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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1892

Page

2

Columbian Week Celebrations Dot New York Streets

Special services and festive decor mark Columbus commemorations across churches and streets in New York. Italian community events at Lenox Lyceum feature a Reversi lecture and a Gariliano visit. crowds gather along Fifth Avenue and Broadway for processional standards and arch decorations. Police warn of thieves amid large crowds as President Harrison deputizes Morton for NY events. Fort Adams garrison heads to New York with units from Second U.S. Artillery to support the Columbian celebration.

New York Baron Fava Lenox Lyceum Luigi Reversi Columbus Gariliano Fifth Avenue Broadway Twenty-second Street Manhattan Club Whitney Madison Square Thirty-fourth Street Ferdinand, Isabella, Columbus Washington Harrison Morton New York City Newport R. I Fort Adams Storey Second U.S. Artillery Fourth Artillery Fort Hamilton

Cunniff Predicts Cleveland Russell Victory In State Vote

In a Boston office interview, Hon. Michael M. Cunniff asserts Governor Cleveland is popular and would win Massachusetts despite a Republican reserve vote. He forecasts a 15 000 margin in Boston and argues Russell’s gains would not derail Cleveland. He backs McEttrick and Carroll as promising Democrats and notes New York looks favorable for Cleveland.

Cleveland Russell Michael M. Cunniff Richards Building Bay State Haile Allrot Pillsbury Boston Cunniff The Democracy Beacon Mr. Cunniff Maguire-Cunniff Maguire McEttrick New York New York State Cleveland =o Stevenson Carroll

Senator A'Nary Talks on Boston District Race

Senator A'Nary accuses the tenth district race of creating chaos to aid Atwood. He claims liquor licenses were discreetly distributed by police commissioners to Atwood henchmen to recruit votes against Governor Russell. He names close allies among brewers and officials as key figures in Atwood and McEttrick campaigns, urging the Democratic party to confront the issue this year.

Tenth Osborne Atwood McEttrick Russell Flere Boston Tenth Congressional District Police Commission Democratic Party of Democratic Party Carroll

Bigamy Alleged Stops In Everett Lockup

James B. Patterson, a Malden book-keeper, faced charges of bigamy after police arrested him with two wives. A Boston woman identified as Mrs. Annie Patterson said they wed in Scotland in 1880 and lived there five years before his arrival in this country. Patterson also lived with a second wife, Maria L. Perkins, whom he wed nine months ago in South Boston. Patterson, aged about 45, and his two spouses, ages roughly 40 and 30, await arraignment in Malden Police Court.

Boston Malden Everett Maria JL. Perkins Patterson G Street South Boston Frank H. Hinman

A Fortunate Escape From Apple Island Outing

Thirty five men sailed from Federal Street Bridge in a twelve oared barge for a harbor outing and were overdue. Harbor police searched the harbor and found them swamped on Apple Island. Two reached the city aboard another boat while the rest endured cold wind with no shelter until rescue.

Federal Street Bridge Apple Island Arty

Family Jars and the divorce law at Union Church

Rev Nehemiah Boynton spoke to young married couples on family jars cause and cure at Union Congregational Church Columbus avenue. He cautioned about the divorce law and stressed joint financial openness and mutual understanding to build a happy home.

Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue Nehemiah Boynton Harvard College

Democratic Campaigns and Tariff Reform Debate Echoes

The interview highlights Governor Russell’s strong re election prospects and declares Democratic strength in national campaigns. It argues for tariff reform and free raw materials benefiting Massachusetts industries, citing paper, leather, and wool sectors. It notes opposition from police officials and license fears among rivals.

Massachusetts Union Democratic Party Rourke Cochran Tresont Temple Commissioner Osborne

Narrow Escape In Salem Yard Collision

Salem October 9. A Portland Pullman train bound for Salem at 9 50 narrowly escaped serious collision with a Bernett freight at Castle Hill. Engineer Charles Waterman and Conductor Frank Barker managed a quick brake and reverse, but wet rails prevented stopping before impact. The Pullman head end was damaged, its tank sprung, baggage car smashed, caboose on the freight also damaged.

Salem Portland Charles Waterman Frank 8. Barker Castle Hill Bernett Waterman

Campaign charges accuse Democrats of veiling color voters influx

The Republican national campaign committee accuses the Democratic national committee of attempting to import large numbers of black voters from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington to influence New York elections. It cites Committeeman David Martin of Pennsylvania and Captain Elder of Washington as key organizers with three color supporters.

New York Republican National Campaign Committee Democratic National Committee Philadelphia Baltimore Washington David Martin Pennsylvania Elder

Prize Fight Ends in Fatal Outcome in Memphis

In Memphis at the Amateur Athletic Club a eight round quarrel between Jack Davis a Texas professional and Dick Barker a Memphis moulder ended with Barker dying the following noon. Davis was supported by Mike Conly and Bob Lee. Davis is jailed with seconds under bonds and club officials expected to be arrested.

Memphis Amateur Athletic Club Jack Davis Texas Dick Barker Davis Mike Conly Ithaca Giant Bob Lee Barker Athletic Club

Maher Goddard Match Backer Accepts Offer at Coney Island

Dave Holland acting for Peter Maher accepts the $5000 offer from the Coney Island Athletic Club for a Maher versus Joe Goddard bout. He may wager further on the outcome. If the match occurs at Coney Island, the club will post a £10,000 prize for a winner’s bout against Jackson.

New York Dave Holland Peter Maher Coney Island Athletic Club Maher Joe Goddard Goddard Jackson

Labor Lockout Risks and Union Stand in Boston

Readings from the Boston labor turmoil detail contractors threatening a lockout over wages and hours. Union leaders claim strong backing, vow to resist reductions, and outline plans to fight if necessary while headquarters shift to Washington Street. A South Boston street railway meeting solidifies a unionizing push and a firm endorsement of Senator McNary’s voting record on ten hour work laws.

Boston United Garment Workers Kneeland Street Washington Street New England Union South Boston West End Street Railway Pilgrims Hall James A. Gutherie James Rattigan Pioneer Labor Union McNary Congress W.S. McNary Fifth Division

Old Citizen of Waltham Caleb Wellington Dies at 86

Caleb F. Wellington, a longtime Waltham provision dealer and father of six civil war veterans, died yesterday at his Ash street home. He was 86. He arose, walked, returned, and expired within minutes.

Caleb F. Wellington Waltham Ash Street Wellington

Bostonian Society Meets Tomorrow on Writs of Assistance

The Bostonian Society will hold its next meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Old State House council chamber. Hon. Mellen Chamberlain will read a paper titled James Otis and the Writs of Assistance.

Bostonian Society Mellen Chamberlain James Otis Olid State House

Gabrielle's Velvet Tea Gowns At Doucet's Paris Fashion

Paris fashion writer observes Gabrielle at Doucet's lining a tea gown in pink crepe with a velvet belt and shoulder closure. The designer sketches a chic belt snore effect, while Gabrielle dreams of fame, mad capes, and velvet gowns, with dahlia purples and plumes dominating this winter's wardrobe.

Paris Gabrielle Doucet’s Ceinture Ronftante Madame Ceinture

Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Bleeding Skin Disease

Grateful parents report Hood's Sarsaparilla cured their children with impure blood and diseased skin after doctors failed. The tonic expelled foul humors from the blood and restored the skin to brightness, praised by readers from Lowell Massachusetts to aid blood and skin cures.

Hood C. IL. Hood & Co Lowell Mass

Fashions and Remedies From a Paris Soiree

A narrator recalls three doctors failing to relieve a severe eczema in two children, then praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for a cure within a month. The piece shifts to fashion notes and a dinner dialogue about Paris couture houses led by Gabrielle and a witty aside on M. Doucet, ending with JT’s musings on loyalty and fashion.

Hood Gabrielle M. Doucet Paris New York Herald Herald Worth Pingat Doucet Felix Morin-Blossier Raudnitz Homme

Reader survey counts by John Charles Frouhn in Boston

A letter from John Charles Frouhn lists newspaper readership counts with 57 posts 39 Heralds and 43 Clothes, dated September 30 from 554 East Eighth Street South Boston. The note requests acknowledgement to the Post editor.

Post John Charles Frouhn East Eighth St Boston

A Shakspere Luncheon Novelty in Boston Times

A Shakspere luncheon featured Quotations on menu cards and clever favors by the hostess. Guests wore corsages and belts with bardic allusions. One guest’s corsage showed Two Gentlemen of Verona, another a Pest tempt depiction, and a chatelaine cartoon of dog and cat ate bones labeled This is Julia. A guest solved the theme with Romeo and Julia eat.

Boston Times William Ostess Stratford-on-Avon V.E.R Julia Romeo

Boy Falls From Fountain Breaks Leg in South Boston

Arthur McGovern an 11 year old of 605 Second Street South Boston fell from the top of a drinking fountain in Independence Square yesterday afternoon injuring his right leg and was taken to City Hospital. The boy soprano Cyril Tyler has a large repertoire and will sing Bird Song from Le Perle da Brazil a Lullaby by Chadwick and the Bach Gounod Ave Maria at his concert Tuesday evening.

Arthur McGovern Second Street Boston Independence Square City Hospital Cyril Tyler Brazil George Chadwick

Sulphur Bit Coupon Notice Found On Page Seven

A brief notice indicates a coupon or feature related to Sulphur Bit may appear regularly on Page 7. The fragment suggests routine listings or advertisements in the page section. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.

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