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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1894

Page

5

Countess di Brazza Savorgnan at Italian Lace Fair

Marion Howard reports Countess Cora Slocomb of New Orleans, now in Italy, as a prominent guest at a food fair. The Italian lace advocate leads lace education, supports peasant women, and has ties to Queen Margherita, purpose of boosting Italian lace in the United States.

New Orleans Countess di Brazza- Savorgnan Cora Slocomb Italy Pierre di Brazza America the Post United States Margherita Chicago

Doings at the Food Fair Highlights Italy Newburyport Day

A gala food fair day featured Lynn and Italy as top honors with lectures by Mrs. Lincoln on Marketing and Mrs. Lincoln on Pastry. Countess di Brazza spoke on Italian women lace making and customs at 3 pm, followed by a reception. Tomorrow marks Newburyport Day with Baroness Rose Posse.

Lynn Italy Countess di Brazza Newburyport Baroness Rose Posse

Russian mind reader dazzles Boston crowd at Parker House

Professor D Neuman of Russia, 22, demonstrated mind reading before professors Hodgson Pickering Dr Johnson Prince and Joseph Adamowski at Parlor 6. Tests included locating a hidden match box a carnation placement and ink blot tasks all completed with blindfolds to show accurate perception and muscle reading critics left convinced of his talent.

D. Neuman Russia Parker House The Post Bishop Hodgson Psychic Research Association Pickering Harvard F. M. Johnson Beacon Street Prince Marlboro Street Joseph Adamowski Neuman A. J. Koehler Jarvis Boston Bishop’s Dr. Johnson Dr. Prince Newman Cara Barnard

The Self Focused Woman and Social Comfort

The piece contends that women naturally center on themselves yet should curb self talk to win social favor. It advises reading, travel, and conversation topics other than personal experiences to avoid alienating listeners and maintain harmony.

Lynn Baby Scalded by 4-Year-Old Brother at Home

A two year old Kellam girl of 34 Green Street Lynn was pushed into a tub of boiling water by her four year old brother yesterday. She is severely scalded and may not recover.

Kellam Green Street Lynn

First Woman Reporter Pioneers Newspaper Staff Roles

Dr. Mary claims to be the first woman reporter on a daily newspaper in the country. She served on the Washington Republican staff as compositor and reporter, later as correspondent, soon after the war.

Mary The Washington Republican

Wellesley College Adopts Golf For Physical Training

Wellesley College students now study Greek six hours daily and spend afternoons practicing golf under instructor Willie Campbell with Dr. Walter Channing endorsing the program. The plan aims to build health and discipline, making golf a core part of practical student training.

Wellesley College Wellesley Walter Channing Brookline Willie Campbell Scotland

Notable WomenLinked Figures At Wellesley And Boston

Miss Daniell of Aldershot recently died leaving a legacy of soldiers’ welfare work including seven soldiers institutes funded at her expense. Miss Kendal, praised by students as jolly, specializes in history and once joined a New York slumming trip. Miss Vida Dalton Scudder, a leading Wellesley professor and Vassar graduate, cofounder of University Settlement Boston, is described as slight and graceful with vivacious manner.

Miss Daniell Aldershot England Soldiers’ Home Daniell Soldiers’ Institutes Wellesley Miss Kendal New York City West Side Vida Dalton Scudder Horace E. Scudder Wellesley College Miss Scudder Boston Vassar

War on Long Wharf Fish Trust Divides Dealers and Commission Agents

The Wholesale Fish Dealers Association has effectively boycotted Atwood & Co. of 5 Long Wharf, aiming to force all sales through the group. Atwood accuses the dealers of attempting to control prices and drive commission agents out of business, while S. H. Jackson & Co. defies the boycott and keeps buying from Atwood.

Wholesale Fish Dealers’ Association Commission House of Atwood & Co Long Wharf Atwood Commission Wholesale Dealers’ Association Boston Atwood & Co Mr. Atwood Cape Trust T Wharf

NORCROSS LIKELY BUYERS OFFER WRAPPERS IN LUMP SALE

Norcross shop promotes a large lot of women wrappers in Cambric Gingham Malta Cotton Flannel and Tycoon styles at wholesale prices half off. Big sale cut. items marked FGI 5 590 98C 1.25 1.39 7.98. Also feature baby wear including hats caps and dresses with limited stock No 20 Left No 17 Left.

Whittier and Belozersky Wedding in Paris

The civil marriage ceremony was held in Paris this afternoon between Miss Susan Tucker Whit tier, daughter of General Whitttier of New York, and Prince Belosselsky Belozersky, son of the Czar's aide-de-camp.

Paris Susan Tucker Whittier General Whitttier New York Prince Belosselsky Belozersky

Bids Opened for City of Boston Park Loans

City treasurer opened proposals for 4 percent park loans totaling 3.1 million dollars with bids from Baldwin Bros Co New York Life Insurance W I Quintard Forson Leach C Moran Co J Wee N W Harris Co Higginson Day B H Rollins Blake Harvey Blodger Merritt and others. Prices ranged from about 99 to 113 with various maturities entries listed.

City of Boston Baldwin Bros. Company New York Life Insurance Company W. I. Quintard New York Forson, Leach Daniel A. Moran & Co J. & Wee and N. W. Harris & Co Tee, Higginson & Co Ll. Day & Co B. H. Rollins & Son Blake Bros & Co Harvey, Fiske & Son Blodger, Merritt & Co International Trust Company Brewster, Cobb & Estabrook

Townsend Cobb Wedding in Watertown Church

Miss Helen Maude Townsend daughter of Prof Luther T Townsend of Water town and Baltimore married Cliffors Stanley Cobb son of Roscoe A Cobb of Waltham at the First Congregational Church in Watertown. About three hundred guests attended as Rev Charles A Littlefield officiated. A reception followed at the bride's father's home with elaborate autumn decor. The couple will reside in Waltham Townsend street and be at home January 1 and 24.

Watertown Helen Maude Townsend Luther T. Townsend Baltimore Cliffors Stanley Cobb Roscoe A. Cobb Waltham First Congregational Church Charles A. Littlefield D. Sadie Lovell Theodore B. Robinson Fannie Townsend Madeline Bates Eunice Bowen Madeline Dyer Elmer Bliss Boston Frank W. Seamans Brookline Wiliam F. Atwood Charles Cutting Arlington F. P. Logan Chestnut Street

Silver Wedding in Melrose for Mr and Mrs W H Flanders

The silver wedding celebration for Mr and Mrs W H Flanders of Hill side avenue Melrose took place tonight between 8 and 10:30. Mr Flanders of the firm Chandler and Co Boston and Mrs Flanders noted in Melrose society were hosted by their son William H Flanders. Guests from Boston Malden Cambridge and other towns attended. the couple were wed at Wells Maine.

Melrose W. H. Flanders Hillside Avenue

Tobin and Murray wed at St Peter's Church in Boston

John D Tobin and Miss Lizzie J Murray married by Rev Peter Rowan at St Peter's Church last night. A reception followed at the bride's mother home 13 Ellsworth Street. Bride wore white mulle duchesse trim diamonds. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Murray sister. Cornelius O'Brien best man. They will reside at 13 Ellsworth Street after a brief tour.

John D. Tobin Lizzie J. Murray Peter Rowan St. Peter’s Church Ellsworth Street Mary Murray Cornelius O’brien Mrs. Tobin

Malden Wedding at Captain Shelton Residence

A home wedding in Malden united Miss Fannie Louise Shelton daughter of Captain Albert F. Shelton with Claude A. Magill formerly of Malden now a civil engineer at Westfield. The Rev. S. R. Fuller officiated before a small gathering with autumn leaves and chrysanthemums adorning the parlor. The bride wore pale lavender silk with white lace and carried chrysanthemums. bridesmaid Miss Ada Bartlett wore white crepe with a bouquet.

Malden Albert F. Shelton Police Fannie Louise Shelton Claude A. Magill Westfield S. R. Fuller Ada Bartlett William Magill

Ricks Rules Ritchies Liable in Canadian Copper Suit

Judge Augustus J. Ricks of the U S Circuit Court northern Ohio district voided the Ritchies claims in a long running stock manipulation case involving the Canadian Copper Company Anglo American Iron Company and the Central Ontario Railway Company. Judgments were entered against H B Payne Stephen Burke the Cornell estate and the Mc Mullens totaling about 1 500 000 with eleven days to liquidate before collateral securities are sold. Ricks described S R Ritchie as a man driven to make millions with scant scruples.

Cleveland, CO Augustus J. Ricks United States Circuit Court Northern Ohio District Canadian Copper Company Anglo-American Iron Company Central Ontario Railway Company James B Samuel R. Ritchie Ritchies H. B. Payne John Stephen Burke Hocking Valley H. B. Cornell J. B George McMullen Ricks Hf. B. Payne Stephen Burke Cornell Estate McMullens

Barber Warren Identified After East Boston Drowning

The body recovered from the water at East Boston Monday was identified by his wife as Daniel Warren of Tyler Street a barber. He disappeared two weeks ago and it is not yet known whether he drowned accidentally or took his own life. The body was interred yesterday afternoon.

East Boston Daniel Warren Tyler Street

Newton residents oppose Boston annexation plan

A Newton City Hall hearing before the Greater Boston Commission drew over one hundred residents. Judge Chair Rice opened at 7 45 pm and attendees discussed plans, with general opposition to annexation though some supported a modified metropolitan commission proposal.

Greater Boston City Hall West Newton Newton Rice Commission

Quincy Youth John Parsons Dies in Scranton Fall

John Parsons of Quincy was instantly killed in Scranton Pennsylvania when he fell from a new building under construction. He sang in Christ's Church choir and was active in the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor and the local YMCA. His death grieves many friends in Quincy.

Quincy John Parsons Scranton Penn Parsons Choir Christ’s Church Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor

Fall from electric car injures William Gillespie on Main Street

William Gillespie of Somerville fell from an electric car on Main Street Cambridgeport at about 9 35 last evening. He sustained cuts and a broken collar bone and was taken to Station 2 then to Cambridge Hospital for treatment.

William Gillespie Somerville Main Street Cambridgeport Station 2 Bryant Gillespie Cambridge Hospital

Bride and Groom Begin Westfield Life After Wedding

The bridal march from Lohengrin was played by Miss S Louise Shelton as the bridal party entered the parlor. Ushers were John J Shelton and Arthur Magill. A reception followed and the couple began their tour. They will reside in Westfield after returning.

Waener Lohengrin S. Louise Shelton John J. Shelton Arthur Magill

Curious cargo sails into port on the Lizzie W Hannum

The Gloucester schooner Lizzie W Hannum captained by Sanchez arrives at Long Wharf with a cargo of Bahama and West Indies curios including sea ferns shells and shells. The voyage features two Maine bears and two monkeys attracting a large crowd as the ship tours American seaside resorts.

Lizzie W. Hannum Gloucester Long Wharf Hannum Sanchez Bahama Islands West Indies Newport Bar Harbor Bangor Belfast Rockport Rockland Augusta Maine

Enrollment at Harvard Shows Varied Yearly Gains

Harvard announces an official enrollment statement noting this year’s total exceeds last year in every department except science law medical and dental and veterinary where gains are nominal. The freshman class declines by twenty one and the sophomore class shows a net gain while graduate and college gains are small overall.

Harvard

A. R. Tucker Returns After Long Icebound Voyage

The New Bedford whaling bark A. R. Tucker arrived from Hudson Bay after being missing from May 2 1898. She spent the season in Hudson Strait and Hudson Bay, wintered at Depot Island, harvested 8600 pounds of whalebone and 120 barrels of oil from three whales, and reported the death of steward Joseph Spooner. The Perseverance, Captain Murray from Peterhead, wintered at Depot Island and will spend three winters in the bay.

New Bedford A. R. Tucker Hudson Bay Hudson Strait Tucker Depot Island Joseph Spooner Perseverance Murray Peterhead

Will of Charles P. Adams filed for probate in Dedham

The Brookline magnate Charles P. Adams left a will filed at the Norfolk registry, naming his wife as executrix and trustee. If she does not need the property for her use, she must transfer the rest to the American Missionary Association and the American Home Missionary Society for their general purposes. The will, executed in June 1888, was witnessed by John F. Colby, John H. Colby, and Frederick W. Hassam.

Dedham Charles P. Adams Brookline Norfolk American Missionary Association American Home Missionary Society

The Jerome Banners by Irene EH

Irene EH creates four panel banners titled The Joy Banner The Best Banner The Every Day Banner and What Will the Violets Be Each banner includes a decorated envelope and four color panels with messages from popular authors Lee and Shepard publish at 50 cents each banner.

Irene EH Jerome Lee & Shepard

Brows and Lashes as a Cult of Facial Expression

The article notes a growing cult around eyebrows and eyelashes as key to facial expression. Buffon cites the eyebrow as highly influential, with lashes thick and long signaling gentleness. Regular grooming, nightly pomatum, washing, and light trimming are advised for improved brows and lashes.

Buffon

Expensive Imported Jackets Feature Persian Lamb and Velvet

An imported model showcases a short black Persian lamb coat with a sage-green velvet front and velvet faced lapels. Gold and black passementerie decorate the revers and high collar, with leg-of-mutton sleeves in Persian lamb and green velvet cuffs. Several variants include pink velvet or blue loose fronts, paired with matching toques and decorative wings.

Ice Clad Vessels Reported Off Labrador Coast

In Labrador winter has set in with heavy snow storms and gales. Ice formations were on all vessels coming south in the heavy seas near St. John's Newfoundland as of yesterday.

ST. John’s N. F Labrador

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the Countess di Brazza Marion Howard Mary Walker Prof. Neuman Wen Sense OKERY Harland Mrs.Lincoln Miss Parlours Benduta AVOI Fish Trust Norcross Cambric Gingham Malta J. Henry Norcross Tremont Row Belozersky City OF Boston Park Loans Wilson Bros Nettie Millmin—Gantley William J. Corcoran Arthur Millen Annie E. Gantley Sullivan South Boston Mortimer Sullivan Gardner Mary E. Gardner William H. Gardner West Canton Cobb Townsend Magill Shelton Ritchie Barber Warren Washington Street Prince Albert Canada Seal Capes Astrachan Ladie Rober John G. Small Keith’s New Theatre Eee Law School Seeree Rer Eres Eresen W. Eee Dental School School of Veterinary Medicine Bussey Institute Clover Medicine CO Augusta, ME Jerone
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