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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1893
Page
5
A political cipher hobbyist asserts a hidden message behind the White House naming of Esther and Ruth. The despatch notes the chosen name for the newborn, while a cipher expert claims to derive a deeper significance from the selection.
A fragment describes a cipher based on slips of names of twenty three presidents and the current president. It explains a method to create two readings across and down and hints at forming a Scriptural name for a child from this nomenclature puzzle.
Reports from prominent society circles note the ex empress Charlotte of Mexico appears aged beyond her 53 years with a wrinkled face white hair and careworn eyes, while the ex empress Frederick plans part of winter at Hamburg near her youngest daughter the Princess of Schaumburg Lippe. The empress is a welcome guest at the resort and walks the streets daily, often breakfasting with her brother the Prince of Wales in a quiet hotel garden.
A writer in the Ladies' Home Journal urges care in dealing with children, avoiding public fault finding, harsh words, or fright. Privacy is advised for reproof, and punishment should avoid mental or physical injury. The piece cautions against fear as a path to steadfastness or real improvement.
The Empress Eugenie resumes her autumn sojourn at the Arenenberg chateau perched by the Untersee. The charming lakeside setting remains popular as she continues her customary seasonal visit to the estate.
A Boston reader Eleanor F Baldwin argues against gold monometallism and for free silver, condemning interest payments as a drain on labor. She traces coinage policy to 1873 and predicts a broader shift toward redeemable money freeing wealth from creditors.
Harper's Bazar notes rising family reunions this summer as a sign of renewed interest in blood ties. The piece contrasts Southern kinship with Northern individualism, arguing reunions offer mutual help and shared life interests when well organized and not overly frequent.
A historical note describes constructing a cipher using named letters in square grids. It explains that the new cipher must derive from names appearing plainly, with Ruth as the primal basis. The process emphasizes downward reading of names to yield a recognizable result.
A reader notes a word puzzle where arranging six slips yields Ruth or Esther and links these to Ruth to the former Presidents. Diagram four hints at a scripting nominative for Cleveland and suggests a new era in naming as the word Hither sits near Era.
North End youth Tommy Lyden claimed to have invisible wings as he fled a court room after being caught planning a fire at 8 Moon Street with two other boys. Officer Dan Spillane recorded the escape and thwarted the attic blaze, later detaining Lyden who admitted involvement to menacing the building.
Willard S Allen led last evenings meeting of the school committee. Pettigrove won the presidency on the second ballot with eleven votes. Emily A Fifield and Dr James A McDonald were chosen to escort him to the chair. A message to the Board of Aldermen regarding a vacancy and call for a joint convention was discussed. Salaries for Mechanic Arts High School instructors were set and a land search for expansion recommended.
John S. McDonough of Somerville Massachusetts married Katherine L. Burns daughter of the late Edward Burns in an Immaculate Conception ceremony. Best man F A McDonough, bridesmaid Miss Mary Burns. Ceremony by Rev M E McDonough with Rt Rev Bishop Healy ill. Wedding breakfast at 1 Marion street followed by reception. Couple to reside in Somerville.
In East Bridgewater on March 24 the Rev Jael Sylvester Baxter united Lucia and a male partner named in the notice in a marriage ceremony. The brief item notes the ceremony conducted by Rev Baxter in the local area.
Death notices dated Sept 24 to Sept 26 for John R Brewer James Byegood Maria Clark Martha Gregory Ladd Elizabeth LaMotte Thomas R Newhall Matilda F Phinney Caroline Augusta Poor Deborah Cochrane. Funeral details given for Deborah Cochrane with residence of her daughter Mrs Mary Mason and invitation to attend. Poignant fragment suggests a personal verse “MY MOTHER When I saw that you were dead” as part of a memorial.
The article reviews performances across Boston venues. Camille D Arville shines as Prince Kam in Glen da Lough at the Columbia while Venus delights at Park Theatre. Gerome the American tenor joins Maple son & Whitney, with Italia training and Paris success cited. Guilmant visits the New England Conservatory, praising its scope, and monologues on future American composers. Boxing monkeys, female ball team, and Muldoon School are noted as drawing crowds at Austin Stone and Palace Theatre.
The Ela brothers Richard and Alfred clash in ongoing litigation over their father Richard Ela who died in January 1863 leaving over 100000. Alfred accuses mismanagement while Richard seeks papers to prove theft with counsel Gorham D Williams named in the case. The court issued an injunction against Alfred and the papers remain with Middlesex probate officials.
The second annual flower show was held in the town hall with about fifty exhibitors. Prizes of books, drawing materials, silverware, and more were awarded to top young competitors aged 7 to 15. Notable helpers included Mrs. Giles, Mrs. Ingalls, and Miss Payne among others. judges named.
Miss Gertrude Parsons daughter of Isaac N. Parsons of Brookline wed Mr. E Nelson Kimball Jr at the bride’s home last evening. Rev Renen Thomas of Harvard Street Congregational Church officiated. The bride wore white satin with chiffon, lilies of the valley bouquet, and a diamond pin from the groom. Florence Parsons of Providence was maid of honor. Maude Parsons of Boston and Minnie Ray of New York were bridesmaids. Postman Alexander McGregor of Boston served as usher.
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