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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1895
Page
3
A nurse describes fatigue and weakness from poor blood vitality and credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring energy. The testimonial from Saddle River New Jersey notes improved strength for daily duties after taking the medicine, reflecting late 19th century patent remedy language.
The advertisement claims spring fatigue and nervous prostration stem from impure blood and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the cure. It describes improved blood purity boosting nerves, better sleep, steadier hands, and renewed strength, urging sufferers to use the medicine for restored health.
A collection of testimonials from women and individuals in Hebron Ohio Mount Carmel Illinois praising Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. They claim relief from tiredness headaches debility and stomach and blood health issues after taking multiple bottles.
Mrs R A Gatten of Blue Springs Neb reports years of vitality after using Hood's Sarsaparilla to cure nerv ous debility from impure blood. She says she gained weight from 100 to 172 pounds, sleeps better, and can do house and farm work without hired help, praising Hood's as the blood purifier.
Margaret A. Smith of Bebron Ohio reports profound relief from nervous prostration caused by impure blood after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Her letter describes her prior weakness and the improvement she gained through the tonic.
The document states a stance of protest against Nicaragua's likely policy path in relation to Britain and asserts eventual payment or consequence. It reflects diplomatic tension and a declared intent to pursue action or redress through expected channels.
Washington reports indicate Britain may press immediate collection of the £15 000 demanded for Hatch’s expulsion if Nicaragua’s reply is unsatisfactory. An American view suggests Nicaragua will probably pay under protest, insisting the sum was wrung from them arbitrarily. The United States warned against seizing Nicaragua’s customs receipts without cause.
London reports Britain stands by its ultimatum on Nicaragua over the Hatch case and Greytown bombardment. The Foreign Office declined to disclose official communications as Admiral Meade’s fleet nears Colon and the Monterey heads toward Corinto ahead of the canal approach.
The Boston Fruit Company steamer Brookline brought passengers from Port Antonio Jam including C A Holt Mrs Holt H F Strout H T Barstow E H Elwell and others. The voyage also delivered 17700 bunches of bananas 53 boxes of cucumbers and 6 boxes of tomatoes as cargo.
The Universalist Social Union held its sixth meeting of the eleventh season at Quincy House with about forty members and guests. A 6 to 7 pm business session preceded dinner, featuring speakers Rev. F. W. Sprague and Rev. Thomas E. Patterton, readings by Miss Nellie Reynolds, and music by the Arlington Quartet. Two new members were elected.
Commissioner Miller issues guidance to internal revenue officers to warn filers of incorrect income tax returns to appear with corrections by a stated date and place or face increases. delinquents and false return filers must appear to show cause why penalties should not be assessed.
Washington April 16 John D Lindsay assistant district attorney of New York city presented to the Supreme Court a brief opposing a stay of execution and a rehearing in the case of Dr Robert A Buchanan sentenced to death for wife murder. He argued trial court proof was ample and supported on appeal. The key claim involved juror Paradise who fell ill during the trial and was allegedly incapable of intelligent verdict. Decision on the application may be announced tomorrow.
The Hillside Social Club hosts an evening ball in Monum Hall expected to draw prominent locals from the Bunker Hill district. Congressman elect Fitzgerald attends along with President O'Brien of the Common.
Gabriel Toro of Toro and Martinez Talcahuano Chile buys the ship James Arnold of New Bedford. Captain John Lyner will command a one year whaling voyage sailing under Chilean flag from Talcahuano after fitting at Boston. The Chilean fleet includes three whalers at Talcahuano and Valparaiso with routes to the South Pacific, Galapagos, Peru and Ecuador. Oil from the ships is mostly used locally or sent to England rarely.
The Boston Life Underwriters Association held its monthly dinner at the University Club in Boston with about fifty members and guests. A reception ran 6 to 7 45 followed by an elaborate meal. Colonel C A Hopkins presided and speakers included Haley Fiske Reuen Thomas D D Minot J Savage Peter Rowan and John C Wyman.
In Holyoke on April 16 men digging at the driving park unearthed parts of two skeletons. One skull appears to be from a boy about 15. another skull fragment and about a dozen bones were recovered. They lay 100 feet from the Connecticut River under about fifteen inches of earth. The site was not a burial ground and no burial is remembered.
The case against Louis A. Tracy, former secretary of the Security Company, charged with embezzling 7900 dollars, was adjourned for the fourth time in Hartford Connecticut on April 16 as the company president was out of town.
In London and New York petroleum prices rise amid dwindling stocks and cautious speculation. German dealers report limited capacity as more than fifty casks cannot be filled. Uncertain European supplies and rumored Russian trust deals influence prices, while Standard Oil dominates trade and withholds public statistics.
In Sisterville West Virginia the oil boom grows as hopeful prospectors flood in with hundreds of dollars to seek wells. Farmers hold out for higher land prices while about 400 small wells are reported for spring operations. Oil runs rose to 7850 barrels in the last day, and labor shortages hinder work. Investor activity spreads to Oil City and Pittsburg. James Burge, once a $100 weekly investor, now bills himself as worth over $60 000.
In Pittsburg on April 16 Standard Oil offered 2.25 a barrel for crude oil up 2.5 cents. The opening price on the exchange was 2.40, up 18 cents from yesterday's close. It quickly rose to 2.50 but by 10 35 had fallen to 2.43.
New York April 16 The General Electric directors met this afternoon to consider the annual report to be presented at the stockholders meeting on May 14. President Coffins said that nothing decisive or primary action was taken and no statement was issued linking General Electric with Westinghouse.
The Hon. Leverett Saltonstall dies at his Brookline home after a long illness. A prominent Boston figure, he served as Massachusetts official, lawyer, and Democratic leader, with roles including Harvard overseer, Centennial Exposition commissioner, and state party convener. He married Rose S. and left six children.
In a Dorchester case the Board of Health won enforcement of its order to remove the Gibson street garbage plant. New England Construction Company has until next Thursday to decide on appealing to the full Supreme Court bench. The ruling centered on the Board of Health authority and the defendant’s lack of an appeal.
Thursday evening April 18 the Boston letter carriers host their fourth annual ball at Mechanics' building with many distinguished guests expected Postmaster Coveney postpones trip to New York to attend Assistant Postmaster Burnett returned from the South and will be present Private Secretary H A Thomas and Governor staff will participate and many district and station superintendents will attend The carriers note their department as well run and the best in the United States they have paid out 6 in the past year in benefits and nearly 35000 since 1873 William J Dale invited former assistant postmaster expected Ex president Charles H Cutler to chair reception committee with special electrics to leave Mechanics building after the ball to various local destinations.
Judges Colt Putnam Nelson sat during yesterday’s hearing on the Berliner patent for a telephonic transmitter. F P Fish argued for the Bell company and today W Russell continues the opening for appellant. U S counsel to follow with J J Storer set for Friday closing for Bell.
In this city on April 15 Justice of the Peace Sidney Laurence united James A. Blake with Angie Littlefield. Manning couple Fing D J Sullivan and Stephen J Manning noted. Reverend John Duckson Franklin Rabbina and Helen F Rice also listed in Sule city on April.
Deaths. Slade Mrs Lacy E wife of ex Alderman Ila cius Slade aged 77 Funeral Thursday from 33 Poplar street Relatives and friends invited Cassidy at Fowrthenet R I April 15 were aerial at fen ntre on Thursday eo South Boston April 15 Batons are mt
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