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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
5
The article argues the throat and windpipe valve blocks liquids from entering lungs and claims traditional liquid medicines fail. It promotes HYOMES as a first dry air germicide that can reach head and lungs via breath, endorsed by doctors and the public as a breakthrough.
In London, Consuelo, aged 18, stunned society by commissioning a seven string pearl collar with seven large diamonds. The daring piece camera drew praise from painters and fashion leaders, turning her long neck into a coveted feature and inspiring swan neck fashion across the Atlantic.
A congressional naval board reports the cost of an armor plant capable of producing about 6000 tons per year at roughly three and three quarters million dollars. Secretary Long will invite proposals by advertisement and consider offers from existing armor makers to sell to the government. The board notes the need for annual appropriations to maintain such a factory and the risk of halting work without funding.
The tenth annual concert and hall of Division 4 A O H Boston known as the Gallant Fourth will be held at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening December 6. Military Division 43 plans an extraordinary meeting Sunday afternoon December 19 at Oper Hall to discuss the arbitration treaty and to arrange its annual concert and ball. The year-end meeting will elect officers and divisional committees, and a strong military committee is appointed to oversee uniforms and equipment for the cavalry. On Sunday the 19th a reception will honor Rev Eugene Sheehy parish priest of Bruree by the society.
U P presidency in Omaha reports a likely reorganization after new ownership. Rumors name Northwestern figures Marvin Hughitt Horace M Burt and Edwin Winter among potential leaders while W S Pierce represents Gould interests on the committee. Other mentioned candidates include Edward Dickinson William Truesdale and Oliver Mink.
At the assignee s sale of E Ellis Son sash and blind works in Athol the first bid was 3300 for the three story factory and water power by J H Foster of Boston who withdrew thinking machinery included Machinery sold for 3000 D Lee Athol Cottage 675 O A Fay Athol ice plant 1010 Lois Ellis 6010 and other items including lumber wagons brought total sales over 20000
At Trinity Episcopal Church in Pawtucket Rhode Island the rector announced a 4000 donation from Charles F Bliss Mrs Albert Bliss and Mr and Mrs Charles C Reed for a parish house in memory of Albert West. The gift secures the project with an estimated total cost near 10000 excluding land.
The Hon. T. Jefferson Coolidge III, former minister to France, is sick with a bad cold. His physician says the condition is not serious and expects him back at work within a day or two after a Monday return downtown.
The Trunk line passenger committee cuts Chicago to St. Paul and beyond by $5, matching rival railroads' reduction and widening the Western railroads fare war effect. The move aims to bridge the price gap between Chicago and St. Paul and affects all downstream routes.
Spanish headquarters report a 2800 man force with two field guns moved from Manzanillo to attack Cubans at Guisa fifteen miles from Bayamo in Santiago de Cuba. General Bernal and Jose Canalejas accompany the operation with troops engaging on Romero Madama Pelados heights and at La Cuchilla de los Caimitos, where Ducassi’s fortified camp was said to be captured.
Consul-General Lee reports to the State Department that Fernand Pons a naturalized U S citizen in Paris appealed for tax abatement on Cuban plantation taxes. Captain-General Blanco informed Guanabacoa's governor to suspend collection and send the case to Havana for central authority action.
Ambassador Angell renews U S demand for indemnity from Turkey over attacks on American missions at Kharput Marash and Haskanj Armenia. The porte denies responsibility claiming unavoidable circumstances but Angell argues Turkish troops and gendarmes took part in the outrages.
Acting Post master General Perry S. Heath issues a circular on rural free mail delivery urging patrons to install roadside mail boxes so carriers can promptly deposit and collect mail on routes, aiding the experiment’s success.
At Fall River meeting of Battery M First Heavy Artillery Second Lieutenant Walter F. Borden tendered his resignation. Police in the theft case report chairs from the naval company armory found with Borden later arrested and pleading not guilty as the case is continued. He has long served as quartermaster and was commissioned November 22 1892.
Louis De Fert, a self proclaimed French cook, raved of Klondike riches and madness. He hired a cab, rode with his head out the window, and howled as police detained him. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital's insane pavilion.
Aide-de-Camp George Humphries and Captain Lydia Siegel of the Volunteers of America wed last night in Prospect Hall Cambridge. The Rev A De Barritt of the New England regiment performed the ceremony. Humphries oversees Cambridgeport and has served with the Volunteers since its founding.
Joseph C. Murphy, husband of the murdered woman’s relation at West End, was convicted in the Superior Criminal Court of cheating Mrs. Margaret Ham and another in a horse trade. Jury was out briefly. he was ordered to recognize in $1000. sentence postponed to the next term.
Public sale of seats for performances of Athalie under the French department of Harvard University in Sanders Theatre Dec 6 8 and 10 begins this evening at Searles's book store Harvard square. Private sale has been very heavy.
Prague reports violent rioting with German theatre, schools, shops and homes attacked. Troops and hussars cleared streets, many injured, several killed, and arrests made. Martial law proclaimed as mobs looted, fires burned, and German signs damaged.
Harvard freshmen elected officers for the balance of the term. All officers are members of the football team. James Lawrence is president, J. W. Hallowell is vice president, and R. Finke is secretary-treasurer.
Arch bishop Williams of Boston filed a certificate with the Secretary of State recognizing his role as head of a corporation created to hold church property under a June law. The law required acceptance within six months after passage to maintain corporate status.
The Navy Department ordered the steamship Alert now in San Francisco to proceed to Brito Nicaragua at the western end of the proposed canal. The vessel will stay there ready to cooperate with the Canal Commission which is about to sail for the eastern terminus aboard the gunboat Newport.
The executive council plans to return to its Bulfinch Hall near the State House next week as work nears completion. Governor nominates Frank B. Spalter of Winchendon as trial justice and reappoints Frederick A. Rhodes of Malden for the detective department and Joseph A. Moore of Roslindale for inspectors' department.
A rose comb white leghorn at Dos Alamos in the Salt River Valley nests under the proprietor’s porch. The hen lays into a canvas bag attached to a hole in the bottom, then the egg drops to the owner’s hand. Fifteen other hens share a single nest, awaiting their turn despite nearby unused nests.
Dated timetable lists frequent daily departures for the Southern Division from Manchester to Concord and branch stations. It notes times for New Boston North Weare Henniker and numerous summer and winter runs, with special mentions for Lisbon Littleton Whitefield Lancaster Bethlehem Junction Twin Mountain and White Mountain resorts and connections to Montreal Quebec and Chicago routes. D. J. Flanders signs as General Passenger Agent.
In Bohemia’s Pilsen three thousand gathered before the Town Hall, then went to the German Gymnasium and broke its windows after singing national songs. Police dispersed the crowd wounding one, and rioters later attacked the Town Hall and nearby buildings when ringleaders remained in custody.
Chicago to San Francisco trips in three days via Union Pacific and Northwestern lines. Daily departures in first class and tourist sleepers. Tours from Chicago Thursdays and from Boston Wednesdays. Contact J. E. Brittain, New England passenger agent, 368 Washington Street, Boston. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup advertised by travel agents.
New York to Boston routes listed with Shore Line and Fall River lines, showing times for Bay State Limited, Day Express, Afternoon Express, Shore Line Express, Gillanee Express, Midnight Express, Air Line Limited, and connections via Fall River and Newport, Stonington, Norwich lines to Providence and New London steamers. Includes weekday connections to Pilgrim, Maine, New Hampshire, City of Lowell, and City of Worcester.
Philadelphia to Baltimore and Washington via Shore Line and Pennsylvania R R lists Maryland transfer at 9:00 am and Colonial Express at 7:00 pm. Through tickets for car seats sleeping cars and state rooms available at 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Parlor cars only special ticket required. Limited service seats limited by capacity. Daily and Sundays. GEQ L Connor A Kendall Pass’r Traffic Manager Gen’ Pass’r Agent L H Palm Boston Pass’r Agent 8 Old State House.
Fitchburg lines list cities from Fitchburg to Chicago and Detroit with multiple daily expresses. Includes 1 M 9.45 A M Day Express, parlor and sleeping car services, and Sunday accommodations to Troy Albany and Boston routes via Cleveland and Niagara Falls.
Timetable notice for New York New Haven Hartford lines effective November 1 1897. Lists departures from Park Square Station to New York New Haven New London via Air Line Limited Fall River Line and Norwich Line with multiple weekday evening trains to Providence Atlantic City and Boston area destinations. Includes through tickets parlor car seats berths and notes on limited equipment and Sunday operations.
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