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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
2
The Georgia result shifts party control as the Democrats win by about fifty thousand votes on the ticket. Result underscores a statewide win influencing local races and party momentum ahead of upcoming elections.
Avousta GA October 5 Democrats carry the state by 40 000 to 50 000 majority Richmond county over 4000 in the tenth district likely 4000 in Northens favor Isaiah Horton colored shot by Dan Bowles at poorhouse election row coroner’s jury rules justifiable homicide Arthur Glover third party and Perry Franklin Democrat quarrel Henry Head policeman shot feared fatally Third Party routed total Muscogee over 1000 majority Chattahoochee Marion strong third party counties swept by Democrats negroes openly vote Democratic ticket Weather alone yields 200 Democratic majority cannons and bells jubilant
William Lincoln a former paying teller at a major New York bank died of hydrophobia in Morrissania five weeks after a Spitz dog bit him on the left finger. The slight wound healed, but weeks later he suffered insomnia and fatal rabies. He spoke of dying once his eyes closed, then died in a paroxysm.
Ex President Cleveland and E C Benedict left the Victoria and boarded the Oneida at East Twenty-Sixth Street for Buzzard Bay at 4 30 PM. They expect to reach tomorrow morning and Cleveland is preparing a letter accepting the invitation to the World’s Fair dedication confirmed by Director General Davis. They are expected in Chicago October 21.
Laconia N H Oct 5 Asa C Morrison committed death by own action by hanging at his home in Belmont today He was a well known citizen 42 years old and leaves a family Cause despondency
The Spokane property controversy centers on Miss Van Houten and financier Mr. Morse. Morse alleges she swindled him out of 26500 after offering a rich Washington loan story and promising profitable Spokane real estate investments. He says he advanced about 300 and faced mounting bills as a building scheme collapsed. He suspects imprisonment for false pretenses and notes she may be in Portland with attorney Sullivan.
In Jackson Mississippi this morning reports say five miles west of Deny two white men Ben Watkins and J D Davis who ran a country store and a negro were killed by four robbers and horse thieves. A telegram from Edwards fifteen miles away says the robbers horses were found there and the gang likely took an early train to Vicksburg.
Senator M S Quay departed for New York to assist Chairman Carter at the Republican headquarters in directing the campaign. He declined to say whether he would take on active work for the national committee, adding he would rather not be interviewed.
John Atwood, 32, of 118 Harvard street, driving across Washington street near Bromfield, was struck by an electric car while his wagon was demolished. He was thrown to the ground but escaped with only slight injuries.
A plan to abolish grade crossings on the Boston and Providence railroad, drawn by Old Colony Railroad Company, outlines raising tracks with walls and embankments, four steel rails, and improved signals at an estimated cost of 2.5 million dollars. It shifts Roxbury, West Roxbury, Ruggles and Tremont streets, and adds bridges at several locations while enlarging Boylston and Jamaica Plain stations and reconstructing Forest Hills. Senator Carberry praises the plan, and the commission is to meet again, with acceptance likely.
The Boston Merchants Association board met at Young's Hotel with President Lane presiding. Members discussed opposing the 2 cent to 1 cent ounce letter rate, excess baggage concerns, and excursion rate discrimination against Boston. Transportation data showed Boston shipments to New York State and the West took longer and cost more than from New York City.
The annual fruit and vegetable exhibit of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society ends tonight. The show highlights New England horticulture with 61 grape varieties by Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst. Prizes go to many, including George F. Stone and A. M. Knowlton for vegetables and A Galbraith and E Converse for fruits.
John Bowton aged 46 of West Quincy Street Quincy was found on C Street South Boston shortly before 7 last evening lying on the pavement between Boston and West Third streets. He was taken to City Hospital where five cuts on the forehead and a compound skull fracture were found. He was intoxicated and it is believed he fell on the pavement.
In Justice Bond’s court five uncontested divorce cases were disposed of swiftly. Deserts centered on wives pursuing stage life, including Anna Eliza James and Jane E. Arrington, with husbands accusing desertion and adultery. Decree nisi granted in the proceedings involving Anna Eliza James, Georgie E. Seigrist, James P. Arrington, Julia C. Poppers, Lavinia E. Whiting, and Tresa A. Taylor.
New York reports Boston and Cleveland set to contest the world championship after October 15 with a twelve club scheme approved by league officials. Boston reluctantly faced dates in Cleveland October 17 18 19 and in Boston October 21 22 24. A final deciding game would be in New York if tied. The league plans six month contracts and an annual meeting in Chicago November 15.
East-bound freight No. 254 and west-bound freight No. 188 on the Fitchburg railroad collided at nine this forenoon. Engines 74 and 188 wrecked. four cars loaded with furniture prints wool and salt smashed. Engineer John Taylor injured his left foot and crushed. The east-bound train was on the west track to let Cheshire passenger train pass. smoke obscured the signal and the west-bound engineer did not see it.
Kinaston New York reports snow on October five with two inches in the Catskills from Delhi to Big Indian. Rochester notes a light flurry around 1 am. Warrington Carthage reports a snow storm at the county fair morning hours.
Miss Ruth Gove Leavitt, daughter of William P. Leavitt, married Mr. Arthur M. Toulon of Boston at Grace Episcopal Church in Newton. The ceremony was by Rev. George W. Shinn D D. The couple will reside at Monadnock Street, Dorchester, after a wedding tour to Washington and other points with home to be established after November 1.
Mrs Jona Van Meter of Idaho Pitt County was found in the pasture with her skull crushed and her infant son with throat cut. Her husband, missing and suspected, is being hunted by a posse and may be hanged if captured.
Thomas Chase LL D renowned Greek scholar and reviser of the New Testament translation died today at his Provipencr home. Born 1857 in Worcester he graduated from Harvard 1848 and taught at Haverford College rising to president before resigning in 1886. He served on the American Bible revision committee and attended the Stockholm philological congress in 1889. He led Chase and Stuarts classical texts and wrote many essays.
In New Haven on Oct 5 T R Brown of Hartford and Billy Russell of New Haven drew after eleven exhausting rounds for the state featherweight title and a $500 purse. Yale students dominated attendance with $5 tickets, both fighters in good condition, and officials plan a rematch in a week or two.
A clipping notes no joint debate after a high level decision at Republican headquarters. Haile and Wolcott favored debate while Lodge Goetting and several committee members opposed. The Democratic rally in Tremont Temple with speakers Cochran and Beck drew overflow crowds. legislator McEttrick replaces Cunniff. Haile to cover the Columbian opening in Chicago. Gas hearing postponed in Boston with a hearing set for Oct 13.
Early yesterday officers found the house of A. L. Murdock at 222 West Chester Park entered through a forced rear door. Clothing and silverware valued at nearly $100 were stolen, with the full extent of the robbery not yet learned.
The Joseph Gillis Biggar Branch of the Irish National Federation held a weekly meeting last evening at Montgomery Hall. Several new members were admitted and large money returns were received by the evicted tenants committee. The committee announced a grand ball at Odd Fellows Hall to aid the fund on November 11, and a public entertainment at Montgomery Hall on October 19.
A regular monthly meeting of the New England Women's Press Association met at Parker's with Mrs. E. M. H. Merrill presiding. It approved a reception for Frances Hodgson Burnett at the Parker House on Thursday Oct 13 from 4 to 6 pm. Committee: Miss Glen Winslow, Mrs. E. G. Sutherland, Mrs. Cora Stuart Wheeler, Miss G. W. Hurd, and Mrs. Nellie.
The Republican caucuses expressed support for Henry Cabot Lodge as U S Senator. Wards 3 4 5 8 9 10 17 and 19 instructed their nominees to vote Lodge if elected. Ward 9 noted a recount request for Robert T Tea moh and Ward 14 showed Eaton led with 235 votes.
The Massachusetts union passed a resolution praising M. McEttrick a former Massachusetts legislator and senator as a champion of labor and directing their members to support him as the only candidate worthy of labor’s backing in his district.
Edwin Booth the actor, staying at Laurel House in Lakewood New Jersey, slipped and fell in his room today hitting his head on a stone hearth. He suffered a bad wound above the eye and was carried back to bed.
A Roxbury reader argues the Boston Post’s rising circulation stems from impartial liberal reporting and accessible pricing. He recalls morning editions selling out and asserts quality content drives popularity more than a one cent price difference.
Mrs. Mallon notes Pink batiste dresses for nightwear, with simple or lace and pink ribbon options. It cites American annual spending on cosmetics at six million dollars and highlights new fall fashion like plaid silk waists and a Russian cape with feather muff. The piece also discusses diary-like writing habits of The Duchess of Bandon, Ireland, and Isabel A. Mallon’s tour notes on her study and work routines.
A reader from East Boston praises the Boston Post as the coming paper. He notes a hypnotic effect from daily reading since the first issue and claims the Post has doubled its readership over rivals. He signs as Joan F. Murray of 245 Chelsea Street.
A Dorchester reader praises the newspaper law coupon offering access to lawyers via the Post. He found the lawyers courteous and attentive, says the advice relieves him of vexatious bother and worry, calling the scheme original and worthy of the paper. September 30.
A Malden reader suggests the Boston Post set aside space for public communications from working people. The idea proposes weekly or more frequent signatory letters on matters of public concern, inviting signatures for prominence.
A collection of brief quips from multiple newspapers highlighting wry takes on trades, finance, luck, fashion, and speech. Each line reflects a humorous one-liner attributed to different papers such as Glens Falls Republican Galveston News Picayune Columbus Post and Binghamton Republican.
The piece notes modern breech-loading guns replacing muzzle-loaders for sport and praises Austin's Dog Bread as a convenient healthy dog diet. It touts Dog Bread as a perfect food at a popular figure, suitable for home or field use, and urges orders through grocers druggists or sporting outfitters.
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