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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1894

Page

2

Freight rate rises loom on western lines after December

The Trackman reports upcoming freight rate increases on western lines from 50 to 72 cents per hundredweight and from 69 to 82 cents for trunk lines, returning to winter levels after December first. Boston's rail offices trend uptown with moves by Burlington, West Shore, and Boston and Albany. Melvin O Adams plans a New York Philadelphia Chicago tour to study major depots for the new Boston Revere Beach and Lynn terminal. The piece notes muddy Kneeland street depots and sloppy sidewalks as travelers enter Washington street.

Charles H. Whiting, Jr New York, New Haven & Hartford Kneeland Street Charlie Washington Street Burlington West Shore Old South Church Boston & Albany Milk Street Melvin O. Adams Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Road New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Boston

Funeral for Frank Godfrey Held at Boston Young Men's Christian Union

Funeral service for Frank E. Godfrey was conducted Saturday in the Boston Young Men's Christian Union parlor with President W. H. Baldwin delivering a brief address. Flora E. Barry sang with H. P. Stearns accompanying as pallbearers from union directors and staff attended. Burial followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery with a grave service by Edward A. Church.

Frank E. Godfrey Boston Young Men's Christian Union The Christian Union W. H. Baldwin Godfrey Baldwin Christian Union Service Flora E. Barry H. P. Stearns Edward A. Church Young Men's Christian Union

Small Laundry Fire at Sam Lee's on Carver Street

An alarm from Box 2 at 3 45 yesterday morning sent fire apparatus to the laundry of Sam Lee at 20 Carver street. The fire started from an overheated stove but was very slight and quickly extinguished with no appreciable damage.

Sam Lee Carver Street

Twilight Cottage No. 15 Plans Sell Cheaply by Boston Post

The Boston Post advertises complete five sheet plans for Twilight Cottage No. 15 at $1 to $2 for multiple sets, with full specifications and cost breakdowns. Other cottages Pansy Rosebud Evergreen No. 22 offer brick or varied finishes from $750 to $1700, all under Universal Plan Company supervision and mailed prepaid from St. Louis.

Universal Plan Company St. Louis P. OO Boston Post Boston

Nomination Letter for Cambridge Mayor by Citizens' Convention

Letters reveal Edward R B James accepting unanimous mayoral nomination sent by Alpheus B Alger and William T Neilon. Addressed to Cambridge officials, letters condemn current tax and street conditions and urge honest, businesslike city management if elected.

Cambridge Edward B. James Citizens’ Convention Alpheus B. Alger William T. Neilon Edward RB James

Landsman Notes Dockside Inquiries And Maritime News

The Landsman records friendly dockside tips from Assistant Manager Samuel Ayers of Lewis Wharf Towkboat Co. and Mascot Nick Leahy, noting their readiness to answer queries. The Barnstable, destined from Jamaica with 17 750 banana bunches and 560 pimento bags, arrives tomorrow. Lieutenant Beehler invents a solarometer for latitude longitude and compass error checks aboard ships. The Scotchman will carry 10 000 tons on its maiden voyage next May under Captain Maddox. Cunard light dues on Lucania and Campania are discussed as a cost concern for shipowners.

Samuel Ayers Lewis Wharf Nick” Leahy Nick Sam Boston Fruit Company Jamaica Barnstable Mitchener Port Antonio Jamaica Mails Beehler Federal Street London Warren & Co Scotchman Maddox Cambroman Cunard Lucania Campania Liverpool

East Boston Veteran William McConnell Dies at 67

William McConnell a veteran of the Civil War died at 101 Saratoga street East Boston Sunday morning aged 67 He enlisted Sept 24 1861 in Company H First Massachusetts Volunteers discharged Jan 16 1863 due to disability He was a member of the Chelsea G A R Post and the First Regiment Volunteer Association He leaves a wife and two grown sons Funeral set for Tuesday from his home

William McConnell Saratoga Street Boston First Massachusetts Volunteers Chelsea First Regiment Volunteer Association

American Wringer Co. Broad Street Makers of Wringers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and 15 Broadway extension is a city manufacturer of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promptly attend to mail orders. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Danvers Fire Destroys Citizen Hall Building

A 6:30 PM blaze gutted Citizen Hall on Water street Danvers destroying a three story frame building. First floor housed druggist C J O Shea and barber John Rhodes, second floor the Danvers Athletic Club, third floor a hall. Owner T G Lee estimates the loss at (illegible).

Namvers Water Street Citizen Hall C. J. O'Shea John Rhodes Danvers Athletic Club

Tragedy on South Branch Bridge Claims Three Lives

In Been Springs West Virginia Isaac Taylor 60 his wife and 17 year old Mrs Kidwell were crossing the South Branch Bridge when an express train struck them and hurled the trio into the river fifty feet away. All were killed instantly with mangled remains reported.

Been Springs W. Va Isaac Taylor

Resuscitation Expert Discusses Electric Death at Sing Sing

Special to the Post. Professor Elihu K Thompson doubts resuscitation is possible after electrocution through the head and long current, while affirming artificial respiration may help in many electric shock cases. He cites a 1888 trial at Thomson Houston Works where rapid action might have saved Harry H. Levett.

Gibbons Thomson- Houston Harry H. Levett the Works

Chelsea City Leaders Hear Sermon on its Future Growth

At Unitarian Church yesterday Mayor and Chelsea officials with the Board of Trade heard Rev. Henry Powers urge civic pride and modern business methods. He pictured Chelsea growing from 33 000 to twice that in ten years, balancing manufacturing and residential life and fostering parks and public improvements. He urged support for local government and entertainments to unite residents.

Board of Trade of Chelsea Unitarian Church Henry Powers Boston Dr. Powers Lincoln Board of Trade Powers

Funeral of Charles Hardick in Revere draws large crowds

The funeral for Charles Hardick, longtime baggage master for the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad, drew a large procession in Revere. He died after a Bright's disease attack, at age about thirty, leaving a widow and two children. Services were led by Rev N S Burbank and Rev J S Waterhouse, with the Unitarian quartet performing. Fire department members and railway relief mourners accompanied the cortege to Woodlawn Cemetery.

Revere Charles Hardick Boston Revere Beach Hardick Beach Street N. S. Burbank The Baptist Church J. S. Waterhouse Unitarian Unitarian Church E. A. Loud G. H. Wilfert Clarence Brooks Department George Devine John D. Kirker William Carr W. A. Pendleton Alpert , Tapley Hook and Ladder Company Hearse Walter Pratt P. W. Golliff Alex Fraser Charles Moore G. P. Pratt Isaac Budrow J. H. Roach Railway Relief Association Railway Association Woodlawn

Remembering Bismarck and Reichstag Inauguration News

Berlin reports the Emperor asked Prince Hohenlohe to inform Bismarck that his presence would be welcomed at the Reichstag building inauguration on December 5. No reply from Bismarck. Birthday celebrations for Bismarck's eightieth year proceed with committees forming in several cities and Swabian villages sending deputations.

Berlin Prince Hohenlohe Bismarck Reichstag Varzin Empire Wuerzburg Munich Augsberg Heidelberg Jena Stuttgart Swabia von Fischer

American cotton in Russia raised duty petition

The No voe Vremya reports the Khakan Cotton Arbitrage Company has petitioned the government to raise the duty on American cotton. The action aims to protect Turkestan growers who cannot compete with the low prices of Southern States planters.

ST. Petersburg Novoe Vremya Khakan Cotton Arbitrage Company Turkestan

Citizens Gas Company Forms In Medford

The Citizens' Gas Company of Medford organized at the Equitable building with incorporators Frank D. Allen Henry E. Turner Charles J. Lee Warren Sawyer J. Arthur Pierce W H Perkins Walter S. Cushing W E Neal Nathan Warren James B. Niver. A board of directors was chosen: Frank D. Allen Henry k. Turner Charles J. Lee J. Arthur Pierce Walter I. Cushing. Plans are under way with estimates for a plant at the earliest date.

Citizens’ Gas Company of Medford Equitable Frank D. Allen Henry E. Turner Charles J. Lee Warren Sawyer J. Arthur Pierce W. H. Perkins Walter S. Cushing W. E. Neal Nathan Warren James B. Niver Henry K. Turner Walter I. Cushing

No License Campaign Opens in Waltham Churches

Temperance activists in Waltham launched no-license campaigns with two large rallies held at Asbury Temple and Beth Eden Church tonight. Speakers at Asbury Temple were Revs. Luther Freeman and C. E. Harrington, and at Beth Eden Church Revs. C. F. Williams, A. L. Bennett, and J. J. Miller. Large attendance reported.

Waltham Temperance People of Asbury Temple Beth Eden Church Luther Freeman C. EK Harrington C. F. Williams A. L. Bennett J. J. Miller

Waltham Police Probe Break-In and Raids

Thomas Gillet reports his house on ern street broken into Saturday night with a silver watch and nine dollars stolen. Police raid Grove street homes of Patrick Manning and Martin Connearay. Manning’s home lacked items but Connearay’s yielded about a gallon of whiskey.

Waltham Thomas Gillet Ern Street Patrick Manning Martin Connearay Grove Street Connearay

Connors Arrested in Watch Theft Case

John Connors aged 32 living at 7 Lowell Street was arrested yesterday for the alleged larceny of a $10 watch owned by William Pearl. Connors denies the theft and has a reportedly good reputation.

John Connors Lowell Street William Pearl Connors

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