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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1897

Page

6

Burglar shoots GE lawyer in Schenectady home

George Blodgett, patent attorney for General Electric, was shot and critically wounded by burglars at his residence on Front Street. A $3000 reward is offered for the burglars’ capture as police search for two to three men who looted the house of silverware and small valuables after cutting the telephone line.

Schenectady N. Y George Blodgett General Electric Company Mr. Plodgett Mr. Blodgett Blodgett General Eiectric Company N. York New York

Wages Rise Amid Shift in Wheat Market and Failures

The Dun weekly review notes overall small November failures at 11.6 million liabilities, with three large defaults skewing totals. Wages rise in wool and worsted sectors, leather holding while cotton goods drop, and Western wheat receipts surge despite weak prints.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade Woodens Bessemer Pittsburg Gray Forge Boston Chicago Providence United States Canada

Controversy Over Regilding Boston State House Dome

Union No. 11 censures the dome repainting as improper while William S. Endicott Jr. defends the work as fair amid sparring between painters and state authorities. Masters weigh in noting scraping, scaffolding, and old paint presence, with opinions on cost and technique.

State House Boston William S Endicott, Jr Post James I. Wingate Wingate L. Haberstroh & Son Beacon Hill Ottomer Wallberg Joseph P. Connell

Gilding Over Old Paint Questioned by Expert

Frederick J. Young asserts gilding can succeed if the surface is thoroughly smoothed and free from holes or defects. He notes six year tests would prove the method preserves gilding quality when applied over old paint that is not loose or honeycombed.

Frederick J. Young

Arrival of Hebrew newspaper pioneer unsettles Boston

Samuel Schurr, about 35, oldest Hebrew newspaper man in the U S, arrived in Boston from New York and checked into the Reynolds hotel. He helped found the Wolks Advocate and the Daily Jewish Herald, the world’s only Hebrew paper with morning and evening editions. His sudden visit sparks speculation of a political mission before the election.

Boston Samuel Schurr New York The Reynolds Schurr Mr. Schurr Wolks Advocat Daily Jewish Herald

Illinois Ans Dine at Young's Hotel in Boston

The annual dinner of the Sons and Daughters of Illinois drew many former residents now in Boston. Mrs. Alice Ives Breed, president, opened the event and urged a larger membership. Henry Haynie spoke on the Romance of Illinois as toasts followed, with Mrs. E. M. Gosse, Captain William Quinton, Howard B. Grose, and the Club Women of Illinois also toasting various topics.

Sons and Daughters of Illinois Young’s Hotel Boston Alice Ives Breed Henry Haynie

Civil Engineer Joseph Fernald Dies After Fall in Sewer Trench

Joseph L. Fernald of West Medford dies in a sewer trench near his home after a fall. The 70 year old expert civil engineer, member of the G A R, is survived by a widow, two daughters and three sons. The body was found this morning. skull crushed, death likely instantaneous.

Medford Joseph L. Fernald West Medford Fernald

Fracture Tragedy At Lincoln School Aged 15

Yesterday morning Henry Tt Gammon, 15, of 180 L street South Boston, fell in the Lincoln School yard on Broad way causing a fracture of the right thigh. He was taken to the City Hospital.

Henry Tt. Gammon L Street Boston Lincoln School Broadway City Hospital

Corbett's Column Promotes Doing Now and Raymond's Bargains

A temperate urged to seize the present and avoid phantoms as life’s procession moves. Promotion of Raymond Syndicate of stores with bargains on clothing shoes hats gloves and more. Mentions Alaska gold talk from The Daily Ledger and stock tips for Klondike era prospects. Also references to Gaffney furnace services piano chair from local merchants.

Franklin George Raymond Syndicate of Stores Raymond’s

Still Rioting in Bohemia Prompts Military Clampdown

Prague reports ongoing disturbances as an attempt to wreck Bohemian schools at Baden bach triggers military aid. Twenty six infantry battalions and two cavalry squadrons patrol streets while a military court and death-penalty readiness are established at the courthouse. Disturbances spread to Koeniggraetz New Bidschow Mojnik Kralup with attacks on Germans and Bohemian targets, prompting troop deployments and reprisals.

Prague Badenbach Beraum Koeniggraetz Fraenkel Bohemia New Bidschow Mojnik Kralup

Diamond Thieves Arrested in West Chester Residence Heist

In New York two servants Edward Boucher and his wife are arrested for staged diamond robberies at W. S. Hoyt's West Chester home. Boucher confesses to stealing about 4000 dollars in gems. part of the loot was sold for 100 dollars. the wife denies involvement. Hoyt, a retired broker, and Mrs. Hoyt, daughter of Chief Justice Solomon P. Chase, are well known socially. Beatrix Hoyt, their daughter, is a notable golf champion and author Janet Ralston Chase.

New York W. S. Hoyt West Chester Hoyt Edward Boucher Therisoners Oyt Solomon P. Chase Supreme Court Miss Beatrix Janet Ralston Chase

Fire destroys hotel at Red Boiling Springs

A morning blaze in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, leveled the hotel and several adjacent structures. The total loss is estimated at fifty thousand dollars.

Nashville, Tenn Red Boiling Springs

Itching Skin Relief Promises Quick Cure by Dr Agnew

Itching burning skin diseases such as eczema and salt rheum relieved in a day. ointment claims rapid cure in three to six nights. Sold by BE WOODWARD & CO and JAYNES & CO at Bromfield Street and Washington and Hanover corners.

Agnew BE. Woodward & CO Bromfield St Jaynes & CO Washington and Hanover

Trade trends mixed as colder weather boosts some goods

Bradstreet reports firmer demand for clothing and dry goods in regions around Chicago and major grain markets, while iron and steel and cotton goods slacken. Wheat and corn prices dip, oats rise slightly, and coffee advances amid unchanged prices for many staples. Total weekly clearings reach 1.325 billion, higher than recent periods. Canadian trade shows better dry goods flow but lumber output falls with 37 failures this week.

New York Bradstreet Chicago St. Louis Omaha St. Joseph St. Paul Kansas City Tennessee Gulf States Pacific Coast Dominion of Canada New Brunswick

Washington Club Dorchester Dance Opens Social Season

The Washington Club of Dorchester held a dance at Hendrie's on Talbot Avenue to begin the season with about 150 guests. Attendees included President John J. Cadigan and many club members and friends such as Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hawkes, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dowd, Captain and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan, Dr. G. Donahue, and Miss Julia Dolan.

Washington Club Dorchester Hendrie Talbot Avenue John J. Cadigan James A. Hawkes John Herrin Washington Club of Worcester George W. Dowd Thomas JF. Doherty John F. Callahan J. A. Mitsch Matthew Sullivan James J. Donnelly R. A. Lynch John H. Carey J. J. Sullivan G. Donahue D’arcy D. W. Sullivan Julia Dolan Michael Maguinnis Malley C. F. M. Malley Neil McNell J. J. Costello

Inspectors Arrest Haworth in Dual Theft Allegations

Inspectors Abbott and Bogan arrested George F. Haworth alias Frederick Own, 28, of 10 Pine Street, for the theft of property valued at 25 dollars from Rebecca K Laughlin at 60 Temple Place on May 11 and for a separate theft of 10 dollars from Elmina B. Swasey at 620 Tremont Street in Somerville.

Abbott and Bogan George F. Haworth Frederick Own Pine Street Orchester Rebecca K.laughlin Temple Place Elmina B. Swasey Tremont Street Somerville

United States Accepts Turkish Minister to U.S.

United States minister James B. Angell informs Foreign Minister Tewfik Pasha that Ali Ferouck Bey, newly appointed Turkish minister to the United States, may succeed Mustapha Bey. The U.S. government finds him acceptable.

Turkey Constantinople United States James B. Angell Tewfik Pasha Ali Ferouck Bey Mustapha Bey

Kendrick's Money Exchange Plans For Christmas Remittances

Manager J. P. Conroy at Kendrick's Money Exchange 15 State Street offers negotiable checks for England Ireland and Scotland. The firm specializes in foreign currency exchange and promotes sending money abroad this Christmas season.

J. P. Conroy Kendrick Money Exchange No. 15 State Street England Ireland Scotland

Ear Repositioning Offered by New York Physician

A New York physician advertises a service to restore outstanding ears to their natural position. Gentlemen with ears that still stand out are urged to consider this treatment.

New York

Corn Crops Upset Big Man. Chiropodist Treats Painlessly

A short item notes that a corn on a large man was removed quickly and painlessly by Dr. F. A. Thompson, a chiropodist at 19 Winter Street. The ease of the procedure is highlighted in a compact village news style.

F. A. Thompson Winter Street

Codfish Caries Gold Watch Hidden in Stomach

A Nantucket codfish was found to carry a gold watch in its stomach. The curious discovery suggests the fish may have swallowed the watch and thus perhaps knew when its time had come.

Nantucket

Market Irregular as Wheat by Investors and Gas Bends Rise

Friday trading showed a dull uneven market with gains in Northern Pacific on dividends and Union Pacific on Kansas Pacific sale talks. Bell Telephone common rose despite limited volume while Baltic mining spiked to 6 with strong support. crude oil demand signals suggest price increases ahead.

Northern Pacific Union Pacific Kansas Pacific Treasury Boston United Dominion Coal Common Bell Telephone New York Boston Bell Telephone Company Bell Frank McM. Stanton Atlantic Baltic United States Atchison Merced New England Coke and Gas Guarantee Trust Company Central Coke and Gas Company West End Pepinges Ican Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company Pinkham

Chrtecen Presents at American Wringer Co New Quarters

A note urges checking the American Wringer Company's stock of useful goods at its new quarters located at the corner of Franklin and Arch streets. The item invites visitors to explore the expanded showroom.

Chrtecen Franklin and Arch Streets

The Book Agent of Today and Then

The old fashioned book agent fades as the modern agent poses as a benefactor and allows you to buy his wares. The shift shows increased persuasion and subtle marketing in selling books.

Messrs T D Cook Co Move Kitchen Upstairs For Neatness

Cleanliness and system stand out after a tour of T D Cook Co on Avon street. Ovens and utensils removed to the top floor creating a bright main kitchen and a model, airy workspace. Stuart Paddock bankers in Ames building note wheat prospects in a timely market letter.

Messrs. Stuart & Paddock Ames F. Abbitts Boston

Hidden plans of Van Choate Electric Company hinted

An official from Van Choate Electric Company hints at forthcoming revelations that could shock the electrical and financial sectors. He touts a surprise reveal, teasing that it will unsettle many figures and defy expectations, while dropping hints about public reactions and timing.

van Choate Electric Company Corbett

Tom Alley Dead Wenham Mail Carrier Veteran of Eighth Massachusetts

George Alley known as Tom Alley died near Wenham on December 3 from heart enlargement. He served fifteen years as mail carrier between Wenham and Asbury Grove and was a familiar figure at summer camp meetings. He was born in Newby Wenham and refused to marry. A veteran of the Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers and a member of the Wenham Veteran Association.

Wenham George Alley Tom” Alley Asbury Grove Newby Eighth Massachusetts Volunteers

The Diagnostician or Know Thyself Manual

A Boston based Peabody Medical Institute publication titled The Diagnostician or Know Thyself Manual is attributed to a former chief consulting physician calling himself a Humanitarian. The work offers practical medical guidance for youths and men, urging self knowledge, warning against excesses, and explaining bodily organs with plain direct language.

Diagnostician Peabody Medical Institute of Boston

Boston Stock Exchange Official Daily Report

The Boston Stock Exchange presents the official sales report for December 3 showing the day's highest and lowest prices and the closing prices with bid and asked figures.

Atchison Esceree Con Vt DGR& W Erie Tel

Bishop & Co Speculative Stock Broking Notice

A Boston broker at 7 Water Street advertises guaranteed wheat and stock margins at two percent until December 20, with ongoing terms for trades. Special notice promotes picking stocks expected to rise within 80 days and offering discretionary accounts with two to five percent weekly dividends for three months.

Bishop & CO Water Street Boston

Gas-Coke Deal Ties Whitney Line to Boston Gas

Emerson McMillin denies a Whitney-McMillan syndicate and says the Whitney pipeline is now owned by New England Coke and Gas Co. which aims to control Boston gas firms. The plan involves underwriting about 12 million dollars of Boston gas stock with John D. Rockefeller and H. H. Rogers and would keep Addicks interests in New Jersey and Delaware unaffected. McMillin says Boston and Massachusetts only. no impact on local gas prices expected.

New York Emerson McMillin Boston Whitney-McMillin Whitney New England Coke and Gas Company Addicks New Jersey Delaware Massachusetts John D. Rockefeller H. H. Rogers Rockefeller Mr. Rogers McMillin

Alleged smugglers held in New York

Emanuel J. Lasar and his wife and Max J. Lasar were each held in 5000 bail by United States Commissioner Shields on charges of smuggling 100 diamonds into the country. They pleaded not guilty. Diamonds were seized Wednesday night at the office of Max J. Lasar in Maiden Lane. The Lasars were arrested last night and today.

New York Emanuel J. Lasar Max J. Lasar United States Shields Maiden Lane Lasar

Panama Canal Again Report Sparks Foreign Interest

Consul-General Gudger reports to the State Department that England seeks canal control. France may slow progress, but another nation or company could take over if current managers lose rights. The canal is about one third finished. remaining work could cost about 150 million dollars with navy machinery. A sixty day committee will review progress and seek additional funding.

Washington Gudger Panama State Department Panama Canal England France

Gere man Henry Franklin attempts death by gas at Tyler street

Henry Franklin a 60 year old Gere Hebrew resident at 8 Tyler street attempted gas asphyxiation yesterday morning. He failed to seal room crevices and was found unconscious by Mr. Riley around 10:30. He is at City Hospital recovering after a prior solo suicide attempt two weeks earlier. Franklin had stayed with the Riley family several times, last eight weeks ago.

Henry Franklin Tyler Street City Hospital Franklin Riley Famiy Riley

Six Years For Matthews Mail Box Robber

W H Matthews was sentenced to six years in prison in the United States Circuit Court after pleading guilty. The District Attorney filed the case against Mrs. George Atwood, who had been held in connection with the same matter, on file.

W. H. Matthews United States Circuit Court George Atwood Jones

Shipping News Arrivals and Vessels Listed in port arrivals

Listings of steamers, brigs, schooners, and tugs arriving or sailing with cargo and passengers to and from ports including Hamburg Antwerp St John Bangor Portland Norfolk and Halifax. Vessels include Armenia Magin St Croix Parthian and Genesta with consignments to A M Graham EB B Sampson and others.

Armenia Magin Hamburg Storm King Crosby Antwerp St. Croix Pike St. John N. B Eastport Portland Howard Bond Baltimore Norfolk A. M. Graham Parthian Snow Philadelphia EB. B. Sampson H. M. Whitney Hallett New York Deering Bangor Ingraham Lincoln Baker Bath Champion Anthony Bear River R. Carson Sweet Quaco Cora Read B. B. Hardwick le Cain Clementsport Genesta Priest Jordan River N. Y Addie Fuller Small Lucy Belle Cole Highland Queen Dobbin Jonesport Watchman Bridgham Calais Scranton Lewis Hoboken Canisteo Tamaqua Kitson Brookside Oakhill Draper Sylvania Delaware Charleston Jacksonville Aries Marguerite St. Pierre Mig Uruguay Lockport Acacia Halifax Oriole Parrsboro Hattie Muriel

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