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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1893

Page

2

Marvellous Lures German Remedy in Boston

A German Remedy Company claims a vegetable formula cures morphine cocaine liquor and tobacco habits. It markets as the oldest whiskey cure used in Germany for over eighty years. The remedy allegedly removes depraved appetite in weeks without violence and is promoted by Boston patrons. Contact rooms 205 206 207 Pelham Building at Tremont and Boylston streets.

United States Germany Boston German Remedy CO Pelham Building Tremont and Boylston Streets

Deadly Razor Attack in South Boston Barbershop

Martin Cannon, 17, lies in critical condition at City Hospital after a razor attack by Charles and Joseph Pistarino, barbers at 104 West Fourth Street. In a chaotic scene on West Fourth Street, Cannon was slashed on the head and neck during a dispute over entering for a shave. the brothers were arrested, with Cannon's acquaintances and witnesses refuting their account and suggesting a prior quarrel.

Martin Cannon City Hospital West Fourth Street Boston Charles Joseph Pistarino Cannon Charles Pistarino Joseph Lyden Fourth Street Dorchester Avenue Second Street Skelton and Callaghan Division 6 Ayden

Fair Play in Press Declares For Fairness in News

A verse by SOLRAC denounces claims that modern journals fail fair play. It defends the Herald and Sunday Post as champions against tyranny and insists the public will demand justice and fair treatment for all.

Sunday Post Solrac

Editor of the Post congratulates Boston Sunday Post launch

The writer praises the new Boston Sunday Post as a vigorous fledgling journal and predicts a successful, profitable career as it gains maturity with each issue.

The Post Sir Boston Sunday Post

The Valkyrie Race Boat Worries Yachting World

Reports from New York on September 11 describe high anxiety over the Valkyrie a British racer shipbuilding project feared to face severe Atlantic storms en route from England. Navahoe’s 16 day crossing and multiple near encounters heighten fears. If Valkyrie is lost it would disappoint yachtsmen globally.

New York Atlantic West Indies England Lord Dunraven Navahoe

Vigilant Leads Desperate Sailed Race Toward Sandy Hook

The Colonia struggles to blanket the Vigilant as both boats tack along the coast beyond Sandy Hook lightship. Jubilee and Pilgrim battle behind, Jubilee briefly gaining but later sagging mainsail, while Vigilant and Colonia duel to the mark with the Vigilant ahead by about a mile. Both Boston sloops stay well upwind and tack rather than wear.

Leeward Jubilee Pilgrim Vigilant Colonia Sandy Hook Far Rockaway Boston Henvere Ees En TUNGO

Cruelly Deserted: John Fitzgerald Leaves Family Behind

A Boston man, John C. Fitzgerald, 44, former New York & New England brakeman, disappeared from his Dorchester avenue home around May 2. His wife and seven children faced destitution. four youngest were placed in a home while he wandered away. A seven weeks old daughter Theresa was born while the family suffered. The wife and remaining children are housed, Fitzgerald remains missing.

John C. Fitzgerald Dorchester Avenue John Boston New York New England Marcella Street Long Island Theresa West Doguiry

Brave 16 Year Old Hero of Nantasket Rescue

Dorchester youth Austin H. Connell Jr. saved three lives during a Nantasket squall, guiding the Star of the East to shore with a lantern and alerting rescuers. The 16-year-old, son of Austin H. Connell Sr., has prior lifesaving exploits and is celebrated by his family and community for calm courage.

Dorchester Connell Austin H. Connell, Jr Nantasket Austin H. Connell Stoughton Street Connells Albany Street Downer’ Landing Star of the East Bay View Cohasset Nora Lewis Mary Wood Boston Austin

Social calendar and yacht race results from the Post

The social section invites notices of events including weddings in Worcester Chelsea and Beachmont with dates. In yacht racing, Vigilant, Colonia, Jubilee and Pilgrim sailed. final times show Colonia narrowly beating Vigilant by 5 seconds with overall margins of 6 minutes 43 seconds over the Vigilant and 23 minutes 33 seconds over Pilgrim.

Vigilant Colonia Jubilee Ilgrim Pilgrim

Potter Arraigned In Second Maverick Bank Trial

Asa P. Potter faces an eighteen count indictment in the United States Circuit Court charge of making false entries in Maverick Bank ledgers. Jury panel includes J. Varnum Abbott as foreman. Ex-Governor Robinson and Hoar lead prosecution. trial judge is Putnam. Government cautions jurors to avoid newspaper reports during the trial. If convicted on any count, the minimum sentence is five years.

Asa P. Potter United States Circuit Court Putnam Maverick Bank George W. Almy, Jr Newton John W. Arnold Braintree J. Varnum Abbott Dedham Horace T. Bailey Lynn Charles L. Bryant Hoar Potter Banking Association New England

Britannia Wins Gold Cup In Narrow Victory At Ryde

Britannia wins the third international gold cup race at Ryde Isle of Wight after Navahoe fails to overtake. Britannia leads by minutes at several checkpoints, finishes 17 minutes ahead after two rounds, and secures the £500 cup as the winner of the five-race condition set by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Lord Dunraven follows with L Esperance off the pier. Genesta’s Cape May and Brenton Reef races to be sailed tomorrow and Wednesday.

Ryde Isle of Wight Britannia Royal Victoria Yacht Club Lord Dunraven Valkyrie L’esperance Navahoe Old Castle Point Nab Gyiring America Genesta Needles Cherbourg New York L'Isperance Dierde

Newsboy Attacked by Vicious Dog in Rochester

Paul Foster, a newsboy, was bitten several times on the legs and body while delivering papers in Rochester New Hampshire. A vicious bull dog was shot by order of the police chief as the animal likely had rabies.

Rochester N. H Paul Foster

Wolcott Silent Yet Hinted For Governor Nomination

In Boston chatter the Boston Post notes Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott may enter the Republican race for governor if the hustling among rivals Greenhalge Pillsbury and Hart worsens. Observers say Wolcott would accept if nominated, though he remains publicly noncommittal and speaks only through quiet restraint.

Wolcott Moses Diogenes Barkis Greenhalge Pillsbury and Hart Boston State Street Massachusetts Times Pillsbury John EH. Russell Mr. Wolcott Talleyrand

Ex-Governor Ames backs Pillsbury for governor

Ex-Governor Ames voiced strong support for Attorney-General Pillsbury’s nomination, arguing Pillsbury is eminently fit to govern and superior in ability and experience to Greenhalge and Hart. He cited Pillsbury’s convictions, courage, and resistance to corrupt, “cheap” politicians as reasons for opposition to rivals.

Ames Pillsbury Greenhalge Hart Massachusetts John E. Russell William E

Hebrew New Year Services Held Across Synagogues

The Hebrew New Year 5654 began last evening as Jewish worship continued today. In Highland district Hebrews gathered at Dudley Street Opera House with Riva Reinstein leading prayers and songs. Orthodox Zion’s Holy Prophets of Israel on Church and Winchester streets drew crowds yesterday and today. Atonement Day observances start next week. Local leaders consider establishing a permanent place of worship after the feast.

Highland District Dudley Street Opera House Reva S. Reinstein Church Winchester Streets

Boston Sunday Post praised as future of journalism

A reader from Boston lauds the new Boston Sunday Post for its early morning arrival, strong design, and engaging content. He highlights Ouida’s story, the dramatic page, and clear illustrations as standout features, asserting the Sunday Post leads the field among three local papers.

Sunday Post Boston Ouida The Boston Sunday Post J. F Cottage Street

Winthrop Yacht Club Holds Annual Masquerade Ball

The Winthrop Yacht Club gathered at their club house for the annual masquerade ball with about 250 attendees many in evening dress. Mamie Learnard's orchestra played as prizes were awarded for best costumes including Miss Maud Spry Folly and Miss Coakley Irish washerwoman, with other top honors going to J. M. Crowell Polish and Commodore Torrey Irish policeman.

Winthrop Winthrop Yacht Club Mamie Learnard Charles A.h*ey Elmer E. Randall Curtis W. Coe Commodore Cushing Taylor J. J. Devereux C. G. Bird Cann K. Marlow G. Shaffer Cook Harry Riggs

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