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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1894

Page

8

Great Bankrupt Clothing Sale at 91 Summer Street Boston

An 8 o clock start at 91 Summer street Boston advertises a bank rupt sale of fine clothing from James Walker & Co Rochester. $500 000 worth of tailored men and boys wear offered at half price for 20 days, with many items listed and prices slashed. Store open late every night this week.

Boston Summer Street James Walker & Co Rochester Melton Cass Melton Cassimere Ankrupt Clothing

Perkins Arrested in Embezzlement Case at Dwelling House Insurance

Henry F. Perkins secretary of the Dwelling House Insurance Company faced Municipal Court on embezzlement charges totaling 626 dollars. He waived examination, held on 2500 bail for the grand jury, with an estimated 3000 dollars missing from books since Sept 1. Perkins, 50, of Medford, had served since 1872 and resigned recently. officials say sureties cover the alleged shortage and the company will lose no money.

Henry F. Perkins Dwelling House Insurance Company Perkins Medford

David B Hill Nominated Unanimously by New York Republicans

Saratoga New York September 26 1894 David B Hill wins unanimous GOP nomination after a dramatic roll call and parlia mentary dispute at the state convention. The crowd cheers as counties back Hill and he refuses to accept until the roll call confirms unanimity. The convention proceeds with lieutenant governor and judge nominations.

Saratoga N. Y David B. Hill Hill Democratic Congress Congress Cleveland Galen R. Hitt Albany Hitt John Boyd Thacher Eldyn Reynolds Alleghany County United Senator Hill Colonel Fellows New York Empire State Fellows Livingston Montgomery Guy Rose Bourke Cochran Democratic Party Cochran William L. Brown New York County Oneida Orange Oswego Queens Rockland St. Lawrence Schoharie Steuben Suffolk Tompkins Wayne Westchester Yates Mr. Hill Jacob K. Cantor de Freest Gilroy Rourke Cochran James W. Hinckley Kings Monroe George Raines Govenor Sheehan Daniel M. Lockwood Erie County Lockwood Court of Appeals James D. Bell King’s County William J. Gaynor Brooklyn

Whitney declines NY Democratic nomination for personal reasons

A Saratoga telegraph from J W Hinckley reports William C Whitney cannot be a candidate or accept the nomination. He urges harmonious Democratic action and adherence to principles, aligning with Senator Hill's call for unity and success for a united party in New York.

Saratoga N. Y New York J. W. Hinckley Hill William C. Whitney

Hinckley Named New Democratic State Committee Chairman

Saratoga dispatch reports Major James W. Hinckley of Poughkeepsie elected chairman of the Democratic State committee replacing retiring Senator Murphy. The move consolidates leadership as the party reorganizes its state apparatus.

Saratoga N. Y New Democratic State Committee James W. Hinckley Poughkeepsie Murphy

Charles Hackett Elected Chairman of Republican State Committee

New York reporters note Charles Hackett was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican State committee today at a meeting in New York on September 26. The selection consolidates leadership ahead of upcoming party activities and campaigns.

Democratic Party of New York Democratic Congress Treasury Democratic Party Cleveland Charles Hackett Republican State Committee

Majestic Arrives After Five-Day Passage From Liverpool

The Majestic sighted off Fire Island at 2 10 a m and arrived at the bar at 6 30. Time of passage five days nineteen hours and thirty five minutes. Day runs 493 506 490 488 488 820 to Sandy Hook lightship. Total distance 2783 knots. Winds were moderate to strong and variable. Fog lasted six hours on Sept 24.

New York Majestic Liverpool Fire Island Sandy Hook

Boston to Willimantic Through Southern New England Route

An advertisement notes daily service on a vestibuled train from New York, New England station at Summer street, to Boston and Willimantic. The scenic route features buffet smokers, parlor cars, coaches and dining car, with a 9 p.m. arrival in New York and daily year round schedule.

New Newngland Station New York Boston Willimantic New Engin New England Summer Street Rand Central Station New Yor

Gargan backs Berlin transit plan for Boston underground

After returning from Europe Mr Gargan promotes Berlin style rapid transit for Boston. He envisions taking part of Shawmut avenue for an underground loop to Park Square and to northern depots, with a circular water front route along Charles street and possible government ownership. He warns of European unrest and praises municipal control of railways as a path to modern governance.

T. J. Gargan Boston Post Beacon Hill Mr. Gargan America Europe George Fred Williams John E. Fitzgerald Jacob Pfaff Carlsbad Caprivi Sir Charles Russell Labouchere Gargan Berlin Washington and Treant Streets Shawmut Avenue Park Square Charles Street Union Station the Charles Commission

Amesbury Fair Winners Delight Crowds on Governor's Day

The Amesbury and Salisbury Agricultural Society fair drew large crowds on September 26. A forenoon plowing and drawing match and an afternoon baby show with 120 entries highlighted. Prizes went to Gladis Finn, Charles R. McKusick, Abbie Bailey, Eva Cyr, Esther Rogers, Urban Andrews, and the Freeman twins Jerrold and Clara. Tomorrow features Governor's Day and a grand parade.

Amesbury Salisbury

One Man's Lot: A Pitiful Injustice of Fakes and Fate

A Boston Post report profiles John Weider, a once-educated man now bedridden and unable to move for three years. His wife supports their two daughters while he endures a bleak future, reading longingly but with no means to read or move. The piece condemns fakes exploiting charity and highlights Weider's dignity and suffering.

John W. Weider Boston Jefferson Place Mr. Weider John Weider

Remains of William Murphy Found at Commonwealth Avenue

The body of William Murphy, found deceased at 53 Commonwealth Avenue where he worked, was taken in charge by Undertaker Jones of La Grange Street yesterday afternoon after a servant girl discovered the scene in the morning.

William Murphy Commonwealth Avenue Jones Lagrange Street

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