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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1895
Page
8
Jordan Marsh & Co announces a sale of an entire stock of neckwear acquired from a top New York manufacturer. Prices drop well below the usual retail of 1.00 to 1.50 as they aim to surpass all competition. Sale starts Wednesday at 9 o'clock with a full assortment of styles and values.
An assortment of silk scarves including Th Kaints Imperiale Puffs and Graduated Howve Tira in Boston and Boc stock. Sold in same grades and styles at 75c 1.00 1.28 and 1.50 each, pricing matching counters.
In a Boston morning session Judge Nelson presided over the Rev. Frank Hyatt Smith’s twenty four count indictment for scurrilous postal material. The crowd filled the court, with Deacon Foxcroft and Rev. Peter McQueen among attendees as Smith sought time to review the second indictment.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions patrons and an overcoat with unclear names and locations. Lacks coherent context, dates, or identifiable organizations. Unable to extract definite persons or places for a full card.
General Martin and two city commissioners finalized eight liquor licenses last evening, with four more held pending census returns. Licenses go to Michael Turner & Beath Street, James Patten & Co., John F Townsend & Co, Charlestown, Schendel 13 Exchange Place, Ternan & Co, Carver Street, John R Kelliher & Co, Sumner Street, and Townsend & Co holds a grocer license while Schendel & Co holds a bottler license.
The Artic Pen House League met at Parker House last evening with Rev. Philip Moxom of Springfield presiding. Reports on tenement house investigations were read and board plans discussed. Vacancies were filed, leaving the board chaired by Rev. Moxom with members Naphen Cheney McNeill Fillestown Wy man and Carleton.
Salvation Army staff and local officers meet at headquarters for a fall congress in Boston. Brigadier and Mrs Brewer preside with Jubilee Band and Norma Thompson choir pieces. General Secretary Baer attends. officers from New England and Maine join private councils and a grand march at noon. Public meetings start today at People's Temple with tours, music, and talks on outreach and junior work.
Fragmentary OCR lists committee members and officers including D. Ballvide, Bremea, Parker, and Gealides as part of a meeting agenda. Vague references to a Monday event and officer roles appear amid scattered names.
Carlisle may face loss of voting rights as a resident eligibility debate unfolds. The man has not had a fixed residence for several years and now lives with another family. final registration decisions hinge on technical eligibility before the Wednesday deadline.
The Chelsea Veteran Firemen group hosts a fair in Winthrop Batt featuring tables by artistes Neth and ornamental trimoned brands.
San Francisco story says George Reynolds vows suicide in a letter while accusing counsel for Durrant of conspiring to frame Pastor Gibson in the Lamont and Williams murders. Reynolds names Smyth Dugan Stewart and Taylor as defence witnesses. Details allege plans to prove Lamont at home and on an Oakland boat and to plant a bloody handkerchief marked with a T.
Police report protection measures at polling places and several injuries from recent incidents. Bridget McLean, 11, of 60 Yeoman Street, was struck at Yeoman and Orchard streets by a wagon owned by ED W Smith, driven by Elwin Smith. she was treated at home. Dr James Thosias, 41, colored, of 111 Warrenton Street, assisted. Morris Bushman, 15 Stowell Street, a West End streetcar conductor, injured a fender pull while on Cambridge Street, receiving a severe electric shock. Thomas Norton, watchman for New dredging operation, escaped from a capsize near Berkeley Street. he swam to shore exhausted.
A concert last evening at Lyceum Hall East Boston featured a long list of performers including Miss Mary White Miss Justine McNaughton Miss Helen Higgins Mr John Burke Miss Louise Hornet Miss Minnie Burke of Portland Mr William Burke Mr Qos Mahoney Miss May Mooney Mr Richard Lestner Robert Dinsmore Miss Venus Betts A patriotic tableau America was presented by Miss Helen Crosby Annie daughter of Hon J H Sullivan Margaret daughter of ex Superintendent W J Burke May daughter of Commissioner John H Duane and Miss May Bennet East Boston Cadet Band played popular airs
The diphtheria outbreak in Brookline forced Winthrop School on Brookline Avenue to close its doors yesterday. The disease has hit many pupils, and the worst area of town saw the abandonment of exercises as a necessary precaution.
Inspectors Knox and Whitman arrested Annie Moran 30 and Elizabeth Lowell of Somerville for shoplifting in Jordan Marsh Co. store. The Mota Wotten was convicted in June for shoplifting in Boston and last August for obtaining money by false pretenses in Malden.
Two Boston police officers, from Division 10 and Division 9, have been snapetided amid internal charges. If commissioners sustain the charges, they will be dismissed from the force, reflecting the current discipline push within the department.
The Boston aldermen met to discuss a public hearing on a municipal electric light plant set for November 14 at 3 p.m. Petitions from Boston Electric Light and Edison Electric were received. An order to remove the Blake house to Richardson Park was approved unanimously for the Dorchester Historical Society.
Richardson a Royalston youth formerly claiming persecution and pursuit by an unknown assailant admitted the stories were myths and caused nightly patrols near his home. Investigations led to his transport to Worcester with Deputy Sheriff Deane overseeing him as officials linked his behavior to a head injury from months ago.
A 62 Governor reportedly locked himself in a closet this morning and, as stated, became temporarily insane from suffering. Dr. Carpenter, a war veteran, is mentioned in connection with the case.
A fragmented OCR note describes a sequence of selections or exams tied to a prior era. The readable parts hint at repeated efforts, multiple choices, and a focus on evaluating memory, skill, or judgment.
Osnénder J. F. MacDonaid of the Nor fells Hellen.lae has returned to his country after an extended absence. The report notes his travel and homecoming, with local readers invited to welcome him back.
In Superior Court Judge Sheldon opens two linked actions. Beatrice B Fowler sues Franklin Fowler in an equity suit over household furnishings from Brookline rented in October. A separate divorce libel by Mr Fowler cites alleged separations and lists several corespondents. Beatrice testified of residence in Somerville and ownership of books and engravings since 1883, with details on Badger boarding years and payments. The record notes delays and adjournment to tomorrow morning.
The Cambridge anniversary event for fifty years is tentatively scheduled for next June. A city committee including Dr. Lea Bullock and J Kehey will lead efforts, citing favorable weather in June for the celebration and city involvement.
A historical notice states deputy superintendents and street division staff must not accept or solicit political funds or contribute to any party. It emphasizes that employees were previously compelled to note such actions and to place "Rardis" in pockets to support campaigns. The rule aims to curb political fundraising by city workers.
Fragmentary notice announces a memorial for poet John Keats. Details are incomplete but indicate a remembrance event planned to honor his life and writings.
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