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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1895
Page
1
Advertises Waitt & Bond Blackstones cigars as refreshing and satisfactory in quality and flavor. Claims imported stock bought at first hands in large quantities by expert judges and manufactured under favorable conditions with the best tobacco and workmanship.
Alice Mahoney testified she heard a woman scream near the Neponset River before Mabel Doyle's body was found. She saw two men near the bridge who then spoke of harming the girl and went toward Quincy. Police press for identification of the East Boston pair and tied clues to the river involved incident.
Democratic councilmen attack Mayor Curtis for withholding the name of the councilman who sold grand stand tickets for the Knights Templars parade. Republicans charge a Democratic councilman, not a Republican, was involved, while Ward 7 assessments prompt ward-wide scrutiny and possible investigations. Connolly, a city employee and former Democratic committeeman, testifies on the 40 residents at P H Connolly’s Cross street home, fueling renewed debate over Burrage ordinance violations and local political fault lines.
City churches reopened with large congregations as pastors returned from vacations and summers abroad. Notables included Rev G C Lorimer at Music Hall and Rev Nathan E Wood at Commonwealth Avenue, with many parishes reporting stronger attendance and renewed energy across the urban church scene.
Two men, Daniel Devlin of Charlestown and John Callahan of the North End, died when their rowboat capsized off Ocean Pier Beachmont. Devlin, 34, sailed to Chelsea Street, Charlestown, with a brother in the Pavers Union. Callahan, 32, a laborer for Boston Electric Light, lived at 7 Samoset Place with his wife. his wife was away in Revere at the time. Search continued after dusk, with a buoy placed to aid morning recovery efforts.
Browning King & Co at 709 Washington Street advertises $15 suits in cheviots serges cassimeres and worsteds as ahead of any for the money. The piece notes a history of price leadership including last spring’s $3 stiff hat and this fall’s continuing value with hats offered at $3 in various fashionable shades and shapes.
Ensign Alexander Lamb of the Salvation Army was summoned to court to answer a charge of obstructing a public highway. He led the tenth anniversary services and a street parade, ignored a police warning against an open air meeting, and held services on Elm and High streets despite orders. Army members say they are persecuted and will fight the matter.
A morning fire in Liverpool Wisconsin burned from the water edge through the business district, nearly destroying the town. Loss estimated at 50 000 to 70 000 dollars with about 29 000 dollars insured. Most principal buildings reduced to ashes.
Newton residents report the mysterious disappearance of dogs in Newtonville as several pets have died in recent weeks. Strangers are being watched and the suspected poisoner will face prosecution if caught.
Rumors say H H Rogers, key figure at Brookline Gas, has departed to focus on Standard Oil gas properties in Brooklyn, stirring speculation of a Bay State Gas Company of Delaware consolidation with Brookline. Details on current directors remain unclear as bondholders resist Addicks’ control amid ongoing gas industry reorganizations.
Forecast for Monday calls for fair skies in New England with light variable winds and warmer temperatures in Vermont. Eastern New York sees fair conditions with light winds shifting to southeasterly.
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