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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1895
Page
5
Ozro A. Wiggin and Charles B Davis unveil a rock face on Prospect Hill named Eleanor by Wiggin. The pair describe rival claims to the find amid public astonishment and plan further discoveries to keep Wiggin ahead.
The article notes a man painting forty pictures in days, describes a public phenomenon near Waltham, and presents an exclusive interview with Mr. Davis given to the Post. It questions whose eye witnessed the event and frames the tale as a plain report of the afternoon at 3 11.
On a Prospect Mountain sketching trip October 17 Mr. Davis recalls inviting Ozra Albert Wiggin to join him. They had recently worked together in the White Mountains and followed in each other’s footsteps as longtime friends. The ascent ended with a deliberate retreat as the sun sank and the two walked apart along an oak corridor.
Ozra A. Wiggin, a Waltham artist, describes discovering a Grecian face on the edge of Boston rock while sketching. He says the feature, named Eleanor the Maid of the Mount, drew 900 sightseers over two days and prompts park benches for viewing.
Mrs Emma Atwood seeks at least 98060 from the Metropolitan Stock Exchange in stock transactions. The Supreme Court has already barred banking through Winthrop and Commonwealth banks and ordered a receiver hearing, with trial set for next Tuesday after bonds offered fell short.
Hannah Donahue a South Quincy employee at Purity Dried Fruit & Cleansing Co. escaped a fatal shafting accident when her hair snagged on a rapidly turning shaft. She screamed and jumped clear, hair torn from the scalp and injuries severe but not believed life threatening. She was taken home to Braintree for treatment.
Judge Pettengill completed the Malden inquest into Ehiel N. Kinsman killed Oct. 12 by a train on the Boston and Maine line. The body lay between Main and Ferry streets after the collision. A second inquest examined Florence Bary, killed by a freight train at Melrose last April with witnesses saying gates were down and the child on a side track. The judge will report findings in a week.
The twenty fourth annual ball of the Joy Horseshoers Association was held last night in Odd Fellows Hall. Crosby's Orchestra played a recent march as about two hundred couples formed the floor. Ed ward Day led the march with his partner. Thomas J. Murphy directed the floor assisted by Edward Day and J aesai. Aides included BE. Charles Cowen, Matin McDonnell, J. Cahill, J. D. Donovan, D. J. McDonald, T. J. Cannon and J. Cronin. Reception committee members were J. O'Leary, J. Cronin and W. A. Whalen.
The Lyceum Theatre season closes its second week with An Ideal Husband and The Charity Ball while Too Much Johnson debuts with William Gillette. Olivette continues at Castle Square as The Lily of Killarney is promised next week. New acts arrive at Tremont Keith’s Palace and Bowdoin Bowdoin venues with a mix of operas, burlesques, and vaudeville, including Cissy Hitzgerald, George Riddle, and Maud Huth.
A colorful praise of famed boxers Sullivan Corbett Fitzsimmons Dixon and the Marine. The text hails a remarkable performance and notes distinctive blows as a standout feature of the event.
Sophomores and freshmen at the Institute of Technology clash over cane rush event planning. Debate centers on whether varsity football players may participate in the nine ninety nine game before the cane rush. The freshmen field only two varsity players, while the sophomores insist on class autonomy, promising a lively scrap and large attendance.
Reported talks of an early settlement appear unfounded as GE supervisor Fish and strike committee chair Monahan deny knowledge of any telegram to National Moulders official Valentine. No verified move from either side and the situation remains largely unchanged.
Salem November 8 annual meeting of the Salem Associated Charities elected officers including President George M. Whipple Vice President Rev George D Lattimer Secretary Mrs F S Atwood and Treasurer W O Chapman Ward officers were named with Rev Lattimer as president and Edith Rantoul as secretary for Wards 1 and 2 Edith Rantoul noted as secretary for Ward 2 and 3.
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