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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1895
Page
6
Jordan Marsh & Co announces their remodeled show rooms display exclusive fur designs for the current season. They invite an early inspection and offer Parisian novelties at popular prices with moderate rates.
Advertises genuine seal and Persian collarettes priced at 15.00 and genuine seal and chinchilla collarettes priced at 25.00. Product details emphasize fur types and customer options for purchase.
Basement sale offers Ladies Kid Button Boots in Opera and Piccadilly lasts with patent tips and plain toe. Sold everywhere at two dollars.
Cuban Cordón New York Sept 24 Within a month nine American built steam cutters under the Spanish flag will cruise the north coast of Cuba. The last cutter was shipped recently for rapid in shore work with destructive armament to combat smugglers of contraband. The Berenger pontoon service and thirty nine cutters and floats boost Spanish naval reach, promising to cut off outside relief from the eastern camel.
In New York a druggist Thomas P. Hughes at 281 Tenth Avenue was found guilty of counterfeiting Carter’s Little Liver Pills after a month long investigation. He received a three month sentence in the penitentiary, with the judge stressing the harm of trademark fraud to public trust and commerce. The court noted his prior record and time already served as factors in the lenient sentence.
Schooner Ernest T. Lee under Rawding arrived in New London after a collision off Watch Hill at 1 15 this morning with an unknown schooner. Weather was clear with a north breeze. the Lee was patched to reach port bound from New York to Eastport Maine. Ownership is listed as G W Lord and others of Calais in New York and Portland.
William D. C. Pattyson faced Municipal Court for disturbing Tremont Temple Society at Bromfield Street Church Tuesday night. He was fined 50 dollars, marked his seventh conviction for the offense, appealed, and was held for Superior Court. He declared a mission and said he could not spend his life in a better cause.
Late today the Northern Pacific railway receivers tendered their resignations. On Sept. 27 a United States court will hear their requests to resign and decide on their successors. The receivers are Henry C. Payne of Milwaukee, a New York man, and Mr. Oakes of St. Louis.
London dispatch reports the engagement of Yvette Guilbert the concert hall singer to broker Hirsch a South African stocks magnate. The pairing follows claims from Maurice Mayer for Mme Bernhardt's tour and other French artists. The match is described as a love affair prompted by health mindful choices and a Parisian standard.
Hartford dispatch reports contractor Leroy Bowen back in his offices with Mrs Minnie Kurzman and Miss Ray Brooks amid claims of hypnotic influence. Bowen declines comment while Kurzman shifts from penitent to loyal supporter as legal actions loom and Mrs Bowen’s damage suit is discussed.
Charles A. Bradley a former New Orleans restaurant keeper died at City Hospital on September 15. A woman calling herself Mary Jane Bradley claimed to be his wife and sought a backdated marriage by Rev J M Weaver to claim several hundred dollars. The preacher refused.
In Mitchell County near Camilla Beverly Ragan and William D Shaw, both vying for Miss Netta Carteret, dueled after a bachelor dinner. They faced each other thirty paces apart and fired. Ragan was killed instantly and Shaw died later from wounds.
Washington September 24 First Assistant Postmaster General Jones said no department action had been taken in the case of Superintendent Ring of the Cambridge Massachusetts postal stations. The terse statement offered no detail on the inquiry or potential findings as of late this evening.
In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sherman heard Alfred L. Baury plead guilty to two counts of forgery and uttering forged checks. The 32 year old former insolvency clerk and index publisher faces sentencing after prosecutors note $2300 gained with no restitution offered. The case details forged names including ex Judge Lowell and several local banks. The court took the matter under advisement.
Myopias of Hamilton defeated the Country Club of Westchester 23 to 11 in the Astor and polo championship before 6000 spectators. Severe third period accidents included R. G. Shaw knocked unconscious for 20 minutes and L. Waterbury's horse falling injuring its rider. Lineups listed for both teams as read from the report.
A lively class meeting of the 99 freshmen at Boston University drew many upperclassmen. Mr. Lindsay, 99, opened proceedings and Mr. Leonard, 98, proposed officers for the term and a constitutional monarchy for the class. A football skirmish in the aisle halted Leonard's speech as freshmen claimed victory amid college yells and sophoomore horn smuggling. The drawing committee named Lindsay, 9, M. J. Jones, 99, and Migs Mandell, 99. Jones, 98, briefly chaired before Lindsay again spoke, praising the perseverance of the gathering. The group voted to face the sophomores in a football challenge and to report results next meeting.
Harvard committee on admissions announced results of fall examinations for admission to the college and scientific school. The figures show the number of students admitted by examination to both departments, excluding dropped freshmen. Some admitted may not appear in the freshman catalogue.
Willie Carter a 3 year old colored boy, son of William and Mary Carter of 21 Sheridan street, was fatally injured when a wagon drawn by two horses, driven by William H. Potter of Sanborn Hurd & Co., struck him as he played in the street with companions. He died almost instantly.
Fryeburg Me Sept fire destroyed the corn packing shop of T L Eastman. Loss on building and machinery estimated at 000 with 3700 insured. Corn loss put at 6000, well insured. Cause traced to lantern explosion. A major forest fire raged near Conway Centre with mills threatened but now under control after heavy firefighting.
An excursion from Boston to New York via Albany and the Hudson River is scheduled for October 8 with return by the Fall River Line. The item notes travel by rail and steamship connections, reflecting regional travel patterns of the era.
A party of seven young men left City Point on the catboat Ida for a day outing. Ebb tide pushed the helpless boat toward Graves, but the fishing schooner Plurbustah from Marblehead, with crewman John Lally, aided by a dory, pulled the catboat alongside and saved its passengers. In thanks they presented Lally with a purse then sailed away, giving only that they lived at Commercial Point Dorchester.
National banks in Philadelphia offer to deposit 1.5 million dollars in gold with the U S Sub-Treasurer in exchange for greenbacks. Sub-Treasurer Bigler said negotiations are pending and he expects the government may accept soon, though bank names remain undisclosed.
Taunton opens the seventy second annual Bristol County Agricultural Society cattle show with large crowds as Governor Greenhalge and staff plan a ground visit tomorrow. Trotting events see Erner Wilkes win the three year old trot and pace in 2 36 and Rex V. win the 2 50 class in 2 30, owned by Fall River and Lynn entrants.
The New Hampshire bank commissioners announce that Granite State Provident Association of Manchester shows no deficit. Any shortage noted was due to shrinkage in real estate values. They recommend no change to current management practices.
In Gloucester on September 24 a special election approved buying the water plant owned by George H. Norman by 1068 yeas to 116 nays. The city ends its long battle with the water company with a clear victory.
The Calumet and Hecla copper output this year will rise by about 20 million pounds, roughly a one third increase over last year. With current copper prices the company earns nearly $600,000 in net profit each month.
George W. Mehaffey, longtime secretary of the West Philadelphia YMCA, has accepted the invitation to become general secretary of the Boston YMCA and is highly recommended as a capable young man for the office.
A brief item notes a popular excursion by rail to New York and the return trip. Details on schedule or operators are limited in the readable text. The fragment emphasizes the attraction of the trip and its appeal to travelers seeking a rail outing.
The Boston School Board debated authorizing 1000 to buy the Allston Clubhouse and 9200 for a Roslindale school site west of the railroad. It approved single room schoolhouse plans and delayed action on selling abandoned schoolhouses. a reconsideration sought 70000 for new buildings and site purchases.
A.D. Finlay of 181 Evans Street Dorchester rushed home after his child Robert, aged 3 12, was savagely bitten by a large Italian greyhound owned by Joseph H. Vincent of Hopkins Street. The dog, tied by order, fought a smaller dog Monday night and is now kept confined to monitor for hydrophobia. Vincent Bros. offered to assist with medical costs and breed owner responsibility.
Ellen M Clarke daughter of Mrs Mary L Clarke of Cambridge married Salisbury Tuckerman yesterday at St Stephens Church. ceremony led by Rev Gustavus Tucker man and Rev Talbot. Bridesmaids Miss Diman Providence Miss Leonard Roxbury Miss Roberts Cambridge maid of honor Miss Betta Tuckerman. Ushers John Tuckerman Eliot Tuckerman Rogert Babson Dr William Derby John Diman Providence Thomas J Homer. Wedding breakfast and reception at the bride's mother's home Irving and Scott streets Cambridge.
Abner F. Davis Patrick K. Casey and George D. Carroll, Grand Army posts, were discharged by Cambridge cemetery commissioners. A meeting before Mayor Bancroft discussed the removal as the commissioners claim their names were taken from the civil service list and that their services are not needed. Grand Army men seek reinstatement.
Hugh Rooney of Ward 19 announces in The Post that he has withdrawn his bid for the House of Representatives and endorses his old friend Daniel J. Curley. The letter is dated September 23.
The six story brick storage warehouse at 36 and 307 East Sixty first street owned by A B Yelter burned this afternoon, causing losses around 85 000. An adjoining property sustained about 35 000 in damage.
The Boston and Albany line announces a New York excursion on October 8, described as the best value for money ever planned. The trip promises notable savings and a well organized itinerary for travelers seeking a affordable city getaway.
The Transit Commission heard testimony on a proposed new bridge between Boston and Charlestown. Charlestown wants a terminus above rail grades and Haymarket access, while North End residents fear Causeway street ending. Speakers included Gilbride Murphy Gammans and McLaughlin.
Alfred W. Mabbitt, missing from Truro for weeks and found in Fairhaven, was brought to Provincetown by State Detective S. F. Letteney and his brother in law Henderson. No official reason given for his leaving home. family declines interviews. Supposition centers on unsettled mind.
Lynn officials say 78 percent of liquor license receipts from the last batch will be redistributed to city departments. Alfred Cross and Henry H. Green were reelected as Pine Grove Cemetery commissioners at the meeting.
UXBRIDGE reports malaria prevailing and typhoid fever breaking out. State Board of Health will probably investigate. imperfect sewers are alleged as the cause.
Oct 8 date set for Boston and Albany excursion to New York via Albany and Hudson River routes, with return by the Hudson River Line.
In Syracuse on September 24 the Democratic convention met in Alhambra Hall with 2200 chairs set. Perry Belmont served as temporary chairman as committees were appointed and adjournment followed. The excise plank was pledged to be broad. County Democracy delegates gathered with notable figures in attendance.
The State Democracy met amid clashes over county delegation admissions with Fairchild leading the County Democracy into the hall and Perry Belmont named temporary chairman. Contests in Oswego Queens and New York City were debated as Hill and Flower backed the state slate while Grady spoke for Tammany.
A popular excursion runs the Hudson day or night line to New York on October 3. Tickets priced at a dollar amount for the round trip.
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