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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1892
Page
1
George A. Hamilton, a drug clerk for Simard & Co., died this afternoon after taking an overdose of chloral to ease nervousness. He had been ill for several days prior to the incident.
West End Street Railway employees debate quitting or continuing current duties to win shorter hours. With 1500 conductors and drivers in the Pioneer federal Labor Union and allied Employees' Union, a mass meeting is set at Armory Hall to decide on action. Vendors report rising discontent and potential nationwide solidarity if the entire road is affected.
The institution claims all diseases can be treated as a science using a system devised by Dr. Burggraeve of Ghent Belgium. The method emphasizes pleasant medicines, quick relief, and wide professional backing with free consultations and defined office hours. Regular European and American graduates staff the clinic.
At Hohenstoedt Windhorst on Main street in Cincinnati May 16 Frank J Crance a salesman shot Hattie Hagedorn a 20 year old salesgirl then killed himself with two more shots Crance died at City Hospital at 1 pm Hagedorn survived and Crance had pursued her after she rejected him
James A. Montgomery, a known opera singer, tried to end his life in Saville's Hotel Bowdoin Square yesterday. He spoke of being tired of life after a deep neck wound and a razor was found in his hand. He was hospitalized in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Indigo dyed imported English blue and black serge suits offered by G. W. Simmons & Co. at Oak Hall Boston. Sold thousands yearly for ten years, all sizes. No other suit in the market matches them for value. price unchanged.
New York May 16 Special to the Post describes a perfect race day as the Brooklyn handicap begins under cerulean skies. Thousands fill the gates, racing officials harrow the loam and prepare a swift course while carriages, two seat rigs, and crowds surge toward the bull ring. The day features heavy betting, a Boston delegation led by Chauncey Jacobs pooling on Longstreet, and a field led by Madstone with Pessara Fairview and Portchester close behind.
A vivid race scene unfolds at the track with Longstreet Raceland Banquet leading a gleaming field. Spectators whip hats into the air as Russell rises in a dramatic stretch and Judge Morrow nears the wire amid roars and tremors from the eager north stands.
George Godfrey 175 pounds completely outboxed Joe Lannon Boston in four fierce rounds at Chelsea. Referee Al Smith allowed no fouls amid protests from Lannon’s seconds. Crowd of about 2500 watched as managers reported oddities in betting and the event ended amid heated discussion before a slow return train. (Continued on Second Page.)
More friends came forward to help Mrs Gould. A donation of one dollar from a Westfield friend and another from Gibbs & Stoddard increased gifts to a total of 9350, as seen by a Post reporter at 6 Sheafe street. Mrs Gould appeared pale weary and tearful expressing gratitude to the kind people the newspaper and its messenger.
In Tucson on May 16 the Democratic Territorial convention selected delegates to the national convention and endorsed Grover Cleveland.
Special to the Post reports in the paddock the blanketed horses are led to the track before the first race. Jockeys stride with water saddles and spurs while the crowd remains buoyant, expecting victory until after the handicap when misery and bitterness may surface as the race begins.
Forecast shows fair weather and cooler temperatures through Wednesday night for New England and eastern New York. Eastern Maine may hold steady. northwest winds diminish. Signals posted at Narragansett and Woods Hall, plus Boston section.
New York May 16 Special to the Post describes Little Major Covington riding the winner with unshaken poise. He claimed the mount was not winded and expressed quiet certainty before the final turn.
Special edition of The Postill provides Boston morning headlines three hours after appearing in other papers. Exclusive timing details offer delayed updates on events, markets, and local notices beyond rival publications.
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