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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1892
Page
8
An old Pearline advertisement urges consumers to abandon wash-boards and wash by hand with the product. It claims wash-days become easier, clothes spared, and washing can be done at any time. The copy highlights safety, package directions, and cautions against imitations.
Miss Anna Casey a Roxbury woman, later identified as Mrs Timothy Sullivan, swallowed most of a box of Rough on Rats after her husband failed to meet her in Boston. She survived after doctors treated her, but warned she would kill herself if saved. The marriage occurred last September in Providence and was kept secret from relatives.
A Boston Post notice previews Pretty Pauline Willard in The Westerner at Grand Opera House for one week and introduces Omene the Turkish dancer at Palace Theatre. It highlights Willard’s lineage and stage presence and presents Omene’s exotic harem informed dances learned in Stamboul with vivid spectator description.
On Saturday afternoon Joseph Smith editor of the Sunday Arena clashed with Dr Kreton over a disputed bill in his Merrimack street office. Smith swung a chair and sprained the doctor's thumb. the doctor patient responded with a blow between the eyes and Smith departed. No arrests followed though two lawyers offered to defend Dr Breton. An Arena bulletin later quoted Smith attacking the News staff and alleging the doctor tried to eject him.
Washington observed the sixty eighth anniversary of the American Sunday School Union with Judge William Strong presiding. Rev. Dr. James M C Rowell reported 1664 new schools, 7018 teachers, and 59551 scholars. Speakers included Rev J S McCullagh, Lu DeGroff, and J B W Chidlaw. Chidlaw’s Miami University diploma was signed fifty nine years earlier by Rev Dr Scott.
Boston audiences hear Miss Mary Ellen Ryan in McKenna's Flirtation at Park Theatre marking her Boston debut while Miss Gale, familiar from Daly's company, headlines next season. A letter from a Post reader urges moving Miss Annie M. Clarke’s Boston Museum testimonial to Saturday May 28 to accommodate fans and admirers.
A large importer of Fine French Laces is overstocked and offering bargains. Black Silk Chantilly Demi Flounces, 12 to 15 inches wide, now 12 1/2c per yard from 25c. Other lots and prices shown for yardage 19c, 25c, 33c, 37c, 6c, and 65c to $1.00. Also narrow laces, drapery nets and wide lace frouncings at reduced prices.
Richard M. Young of East Boston returned home after six months seeking a treasure near Panama's bay. He believed Peruvian government gold lay under water near a small island, but Chagres fever and rheumatism forced his retreat. He plans to try again if health improves.
The Boston Post reports a largely negative public verdict on the first degree murder conviction of Trefethen. Readers flood in with thousands of letters and a coupon ballot showing 160 disapproving responses to 17 approving. Jurors’ remarks fail to sway opinion. defense seeks a new trial with several new witnesses scheduled for next Saturday in East Cambridge.
The Grand Opera House stage was turned into a banquet hall after Saturday’s show for Samuel Brooker. About one hundred friends attended to honor him, following a presentation of a gold watch and chain by Charles A. Stevenson of the Kate Claxton company. Three cheers marked the moment before a recital and musical program.
The veteran group known as the Independent Boston Fusileers will parade on Wednesday May 11 the 105th anniversary of the organization Major Henry A Snow will command first parade since forming their new battalion Lines form at 2 30 p m and march through principal streets Music by the Waltham Watch Factory Band and a banquet at the United States Hotel
No. 3 Old State House under Mr L H Palmer grew into a popular Boston transport hub. Tickets for Shore Line express trains or the Colonial express between Boston and Washington could always be secured here.
Labor councils report success of the Saturday half holiday movement after May 1 in shops with fifty four hour weeks. Plumbers and steam fitters unions list members who have secured four dollars daily. Rails and boiler trades discuss railroad commissioner support. Negotiations continue with longshoremen and other unions amid bids for reform.
Letter from L Fairbanks of Boston dated May 7 defends testimony in the Mooney murder case. He asserts evidence was circumstantial but notes the defendant confessed after sentencing, admitting forgery of the letter and related papers.
Frank J. Kulley and Thomas Cockrell, both underage, were arrested yesterday for overdriving a hired horse owned by L. M. Maar of 42 Culvert street. They sped the horse at a dangerous rate, endangering pedestrians at Humboldt avenue and Walnut street crossings and damaging the carryall. An officer from Division 9 stopped them.
Daniel Connolly of Boston failed to secure a record from New York to his left as the Pigeon Flyers Federation board of appeals in Providence rejected the claim today. The decision was announced in Providence on May 8.
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