12 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
1
A digester in the pulp mill at Onono Me exploded at 8 this morning. The building was wrecked and ten workers were believed trapped in the ruins. One body has been recovered and fire and medical teams are responding to the scene.
About ninety five Big Four yards workers in Cotumeus demand Cincinnati scare wages based on a ten hour day. Day conductors earn 270, yard brakemen 270, switch tenders 205. night conductors 290, brakemen 270, switch tenders 215. They also seek 125 monthly for yardmaster. Yards are blocked and only passenger trains move as the company plans to clear them tomorrow. A strike committee was appointed to patrol and defend the property.
An unknown vessel struck off Hasbro Land on Oct. 11. Lifeboat crews, aided by tugs, searched in fog but found no sign of survivors or the ship. Wreckage including timbers and a cask marked Hamlet drifted ashore as authorities looked for the crew.
WALTHAM Oct 11 Republicans held caucuses to name delegates to a representative convention on Oct 18. In Ward 6 delegates were instructed to vote for G. C. Morrill. all other delegates uninstr ucted. Delegates in each ward could fill vacancies.
The death of 15 year old William Anderson of Mt Carmel is under dispute after a head wound and an initial accident ruling. Dr Jocelyn suspects non accidental injuries and a coroner’s inquest likely follows. The case spurs inquiry as family hires an attorney and investigators prepare to probe possible foul play.
Washington dispatch reports forecast for Wednesday. Maine New Hampshire Vermont seen fair with winds east to southeast and warmer interior. coast temperatures steady. Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut expect fair with east to west winds and cooler on the coast. Eastern New York expected fair Wednesday with southeast winds, cooler in the southern portion, chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
Philadelphia reports a definite plan for readjusting coal tolls has been agreed upon by the Philadelphia and Reading roads. Vice-President Harris of the Reading Coal and Iron Company said in an interview that relations between the lines are friendly and that difficulties will soon be settled.
Port Huron Mich October 11 a woman’s body identified as Mrs Captain D Shepherd of Brockway Centre Mich was recovered about three miles below Goderich Ont confirming the Nashua disaster. Her husband Captain Shepherd also aboard perished in the fatal trip.
Three boys aged about 14 Willie Woodcock Frank Alger and Willie Lee were drowned tonight in Harbor Pond after being upset from a boat. Lee from Lowell ran away from school earlier today. Two boys swam ashore.
Advertising copy proclaims Wik, the Kumfurt Shoe, will sell itself with no talking needed by Mass Boot and Shoe Company. The terse line emphasizes instant appeal and strong product salesmanship.
Louis Kossuth the Hungarian patriot, living in Italy for years, is reported in an alarming state of debility at the age of 90. The note comes from Rupa Pista dated October 11.
A reflective notice on limits and value urging readers to distinguish wants from means. It cautions against listing items beyond one’s financial reach and emphasizes prudent budgeting and restraint in expenditures.
The notice discusses affordable carpeting options with prices for English Wiltons $2.00 to $3.25, American Wiltons $1.50 to $2.75, English Brussels $1.25 to $2.00, American Brussels 93c to $1.65, tapestries 50c to $1.00, and supers up to $1.00. It also mentions mats and rug-related items, indicating favorable buyer conditions and a broad range of materials.
Fatyl River readers weigh whether Trickey offered the bribe or was the target of a sought payoff. The Globe’s confession and the Post’s exposure trigger debates on honesty, verification, and the Borden case coverage. Local opinion leans toward Trickey’s paper seeking sensationalism, while McHenry’s role remains contested.
The Columbus flotilla parade along Staten Island and New York Harbor dazzled spectators on October 11 in bright sun and a refreshing breeze. Fort Wadsworth and Fort Hamilton drew the largest crowds as naval vessels including the Arethuse Infanta Yzabel and Bausan passed at six miles per hour. Mayor Grant and director Hene led the naval committee aboard the tug Howard Carroll with extensive public participation.
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