07 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1892
Page
1
The piece argues unwillingness to read is not a crime but neglecting books harms prospects. It urges investing in a Book Cabinet as the soundest economy, claiming books secure future success and urging readers to request the General Catalogue for 10 cents postage.
Special from Woburn describes the town's 250th anniversary festivities with bells cannon bonfires and flags. Residents in bright attire fill streets as neighboring towns visit to witness the gala amid elaborate preparations and a grand stand for tomorrow’s procession.
The rising generation’s parents select original styles, fine workmanship, and moderate prices for children’s suits and overcoats at G. W. Simmons & Co. Oak Hall located at 32 to 44 North Street, Boston.
In Meadville Penn Oct 6 the jury found ex state senator George Wallace Delamater guilty of embezzlement charges in the Velemater Banking Company failure of December 1890. Other defendants were found not guilty. Delamater formerly Republican gubernatorial candidate in 1890 now practicing in Seattle. Sentence ranges from one to six years and a fine equal to the embezzled amount.
Frederick J Brady writes from Chester Square Boston that the Boston Post is outselling rivals with a policy of reporting only facts, a go ahead stance, and charitable actions. He notes Oct 4 sales figures showing 7 Posts to 4 Globes 4 Heralds 1 Journal and 1 News.
Washington forecast for Friday shows warmer temperatures with generally fair weather across New England. Expect possible showers in the northern portion Friday night or Saturday as southwest winds develop.
James R. McDonald, bookkeeper for clothier John V. Johnson, arrested after allegedly embezzling between 4000 and 5000 dollars. McDonald, who came from Philadelphia a year ago, was highly recommended, with charges that the misappropriation has continued for some time.
The Department of Justice issued a warrant for the extradition of Thomas Curry who is wanted in Boston on burglary charges. Curry was apprehended in Montreal and committed for extradition some weeks ago. Not excelled by any high-priced liniment. Salvation Oil, twenty-five cents a bottle.
A tally ho coach carrying thirteen Boston journalists from a Brockton fair trip capsized near the depot. Injuries ranged from serious to minor with Whittaker and Bosworth unconscious briefly. Driver Shaw blamed for a loose transom nut. victims treated at Hotel Belmont and by physicians.
Hundreds packed Tremont Temple for a Democratic ratification night with Bourke Cochran and James M. Beck as star speakers. The crowd roared, applauded relentlessly, and Governor Russell’s name drew repeated cheers as Massachusetts showed firm party allegiance amid a brilliant, orderly address.
The woman accused of smuggling eighty two oil paintings into the United States is identified as the divorced wife of William J. Campbell, a New York wallpaper manufacturer. Since their divorce she married Dr Cacazi of Naples and acted as his sales agent.
An express collided with a freight train between Willynisa and Minneapolis on the Northern Pacific.Several killed including two firemen and the freight engineer with the express engineer gravely hurt. About twelve injured pulled from debris.
A household note highlights that a careful housekeeper always has Dr Bull's Cough Syrup on hand for common coughs and colds.
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