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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1893

Page

6

Governor Bingham Vermont Portrait and Paine's celery praise

The piece profiles Hon. William H. H. Bingham of Stowe a three time Democratic gubernatorial and two time congressional candidate and long time business director. It notes his energy stature and age and cites a letter praising Paine's celery compound for ten years of use citing increased vigor and recovery from overwork. It ends by extolling the remedy as the greatest of the age and a maker of well people.

William H. H. Bingham Stowe Vermont Congress Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Company National Life Insurance Company Central Vermont R. A Bingham Wells, Richardson & Co Paine

Arrest of Austrian-Born Thief Langey Known for Bold Stunts

Joseph C Keyser alias George Langey is under arrest at Station 3 on six charges after a West End spree of stealing clothing from boarding houses. Police traced him from landlady tips to his hiding spot behind stacked garments including two pairs of trousers and multiple coats.

Joseph C. Keyser George Langey Station 3 West Ad Joseph Austria West End West Cedar Street Abbott and Gilmore Burnett Rich Joy Street

Senate Confirms Multiple Nominations in Washington

The Senate confirmed several nominations including Charles W. Dabney Jr. of Tennessee as assistant secretary of agriculture Commodore Francis M. Ramsey as chief of the Bureau of Navigation Navy Department John R. Procter of Kentucky as civil service commissioner Eugene T. Chamberlain of New York as commissioner of navigation and William E. Cass as postmaster at Salem Massachusetts.

Washington Senate Charles W. Dabney, Jr Tennessee Francis M. Ramsey Bureau of Navigation Navy Department John R. Procter Kentucky Civil Service Eugene T. Chamberlain New York William E. Cass Salem Mass

Boston Fake Corpse Theft Tale Sparks Theories

A Boston newspaper column debunks a sensational tale claiming Herbert Dousman’s corpse was stolen by various mystic societies. It asserts no such man existed in Boston and that psychical groups have no interest in bodies, labeling the story a complete fabrication.

Boston Ambrose Bierce Edgar Allan Poe Sinnett Mme. Blavatsky Boston Psychological Institute Herbert Dousman Jackson Minn Society of Psychical Research New England Psychological Society Boston Theosophical Society Society For Histeric Culture Dousman Theosophists Psychists

Resignations Ordered for Twenty-Four Treasury Officers

Secretary Carlisle, by presidential direction, demanded the resignations of twenty four Treasury officials. The list includes mint superintendent O C Bosbyshell and collectors of customs in Tampa Beaufort Petersburg Perth Amboy Newport Somers Point Barnstable Albany and Newport among others.

Washington Carlisle Treasury Service O. C. Bosbyshell Philadelphia Joseph C. Biglin New York Joe F. Kimball Detroit Eben F. Rand Portland W. H. Alexander Lincoln Neb John J. Ridgeway Amor Smith, Jr Cincinnati Milton Weidler Internal Revenue District of Oregon John Ingle Evansville Ind Thomas J. Powers Theodore B. Willis E. R. Gunby Tampa Fila Robert Smalls Beaufort J. H. Devereaux Brunswick Robert Hancock, Jr Newberner C. J. Jefferson Jarrett Petersburg Thomas V. Cooper William J. Hopper Perth Amboy N. J John Price Somer's Point Barnstable Mass John H. Cozzens Newport R. I John M. Bayley Albany N. Y John Fektzenbatch

Sudden chills and the dangers of sudden warmth

An article warns that sudden warming from a warm room to cold air can injure the lungs and trigger fatal pneumonia in the elderly. It advises using a pure stimulant to restore circulation, cautioning against cheap substitutes, and promotes G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskeys as clean, aged products bottled by Chester H. Graves & Sons in Boston.

G. O. Taylor Chester H. Graves & Sons Boston Mass

Tempest Fends Off Cold Front in Harlem Opera Row

Marie Tempest again tops the front pages as a cold tempest disrupts a Harlem Opera House show. A heated dispute over costumes delays the act as tempers flare between Tempest, manager Hammerstein, and company members amid temperature woes and improvised undergarments.

New York Marie Tempest Dresden China Harlem Opera House Hammerstein Tempest Tommy Rot Miss Tempest Hopkins

Atchison Line to Pay Interest Says President

President J. W. Reinhart of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe says the general mortgage company will pay interest. He returned from Europe aboard the Teutonic which arrived this afternoon and stated the affairs are orderly.

New York Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Europe Teutonic General Mortgage

Voorhees's Silver Shapes New U S Coinage Bill

In Washington on December 14 Senator Voorhees introduced a bill for silver dollar coinage and retirement of small gold denominations, with provisions on bullion purchases, notes, and national bank denominations. The Senate also passed a repeal bill to allow pensions for disabled overseas retirees and adjourned after a brief executive session.

Washington Senate Vance Dem N. C Committee On Privileges and Elections House Messrs. Hoar Mitchell Higgins Chandler Voorhees Ind Committee On Finance Ysa Lundieioness Treasury United States

House Debates Postal Notes and Arizona Admission Delay

The House considers a joint commission report on executive departments. Section 1 abolishes postal notes as useless and Section 2 cuts fees to match express companies. An amendment fixes the law’s effective date to July 1 1804. Arizona admission bill stalls due to no quorum. roll call shows 170 present. call of the House yields 169 to 3 with no quorum. adjournment at 3 40 p m.

Dockery Dem Joint Commission Dingley Rep Wheeler Ala Arizona

McKane and four aides punished after Gravesend election

Justice Barnard convicting John Y. McKane Judge Newton and Election Inspectors Johnson Crandall and Cropsey orders each to pay a 250 dollar fine and serve thirty days in Kings County Jail. Lawyers plan stay and appeal as McKane vows no interview.

New York John Y. McKane Gravesend Barnard McKane Brooklyn Court House Newton Johnson Crandall Cropsey Kings County General I Catlin Supreme Court George W. Roderick Edward M. Grout Gaynor

Dr. David Thayer Dead Boston Physician Was Anti Slavery Figure

Dr. David Thayer M D a long time Boston homeopathic physician died yesterday at his Hotel Lafayette home. Born in 1818 at Braintree he joined anti slavery reform efforts and was expelled from Andover for attending a George Thompson lecture. Funeral from his Columbus Avenue residence Saturday at 2 PM.

David Thayer Boston Hotel Lafayette Columbus Avenue Braintree Andover George Thompson Thayer

Who Caused Hennessey’s Death Revealed

James J. Hennessey, brother of Eugene Hennessey killed by an elevator on Booth Street, says someone started the elevator while Eugene unloaded leather on the fourth floor. He was raised and fatally crushed. the initiator remains unknown.

James J. Hennessey Eugene Hennessey Booth Street Lante Eugene Iiett Ant

Roulette Strikes Rocks Off Nix's Mate in Tense Waters

The fishing schooner Roulette lies high on the island after striking the rocks near Nix's Mate in broad daylight. A northeast storm threatens further damage and high water may not lift her. Tugs Curlew and Morrison, plus Spragues' boats, failed to lighten her. Witnesses say she ran hard aground with all sails set, and is perilously perched as crews watch and await the next high tide.

Curlew Morrison Spragues Boston Yacht Agency R. B. Gardiner North Atlantic Steamship Company Nantucket Gardiner North Atlantic Line Camilla Emily Burmah Java Standard Sugar Refining Company Furness Company Lombard & Co Furness Charles Davenport Mystic Wharf Longfellow

Rio Janeiro reports banco headship declined amid blockade

News from Rio Janeiro says Mello Franco declined to accept leadership of the Banco da Republica. The government has dismissed General Argollo from command of the fifth military district. Because of renewed blockade, ships cannot unload cargoes and business is suspended.

Buenos Ayres Rio Janeiro Mello Franco Banco da Republica Argollo

How a Boston shopper finesses bargains at Wilson Bros

A Boston woman reveals a method to stretch a dollar during Christmas by buying at Wilson Bros Tremont Row. She notes clear pricing, a large stock of jewelry and silverware, and the store's own factory producing many items. She praises polite clerks and plans more purchases.

Boston Post Mark Downs Cardiff Nick Ann Uptown Wilson Bros Tremont Row Jewellers Quittie Kinlan

World Fair mystery over $40,000 check in Gould Nicolaus case

At the World’s Fair Howard Gould allegedly gave Mrs. Zella Nicolaus a $40,000 check tied to his father’s estate. George Gould stopped payment and alleged fraud while Zella pressed for payment. Howard and Zella argued, with lawyers and officials involved, as reports of European travel and guardianship disputes circulated.

New York the Post George Gould Zella Nicolaus Nicolaus Chicago George Zella Howard Byrnes Howard Gould Sturtevant House St. James Hotel St. James

Latin School Declamation and Parede Event

This morning at 10 o'clock a public declamation will be held at the Latin School located on Warren Avenue and Dartmouth Street. After the declamation a parede will follow under the command of Lieutenant Rauch.

Latin School Warren Avenue Dartmouth Street Rauch

Roxbury Military Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Roxbury Military Historical Society held its annual meeting at the Roxbury Horse Guards armory. Officers elected include Colonel Horace T. Rockwell as president and Brigadier-Generals Isaac Burrell and M A M Dudley as vice presidents.

Roxbury Military Society Roxbury Military Historical Society Roxbury Horse Guards Horace T. Rockwell Isaac 8. Burrell M.A. M. Dudley Edward Wyman Isaac P. Gragg John A. Scott Thomas E. Spear Isaac FP. Grage L. Foster Morse O. D. Greene John M. Marston Augustus P. Calder Thomas R. Mathews Edward B. Reynolds J. Austin Rogers Henry A. May Joseph Warren Bunker Hill Fame Warren Street

Change at Danbury Lockout Persists

Danbury Connecticut December 14 There is no change in the lockout with both sides firm. Brothwell & Co will reopen Monday as an independent shop Bellaire Lurch Co will reopen Monday as a union shop but the hatters executive committee will not permit old employees to return except under conditions Judd & Dunning Bethel hatting firm discharged finishers after a price dispute about rescinding About fifty men are out while others may leave in sympathy The firm employs 200 workers This trouble is not connected with the Danbury lockout.

Danbury, Conn Brothwell & Co Bellaire, Lurch & Co Hatters Judd & Dunning Bethel

Free soup days begin at Colum bian temperance restaurant

Newburyport reports two free soup days weekly at the Colum bian temperance restaurant to aid the deserving poor vouched for by the police department. Butchers and grocers have joined the effort, which begins today.

Newburyport Columbian Temperance Restaurant

Strikers Seek City Aid as Relief Petition Circulated

Unemployed Olneyville operatives plan to appeal to the public poor department for relief. A petition to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen is being circulated, claiming private charity is no longer enough. Chairman McGuy says funds from Woon socket exceed $300 and weekly aid is promised. He cites Fletcher management lockout as sparking sympathy and aid promises. A public manifesto is in preparation.

Providence Olneyville McGuy Woonsocket Fletcher Management

Hole in Skull Marks East Boston Assault Case

William H. Hughes and W. J. Ryan appeared in Municipal Court East Boston to answer assault charges in the case of James H. Lewis of East Boston. The case was continued for a week to await Lewis's condition. Each defendant was held on 1000 bond. Lewis sustaining a hole in the skull base but doctors note low recovery odds. he shows some improvement at City Hospital.

William H. Hughes W. J. Ryan James H. Lewis East Boston Lewis City Hospital

Pony Moore to Back Charlie Mitchell in Jacksonville Fight

Pony Moore father in law of Charlie Mitchell will travel to Jacksonville on January 4 to witness the bout between Mitchell and Corbett and will back Mitchell to the amount of winnings anticipated.

London Pony” Moore Charlie Mitchell United States Jacksonville Fla Mitchell Corbett Cee

Banquet and Reading Lamps on Gallery Floor Display

The gallery floor presents Banquet Lamps Reading Lamps and Drawing-room Lamps for Christmas and wedding gifts. Designs include foreign and American items with central draft founts, Persian silk shades, Royal Worcester porcelain decorations, and over five hundred lamp varieties at fixed prices. Safer than gas and easier on the eyes.

Royal Worcester

Also Mentioned on This Page

GOV W. H. H. Bingham THE Scott Scott Bowne N.Y AM P. Con Buy Styles Pearl St Edward Miller &Co Meriden, Conn Atchison WI Indiana BIG Dollars Legal Tender Willie, “the Wanderer William Willie Will Yakee Wheavordd Vwankee Mfc. CO Summer St M’kane Hennessey Ulster Washburn Credit CO Washington &T Jordan, Marsh & Co F. Washburn King of Credit Men Gould Abe Hummel Toto Guardian al Rahman Abraham Howe George Washington Ehe Angel Ward Danbury K'Ng Rockford, Ill Standard Clothing Co Hamilton Washington Street Herman Winter Minot Nickerson J. S. Paine & Co Herman Charlie Ireland Dublin Cork
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