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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
8
McManus and Co markets its clothing and furnishing goods with emphasis on superior fit and durability. The ad argues their men and boys clothes surpass ordinary ready-made products and highlights fall and winter suits and overcoats at competitive prices to attract steady trade.
George L. Day and Harry K. Batch of Dartmouth College, tied to New England families, were arraigned on a false pretenses charge after defrauding hotels and friends in New York. The charge was nolle pressed. they will be surrendered to military authorities and later tried for desertion. They enlisted after leaving college, then deserted and were found in Baltimore before being brought to the arsenal for trial.
The Boston Board of Health reports 411 diphtheria cases in five weeks with 61 fatalities. Since fall term began, cases rise, and experts warn no abatement. Anti toxine shows benefit early but fails after blood poisoning develops. Forty nine medical experts canvass districts among school children as deaths lag behind last year.
A large throng attends the funeral at St Josephs Roxbury for Rev Michael J Moloney who died Monday. Bishop Brady leads, with Rev Hugh P Smyth and others assisting. Archbishop Williams gives last rites before the coffin is carried out by six seminary classmates and interred at Brookdale Cemetery Dedham.
Funeral service for Patrick Grant held yesterday at Arlington Street Church at 2 pm with Rev. Howard N. Brown presiding. Family, dignitaries, and Harvard professor Barrett Wendell attended. wreath on coffin. three hymns sung. burial at Mt. Auburn.
The Puvis de Chavannes decorative panels in the new library were installed under M Victor Koos and G B Walters. Critics noted pale coloring and argued about viewing angles while Koos defended the artist’s restrained palette and promised minimal retouching.
London October 9 United Press reports Ambassador Bayard, guest of the Marquis of Bath at Longleat Wiltshire, said the Sackville attack is a matter in official diplomatic correspondence with Britain and the United States from 1888. He would say nothing more beyond that prior exchange.
Bayard West Virginia witnesses a daytime blaze consuming thirty houses this morning with reported losses totaling $0,000. Local fire crews battled the flames as residents assessed the damage and began recovery.
J G Small & Co presents shorter coats and capes with heavy trims for the season. The Washington Street store expanded to showcase a new line of imported cloaks coats and capes, including velvet and silk brocade designs copied from French models. English tailor made suits are in demand as the firm highlights Parisian flair and added conveniences for shoppers.
The Rev. Thurston denounces Doutney from the pulpit after allegations of impropriety surface during temperance rallies. Women report advances and unsettling incidents, prompting Thurston to demand Doutney leave town within 24 hours or face arrest. Doutney denies charges, vows to stay and confront accusers.
Mrs Susan G Coolidge died suddenly at her Cambridge residence 984 Massachusetts avenue after a 6 PM apoplexy. She was 72 and widowed. Relative: brother Josiah P C Marshall of Boston. Alderman Watson G Cutter acted as adviser and organized arrangements.
The grand jury began considering the case of Elizabeth M. Flagler, daughter of General Flagler, who shot and killed Ernest Green, a 12 year old colored boy, on August 2. Neither Flagler nor her friends appeared, but her coroner's jury statement was reviewed. indictments are not expected.
Cleveland Ohio October 9 In line with the June agreement and the Columbus meeting two weeks ago the Hocking Valley coal operators have advanced miners wages to correspond with the rise in the Pennsylvania fields.
In West Derry New Hampshire on October 9 Bertie Young clashed with a schoolmate. Teacher J W Bean intervened and was cut as Young wrestled away two knives. The weapons were recovered after a hard struggle.
On October 9 at Buzzard's Bay the President, Secretary Thurber, and Colonel C. P. Horton fished aboard the Esther. Cold weather did not hinder the catch as the party reported good fishing and brought back a decent mess of fish.
The Country Club opened its second annual whippet race meeting with notable turnout despite cold wind. Winners included Ames's Flasher in the national heat, Mary in the Brookline heat, and Ames's Flyer edging Spot by a yard. A polo game followed, with two 3-inning, 20-minute-a-side matches ending with the first team ahead by three goals and the second by two.
Boston police arrested two young men, Albert Meyer and Edward Clarke, after tracing them from a Back Bay district to a Washington street lodging house. They had a portrait album reported stolen by Margaret Fay, and Clarke claims ties to a group leaving New York to reach Boston. Additional thefts included James Bainbridge losing $10 and a gold ring, with other residents reporting overcoats stolen from Tremont Street residents E Dickinson and Frank B Cressey.
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