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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1895

Page

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Ship Sir Hibbert Reports Loss Of Two Crew Members

Captain McKenzie of the British schooner Sir Hibbert reports from Rio Grande do Sul that on November 25, three days out of New York, a giant sea hurled Morrison and the boatswain overboard during a heavy northwest gale. Rescue attempts failed. Morrison was a mate aboard the vessel.

McKenzie Sir Hibbert Rio Grande Do Sul New York Mate Morrison Captain McKenzie Mr. Morrison

Jealousy and a Knife Attack in Athol

John J. Thornton, about 50, attempted to murder his wife Stella Bacon Thornton near Athol Centre at about 2 p.m. He struck her with a jackknife, wounding her heart area and cutting her hand. The couple had been separated. Thornton was arrested after bystander intervention. Mrs. Thornton was taken to her father's home. Dr. Burns treated the wounds. crowd noise followed the incident.

Athol John J. Thornton Stella Bacon Thornton Athol Centre Thornton Charles Barrett Hinsdale N. H Barrett Main Street Marrett Mr. Thornton Summit House Fred Rogers Esterbrook Street H. H. Burns

Effort Under Way to Form a National Trust Company

In Grand Rapids on April 21, discussions have centered on creating an Illinois based corporation to acquire and run about thirty manufacturing plants across Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan under one management. Negotiations have continued for weeks with Chicago as the focal point.

Grand Rapids Mich Chicago Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Ohio Michigan

Munyons Remedies Praised By Philadelphia Editor

Mr Harrington Fitzgerald managing editor of the Philadelphia Item extols Munyon Remedies after a rheumatic attack. He cites rapid relief from rheumatism, numerous cures among colleagues and neighbors, and notes wide availability of products including Rheumatism, Headache, Dyspepsia and Liver Cures. Prices listed from 2c to $1.

Harrington Fitzgerald Philadelphia Item Munyon Philadelphia United States Fitzgerald O' Revere Ugilw WessIng Munyon Company Norristown Queen Victoria Morley

Munyon Catarrh Cure Offered Free Examination

The Munyon Company advertises a free diagnosis and examination for catarrh and related lung troubles at the Hotel Pelham corner Tremont and Boylston streets. Eminent specialists will provide advice without charge, with no obligation to buy medicines and free local trial treatment for all callers.

Munyon Manyon Company

Munyons Remedies Advertised at Ppenny Bottles

Munyon's Remedies are sold by all druggists at two cents a bottle. The Guide to Health is free at druggists and explains how to cure yourself and save doctors' bills. Munyon offices offer a free thorough diagnosis and advice with no obligation to buy.

Munyon

Munyon Mail Treatment Offered For Disease Cure

Those unable to visit are urged to write for a perfected symptom blank. Medicines for any disease available by mail. Thousands have been cured through the mail department. Munyon's Homeopathic Remedy Co. Hotel Pelham at Boylston and Tremont streets.

Munyon Homeopathic Remedy Co Hotel Pelham Cor, Boylston and Tremont Sts

Saved Twice After Drowning Plunge Off Docks

Two East Boston men, William F. Birch 34 and Joseph J. Dowd 18, were rescued twice in an hour after their small boat capsized between Governor's and Castle Islands. Police sergeants Keith and Keefe aided, a second capsize occurred, and the crew of the fishing schooner Roulette rescued all four men. The men were taken to Governor's Island and later home after drying their clothes.

William F. Birch Joseph J. Dowd East Boston Birch Dowd No. 9 Falcon Street Governor’s Castle Islands Charles C. Keith Park Police Andrew Keefe United States Artillery Castle Island Keith Keefe Governor’s Island

First Yacht Crash Marks Boston Harbor Start Of Season

The first yachting accident of the season in Boston Harbor ended without serious harm as six young men aged 18 to 20 were capsized near South Ferry and East Boston. Rescuers pulled them from the water, righted the craft, and towed it ashore near Jeffries Point where they stored their sailboats. Authorities knew little about the youths as Captain Guy of the ferry Winthrop and local rowboats aided in the rescue.

Boston South Ferry Cunard Guy Winthrop East Boston Jeffries Point

Famous Case of Dr Buchanan Trial and Death Penalty

A notorious 19th century murder case follows Dr Robert W Buchanan from trial to imminent execution. The physician killed his wife for money after a divorce and remarriage, faced expert opposition, collapsed on the stand, and awaits an electric chair as Governor Morton weighs clemency.

New York Supreme Court of New York Supreme Court of the Nation Morton Robert W. Buchanan

Newfoundland Delegates Return From Ottawa Talks

The Grand Lake brought Newfoundland delegates to St John s who say terms for joining Canada are satisfactory to both sides. Public opposition to confederation grows and supporters push to block rushing the measure through the Legislature without a popular vote.

ST. John’ S N. F Grand Lake Newfoundland Ottawa Dominion of Canada

Pastor Hanwig Accepts Allston Call From Lynn Church

The Rev. John O. Hanwig of First Church Lynn has accepted the Allston Congregational Church call. A reception will be held in the church parlors next Thursday evening and the installation is expected around June 1.

John O. Hanwig Lynn Allston

Buchanan Still Hopes for Governor Action at Sing Sing

Condemned murderer Dr Buchanan maintains hope Governor may intervene. Warden Sage relayed the governor's action to the prisoner, who showed disappointment but not despair. His wife visited the prison for a lengthy talk, and he spoke during the encounter.

New York Sage

A Bullet in His Head at Benton Farmhouse

Coroner investigates Gideon Spearin found dead in his cellar with a bullet wound to the temple. He disappeared last Tuesday claiming to go to Massachusetts. Two memorandum books near the body outline his will and property split among two sons and two daughters. He notes past mental troubles but says he was sane at writing time. Cause cited is dispute over a small claim against his mother’s estate. Several hundred dollars in checks and cash found on him. The shooting used a revolver.

Waterville Edwards Benton Gideon Spearin Massachusetts

Kohlsaat Buys Chicago Times Herald and Evening Post

H H Kohlsaat bought the controlling interest in the Chicago Times-Herald and Evening Post for about 1 million dollars and will run them as independent papers. He aims to erase Populist influence and back McKinley, making Chicago's morning papers McKinley aligned.

Chicago H. H. Kohlsaat Chicago Times-Herald Evening Post Kohlisatt Times-Herald James W. Scott Scott H. W. Hawley Adolph Kraus Times Kohlsaat Herman H. Kohlsaat McKinley Inter-Ocean Wiliam Penn Nixon Nixon S&s Kohlsaar Times-Hald Cicago

Artist Daniel Strain Exhibits at Breck Sons Salesroom

Daniel J Strain the well known artist with a studio at 278 Boyls street has executed a fine trait of ex Alderman Charles H B It will be an exhibition for a few in the salesroom of the Joseph Breck Sons corporation 47 to 54 North M street Brecks friends and the generalpublic are invited to call and it

Daniel J. Strain Boyls Street Charles‘h. B Joseph Brec Sons (Corporation North M Street Mr. Breck

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