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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
2
They advertise a shoe stock featuring Pratt Fasteners with no knots and no bother, Fast Color Eyelets and Hooks to prevent brass, and Anti-Squeak patent filling between soles. Up-to-Date design by artists in footwear and crafted by skilled shoemakers claim the best world stock.
Gloucester reports the schooner Ethel B Jacobs captained by Sol Jacobs left for the Southern mackerel ground with the largest mackerel seine yet: 407 fathoms long and 2100 meshes deep, Irish linen gear built at $3000. Captain Jacobs, famed as king of mackerel catchers, has previously delivered 24 parrels of fresh tinkers to New York. Also noted: Steamer Pavonia set for Queenstown and Liverpool with notable passengers, Captain Ned Quinn injured, and livestock and tug operations shaping the port scene.
Mr B F Wood of Easton Pennsylvania suffered long with organic heart disease. He describes fifteen years of distress until Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart gave rapid relief and seven bottles cured him. Sold by O E Woodward & Co and Jaynes & Co at specified street corners.
The Mississippi River level reaches 97.6 feet at St Louis with a two foot rise expected by tomorrow. Drowned bodies of W. G. Tate and his 6-year-old child recovered near their home. Greenville Mississippi mob moving to higher ground. Helena Ark river rise minimal. New Orleans flood threat remains high but levees expected to hold. $12,000 raised in St Louis for flood sufferers. Terminal Railway Association offers free transport of supplies.
The Mississippi River at St Paul rises to 16 feet the highest since 1881 with 1000 families homeless between Minneapolis and St Paul. Water floods flats and low lands, 200 houses submerged, boats and debris drift past. The Rum River Boom Company reports 60 000 dollars in losses as lumber and sheep perish.
Mrs. George M. Clarke of Lynn Massachusetts reports her 18 month old son recovered from scarlet fever sequelae with Hood's Sarsaparilla. After three bottles his neck glands shrank his skin regained color appetite improved and he became strong for his age.
Daniel Sullivan 29 died in a fall when a trestle gave way at L. G. Burnham's coal wharf eastern Mt. Washington avenue bridge. Jeremiah Coogan was severely injured with broken ribs and head wounds. Rob ert Moffatt escaped with minor bruises. A decade ago a similar accident killed another worker.
April 2 report from Jackson Mississippi shows worsening delta conditions with new areas submerged. Greenville streets flooded and nearly 1000 families surrounded as water from above meets rising levels below. Convicts aid relief efforts while planters feed workers amid widespread homelessness among delta residents.
A relief boat found the bodies of a young girl an aged woman and a child in a flooded Missouri house thirty miles south of New Madrid. Victims perished from starvation or fright as water topped the attic. Reports also list a black man and a white man found starved at a temporary refuge nearby.
Rome reports a papal consistory will elevate four new cardinals. Three will be French Bishops Coullie of Lyons Sourrieu of Rouen and Laboure of Rennes. The Spanish candidate is Bishop Martin Herrera of Santiago de Compostela.
Obituary notices report John Alfred Mills a veteran Western hotel proprietor dying at his Englewood home aged 72. Mills was born in Vermont. Also noted is Morris Gordon former night station agent at Dedham New Haven Hartford depot who died at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries sustained in an October Mansfield accident.
At the Parker House last night the Sixty first Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry held its thirty second annual reunion. Few members were present. Officers were President W T Drew and Secretary H Burr Crandall.
The Massachusetts Democratic Club plans Jefferson's Day at Faneuil Hall April 13 with speakers Towne and Williams. The group endorses local control of cities, income tax, trust busting, civil service reform, and government ownership of monopolies, urging parity of gold and silver coinage and universal application of republican principles.
Sloganeered in bold claims the sale of men’s bicycle suits continues at Jordan Marsh & Co with large inventories and plenty of stock. Prices are cut from regulars 5 to 6 dollars down to 2.90 and higher discounts shown. The ad emphasizes notable savings and ready sales staff to assist customers.
Edward Bellamy of Chicopee Falls finishes his new social study Equality set for May release by D Appleton & Co New York The work follows Looking Backward and is described as of extraordinary interest in Springfield report
Fred Hatch a Beverly, New Jersey man, was arrested by Boston police after deceiving wife and a young woman Miss Lillian Stickle. He forged a marriage certificate signed by Rev Donald McKee to pretend marriage. Hatch admitted the facts. held in 89 dollars for grand jury. Miss Stickle and Hatch to face charges as investigations continue.
Montreal April 2 Thomas Doherty 58 sole member of Thomas Doherty & Co tea and coffee importers died today of brain fever linked to business troubles. The firm recently failed with liabilities of 106 000.
Classified notice for installment purchases of diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps with mail or telephone orders. Promises prompt attention and specifies The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manfg. Co.
Marie Josephine Ingalsbie, 25, heiress to 1,000,000, last seen in the Sydney–New York corridor, has not spoken to her parents for over six months. Her Sydney lawyer and New York attorney seek clues. her father died in a railroad accident leaving her as sole heir.
The estate of George M. Buck of Brockton has been petitioned into insolvency by Henry Goodrum. First creditors meeting set for Monday at the insolvency court. Estimated liabilities reach 20000 with assets possibly 3000 to 4000. Buck vanished weeks ago. creditors seek Buck’s whereabouts. Buck once worked for the late Eugene Pratt, a killed bicycle rider. Pratt estate may claim Buck’s assets were held in trust for them. Also, D R Bean assigns to William Worster of Boston creditors. stock sold to H W Robinson & Co. Stock valued around 3000.
During the current month the bronze statue of Samuel Adams will be relocated to clear space for subway operations at the Washington and Devonshire streets junction. The base now sits in Adams Square and will interfere with the loop beneath Section 9, prompting a northward shift toward Haymarket Square by about ten feet.
Phillips Exeter Academy alumni held their largest annual dinner at Parker House with Colonel Bancroft presiding. Speakers including Dr. Dunbar and Professor Cilley praised the school, its democracy, and progress under the advisory system while plans and memories of Exeter's past were shared.
The Bank Officers' Association will hold its annual banquet at the American House on April 14. Governor Wolcott and May or Quincy have signified their intention to attend and address the bankers of Boston. The association represents leading Boston bankers and aims for a large, influential gathering.
An 1802 established residence advertises cure for alcoholism morphinism and nervous prostration. It claims hundreds of cured patients among business and professional people with utmost privacy and no restraint at 464 Washington Street Dorchester District Boston.
A treasurer avoids coffee due to stomach and nerve issues. He switches to Postum Cereal drink from Battle Creek Michigan. After initial skepticism the beverage proves satisfying, non irritant, and suitable for both children and adults.
A statement asserts there is only one genuine Postum Cereal coffee the rest are imitations marketed as just as good. The message cautions consumers about counterfeit or inferior products claiming equivalent quality.
Special Agent W. A. Bullard of the customs department seized the horse Robert R owned by W. H. Temple of Boston for fraudulent entry in June 1895. The animal bought in East Hallay Canada for 1400 dollars was entered at 500 dollars and is now valued at 2000 with a record of 2101-2. Reports sent to headquarters.
Hugh Miller, indicted for setting a fire at a flat on Fulton street and Vanderbilt avenue, pleaded guilty to arson in the second degree and was sentenced by Judge Hurd in the county court to twenty years in Sing Sing.
The schedule lists Christadelphians at Arcade Hall with a 10:30 a m lecture Where Is Hell All welcome no collection. First Presbyterian at Columbus Ave and Berkeley St with 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m services Communion morning and Sunday school noon. Fourth Presbyterian on Dorchester St South Boston hosts members reception and communion at 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m Jonah and His Latest Critic. Arcade Hall Sunday evening meetings invite Sabbath community for music and intellect.
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