Straw hats and hats offer value for all buyers
For non sea dogs one straw hat or a $3 stiff hat provides good value. The note highlights affordable headwear with strong price value.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
2
Duchess of Marlborough Attends Drawing Room Presentation
In London at the Queen's drawing room, the dowager Duchess of Marlborough was presented on her marriage to Lord William Beresford. She wore a pearl-gray velvet train with pink tint, silver diamond lily embroidery, pearl-gray satin, and point de Aujanian lace from Charles IX era. Her head dress featured plumes and large diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen
Duchess of Marlborough
William Beresford
Memorial Testimonial For Charles F. Loring Held In Melrose
In Melrose Town Hall a testimonial was held to raise funds for a memorial to the late Charles F. Loring. Willis P. Burbank of Lowell presided with speakers including Governor Greenhalge Hon. Samuel L Powers Hon. W E Barrett Colonel H A Thomas Hon. George R Jones Hon. Levi B Gould and Colonel F S Hesseltine. Greenhalge praised Loring and substantial money was raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Melrose Town Hall
Charles F. Loring
Willis P. Burbank
Lowell
Greenhalge
Samuel L. Powers
W. E. Barrett
H. A. Thomas
George R. Jones
Levi 8. Gould
F.S. Hesseltine
Nellie F. Sawyer Floated After Cargo Lightering
Schooner Nellie F. Sawyer from Perth Amboy to Portland went ashore near New Haven breakwater and was floated after fifty tons of cargo were lightered. Towed to New London she shows keel damage but no major leaking. Divers will inspect underwater damage to decide if she can continue voyage to Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Nellie F. Sawyer
Willard
Perth Amboy
Portland
New Haven Breakwater
O'Brien Declared Bankrupt in Libel Case Dispute
London May 15 William O'Brien M P has been declared bankrupt after failing to satisfy a judgment won by Patrick A Chance M P. Chance was O Briens former solicitor in a libel action against Lord Salisbury for professional fees. O Brien says he intends to retire from Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William O’brien
M. P
Patrick A. Chance
Brockton L P U Applies for Charter in Boot and Shoe Union
A Brockton meeting of the Local Plumbers Union transfers to the Boot and Shoe Workers Union proposing a national craft union charter. The Brockton group numbers about 1000 members and plans to formalize on June first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
New Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Four Mills Blast Kills Worker in Schaghticoke Powder Plant
A powder company explosion at Schaghticoke Mills near Troy New York today at 11 o clock killed Chauncey Lohnes and fatally injured Charles Crum. Other mills remained standing but damaged. Firemen fought flames as authorities began investigations into the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Schaghticoke Powder Company
Schaghticoke
Chauncey Lohnes
Charles Crum
Newichawanick Mills Raises Wages by Five Percent
South Berwick Maine May 15 The Newichawanick Manufacturing Company the state largest blanket mill and a 300 worker employer has advanced its employees wages by five percent across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Berwick
Newichawanick Manufacturing Company
Boston Bar Harbor train to run express May 19
Boston Union Station will offer improved service with express trains between Boston and Bar Harbor starting May 19. The 9:00 a.m. departure carries Pullman parlor cars and arrives in Bar Harbor at 7:15 p.m. The 7:00 p.m. departure carries Pullman sleeping cars and arrives at Bar Harbor at 8:15 a.m., providing faster service earlier in the season than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bar Harbor
Union Station
Counter Tenor's Noble Work at Gravesend Handicap
The ninth Brooklyn Jockey Club handicap at Gravesend on a heavy track was won by Hornpipe with Lazzerano second and Sir Walter far back after a surprising race day with few favored runners in the top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
N. Y
Hornpipe
Lazzarone
Sir Walter
Doggett
Spur
Reyel Santa Anita
Dr. Rice
Ramapo
Rubicon
Keefe
Cures it has made the misery it has relieved
The passage praises a remedy whose value is proven by use rather than words, noting how its aid to those afflicted has earned the title through practical relief and prevention of disease.
Hornpipe Wins Brooklyn Handicap In Dramatic Finish
In the Brooklyn handicap for 8 year olds and up, Hornpipe outsprints Lazzarone and Sir Walter after a late surge. Ramapo, Dr. Rice, and Rey El Santa Anita chased a fierce pace with Ed Kearney misbehaving and dropping back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramapo
Griffin
Sir Walter
Doggett
Dr. Rice
Taral
Rey el Santa Anita
Bergen
Rubicon
Midgley
Lazzarone
Murphy
Bassetlaw
Littlefield
Declare
J. Lamley
Hornpipe
Hamilton
Assignee
Keefe
Counter Tenor
Lamley
Ed Kearney
Penn
Golden Jubilee Observances for Archbishop Williams Begin
The Boston archdiocese marks Archbishop Williams fifty years in priesthood with a 10 a m pontifical high mass at Holy Cross Cathedral attended by Cardinal Gibbons and about 400 priests, followed by a 6 p m banquet at Music Hall for 1000 tables and 1100 balcony guests. Festivities include a mass procession, gifts from parishes, and a commemorative memorial book of devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Cathedral
Williams Celebrant
William Bryne
John B. Hogan
Thomas Shahan
Father Rossi
John Flattery
Nicholas Walsh
Connelly
McCormack
Hugh Roe O'Donnell
Bradley
Manchester
N. H
Music Hall
Thomas Magennis
Jamaica Plain
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick
Leo XIII
Mer. Satelli
John J. Williams
Greenharge
James Cardinal Gibbons
Boston
Horace G. Allen
Peter Rowan
St. Peter's Church
Dorchester
Mullally
Columbia
Williams
Cardinal Gibbons
Mgr
Satolli
Union Park Street
Byrne
Episcopal House
de Goesbriand
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Abbe Hogan
Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul
Carney Hospital
St. Patrick
Charlestown
Seminarians
Immaculate Conception
League of the Sacred Heart
League
Father Reid
S. J
Boston College
D. D
Church of the Sacred Heart
Dresden
Angelus
Reid
Messenger of the Sacred Heart
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Assault on Woman Reported near High Rock Area
George R. McIntire reports that an assailant followed his daughter home near May 15 in the High Rock section. The man grabbed her and tried to kiss her, but she fought back causing scratches. Police searched the area but the assailant has not been caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Eli Williams
North Juniper Street
Mary
Lynn
High Rock
George R. McIntire
Hamilton Avenue
Miss McIntire
Carnegie Steel Board Grants 10 Percent Pay Rise
The Carnegie Steel Company board in Pittsburg decides a 10 percent wage hike for 25 000 workers effective June 1, directly opposing earlier statements. The raise is reportedly connected to a and was first suggested by Andrew Carnegie after a cable from Mr Frick to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Carnegie Steel Company
Edgar Thomson
Frick
Andrew Carnegie
England
Carnegie
Summer excursion book from Boston and Maine rail line
A new summer excursion book issued by the Boston and Maine railroad lists summer resorts along its line and connections with routes rates hotels and boarding houses. It will be mailed free on request from the general passenger department or at the city ticket office 214 Washington Street Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
City
Washington Street
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