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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1895
Page
5
Publication runs May 6 daily in The Post restricted to feminine readers. One chapter appears each weekday with seventeen chapters total. Chapter 16 arrives Thursday May 23 and the final chapter will be published May 30. Guesses must be received by noon May 29.
The Boston Post outlines contest rules for a $100 prize with mail‑in entries and postmaster endorsements. It notes winner publication, eligibility for women and girls readers, and judge control, while narrating house and wedding‑tone events surrounding the case.
Mrs Reng and her sister investigate a nighttime disturbance at the house. Reuben ascends to the second story with Miss Moale and Mrs Beng and discovers a crepe veil hidden in a bureau, hinting at a possible intruder and spurring further scrutiny of the upper rooms.
In a lilac scented village Lois Lawton faces Jack Otis as he stops her to declare his love. She fears an unwanted engagement yet tries to delay. Jack traps her with a firm request for hearing his proposal and drives away after she struggles.
David Conroy pleaded larceny of a watch and chain valued at $67 taken from John T. M. Lynch at the Diamond Hotel on April 4. Judge Fessenden sentenced him to two years in the House of Correction, but he was never actually sentenced.
Lois confronts heartbreak after a cruel quarrel as Black Lightning crashes into an oak. Jack’s hired man Sam survives, Jack reveals love, and Lois faints then reunites with Jack at the Old Ladies Home with lilacs in tow. Mary Kyle Dallas.
The steamer Maritana sank after colliding with the Esmeralda ten miles from Armen Lighthouse at 2 a m. The Esmeralda saved eight crew members including the captain and reached Brest leaking. Eleven sailors remain missing presumed drowned.
The Danube reached Victoria with passengers from the missionary steamer Glad Tidings which departed Port Townsend two weeks ago carrying ten delegates to the Methodist conference in session here. The Glad Tidings was damaged by a rock and partially disabled.
An unknown steamer flying the French flag went ashore this afternoon at Pendeen near Land's End.
Ex Regent Hugh McLaughlin of Brooklyn has received the apostolic benediction from Pope Leo XIII in an unusual private document. The five by fifteen inch sheet bears the Pope's photograph and a blessing requested by ex Fire Marshal Lewis, noting the unusual nature of the papal favor.
Jeremiah Dorgan pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder in Police Court. He appeared without coat or vest and was remanded to jail awaiting a hearing, with no date set though a Saturday session possible. Maurice Lane was fatally stabbed on Saturday night.
Ramapo’s spectacular trial at Sheepshead Bay draws strong bets and rival wagers from Dave Gideon and Dr Gideon L. Knapp as Ramapo edges toward the Brooklyn handicap. Weather and track conditions loom over a race featuring Ramapo and Sir Walter with rumors of rival plans and nervous pre-race jitters at Jerome Park and Gravesend.
Bookmaker Jack McDonald called Ramapo the favorite at the post with Dr. Rice about 3 to 1 and Sir Walter at 4 to 1. The consensus among turfites is an even race among Dr. Rice, Ramapo and Sir Walter, with Keene’s Assignee and Hornpipe also possible starters. Rubicon and Lazzarone showed mixed signals in early trials while Ed Kearney and Declare prepared. Sir Walter’s trainer Walter Rolling plans fresh tactics for the Oneck stable entry.
The Massachusetts Floral Emblem Society held a Mayflower tea in Faneuil Hall drawing hundreds, with 600+ registering and most voting for Mayflower as state symbol. Notables included Governor Greenhalge and Mrs Ellen A Richardson, amid patriotic addresses, music, and floral tableau.
Jonathan Huntington White longtime member of the dry goods firm R H White Co died suddenly at midnight Sunday of apoplexy after a week convalescence from measles. He had been improving and his death came as a surprise.
A noted grocery item titled Sea Moss Farine offering 25 count packaging yields 16 quarts for various desserts. Receipts with each package claim value for cooks. Offered by grocers in the period.
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