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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1893
Page
8
The ad argues premature aging results from stress and poor nerve nourishment. It cites Sir James Brown and Dr E A Smith endorsing Paine's celery compound as a cure for melancholia and nervous ailments, claiming it improves sleep digestion and mood and outperforms patent medicines.
The Puritan of the Fall River line defeats the Richard Peck of the New Haven line in a fifty mile course from Fort Schuyler to Stratford Light. Officials deny it was a formal race while passengers report the Puritan kept pace until Stratford Light and then outdistanced the Peck. The Puritan powered by eight boilers burning washed pea coal drew strong speed.
The Perkins Institution for the Blind holds commencement in Goston Theatre on Tuesday after noon June 6 at 8 o'clock. The program covers literary musical and physical culture with two graduate exercises and a kindergarten display by children including Willie Elizabeth Robin and Master Tommy Stringer. A fundraising plea by Harvey N Shepard seeks support for building debt and future maintenance. George S Hale presides and John S Dwight presents diplomas. Tickets available at 37 Avon Place. upper gallery is free.
The last seven days saw 259 U S failures and 14 in Canada per Dun and Co and EF Russell totals, 273 overall, up from 261 last week and 280 the prior. Two firms failed in the 260k to 300k range, two between 200k and 509k, but forty six exceeded 900 each. year ago the week had 198 failures, 18 in the U S and 13 in Canada.
Representative O Neil of Chicopee calls for a plain statement of his stance on the gas matter. He says he would force cancellation of the $4 500 000 note within a set period and, if not canceled, would revoke the Bay State Gas Company charter.
The May 26 report lists eighty three fourth class postmasters named to fill vacancies from resignations and deaths. Appointments include G R Chadbourne Harmony Maine Benjamin F Blagdon Wiscasset Maine Edward E Kent Londonderry N H Peter A Hallenbeck East Wilmore Vt S O Clark East Richford Vt Herbert G Porter Jacksonville Vt Edward D Plimpton Wardsboro Vt.
Chief Harris announces a sale of bonds authorized by the 1893 act. The 4 percent bonds accrue interest from March 4, 1893, with principal due in four equal annual installments starting March 4, 1886. Bids open Wednesday May 31, 1893 at the Treasury in Washington.
Bridgeport Conn May 26 Fire heavily damaged G M Gunn's Milford block. Gigby s drug store sustained about 2000 dollars in damage, Edward Clark's bakery 1500 dollars, and Gunn's Hall used by several lodges 600 dollars. Losses fully covered by insurance.
In Newport Rhode Island on May 26 the Rev Robert W Wallace was installed as pastor of the United Congregational Church. The Rev Mr Jubb of Fall River preached the sermon with several other clergymen assisting at the service.
Fire swept through woods at Fairhaven on the back road east of the Sulling property. About one hundred acres of woodland were burned yesterday in the extreme north end of the town near New Bedford.
Bradstreet reports 247 business failures in the United States this week, compared with 1177 in the last week of May 1892 and 27 in Canada, indicating a surge in corporate insolvencies during the period.
George R. Brine announces to the Winchester Democratic committee that he will not permit his name to be used in the postmastership caucus set for Monday night.
Salem Massachusetts February 26 Charles Tucker treasurer of the Old Colony Trust Company Boston says he is not a candidate for the office of collector of the port of Boston.
Peabody selectmen set a reward of 150 dollars for information leading to the detection and conviction of those who burglarized three dwellings on Lowell street Thursday morning.
Foxboro dispatch reports 12 year old John Belcher son of Benjamin Belcher was struck and killed by a south bound Old Colony railroad train at 8 40 this morning near Spring Street crossing Rockdale. The tragedy raises safety concerns for crossing areas in the village.
The House debated a substitute rapid transit bill offering cities and towns the option to permit an elevated railroad after consent. Critics warned of eminent domain abuses and long franchise controls, while supporters urged Tremont street routes and city action. A vote on the main question was set for Wednesday at 3 30 p m.
The Treasury Department purchases 416000 ounces of silver at varied prices from 0.8290 to 0.8298 per ounce. Offers totaled 741500 ounces and month to date purchases reach 3985500 ounces.
The rumor at the State House linked Sylvester Baxter, secretary of the metropolitan park commission, to a bill aimed at removing Superintendent Doogue. Baxter denied knowledge of the draft, suggested it was committee work, and endorsed the measure for efficiency in park administration.
A Boston law change prompts shifting management of public grounds from the Aldermen to a Park Commission. Doogue may transfer rather than be removed, with streets linking parks also moving to park authority, amid Senate and House reconsideration and governor’s concern. Local officials express confusion over the original bill.
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange completes enrollment of 500 names for its membership list this afternoon at the exchange room. Refreshments and music will accompany the event.
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster has failed and made an assignment. He lost wealth in copper mines gas street railway and endorsed notes for friends. In Findlay boom and Findlay speculation contributed to his downfall. The news causes paralysis in Fostoria business and sympathy from Washington officials.
In Cogswell Washington May 26 Republicans pursue excuses to attack the pension office While Rep Cogswell claimed no disability act certificates issued since March 4 records show five hundred a day and about three hundred seventy five daily this month The pension bureau is described as busy and producing better work than in years
Charlie Wah Kee, a Chinaman who ran a local laundry, was arrested and taken to Burlington. He had been suspected of smuggling Chinese into the area as several strange arrivals had been left by rail.
The annual meeting of the Lenda Hand clubs and orders will be held in the vestry of Park Street Church Boston on Wednesday May 31 at 3 p.m. Dr. Hale will preside. Reports and addresses will be given by Mrs Ormiston Chant the Rev Mr Trask of Springfield Mr Edwin D Mead Mrs Robinson and the Rev Asa Dalton D D of Portland Me
A public reception honors the twenty fifth anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Union reorganization at the union rooms 48 Boylston street Wednesday evening May 31 from 8 to 10 oclock.
A display of about forty prize dogs from the Anglo-American Kennels in Salem features St Augustine a V Liverpool import and world class St Bernard holder of the 100 guinea England cup. Greyhounds Gem and Southern Beauty poised for World Fair glory as other favorites Tiree Prince Regent and Comet II also shine.
Sergeant George D Yeaton of Division 15 is promoted to lieutenant and will assume duties at Division 14 this evening. He fills the vacancy from Lieutenant Rich’s transfer to Division 9 after the death of Lieutenant Benjamin Durgin. Yeaton, 33, a native of Epsom New Hampshire, joined the police force June 15 1883 and became a sergeant January 14 1883.
A Boston doctor, Dr Parker of 306 Columbus Avenue, claims ruptures varicoceles and hydroceles can be cured by natural methods without surgery or pain. He asserts training of abdominal muscles and reinsertion of fallen contents can restore support, with hundreds cured where surgery failed.
President Angell of the M P C A will give a gold medal or $100 cash to the person who does most to stop the 700 mile cowboy race on ponies from Nebraska to Chicago slated to begin June 25. The prize will be awarded by the Hon. Daniel Needham.
A Dartmouth man, E. R. Hayes, defeated S. I. Reed of Amherst in the first Williams Amherst Dartmouth league match this morning. Hayes won 4 6 6 2 6 0 7 6b with Reed hurt by net play. Reed struggled at the net. Hayes placed shots back of him.
Six races at Gravesend Long Island on May 26 feature Julien winning the six furlong opener with His Highness second and Chesapeake third in 1 1 4. Sykeston takes the mile and one eighth with Jack Rose first and Restraint second in 1 57. Vestibule wins the three quarters with Terrifier and Metuchen third in 1 15. Ajax captures the other three quarter race with Sir Walter over Glen Moyne in 1 14. Lowlander wins the mile and one sixteenth with Diablo second and Sport third in 1 48. Crossfire wins the five eighths with Annawanda second and Hindoomere third in 1 3 2.
Six races at Gloucester New JerseyFeature results include Gladstone first Turner second Walter Campbell third with 1:25.75. War Paint wins four and a half furlongs Calantha second Some More third in 58.25. Transit takes seven and a half furlongs Wallace G. wins Jack Star second in 1:40. Knapp scores six and a half furlongs Anncrean first Cartoon second. Minnie J. wins five furlongs Jersey second Cutalong third in 1:04.80. Simrock wins five furlongs Morrissey first Washington second in 1:07.
The Belmont Park Driving Association wrapped up its spring meeting. In the 2:25 pacing, George Sherman led Hadley Jr with Cedar Snag third and a best time of 2:19 1 4. The 2:37 trotting saw Germaine first, Albert second, Bessie R. third, best 2:23 1 4. In the 2:15 trot and pace, Sadie M. won, Aline second, J B Richardson third, best 2:19.
Athletic Manager Jack O Connell schedules three bouts with a possible fourth at the Bay State Club meeting on June 5. The program opens with a five round amateur contest, a six round 108 pound bout between Pam Brown of Malden and Tommy Keffernan of East Boston, and the feature 15 round clash between Jack Moore and Henry Morse of Chelsea.
The Cambridge Athletic Club hosts an amateur and member meeting at Holmes Field on Saturday afternoon June 24 with handicap events for members and open events for amateurs. Prizes include silver water pitchers for first place and a silver cup for second. entries close June 15 with Captain W. H. Dumbriskey at 20 Albany Street Cambridge.
The Louisville Chicago game postponed yesterday was not forfeited. By special agreement, officials from both clubs arranged for the game to be played in Louisville on Sunday.
A Frenchman identified as Louis J. Poitras was arrested in Woonsocket while attempting to cash forged checks. He had been wanted in Laconia New Hampshire for check forging and was taken to the County Jail. Laconia authorities arrived with a warrant and may claim him, and the local case was dropped.
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