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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1895
Page
10
A fragmentary note touts Col F C Pierce as made well by Paine's Celery Compound. The garbled text implies a sea of unrelated lines but centers on a health cure claim and the product's supposed benefits for nourishing the blood and combating debility.
A fragmented report describes a revolver incident at a chamber event with no clear harm. A snow plough plowed along Chicopee wrecking rails near Ringfield City, injuring a conductor and motorman, and a tug was ashore with a vessel towed. Captain Duncan is noted with Bath, Maine.
In the East Cambridge Probate Court the Hayes will dispute continued with testimonies by Augustus Loring and Roland Reed. Loring described Francis B Hayes as insane, while Reed recounted a society play Hayes read and his alleged plans. The session included discussions of divorce, a London mistress, and potential implications for the will contest, with a long schedule remaining.
A large barkentine lies ashore at the end of Great Point Nantucket distressed and deeply laden. The Cospirata life saving crew boarded her while the underwriters’ crew could not reach the vessel after a 15 mile row in heavy seas.
Mr Brice Evans a Boston real estate figure died from effects of a paralytic shock suffered last April He was born in Allenstown New Hampshire in 1821 came to Boston at 16 and built Brice S Evans & Son with offices moved across several streets before settling at Equitable building for twenty years He leaves eight children Estelle Isadore Minnie and others and a widowed sister Mrs Brown His home was 521 Massachusetts Avenue for 35 years His brother A H Evans is president of Boston Five Cents Savings Bank.
Representatives from Eastern States tack manufacturers revived the old tack trust as Atlas Tack Corporation after a meeting mid last month. Most joined to compel holdouts or force them out, with plans to boost prices when the spring moving season begins. Outside manufacturers claim the move will raise costs, since tacks sell briskly in January.
Speaker Reed warned against predicting his committee actions, calling such claims a lie and pledging to testify for the defense if sued for defamation. The remark reflects his characteristic blunt style and readiness to counter speculation about party committees.
The Rev. E Y Satterlee of Calvary Church New York was elected bishop of the new Washington diocese on the fourth ballot receiving 45 votes out of 63. The Rev Dr McKim urged unanimity for the election.
At a United Press meeting of the Joseph Bigger A 2108 K of L lodge, it was unanimously voted to endorse Hon Josiah Quincy for Mayor and the seven Democratic candidates for the Board of Aldermen. The gathering was large and enthusiastic with pledges of support from all present.
Revenue agents fined two North End liquor firms for breaching internal revenue laws. Enrico Tassinari paid 300 dollars after illicit wholesale activity since 1891 under Scaroni & Co. at 98 and 102 Cross Street. I. Goldstein & Co. at 12 Endicott Street was fined 200 dollars for stamps failures and mislabeling liquor.
The third American Italian social will be held Monday evening December 9 at the Italian Methodist Church Hanover and Cross streets. Admission is free and the program features Italians in costume singing and recitations. A benefit entertainment for Post 68 G A R rebel fund takes place at Stoughton Street Baptist Church Dorchester on December 12 at 7 45 with readings by Rev Edward B Hale Julia Ward Howe and Charles Carleton Coffin and music by Henry L Pierce School pupils Arthur Little will preside. Prohibition rally at Vine Street Church December 7 features Rev James Yeams and others. Grand testimonial concert for vocalist Mr Charles F Forrester at Bethesda Hall South Boston December 8 with recitations by Mrs Miriam O Leary Collins and music by Mr Forrester. Rev Minot J Savage will speak at Bulfinch Place Church on The Business Man December 9. Twenty Eighth Massachusetts Regimental Association reunion at United States Hotel December 12. No license meetings in East Boston churches December 8. Bostonian Society meets December 10 in Old State House Council Chamber with Coffin presenting Faneuil topic.
Patrolman Hodgkins faced the Board on a charge of assaulting Cornelius Dunn, 15, with a police club on Oct 8 at B Street and West Broadway in Boston. Dunn and other boys testified the officer struck him on the right elbow. Hodgkins denied the allegation, saying boys harass him and he drives them off. The matter was taken under advisement.
Max Katz faced police court for making false statements when applying for Ida Insberg's marriage certificate after eloping from Lawrence to Merrimac on Oct. 31. Parents allege Ida is 17 years 9 months. Katz claimed she wrote 18. Case continued until Monday. Katz is 2 years of age.
Revenue from beer stamps for the five months ending November 30 in Hartford's internal revenue district will average about $7000 per month. If the rate continues to year end, June 30, 19%, the district’s revenue over 18% will exceed $75,000.
The article describes widespread fatigue and chills from cold air, with cold hands and feet, poor blood circulation, biliousness, nerves, backaches, headaches, and pale complexion. It warns the liver and kidneys are out of order and the overall condition is dangerously low.
An advertisement urges immediate action for pneumonia influenza or similar illnesses, recommending Warner's Safe Cure to build health, improve blood flow, and support liver and kidneys. It claims wide physician endorsement, superior efficacy for liver kidney and bladder issues, and urges avoiding inferior remedies due to cost and risk.
Annie Boothroyd remains in uncertain condition after the Wednesday evening assault in Amesbury. No arrests have been made and the case remains active with police continuing investigations.
Sunday services fill Boston churches with Salvation Army leader Mrs Ballington Booth headlining at New Old South Church at 8 am. Lectures and services follow across Tremont Temple, Harvard Street, Old South, Christ Church, John the Evangelist, First Methodist, and other venues with sermons, choir, and special guests including Col Eadie and Brig Brewer. Rentals and seating details offered for People’s Temple and other halls.
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