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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1893
Page
6
An advertisement claims hurry and worry, overcrowding and improper diet cause indigestion and related disorders. It asserts Paine's celery compound cures a group of diseases by nourishing nerves and purifying blood, citing a Barrington resident whose 14 year struggle with bleeding piles improved after use.
In New Haven on November 17 the Knights of Columbus faces dissent after a recent national convention reportedly re elected itself and raised salaries for top officers. Suprem e Knight Phelan allegedly sees his pay jump to 1000 dollars yearly, sparking calls for circulars to Connecticut councils and protests at special meetings.
George Daley a 30 year old resident of 12 Causeway Street died after a forty foot fall from the roof of the new Boston and Maine station on Causeway Street. He suffered a severe skull fracture and died almost instantly.
Keith, a carpenter at 40 Huntington Ave, solicits orders for work setting up stores and offices. The notice notes changes and retirements prompting the requests.
Mrs Emeline Cuetara died by a self-inflicted 82 caliber revolver blast at 16 South Russell Street after breakfast with her husband Alfonso. Letters to family indicate premeditation and fear of heredity insanity following a sister’s suicide. Police and coroner notified. cause attributed to family mental illness.
An American-born woman, about four years old at the time, married for twenty three years, has died after nursing her husband for two years of alleged plots to end her life. The husband, Caetara, a Spaniard and cigar maker in Boston, once successful, now inactive and crushed by his wife's death. He is described as sober and industrious, having supported his wife and being overwhelmed by the loss.
The weather outline notes a cooler day ahead as a west wind shifts in. Yesterday was about fifteen degrees warmer than Thursday and a light overcoat suit remained comfortable. A cool shower may hit northern neighbors while the current moisture holds back for our area.
Last evening the Nonpareil Social Club hosted a gayety filled dance at Pythian Rink Chelsea with Pettingell's Orchestra. Miss Pinkie Loud named belle of the evening in a pink silk dress with duchess trimming and diamonds. The grand march started at 9 o'clock led by George E Hussey and Miss Pinkie Loud among many couples including J A Houston Miss Garrett Henry Kirk Nellie Mahoney Arthur Peabody Ada McDonald Lulu Kirk and others.
White Bros. at 13 Chauncy Street settles all differences with United Garment Workers' Union. The firm will adopt the union label and employ only union men, affecting about 300 workers.
At meetings last evening the Inside Electrical Workers Union Wood Carvers Union Carriage Workers Union and Care Makers Union endorsed the Central Labor Union's action in the brewery controversy.
Astonishing potential of the cruiser Columbia sparks talk of record speeds and huge stakes as experts like Chief Officer Josiah B. Aiken prep for testing near Cape Ann. Weather and tides may shift outcomes with prizes of at least 400000 at stake amid other naval names and past exploits.
A northwest gale forced twenty four masted ships to seek shelter while one three master Fred Walton bound for the south blew past shoals and drifted under Monomoy. Life savers aided repairs and a tug was awaited to tow to Vineyard Haven. An unknown schooner ran ashore on Handkerchief shoals as life savers endured a second rescue mission today.
John M. Washburn former treasurer of the Old Colony railroad and Old Colony Steamboat Company died at his home 529 Beacon Street after a long illness and sudden heart neuralgia. He was 73 and leaves a widow a son and two daughters. Washburn served decades as treasurer and was esteemed for his business integrity and leadership.
Reports from Madrid confirm Admiral Mello proclaimed Count d Eu s eldest son Emperor Prince Pierre d Alcantara Louis Philippe born Oct 15 1875 at Petropolis near Rio de Janeiro His mother is Countess d Eu and Princess Isabella Braganza The rebel fleet is under Admiral Saldanha da Gama in Rio Grande do Sul An extreme case of wartime pay dispute halts the warship El Cid with salaries reduced from 100 to 45 a month.
The Supreme Court reversed the conviction of Charles W. Gardner chief detective for the Rev. Dr. Parkhurst’s society for the prevention of crime and ordered his release after a decision on his appeal. Gardner had been convicted in the Court of General Sessions of extorting money from the proprietress of a disorderly house.
Willard F. McIntire yesterday pleaded guilty to embezzling 15000 dollars from George D. Goodrich in this city about four years ago. He was arrested at Niagara and brought to Boston by Inspector Houghton and will be sentenced in a few days.
A series of popular services at Parker Memorial Berkeley and Appleton streets begins Sunday evening with Rev. Minot J. Savage delivering Life's Aim and Meaning. The study topic is Every Day Religion with daily talks and reflections.
The case against Charles H. Doolin an undertaker from South Boston for obstructing an electric car on Tremont street was called in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday and continued to November 23. The court accepted a $100 recognizance from the defendant.
Milan police arrested thirty five anarchists and seized many anarchist pamphlets during a sweep. Authorities said the operation targeted subversive groups and confiscated literature tied to revolutionary activities.
At noon in Allegheny City three well dressed men attempted a bold robbery at August Lochs jewelry store. A thief fled with a tray of diamonds after a chase. seventeen stones were recovered, valued around 35000 dollars. Harry Schaefer, 21, admitted while others fled. authorities pursue unknown accomplices.
The Rev. A A Miner met Mayor Mathews to discuss unemployment in Boston. The mayor outlined uses for city bonds and a shift to active winter spending to create jobs, with city departments pushing municipal projects to employ thousands despite budget limits.
A man presumed to be James Murphy was found unconscious in a Hotel Eastern room at 127 Causeway Street. The gas jet was turned on full and escaping gas filled the room. Dr. Elliott ordered transport to Massachusetts General Hospital. recovery appears doubtful.
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