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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1898

Page

2

Bram Denies All Guilt Under Cross Examination

Bram testified at length denying guilt on the Herbert Fuller voyage case. He described his calm, strained state on the stand, Monks’s involvement, and his own actions during the mutiny and murders. He disputed drugging claims, the revolver, and alleged comments about the captain’s wife as motive.

Bram French Mr. Jones Cotter Ooklyn Morks Firam Havg Sable Island Herbert Fuller Spencer Halifax Pilot White Pilot Baker Ergeant Leahan Pilot Laker Née Charley Brown Pardock Purdock Lohenc Monks Loheac Brown Tohene Jones Forbes Mrs. Nash

Taken Home for Burial of Sea Captain

Yesterday the remains of Captain D. P. Oliver of the ship Edward O’Brien, who died of heart failure at sea, were taken to Thomaston Maine for interment.

D. P. Oliver Edward O’brien Thomaston, Me

American Wringer Co Advertises Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Company lists factories at T7 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street as manufacturers of clothes wringers, mangies and carpet sweepers with repair service and prompt attention for orders by mail or telephone.

The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited by Amesbury Woman for Health Relief

Mrs A Patnaude of Amesbury Massachusetts describes years of dizzy spells and indigestion alleviated by Hood's Sarsaparilla. She notes relief from the burning stomach with even small bread portions and praises the remedy over others, recommending it to the ill and those with impure blood.

Tate Hood A. Patnaude Amesbury Mass

Bryan Reception Planned Open to Public at Mechanic s Hall

A Massachusetts Democratic State committee plan for April 16 to honor Hon. W J Bryan includes a 12 30 to 2 pm public reception at the American House, a 2 to 5 30 pm ticketed dinner, and an 8 pm program at Mechanics Hall with speeches by Bryan, Senator White, and Rep DeArmond. The hall seats 12 000 to 14 000, with free admission to general seating and reserved balconies. A reception committee and sub committees meet at 13 School Street to finalize arrangements, listing numerous state legislators on the planning roster.

W. J. Bryan Democratic State Committee Bryan Senator White DeArmond American House Mechanics’ Hall State Committee Boston School Street A. C. Drinkwater Charles I. Quirk Joseph J. Bryan James A. Gallivan Daniel D. Rourke William B. Mahoney William Moran David B. Shaw Peter F. Tague S. A. G. Allen William J. Miller Charles A Dean Daniel J. Kiley Samuel A. Tuttle Thomas Mackay William N. Breath Richard Cullinane M. E. Jones Eugene E. Donovan Joseph H. Joubert William Kells, Jr Thomas W. Kennifick James A. Montgomery Richard W. Garrity Leander M. Haskins Thomas Donahue George Balcom John F. Sheehan Henry J. Draper John A. Baldwin Thomas A. Conroy Hugh W. Bresnahan Oliver S. Grant James O’connor

Mrs Whitney Hurt in Fracture at Second Vertebra

Mrs William C Whitney lies in a perilous condition in New York after a second vertebra fracture. Doctors designed a cage like appliance to cradle her head and protect the spinal cord while nurses tend her at bedside. She feels no pain and remains immobile except for occasional finger movement.

New York William C. Whitney Aiken S. C

Man Slaying Charge After Insane Asylum Scalding

Jules Sanctuary and Charles Meade, attendants at Waterbury Insane Asylum in Vermont, were arrested on manslaughter charges for the death of inmate Joseph Jacobs. Jacobs was placed in a bath tub last Saturday and died six hours later after intense suffering from scalding.

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Non Surgical Remedy

An advertisement argues piles are common and not fatal and promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, inexpensive treatment available from druggists for 50 cents. It claims quick astringent action to shrink vessels, soothe surfaces, and prevent chronic ulcers and nervous exhaustion.

Permanent Reserve Officers Named for Duty Assignments

General Order 604 last night announced permanent duty assignments for reserve officers who had been temporarily signed for March. The officers include Henry C Wadleigh Division 1 James Hanlon Division 4 Asan Howland Division 4 Edward A. Ryan Division 6 Howard J. West Division 5 Edwin H. Fitts Division 16 Martin Brock Division 16 and Edward N. Doe Division 16.

Henry C Wadleigh James Hanlon Asan Howland Edward A. Ryan Howard J. West Edwin H. Fitts Martin Brock Edward N. Doe

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Elects Director

Mrs. Mary Clement Leavitt honorary president of the World W C T U spoke to directors on temperance. Secretary Alfred Noon commented on the deaths of Rev Solon W Bush Rev Jacob Ide and Rev William M Thayer all society directors. Deacon Frank M Forbush of Natick was elected director.

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Mary Clement Leavitt Alfred Noon Solon W. Bush Jacob Ide William M. Thayer Frank M. Forbush Natick

Military horse show in Cyclorama builds fund for battery

Lieutenant Ames leads Battery A in a Mecha nics building horse show with rough riding and drill. A lavish crowd fills the governor's box as the event raises money for equipment and harnesses while officers and society figures attend the military night program and praise West Point training.

Butler Ames Benjamin F. Butler Cyclorama Battery A Mechanics’ Building Ames West Point D. Parker Tanbark Ring Aeke R. Peabody Bryce and Mesars J. H. Cunningham, Jr Thomas Motley, Jr Philip Richardson A. le B. Russell R. H. Weld, Jr E. D B. Wells A. J. Garceau K. 8 Hale Gustavus Hay A. Kh. Josselyn RK. L. Raymond C. K. Cummings Frederick Blake Sydney M. Williams Bradley W. Palmer Charles W. Dabney Williams. Patten W. J. Batchelder Charlies KR. Sturgis Grafton Whiting Harry G. Brooks J. H. Sherburne, Jr Dudley P. Rogers William Amory R. P. Blake William P. Dey Kittle Fay E. Rollins Morse Marion Mason Ired S. Whitwell Hosker Abbott Gertrude Rice James Jackson Dexter

Mystery of Annie Garey Murder Deepens in Salem

Salem April 18 Chief Wiggin and State Officers Neal and Hammond pursue new leads in the Annie Garey murder case. They report letters to Annie from a Boston clerk named Alexander Halse, a neighbor linked to Alec Halse, and consider multiple sightings near the Garey home while noting no sign of a struggle. A local doctor attributes the crime to revenge and describes the killer as calculating yet frenzied, with earlier malice shown by the killing of Annie’s pet ducks.

Salem Wiggin Neal and Hammond Annie Garey Annie Boston Alexander Halse Alec Halse East Road Lake Street West Peabody Gareys Halse Garey Miss Garey Mr. Delchir George A. Marsh Collins Marsh Charles A. Walcott Tom Ducey Merrill

Cigarettes Vindicated The Truth About Cigarettes pamphlet issued

A 48 page pamphlet titled The Truth About Cigarettes presents lectures by W. H. Garrison and Clark Bell before the Medico-Legal Society of New York. It argues against adulteration claims and rejects the idea that cigarettes harm mental balance, citing authorities from the US and Canada.

Medico-Legal Society of New York W. H. Garrison Clark Bell Ll.d Garrison Department of Agriculture Washington Boards of Health Oxford Cambridge England James I. Lubcock Massachusetts College of Canada Massachusetts Arthur H. Harrington Walter E. Fernald M. P Waverly Arrington Eakls

Boston Theatre Benefit Blends Drama Opera for Hospital

A Boston afternoon program blends drama and song for the annual Boston Emergency Hospital benefit. Notable acts include George W. Wilson, the Robson company, Miss Nance O Neil, Miss Clara Lane, Mr. Stuart Robson, Mr. Wilton Lackaye, and Miss Matilda in a varied schedule from 1 p m to 5 30 o’clock featuring sketches, operas, dog acts, recitations, and selections by multiple leading performers.

Boston Richardson Stuart Robson Jacklins George W. Wilson Opera Boston Theatre J. A. Wilson Jack Thomas Whitbread Willie Collier Mexico Wilton Lackaye Nance O’neil McKee Rankin Clara Lane J. K. Murray Princess Matilda

Roman Charioteer Dazzles Boston Street Scene

A Roman style charioteer on four dapple gray horses drew crowds in Boston this week. The handsome brass adorned chariot and its black red yellow harnesses impressed observers as a faithful, stylish promotion for Victor Coffee.

Boston Rome Victor Coffee

Governor Wolcott Withdraws Extradition Request in Bigamy Case

Concord New Hampshire reports Governor Ramsdell announcing that Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts withdrew his extradition request for Herbert S. Mudgett of Intervale, sought on a bigamy charge.

Concord N. H Ramsdell Wolcott Massachusetts Herbert S. Mudgett Intervale

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