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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1892

Page

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The Granite Lockout

The notice proclaims Cutter whiskey available in any New England city or town during the lockdown period, promising broad distribution for those insisting on Cutter.

New England

Balloon Completes Highest Post Ever Raised in America

Providence May 25. The Boston Post balloon is completed and packed for shipment. It will rise from the Common on Memorial Day with pilot balloons guiding wind direction. Aeronaut James K. Allen, son of James Allen, has 300 voyages. he recounts storms and near misses, but emphasizes the thrill and safety of balloon ascents.

The Post Boston Post Express America J. K. Allen James K. Allen James Allen Providence Lowell Troy N. Y St Johnsbury Dayton Boone County Columbus Fitchburg Mars East Providence R. L

Memorial Day Post balloon live pig coupon gag

A Post item explains a Memorial Day stunt involving throwing a coupon from a balloon instead of a live pig. Found coupons redeem for goods or cash from advertisers such as Emerson shoe stores, New Home Sewing Machine Co, Bay State Carpet, Joseph P. Merce Co, and others. Some coupons have time limits while others do not.

R. B. Grover & Co Emerson Shoe New Home Sewing Machine Company Bay State Carpet and Furniture Company Finn & Kelley Joseph P. Merce Company Irwin Arthur H. Atwood William H. Zinn Dickens John P. Lovell Arms Company McKenney & Waterbury Henry Norcross C. T. Meoar Shoe Company Estabrook & Eaton North Packing and Provision Company Hollander, Bradshaw & Folsom Young America Curtiss & Go John P. Squire & Co Howard W. Spurr & Co Black Wonder Gold & Silver Mining Company Metropolitan Rubber Company Mackintosh Covenant Mutual Benefit Association Covenant Mutual Columbia Lone Star Cotton Picking Machine Company Norris Piano and Diamond Company Bergner & Engel Brewing Company Tannhauser F. Carey W. H. Duday H. D. van Norden Allston J. B. Barnaby Columbia Fair and Excursion Company

Rothschild Scion Juliette Weds Baron Leonine in Paris

Paris May 25 Juliette Rothschild, daughter of Baron Gustave Rothschild, married Baron Leonine a noted mining engineer today. The ceremony drew Parisian elite and prominent families to the church.

Paris Juliette Baron Gustave Rothschild Leonine

Return of the Soldier James Sullivan to Roxbury Family After Eighteen Years

Old James Sullivan leaves the army after eighteen years away to find his wife and daughter in Roxbury. The man, now with white hair and aged, reunites with his wife, who recalls his absence since his enlistment after their child's death. The daughter, educated and self-supporting, meets her father for the first time, while Sullivan vows not to depart again.

James Sullivan Cenar Street Roxbury Eaton Court Mr. Sullivan Sullivan New York Roxoary Good United States Army Harrigan Philadelphia West

Carroll Wright Speaks at Labor Commissioners Conventio

Denver May 25 The annual convention of the State labor commissioners is in session with delegates from sixteen states. President Carroll Wright said foreign countries are beginning to understand the usefulness of an American Bureau of Labor. Regrets arrive from Samuel Gompers and Terence Powderly. delegates enjoyed a banquet last evening.

Denver Col State Labor Commissioners Carroll Wright Bureau of Labor Samuel Gempers American Federation of Labor T. W. Powderly Knights of Abor

Clothing Contractors Hold Secret Meeting On Press Strike

Clothing contractors met in secret to discuss action regarding the press men's strike. The association reportedly resisted deferment of mannequin employees and planned a response to the labor action.

Association Defereae

Ellen Stone and Tucker Arrested for Shoplifting in New Hampshire

Ellen Stone, 33, of Dedham, was arrested yesterday for larceny of $8 from Gene Manoire at Tenewle Place, caught in the act. Tucker, 81, of Plton, N. H., was arrested for shoplifting at Jordan, Marsh & Co store. property recovered.

Ellen Stone Dedham Gene Ma Oinare Tenewle Place Bnses Devantice Ne Icenad UD Tucker Aky Pl —Ton N. H Jordan, Marsh & Co

New Jersey Delegation Instructed for Cleveland

May 25 in Trenton the Democratic State convention named temporary officers and approved a platform instructing for Grover Cleveland for president. The crowd cheered the Cleveland plank as leaders detailed credentials and delegates at large for Atlantic, Bergen, Camden and Burlington counties, then adjourned sine die at 3 41 p m.

Grover Cleveland Cleveland Hill Committee On Allen McDermott Committee On Resolutions New Jersey Passaic Hinchliffe Atlantic County J. R. McPherson Abbott James Smith, Jr Miles Ross Bergen Camden Burlington Alton McDermott

Inquest Findings Report No Fault At Three Rail Fatalities

Chief Justice Parmenter yesterday released findings on three fatal rail incidents. Michael Murray died when trapped between a car and a post on the Fitchburg line. James H Connors, a freight brakeman, was run over on the Massachusetts Central branch of the Boston and Maine. Emile Pflock was struck by a locomotive at Brockton after not heeding a warning signal. No party was found at fault.

Parmenter Michael Murray Fitchburg James H Connors Massachusetts Central Boston & Maine Emile Pflock Old Colony Brockton Judge Parmenter

Boston Jeweller George H Richards Jr Shoots Self

George H Richards Jr a noted jeweller of 383 Washington Street died by self inflicted gunshot at his 199 Marlboro Street residence yesterday morning. Poor health and presumed temporary derangement were cited as factors.

George H. Richards, Jr Washington Street Marlporo Street Mr. Richards

Three North End Men Held Sailor in Highway Robbery

George Doherty Amery Beamer and John Ahearn three North End roughs arrested on highway robbery charge. It is alleged that on Monday night last two held Frank Olin a sailor while the other went through his pocket.

George Doherty Amery Beamer John Ahearn North End Frank Olin

Had Gen. Dix Been There

In Montreal yesterday three petty officers and five militia from the garrison entered Lorge & Co hatters and demanded removal of the Stars and Stripes. The flag was taken down to avoid trouble, and a similar demand led to more flags being pulled down at another store Pointras. Several other shops were visited and the American flag was ordered lowered. An investigation will be held by brigade major.

Montreal Montreal Garrison Artillery Lorge & Co Hatters St. Lawrence’s

Giolitti outlines reform programme in Rome

Signor Giolitti, newly appointed prime minister, presented the ministry's programme to the Chamber of Deputies. He aims to restore order in public finances, avoid new burdens on the people, reform all public services including the army, foster private thrift, and remove barriers to private enterprise by improving currency circulation, credit, and reducing protectionist tariffs to align with neighboring nations.

Rome Signor Giolitti Chamber of Deputies Italy

Lawsuit Aims At Leonard Case Estate Wealth

In Cleveland Ohio on May 28 Morris Case Velasco Case and Mrs Clemana E Yenkin of Marysville file suit to prove kinship to Leonard Case Sr claiming a family Bible shows relationship. They seek a share of the 15 million dollar estate from 1864 that mostly passed to Leonard Case Jr who left 15 million in real estate to the Case School of Applied Science.

Cleveland, O Morris Case Velasco Case Clemana E. Yenkin Marysville Leonard Case Case School of Applied Science Leonard Case, Jr Cleveland

New York Paving Strike Ends with Old Blocks Plan

A strike committee met Commissioner Gilroy and won permission to repave torn streets using old blocks but barred new granite. Contractors then employed several men, and the strikers appealed again, yet no action was taken. The strike status remained unchanged at headquarters.

New York Gilroy

Brooklyn Sunday Schools Parade Draws Seventy Thousand

A bright dawn greeted Brooklyn as nearly seventy thousand children took part in the sixty third annual Brooklyn Sunday schools parade. The march began at 11 o clock with seventeen schools represented and the children divided into twelve divisions.

Brooklyn

Burglars Break Safe at Standard Oil Office in Braintree

In Braintree on May 25, burglars forced entry to the Standard Oil Company office before dawn. They bored two holes in the safe door and blew it open with gunpowder, taking $85 in cash and checks totaling several hundred dollars. Local crooks are suspected.

Braintree Standard Oil Company

Bristol Drugist Dies From Chloroform Poisoning

Charles E. Bristol, a prominent Brremincuam druggist, died today after an operation due to chloroform poisoning. He served as vice-president of Ansonia National Bank and had been postmaster for sixteen years.

Brremincuam Charles E. Bristol Ansonia National Bank

Weather forecast for New England and New York

The forecast for Thursday from Washington on May 25 at 8 p m calls for generally fair weather in New England and eastern New York with light showers along the Maine coast and in northern Vermont and eastern New York. Southwest winds, cooler temperatures along the coast from Eastport to Boston.

Washington New England New York Maine Vermont Eastport Boston

Bedlam in Congress as Johnson Loses Composure

Washington May 25 The House debated sundry civil appropriation and a World’s Columbian Exposition exhibit. Tennessee’s Houk proposed 100000 to compile African descent progress from 1868 to 1893. Johnson of Indiana defended the President’s record and faced a frenzied, noisy scene as time ran out.

Washington House Houk Tennessee Henderson Iowa Holman Chicago United States Government Commission Woman’s Commission Bergen New Jersey Butler Johnson Indiana Richardson South Harrison

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