08 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1892
Page
1
An advertisement touts Wilton Rug Parlor Suites with silk plush trim and polished frames at a reduced price. It highlights solid oak frames, mohair crushed upholstery, spring edges, and multiple pieces including a divan rocker and parlor chairs. It urges readers to visit and save on styles and prices.
A promotional sale by R T Ay & Co at 622 Washington Street corner Essex touts American made furniture and clothing at below cost. Offers include solid oak sideboards chairs tables and a 112 piece dinner set, plus carpets and a wide range of suits and overcoats for men and boys with prices from $4 to $25. Sale stresses lowest New England prices and five stores as headquarters.
Woburn marked the second day of a grand celebration with a morning parade featuring the Governor and Cadets, bands, and civic officials. The event drew attendees via special trains as hundreds filled main streets. Floats celebrated local history and life while a great banquet later crowned the festivities.
Forecast for New Eyland calls for increasing cloudiness and light showers on Saturday then heat with warm southwest winds. In Curcaco Major Handy orders fifty Remington typewriters from Wyckoff Seamans Benedict for press representatives at the World’s Columbian Exposition dedicatory ceremonies on the 21st inst. An equal number of extra operators to be engaged for service.
In Cutcaco on October 7 the American Board of Missions elected the full ticket. Dr Storrs faced doubt over accepting the presidency until a resolving vote reaffirmed administration rules. The liberal dispute between Smythe and critics prompted strong exchanges before the resolution passed and Storrs accepted.
A brief humorous note recalls a baby fed Mellin's Food rather than milk causing disappointment as the caregiver struggles to persuade the infant. The anecdote highlights a domestic mishap and the stubbornness of a crying infant in a home setting.
Strinerreto Oct 7 special to the Post reports The Wheel Is King driven by Willie Windle has become the world's champion after a 2 02 mile time. The half mile mark is shattered as Springfield cheers the record run by the famed Mill bury Lad, while fans ask where Zimmerman is amid the excitement.
Last evening around 10:30 officers Rosetta from station 1 Boston Hyde from New Haven with Harrison and Morrison Chelsea police arrested Italian Giacomi Rossi at 108 Second Street Chelsea on a New Haven warrant charging him with killing Thomas Corcoran there in the summer.
The Hon John R Reding formerly connected with Colonel Greene on the old Boston Pass died yesterday afternoon in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Born October 18 1805 in Portsmouth he studied at public schools and worked at the New Hampshire Patriot and Boston Statesman. He edited and owned the Democratic Republican in Haverhill and served in Congress. He was naval storekeeper at Portsmouth Navy Yard appointed by President Pierce and elected mayor in 1860.
The Young Men's Christian Union offers a large number of evening classes as a key part of its ongoing work to aid thousands of youths. An announcement in the note column signals the opening of the 1892 93 educational season.
W. W. Windle lowered Nancy Hanks's mile record to 2 02 8 5 and the half mile to 59 4 5 seconds at Hampden Park this morning. He rode a flying start, aided by pacemakers Campbell Murphy Wheeler and a second triplet, with Nelson on the homestretch. Officials included Referee A O Sinclair timers C T Shean J A Bryan W F Jordan and Judges G E Stacy H G Peet John W Drown starter Harry Rue.
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