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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1899

Page

2

Nervura claims ease insomnia nerves and blood remedies

An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a cure for sleeplessness nervous fatigue and poor digestion arguing that insomnia stems from a weak impure blood supply. A testimonial from Mrs. W A Tinkham of Stowe Vermont describes long suffering relief after using Nervura and urges readers to seek a free office consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston Massachusetts.

Greene Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Dog World Gathers for New England Kennel Club Show at Mechanics Hall

Boston becomes hub for dog fanciers as Mechanics Hall hosts arrivals for the fifteenth annual beach show of the New England Kennel Club. Entrants include Ben L. Lewis with thirty five dogs and many blue ribbon contenders from across the country, including great dane Osceola Chummie and deerhound Hurstbourne, with groups of setters pointers terriers and hounds from Hale Hurst to Hill Hurst kennels.

Boston Mechanics’ Hall New England Kennel Club Ben L. Lewis Lansdowne Penn Providence Lewis Don Cesar H. M. McArden McArdensville N. C W._ Gould Brokaw Sir Walyer Dr. J. S. Laycock Kicho William Gil Norwin T. Harris Hurstbourne Gilhooley Monk of the Dale John BE. Thayer Gyp Winslow Westlake James L. Kernochan The Meadows Kennels Hempstead L. I Charles Taylor Oliver Ames Hollis Hunnewell S Hill Hurst Bedlington Boz Marchioness Little Nell Encer Borden Fall River Als Fanny Brooks Ladies’ Kennel Association of Massachusetts

Fall May Prove Fatal For Local Man

Alonzo L. Hammond of 14 Myrtle Street Ocean Spray is hospitalized at City Hospital with a badly fractured skull after a fall from his team at the corner of Dhmond and North Streets last night at 6 o clock. Doctors say he may recover.

Alonzo L. Hammond Myrtle Street Ocean Spray Dhmond North Streets

Century Bazaar Opens for Working Boys' Home Benefit

The Century Bazaar opened yesterday in the Old Library building on Boylston street. Proceeds go to the Working Boys' Industrial Home. The event features booths representing each century since Christ, arranged under the first gallery and stocked with items. Catholic churches prepared the booths and a Working Boys' Home band provided music in the evening.

Working Boys’ Industrial Home Boylston Street Working Boys

Ancient and Honorable Artillery meets plan 1900 itinerary

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of London outlines a Boston arrival June 1 and a six day sweep through Canada and the United States. The route includes Montreal Mt Royal Niagara Falls Chicago Washington Philadelphia West Point New York and Boston returning June 16. Rev William K Hall will preach the annual sermon and Rev A A Berle writes the anniversary ode.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Comp Honourable Artillery Company of London Boston Windy City Pennsylvania Washington National Capital Mt. Vernon Philadelphia Nist West Point Hudson New York William K. Hall Newburg N. Y A. A. Berle Brighton

Leland Dying in Windsor Hotel After Fire

New York April 4. At 9 o clock last night Warren F Leland proprietor of the Windsor Hotel who recently had appendix surgery grew critical. Dr Pitkin urged summoning relatives and stayed at the bedside through the night. By 1 o'clock this morning hope had departed and the doctor feared survival past daylight. Portions of another body were found among the ruins of the Windsor Hotel.

New York Warren F. Leland Windsor Hotel

Private Mahoney Buried in Half Hollow Armory Funeral

The funeral of Private John J. Mahoney of Battery C Seventh U S Artillery was held yesterday from the East Newton Street armory. Marines from Charlestown Navy Yard escorted the procession, which included about twelve carriages. Interment occurred at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden with three volleys and taps.

John J. Mahoney Battery C Seventh United States Artillery East Newton Street Armory Mahoney Charlestown Navy Yard Bell Washington Street Holy Cross Cemetery Malden

Skirmish at Kuin gua Manila opens path to ambivalent peace

A cavalry reconnaissance north of Malolos reports a thousand enemy near Kuin gua five miles northeast. A sharp skirmish ends with Filipino retreat. Two Colt guns unearthed in Malolos. Natives flood American lines with white flags seeking return home. General McArthur plans conciliation while monitoring returnees. Natives describe Aguinaldo's forces as disintegrating and urge peace.

Manila Malolos Kuingua McArthur Aguinaldo

Otis reports insurgent government in perilous condition

General Otis cablegram from Washington describes insurgents as defeated discouraged and scattered with forces returning to homes between here and Malolos. He notes recon teams have reached areas north of Malolos and that Americans seek protection. Visayan island news is more encouraging daily.

Washington, D. C War Department Otis Malolos Visayan Island

Dewey Praises Army After Manila Repatriation

Manila April 3 natives continue returning to their homes along American lines. Many are inviting relatives to return as they see promises of good treatment fulfilled. Admiral Dewey sent Major-General Otis a message: Hearty congratulations on the most magnificent work of the army.

Manila Elwel S. Otis Admiral Dewey

Baptist Social Union Elects Officers at Tremont Temple

The Baptist Social Union of Boston held its 347th meeting in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple with about 250 members present. Officers elected include President William H Breeding President Edward J Jones secretary William H Vialle treasurer Albert E Carr.

Baptist Social Union of Boston Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple William H. Breeding Edward J. Jones William H Vialle Albert E. Carr

Supreme Court rules on speed liability in fog collision

The U S Supreme Court ruled on liability of sailing vessels for excessive speed in fog after the 1894 collision off Nantucket Shoals between the steamship Chattahoochee and the schooner Golden Rule. The lower court found both vessels at fault for not slowing and held the steamer owners liable for half the damages.

Washington United States Supreme Court Nantucket Shoals

Chelsea pastors change

The Rev. Charles A. Place resigns as pastor of the First Unitarian Church of Chelsea effective May 1 and will lead a Unitarian church in Gardner. The Rev. John B. Vassar of Bainbridge has been called to the Cary Avenue Baptist Church to replace the departed Rev. Charles C. Pierce.

Charles A. Place First Unitarian Church Chelsea Place Gardner John B. Vassar Bainbridge, N Cary Avenue Baptist Church Charles C. Pierce

Lawson Pink Club Hosts East Boston Party at Music Hall

The Lawson Pink Club, a group of about fifty East Boston young men, held a grand invitation party at Music Hall East Boston last evening with around fifty attendees.

Somerset Associates Lyceum Hall East Boston Lawson Music Hall

Vanderbilt Wedding Brings Pearl Gifts And Fashion Flair

The Fair Vanderbilt wedding procession features two St Patrick’s Cathedral acolytes in lace, gifts arrayed in the ballroom, and William K Vanderbilt Jr and Miss Fair preparing for a refined ceremony. Miss Fair’s Paquin gown blends ivory satin with Irish lace and a long tulle veil, while Miss Mary Baldwin Tolfree plans a pink rose champagne espírito fashion with a floral muff and hat.

Arthur Kemp Armide Smith Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Charles A. Childs Frederic Brogson George B. de Forest Miss Fair William K. Vanderbilt Mary Baldwin Tolfree James E. Tolfree West Forty-ninth Street Miss Tolfree Paris New York

Vanderbilt Sloane-Hammond Nuptials In New York

Emily Vanderbilt Sloane will marry John H. Hammond in a lavish ceremony at St Bartholomew's Church and Vanderbilt mansion. The couple receive a floor of the palace, a 50000 dollar pearl rope, a diamond collar, and a full set of silver and lavish apartments on the third floor.

New York Emily Vanderbilt Sloane John H. Hammond Misa Sloane Sloane-Hammond St. Bartholomew's Church Vanderbilt Mansion Miss Sloane Paris Vanderbilt Palace Sloanes America Sloane

Day Family Benefit Evening Draws Amateurs for Windsor Library

In Association Hall last evening a library fundraiser supported the family of the late William L. Day. Boston Public Library staff organized the event with mostly library talent including an amateur orchestra, piano, banjo, trombone acts, and W. C. Carter’s baritone, Edwin F. Rice’s sleight of hand, and Lillian E. Ether’s whistling. The show was a distinct success and relief for Day’s dependents.

Association Hall William L. Day W. C. Carter Edwin F. Rice Lillian E. Ethier

Miss Alice Montague Weds Henry Montague at Old South Church

Miss Alice Montague daughter of the late Dr J M Manning and Henry Montague of San Francisco were married at the Old South Church yesterday. The bride wore white figured mousseline over apple green silk and carried yellow jonquils. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George A Gordon with Rev Dr Fenn assisting. A reception followed at the Vendome for close friends and relatives. The couple will reside in San Francisco where the groom maintains a large legal practice.

Alice J. M. Manning Old South Church Henry Montague San Francisco Miss Montague Horace Manning Samuel Montague George A. Gordon Fenn Portland Vendome Harvard Montague

Supreme Court Upholds War Revenue Act Tax Validity

Justice Peckham delivers the court's opinion affirming the validity of the War Revenue Act in several cases. The ruling sustains the tax in a decision issued from Washington.

Washington United States Supreme Court Justice Peckham

How to Obtain and Retain God Teachers Discussed at Union

The Congregational Sunday School Union met in Berkeley Temple vestry with a 5 30 reception and 6 p m collation. James M. Noyes of Dedham and Walter Parker of Boston public schools led the discussion on the topic How to Obtain and Retain God teachers. Special guest was Henry M. Moore, veteran all round Christian worker.

Congregational Sunday School Union Berkeley Temple James M. Noyes Dedham Walter Parker Boston Public Henry M. Moore

British Guards Band at Music Hall Delights Boston Audience

Lieutenant Dan Godfrey and the British Guards Band gave a refined program mixing classical and popular pieces before a large crowd. Soloists Redfern and Kettlewell drew applause, 169 members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company attended, a silk flag combining the Stars and Stripes with the Union Jack was presented, and Godfrey thanked designer Miss Mary B Barbour for the emblem.

Music Hall Dan Godfrey British Guards Redfern Kettlewell Ancient and Honorable ‘Artillery Company Boston Duchesney Godfrey Innes Usher Mary B. Barbour

Sailors and Band to Perform at Boston Theatre

The program features a descriptive visit of the British fleet to the United States and closes with Rule Britannia and the Star Spangled Banner. Lieutenant Godfrey and his famous band will appear at the Boston Theatre next Sunday afternoon and evening, the last times in this city.

United States Godfrey Boston Theatre

Third annual concert and ball of Boston carriage drivers

The Licensed Carriage Drivers of Boston held their third annual concert and ball at Odd Fellows Hall last night with over 1450 attendees from major stables and dealers. Floor director James J. Curran led officers John B. Dacey George F. Collins and M. H. Barrett with sixteen aides. The event concluded with a Dewey portrait unveiled by Florence Fleming, daughter of John T. Fleming.

Boston Odd Fellows’ Hall James J. Curran John B. Dacey George F. Collins M. H. Barrett Admiral Dewey Florence Fleming John T. Fleming The Society

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