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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1892
Page
1
Seasonal overstock of odd pieces single rolls and patterns sold below cost to manufacture. Includes a wide range of fine carpets rugs and upholstery goods unseen elsewhere. Customers are urged to inspect stock to discover exclusive private patterns and potential bargains unavailable elsewhere.
Weather forecast from Washington dated October 31 8 p m indicates light showers for New England with fair conditions in the south portion. Eastern New York should see fair morning skies followed by possible light rain in the evening and night, with warmer temperatures and south winds.
In Milton Lower Mills Odd Fellows Hall a Democratic rally fills the hall after parades delay. William B. Rice, Carruth, and Quincy A. Lothrop denounce the Republican tariff and labor records while Frederick Bliss is criticized. McNary arrives to applause and thanks supporters urging rallies for Democratic nominees.
Harvard held fall freshman athletic games but many events were dropped due to lack of entries. The class team race saw four squads compete, seniors led by Hubbell of ’93 as J. Corbin’s team edged ahead then faded. Winning time 3m 32 4 5s with Storrs and Eddy posting other event wins and close seconds across sprints hurdles cycling and field events.
San Francisco on October 31 reports the famous English Derby winner Ormonde has been purchased by O. B. Mac Donough for 150000 dollars. The stallion will be brought to this city and placed in a stable for stud duties.
A 16 by 10 foot pane valued at 250 dollars smashed into countless fragments in front of 322 Boylston Street. Ten workers prepared the sheet for E. H. Smith & Co. new shoe store when it slipped from their hands, delaying the opening by several days.
A folksy warning notes that going out at dawn may cause rheumatism, then promotes Salvation Oil as a cure. The item reads like a cautionary proverb and product pitch from a past era.
Notice proclaims Gibson's rye whiskies praised for purity and flavor and suitable for family and medicinal use. It warns that only Moore & Sinnott labeled bottles are genuine, and urges purchase from reliable dealers.
Choate Burnham died at his residence 898 Broadway South Boston. Born in Essex in 1819, he rose in Boston coal trade and public and benevolent work. He served in the Massachusetts House and on the Boston Board of Aldermen in 1876 and 1877, on key committees. A Republican, he backed the Garfield Arthur ticket as a Chicago convention delegate.
Frederick J. Tutein camphor refiner and former leading musician died at Massachusetts General Hospital after severe burns from last Wednesday’s explosion at West and Jenny's on Broad Street. He had been linked with several major opera companies and leaves a widow and three children, Frederick J. Jr, Carrie, and Lulu.
Horace Disston, a leading Republican, deposited 10000 dollars with a Philadelphia bank to cover a Cleveland bet. William J Thompson, a Gloucester magnate, is said to back the Democrats heavily. Magistrate Durham wagered 10000 dollars with contractor David McMahon that Harrison would win.
Auction at the Glen Don Club rooms Saturday evening sold 121 tickets with premiums from 2 to 100 dollars. Charles E. Jennings paid 100 dollars for first choice, Frank P. Bennett 92 dollars for second, and John Henderson 25 dollars for third. The balance of tickets goes on sale next Saturday evening at the club rooms.
An advertisement proclaims Queen Olga Cigar as the best 10 cent cigar made. The copy markets a value smoke to readers seeking affordability and quality in a compact everyday choice.
A Crescent Athletic Club member from Brockton fought a colored man from Matfield in Mayflower Park last Saturday. Seventeen rounds were completed with the colored man prevailing by decision.
New York reports Lasker defeats Hanham for the third time in an irregular opening after thirty nine moves. Hanham offered a draw eight moves earlier, which Lasker declined.
Provincetown hosts a mass meeting at Town Hall with a band concert and fireworks drawing nearly a thousand listeners. George H. Holmes presided as Henry C. Thacher spoke on wage theory and tariff history, followed by Dr Joseph H. O’Neil arguing for Democratic policies and shipping revival.
Samuel W. Meachum writes General W F Draper criticizing tariff policy and the McKinley law for enriching manufacturers at labor’s expense. He argues Draper’s business ties with government show conflicting interests and urges dissolution of government partnerships. The letter ends noting public calls for wage protection and labor justice.
Robert Bruce a coppersmith fell from a staging at the new Court House yesterday morning. He climbed to view a distance of about eighty feet and plunged to the yard on the Somerset street side. Death was instantaneous. The body was taken by Undertaker Tinkham. Bruce resided at 338 Harrison avenue. Kumfort Shoes for men ad.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Bull s Cough Syrup removes coughs and colds effectively. It markets rapid relief, highlighting its healing claims and accessibility to customers seeking temporary remedies.
A widow, Mrs Mary B. Marean of Cambridge, killed her aged mother Mrs Annie E. Brownlee in a brutal act believed to be caused by insanity. The tragedy occurred at 66 Dana Street as neighbors described a ghastly scene with blood and shocked witnesses. Marean admitted to the deed and spoke of the motive as unclear, leading to a court inquiry and further details to unfold on the second page.
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