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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1897

Page

5

Munyon Remedies Promoted At Tremont Temple

Munyon offers a range of cures from dyspepsia to catarrh with testimonials from Boston area readers. The ad claims rapid relief for rheumatism headaches and stomach troubles with low prices and free medical advice. It promotes Munyon’s life chamber and static electrical machine and invites visits to Tremont Temple for free personal consultations.

Geo. F. Slade, Jr Cary Ave Chelsea Mass Tremont Temple Munyon Price Syaren Allen

English tennisists clash in Hoboken tournament opener

International match at St. George Cricket Club Hoboken features United States stars R D Wrenn George Wrenn and W A Larned against English trio led by Nisbet. Larned defeats Nisbet three sets to one as Mahony sweeps G L Wrenn on adjoining court with Wrenn dropping a five setter to Mahony.

New York St. George Cricket Club Hoboken Boston Richard Stevens America R. D. Wrenn United States George Wrenn Massachusetts W. A. Larned Longwood Newport Larned Nisbet Med Socec Secessor Vessecen Isbet Moony G. L. Wrenn Mahony Eaves Bob Wrenn Pr. W. V. Daves W. A. Larneddet H. A. Nisbet Ih. Mahony

Wealth of Klondyke: Dawson letter warns of October rush

A Boston Post writer in Dawson describes the Klondyke gold fields and harsh travel conditions. He warns would be prospectors to claim early, notes mining law, police order, and the dangers of starvation and cold while detailing routes via Juneau and the Chilkoot Pass.

Yukon Dawson City Robert J. Johnson Boston Post John Hodges Mounted Police Billy Paige Billy Juneau Daweon City St. Michaels Canadian Mounted Police 106 Mounted Police

Hard Road to Dawson for Gold Miners in Extreme Wilderness

A miner journal recounts brutal travel to Dawson, noting the grind of hauling 150 pound loads across a thousand miles. He describes gold yields about $60 per pan, with one wash at 3190 and seventeen nuggets over $200. The piece stresses rugged labor, frozen ground, and a belief in future quartz riches once placers exhaust. The letter closes with salutes to friends on the Row and a call for endurance in harsh country.

S On British Northwest Rainy River Mr. Johnson London Johnson Krondyke Dawson City California el Dorado Yukon Chilkoot Pass Green Table Circle City Robert J. Johnson

Insurance on Klondykers and Alaska travel risks

Chicago August 3. Insurance firms warn general agents in the United States and Canada against issuing policies for travelers to Klondyke and Alaska. Travelers and Provident Life halt such risks. Penn Mutual declines without explicit instructions but will not cancel existing policies. Smaller firms refuse due to high risk and premiums. accident insurers fear journeys overland to Alaska pose greater life and limb hazards than disease.

Chicago Ill Life United States Canada Eastern Life and Accident Insurance Companies Provident Life Penn Mutual Thefe Tfe Alaska Klondyke

Protest against Ward 17 graft in Democratic battle

A large Democratic Associates meeting at Blue Hill avenue and Dudley street denounces the Nawa faction and vows to wrest control from the Bachelors. Speakers including Walter O Malley and Charles I Quirk condemn malfeasance, pledge honest politics, and elect new officers for the year.

Ward 17 Nawa Blue Hill Avenue Dudley Street Charles I. Quirk Bachelors John J. Nawn Street Department John F. Dever Thomas McDonough Register of Voters Walter J. O'Malley Bachelor Club Richard Gerraughty John Mulvey Gerraughty John Dever Charlies J. Kidney Dever Andrew F. McDermott Roxbury John J. Newn Nawn Quirk Walter J. O’malley John P. Lanigan J. F. Murphy Joseph J. Dowd

Cap tain Jack Crawford Alaska Mining Corp Formed in Trenton

The Captain Jack Crawford Alaska prospecting mining corporation was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with an authorized capital of 260000 dollars. The company can acquire mining claims engage in mining and to buy or build mills factories and water works. Incorporators are John W. Crawford San Marcial NM General Horatio King Brooklyn Willem T. Fales Winsoc City and George B. Corsa New York.

Trenton N. J Jack Crawford Alaska Prospecting Mining Corporation John W. Crawford San Marcial New Mexico Horatio @. King Brooklyn Willem T. Fales Wonsac City George B. Corsa New E

Fire destroys three story stable and Orleans boarding houses

A blaze gutted a three story stable on West Fifty third Street occupied by Edward Merrill & Co and the Ormonte boarding stables. Falling walls crushed adjoining tenements leaving nearly 100 families homeless and destroying furniture in twenty units. Merrill & Co. losses run from 40 000 to 45 000 with at least 20 000 needed for repairs.

New York West Fifty-third Street Edward Merrill & Co Ormonte Edward Merrill Company Merrill & Co

York Beach Excursion From Boston Planned

The next popular York Beach excursion will depart from Boston on the above date. Round trip tickets cost $1.60 and go on sale at the Boston city ticket office 322 Washington Street. Tickets are limited, so buyers should secure them early.

York Beach Boston Boston City Washington Street

City Council Honors General Fry With Gift

Lynn officials paid tribute to General Charles Fry retired as brigadier general presenting him with an elegant moral piece. Fry serves as president of the council and was commended for long service to the State militia and city.

Lynn Charles ©. Fry Fry

Wonderful solvent naptha replaces labor in clothes washing

The article notes that solvent naptha combined with soap, as in FELS NAPTHA, substitutes for manual labor and boiling water in washing clothes.

Off for Newport from Boston on Aug 6

Popular Boston to Newport excursion set for Thursday August 6 with a special 9 30 a m train from Park Square Station. The Gorlet Cup race of the New York Yacht Club will be visible from Newport shores. Round trip tickets priced at 1 with limited availability.

Boston Newport Park Square Station New York Yacht Club

Excursion to Narragansett Pier Saturday Aug 7

Popular trip from Boston, Pawtucket and Providence to Narragansett Pier and return on Saturday, Aug 7. Specified train at very low fare. Season waning, seize opportunity for a day at the seashore. Tickets strictly limited, one of the best summer offers.

Boston Pawtucket Providence Narragansett Pier Specifl

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted for infant digestion

An 1897 advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets safely aid infant digestion and growth. It cites a Buffalo mother’s sworn affidavit of the product saving her two month old baby, and promotes large sweet lozenges as the remedy for infant stomach and bowel troubles.

Buffalo Erie Co N. Y Stuart W. T. Dethlopf Henry Kans N.Y

Transfer of Clarendon Hotel license for summer garden opposed

David Greer and Simon T. Gessoir seek license transfer to add a rear summer garden at the Clarendon Hotel. A large number of local property owners protest before Commissioners Martin and Curtis, citing concerns about crowds, immorality, and disturbances. Dr. Newton supports the garden citing favorable observations of conduct. Reverend W. E. C. Smith and Rufus Tobey lead opposition fearing public lewdness and disruption.

David Greer Simon T. Gessoir Clarendon Hotel Martin and Curtis W. E. C. Smith St. Mary’s Church Dorchester Mr. Smith Rufus B. Tobey Howard Benevolent Society Watch and Ward Society Martin Tobey Dr. Newton Tremont Street Clarendon Mr. Brown Francis Murphy Sam Jones

Yachts to race again to face Seawanhaka champion

Montreal August 9 The second day of trial races to pick a defender for the international challenge cup produced a result: Glencairn NI and Avoca must duel again to decide which yacht will oppose the Seawanhaka champion. Mr C H Crane watched and signaled approval of the effort for American representatives.

Montreal Glencairn NI Avoca C. H. Crane

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