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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1894
Page
1
The Philadelphia Horse Show Association begins its annual exhibition in Philadelphia and runs until June 2. Keystone State horses compete for honors and premiums with a strong showing anticipated in 1894. Our clothing stock in 1894 leads the market with a promise of improvements and a $15 sale with satisfaction guaranteed.
An 1894 Boston clothing ad touts Men’s ready to wear stock with prices. It highlights a Regent long cut Frock Suit at 16 50 and a Clay Diagonal Suit line with assorted sizes. Memorial Day sale emphasis appears alongside location near Hanover Street and Portland Street corner.
A Boston to Beachmont electric car from 7:07 pm left the rails at Revere station and was struck by Portland freight No. 261, causing minor damage but no serious injuries. Conductor Fernald led the freight. Motorman Shannon and Conductor Hanagan were aboard. ten to twelve passengers, including several ladies, survived with heightened alarm. The crash followed track relaying on Winthrop Avenue, leaving heavy crossing pieces absent and the electric to bounce over steam rails.
Annie Butler aged woman, once a dressmaker known to Boston elites, was found dead in her 6 Church Street room after a Saturday forenoon discovery. Neighbors describe a dissolute life, with alleged murder suspicions and promises of further arrests.
An item blends a bicycle and club uniform catalog with a murder report. Mrs McLaughlin found Annie Butler dead in a garish, filthy room, blood on the lounge and floors. Autopsy shows violence but no weapon. mystery of the lacerations looms as police investigate.
Peter Maher crushed George Godfrey in the sixth round at the Casino before 4000 spectators. Maher dominated from start to finish with a powerful left, a long reach, and sharp defense while Godfrey looked slow and awkward. The win drew cheers and a five minute ovation as luminaries John L. Sullivan and Jack McAuliffe joined the stage.
Ward 13 and Ward 19 produce lively meetings while wards 14 and 15 show little fuss as Boston Democrats caucus to elect committee members for 1894 95. The Board of Aldermen debates confirm appointments including park commissioner and city architect amid party tensions and confirmations.
Most appointments of the mayor are rejected in a chaotic session. Andrew Humbert Pickering and Doherty face rejection. Burke and Murphy sit on the table as Lee dares Witt to reveal his reasons. The council debates money for celebrations and patrols near Dorchester Bay. A new island home project and Syley’s contract emerge amid the storm.
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