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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1895

Page

2

Lombard Investment Co Plan Seeks New Corporate Reorganization

Rochester committee outlines a plan to form a new corporation to buy the Lombard general estate, raise funds from eastern and western agents, and transfer assets to preferred and common stock. Creditors would subscribe 10 to 25 percent of Lombard holdings, prove claims, and receive 6 percent preferred stock and future common stock shares, with loss certificates and new 4 percent debentures as options.

Lombard Investment Company Rochester Committee Lombard Concordia Company Lombard Stockoe Concordia Lombard Company R. H. Rochester N. A. Walker George Burnham, Jr Stimson

Paine Furniture ad touts solid oak 8 foot table

A brief notice urges readers to investigate an advertised solid oak eight foot dining table from Paine Furniture Company priced at 7.50. The item is described as superb and worth about twice that price, and the piece is presented as a solid choice for homely furnishing. The message frames it as a solid value for buyers seeking good furniture.

Paine Furniture Company

American Wringer Co. Catalog and Repair Services

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Free Medical Services for All Diseases Offered by Dewey Co

Free medical services, examinations, and treatments provided for 30 days by the Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street Rooms 7 and 8. Hours listed as 9 to 1, 2 to 5, 6 to p.m. Sundays 10 to 4. Also for sale second-hand roll-top desk and other items at Curtis, 104 Sudbury St.

Dewey Medical Co Boylston Street Curtis Sudbury St

Sealing fleet reports from shore and a pharmacy leader praises Hood’s Sarsaparilla

The Aurora arrives at St John s Newfoundland with 30000 seals after reporting Wolf Neptune Algerine and Greenland consignments. Freeman H Butler of Lowell Maine and Massachusetts boards of Pharmacy and associations praise Hood s Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and best seller in a sweeping endorsement.

Freeman H. Butler Lowell Massachusetts Board of Registration In Pharmacy Mass. Pharmaceutical Association American Pharmaceutical Association

Generous Boston Merchants Aid Newfoundland Relief

Boston merchants rally for Newfoundland relief with a $200 credited from a lecture fund plus $50 from programme advertising. They contract meat and flour supplies for the Halifax voyage, with North Packing and Provision Co donating a portion and S. S. Pierce & Co. handling flour under $2.80 per barrel. Additional sugar substitutes from Stillman F. Kelley & Co. include ten barrels donated as “A Friend.” A Halifax telegraph confirms free transport on the Grand Lake, and Gloucester fundraisers aim to raise about $1000 for cash delivery to Kidder, Peabody & Co. by Friday.

South Boston Allan B. Hudson Bethesda Hall Halifax St. John’s North Packing and Provision Company James J. Grace Lewis Wharf Skelton Newfoundland Grace S. S. Pierce & Co Stillman F. Kelley & Co Central Street Kelley Joseph Woods Postal Steamship Company Grand Lake Boston Gloucester Messrs. Kidder, Peabody & Co

Boston Ward Lines Redraw City Map Across Several Districts

The council committee receives a report on new ward boundaries for Boston with major changes including new wards in South Boston Jamaica Plain and Dorchester and the elimination of Wards 7 and 10. The plan redefines lines across many wards detailing streets and landmarks guiding shifts such as Ward 6 absorbing portions of 7 and 10 while Ward 8 gains sections from 7 and 10.

Boston Jamaica Plain Dorchester Putnam Street Bennington Street Waterfront Revere Beach Wood Island Park Central Square Border Street Boston Dye Works Charlestown City Hall Central Wharf Devonshire Street Milk Washington, School Beacon Streets Bowdoin Bowdoin Street Cambridge Bowdoin Square Chardon, Travers Charlestown Streets Charles River Bridge Beacon Street Beacon Joy Cambridge Street Charles River West Boston Bridge State House Tv Charlesbank Suffolk County Joy Street Charles Boylston Street Back Bay Fens Brookline St. Mary Street Pleasant Street Park Square Tremont Street Dartmouth Street Warren Avenue Columbus Square Boston Common Ward School Kneeland Streets Castle Street Harrison Avenue Broadway Washington Tremont Streets I Street Old Harbor Reserve Channel City Point City Point Ward. Most of the Balance of Ward 14 1 Street Harbor Lines Old Harbor Street Burnham Street Newman Street Dorchester Avenue Washington Village New York & New England Railroad Swett Street Old Colony Railroad E Street West Broadway Ward 13 Ward 15 Old Colony Ward 11 Ward 18 Ward 17 Brookline Street East Canton Street Shawmut Avenue Dedham Street Linden Park Providence Roxbury Street Bartlett Warren Streets Massachusetts Avenue Norfolk Avenue Marshfield Street Albion Street North Avenue Moreland Street Old Ward Rockland Moreland St. James Warren Greenville Streets Cleveland Street St. James Street Eliot Square Highland Street Hawthorne Fllls Thornton Valentine Washington Street Westminster Avenue Walnut Avenue Seaver Street Ward 22 New Heath Street Bickford Street Minden Street Grotto Glen Riverway Ward 21 Marcella Street Gay Street Providence Railroad Rogers Avenue Huntington Avenue Greenleaf Street Fens West Roxbury Carson Street Crescent Avenue Park Street Boston Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier

An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla is the only true blood purifier. It purports to feed nerves tissues and organs with pure blood to deliver perfect health and vigor.

Catholics Jubilant Over Ottawa Command in Manitoba Dispute

In a heated exchange the probability of the order passing unnoticed was discussed, with Catholics confident the Manitoba government will not dare reject Ottawa's command, which they deem the Queen's instruction. They warn that defiance would amount to open rebellion.

Manitoba Ottawa

Government cost questioned by ex grand master

Montreal March 27 Major Stewart Mulvery ex grand master of the Manitoba Orangemen challenges the government to compute the cost of subduing about 300 half-breeds on the Saskatchewan banks versus enslaving 200000 Manitoba inhabitants under church rule for a century. He says let the government count the cost.

Montreal Stewart Mulvery Manitoba Orangemen Saskatchewan Manitoba

Kissed the Delegates and Anti Confederation Rally in St John’s

A delegation led by R Bond E P Morris G H Emerson and W H Horwood sailed for Ottawa at 10 am amid a mass gathering of 8000 Anti Confederation supporters in St John’s. Crowds cheered as a pink white and green flag draped in crape was paraded with banners No Confederation with Canada Welcome Annexation. The crowd then watched the steamer depart to the Dead March in Saul. Meanwhile Northern School Board chair Godden warned teachers post March salaries would not be paid due to lacked government educational grants leaving schools to close or teach at loss. The Aurora steamship arrived reportedly carrying 36 000 young harp seals with six other steamers near ready to sail after a strong seal fishery season.

ST. John’s N. F R. Bond E. P. Morris G. H. Emerson W. H. Horwood Ottawa Anti-Confederate League Canada Saul Godden Northern School Board Aurora

Pioneers' Banquet Sees Veteran Pioneers Honor, Mourn Thomes

The Society of California Pioneers of New England held a large dinner at the United States Hotel with tributes to the late ex-President William H. Thomes. President Wells spoke, Victor McEvoy recalled the ship Edward Everett voyage, and Eugene J. Gregory of Sacramento addressed the gathering. Attendees included prominent members such as H. J. Wells, Cressy, Mitchell, and others, while John Conness was noted as absent in California.

Society of California Pioneers of New England United States William H. Thomes Henry J. Wells Victor McEvoy Edward Everett Edward Everett, In Which Mr. Thomes Was A Fellow Passenger. Messrs. Mitchell and Cressy Associated Pioneers of Revere House Pacific Coast Eugene J. Gregory Sacramento John Conness Society California R. Harrington C. H. Fifield William Russell Tolman Keith Sibley Mower Stearns Perkins P. D. Leonard Royce James Houghton Waterhouse Prescott Chipman Goodrich Bovey Browne Bowen Wadsworth Stumeke Foster Mitchell Morse Carpenter Ballou Pear Maynard Gregory Pierce Hayward Jordan Reynolds Stumcke McAvoy Robinson H. J. Wells Dole

Garbage Plant Hearing in Dorchester Injunction Postponed

Judge Knowlton opened a bill in equity from the Boston Board of Health against New England Construction Company to stop garbage plant operations on Gibson Street Dorchester as a nuisance endangering public health. Hearings postponed to April 9 awaiting merits. contract talks move plant removal to an island.

Knowlton Boston Board of Health New England Construction Company Gibson Street Dorchester Board of Health Babson T. W. Nason Nason & Proctor John C. Soley Nason

Resignation of Sir Charles H. Tupper Rumored

Ottawa reports little definite word on Sir Charles H. Tupper's possible resignation as minister of justice. Impatient colleagues reportedly withhold an official statement to persuade a recall. The issue stems from his stance on a remedial Manitoba school order and the proper constitutional course to seek a national mandate.

Ottawa Ont Sir Charles H. Tupper Dominion Charles Manitoba

Inter Seminary Alliance Holds All Day Session in Boston

An all day session of the Inter Seminary Missionary Alliance convened yesterday in the Boston University School of Theology chapel. Delegates attended from Episcopal Divinity School Cambridge Congregational School Dover Baptist Seminary Newton and Methodist Seminary Boston University.

Inter-Seminary Missionary Alliance Boston University School of Theology Episcopal Divinity School of Cambridge Congregational School of Andover Baptist Seminary of Newton Methodist Seminary of Boston University Mt. Vernon Street Tibbets of Newton

Manitoba Catholics Separate Schools Order Read In Ottawa

The Ottawa remedial message ordering Manitoba to provide separate Catholic schools was read before the House Speaker. Forty eight hours must pass before discussion in Parliament, potentially bringing the issue up at a night session on Thursday. The premier was asked if there was any...

Winnipeg Man Ottawa Manitoba

The Thing To Drink Root Beer Ad

An ad promotes The Thing To Drink as Dr Swett s Root Beer described as better than quack medicines. It urges use during spring months and lists ingredients such as Life of Man Sarsaparilla hops and juniper. Available at R R depots and N E Botanic Depot 245 Washington St.

R. R N. E Botanic Ashington St

Trolley Road Officials Acquitted in Ten-Hour Law Case

Brooklyn officials President Norton and Superintendent Quinn of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company were acquitted by the jury after a two day trial in the Court of Sessions. They had faced charges of violating the ten hour law.

Brooklyn N. Y Norton Quinn Atlantic Avenue Railroad Company Court of Sessions

Sullivan to Meyer A Founding Row Over Fall River Police Bill

Ex representative Richard Sullivan writes to Speaker Meyer in reply to a speech at a Republican legislators dinner. He accuses Meyer and the caucus of delaying and prolonging the 1894 session, defends his opposition to what he called harmful city bills, and warns of the consequences of party leadership choices for shorter sessions and better governance. Sullivan blames Republican actions for a lengthy session and calls for reform in committee leadership and bill admission practices.

Richard Sullivan Meyer George von Ll. Meyer Fall River House New Bedford-Fall River District Bullock, Jennings, Simpkins & Co Jennings Simpkins George Randall and Rice Commonwealth United States Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston Speaker Republican Party

Actor's Deed in New York Murder Suicide

In New York City at 13 West Twenty-fourth Street a fourth floor room held the bodies of Amy Thill actress and Jack Bigelow actor both killed by gunshot wounds. A pistol lay beside Bigelow and two letters were found on a bureau. The preliminary belief is that Bigelow killed Thill and then himself.

New York West Twenty-fourth Street F. J. Mec Cusick Amy Thill Jack Bigelow

Public Institutions Report Details Inmate Shifts and Costs

The commissioners note a rise in inmates over the prior year and a drop in per capi­ta cost across all institutions despite $10,006 in extraordinary expenses. Total expenditures rose by $11,391 with actual costs $19,884 higher than last year, and income $8563 below 1893. Inmates numbered 4140, average per-institution counts listed, and weekly costs given for each facility. Deer Island calls for a new 40-cell wing costing $300,000 to ease overcrowding. plans also include reforms at the House of Reformation and separation from adult criminals. Superintendent Gerrish commends staff, cites disciplined operation, and notes gas manufacturing at low cost while suggesting electric lights for better cell illumination.

Commissioners of Public Institutions House of Industry Deer Island West Roxbury Rainsford Island Long Island House of Reformation Lloyd Lunatic Hospital Marcella Street Paupers’ Home Almshouse Charlestown House of Correction Alsmhouse Gerrish Boston

Dickinson Suit Over Incarceration At Danville Insane Hospital

Anna Dickinson sues for damages claiming unlawful confinement at Danville State Hospital. Defense cites Dr. Meredith testimony on initial custody. Cross examination shows Dickinson was an inmate a week before certificate filing. State Board of Charities member testifies about certificate receipt and Dickinson’s reaction at the hospital. Sister Susan Dickinson testifies to Anna’s temperament and disputes over earnings and support.

Scranton Penn Anna Dickinson Danville State Hospital Meredith Miss Dickinson Thomas Barlow Philadelphia State Board of Charities Schultz Danville Barlow Anna

Miners Strike Prep In Pittsburg District

Railroad coal operators in the Pittsburg district prepared for the miners strike after April 1 by adopting a 60 cent per ton rate for one year. A special committee will assist operators in securing miners who refuse the rate and manage operations during the strike. Some mines will resume work immediately, with output shared among operators serving a large lake trade.

Pittsburg Penn

Water Front Briefs From Boston to Portland Ships

The Boston schooner Darnell O'Hara arrived at Portland with 15000 pounds of halibut and 10000 pounds of cask valued at 2500 dollars. Crew shared about 125 dollars each for a ten day trip. Other notes include the Ada losing a rudder, Winslow Morse beached at Lynn Beach, and salvage efforts with Wesley A. Gove. Ships like Yale, Ve ses, and Frank Foster appear with repairs, leaks, or cargo movements. The dynamite gunboat Vesuvius was sent to destroy derelicts and patrol toward Montauk. The Alma Cummings wreck sighted north of 37N 66W.

Boston Darnell O'Hara Portland Ada St. John N. B Winslow Morse Lynn Beach Sorensen D. H. Smith Wesley A. Gove Minnie and Irvin Ben Hallett Provincetown Dixon Acteon Saxon Mystery Marquand’s Florence Burnham’s Plymouth Lockwood's Dock Oakland Simpson’s Dry Dock United States Vesuvius Barnegat Jersey Long Island Montauk Frank Foster Black Rock C.W. Morse Norfolk B. H. Cornell Fernandina New Ven F. B. Levitt San Pedro Rosario la Plata Alma Cummings Baracoa Philadelphia Port de Paix

Marriages Record From Somerville and City

In Somerville on March 28, Le Baron Emery wed Margaret Elizabeth Palmer. In the city on March 25 Arthur Moore married Maude A Harris as officiated by Rev James Huxtable.

Emery—Palmer Somerville George W. Durell le Baron Emery Margaret Elizabeth Palmer Moore—Harris James Huxtable Arthur Moore Maude A. Harris

Death notices from Boston area newspapers in March

Multiple obituaries listed with locations East Boston Waltham Lookout Mountain Roxbury Wakefield East Bridgewater West Quincy Wellesley Stoneham Dorchester ages from 3 to 89. Names include James S Bent Adeline Barnes Brown Albert Cooper Clara P Clark Caroline Augusta Chaplin Mary F Dunphy Isaac Flagg Charles A Fricker Harriet Hadley Joanna Hallahan. Funeral details indicate services and dates in late March.

Bent East Boston James S., Bent Brown Waltham Adeline Barnes Brown Leonard L. Brown Cooper Lookout Mountain Tenn Albert Cooper Akron Street Roxbury Clark Wakefield la Grippe Clara P. Clark Chaplin East Bridgewater Caroline Augusta Daniel Chaplin Charles Hayw Enton Dunphy West Quincey Mary F. Dunphy Pie Dean Isaac Flagg Congregational Church Wellesley Fricker Charles A Fricker Hadley Stoneham Harriet Hadley Hallahan Dorchester Joanna Hallahan

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Eady Methys Dental CO NTI Tremont St Masonic Temple Federation Committee N. S Wolf Neptune Greenland Ward Lines Council Hood Confederation Committee Pioneers’ Banquet Tupper Missionary Alliance Meeting Dr. Swett Hodges Fiber Carpet Co Scie Mass Sullivan Cobb, Bates Verxa Cunningham Corengdy Henry A. Mott Teddd Cunningham Mfg. Co Kingston, N.Y Public Institutions Gase State St. Exchange Kneeland St State St Boylston St Alex. S. Porter W. Hingston Devonshire St Call Bridgham Samuel Rodday East Sixth St South Hyde Park Fairmoun Ave H. M. Hamblin Everett John Reade Main St
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