The Man They Write To A Buffalo Doctor Exposed
A long critique of advertising tactics around medical writers and doctors, focusing on Dr. Pierce of Buffalo. It argues male doctors educate women while advertisers misrepresent expertise, praises Pierce’s ethics, free letters, and his World’s Dispensary system. It notes Pierce’s Senate service and acclaim by President Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Thom
Hie
Retter
Pierce
Perce
Somone
Woma
Fac
Becaue
Doctor Pierce
de. Pierce
Piercea
Dr. Pierce
United States
Tfotel and Surgical Institute
Pierca
Congvass
Vr. Pierce
Carfield
Secretary Gage Urges Ocean Mail Law Changes and Currency Reform
In his annual report Secretary Gage proposes remodelling the 1891 ocean mail act, graded bounties for American vessels, extended use of foreign-built ship registry, higher tonnage taxes, and limits on trade with Puerto Rico and Hawaii. He notes U S merchant marine totals, discusses currency in Puerto Rico, bond issues risk, and urges currency and banking reform with 1898 receipts at $494,333,953.75 and a projected 1900 deficit of $30,048,378.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gage
Tee Sea
St. Louis
St. Paul
New York
Paris
London
Liverpool
Hamburg
United States
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Portland Seen In Storm Before Destruction
Captain Michael Hogan and crew of the Ruth M. Martin claim they sighted the steamer Portland during a hurricane near Highland Light. They watched a large side-wheel steamer and a possible Baltimore company propeller not answering calls as their vessel headed for Long Wharf for repairs. The sighting remains unconfirmed amid other ships in distress vicinity, with Pentagoet also a possibility.
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Michael Hogan
Ruth M. Martin
Portland
Highland Light
Baltimore Company
Long Wharf
Hogan
Leeward
Pentagoet
New York
Bangor
Along the Water Front Prominent Marine News Report
The clip details vessels and events tied to winter storms. The Ohio may leave Simp son’s drydock for New York for repairs. The Juniata was sold at auction on Scituate beach. Haddock and cod landings quoted with prices. Dorchester and Emma W. Dyer movements noted. Steamer Cynthiana leaves for Manchester, Eng. and George A. Chaffee at Pigeon Cove underwriters. Also sale notice for Chicago Fort Madison and Des Moines Railway property in Fort Madison Iowa set for January 4, 1899.
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Ohio
Simpson
New York
Robert Corey
Juniata
Scituate Beach
W. H. Burke
Scituate
Lincoln
Bath
Florida
Dorchester
Merchants’ & Miners’ Transportation Company
Emma W. Dyer
Cape Cod
D. P. W. Parker
Ryan
Herman Winter
Ruth M. Martin
Cgeorges
Cynthiana
Manchester
Eng
George A. Chaffee
Boston
Gloucester
Cape Ann
Pigeon Cove
Richard Quick
Carrie A. Lane
Pacific
Sewall
Henry Villard
Tacoma
Queenstown
State of Maine
Curtis
Manila
Dorchester Flomine
Cunningham
Chicago, Fort Madison and Des Moines
Circuit Court of the United States
Southern District of Iowa
Eastern Division
American Loan and Trust Company
Chicago
Fort Madison
Lee
State of Iowa
Lee, Henry, van Buren, Jefferson
Wapello
Ottumwa
Defendant Railway Company
Massachusetts
Illinois
Chicao
Des Moines
A&ec
Chicago, Fort Madison and
Des Moines Railway Company
Railway Company
Washington I. Babb
Chancery
Iowa
Washington I. Babdb
George B. Stewart
Elmer P. Howe
State St
Free Chamber Music Concert Tickets at South Boston Hall
The Municipal String Quartet and soprano Miss Mary Biffin perform tonight at the &t. Augustine School Hall in South Boston. Tickets are available at Falvey's drug store, Dy er's shoe store, Standard drug store, and local pastors. un-ticketed attendees will be admitted after the first piece on the program.
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the &T. Augustine School Hall
South Boston
Municipal String Quartet
Mary Biffin
Falvey’s Drug Store
Broadway
Dyer’s Shoe Store
Standard Drug Store
Corner KE
Seventh Streets
The
Music Commission
Public forum favored over trade schools in union letter
D D Driscoll of the Central Labor Union cites a letter from James H Doyle endorsing a public lyceum for city instruction. He aligns with Mayor Quincy’s message to the Board of Aldermen on the subject. Ninth Massachusetts Regiment furloughed men ordered to report for instructions to claim unpaid balances from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Driscoll
Central Labor Union
Franklin
Quincy
Board of Aldermen
James H. Doyle
Ninth Massachusetts Regiment
United States Service
Ship W. H. Starbuck burned at sea off Hawaii
The W. H. Starbuck burned to the waterline on November 5 while en route from Port Blakeley to South Africa with lumber. Captain McDonald, his wife, the first mate, nine crew members, and three babies reached Hookena after three days in small boats. One boat capsized, the cook was lost. a later storm caused the second mate to vanish.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Maunaloo
W. H. Starbuck
Port Blakeley
South Africa
McDonald
Hookena
Banks's lumber wharf in Fast Boston rescue at sea
A man named John Humphrey fell overboard in a fit and was rescued by Captain Clawson after a hard struggle. A shifting wind drove the harbor fleet of storm bound tugs and sailing vessels, including THE LANDSMAN, farther out to sea.
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Banks
Boston
Glawson
John Humphrey
Clawson
Landsman
Houghton and Dutton's Modern Store Attracts Holiday Buyers
A Wonderful store visit highlights the progress in business circles at the modern Houghton and Dutton shop. The thoroughly equipped premises offer something for all ages during the busy holiday season as competition intensifies to draw shoppers.
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Houghton & Dutton’s
Houghton & Dutton
Retried Trial Looms In Moore Hypnotic Eyes Case
NEW YORK December 6 The famous Moore case likely to be retried after a deadlocked jury voting seven to five for conviction. Prosecutors accuse possible tampering and question the hypnotic eye claim. The court, defense, and observers note prior trials and potential precautions for the new panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moore
Goff
Martin Mahon
Gardiner
Houghton & Dutton’s Growth Lights City Shops
The Houghton and Dutton firm, expanding across Tremont and Beacon streets, has grown from ten clerks to sixteen hundred, occupying nine floors with departments from groceries to furniture. A Santa Claus office invites children and letters, while the new meat and provision department showcases modern cold storage and daily ton sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton & Dutton
Pavilion
Tremont Street
Beacon Street
Congregational Society
Peacon Street
Santa Claus
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the Man
Dr. RV
Boman
Os Bielea
Hn, TH
Hua Dit
Secretary of Treasury
Congress
Treasury
District of Columbia
Es Escadi Ince
Sk Svapina Lenenes
Postal
Eee
SCH. R. M. Martin
Franklin Fund
Mrs. Moore
Tiny
MclIntyre
McIntyre
Levy
Jules Dimitri Alexandroviteh
Comte de Agreneff
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