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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
7
The contest runs from May 6 with one chapter published each weekday. Seventeen chapters total with chapter 16 due Thursday May 23 and the final chapter on Thursday May 30. Guesses accepted until 12 noon Wednesday May 29. after that guesses will not be read.
The Boston Post outlines a prize story contest for women and girls with mail entry only. It explains indorsed dates from postmasters, judging authority, publication of winners, and conditions while noting entry is open to readers and their families.
Reuben arranges a discreet social visit at the Reng home to usher Robbins and escort two widows to an outing amid a downpour. A torn veil and a staged charity tone hide a ruse, as Miss Moale accepts the crape and the trio depart in a cab for the planned evening.
A prospector recalls a mining camp tale from Gunnison Country about Shorty and Nick. Shorty cherishes burros and fights. Nick sends money home to help his parents. A dog named Jack and a storm trigger a tense moment amid suspicions of a prank.
In a snowbound gulch Nick finds Shorty starving himself to feed his burros. After Shorty’s dog Jack leads Nick to the cabin, Nick shares food and warmth. Shorty begs forgiveness and finally offers a portion of a carcass as thanks, a humble, giving ending. Edith Sessions Tupper.
Mrs Mary Logan of Cambridgeport told Station 12 in South Boston she and her husband from Portland Me separated after a quarrel and two of their children vanished recently. Officers questioned residents on I street but all denied any children staying there in the past month.
In City Hall School Chelsea Mrs Venables president of the Wympdausis Club presented a large flag for the building and eight small silk flags for each room. Eight girls received the small flags and Rev R Perry Bush accepted for the school committee. The pupils sang The Star Spangled Banner and America then saluted the flag in the yard as the large flag flew.
Lynn announces the formal opening of a new emergency hospital on Tower Hill. The North Shore Club donated eighteen beds and clothing to equip the institution. A superintendent and trained nursing staff are in place and three applications for admission have been received for the contagious diseases hospital.
The piece reports Brooklyn Postmaster Coveney considering a rule requiring hat tips by letter carriers as Boston postal workers weigh acceptance. Officials cite discipline, dignity, and smoother conduct, while carriers split between readiness to comply and desire for independence. A pending federal order could extend the rule nationwide.
A prominent speaker touts whiskey as a remedy for fatigue and low vitality. He asserts that Duffy's Pure Malt is the only pure whiskey doctors recommend, claiming it stimulates the system, aids digestion, and restores rest without impurities.
A Boston merchant proposes one week of American Week where retailers display only American manufactured goods. The idea, praised by the Dry Goods Economist, calls for hiding imported labels and using the Stars and Stripes to celebrate domestic industry, with souvenirs and broad adoption by merchants nationwide.
The Appleton Cycle Club schedules a May 19 ride to South Framingham from 9 30 a m and a May 26 ride to Waltham plus Decoration Day events including L A W parade and Waltham races. A pool and whist tournament progress is noted with leaders and upcoming committee appointments. Falcon racing team and Castle Square involvement are highlighted along with various road races, treasurer election, and track trainings across Boston area clubs.
At a Boston Paper Trade Association meeting held at Train Smith Co office J Richard Carter Charles A Dean H M Whitney Edward H Haskell George W Wheelwright and James B Forsyth were chosen to represent the trade at the funeral for Josiah Parker Higgins of Higgins Snow Co former two year president of the association. Resolutions praising Higgins's ability and worth were adopted acknowledging the trade's deep loss.
Jonathan H. White was buried yesterday afternoon from a Clinton Road home at the corner of Summer Road in Brookline. The private service was attended only by near friends and relatives, with Rev. Dr. Clark of the Central Congregational Church in Boston officiating.
Portable 25 cent package yields 16 quarts of dessert dishes with receipts included. Grocers advertise Nutritious economical Sea Moss Farine for wide meal use.
The union closed its two days annual convention in this city yesterday selecting Eugene Betters as president from Washington DC and Charles M. Johnson of New York as vice president. Terence L. Mahan of Boston was secretary and treasurer with Archie Gibson of Philadelphia named organizer and James J. Nagle of Boston and Benjamin F. Harris of New York as executive council members.
Within the last two days sneak thieves entered No 12 St James street and stole a winter overcoat a spring overcoat and gold link cuff buttons belonging to L A Pitluca. They also took 25 from Mrs H B Cole and 9 from Mrs N Naughn.
A fire destroyed the kerosene factory of the Rothschilds at Baku along with several oil reservoirs and other property causing heavy damage.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit bicycle trip descriptions within 100 miles of Boston for a chance at prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars. Entries must include clear routes, may include maps or diagrams, and should be under 1000 words. Send name and address to Bicycle Trips, Bicycle Department, the Post.
The Post invites designs for a lady bicycle suit with full description and a sketch or photo. Leading Boston tailors may win the prize or receive cash. Wheelwomen are urged to submit photographs, with names and addresses of competitors sent to the Woman's Costume Bicycle Department.
One hundred workers from Shepard, Norwell & Co. attended Sidney Grundy's The Arabian Nights at the Park on a company outing. The performance benefited the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital.
Physicians prescribe the remedies in Ripans Tabules though they find the tabulated form more convenient accurate and affordable. The endorsement notes that the Tabules retain the remedies' value while offering easier use.
In South Boston Lucy Young aged 1 year 9 months 22 days died of pneumonia at home of Emma H and Walter L Young. In Chelsea Edwin Davenport aged 69 years 3 months 23 days died May 14 with services at 2 30 p m at 87 Poplar street. No flowers.
Washington reports a breakdown in talks over unified sealery regulations as Britain refuses to reenact last year’s ban on firearms north of the thirty-fifth parallel during the closed season. U S officials warn of devastating effects on seals and enforcement challenges while revenue cutter Grant prepares to sail from Port Townsend for North Pacific duties to relay orders to Commander Hooper aboard the Rush.
Hon. B. B. Smalley of Vermont testified in Washington that he did not come at Haselton’s request and that the State Department will not change its stance. He said Haselton, United States minister to Venezuela, must resign, expressing regret at the development.
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