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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
2
Munyon advertises a static electric machine and medical examinations with free advice for all diseases. The promotion urges readers tired of costly doctors to try Munyon as a cure, claiming rapid, permanent relief even for incurable conditions.
Mrs. S D Tichon of 108 Kendall Avenue Boston reports strong relief from Munyon remedies including Female Cure Nerve Cure Dyspepsia Cure and Cathartics after severe pain swelling and chest and back discomfort. She cites limited success with physicians prior to using Munyon products and notes the cures did meet the conditions they target.
Mrs. Sarah O'Brien of Cam bridgeport Mass aboard the State of Maine testifies to Munyon's Rheumatism Cure aiding her severe rheumatic suffering. An advertisement extolls Munyon's Electric Machine offering rapid relief for paralysis stiff joints neuralgia nervous disorders and muscular pains with bold claims of two to five minute relief.
Munyon's cures claim rapid relief for headaches colds coughs asthma rheumatism sore throat and more with most vials priced at 25 cents. Specialists offer free consultations with no money paid for advice and no obligation to buy medicines.
April 14 river rise reaches 187 feet at New Orleans eight tenths above previous record. Water spills over sacks and hampers goods while regions upriver show varied increases. Crest not yet moved past high water mark of 1893 as rains drive the flood.
The hide and leather committee, meeting in New York, decided to appoint seven members to draft reasons against any duty on hides. The panel includes Webster of Boston Burke of Philadelphia Clarke of Baltimore Mooney of Cincinnati Vogel of Milwaukee Bigelow of New York and McLaren of Chicago to present to the Senate finance committee.
In Morristown Pennsylvania on April 14 a receiver was requested for the Longmead Iron Company by Lewis A. Lukins. Also sought for the Longmeadow Tron Company, holder of bonds totaling 223000 dollars with 100000 dollars in bonds outstanding. Lukins claims the iron company owes him a substantial amount.
The thirty ninth annual session of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars met in Worcester on April 14. G C T Joseph A Faney reported 10 364 members after a year with 814 losses to the Swedish Grand Lodge and a net gain of 153. Sarah A Leonard noted 24 lodges instituted, 20 withdrawn to form the Swedish Grant Lodge, and 16 surrendered charters.
The piece notes Alfred Henry Lewis’s claim that the Mayflower became a slaver is contested by local historians and Massachusetts records. It cites Dr. Samuel A. Green of the Massachusetts Historical Society as saying the tale has no foundation and that several other vessels shared the Mayflower name.
An Easter display showcases Emerson shoes with features Pratt Fasteners Anti-Squeak soles and Fast Color Eyelets and Hooks. Styles in Calf Russia Calf Patent and Enamel Leather Cordovan Kangaroo and Vici Kid are priced from 3 to 5 dollars. Boston stores at 635 Washington St and Water and Washington corners, R. B. Grover & Co. makers Brockton Mass.
A debate argues the Mayflower was not owned by Pilgrims, who were too poor to buy slaves, and that slavery was not legal then. It cites Massachusetts records showing early slave cases and notes other vessels with the same name. Historic figures like Rev. Edward Hale are referenced in confirming the stance.
August Belmont announces the club will press the matter beyond the Westchester race meeting. He says the decision granting temporary attendance rights is not law or precedent and the club will seek Court of Appeals review.
At the Dominion Rifle Association's annual meeting Sir Richard Cartwright, acting militia minister, urged a militia force of 20 000 to 30 000, warning war clouds over Europe could bring Canadians onto foreign fields to show loyalty to the empire.
Charlestown Navy Yard reports rapid progress removing old boilers from the training ship Enterprise and installing new ones. Edward Kendall & Sons of Cambridgeport lead contractors. Spring vacation extended to four weeks with cadets to report May 8 and summer cruise planned for early June. Rear Admiral Belknap away three weeks, Dr. Dixon acting chairman. Next admission exam for the training school set for Tuesday.
A United States Church Army gathering held in the afternoon at Y M C A on Berkeley street included Col Samuel Finlay Jones General H H Hadley Capt Perkis Maj Sara Wray who sails for England. The army will use a van en route from England to travel through New England to distribute tracts and organize meetings.
East Weymouth April 14 Medical Inspector Frazier ruled Lottie Bates death a self inflicted fire caused by a gunshot though her mother Mrs Bates insists the girl was murdered. Mrs Bates cited a drunken neighbor’s threats and claimed he pressed his hold over the home and vowed to kill her daughter. The note analysis confirmed the writer as Miss Bates and the girl is to be buried in Cohasset.
Two West End rail workers, Fred Bryan and Charles Kilburn, were found dead and critically ill from gas fumes in a Dorchester room at 1520 Dorchester Avenue. A second case involved Florence Bigelow and Alice Williams, found unconscious from a leaking gas line at 63 Hancock Street. In both incidents, faulty, aging fixtures and unsecured gas connections were noted.
The Harvard junior fencing squad departs for the Fencers Club tournament in New York, aiming to match the varsity team’s trophy success. Members include M de Diaz, M Green Law, H Bowker 98, with A F Riggs 95 as manager.
The Grand Lodge Knights of Honor Massachusetts held its annual meeting. Elected officers include Grand dictator J Herbert Cushing Middleboro Grand vice dict ator O G Webster Easthampton Grand assistant dictator W F Murray Allston Grand reporter F E Granville Pratt Grand treasurer George E Richardson Roxbury Grand chaplain Emery M Jones Roxbury Grand leader George A Tushee Roxbury Grand guardian Albert Cullymore Brighton Grand trustees Edward W Bailey Samuel Harthorne Jose J Tnderhill Supreme representatives Arthur M Willis Melrose BE Granville Pratt Roxbury Alternate representatives Thomas EF Coughlin Henry A Kidder.
At Elysian Hall on Washington street last evening the Populists of Suffolk county elected several State central committee members. County membership lists include District 1 Mt. Cunningham Chelsea 4 Fred McAlduff 5 Amos W. Ride out 6 Augustine Donegan 7 Edward C. Baldwin 8 Warner Johnson 9 James JT Brickley. Second and third districts were referred to a committee.
A youth, who allegedly claimed to be John D. Rockefeller's son, was arrested in Boston after attempting to buy a suit on false pretences. He asked to charge the clothing to his supposed father, prompting a dealer to alert authorities and an inspector.
The speaker cites SUSTAN MARTIN and notes willingness to rely on affidavits from business partners and the president of the Howard Bank who testified that General Martin is a man of perfect integrity and absolutely incorruptible, drawing applause.
Maine G A R officials and 100 delegates arrive for the thirteenth annual encampment in Lewiston. More than 400 delegates are expected with Commander-in-Chief T C Clarkson present. The council met at Hotel Atwood and will read reports tomorrow. The main event is the contest for commandership between L T Carleton of Winthrop and Rev C A Southard of Livermore Falls.
Alexander Hartney of Innisfil Ont受 word he inherits part of 1 500 000 after his uncle dies in Glasgow Scotland. Two other heirs, Mrs. Lamb of Midland and Mrs. Hartney of Aurora, will travel to Glasgow to secure the estate.
The new Board of License Commissioners granted licenses all day but will release the full list tomorrow. City Treasurer Hathaway, instructed to ignore old licenses, consulted the city solicitor who declined to decide on the issue.
Henry Clay, a man over 70, was discovered in a Mill Street stable in Leaviston? Lewiston Me. in a starving condition and was taken to the Sisters of Charity Hospital.
The Grand Council of Massachusetts United Friends opened at William Parkman Hall with Grand Councillor William A. Blossom presiding. 29 councils and 1625 members reported a net loss of 257. Elected officers include Grand Councillor Albert K. Moors of Lowell and Grand Recorder A. Burnham of Malden.
The President sent a report from the Secretary of State to Congress urging timely action to join the Paris Universal Exposition of 1937. Secretary Sherman recommends an appropriation of 350000 dollars to support U S participation, aligning with the wishes of American inventors and producers.
New England Paint and Oil Club held its annual meeting and banquet at Young's Hotel. Toastmaster was President Charles F. Howland. Speakers included A. K. Adams of the Boston Architectural Club and William E. Wall of the Society of Master House Painters and Decorators. Musical selections by the Kentucky Blackbird from Kalamazoo were written for the event by the King of Dahomey.
The ecclesiastical council of eighteen Suffolk South Conference churches met in Hyde Park to dismiss Rev. Andrew W. Archibald from the Congregational Church and recommend his new Brockton pastorate. A farewell for Dr and Mrs Archibald drew about 1000 friends with speeches by Alexander Millar and Dr Arthur Little. A silver ninety piece set and cut glass bowl were presented, and installation is planned for the following Thursday after a Sunday start.
The seventy six th annual convention met in Chelsea at Grand Army Hall with ninety three delegates. President W Kimball of Lynn opened the meeting, Leonard McGeouch was elected treasurer and L A Berry resigned due to ill health. W S Wilson of Charlestown named secretary and FE G Arey joined the executive board. delegates enjoyed a Chelsea club reception and a mass temperance meeting at Mt Bellingham M E Church.
The home of Mr and Mrs William R Cook at 13 Courtland Street Everett hosted a wedding for their daughter Elizabeth A Cook to Clifford L Goodwin of South Beeston. Rev Charles Cameron of the Fourth Presbyterian Church South Boston officiated. Best man William Gowan Jr bridesmaid Emma Eunice Cook sister of the bride and the wedding party included James Cowan.
Winthrop Messenger and Howard Walker visited Chelsea for the annual visitation of Palestine Commandery Knights Templar. Eminent Commander Edward G. Tutlein and members in full regalia received them. The Red Cross degree was worked and a banquet served.
Richard Dudley Peters deputy collector of the port of Boston died at his Park Lane Jamaica Plain home on Tuesday due to heart failure. He was closely linked with the area’s leading clubs and associations.
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