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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1893
Page
2
Summer diseases like cholera morbus and summer diarrhea arise in heat and changeable climates. Avoid chilled sleep and unsafe foods. pure whiskey in moderation is urged, specifically Duffy's Pure Malt, claimed as a tried remedy.
A neat catalog from Jameson & Knowles Co of 15 Winter Street showcases fine shoes, with illustrated cuts of elegant footwear in black brown patent and white goods. The firm stresses its up to date fashion, reliable service, and a white and gold department, noting last year's business growth as proof of satisfaction.
Captain Manley of the Borderer will be honored with a gold watch for bravery in saving the Iceland crew. He refused salvage at Boston calling it a humane net. Chief Mate Bong will get a marine glass and Messrs Bouch and Silver a silver medal each. Presentation to occur in England.
A Prague despatch reports a mob of students assaulting Rector Professor Prazak's house, smashing windows and trying to enter. Police confronted the crowd and twenty arrests were made.
A Boston murder at Roxbury is reported with the victim identified as Squires born in Saint John New Brunswick. Police say this is the thirty fifth Italian murder at the station in five years and credit Lt Hanley for arrests. Antonio Sacco, an escaped Boston killer, previously lived in Lynn and is being sought by authorities as trains and avenues into the city are watched.
Gloucester on May 28 reports ex-Alderman Donahoe sought Halifax consul general role after learning Maine reporter Chick applied. Assistant Secretary Quincy responds by saying chances favor a Maine applicant, with Massachusetts as possible but unlikely, and notes the President’s disposition remains uncertain.
The American Baptist Union Managers elected J. C. Hoblett as president Moses H. Bixby as recording secretary L Duncan D D as foreign secretary Henry C Mabie D D as home secretary H Coleman as treasurer The legislative committee includes A J Gordon W S Apsay N E Wood Gary Bullen George W Chipman George H Harwood Charles Perkins E Nelson Blake and O M Wentworth.
The Marlboro observance featured an historical sketch by Deacon D P Goodale in the forenoon and addresses by past superintendents in the evening. Superintendent George F Nelson led the exercises, with choir music and recitations by younger members enhancing the program.
Chief Pitcher and officers raided four locations in Malden capturing about seventy five gallons of ale and twenty gallons of whiskey. Since February 1 he has had nineteen liquor dealers convicted and fined from fifty to two hundred dollars and six more cases pending.
Lynn Wheel Club members rode to Lynnfield with about sixty participants. The Fraternity Bicycle Club of West Lynn, twenty riders, went to Spot Pond Wakefield, started at 9:30 this morning, dined there, and returned home tonight. They plan a later run to Portsmouth New Hampshire.
This morning a new train started from Boston at 5 a.m. on the Fitchburg line. It serves West Somerville, North Cambridge, and Arlington, aiding newspaper workers and others needing late night travel to Boston. The express train stops between Boston and Fitchburg and should prove popular.
The Croker family long used heraldry with evolving crests from a 1475 grant to Edward IV featuring a goblet design and later a raven with a ducal crown. Critics joked about sparrows, while others argued that divine feeding was implied. The lineage includes a flower pot motif and a wheat sheaf, ending with a nonreversible collar-like crown on a raven crest.
The piece reflects on Queen Victoria’s nearly fifty-six year reign and compares her longevity with other monarchs. It notes her widowhood since 1861 and remarks on the vast social changes during her era. It uses a humorous aside about sanitary plumbing and ground coconuts to underscore critique of progress.
A late evening fire at 3 Centre street in Rutland rear of Miss N Mullins milliner and Brehmer Bros jewelers damaged several wooden stores. Losses include building 5000 stock 8000 and other shops damaged by smoke and water. all insured. Cause unknown.
Philadelphia managers present to stockholders and creditors a plan for adjusting the Philadelphia and Reading Company and the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company affairs. The plan funds the defaulted indebtedness and offers subordinate companies the option to accept or reclaim their property. Unanimous approval is required to prevent further litigation.
A major blaze in New Bedford alarms Box 21 early morning, burning the steam planing mill of W. H. Washburn and damaging Ullman Manufacturing Co buildings. Losses total about 40,000 on the planing mill and 25,000 for Ullman, with insured items and stock also destroyed. No wind aided the fire, and a large crowd watched as flames reached fifty feet.
Emma Gueterbock wife of Bernhard Gueterbock Staats Zeitung city editor was found dead with a bullet wound in his chest. She servant Anna Robson and broker C Otto Baese were arraigned as attorney Munzinger argued for discharge while coroner investigates. The police described a prior argument and claim the death may be self inflicted.
In Lynn on May 28 a mass meeting of Thomson-Houston Works employees discussed working hours and pay. About 3,900 staff largely favor fifty-eight hours pay for fifty-six hours work weekly, with proportional pay. An official states the company may concede only a nine hour day if extra help and machinery are added, though a strike is not feared.
New York park authorities face Baltimore led worries over courting in parks. Central Park police largely tolerate young couples with sympathy, but a recent arrest shows a couple fined and a sergeant warning lovers to beware of ardent courting in the park.
The Day Street Congregational Church in Somerville was filled last evening for a service raising funds for the new Somerville Hospital. Addresses were given by Mayor Hodgkins, Mrs. E. L. McLaughlin, Dr. Emma J. Peasley, Dr. G. W. Bryant, J. Warren Bailey and others.
The Produce Exchange marked enrollment of 500 members with Saturday exercises presided by President Francis Batchelder. Remarks were made by P. Frank Hennigan, Secretary Lovell and others, followed by luncheon and vocal numbers by the Orian Quartet.
Mr Billus tells architect no windows on the kitchen yard side of a new barn. The architect argues for light but Billus insists the walls stay windowless citing his eight year old son and the sixty four panes of glass needed. Chicago Tribune reports the exchange.
A Lowell Massachusetts testimonial dated February 10 1893 claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures the season tiredness after grip and other illnesses. It asserts the remedy restores blood quality appetite and health. The letter comes from the wife of James D Haley a boot and shoe dealer near Tower's Corner.
Senate met on Saturday to advance the underground wiring bill to a third reading with an amendment exempting low tension wires over housetops. Ratshesky, Baker and Merrill voiced opposition while Metropolitan Life Insurance faced criticism over policy practices. The House bill to attach a copy of applications to insurance policies was ordered engrossed.
Amherst College Church voted to extend a call to Rev. John E. Tuttle of Central Congregational Jamaica Plain. Born 1858 in Verry Missouri, Tuttle graduated Amherst 1879 and Yale Divinity School 1882, ordained 1888 in Westport Connecticut. If he accepts, he to begin next fall as College Church pastor and professor of Biblical history.
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