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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1896
Page
8
An editorial denounces deceptive clothing ads in Boston papers offering $20 suits for 6 to 7 dollars as insincere fakery. It warns buyers against pennyworths and praises a reputable merchant that emphasizes good fabric, sturdy sewing, fair profits, and value for money to earn genuine trade.
LieManus & Co reports strong sales of overcoats and suits at the Boston shop from S. W. Loomis wholesale stock. The firm secured prime items after a recent stock failure and offers first picks to customers.
A large derrick used to move granite blocks for the B R B L A R railroad project at Crescent Beach fell at 2 10 yesterday afternoon. Joseph Reif died within twenty minutes. Thomas Mahon was seriously injured but expected to survive. Several others were only slightly hurt. The crew worked for J J O'Brien & Co. and the cause of the fall is unknown. Reif's body was taken to Sanborns and he had recently arrived from Philadelphia.
John B. Norris told police he was robbed of 20000 on a Fall River steamer. He later described meeting men in New York and losing only three newspapers after giving up his money for safekeeping. Middleboro officials note Norris's reputation and estimate he had about 200 dollars.
The Harvard Crimson conducts a three day mock election for U S president open to any member listed in last year's directory or fall catalogue. Balloting ends Wednesday evening with results announced Thursday. The Non-Partisan Silver Club adds to political club list and parades by Republican and Sound Money clubs are planned with a brass band practicing daily.
In a Boston hearing, Cadets Mayo Nash Ruggles and others testified of hunger and squalid conditions on the Enterprise voyage from Madeira to Boston. Allegations include inadequate food, dirty sick bays, and a nurse’s improprieties as Admiral Belknap and Counsel Blackmer spar over procedure.
Customers flock to Cretchens for a Saturday event offering long cold weather garments priced from $3.98 upward. The retailer touts prices lower than ever and highlights charming styles for the season.
Lowell Massachusetts October 14 1896 John F Murphy withdraws his name as elector at large from the Democratic ticket at Faneuil Hall citing opposition to free coinage of silver and dissatisfaction with Mr Williams leadership He states his reason to maintain party unity while voting on a fair ballot in the Commonwealth indicating his disapproval of Williams and the ticket’s stance
The Park Street Club meets Saturday at 7 45 P M to debate free silver and gold coinage. The stated resolution calls for immediate mint opening to unlimited coinage at a 16 to 1 ratio without nation aid, with Charles Trout and Guy L Morrill on the affirmative and Chauncey F English and Alfred H Colby on the negative.
Irving Bates T Frank Holbrook of Braintree Eli Eddy and William Stetson of Randolph arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of placing green parts in Great Pond waters causing the deaths of ducks and geese used as decoys. Case continued to Oct 24. dead birds owned by Joseph A Pearson Layi F Hayden I W Hayden.
Last night the Common Council shelved Councilman Barnes of Ward 1 and his five member committee call to investigate the ferry division of the street department. Debates claimed politics underlay the move with opponents citing proper civil service and discipline. Several members urged postponement or rejection while others pressed for a formal inquiry amid serious charges.
The withdrawal of 600000 in gold from the sub treasury by Watson and Brown and its deposit to Chase National Bank sparked talk in financial circles. The Majestic arrived with 485161 in gold coin for the Bank of British North America and the sub treasury received it today.
Fall River stockholders of Globe Yarn Mills met as the market for print cloths held steady at 29 16 cents with fair demand. Arnold B. Sanford declined re election as treasurer and Edward B. Jennings was elected in his stead. Sanford will likely remain agent. He cited insolvent personal affairs tied to Somerset & Johnsonburg Manufacturing Co as reason for his action and noted the corporation may issue many notes requiring indorsement, currently of little value.
Woonsocket Rhode Island October 15 The Graniteville mill Burrillville has resumed operations after several months suspension.
A 27 year old man visited Park Theatre claiming to marry Nellie McHenry. He offered to quit work, urged her to study shorthand, and proposed moving to Fargo or Oak with her father’s mines to keep books while she searches for a stenographer position. He planned to return with his trunk for an answer after her Saturday engagement.
The twenty seventh annual New England branch meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society closed with memorial services for three members led by Mrs H B Steele. The Young Ladies Society of Modelton staged an imaginary auxiliary. Enrollment listed 178 delegates with Maine 18 New Hampshire 12 Vermont 11 Rhode Island 6 Connecticut 8 Massachusetts 128. Next year the meeting moves to Hartford Conn.
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