64, a chronic invalid, and had been in General Hospital for years. He entered the dispensary and obtained the morphine before leaving.

New Lavex Reuben L. Roy I Cheshire Grace Hospital Roy General Hospital

Ten Hours a Day a Bill for Street Car Men

The State House debated a bill to set ten hours in twelve as a workday for street railway conductors drivers and motormen. Proponents defeated amendments and pushed the measure toward a third reading amid filibuster attempts. Other measures faced committees and varied opinions, including labor labels poll tax relief and park bond limits.

State House Senate Green Hampshire Friends of Judiciary Committee Boston Park Bar Rosnosky House Mellen Worcester Committee On Cities Somerville Total Board of Health Bunker Tilh Monument Association Inay Messrs. Pariger Besto Kueil Westfield J. I. Hayes Boton Howard Ross New Bedford Meagher Woburn Favreau Marlboro Judiciary Messrs. Parker J. S. Murphy Lovell French Pittsfield J. Hayes

Lynn Cars Change Time In Effect Tomorrow

Lynn March 22 A new arrangement in the schedule of the Lynn and Boston railroad will move the Lynn cars to depart Central Square for Boston at 6 18 and 40 minutes past the hour instead of on the hour. The change aims to benefit Lynn workers in Boston who prefer an afternoon ride in an electric car over steam cars.

Lynn Boston Lynn & Boston Railroad Central Square Turnpike

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