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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1892
Page
5
First day reports heavy activity and bright displays as the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association fair sets up in Mechanics Hall. Workers, vendors, and decorators race to finish booths while President Wentworth prepares the opening address and dignitaries assemble for the ceremony.
The Horticultural Society presents a broad exhibition of fruits and vegetables in its annual show, with upstairs showcasing apples pears quinces and grapes while the lower hall features crimson yellow brown and green vegetables, mammoth squashes celery potatoes and tomatoes. Notable exhibits include Amherst Agricultural College S A Merrill John L Gardner and George A Nickerson. The event, an education in New England farming, closes tomorrow night.
Police inspector arrested John H Mee yesterday afternoon on a charge of obtaining 81 dollars by false pretenses from Margaret Kennings. Mee reportedly sold a horse later returned and gave a check for 81 that bounced. He allegedly claimed to have 81 000 in the bank but had no funds. Mee resides at 14 Groton street.
The notice warns that gradual flesh loss signals decline in health and restoring healthy weight improves overall health. It promotes a book on careful living and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as useful aids, with a distributor contact at Scottr & Bowns, chemists in New Vert.
A strike erupted at Boston Manufacturing Company works in Waltham on October 4 leaving thirty out of three thousand workers idle. Weavers on fancy work demand a 50 cent per cut increase, arguing current wages of 1.15 to 1.50 per cut are too low compared with other mills. Foreman Foster reportedly refused to yield after delays and a company agent urged suppression of publicity. Strikes among Waltham industries are rare, and the outcome is awaited.
The Massachusetts State Typographical Union resumed its convention in Type Hall with President Dwyer of Springfield opening. A. J. Fettz urged a union label, delegates endorsed supporting a nine hour day with fair wages, and the union condemned the discharge of female compositors. Local Union 13 hosted a large banquet in America Hall with remarks by President Dodge and others.
Elish Bassett longtime clerk and deputy clerk of the United States Court in Boston died Saturday from a shock suffered a week earlier. He was 74, born in Ashfield, and served under several predecessors including Francis Bassett, Seth Sprague, Edward Dexter, and Clement Hugh Hill before taking the post and resigning in 1890 due to ill health. The bar presented him a silver pitcher and salver at his resignation.
The body of an unknown man, about 40 years old, 5 feet 7 inches, 160 pounds, in a dark gray suit and congress shoes, was found in the water near the Charles River bridge by harbor police and taken to North Grove Street Morgue for identification.
A kerosene lamp exploded in Mrs. Hattie Baxter's rooms at 205 Eliot Street yesterday afternoon, causing a small fire cleaned up by Chemical Engine Company No. 2. Mrs. Baxter suffered burns to her hands and arms while helping to extinguish the flames.
Moscow reports thirty thousand pilgrims began from the Kremlin toward Troitsa to mark the five hundredth anniversary of St. Sergius death. A thousand clergy carry sacred symbols as Cossack regiments guard the route. Night rest occurred in Mitischichij with pilgrims sleeping on sacks of broken bread.
Edward Kemble was elected president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce as the organization met in its new building. The building committee was praised for work, and details of the McNeil suit with costs totaling 16470.91 were explained. Election totals showed Kemble with 338 votes, Hilton 245, Cheney 237, and four directors with varying tallies.
Democracy headquarters bustle with activity as Buckley schedules rallies across the state. Williams, Hamlin, Prince, Cochran, and others campaign in Sherburn to Quincy with crowds and literature in high demand. Nominating conventions advance with Rivers renominated, Cushin and ONeil among nominees, while ballots grow larger and deadlines loom.
About seven thousand delegates and visitors gather in Burra for the real estate congress as Governor Flower arrives to inspect the Erie canal and welcome attendees. Colonel Turner responds to Flower's welcome, President Weir delivers the annual address, committees are named, and a 2 pm recess precedes a carriage drive through the city.
Timothy J. O'Brien requests consent to build a wooden stable of 35 by 30 feet with 3 stalls on the rear 125 Cushingave in Ward 24. The petition cites compliance with city statutes and ordinances governing stable erection occupancy and use, dated September 22, 1892.
A doctor writes to the Union Pacific passenger department praising the Denver Fast Mail. He calls it the fastest train in the world, with smooth track and fine coaches. He notes the sleepers as a lullaby, reflecting fond memories of the journey.
Winchester experiences a real estate surge as natural beauty and residential demand drive new houses. Suburban Land Improvement Co has sold over 200 lots from Freeman A. Loring’s improved farm and will auction several finest lots this week, offering potential buyers a strong opportunity. BeEecnaxu's Prats cure Bilious and Nervous O ils.
The board permits construction of a wooden stable with 80 stalls on Duncan street off Ruggles street Ward 22. Dimensions 67 feet by 54 and 61 feet 4 inches. Applicant Robert Treat Paine Jr for R. T. and C. J. Paine, Boston, Sept 15, 1892.
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