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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1893

Page

2

City Murder Suicide Shocks Billerica Street

Louis Warshafsky died by self-inflicted gunshot after a domestic disturbance at 21 Billerica Street observed by neighbors. Sergeant Tighe and officers found Warshafsky in the street and witnesses described a row and screams before the fatal shot.

Louis Warshafsky C. H. Tighe Billerica Street Warshafsky Kelley Russell Schmidt Station $8 Tighe Martelson City Hospital Station 2 I. Wrofsky Lowell Street Wrofsky Post Causeway Street Glass No. 21 Mr. Urofsky

Old Timer Michael S Powers Arrested For Opera Glasses Scam

Michael S Powers aged 47 was arrested after police linked him to a scheme involving three pairs of opera glasses valued at 21 dollars 50 cents and one pair of eyeglasses valued at 1 dollar 50 cents. He used false names and planned to deliver goods to a hotel. He allegedly posed as a U S official in another attempt at a diamond ring theft. He faces Municipal Court proceedings.

Michael S. Powers Edson W. Burnham Washington Street H. T. Williams B& Man Temple Place Pierce J. Grace United States London Tuttle Powers Rogues

New York Dry Goods Manager Shoots Self at West Broadway

Nathan Strauss, local manager of Ley Strauss's New York branch, fatally shot himself in his office at 88 West Broadway. He was wealthy with reportedly harmonious domestic affairs, and the death was sudden with no apparent motive.

New York Nathan Strauss Ley Strauss San Francisco West Broadway Strauss

Counterfeit Dollar Parged. Murphy Freed on Recognizance

Daniel J. Murphy appeared before a United States commissioner in the Federal building for parging a counterfeit dollar and was released on his own recognizance. The text also mentions a Boston society trio beginning their social reign in Back Bay.

Daniel J. Murphy United States Boston Society Buda Back Bay

Governor Russell as Cabinet Prospect Rumor Strong

The article links Governor Russell to potential Cabinet succession as Minister Olney leaves. It notes his refusal to relinquish railroad trusts suggests he will not surrender his position. President Cleveland admires him and a pathway to national duties is speculated amid a reshuffle.

Russell Cleveland Massachusetts William E. Russell Olney New England Governor Russell

Coakley Rally Draws Crowded Support in Boston Ward

A large crowd gathered at Cabot Street bath house as Timothy W. Coakley, Democrat and Citizens' candidate for Senator in the Eighth Suffolk District, urged opposition to Cronan and Dresser. Speakers labeled Cronan a weak Democrat, criticized Dresser, and recounted last year's nomination clashes. A second rally at Smith Street Schoolhouse featured repeating speakers.

Cabot Street Bath House Timothy W. Coakley Suffolk J. Thomas Melvin Coakley McEttrick M. J. Coyle John T. Hughes Brighton Cronan T. P. Dresser Thomas B. Milford Ward 19 Robert Nixon Ward 20 E. P. Barry South Boston Bailiwick Dresser Mr. Cronan Bennett Baker Smith Street School House

Fire at 661 669 Washington Street Causes Damages

This morning's blaze at 661 to 669 Washington Street in a three and a half story brick block caused $500 in damage to the structure owned by the Fifty Associates. Smoke damage was light. 661 and 663 basements housed Henry P. Vieth's restaurant with $1000 loss, 663 first floor Frank H. Chamberlain's menswear with $2000 loss, 665 first floor Oliver Green & Co. pianos with slight smoke, and unknown origin in 663 front basement store room.

Washington Street Fifty Associates Lyceum Theatre R. R. Sheldon Henry P. Vieth Frank H. Chamberlain

Dedicatory Exercises for St Marys Gymnasium

The St Marys Young Men's Catholic Association held the dedicatory exercises for its new gymnasium in the upper hall of the Cooper Stilman and North Margin street building. President Michael H Gilbride spoke. other remarks were offered by Rev Messrs Byrne and McAvoy and Lawyer W B H Whall. A reception and dance followed with a formal march led by Gilbride and several couples. The hall and gym were bright with electric lights and bunting.

St. Mary’s Young Men's Catholic Association Cooper, Stilman North Margin Michael H. Gilbride Messrs. Byrne McAvoy W. B. H. Whall Gilbride Mary Gilbride Daniel J. McGrath McGrath Patrick J. Carroll Mamie Cullan William J. McGlenchy Frances Gorman W. J. McCormack Daley

Yale, Williams 82 0: Yale Dominates Williams With End Running

Yale roared to an 82 to 0 victory over Williams in New Haven after two 30 minute halves. Most gains came on end runs as Yale’s interference clicked for the first time this season. Williams played largely with substitutes and was hampered by weak condition.

New Haven Conn Yale Williams Yales Ide

Princeton Tigers Rout Lehigh 28 to 6 in Football Clash

Princeton defeated Lehigh 28 to 6 at home as the first half saw strong regulars and excellent interference. In the second half Princeton used few regulars and substitutes, allowing Lehigh to press and control much of the field while Princeton's scoring ended in the opening half.

Princeton Lehigh N. Tae Pohitaton Tigers

Fearing Wins Newport Mayor Post in Tight Race

Democrat D B Fearing defeats Republican J P Sanborn for mayor by 88 votes. Council likely Republican on joint ballot, with treasurer position still uncertain, leaning Democratic overall.

Newport Fearing J. P. Sanborn

Cornell Falls to Tufts 6 0 in Thinned Game

Cornell college football team was defeated by Tufts College in Ithaca N Y with a 6 to 0 score this afternoon. Tufts secured a late score after a tight defensive battle in poor weather conditions.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell Tufts College

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Fall Health Tonic

Advert shows Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure for ailments tied to autumn cold and damp, claiming it purifies and vitalizes blood to prevent rheumatism catarrh pneumonia and other illnesses. It touts sale by all druggists with a dollar for one bottle and five dollars for six bottles.

Hood

Senator Sherman presses bonds for Treasury relief in repeal fight

Washington report details two moments of alarm over the repeal of the Sherman act purchasing clause. Sherman urged bond issuance to replenish a nineteen million gold reserve drain and warned Democrats to accept bonds as the sole remedy. He proposed a $200 million issue, with $60 million in smaller denominations, contingent on future action.

Washington Finance Committee Sherman Senate Democratic Party Congress Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Sherman Gray Voorhees

Democratic appeal links Mass votes to national reform

Orator argues Massachusetts must back repeal of Republican laws to aid national recovery. He blames McKinley era tariffs and the Sherman bill for distress, touting Democratic opposition to unsound money and promising relief if Greenhalge defeats the candidate he labels tied to those policies.

Sherman Walker House Democratic Party Cleveland Republican Party Congress Senate McKinley Nebraska Boards of Trade Washington

Senate Moves to Business Without Quorum Call

The waiting Senate began proceedings in Washington on October 25 with no preliminary quorum call. Senator Peffer of Kansas introduced a resolution urging the judiciary committee to investigate the question.

Washington Senate Peffer Pop Kansas Judiciary Committee

Senate Debates Silver Repeal amid Treasury Concerns

Republican and Democratic senators spar over the Bland Allison repeal and Treasury gold reserves. Sherman warns of potential overreach while Democrats seek safeguards. House debates a labor-protection tariff concept and proceeds with the bankruptcy bill amid partisan tension.

Mr. Greenhalge Alexander Hamilton Mr. Guild Bland-Allison Carlisle William McKinley Foster House Senate Congresses Cleveland Manning Greenhalge Congress Harrison Boston Journal Russell

Shawmut Furniture Co. Store at 64 Shawmut Ave

Shawmut Furniture Co. operates a store at 64 Shawmut Avenue in Boston. The listing notes the business under a local retail address. No further details on products or hours are provided in the fragment.

Beaubod Shawmut Furniture CO Ghawmut Ave Bo Sto

Governor Russell Attends Haverhill Rally

The Hon. Josiah Quincy and Hon. Edward Slattery spoke as the Haverhill City Band played. A fireworks display lit the street before the Academy while Governor Russell arrived from Boston, met the Democratic City committee, and was entertained at O. S. Currier's residence before returning. The rally was a grand success.

Josiah Quincy Edward Slattery South Framingham Haverhill Academy Russell Boston Democratic City Committee O. S. Currier Sixth Avenue

Burglars Fail to Steal at Aborn Hatter Store

Youthful burglars entered Aborn the hatter at 299 Washington Street via Ple Alley before dawn. They climbed an eight foot fence broke a shutter and window and rifled the shop but fled when a cellar dog frightened them away.

Aborn Washington Street

Woman Buys Elegant $10 Gas Radiator At Folsom Store

A surprised woman leaves W. A. Folsom & Co. at 17 Union street with one of the popular $10 gas radiators. The store reports strong sales as customers rush to purchase the efficient heating unit.

W. A. Folsom & Co Union Street

pROLLED OATS Are the Heat and FRIENDS Cheapest Bib pachuge

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