13 May 1893
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1893
Page
1
Local ad notes unusually low prices on suits and related goods with emphasis on value. Generous claims about hidden items and pride in children's department appear, indicating a department store promotional page.
About 1200 Boston area building laborers, backed by locals 15 and 6 and building trades leaders, threaten to strike over a wage cut to nine hours. An advisory board proposes 30 cents an hour for competent workers as unions prepare to act with the International Union's support. Business Agent Burke aids efforts while Secretary Keohone says the men are determined and will set a date at the next meeting.
Concord reports reveal a planned burial after Almy's execution, with authorities handling remains and services. The condemned man expressed consent while withholding relatives, while chaplain Wilkins faces repeated denials of access as prison staff prepare the gallows and associated procedures.
A Pythian Hall meeting appointed a grievance committee as the tinsmiths and sheet metal workers union prepares to demand higher salaries. If employers refuse, the group declares they will strike.
In a Midway scene with humorous diversions a Turkish chair bearer finishes prayers with water for his feet leaving shoes on the doorstep. A candy seller finds Hafiz weeping half an hour later after the galosh theft. the missing brogans seem to offend tradition and cause a local stir.
The note says the coupon count is nearing completion and the result will be announced soon. A young man who guessed 865 days is told to abandon hopes of the prize.
A newborn female body was found in the water at the North Ferry slip yesterday afternoon. The body was taken to Undertaker Tinkham's room and Medical Examiner Harris was notified.
The gas inquiry concludes with lawmakers poised to back Williams bills. Chandler and Dillaway attack officials and the privately run Bay State company while Williams cites common law against trusts and alleges fraud in gas sales and profits.
A cautionary note warns against errors in preparing Merlin's baby food and milk, promising the baby will voice disapproval if care is neglected. The proverb about slips between cup and lip underscores feeding safety.
Annie E. Smith fired a 38 caliber Merwin Hubert revolver at Havier Leonel Gonzalez in their Somerville boarding house. Shot in the hip, Gonzalez survived and will recover. Smith, a Nova Scotia domestic, is jailed. The incident highlights ambulance needs for the new Somerville hospital.
A traveling circus performer Professor Bachellor died of gas poisoning in his Tremont street arena lodging. His son, visiting from Kingston New York, found the locked room, gas odor, and the body. Medical Examiner ruled accidental death citing a loose gas jet stop cock and prior tobacco as possible factors.
In Cleveland on May 12 reports say the great sewing machine trust, arranged to consolidate five firms led by Standard and White of Cleveland, Domestic of Newark, New Jersey, Davis of Dayton, and New Home of Orange Massachusetts, broke up before completion. The planned capital was to be 12 million dollars.
Weather forecast for Saturday predicts generally fair skies in New England with showers by afternoon or night, except Maine. Eastern New York expected to be fair then slight showers around noon, with cooler conditions in the far east. Southeasterly to south winds noted.
The will of the late Rufus S. Frost of Chelsea was filed in Suffolk Probate Court. His widow Annie Josephine Frost and Nathaniel N. Thayer are named executors. The testator leaves his entire estate to near relatives.
Marblehead police chief Brocton announces enforcement of blue laws effective May 21. The notice warns residents and businesses to comply with the statute, signaling stricter Sunday restrictions and related observances citywide.
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