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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1897

Page

5

Munyon Rheumatism Cure Praised by Boston Testimonies

Two Boston residents report relief from long standing rheumatism after using Munyon s Rheumatism Cure. C Heart of Thatcher Street notes joint hand pain vanished after treatment. Sullivan of Park Street says years of suffering ended with permanent cure and no more pain.

Heart Sullivan Munyon Mr. C. Heart Thatcher Boston Mass Park Roneeds Steel

Quincy Market Anniversary Marks Public Spirit and Folly

Boston’s Quincy Market opened on August 2 1836 named for the mayor who defended public funding. The ambitious project faced ridicule as a folly but endured seventy-one years as a civic monument. Merchants for beef produce and fish occupied the market upon its completion.

Boston Quincy Market Quincy’sa

Fatal Blind Man's Buff at Lake George

Dr. F. B. Kitchell of Woodside New Jersey died at Roosevelt Hospital from injuries after a blindfold game of mans buff at Lake George on Tuesday evening. He pitched headlong over a veranda railing ten feet to the ground. He was an assistant instructor at the Mege of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.

New York Kitchell Roosevelt Hospital

Obituary: Dr. Thomas J. Hayes Dies at 82

Beverly obituary notes Dr. Thomas J. Hayes age 82, chairman of the local Board of Health, died today from complications after an operation performed a week earlier. A graduate of Harvard Medical School.

Beverly Thomas J. Hayes Board of Health Harvard Medical School

Clarendon 18 Popular as Corner Garden Attracts Crowds

Patrons gather nightly at Petitone Garden on Mont Street and Warren Avenue to enjoy refreshing drinks under the awning. The Clarendon Hotel gains fame for its chef and table d hote dinners. Free bicycle checking is also noted.

Peeeeon Garden Mont Street Warren Avenue Clarendon

Klondike Ship Brings Alaska Riches To Port Townsend

The schooner Fred E Sanders arrived from St Michael with six Klondike passengers and about 90000 in gold nuggets. Passengers include J Dinsmore Eureka Cal Charles West Portland James McNamee Juneau Joseph Lowe Puget Sound and Henry Ash Dawson City. McNamee reports district claims worth millions and warns of a Yukon provisions shortage if steamers fail.

Port Townsend Wash Fred E. Sanders St. Michael Klondike Dinsmore Eureka Cal Charles West Portland Ore James McNamee Juneau Joseph Lowe Puget Sound Henry Ash Dawson City Sanders McNamee Yukon Dawson Stewart River Circle City Minook Creek American Territory

Ladies Golf Championship Deciding Round at Manchester

The final round of the United States women’s championship unfolds at Manchester with Miss M. C. Sargent defending against Miss Beatrix Hoyt of Shinnecock Golf Club. Sargent defeated Miss Griscom yesterday while Hoyt beat Miss Longworth. top society observers attend including Senator McMillan and J Pierpont Morgan Jr.

Essex County Club Manchester Boston United States M. C. Sargent Beatrix Hoyt Shinnecock Golf Club Massachusetts Miss Sargent Miss Griscom Marion Cricket Club Miss Hoyt Miss C Longworth Links McMillan J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr E. Thayer C. Oliver Seelin R. C. Hooper Herbert Sears Bryce Allan Lawrence Curtis United States Golf Association Kerr Parish Philip Armour, Jr H. C. Chatfield Taylor Mesers Reynold Tower and Cavanaugh F. W. Stanwood Griscom-Sargent Miss Host

Union Labor Seeks Boston Built Ferryboat and Parade Rules

Labor leaders urge building the new ferryboat in Boston and protest sending public work elsewhere. Orders for Labor Day Parade place insistence on union shoes and local organization roles. A mass meeting of Pattern Makers backs unity and mutual protection. James Esdale is elected commander of Painters' personnel for Labor Day.

Thomas J. Murphy Richard W. Garrity Boston Lodge 264 International Association of Machinists Quincy S. A. of M Unity Hall Washington Street J. J. Pallos Pattern Makers New York Central Labor Union Pallos Baldwin George Bennett Firemen’s Union Mr. Pallas New York James Esdale

Funeral for ex Alderman John T Hadaway in Chelsea

Prominent Chelsea citizens attended the funeral service for John T Hadaway former Alderman. The event honored the late city leader and civic figure.

Citisens Chelsea John Yr. Hadaway

Notable Chelsea Rites Honor Late Deacon Hadaway

A large funeral service for Deacon Hadaway at First Baptist Church was led by Rev. Francis W. Bakeman D D. Attendees included Mayor Hermon W. Pratt and many city officials. Floral tributes came from Chelsea Veterans Firemen Association Chelsea Saving Bank and the city government. Interment followed at Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers led by ex Mayor George H. Carter.

First Baptist Church Francis W. Bakeman D. D Chelsea William P. Drury Deacon Hadaway George H. Carter George B. Morrill Winnisimmet Benevolent Society William N. Jewell Chelsea School Committee Charles T. Ring A. C. Tenney Chelsea Savings Bank Emeline A. Gilman Edward H. Lowell Minnie L. Fenwick Mattie O. Carter Woodlawn Cemetery

Is He The Robber George Atwood Arrested On Mail Box Robbery Charges

George Atwood was arrested by U S authorities on mail box robbery charges in the city. About $1000 in goods was reported stolen. Atwood claimed innocence. A dealership incident involved a $790.87 check at a Harris Co sale on Traverse Street drawn by Rich Reed Atwood and endorsed by the deceased Mr Stock. Officers Egatt and Gordon effected the arrest.

George Atwood United States Atwood Harris & Co Traverse Street Rich, Reed & Atwood Federal Street 8, Stock & Co New York Blackstone Bank Stock

Curtis Guild Jr Appointed To Tennessee Exposition Post

Acting Governor Crane announced Curtis Guild Jr as commissioner of the Tennessee centennial exposition replacing Eben S. Draper who resigned. John F. Green of Hardwick named Worcester county trial justice. Henry Hyde Smith to Norfolk county trial justice. Alfred Hemenway of Boston named on committee to draft an act for Torreng land survey system.

Curtis Guild, JR Crane Eben S. Draper John F. Green Hardwick Worcester County Henry Hyde Smith Norfolk County Alfred Hemenway Boston

People's Party Convention in Massachusetts on September 18

The annual State convention of the People's party of Massachusetts will be held in Arcade Hall at No. 7 Park Square on Saturday September 18 at 11 o'clock a m. Representation is one delegate per town or city and for hefty votes or majority fraction thereof cast for our Governor candidate in 18. The convention will act on renomination of cases for State.

People's Party of Massachusetts Arcade Hall Park Square

Hoyt Edges Sargent In Close Golf Round

Miss Hoyt defeats Miss Sargent in a tense match to win the first round 3 up with two to play. Hoyt won the first two holes easily and captured the fourth fifth and sixth while Sargent led early but faltered in the late stages.

Miss Sargent Miss Hoyt Cincinnati Bradford Curr Curtis Ts. McVickar Mabe Boardman Seehene

Toronto University’s Love Wins Novice Singles Crown

In Niagara Ontario the finals of the international tennis tournament’s novice singles saw W D Love of Toronto University defeat G W Bell of Trinity University Toronto in three straight sets 6 4 6 2 6 3. The novice doubles match saw Port and Wagner of Buffalo defeat Dewitt of Princeton and McGew of Toronto with play continuing Monday.

Niagara

Ascent of Mount St Elias Reaches Peak in Clear Night

An expedition reports Mt. St. Elias at 18 120 feet with no volcanic activity found. After 39 days exploring glaciers between the Augusta Mountains and Great Logan, the team reaches the summit at 11 hours of ascent. The ascent ends with flags planted and photos taken.

Mt. St. Elias St. Elias Augusta Mountains Great Logan Russell Mt. St. Eias Mt. Newton Prince Luigi

Dolan Charged With Knife Assault on Wife

Officers arrest Michael Dolan of 18 Orange Court for assault and battery with a knife on his wife Hose Dolan. She escaped injury.

Michael Dolan Orange Court Dolan

Mail Clerks Face Off in Commonwealth Park Game

At Commonwealth Park in South Boston yesterday afternoon the mail clerks from Boston Providence and New York line crews played a ball game. Murrey's team won 81 to 16 with Killilea and the Murrey battery Travis and Russell praised for their play. Captain Murphy received strong coaching praise and a return game is promised soon.

St. Stephen’s North End Apollo Garden Roxbury St. Augustine’s Terpsichore M. J. Miley M. C. Guinee J. H. Bim R. F. Field Henry Fitzgerald Jeremiah E. Mahoney J. H. O'Donnell D. F. McCarthy J. F. English Mathey Leary T. A. Magee James Shannon B. T. McCarthy Edw. Fitzgerald G. F. Magee G. H. O’donnell D. D St. Stephens D. J. O'Farrell Kililea Knapp Charles Logue John OlHare John F. Fitzgerald D. D. Rourke Edward Mahoney M. Donovan Commonwealth Park South Boston Boston Providence New York Shore Line Murrey Seymour Killilea Travis and Russell Murfey Murphy Fang

No Breakfast at Camp Isolation as Strikers Face Shortage

Pittsburg Penn Aug 26 There was no food in Camp Isolation at Plum Creek for the strikers breakfast today the first time since the camp was inaugurated Dinner was served as usual Camp Isolation is quiet Both sides are confident and awaiting developments The men at Centre were out at an early hour doing active missionary work Deputies were not taken to the crossroads at 4 am and the road was left unguarded Superintendent Samuel De Armitt said they did not need to stop the marchers any longer Deputies to guard company property going forward

Pittsburg Penn Plum Creek Samuel de Armitt

Women join miners strike protest at Oak Hill mines

In Pittsburg on August 26 wives and daughters of DeArmit's Oak Hill miners near Turtle Creek led a demonstration against the working miners, highlighting civilian involvement in the industrial dispute.

Pittsburg Penn DeArmit’s Oak Hill Turtle Creek

Weavers Strike at Boston Manufacturing Company Mills

In Waltham on August 26 fifteen to twenty weavers walked out of the cotton mills of the Boston Manufacturing Company. New workers had been hired with promised pay, but no definite wages were posted. They attempted to present grievances, were unsatisfied, and exited the mill.

Waltham Boston Manufacturing Company

McDonough Defeats Doyle in 25-Round Bout in Elmira

In Elmira New York on August 26 Jack McDonough of Rochester beat Don Doyle of Chicago in a 25 round bout before Maple Avenue Club with about 1200 spectators. McDonough dominated the action but failed to stop Doyle. Frank Bartley of Binghamton defeated Walter Nolan of Chicago in an eight round prelim.

Elmira N. Y Jack McDonough Rochester Don Doyle Chicago Maple Avenue Club McDonough Frank Bartley Binghamton Walter Nolan

Marblehead Bike Race Awards Prizes in 13 Mile Handicap

A thirteen mile handicap bicycle road race in Marblehead awarding Snow first with time prize, Florence second, Riley third, Parker fourth, Boyle fifth, Allen sixth, and Goodwin seventh.

Marblehead Snow Florence Riley Parker Boyle Allen Goodwin

Wagon Hit by Train at Waverley Street Crossing

A delivery wagon owned by F. S. Howe and driven by Adolph B. Porter was struck by the 7 30 passenger train from Mansfield at Waverly street crossing in Framingham. The horse was killed the wagon wrecked and Porter was hospitalized with a compound fracture of the thigh and injuries to the back.

Framingham Mass F. 8S. Howe Adolph B. Porter Mansfield Waverley Street Crossing Porter

Body of sailor August North recovered at Marblehead

The body of August North, a sailor from the yacht Olga, who drowned when his boat overturned early this week, was recovered this afternoon by Diver Nickerson of Boston.

Marblehead August North Smailor Olga Nickerg Boston

Wrenn Wins Tennis Championship Over Eaves at Newport

Robert D. Wrenn of New York defeated William B. Eaves of London to win the American tennis championship at the Casino courts in Newport Rhode Island. The five set match drew about 6000 spectators as Wrenn rallied from early deficits to prevail 4-6 8-4 6-8 2-6 6-2 in a dramatic, hard fought final.

Newport R. I Robert D Wrenn New York William B. Eaves London Eng Eaves Wrenn

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