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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1892
Page
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Our office in music educates the perception of beauty with the Vose Piano. Learn all about it. call today or mail your address to receive our free illustrated art book. If you don’t own a piano, we have an offer for you. VOSE & SONS PIANO CO. 170 Tremont St. Boston Mass.
In Watertown on May 5 11 year olds Willie Reardon and Willie Clohessy played near P J Kellys stable. Reardon died from a brain wound believed to be caused by a pitchfork prong during a game with Clohessy who says it was an accident. No arrest has been made as investigators review competing accounts.
Small men in frock coats can buy all wool frock suits at seven dollars each, sizes 32 to 87, with 10 12 or 15 priced patterns including quiet mixtures, stripes, checks and plaids. A few sack suits available at the same price and sizes from 32 to 87. R T Army & Co 622 Washington street corner Essex.
A 1890s New Hampshire report recounts Cora Elwood, a young Maine cook, who falls for Frank C. Almy, later murderer of Christie Warden. Elwood loans him money, endures deceit, and may fund Almy’s defense, amid a story of romance, sacrifice, shame, and looming hanging.
The second trial of Trefechen for murder ends with a shocking verdict that divides public opinion. The case draws parallels to Graves and Herethen, with circumstantial evidence and alibi arguments contested. Officials pledge to pursue appeals, while jurors and authorities assess the strength of the prosecution and the letters used as evidence.
Washington May 5 The President renominates Charles W Ellison to be post master at Melrose Massachusetts for a new term Ellison previously served as post master in Melrose and is named again in the latest administration slate.
Ron workers push for a nine hour wage fight as Kendall's East Cambridge group supports strikers. Non unionists join the walkout. Roberts's Iron Works employs one man five boys while Cunningham's Hodges's Atlantic Works Campbell's Robinson and Russell show reduced activity or desertion amid the dispute.
In New Briary on May 5 Barrows suffered severe injuries at P. F. Corbin's factory after being pulled into a revolving shaft. His arms and legs were broken and he sustained internal injuries. doctors fear he cannot survive. Cutter whiskey shipped from Kentucky to Boston in export cars.
Washington May 5 General James R O Beirne and Thomas St John Gaffney of New York met Secretary Blaine at his request of the Amnesty Association of Ireland to seek federal intercession for the release of Irish American prisoners in Great Britain. Blaine showed interest but declined to promise action before formal legal presentation. Immediate steps will be taken to present the cases to the State Department.
In Bern on May 5 a young clerk named Bauer committed suicide in front of hundreds of spectators by leaping from a building parapet after showing signs of mental decline. A nearby physician and a police officer risked their lives attempting rescue before Bauer shouted he would die as his father did and leaped to the pavement.
Almy is again in the State prison, moved from Plymouth this morning aboard the Canadian Pacific express, arriving at 5:30. He slept soundly in the sheriff's custody until about 3 oclock when he was awakened, ate a light breakfast, and proceeded to the railway station with no crowd present. At the prison he underwent the standard commitment and was placed in his cell.
E B Ely manager for Coxe Bros and Co asserts coal is cheaper now than years ago though prices rose this spring. He notes a $100000 winter loss from selling coal at $3 a ton, but says current operations yield a small profit and denies danger to the public from the coal combine. He insists a fair price will prevail.
Elisha P. Liscomb, aged 89, longtime Lebanon postmaster and former allotment commissioner for New Hampshire regiments under Lincoln, committed death by his own action in Lebanon on May 5. He had been appointed by Governor Berry during the war to care for sick soldiers.
Forecast for Friday calls for generally fair conditions in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont, with Vermont experiencing showers later. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and eastern New York are generally fair with light showers possible in northern New York, followed by northwest winds.
Exeter May 5 The Hon Calvin Page counsel for Beckman in the Seabrook homicide case secured an order from Judge Carpencer for Beckman to be released on bail set at 1500 dollars. The court adjourned this evening.
Washington May 5 The Senate confirmed several nominations including United States Consuls Joseph A Jones of Massachusetts now consul at Aden Zanzibar Dwight Moore now vice consul at Aden Arabia and H P Mackintosh collector of customs at Newburyport Massachusetts The actions place these officials in critical posts in the Middle East and at Aden reflecting U S diplomatic expansion.
In Cincinnati on May 5 a fire at the Standard Wagon Company on West Eighth street caused the shaving chute to collapse and fall, burying three pipe men. They were rescued with cuts and bruises and one man is considered seriously injured.
At the Mansion House meeting London on May 5, a resolution urged the government to act now to promote an international currency conference. The call aims to coordinate global monetary policy and stabilize exchange rates among nations.
Louisville Ky May 5 In the RK G Don and Co trial for damages by Augustus E Bleher the court dismissed the case because there was no proof of malice.
Rockland May 5 Deputy Sheriff Willard Torrey of Norwell arrested John S Howard of Norwell for an assault with intent to kill Arthur Barnes station agent of the Old Colony at Hanover.
London May 5 The lockout in the Lancashire cotton trade has been settled with both masters and workingmen agreeing to resume operations on Monday.
A westbound Atchison express plunged from a weakened trestle near Revere Missouri amid a berserk storm. Injuries numbered in the dozens with many listed by name from Oklahoma City to New Haven. Rescue efforts succeeded as crews battled floodwaters and wreckage with forecasts of line closure into tomorrow.
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