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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1898

Page

6

Tabor's Plea At Labor Convention In Union Regalia

Massachusetts Federation of Labor adopts resolutions condemning government indifference to veterans families and calling for humane aid. It endorses union hats for Labor Day, supports stage workers in Boston, and mandates union wage rates on government work. Delegates to wear full label regalia. minors banned in bottling and brewing. engineers license law unchanged. Gompers declines Socialist challenge after mass meeting disruption.

Springfield Massachusetts Federation of Labor Cuba Commonwealth Boston Worcester Samuel Gompers Washington American Federation Socialist Labor Party President Gompers

Subscribers Protest Over Telephone Rate Hike

In New Bedford a City Hall meeting of telephone subscribers protested a proposed rate rise from 36 to 48 for unlimited service in houses and from 36 to 60 for stores. The Southern Massachusetts Telephone Co reportedly postponed the advance and may be bought out by the New England Telephone Co.

New Bedford Southern Massachusetts Telephone Company New England Telephone Company Southern Massachusetts Company

Gilchrist & Co Slashes Prices At Winter Street Sale

For four weeks Gilchrist & Co at 11 Winter Street unveils daily inducements to attract shoppers. Regular and standard items see deep cuts with woollen fabrics formerly priced high dropping to 9 cents, samples offered at 1 cent, wash fabrics to 6 cents a yard, and infant wear accessories reduced to about one third of normal prices.

Gilchrist & Co Winter Street

Ocean shipping notes whirl in Boston harbor columns

The Kennebec arrives in San Francisco with coal from Baltimore after a long voyage begun January 13. The Gitara yacht's charter to a New York party signals active coastal trade as new fireboat plans loom.

Baltimore San Francisco Gitara George M. Weld New York Alfred Sorensen Lexington Boston Ituna A. Corkum Rowe’s A.S. Bigelow Thousand Isles St. Lawrence Bay Ira W. Colbeth Cameo Jamaica Barkentine Elmiranda Portland River Platte Harry Roussel Brittain Harvard William J. Flynn Lewis Wharf Boston Light White Fawn Betts Dewey William A.morse Provincetown Arthur Binney Eliza Nellie G. Davis Buenos Ayres Commonwealth Olympic Edward O’brien New England Mystic Wharf Campania Staples Coal Company Winthrop Eureka Concord Braddock Bala Philadelphia Ned Hvans Fred B. Dalzell New George's Island Nantasket Head Deer Island

Souvenir Day On The Lewiston Isle Of Shoals Line

Souvenir day aboard the steamer Lewiston offers a public wedding and reception with souvenir spoons for the first fifty ladies. Mme. Giralda the Gypsy fortune teller will read palms on board. Eight moonlight excursions are planned this month with Labor Day trip by West End road employees.

Lewiston Isles of Shoals Mme. Giralda Amalgamated West End Road

Rate Boston to Lake Chautauqua by Fitchburg Return

A travel rate of 14 dollars and 20 cents applies for a round trip from Boston to Lake Chautauqua via the Fitchburg line. The fare covers a return journey, with details published for travelers planning the route.

Boston Lake Chautauqua Fitchburg

Remarkable Cure of Crescent Beach Neck Breaker Moran

Paul J. Moran, who shattered his fifth cervical vertebra diving at Crescent Beach July 21, survived long enough for transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital and underwent a delicate operation by Drs Mixter Morris Newton Cunningham and Hutchinson. The case, one of ten similar injuries at Crescent Beach in recent years, contrasts with the usual fatal outcomes at the hospital. Moran's survival and the successful surgery mark a notable medical milestone in Massachusetts.

Paul J. Moran Crescent Beach Metropolitan Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts Moran Boulevard J. Mixter Boston Morris Newton Cunningham Hutchinson Samuel J. Mixter Paul Moran

Moran recovers after complex operation at Mass General

One hour after ether the patient’s vital signs improved steadily and was moved to Massachusetts General Hospital. Though still on the dangerous list, the operation by Dr. Mixter is called a complete success and echoes a similar fatal case in Chelsea. Moran, of 80 Myrtle Street, is a Stearns employee whose colleagues and firm express strong support and funding for his care.

Moran Massachusetts General Hospital Mixter Post Newton Alexander McDonald Patterson Chelsea Crescent Beach Frost Hospital Myrtle Street R. H. Stearns Morris

Ragged beggar with $12000 found dead in New York

A 77 year old man named Edward Ryan collapsed on Beekman Street on July 25 and died at Bellevue Hospital after a brief stay. Police found four bankbooks with deposits totaling $12,000 from Emigrants Dry Dock and other banks. The Hoffman House address was a myth, and investigators suspect he was a professional beggar with unknown origins.

New York Beekman Street Pearl Street Edward Ryan Gouverneur Hospital Bellevue Ainay Hoffman Chatham Square

Among the Players at Boston Theatres

The article surveys Boston’s theatre scene noting John Kernell’s evergreen storytelling at Sans Souci and the popularity of Chutes shows. It lists Pilar Maran as May Irwin’s Japanese-parts actress and mentions Minnie Dupree joining Nantucket, Walter Perkine’s move to San Francisco, Frawley’s touring company, and upcoming season plans at Boston venues with cast highlights. It also covers renovations at Tremont Theatre, new management at Garden Theatre, English stars visiting, Lisle Leigh's success, and Norumbega’s popularity with rides and a palm-reading gypsy aboard Lewiston.

John Kernell Sans Souci Irwin Kate Kip Pilar Maran Miss Maran Minnie Dupree Liasconset Nantucket Paris Walter Perkin George C. Boniface, Jr Anna Belmont Kathryn Osterman Milton Dollie Nobles Keith’s Mr. Nobles Boston Theatre Harry J. Howard the Palace the Maine Brother Jack Roland Reed Madeleine Lucette Ryley Sydney Rosenfeld Boston al Canby Francis Wilson Garden Theatre New York Tremont Theatre Orchestra Tom Henry Columbia Theatre Olga Nethersole E. S. Willard Wilson Barrett Lisle Leigh McCullum Portland John J. McNally Rogers Brothers Georgia Caine Georges F. Marion Ada Lewis Maude Raymond Norumbega Park Austin & Stone Giralda Lewiston Mme Alphorso Wilhelmina Holland

Ready for Big Parade by Abstinence Groups

Chief Marshal Conley urges all total abstinence organizations to join the illuminated parade on the evening of August 10, 1898. Organizations must send to 282 Bunker Hill Street Charlestown by Friday night August 6 the group name, number of participants, officers, and whether a band or drum corps will accompany, to allow proper line assignments and a punctual start.

C. T. A. U. of America Marshal Conley Bunker Hill Street Charlestown

Doctor Praises Kutnow’s Powder For Heart Patients

Dr E M Hale a Chicago heart disease specialist commends Kutnow's Improved Effervescent Powder as a mild pleasant laxative especially beneficial in heart diseases. He offers free samples to readers with the Boston Post notice requesting the powder from Kutnow Bros at No 13 Astor Place New York City.

E. M. Hale Twenty-second Street Chicago Kutnow Kutnow Bros Astor Place New York City Boston Post

Adirondacks Vacation Info Center in Boston

Travel planners note the Adirondacks offer a complete vacation package and direct visitors to 260 Washington Street Boston for diverse information about the region.

Adirondacks Washington Street Boston

Woman Cyclist Clara Thomas Injured in West End Crash

A young woman calling herself Clara Thomas, 25, of Lenox Street, was badly hurt yesterday morning at River and Charles streets after colliding with an ice wagon while cycling. At Massachusetts General Hospital she was listed on the dangerous list with life in doubt. Police canvassed Lenox Street but learned nothing firm about her residence or identity.

Clara Thomas Lenox Street River Charles Streets West End Massachusetts General Hospital Thomas Clara

Cape Ann and City of Gloucester Steamer Service Plan

Gloucester and Cape Ann offer travel to Boston on the steel steamer Cape Ann or City of Gloucester. Round trip 7 1/2 cents. Weekdays depart Boston at 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Sundays at 10:15 a.m. and 5:29 p.m. The North Shore route is renowned for rugged coastal beauty.

North Shore Gloucester Gape Ann Columbus Orchestra City OF Gloucester North Side Central Wharf Boston State St P. S B. S. Merchant Gen. Mgr Cape Ann New England Provincetown Longfellow John Smith Commercial Wharf North Pier Pumssys Cape Jenves Provincetown Plymouth

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