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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1896

Page

6

Dr Greenes Spring Lecture Draws Massive Crowds

Dr Greene attracts large audiences to his spring lecture course in Music Hall Boston highlighting nervous and chronic disease cure. The physician, based at 34 Temple Place, offers free consultations and a mail correspondence system, with free men and women lectures and broad praise for his medical discoveries and affordable remedies. He emphasizes education, early treatment, and accessible care for the poor, promising dramatic health improvements and universal access to advice.

Boston Union Station plan debated before committee

The hearing on a proposed Boston union station featured remarks by ex Assistant Secretary Hamlin who urged a new site plan while opposing the railroad firms and Mayor Quincy. Nathan Matthews Sr and engineer Harriman presented objections and a rival location plan aimed at preserving waterfront and avoiding city debt.

Charles §. Hamlin the Treasury Legislative Committee On Quincy Nathan Matthews Matthews George W. R. Harriman Charles FE. Farrington South Boston B. L. M. Tower Dana Estes N. W. Ladd Hamlin Charlestown Bridge Federal Street Bridge Boston Secretary of War Dorchester Avenue Congress Street Boston & Albany Exeter Street Park Square Railroads Harriman Kneeland Street

Hall Versus Hall: Fate of $60,000 Estate in Cambridge Court

In Cambridge Supreme Judicial Court Judge McIntire will decide Albert Hall vs Emma W. Hall’s will dispute over $60,000 in property. Hall, once wealthy from Watertown, was deemed insane, then allegedly deprived of rights as deeds and guardians aided his wife’s possession. He now seeks recovery while under care in Boston. restoration may come with rest.

Supreme Judicial Court Cambridge McIntire Albert Hall Emma W. Hall Watertown Hall Bill of Equity Boston

Turkish Parlor Closures Discussed After Tour

General Martin condemned Turkish smoking parlors as mis erable dens and urged closure. Police report two women fled 17 Avery Street when police entered. Board plans likely action to clean out parlors, with three licensed sites at 40 Kneeland Street 17 Avery Street and Norman Street. Police vow to prosecute disorderly houses under the law.

Martin Avery Street Eldridge Clark Kneeland Street Norman Street

Private Lecture for Men on Nervous Diseases by Dr Greene

A free private lecture for men only will be held at Music Hall on Tuesday evening April 7 at 8 o'clock. Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston Mass will present illustrated views and discuss nervous diseases including nervous debility. Admission is free to all parts of the house and men are urged to attend for valuable private information.

Greene Music Hall Temple Place Boston Mass Dr. Greene Kneeland Street Kneeland Beach, Cove Lincoln Streets Boston & Albany Albany Street Lehigh Utica South Streets South Boston Railroad Commission Park Square Buckingham Street

Ayer Town Meeting Grants Largest License Majority

Ayer April 6 the town meeting today gave the largest majority for license ever known due to all temperance ranks Boise in the brief report from the local scene.

Ayer Boise

Smokeless and Noiseless Gun Stuns Washington Visitors

New York reports describe a Montreal agent presenting an inventor's gun that fires 260000 bullets per minute with no smoke or explosion. The device resembles a field piece, uses a secret mechanism, and claims muzzle velocities from 864 to 3762 feet per second with ranges around 6000 yards. A Fortifications Board review was cited.

New York M. Sommery Board On Fortifightions

Weavers' State Federation Holds Convention

A circular from James Whitehead secretary of the Massachusetts State Federation of Weavers invites weavers to the second semi annual convention at Loomfixers Hall Wal tham on April 13 and 14. Topics include rate of contributions for unions, connections with the State Federation, and establishing a more uniform scale of prices with a minimum membership.

Fall River James Whitehead State Federation of Weavers Massachusetts Loomfixers Wal

Pretty Gems Stolen at Flagler Hotels in St Augustine

Diamond thieves raided Flagler hotels on the east coast during season’s end, taking gems valued near 30000. Mrs. Henry M. Cutting of New York lost jewels worth 13000 at the Ponce de Leon after thieves used a pass key. At Alcazar Mrs. William Freeborn and daughter lost about 6000, and Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Camp of New York were robbed of 7000. Robberies occurred while guests dined, using pass and skeleton keys.

ST. Augustine Fla Flagler Henry M. Cutting New York William Freeborn Miss Freeborn Tivoli Hudson F. L. Camp Royal Poinciana Lake Worth

German Casino Club Holds Annual Hall Dance in Boston

The German Casino Club, a large Boston German organization, held its annual evening at 183 Shawmut Avenue. About 150 couples danced as the Casino Orchestra played under a plant-bowered bower with Edward Stocker as floor director and Joseph A Rein assisting. Present were M Hasenfuss, J A Rein, Agnes Kamp, Carrie Hassenfuss, H Grueter, F Griner, H Berghaus, N Bergh, L Grueter, Mary Kamp, John Knecht, George Clarke, G Hassenfuss, F Swift, Joseph Ecker and others.

Boston Shawmut Avenue Edward Stocker Joseph A. Rein John Rein Joseph Holthaus A. P. Kamp M. Hasenfuss J. A. Rein Agnes Kamp Carrie Hassenfuss H. Grueter F. Griner H. Berghaus N. Bergh L. Grueter Mary Kamp John Knecht George Clarke G. Hassenfuss F. Swift Joseph Ecker

Lingane Case Concludes. Cook Trial Begins

Providence April 6 Judge Wilbur finishes the Lingane case and immediately opens the trial of Osceo la R Cook for an assault on Lingane. Both cases arise from the same encounter as the proceedings move forward in court.

Providence R. L Wilbur Lingane Osceola R. Cook

Murder charged after fatal shot near Crystal Lake

Rockville Conn April 6 John Hunter 55 was arrested by Deputy Price of Tolland for the murder of Angelo Aborn his brother in law at Crystal Lake seven miles from the city. Hunter shot Aborn with a double barreled shotgun as they toiled between their two houses. He walked to Tolland five miles to report the crime then returned home and was later captured. Mrs Hunter witnessed the event and Hunter had been drinking for three days. Both men were farmers.

Rockville Conn John Hunter Price Tolland Angelo Aborn Crystal Lake Hunter Tolland County Aborn Hun

Whitinsville Bank Robbery Details Unclear

Whitinsville bank robbery reported with losses set at about $1000 plus cemetery and church funds. Pinkerton detectives assigned to a suspect, Joseph Beauregard, amid a partially recovered gagged and bound victim. Further details incomplete in the surviving text.

Whitinsville White National and Savings Bank Grove Cemetery Association Cong Church Pinkerton Agen Ton Joseph Beauregard

Fire at Roxbury dwelling caused by dog and candle

A house in Roxbury caught fire yesterday when a dog upset a candle, burning Mary Brokenship on her back and side as her clothing ignited. Engine 13 and Hook on Truck 12 collided on We Hampshire streets, causing severe damage to the engine and injuries to the crew.

Court Roxbury Mary Brokenship Hook Hampshire

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