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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1897
Page
5
Promoters claim Hyomei offers the first rational treatment for catarrh and related diseases. They state physicians now favor local treatment via this inhalant, with many testimonials from over three thousand physicians nationwide. Claims include rapid relief of colds coughs and catarrh and permanent improvement of deafness in some cases.
A August 16 storm struck Gape Lightning Sandwich seriously damaging the Arsile Rattelli barn which burned with its contents. The Unitarian church clock face was damaged and trees were struck. At Buzzard's Bay Franklin Hall suffered damage. Several people were affected but none seriously.
In Augusta Maine a four horse owned by Harry Stickney was struck and killed by a shock of lightning while on the road. The Stickneys in the wagon felt no shock. Monday morning the horse’s death left the wagon broken and both occupants were thrown from the wagon but uninjured.
A severe lightning storm noon today caused extensive damage in the Wickford Junction region. The Sherman farm barn at Matunuck burned, and Chappell farm homestead near Wakefield suffered serious damage. total area damage estimated at substantial levels.
About 20 members of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Malden enjoyed a day trip to the Isles of Shoals. The Lewiston moonlit cruise by the Kearsarge Association of Oval Veterans drew around twelve hundred participants for a North Shore cruise among Massachusetts Bay islands.
The Boston Trade and Transportation Association led by J. R. Ainsley failed to win reduced rates from the New England Passengers Association and scrapped fall buying plans. The group will push for alignment of two major railroads with others for spring trade, citing restricted New England participation and routing limits.
The Boston merchants discuss the New York New Haven and Hartford’s refusal to participate in local and through rate reductions. They postpone fall planning, aim to organize for the spring 1998 buying season, and expect to win concessions from the New Haven to keep Boston from losing trade. Local committees note strong enthusiasm and anticipate routing options via Troy Albany or Canadian lines.
Mr F L Walker of Walker Stetson Sawyer said the New Haven road should adopt 100 mile limits to match others and criticized the other line for not negotiating. He predicted financial losses for the city and announced plans to press spring trade and reach out to the New England Association chairman.
A letter to the editor condemns the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad for limiting cooperation to lines that profit its own coffers. The writer cites prior state favors and Boston merchants support, predicting public scrutiny when competing routes like the New England Railroad are discussed. Subscrib er expresses frustration and urgency.
A fragment references testing amber with an alcohol trick. The quote implies if genuine, the material will disappear or not reveal color change during the alcohol test. Includes a witty remark attributed to Fliegende Blätter.
Crescenzo Feragamo was chased through Nantasket to Cohasset and captured in a dense wood. He denied the knife attack on cousin Fillipio Greci, but four witnesses identified him. Greci, critically wounded, identified Feragamo before dying.
The record notes Justice Field’s impending retirement after a long tenure beginning with his 1863 appointment by Lincoln. It states he aimed to surpass Justice Marshall’s bench time, allegedly staying four more years to reach the goal.
Steamers of the Plant system drawing American tourists and vacationists with suitable berths fine menus and speed. Halifax under Captain Charley Pye arrived from Charlottetown Port Hawkesbury and Halifax with 262 passengers including Dr A H Humes returning from a bridal tour and General Huidekoper and wife among the travelers.
Patrolmen Webber and Gallac of Chelsea police arrested Thomas Collopy and Charles H. Pierce of Boston for running a glass slick con tied to a fruit sale. They rang bells asked for customers then claimed to have found gold bowed spectacles to sell at a set price. Police recovered numerous pairs valued at fractions of a cent each.
In Bristol Vermont on August 16 the autopsy on Dora Cushman 12 or 13 found in Lincoln pasture indicates poisoning as the cause of death, with the girl described as in delicate condition. Police pursued Smith Davis and William Brittell, Davis’s alleged associate, as witnesses and suspects. Davis fled toward Rutland then Manchester New Hampshire, after shaving his mustache and changing hats.
Washington reports progress after the new tariff act in operation. Secretary Sherman Assistant Secretary Howell and the French ambassador will meet soon to formulate a reciprocal tariff concessions agreement under Section 3. A satisfactory accord is expected.
A sneak thief entered Mrs. Andrews of Boston’s room at Hotel Fiske in Old Orchard Maine and stole a watch, several diamond rings, and $3. Two young men were confined on suspicion but released.
Crowds gathered at Cres cent Beach on a rainy day as a 16 cent public bathhouse rate drew families and swimmers, including Peter McNally the American champion and a small spaniel, amid festive scenes and clarifications from Superintendent Gilman about intentions to aid poorer classes.
The Rev Henry Van Rensselaer a descendant of the Dutch patroons gave his fortune and entered the Society of Jesus at St Francis Xavier Church West Sixteenth Street New York yesterday during early mass witnessing the final vow and admission into full Jesuit brotherhood.
Boston shoppers await the NH and Hartford excursion to Newport on Saturday August 1 at the popular rate. The resort opens with full summer displays and attractions as the shoreline poll arrives. Tickets go on sale three days prior at Old State House and Park Square station with limited round trips available.
Paris reports a duel in which Prince Henri of Orleans was severely wounded in the abdomen by Count of Turin. The prince rests with his family present as doctors—Hartmann and Toupet—consult other eminent surgeons for a speedy recovery amid lingering concerns over the outcome and national pride.
In rough August weather a funeral was held for Herbert A. Willis in North Cemetery on Bristol Neck. The body lay on a truck for two hours as family and mourners gathered, with prayers by Rev. William A. Chapin. Willis had been fatally shot during an escape from Charlestown Prison and was a former St. James Church Sunday school member.
It is estimated that about 30 000 shares of stock consigned to banks and private individuals came from England and other continental cities on the steamship Campania, which arrived here last Saturday. Another American liner recently departed Southampton bringing a large number of shares as well.
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