St Vitus Dance Cured by Dr Greene's Nervura
A historical ad touts Dr Greene's Nervura as a cure for St Vitus dance epilepsy and nervous disorders. Testimonials from W Schum in New York and Prof J M Elwood in Brooklyn claim complete cures after using two bottles. Mrs H H Watson Worcester and others report improvements. the ad offers free consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston.
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St. Vitus
W. Schum
New York City
Brooklyn
Greene
J. M. Elwood
Cornelia St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Lt. Johnson & CO
Custom House St
Masa
Harvard mock convention names Cleveland and Blaine leaders
The mock national nominating convention at Harvard drew large crowds at Sanders Theatre with support for Blaine, Cleveland, and Hill. The event opened with M. F. Ingalls as temporary chairman and featured a long listing of permanent officers and proposed candidates. Cleveland led the Democratic side with 367 votes and Blaine led the Republican side with 305, while Harrison and Hill also received notable support.
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Harvard
Sanders Theatre
Pennsylvania
Blaine
New Jersey
Cleveland
Indiana
Hill
Harrison
M. Brice
Senator Brice
National Committee
M. FE. Ingalls
Ohio
H. A. Bull
Emor E Call
New York
Brown
Rhode Island
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Brice
David B. Hill
Watterson
Belva Lockwood
Mills
McKinley
St. John
Russell
Handwriting expert contrasts Davis and Trefethen samples
A courtroom exchange analyzes unique pen traits. Experts debate whether the Davis envelope and Trefethen memorandum share distinctive upstrokes in t and h k letters. The witness notes differences in the word Davis and Everett and counters claims that all letters align across samples.
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Davis
Everett
Trefethen
Seville
Canyons
Jeter
Jung
Fairbanks
Expert examines letters in Boston murder trial and the stamp evidence
Witnesses discuss letter handwriting and the origin of a Boston Post Office stamp. Sworn testimony links the anonymous letter to the case, with details on mailing times and stamp design. The trial heard about a couple’s alleged relationships and the river burial site as prosecutors rest their case, defense set to begin with family testimony.
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Irefetnen
Everett
Sharp
Mr. Long
Trefethen
J. W. McGrath
Boston
Chelsea
Main Street
Charlestown
Annie F. Kemptes
Fairbanks
Long
State Engraving Offer for Post Subscribers
Readers with thirty coupons or ready to mail can obtain the State engraving by visiting the Post office in Boston where the engraving’s quality and historical value are praised. Four month subscribers get advance engraving and additional copies with coupons. four month subs cost $1. Mail delivery via tubes is available for eight cents to cover postage and tube cost.
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Post
the Post
Boston
Ruling Vindicates Reverend Downs in $10,000 Verdict
The Superior Court jury awarded Rev. W. W. Downs $10,000 against Dr. Rufus K. Noyes and others after a trial lasting over ten hours. Downs plans to appeal the verdict and pursue further vindication in related divorce and alleged conspiracy cases, vowing to recover his character and defeat the charges.
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W. W. Downs
Rufus K. Noyes
Superior Court
Mr. Downs
Deacon Story
Supreme Court
Alien
Taber
Baker
Jarvis
Downs
Bai
Emerson Shoe Shined Free at 635 Washington Street
A local shoemaker offered free shining services at 635 Washington Street. The event drew curious residents and showcased the shop’s community outreach in the neighborhood.
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Emerson
Washington Street
Reszke to Marry Countess de Mailie in Paris Return
New York reports that famed tenor Jean de Reszke will wed Countess de Mailie this autumn after a Paris source, Maestro Vianes, confirmed he received the news. The social world buzzes over a long-awaited marriage and a rumored past romance.
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New York
Jean de Reszke
Vianes
Paris
Deacon at Liberty Cannes Surrenders Then Released
April 29 report from Cannes states Mr Deacon surrendered to the procureur general and was released pending trial. The previous day April 28, Grassz notes Mrs Deacon left France to avoid subpoena as a witness in her husband s trial.
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Cannes
Deacon
Procureur General
Grassz
Puzzle giveaway promises trips and prizes from The Canadian Queen
An 1910 era contest offers a free Europe trip with first class cabin fare and 200 cash for expenses to the first correct answer to a riddle about Henry Johns relation. Prizes escalate from bicycles and music boxes to diamond earrings, silk dresses, and a piano for later entrants. Readers must mail answers by June 1 with stamps and request a sample issue.
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England
Henry
John
Mason & Risch
Boston Post
U. S
Europe
Will fit game to Cambridge
The Rev. W. B. King, rector of St. Luke's Cathedral, was seen regarding his call to Christ's Church, Cambridge Mass to succeed Rev. J. F. Spalding. He will not decide until letters arrive but would likely accept the appointment.
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Hautrax
W. B. King
St. Luke’s Cathedral
Christ’s Church
Cambridge
Mass
J. F. Spalding
Catarrhal Bronchitis and Rheumatism Cured in Three Weeks
A Boston gentleman treated by Dr Dewey and associates for catarrh and rheumatism after years of symptoms reports complete relief in three weeks. He suffered eye pain dizziness ringing in ears and persistent cough with lung soreness. After Dr Dewey's herbal remedy at Tremont Street his aches pains and cough disappeared.
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Dewey
Tremont Street
Dr Dewey Offers Cure for Catarrh and Other Ailments
A newspaper notice promotes Dr Dewey offering cures for catarrh, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney diseases, and diseases of women. Consultation is free, with home treatment by correspondence available. Office hours are 10 AM to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM, Sundays 1 to 4 PM.
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco and Nearby Towns
An earthquake struck San Francisco at 4 07 p m with north south vibrations. Similar shocks were felt at Vacaville Esparto and Winters shortly after 4 p m. Vacaville reported strong shaking with no damage Esparto reported severe tremors and scaffolding falls but no major damage.
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San Francisco
Vacaville
Esparto
Bethlehem Instructor Driven Insane After Minstrel Show
Dwight T. Carroll a 28 year old physics instructor at Lehigh University was taken home to Wallingford Conn in an apparent mental breakdown following ridicule by students at a minstrel performance he attended. The incident left him in a mono mani ac state over the event.
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Srefe
Everett
Trelethen
Jena
Trefethen
Tena
Bethlehem
Penn
Dwight T. Carroll
Lehigh University
Wallingford
Reward Offered for Missing Mrs. Peckinpaugh Dead or Alive
New York April 29 detectives led by Chief Inspector Steers search for Mrs. Rosamond Peckinpaugh wife of Dr. G R Peckinpaugh of Mount Vernon Ind since she left East Twenty fifth Street Friday afternoon. A reward of 1000 is offered for her discovery dead or alive. Circulars with a photo and description are circulated nationwide. Mrs M Alexander mother of the missing woman aids the search. Dr Peckinpaugh is grief stricken and suspects possible dementia or seclusion.
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New York
Steers
Rosamond Peckinpaugh
G. R. Peckinpaugh
Mount Vernon
Ind
East Twenty-fifth Street
Third Avenue
Dutton
M. Alexander
Architectural pedestads on show at Paine's Warerooms
Readers are invited to Paine's Furniture Co at 48 Canal Street to view a wide display of architectural pedestads popular and in demand. The notice warns visitors they may be tempted to buy on sight and should bring cash. It praises the artistry and practicality of the bedsteads on exhibition.
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Paine’s Furniture Co
Canal Street
Sunday religious services and lectures listed
A transit of Sunday services includes B Y M Christian Union at Union Hall 48 Boylston Street with Rev John W Day as speaker and music by Bertha Barker and Mary Richardson. First Spiritual Temple Newbury and Exeter streets with entranced talk by Mrs H S Lake. First M E Church Temple Street with Dr Louis Albert Banks on the Golden Rule and Samson in Boston. Bowdoin Square Baptist Church with Rev William W Downs. Park Street and other venues list morning and afternoon services and a sermon on Vindicated with choir offerings.
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B. Y. M. Christian Union
Union Hall
Boylston Street
John W. Day
Hingham
Philistia
Bertha J. Barker
Mary B. Richardson
George Mendall ‘Taylor
Newbury
Exeter Streets
Lake
M. E. Caurce
Temple Street
Louis Albert Banks
Subieck
Crocker Harness Co Exhibit of Fine Harness and Horse Gear
The Crocker Harness Co at 31 Franklin Street showcases fine harness and horse equipment. The ad touts wholesale and retail trade, claiming buyers receive goods at first hands and urging sharp buyers to act on the opportunity. E. F. Wyer signs as manager.
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Crocker Hareness Co
Franklin St
Sharps
E. F. Wyer
The Cotton Picker promises vast savings in cotton harvests
The Lone Star Cotton Picker claims to save 80 million dollars yearly and invites investment. A full-sized machine is shown at 31 Milk Street. Shares start at 10 dollars par value, with options for any lot size, and profits from labor-saving manufacture are pitched to attract investors.
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King of Labor Savers
Lone Star
Milk Street
Massachusetts Men See Free Fuel Bills in Washington
A Massachusetts business and political delegation, including Horace P. Tobey, met Ways and Means Committee members in Washington on free iron, tin, and coal bills. Tobey says tariff questions win New England votes and predicts House may pass free iron while Senate resists. Charles S. Hamlin notes shift toward Grover Cleveland nomination and believes his election potential could energize Massachusetts support if Governor Russell runs.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Committee On Ways and
Horace P. Tobey
New England
Connecticut
Rhode Island
House
Senate
Charles S. Hamlin
New England Tariff Reform League
Tobey
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Russell
Boston Short Line Tickets at Old State House Hub
No. 3 Old State House, under Mr L H Palmer, has long been a popular transportation center in Boston. Tickets or drawing room car seats for the Short Line express trains or for the Colonial Express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
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Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Washington
Mrs Harrison Withdraws From National League of Mineral Painters
Mrs Harrison who was honorary president of the National League of Mineral Painters has withdrawn entirely from membership in that organization.
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Washington
Harrison
National League of Mineral Painters
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Haile
A. M. Bates & Sons
Haverhill Street
Miss Davis
Nis
Expert Southworth
Albert Trefethen
Sarah M. Durham
Dorchester Avenue
Rose Lindsay
Roe Lindsay
Rose
Trefe
Lena
Charles J. Mills
Wellington
The
Pest
Deacon AT Liberty
DR. Dewey
Tremont ST
Boston, Mass
Rosamond L. Peckinpaugh
Mrs. Harrison
Johnson
USA
Sol Fruggists
Johnson & CO
W. P. B. Brooks
Hanover Street
East Concord and
James Sts
Frank
Jackson
Barnard
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