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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1895
Page
2
A reflective warning urges vigilance for health and early action against emerging illnesses. It stresses that years of sickness may cast a shadow, prompting readers to seek prompt medical attention before a longer health siege develops.
An advertisement extols Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy for fatigue headaches backaches debility and general run down health. It claims the tonic rebuilds the body purifies the blood and renews vitality inviting readers to improve their present and future by using the product.
The fishing schooner Ethel Maud from Boston arrived at T wharf with its ensign at half mast to honor four crew members lost during a Georges trip. A sudden snow squall in rough seas sank two dories after six boats reached the schooner. two more dories vanished with four men missing. The names include Michael Marr and Peter Donnelly of Lynn and Commercial Street, plus John McDonald of Prince Edward Island and an unnamed man. Mary Story was nearby and may have picked up two from the missing group. All four missing men were single.
In Chicago, John L. Sullivan spoke to reporters about his $2,000,000 career earnings since 1886 and joked about a potential benefit. He blamed Corbett and Fitzsimmons for harming boxing and teased a possible bout scenario, noting rivals like Dixon and Walcott as potential threats to rivals Erie and Ryan.
A brief illustrated caption recalls a royal anecdote about the Shah of Persia asking when he last visited Queen Victoria and a secretary reminding him it was the time he was compelled to bathe. The exchange, noted for its humor, reflects court humor and historical celebrity.
Teachers asked to contact T Metcalf Company at 39 Tremont Street to test free something considered advantageous to their interests.
The House debated impeaching Thomas F Bayard the US ambassador to Great Britain over public remarks in London and Boston criticizing US policy. A resolution was amended to remove impeachment language and adopted urging scrutiny of Bayards statements and possible recall.
In Washington on December 16 the Minnesota resolution favoring Olney arbitration was blocked in the Senate and sent to the judiciary committee. Hoar presented a memorial on anti lynching legislation for colored people in the South. Peiffer reported a bill on handling remains of lawmakers who die at the Capitol. Sherman urged currency regulation reform. Call proposed a resolution calling for peaceful or armed action to stop Armenian massacres and to establish an Armenian government, which was tabled. Cullom then spoke on the Monroe doctrine, urging congressional endorsement to prevent European colonial expansion in the Americas.
An old advertisement asserts improper digestion causes most suffering across blood liver stomach kidneys lungs nerves brain and skin. It promotes Puritana as a remedy to renew and strengthen the body.
An advertisement touts Puritana products as a complete system for health, claiming to nourish the stomach, revitalize blood and nerves, and restore strength. It offers a full treatment set for 1 and directs readers to contact Puritana Compound Co. in Concord, N. H. for purchase or order.
In a speech advocating decisive U S action, Mr Cullom urged Congress to declare the Monroe Doctrine firmly and end the cautious caveats. The resolution was referred to the foreign relations committee as the Senate adjourned for the day.
The President today sent to the Senate a list of promotions and appointments including Brigadier General Wesley Merritt to major general and Colonel Zenas Randall Bliss to brigadier general. The package covers officers from the Army and Navy with multiple brigadier general and major general nominations.
Key West reports that the Revenue Cutter Forward pursued a 600 ton yacht near Cape Sable, firing but gaining no response. A yawl with four men, one American, two Cubans and a Negro, was recovered and released. officials think the Cape Sable camp has been broken up and Enrique Collazo may command the expedition. News of a safe landing is awaited.
The Swallow, a whaling bark of Boston ownership and Edgartown command, departed New Bedford for a two and a half year cruise toward Tristan Da Cunha. She will visit Crozet and Falkland Islands before returning home by steamer. Crew numbered thirty six.
Boston University will stage the first Latin drama in its history, with Professor Thomas E. Lindsay directing the Caputi of Plautus for next term. Miss Lida S. Penfield, 34, has returned home to Oswego after visiting Boston friends. The Boston Union Philosophical Club met yesterday afternoon and Gamma Delta called a noon meeting to plan the Christmas spread.
The Boston Life Underwriters Associa tion entertained the medical examiners of that association at Youngs Hotel last evening. There were fifty persons present. The festivities were presided over by President C A Hopkins, and F C Samborn acted as secretary. The following participated in the post prandial exercises: Samuel J Elder, Frank Wells, Dr Frank B E Bundy, Boston, William A Dolen, Fall River, Dr Julian A Meade, Watertown.
The second session at Association Hall featured Hon Elbridge T Gerry on Child Saving and Prostitution read by Mrs Anna Rice Powell. Speakers addressed causes of childhood downfall including ignorance tenement life neglect of religion and immorality in public amusements.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Judge Gaskill sentenced Owen Hines to three years and Patrick J. O'Donnell to four years for breaking and entering. Bartholomew F. Ferris received two years for breaking and entering. David J. McDevitt of Chelsea was jailed one year for receiving stolen goods.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and Broadway extension city manufactures wringers mangles spring beds and car pet sweepers. Repairs offered for all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders. Telephone service Tremont.
Roland Reed performed at the Park last evening in The Politician and introduced city election era hits. May Irwin received many congratulatory letters for The Widow Jones. Clara Thropp and May Wilan headlined Bowery and Tremont acts. Electric nights at the Museum and Keith’s drew crowds with Burlesque and operatic offerings. Oriental Fantasists, Palace songs, and the Heart of the Sierras drew patrons amid election celebrations.
Thomas P. Proctor, a prominent Suffolk bar member, died suddenly at his Jamaica Plain home. Born June 27, 1831 in Chelmsford, he graduated from Harvard in 184 and the Harvard Law School in 1854 or 1856. He practiced in Boston, partnered with Warren and Brigham affiliates, with offices at 31 Pemberton Square. He belonged to the Union and Eliot clubs.
The New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad announced a wage raise today affecting seven or eight hundred employees west of New London. Freight brakemen will earn $2 per day, up from $1.90, and firemen rise to $2.19 from $2. The increase was unsolicited.
Five year old Wise Graham of Nashua Street Somerville was badly burned yesterday when he lit a candle and his clothing caught fire. He was taken to Somerville Hospital in be serious condition with burns to his clothes and body.
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