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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1895

Page

5

Two Young Girls Attempt Double Gas Suicide at Rockaway

At D. J. Felio's New York Hotel at Rockaway Beach two twenty-year-old women were found unconscious after a gas-fueled attempt to die together. The hotel keeper forced the door after discovering the room filling with gas. one woman claimed they slept with the window open and denied intent, but room conditions contradicted the statement. The victims, from New York City, were revived, names withheld, and the incident remains under investigation.

Rockaway Beach D. J. Felio New York Seaside Avenue Mr. Felic Fello Felio Felic New York City

Miss Florence Dix Escapes Mad Dog by Climbing Tree

Walton New York September 3 Miss Florence Dix rode with Mark Hatch when a savage dog chased them Hatch fell after his wheel struck a stone Dix rode ahead to safety reaching a farmhouse where a loaded gun was provided A shot killed the dog and Dix, calm as her father taught, waited for Hatch to descend from the tree with his broken wheel.

Miss Dix Mr. Hatch Dix Hatch

Matson and Countess Way Are One in Mystery

San Francisco reports Louise Myrtle Blaxton Matson and Countess Saroita Way of Hungary are the same person. A San Jose prisoner found to be a woman, later a dime museum attraction, closely resembles Miss Matson, with photos suggesting they are one and the same. The tale traces an escapade five years past in Europe and a bearded, fashionably dressed man later revealed as a woman.

San Francisco Louise Myrtle Blaxton Matson Countess Saroita Way Hungary San Jose Coun Ss Way Europe Los Golas Ison Miss Matson Countess Way Sarolla

Mysterious European Cure-All Ads and a Disguised Countess

An 19th century advert promotes Dr Lougest Co offering cures for sexual and nervous ailments with promises of long practice and free consultation. The piece contrasts this with a detective note on Countess Way, a European socialite who vanished after a dissipated career and debt, last seen around 1891 after imprisonment.

Dr. Louest & Co DR. Lougest Columbus Ave Boston Flas

Captain Merrick Dead Dorchester Police Captain

Captain Michael Merrick of Police Station 1 Dorchester died at his home 671 Washington Street Dorchester yesterday afternoon from heart disease. Born in Ireland on August 4 1840 he emigrated to the US and joined the Boston police May 1 1879 serving mostly in Dorchester and rising to captain August 25 1890. He was tall slim well known and beloved by officers and citizens alike. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Michael Merrick Dorchester Washington Street Merrick Ireland Boston

Trades Union Congress at Cardiff Votes to Exclude Delegates

At Cardiff on September 3 the Trades Union Congress debated excluding delegates who ceased to follow their unions. Mr Wilson challenged the committee, but the vote upheld the committee’s exclusion policy by 604000 to 357000, and the congress adjourned until tomorrow.

Cardiff Trades Union Compress Wilson Mawdsley Amalgamated Association of Cotton Spinners Curran Benjamin Tillett Dock Wharf Riverside Workers’ Union John Burns Henry Broadhurst M. P

Stocks Rise on Mexican Central Bonds and Mining Bets

The market sees active, strong trading with cheap and neglected specialties leading gains. Mexican Central bonds attract big buying as July earnings surge, while mining firms like Santa Rosa and Boston & Montana prompt talk of listings and development progress. Analyst Pinkham notes prospects for dividends and calls Santa Ysabel and Merced properties strong as oil burners shift away from coal.

St. Paul's London Rock Island Chicago Burlington & Quincy Mexican Central Atchison United States Boston Stock Exchange Santa Rosa Gold Mining Company San Francisco Grand View Santa Rosa Bay State Gas Securities Bay State North End Wisconsin Central New York Commission House Boston & Montana Timothy E. Hopkins Far West C. A. Coram Merced Hopkins Couch Boston West End Boston & Maine Charlestown

City of Lowell and Steamer Lowell Race Excursions

The Steamer City of Lowell will follow the America's Cup races leaving Norwich Line Pier 40 in New York each race day starting Sept 7. The twin screw steamer is advertised as luxurious and fast with limited passenger capacity and daily fare of $%. Staterooms extra and meals at usual Norwich Line prices. Apply to L H Beaver at 822 Washington Street.

Norwich Line North River New York City of Lowell United States Mail Glasgow Londonderry City of Rome Ethiopia Circassia Furnessia Anchoria Henderson Brothers Wiing Green N.Y E- C. V. Caley Broad Street Boston American Line Southampton Londo St. Louis London Harvre Paris Havre International Navigation CO Bowling Green L. H. Palmer Old State House

William J. Hoppin Dies at 8 in Providence

William Jones Hoppin died today at age 8 in Providence. A longtime New York resident for forty years, he was the first president of the Union League Club, a founder of the Century Club, and a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum. He also served a decade as first secretary of the U S legation in London under Schenck Welch Lowell and Phelps and was the oldest living Harvard Law School graduate for years, receiving honorary degrees from Harvard and other universities.

Providence R. L William Jones Hoppin New York Union League Club Century Club Metropolitan Art Museum United States Legation London Schenck Welch Lowell Phelps Harvard Law School

New England Railroad Transfer Completed in Hartford

The reorganized New England railroad directors met at Edward D. Robbins’s Hartford office and perfected the transfer. All directors attended as deeds were executed and transfer details finalized after a lengthy afternoon session.

Hartford, Conn Reorganized New England Railroad Edward D. Robbins

American ship Henrietta reported total loss after ashore

A London telegram says the American ship Henrietta, wrecked off Kee Channel on the Japan coast, will be a total loss. Built in 1875 at Bucksville South Carolina and owned in Searsport Maine, she was about 1203 tons net. Other notes include Masconomo floated off Port Joli Head and not seriously damaged, Boston trade figures, and several Warren steamers shifted to Liverpool Montreal service along with news of an iceberg sighting and storm-damaged ships along with Captain Ford’s tale of a tempestuous Atlantic crossing.

London Henrietta Kee Channel Japan Bucksville S. C Searsport A. M. Ross Liverpool N. S Masconomo Port Joli Head Boston Montreal Roman Sagamore Warren Line C. E. Stedman E. Stedman R. L. Neilson Fenton Ford Hamburg Penarth Atlantic William C. Bales Burton Progress Mexico Baltimore

First and Second Class Travel Fare Note

A brief garbled line references round trip travel in two classes labeled first class and second class, indicating a fare or pricing note from a historical transport listing. It shows fragmented phrasing and lacks clear origins or dates.

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