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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1897

Page

5

Munyon cures praised by patients for neuralgia and kidney issues

Across testimonials from Mrs Rhodes to Mr Bullard and Mrs Haines, Munyon’s cures are extolled for neuralgia bronchial trouble dyspepsia kidney disease and liver complaints with claims of rapid relief. Patients cite relief after using Munyon's Neuralgia Cure Catarrh Cure and Liver Cure and note doctors’ clear endorsements and free consultations at local offices.

Rhodes Grover Haines Mr. Bullard Fireman Thomas Bae Mass Munyon M. A. Haines No. St Boston Mass W. H. Mane Pleasant St Cambr Ga Coit Cambridge Komen City

Murder Victim Found in Marlboro Woods

The body of an unknown man, probably murdered, was found hidden in the Marlboro woods. An autopsy by Medical Examiner E. G. Hoyt confirmed death from violence. Police and detectives from Boston and Natick searched for clues to identify the victim and his killer.

Marlboro E. G. Hoyt Metropolitan Water Works Earby Woodseen Marlboro Northboro Thisng E. G. Hoitt B . Co Cutler, Jr Knight Rhodes Boston Natick

Nantucket Excursion From Boston Brockton by Special Train

An all day trip to Nantucket departing Boston and Brockton by special train and steamboat via Hyannis with four tiered rates. The itinerary highlights Nantucket as a premier summer resort with ocean scenery and marine pastimes. Tickets are limited and this may be the final run of the season.

Boston Brockton Nantucket Hyannis Massachusetts

Marine Society Meeting Held Today in Boston

The Boston Marine Society will convene its regular quarterly gathering at its rooms in the Chamber of Commerce Building at 11 a.m. today. Members are urged to attend and discuss society affairs.

The Boston Marine Society Chamber of Commerce Ila. m Loki Cornhill Boston Mik Bichee Wiens

Soap Craze Cites Fels Naptha For Cottage Loveliness

An old advertisement notes that Fels Naptha soap, used in water of any temperature, eases the chores of romance in a cottage. PRLS and Co., Philadelphia, promotes its cleansing power despite the “wash” burdens of love.

Prls & CO Philadelphia

Klondike Letters Describe Gold Dust and Starvation Perils

A Dawson Klondike field letter from Mr Robert J. Johnson dated June 19 and published Aug 4 reveals an English syndicate led by mining expert Billy Paige digging placer gold near Dawson City. The writer details harsh winters, scarce food, and the hard labor of sinking pay dirt shafts while anticipating immense wealth from the mother lode. He notes frigid soil, need for constant excavation, and the perilous journey to extract gold amid extreme conditions.

New England Klondike Gold Fields Dawson City Robert J. Johnson The Post Klondike Johnson Seattle Billy California Australia North Africa Gordon

Whispered Gold Rush Tales From the Klondike Front

The narrator reports on Hodges and Keene of the Canadian police touring upriver with three Indians, a harsh view of native life, and the brutal realities of the gold rush. He predicts immense future wealth from machinery and stamp mills, but warns many will die or starve before profits.

Hodges Keene Jo-Jo Black Hill Gordon Constantinople Klondike

Military review at Camp Kransnoe-Selo dazzles in sunny pageantry

At Camp Kransnoe-Selo a grand review drew crowds under brilliant weather. Grand Duke Vladimir commanded troops forming a square with the imperial tent at center. Emperor William wore the St. Petersburg Grenadier Guards uniform while the Russian Emperor wore the Udlanan guards attire. The dowager empress and empress sat beside the Czarina in a four horse carriage as a stunning march past unfolded. The Kaiser led the Probrajensky Regiment with the Czar in front, and he hailed the soldiers in Russian, expressing greeting to the brave fellows.

Petersburg Kransnoe-Selo Vladimir St. Petersburg

Drowned 14 year old Edna C. Smith at Orleans pond

Edna C. Smith daughter of Edward J. Smith of Carleton street Newton drowned while wading in a pond at Orleans Mass. on Saturday afternoon. She stepped into a deep hole as companions watched, the body recovered after the pond was dragged. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at Sterling Eliot’s Maple Street residence in Watertown.

Newton Edna C. Smith Edward J. Smith Carleton Street Orleans Mass Sterling Eliot Maple Street Watertown

Fireworks accident at Sayin Rock claims life

In New Haven on a suburban Sayin Rock site a fireworks piece exploded killing one Italian man and seriously injuring another man about 600 feet away. Clifford Hunting, playing ball nearby, received a leg wound from flying iron and was taken to hospital with a serious though non fatal injury. Amputation of the leg may be required for the injured man.

New Haven Conn Sayin Rock Clifford Hunting

Lynn couple missing in Lynn engagement linked

Marion A. Jeffrey 18 and Charles Brandem 22 disappeared from their homes in Lynn. Jeffrey resided at 84 Raddins Court and Brandem at 11 Shepard Street. their mothers say they were engaged to marry and have filed a police report.

Lynn Marion A. Jeffrey Raddins Court Charles Brandem Shepard Street

Wealthy importer Carl B Newberger Ends Life in New York

In New York on August 9 Carl B Newberger a 60 year old wealthy dry goods importer committed suicide at his home by inhaling gas through a rubber tube attached to a gas jet. The motive is unknown.

New York Carl Newberger

Naval constructor heads to Halifax for Indiana refit

Naval Constructor F. J. Bowles of the Brooklyn Navy Yard left Sunday night by train for Halifax North Carolina to supervise the docking and painting of the battleship Indiana. The ship was docked at Port Royal South Carolina sixteen months ago and would have returned there but for low tides. Submarine composition for steel and iron bottoms, about 400 gallons, will be applied to Indiana's bottom before sailing.

F. J. Bowles Brooklyn Halifax N. C Port Royal US. C Atlantic United States

Boston Mar Gives Public Library Plan for Tisdale House

Contractors here consider remodeling the Tisdale House in Ellsworth Missouri into a public library building. The plan, presented by George Nixon Black of Boston, is well received by citizens who express appreciation for his generosity.

Boston Mar Ellsworth Tisdale House George Nixon Black Boston

American Trade With Hawaii Sees American Vessels Lead

Consul General Haywood reports 189 American vessels totaling 243,983 tons entered Hawaiian ports while 129 foreign ships of 434,014 tons used other ports. The Hawaiian trade marks the only foreign ports where the carrying trade is now majority American.

Washington Haywood Hawaiian

Read J. W. G. Read Jr. A New York Stock Exchange Figure

William G Read Jr 88 a NYSE member and Read Parsons Co broker in the Edison Building shot himself in a second floor toilet. He had appeared well that morning after visiting the exchange and his office. Parsonson said he had no known troubles though illness and a recent trip abroad may have affected him. He leaves a wife and children. He was a member of several clubs and the New England Society.

New York William G. Read, Jr New York Stock Exchange Read, Parsons & Co Edison Broad and New Streets Exchange Hilbert T. Clarke Stock Exchange Clearing House Read George B. Parsons Mr. Read Hoeberg W. G. Read, Jr W. G. Read Mamaroneck Manhattan Union, Calumet, Lotus and Larchment Yacht Clubs New England Society

Along the North Shore on the Henry Morrison Trip

The Henry Morrison steamer offers a sixty mile coastal excursion from Otis Wharf to Gloucester with stops at Magnolia Beverly Farms and Marblehead for visitors seeking fresh air. Fares are 60 cents to Gloucester and two cents to Marblehead with meals aboard and easy access from nearby electric car lines.

Massachusetts Henry Morrison Gloucester Otis Wharf Atlantic Avenue Magnolia Beverly Farms Marblehead Morrison

Free Entry Rules Narrowed for Certain Officials

Washington dispatch notes a circular from customs instructing free entry with baggage waiver only for specific officials under department rules. Boarding officers must inform arriving passengers of procedures and ensure examinations and delivery of effects are facilitated properly.

Washington

Hawkes Held on Bonds for Break In and Larceny

George C Hawkes 26 of Harrison avenue was arrested by Inspector Kelley and Officer Loughlin for breaking and entering Henry O Keefe clothing store at 792 Washington street on July 29 and stealing goods valued at 190 25. He was held in 1200 for the grand jury and part of the goods have been recovered.

Hawkes George C. Hawkes Harrison Avenue Kelley Loughlin Division 4 Henry O'Keefe Washington Street

Louise Wilson Arrested After Recognition by Detective Knox

Louise Wilson a about sixty year old recurrent pickpocket was arrested outside Jordan Marsh Co yesterday morning by Detective Joe Knox who has often detained her before Wilson recognized him as he approached and fled Knox pursued and took her into custody.

Louise Wilson Jordan, Marsh & Co Joe” Knox Knox

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