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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1892
Page
8
A house to house survey exposes imitations of Pearline being sold by peddlers and unscrupulous grocers claiming “as good as” or “the same as” Pearline. The public is urged to verify packaging and demand genuine Pearline while c bidders are exposed.
A large gathering of 350 to 400 newsboys attended a Herald hosted Thanksgiving dinner in Faneuil Hall. They entered orderly, sat at long tables, and mostly ignored utensils amid a rapid feed of turkey pie ice cream and cake. A brief scuffle outside and hearty thanks concluded the event with boys eager for the meal and recounting missing breakfast.
An unstable staging at 848 Bremen Street East Boston collapsed yesterday morning while John E. Nelson, Vincent H. Nelson and James McKenna worked in front of a new building. Vincent H. Nelson aged 24 suffered a dislocated right ankle and was taken to City Hospital. The other two workers escaped unharmed.
The article defends the registered trade mark G. O. Taylor Whiskeys owned by C. H. Graves & Sons of Boston. It notes imitation and mislabeling to deceive buyers, stresses that the genuine product bears the Graves cork signature, and asserts the brand is not sold in bulk.
At Glare Street Mission in Boston missionary Arnold carved turkey for about 400 destitute attendees. A hungry crowd gathered before the meal, pressing at the door while a prayer meeting proceeded inside. Families and individuals lined the rooms as guests ate in relays, with several speakers from reform and religious circles contributing.
The Boston North End Mission distributed baskets and bags with Thanksgiving foods to about 125 needy families. Ticket meals allowed destitute and homeless men to dine at nearby restaurants while mission residents enjoyed a grand feast in the dining room. The day included reading, companionship, and care to ease the holiday for lonely wanderers.
Alderman John H. Lee of Brighton, a Boston native born in the West End, is the most prominent candidate among aldermanic hopefuls. He has long lobbied for the district and is noted for wit and logic. He is favored to win by a handsome majority, with the Republican challenger likely to finish second.
Albert H Coville, 20, of 40 Princeton Street East Boston, employed as a driver by E P Lewis confectionery dealer, fractured both bones of his right leg when the horse started as he boarded the wagon yesterday. He was sent to City Hospital.
Robert S. Engel of Smith & Engel brewers 44 King Street Roxbury died suddenly at his home 33 Elm Hill Avenue Roxbury at midnight Wednesday night. Dr Goss was summoned and pronounced death due to heart disease. He was 70 years old.
The article surveys Democratic praise for Governor Russell and allies, contrasting Republican reactions to attacks on Mayor Matthews and the blank ballot strategy. It notes Republican concerns over Australian ballot law, party wire-pulling, and the general temper in the legislature, as well as Wenmachts’ celebratory stance amid Democratic Thanksgiving sentiment.
Union Thanksgiving services of the New Jerusalem churches in Roxbury Brookline and Bowdoin Street held at New Jerusalem Tabernacle Bowdoin Street. Ministers urged duty to neighbor, civic involvement, and placing the best men in local office. Speakers emphasized community service and stewardship.
The Huntington dining event at Copley Square and Huntington Avenue showcased a Thanksgiving menu card praised for fine typography in white and gold with a pink ribbon. Manager Loring Steward Drake and Chet Finch hosted a royal supper as guests endured an appetizing display of epicurean lore.
Ricamont Virginia reports a deadly blast at Mrs. McDougall's North Tenth street boarding house. Charles F. Paulhaus and wife, recently rooming there, were making torpedoes when the explosion shattered windows. Mrs. Paulhaus lies critically injured with severe facial wounds and abdominal injuries. Paulhaus suffers burns and facial splinters but is not considered seriously harmed. The couple had resumed work on torpedoes and red-fire prior to the blast.
A Tacoma and Steilacoom railway landslide uncovered a stash of twenty dollar gold coins valued at several hundreds. Local workers gathered the coins, believed buried years ago by John Lock of Steilacoom, a prosperous but relatively unconnected brewer. Authorities may resume digging to locate heirs or the true owner.
Baltimore news reports a 10 cent daily wage raise for conductors east of the Ohio River to take effect January 1, 1893, with a further 3 cent increase planned December 1, 1894. The conference between B&O officials and the Brotherhood of Conductors ends, while Trainmen grievance committee members continue talks.
William Gehl, son of Conrad Gehl brewery proprietor, fell into a vat of boiling beer while walking through the brewery building. He disappeared under the liquid, resurfaced horribly burned, and died at his home a few hours later after intense suffering.
William McKinley Sr. dies at an early hour in Canton Ohio on November 24. The family had steadied hope and gathered around him as death approached, with the old gentleman conscious nearly to the end.
Sauem Oregon November 24 The secretary of the state has received complete election returns from all counties except five The returns show the electoral vote tally with Harrison three Weaver eleven
New York authorities confirm the missing Fall River Pilgrim passenger is Mrs. Appleton Sturgis. Her husband Appleton Sturgis of the Cordage Trust, brother to architect Russell Sturgis and cousin to Stock Exchange president Frank R. Sturgis, resides on East Tenth Street. He is prostrated, refuses visitors, and the family awaits Fall River advices before deciding on actions regarding her supposed self-inflicted death.
The London silver market surged as speculators moved quickly. India Council offered 40 lacs rupees in drafts for sale while 318 lacs were tendered. a single 190 lac bid absorbed the drafts. Indian banks and merchants sought silver to meet demand, pushing prices up 6 18id. Analysts doubt the rise will hold due to ample supply.
In Scranton on November 24, about 600 miners from the Pine Brook and Capouse shaft of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company received a 10 percent wage rise for mining coal. Cross headings cutting pay rose from 50 cents per yard to 1 dollar 41 cents per yard, while laborers and other mine and breaker workers gained daily increases of 10 to 80 cents.
A carding and weaving mill in the Sanford Mills blanket department burned this morning. Other buildings were saved. One building burned, all hands left without work. The loss is heavy but insured. Cause traced to an overheated bearing.
A satirical Thanksgiving reminiscence contrasts 1622 Pilgrims with modern excess. It recalls hunger, hard winters, and cultural clashes, lampooning early democracy, McKinley era trade, and wampum currency while noting the absence of turkey costs and the humor in today’s indulgence.
A large Thanksgiving festival at the Cyclorama on Tremont Street featured Colonel Thomas F. Doherty directing and a Metropolitan Orchestra. The event showcased dancing rings, booths by church groups, and a lively fair atmosphere to raise funds for a Newton industrial training school aiding the Working Boys' Home on Bennet Street.
Freeland Watson aged 81 of 25 Knox Street was arrested by Division 4 police yesterday for assault and battery with a knife on Abram Brown at 25 Knox Street after a quarrel. No injuries were reported.
Blanchard and Farrar presents a mixed wine deal featuring four assorted bottles at a price of one dollar per gallon. The listing notes two brands, Blanchard and Farrar, with unclear details on bottle types or quantities beyond four bottles and the per gallon pricing.
Government tests and Canadian official tests crown Royal Baxine Powder as strongest leavening agent. Bulletin and department notices claim it yields purer, more perfect food and greater baking efficiency than competitors.
A large crowd of newsboys and bootblacks gathered at the Crawford House for a Thanksgiving meal hosted by Mrs. Solomon. The festive scene featured dressed turkey from Vermont, ice cream, cakes, and fruit as Morris Ruben, Joseph Eppistin, and William Levi sang and recited for the guests.
Thanksgiving day marked the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Lappen at 35 Clifford Street, Boston Highlands, with children and relatives gathering to honor them. Lappen, a traditional Boston merchant born in 1814 in Monaghan Armagh Ireland, came to Boston in 1827 and rose from wooden and willow ware dealer to partner at the Dock Square firm Steele & Dickerson, a steady, longstanding business legacy.
A Union Thanksgiving service was held at the Harvard Congregational Church with Rev. Reven Thomas delivering a sermon from Galatians. The discourse sharped on individualism and solidarity, proposing an intermediate path for better societal and church outcomes.
Owen Lappen and wife Ann Measures celebrated their golden anniversary in Boston with six children in attendance. The couple married in 1842, and Owen led the firm Owen Lappen & Co. for fifty six years before retiring in 1886. Sons Frank A. and Owen Lappen, Jr. carry on the family business, reflecting their father’s conservative methods and strong mercantile legacy.
A Havana dispatch to the Galveston News reports the drought across the Mexican valley continues with no late crops. Many poor Mexican families lack essential foods like corn and are in need of immediate relief to avoid worsening conditions compared with last year.
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