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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1893
Page
2
An article warns morphine opium cocaine and liquor create durable, deadly habits in America. It claims addiction leads to ruin and death, then pitches a painless cure from Cerman Remedy Company at Pelham Building Tremont and Boylston streets with home treatment available.
Reported today stage hands at Hollis Theatre Grand Opera House Hollis Street Theatre Bowdoin Square Theatre struck after union affiliation was disclosed. Managers discharged union members and hired new nonunion help to keep performances running. some delays occurred at Bowdoin Square Theatre.
WOBURN Sept 14 Special to the Post. L L Whitney resigns from the cemetery commissioners board citing ill health and lack of time. Whitney disputes a report of last meeting, says politics played a role and notes disharmony with some members. The resignation was presented to the Common Council and accepted.
In Salem on September 14 the Democratic caucuses met in ward rooms to choose delegates to the State county councilor and senatorial conventions. Polls opened at 8 pm and a large vote was cast with harmony prevailing. delegates will mostly go unpledged.
Michael Clancy of 27 Webber street Roxbury is resting comfortably at City Hospital after an alleged suicide attempt by razor. The act reportedly occurred while he was intoxicated and a deed with a knife, not a razor, was committed.
French naval officers and sailors welcomed the public aboard the flagship Naiade in Boston harbor. Reporters observed smoking customs, old gear, and a mix of officer grace and sailor robustness while stray officials failed to meet the visiting party. The fleet will stay until Sept 22 and welcomes weekday tours 9 to 5, with officials visiting local sites including City Hall and the French consulate.
The Post notes 100 Ward 2 residents endorsed Representative Benjamin J. Sullivan for re election citing his stand against monopolistic legislation and support for infrastructure and working people. Sullivan plans to seek re election at the Democratic caucus while rivals include William J Donovan Cornelius Flynn Thomas Arthur John F Kelly Ally O'Brien John J Shea and Charles A Kelly.
Alix won the fastest heat ever trotted at Washington Park in 2 07 4 setting a world race record, displacing Martha Wilkes. Hulda and Alix each won two heats in the four heat Colubian Exposition stakes with Alix finishing 2 11 4 in the final. Alix and Hulda were part of a record field. Alix had been sold for 12 dollars in a 400 dollar pool and Hulda for 250.
The article reflects on ex Governor Ames and his estate in North Easton. It describes a picturesque lake with a boat house, a grand lily bordered walk, and a view of the mansion with carved stone arches and urns. It notes Ames generosity at the World's Fair and recalls Miss Helen Ames, praised as a Dorcas for her charitable works.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Walker Twombley celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a reception at the Calumet Club Dix street Winchester. Guests included legislators and many locals. Grandchildren presented a gold bell and two grandchildren acted as bridesmaids. The event featured music by Baldwin's Orchestra, extensive floral decoration, and a late grand hall dance running to midnight. Mr Twombley, 72, founded a floral business in Boston later moving to real estate in Winchester.
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