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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1894
Page
1
An old advertisement promotes Dr. George W Hilton’s Specific as a remedy for sour stomach heartburn flatulence hiccough indigestion and related issues. Bottles are sold in convenient 50 cent sizes by West and Jenney.
Secretary of the Navy Herbert accompanied by his son and naval officers inspected the Charlestown Navy Yard. The party toured the prison, rope walk, viaduct area, and a plan for an emergency hospital, while officials pressed for a large dry dock. The visit, deemed superficial compared to last year, ended with luncheon aboard the Dolphin and a trip to nearby Newton and Brookline before departing for New London.
Chicago September court session on contempt charges against Eugene V. Debs and several American Railway Union officers for alleged violations of an injunction during the strike. Over 100 witnesses subpoenaed. Debs absent, jury trial declined. Mulford testifies on telegrams between Debs and Phelan. government seeks proof of telegram delivery. Debs signals would lift boycott on Mobile and Ohio if not in General Managers Association.
Edward Foley a four year old boy from Purchase street Danvers was found in the river. He had wandered from home Tuesday afternoon and a search was conducted through the day and night. His father found the body face down in the water, indicating he had fallen in.
Weather forecast from Washington notes Thursday conditions generally fair for New England with cooler temperatures away from the coast. Inland areas and coastal segments from Boston to Eastport expected to see lower temperatures as winds shift to variable.
Salem reports the Boston and Maine road plans to consolidate repair works and locomotive shops after a two week old Salem fire. The firm weighs a large new plant at Salem Portsmouth or Newburyport, with Salem favored due to idle land and existing facilities.
Providence reports the death of ex mayor Amos C Barstow from a stroke that felled him last Friday morning. Barstow served as mayor in 1852 and founded the Barstow Stove Company, with interests in several enterprises and church work.
In Salem on September 5 sixty two applicants sought admission to the new class at the Normal State School. Fifty six were admitted as the roll call concluded the day.
New Tankr prices reduced and a revised catalogue now available. Wines, liquors and teas featured. Send for the updated list from Hetherston Importing Co located at 44 and 46 Broad Street, Boston.
Ward 7 representative Daniel J. McLaughlin appears set as the Democratic candidate in the third Suffolk district now led by Senator John F. Fitzgerald. A Tuesday meeting formed a committee to push his candidacy and another gathering secured support from Wards 6 7 and 8. The move signals ex Representative Michael B. Gilbride’s withdrawal and strengthens Fitzgerald’s local position.
Bridget Leonard, charged with running a penny lottery scheme exposed in the Post, appeared before Judge Parmenter in Municipal Court yesterday morning. On petition by Lawyer Creed, the case was continued to one week from Monday last.
The notice advertises a range of materials engineered for fall and winter use in concerts, highlighting colors such as crimson navy magenta royal blue and black in plain, scroll, dots and bar patterns.
In Fall River and New Bedford reports a Bristol mill plans to restart Monday at old wage rates, aiming to fill orders through February as other mills idle. Meetings, stock, and union talks swirl amid rising cloth prices and labor tensions, with Wamsutta and Peirce mills eyeing action while New Bedford strengthens its lineup.
Sept 5 Fall River reports the print cloth market at 215 16 cents with 40 60 thousand pieces sold. Manufacturers delay output awaiting clearer conditions, hoping to reach 3 cent notch by week’s end. Resumption of operations is uncertain as lockout lingers and opinions vary among mill men.
Paris reports the Count of Paris has been unconscious since noon and physicians expect his death within hours, as multiple newspapers confirm the grave condition across the city.
Christopher Emmet Fay of 73 Chambers Street West End died last night after a brief, unexpected illness. Born in Dublin on Christmas Day 1823, he came to Boston in 1847 after surviving wrecks at sea. Fay long served as treasurer of the West End Irish National Federation and worked forty six years at Morse & Whyte, later starting his own Cornhill business with his son. His son, Christopher J. Fay, works in the city law department. His eldest daughter is married to M. W. Fitz of West Newton, brother of T. B. Fitz of Brown, Durell & Co. Funeral from St Joseph's Church Saturday morning.
Dutch war ships bombarded Mataram the capital of Lombok Island destroying the Rajah's palace and expelling the Balinese forces. The action reflects intensifying Dutch operations in the region with strategic impact on local governance and security.
The Lynn Republican city committee met in the evening and reported on enrollment claiming about 6000 Republicans intend to vote this fall.
In Cowes a large fleet gathered in Totland Bay to witness a race now declared off. The Vigilant, withdrawn, sailers near Britannia in Cowes Roads. Britannia displayed 38 winning flags and the Vigilant saluted with the Stars and Stripes as both vessels head to Southampton for winter.
London Sept. 5 The Pall Mall Gazette and The Globe debate the Vigilant mishap and the centreboard. Howard Gould supports delaying challenger naming but urges disclosure of prospective challenger dimensions and prefers Newport for future races.
In Newport Rhode Island on September 5 Rutherford's Druscilla, a Herreshoff fin keel, beat Murray's Memory by eleven minutes and one second in a ten mile windward and leeward race from Mitchell's Rock to Point Judith buoy and back. Both crews included owners and crews, with racing to continue tomorrow amid ongoing craft discussions and wagers.
In Quincy on September 5 the Magpie fouled the stake boat at the start of the second class championship race. She challenged the Opechee but broke her throat halyards near the end, giving the Opechee an easy victory to claim the cup.
Police raid of 11 Arnold street last Saturday targets Mrs Theresa Cushing linked to the Arnold street house. Mrs Cushing denies keeper role and provides a letter from Minnie Coleman claiming she runs the house. Palmer is named in the case and police seek Mrs Cushing as a witness.
A concert was given last night by the Sheil Literary Association in Grand Army Hall at 616 Washington Street with many ladies in attendance.
Inspector Joseph D. Bogan led the case against William P. McGonagle of 41 Carey Street Charlestown a express helper accused of stealing numerous packages and their contents from National and Wells Fargo lines. McGonagle began in August 1893 taking goods from various shipments and was caught after a knife found in his possession linked to a pilfered package. He confessed to stealing watches forks cigars shoes and other items and sold cigars on the street. He is jailed at Charles Street and will face Superior Court in October under strict Massachusetts penalties for express theft.
Gubernatorial results trickle in from Vermont towns with Woodbury leading Smith and McGinnis. In 18 towns Woodbury 36,289. Smith 11,810. McGinnis 649. scattering 308. Woodbury leads by 23,479 in these towns. projected totals show 28,600 Republican plurality and 27,600 majority if trends continue. All cities and larger towns elect Republican representatives, an unprecedented result.
Lynn report states guardian arrived from Groton as 19 year old Miss Lizzie Dalrymple, once a Groton teacher, was removed to the Worcester asylum after a disturbed return from a Saugus branch train where she caused a scene. Her father died four months ago and her condition is described as insanity.
One hundred thousand scholars are this month enrolling themselves in the schools colleges and seminaries of the East.
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