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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1895
Page
1
A fragment notes millions of Waitt stock bought by expert judges in large quantities. It claims tobacco is imported from top sources and manufactured under favorable conditions using the best tobacco and craftsmanship.
The Portsmouth era reports the sunken sloop Juanata from Boston likely carried Ray H Nye and Fred P Blakeslee of West Medford. Eye witness Wilbur Shaw described the boat amid fog near the bridge. Divers will search as authorities weigh collision and anchoring factors while noting no club affiliation.
Schooner Rigel from Iceland brings 80 000 pounds of halibut and reports Oliver Johnson, a crew member, drowned attending trawls. Dora from Grand Banks notes Burton Roberts and Christian Johnson missing after going astray at trawls during a gale. 300 000 pounds of codfish aboard, largest fare this season.
Willis Dessett a 43 year old child from Rockville Street Dorchester was found in a dry twenty five foot well Sunday morning after being missing since Saturday afternoon. Neighbors and police searched all day and night with no trace until a passerby heard his faint voice and he was pulled out unhurt. His worried parents endured a night of distress before the safe discovery and there was public relief on Rockville Street.
Joseph Hickey, 22, of 46 Prospect Street, was arrested last night on a charge of assault and battery and attempt to rob Thomas Geary on Prospect Street. Hickey's hand was reported in Geary's pocket when the officer arrived.
John Ryan of Tremont street Brookline aged years jumped from a fence on Mystic street South End yesterday afternoon and fell breaking his left leg. He is at the City Hospital.
Oct date set for a Boston and Albany excursion to New York by the Albany and Hudson River route with return by the Fall River line. Limited details indicate an organized rail trip from Boston area interests with specified routing and return coach service.
Two major blaze incidents in Brighton cattle yards cause over ten thousand dollars in losses and extensive damage to sheds filled with hay oats and cattle. Firemen overcome by heat, inciting officials to suspect incendiary origins and promising further investigations.
A major blaze on Perkins avenue in Brockton destroyed three stables belonging to Southworth & Timkin and a smaller stable of M C Southworth. Twenty six horses perished despite efforts by firm staff and firefighters. Firemen sustained minor injuries including a nail through a firefighter's foot. Owners and horse counts listed.
A small fire at 55 Pearl Street Chelsea started by an oil stove explosion in Jacob Biski's second floor unit. The blaze caused damage to Biski's furniture and the building, with insured losses noted. Myer Cohen owned and occupied the first floor. Alarm was at 10 46 yesterday morning from Box 138 Chelsea.
An kerosene lamp exploded on the fourth floor of a five story brick building at 20 Brighton Street, triggering Box 414 at 8 06 last night. The tailor shop Magowlsky Mandelbaune occupies the premises, owned by Thomas Butler. No damage occurred.
Two fires broke out simultaneously in South Lawrence this afternoon causing a lively scene as firefighters fought the blazes and residents watched. No injuries were reported and authorities began investigating the causes while securing the sites.
Box 91 alarm at 6:49 last night cited a fire in Suite 1 at 18 Dundee Street. Building owned by Nathan Matthews. Cause unknown.
The Hon. John W. Corcoran, former judge and Democratic leader, returns to New York aboard the Campania with Colonel Peter Carr after six weeks abroad in London Paris and Ireland. He plans to resume work in the Ames building and renew Democratic activity with a busy schedule ahead. Master John Jr. delights in his father’s homecoming as Corcoran resumes daily bicycling in knickerbockers.
Frigid wave from the West trends toward Boston as big crowds gather at beaches promised for today. In New England Monday is forecast fair and warm, with a cooler Tuesday ahead. Boston sweltered yesterday under high humidity and heat, a rarity for September, as residents enjoyed a bustling seaside scene and overheated streetwear.
The Immaculate Conception church completed its permanent reopening with a pontifical mass led by Archbishop Wilma. The ceremony featured elaborate electric light displays, an augmented choir, and a specially composed program by organist Dr. John H. Wilcox and Mr. George Whiting.
The Post introduces a new feature for the business end of journalism. On every advertisement proof slip, the composing room prints a guarantee note detailing quality and accuracy before publication.
An advertisement asserts that the Daily Post in Boston and vicinity outsells the Herald and Globe combined each morning, claiming a distinct sales advantage over competitors. The bold guarantee implies strong market position and promotional strategy for readers.
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