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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1895
Page
8
Thousands of remarkable bargains described briefly include spring overcoats priced from 2.55 to 6.55 and straw, crush, and bicycle hats from 3 cents to 90 cents. Also offered are shirts, pants, and men's russet and calf shoes marked at 95 cents to 1.45, with numerous other discounts.
A New York mother brought a three quarter inch, half ounce newborn to Bellevue Hospital claiming a live baby. Doctors, after examining the box, found the tiny mite dead, born late Saturday night. The mother, Mrs Mamie Cook of 861 Third Avenue, said she became a mother.
The National Council of Women of Canada debates bigamy laws in Toronto. Members from Aberdeen and five committees push reforms to punish desertion and remarriage abroad, noting current Canadian law does not prosecute such cases.
In Albany on May 27 the Court of Appeals sentenced Dr. Buchanan to execution by electrocution during the week starting July 1. He proclaimed his innocence as the court dismissed appeals and ordered Sing Sing prison to carry out the sentence.
The funeral for Hugh McCulloch ex Secretary of the Treasury was held today with simple services at Rock Creek Episcopal Church near Washington and a graveside rite in the adjacent cemetery. The Rev Alexander Mackay Smith and the Rev Da Aspin were among those attending along with many old friends.
Visitors tonight support a charitable cause with a fine New York troupe The Strollers presenting two comedies Mother-in-Law and Raspberry Shrub Sec at the Bijou Opera House directed by Robert C Sands. Tickets at Herricks Copley Square. Show begins at 8 30.
Charles A. Baldwin former Vicksburg Commercial publisher and Harrison era postmaster died last night by taking strychnine. He was about forty five years old. He lived in Vicksburg Michigan and was a noted local figure. The incident occurred during the early hours of May 27. Local authorities are investigating the death.
The Warren Line steamer Sagamore, severely damaged after last week’s collision east of Boston, will sail to Liverpool next Thursday for thorough repairs. The vessel will carry back three Scottish stowaways, John Boyle James Atkin and M Brady, who will return to the United Kingdom with the ship.
Durward Lely, Patti's leading tenor, gives a recital at Fourth Presbyterian Church in South Boston. The popular Scottish singer will perform mainly Scottish songs, drawing music lovers from bon and beyond to attend in full force.
Annie Madison a Pastern Tinware Company stenographer in Portland was struck by a train while walking to the ferry and died from her injuries tonight in Middletown authorities said.
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