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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
8
The ad urges sick readers to use Paine's celery compound to restore energy and vigor as autumn begins. It credits Professor Edward E. Phelps and cites Mrs. William McCollum of Trenton Missouri, sharing relief from long standing neuralgia and nerve weakness attributed to the remedy.
The coal sales agents in New York held a meeting on October 25 and advanced prices by 2 cents per ton for stove coal and 15 cents per ton for all other sizes.
Hon. John E. Russell speaks at Huntington Hall as supporters rally behind tariff reform and income tax. He cites Sherman’s shift, warns that protectionism harms workers, and urges voters to back Democratic candidates and measures advancing prosperity.
Daniel P. Hubbard of Worcester was held to the Criminal Court in Chicago on charges of shooting his wife and Frank Gorsuch on Evanston avenue Sept 27. Mrs Hubbard did not appear in court, and a nol pros was entered as to her. Hubbard waived examination and posted no bonds, awaiting grand jury action. Gorsuch secured a second warrant to compel Mrs Hubbard's attendance.
Opening services were held at the new St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church in Wollaston Quincy using the regular service. Reverend Walter Russell Breed of Christ's Church Quincy preached with sermon by Bishop William Lawrence of Massachusetts. Choir led by G W Slover with Eloise P Flood at the organ. The church on Hancock Street follows early English style and was designed by J Howard Jones.
Commodore William E. Hopkins U S N retired since 1883 died in San Francisco aged 73. The veteran naval officer served during a long career and is mourned by the naval community and his family.
New York October 2. Police Commissioner John C. Sheehan testifies after Officer Cooney denied all Lexow charges. He discusses precinct locations, his finance, and connections to the Gould estate and contracting firms. He says he will return tomorrow.
At the Superior Criminal Court Judge Bradley presided as William L. Carr was arraigned on a murder charge for killing his sister Ellen T. Lucier with a gun on Oct 3 and entered a not guilty plea. Thayer and Rugg represented him as counsel. Also arraigned for manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Davis of Oxford on Dec 1 last, Mitchell Beargeron and Edward Beau regard pled guilty and were sentenced to eight years eight years plus one day solitary confinement in State Prison.
William Jones of Chelsea dies at his Prattville district home on Wednesday. He practiced as a practical plumber for years and later became a successful inventor of tools for his craft. He was respected in business and social life. Funeral set for October 28 at 2 p.m. Walnut Street M E Church Chelsea.
Captain Richard McDonald and crewman James Forrester along with Thomas Murphy William McLear and Christopher Acker arrived by Halifax after their Gloucester fishing schooner Martha C. wrecked at Bear Cove Newfoundland on Sept 28. They endured thirteen days stranded ashore with little food, built a hut from wreckage, then trekked fifteen miles to Bay of Islands for help before being taken to Gloucester via Harliaw and Halifax. They saved only their possessions.
The Leyland line steamer Philadelphian sailed for Liverpool with a massive cargo including 17,994 barrels of apples the largest shipment from the port this year. The manifest lists 1276 sheep 222 cattle 2192 quarters of beef 1556 bales of cotton and 5863 bushels of wheat. Captain Bill Abbott piloted the vessel and Captain J. S. Taggart dies of typhoid at East Boston after a four week illness. The Bankholme will be commanded by Captain Fyfe as other crews shift. The Bath Iron Works windlass for the St. Paul is shipped to Cramp's yards. The Dexter sails for Vineyard Sound and Captain Gabrielson now commands the cutter. Commodore Dixon’s yachts go to winter quarters and Captain Saxon departs for Germany awaiting a legacy.
Conflicts between Fish Dealers' Association and Atwood & Co. flare as retailers form a new alliance to counter wholesale tactics. Disputes center on where retailers may buy fish and threats of direct sale to cape cod catchers, with both sides preparing for a decisive meeting.
The Paris from New York, after a storm, collided eighty miles from the Scilly Islands on Oct 24 at 1 30. The sailing vessel was likely cut in two and disappeared with all hands. Paris stood by five hours and offered rescue but found no trace. The vessel lost only a jib boom per Lloyd's.
Newport Rhode Island October count shows a ward discrepancy in the warden's account. If other wards confirm the results Captain John Waters the Democratic candidate for Mayor will have won the election.
W A Lally of Dorchester writes to the Post date October 25 denying any involvement as a supporter of Hon W S McNary in Ward 24 and stating the claim was untrue and unauthorized.
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