16 May 1894
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1894
Page
1
The annual convention opens in Galveston Texas with over 10 000 surgeons and more than 300 railway hospitals under their care. The event highlights a hospital system praised as well governed and efficient.
Frederick C. Pardue a Fort Trumbull soldier aged 25 was attacked while walking with a young woman in a lonely New London area. Pardue was shot through the heart and died. The attackers fled and were not yet captured by midnight as the Fort Trumbull garrison mounted a citywide search.
Lynn police break up a bold juvenile crime ring with eleven boys aged 11 to 16 arrested for stealing beer from Boston & Maine freight cars. Inspectors and Captain Burkes lead the case as more arrests are expected. Cases set for Juvenile Court in the morning.
In Boston on May 16 1894 a local advertisement touts fair weather and new ready to wear clothes at easy prices. Featured suits include a 17650 dollar clay diagonal three button sack with braid, 997 frock and sack all wool clay diagonal suits, and 1297 single breasted worsted styles.
Local listing notes a business at 90 Manover Street in Boston with reference to a sixteenth district or cross street at Portland and Washington. No further context or details provided.
Dr Rice ridden by Taral wins the Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend in 2 07 ¼ as Henry of Navarre leads early but Dr Rice overtakes near the stretch. Sir Walter finishes a close third while Doggett’s favorities fail to keep pace amid arrests of pool rooms operators over illegal betting.
A large fire destroyed tenement homes and the ball grounds at Berlin and Walpole streets, burning 160 plus dwellings and leaving about 400 people homeless. Four hundred thousand to five hundred thousand dollars in damage, eight injured, and no game or school in sight as firefighters battle the blaze amid chaos and displaced residents.
An ad urges buyers to gift a Columbia bicycle, noting sustained demand and that even in low mood the price remains favorable. It argues that the top grade wheel at 125 dollars offers better value than cheaper alternatives, appealing to prudent spending.
The Pope MFC salesroom and riding school at 221 Columbus Avenue Boston opens for day and evening hours. The listing highlights salesrooms and riding instruction for customers in Boston during the opening event.
A dramatic incident interrupted a Boston vs Baltimore game as a blue smoke plume erupted from the right field stands. Spectators rushed down, while play paused at the third inning with the score tied before Baltimore batting readiness.
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