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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1899

Page

2

Munyons Inhaler Promoted by Boston Druggist

A Boston druggist touts Munyon's Inhaler as a cure for catarrh bronchitis colds coughs and throat troubles. The ad cites high customer demand and praises Professor Munyon as offering the best market article. Also promotes Munyon's Static Electrical Macr ae and Tomb Remedies with price points and free doctor consultations.

Avhat Munyon I. H. Putnam School St Cor City Hall Ave Boston Mass

Ex mayor Hart voices debt ire at Tremont Temple rally

Former Boston mayor Hart denounces city debt and tax limits, warns of eight million borrowing authority, and blames city government for fiscal strain. He argues Boston needs new leadership and calls for repealing debt and tax limits as a new government is to be elected. Major Darling praises militia, Zager sings, and famed politicians attend.

Boston Uncle Sam State House Quincy National Guard Massachusetts John Zager William H. Lott Democratic Party J. F. Claflin Raleigh Roosevelt New York H. F. Picking William P. Frye Maine Frank W. Rollins New Hampshire C. N. Adams Osgood C. Blaney William Berwin George C. Chandler Elmer Chickering John H. Colby Frederick P. Dillingham Edward W. Presho William H. Rogers John Gillespie J. W. Twombly

Armory Deserted After Regiment Returns to Boston

The South Armory appeared empty as the Eighth Regiment finished medical checks and prepared muster out rolls. Surgeons nearly completed their work while stragglers sought clearance for allowances. The third floor gym housed clerical staff, and Lt Col Weaver expected all accounts to be closed today.

Boston Weaver

Earthquakes Hit San Vicente Mexico Telegraph Down

The Department of State reports San Vicente suffered severe earthquakes with telegraphic communication cut. A relief committee is formed to raise funds for immediate aid as shocks also hit San Salvador.

Washington Department of State San Salvador San Vicente Fen Salvador

Chase in Jail Baffles 13000 Reported Vanished

The case centers on Herman N. Chase a banker and lobbyist charged with shoplifting in Concord New Hampshire. Judge Blodgett gave a sentence of one year in the county jail and a $60 fine deflating State Detective Rhoades who sought only a fine. The article notes a small fortune possibly hidden in a safety deposit vault in Boston or New York and marks Chase as a well known figure in Gotham and the capital.

Boston New York Massachusetts Blodgett Superior Criminal Court of New Hampshire Herman N. Chase Fred A. Rhoades

Chase Indicted in Embezzlement Case Involving State Officials

The report details an indictment charging Herman L. Chase with six counts of embezzlement and larceny. It describes alleged actions by Chase to persuade Mrs. Burleigh, wife of State Detective Narcy G. Burleigh, to surrender 13000 in cash. Chase, described as a middle aged banker and lobbyist, previously ran brokerage offices in Boston New York and Washington.

Wolcott Rollins Chase Burleigh Narcy G. Burleigh Herman L. Chase National Capital Boston New York Washington

Hood's Sarsaparilla Testimonials From Roanoke to Morris

A 19th century advertisement arch reads about cures for tired feeling sick headache and weakness. Myra Robertson of Roanoke Virginia praises relief from malarial fever. Nora Comer of Perry Illinois notes improved appetite and nervousness. George Lapoint of Nashua New Brunswick says Hood's made his mother strong. Mrs N D Kidney of Morris Connecticut credits a four bottle cure for post grip symptoms.

Hood Myra T. A. Robertson Roanoke Nora Comer Perry Ill George Lapoint Mechanic Street Nashua N. B

Inquest on Dr Tremblay Ashland

An inquest into the death of Dr. Tremblay will be held Wednesday at 10 a m in the district court South Framingham. The case may yield sensational developments with State detectives probing tangling circumstances and witnesses potentially withholding talk.

Ashland Tremblay District Court South Framingham J. H. Morrison Lowell Professor Wood

Chelsea High School Hosts Seventh Annual Reception

More than 800 people attended the Chelsea High School seventh annual reception for parents and friends of pupils. Principal Alton E. Briggs greeted guests with Mrs. Briggs and staff assisting. The event featured the class as ushers, an orchestra, a glee club reading, and decorations of palms and flowers. Afterward, the hall hosted a pupil dance with refreshments provided by the janitor and staff.

Chelsea High School Alton E. Briggs Briggs Glee Club Elbridge W. Huston Huston

Elusive Chase Linked to Mrs Burleigh Investment Scheme

A charming con man used his influence with financiers and politicians to lure Mrs. Burleigh into investing $130 via Chase. After disappearance authorities traced him to Concord New Hampshire where he was jailed for shoplifting, with police suspecting he hid the funds in a New York or Boston safety vault.

Gardiner Resigns After Fifty Years With Narrow Road

Providence April 2 J T Gardiner superintendent of the Stonington division of the New York New Haven Hartford road retires after fifty years of service due to ill health J W A Trumbull will succeed him as valley division head and take over next Monday The general agent office will be abolished J Greene has resigned A R Whaley becomes agent of the Providence terminal

Providence R. I J. T. Gardiner Stonington New York, New Heaven & Hartford Road J. W. A. Trumbull Valley Division Geners J. Greene A. R. Whaley

Vermont Bank Robbery Trial Ends in Guilty Verdict

In Richford the jury found Powers guilty after a morning deadlock in the State vs Powers case. The condemned man proclaimed his innocence in court, asking for a word before the verdict was formally delivered. Counsel for Powers, Col Willard Farrington, immediately filed exceptions.

Svt Albans Richford State Powers Vermont Willard Farrington

Senator George Denounced by Central Labor Union

The Central Labor Union denounces Senator Samuel W. George for supporting the Scates anti coercion bill now before the House. Resolutions call him an enemy of labor and say his party nomination would insult workingmen in the state.

Waverhill Central Labor Union Samuel W. George House Ate

First Maine Battleship Payment Made by Secretary Long

Secretary Long sent to William Cramps Sons of Philadelphia the first of thirty equal payments for the battleship Maine. The amount was 96 166.66 dollars. The Maine is under construction by the firm.

Washington Long William Cramps Sons Philadelphia Maine

Jury awards $4000 to plaintiff in Boston personal injury suit

Judge Richardson presided in the third jury session of the Superior Court when John Marshall sued the city of Boston for 490 damages. The plaintiff was reinjured on Sept. 20, 1897, by falling into an excavation on B roadway near Dorchester street in South Boston. The trench was dark and claimed to be improperly lighted.

Richardson Superior Court John Marshall City of Boston Dorchester Street South

Franchise Granted for Boston and Plymouth Street Railway

Kingston reports the Geleschmen granted a franchise to the Boston and Plymouth Street Railway Company for track location in town. The line will extend through Pembroke to Kingston and be built swiftly along the east side of Silver Lake.

Kingston Geleschmen Boston and Plymouth Street Railway Company Pembroke Silver Lake

Captain Dillon Convicted in Seafaring Assault case

San Francisco April 21 Captain John Dillon of the government transport Morgan City was found guilty of cruelly beating a sailor at sea. The verdict follows Dillon nearly killing a drunken crewman who struck him.

San Francisco John Dillon Morgan City Dillon

Pharmacy Board Reorganizes Its Leadership

John Larrabee of Melrose is named president replacing retired Henry Whitney. Amos Kriden becomes secretary, taking over Mr. Larrabee’s former post.

Board of Registration In Pharmacy John Larrabee Melrose Henry M. Whitney Amos Kriden Larrabee

Boston's Master Horseshoers Decline to Raise Wages

Gloucester April 1 strike at Rockport Granite Company shows no settlement progress. About 200 Italian workers resist going to quarries amid fear of violence from strikers. police presence numbers a dozen officers. Some Italians return to Boston as a striker committee pressures others to leave. Workers demand nine hours of work for nine hours pay.

Gloucester Rockport Granite Company Charless. Rogers Parcher Boston Willows Rockport Fitchburg F. A. McCauliff McCauliff

Middlesex Woollen Mills Strike Ends In Amicable Accord

Lowell April 21 The Middlesex Woollen Mills strike began last Monday with 2000 weavers leaving work. An amicable agreement is reached and workers will return Monday. Wages reduced in 1893 will be restored April 24, and the price list accepted by the company. OC Saunders signs as agent. Strikers vote to accept terms.

Lowell Middlesex Woollen Mills Middlesex Company Uch OC. Saunders

Local Strike Pending by Journeymen Horseshoers

The Master Horseshoers Association and the Horseshoers Union debated a pending strike. Employers met at 14 Broadway with Secretary Root claiming two thirds already joined the masters and that they could not afford higher wages. A special committee reported seventy five masters would pay the schedule. The union held a meeting with enthusiasm over committee findings and set a special gathering for Sunday afternoon April 30.

Journeymen Horseshoers Master Horseshoers’ Association Horseshoers’ Union Broadway Root

Iron molders strike settles at Davis foundry

Lawrence reports the iron molders at the Davis foundry return to work after a one week strike. International Union Vice-President Roach, in the city several days, aided negotiations to end the stoppage.

Lawrence Davis Foundry Roach International Union

Allan Line Steamer Manitoban in Distress Off Cape Race

The Allan line steamer Manitoban, Captain Buchanan, from Liverpool April 1 bound for St John’s Halifax and Philadelphia, was sighted off Cape Race three days ago in distress. She should have reached port soon, but remains adrift with suspected machinery failure. three steamers are searching for her.

ST. John’s N. F Allan Line Buchanan Liverpool St. John's Halifax Philadelphia Cape Race

Farmers' push for lower taxes in Maine

W H Mc Laughlin of Scarboro seeks a farmers movement for tax relief in Maine. He cites a Governor Powers letter endorsing revision equalization and radical changes to tax the burden more fairly on farms mills and stores.

Portland W. H. McLaughlin Scarboro Powers Maine

Divine Healer Schlatter claims miraculous cure powers

The article profiles Dr. Charles Schlatter the Divine Healer, who says God chose him to heal the sick. He recounts miracles from London to New York, asserts no hell or devil, and describes a desert fast after which he claims to have been commanded to resume his work. He disputes money as motive, citing vast charitable gifts.

Rudyard Kipling McLean Schlatter Post Mr. Skipling Earth New York Scotiland Glasgow University Chicago Medical College Charlie Denver Hell Devil Santa Claus Uncle Sam John Bull London Spurgeon Tabernacle James Gibson Helen McColl Smith Minneapolis Times Helen Gould Andrew Carnegie Robert Ingersoll Ingersoll Richard Croker Croker

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Ana Tremont Temple Hart Herman Long Dorchester Fionomy Clothing Co Roxbury Mase Sira Hprmand TONG Berge Economy Clothing CO Washington and Dudley Sts Concord, N. H Gotham Capital Herbert L. Chase DR. Tremblay Chelsea C Hase Wade Rhoades Concord N. H Gardiner N. Y George Haverhill Kingston Grants Railway Tremont Row Scollay 8Q Subway Pharmacy Board South End Stark Supply CO Washington Market Lenox Ancy Chicago Stark Supply Town of Sydney Society of Colonial Wars Middlesex Strikers Middlesex Mills Manitoban Adrift Perry Belmont Henry T. Sloane A. W. Wheeler & CO G& and Posite American House EB. Detchon Old Geo C, Goodwin CO Kipling Heaven Paul Table O'Hare Dinner Lincoln St S. & Littlefield Lighthill Boyt Ston Sears J. Edward Wilson Efsex Tremont Converse Woburn LL. Converse Metropolitan Manufacturing CO American Wringer Co New England Franklin Ordera
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