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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1896

Page

5

The Favorite Prescription medical promotion for motherhood health

A health promo urging women to study feminine physiology and use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to prevent barrier of childbirth pain and weakness. It claims the medicine cures organ weakness, improves pregnancy comfort, and supports baby health with testimonials and a note about Dr. Pierce of Buffalo.

R. V. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y Frederick Frederick S. Second St Camden N. J

112 year old retired valet Jefferson McKinley dies in Great Barrington

Jefferson McKinley aged 112 died in Great Barrington after a long life from slavery in North Carolina to freedom in Massachusetts. He served as cook for the 49th Massachusetts Regiment and later became a respected resident owning two houses and entertaining locals with life stories. His funeral will be held Wednesday at the A. M. E. Zion Church he helped build.

Great Barrington Jefferson McKinley North Carolina Walker Louisiana Forty-Ninth Massachusetts Regiment A. M. E. Zion Church

Cuba Recognition Debate Roils Senate Over Cuban Independence

The Cameron resolution to acknowledge Cuban independence is reported to the Senate with a detailed memo on intervention history. Senate members debate constitutional powers and potential actions while House and committee reports trend toward backing limited intervention and printing the resolution.

Poland Spain Congress Cameron Hill Dem N. Y Committee On Foreign Relations Morgan Mr. West United States West Cuba Mr. Hill Bacon Chilton Tex Call Secretary of State Senate Ceuta Cetua State Department

Caviare Floated After Grounding At Wood End Cape Cod

The fishing schooner Caviare, ashore at Wood End, Cape Cod, was floated Sunday and towed to Gloucester by tug A. W. Chesterton. Captain Nugent reports a slight leak and recalls a near miss with the naphtha launch Kavenwood on Friday afternoon.

Caviare Wood End Cape Cod Gloucester A. W. Chesterton Jack” Nugent Nugent Provincetown Sheldon Florida Higgins Borderer London Furness South America John F. Nickerson Cape Verde Islands Joe Kemp Vesta Elsie George Greenfield Jacob G. Neatie Canada Warren Line Liverpool G. de Zaldo New York McColl Pascagoula Jersey Carinthia Cunard Line T Wharf Nellie G. Thurston Grayling Sarah H. Prior Prior Dory Dorchester Baltimore Norfolk Providence Sea Bird South Boston

Prisoners Sentenced in Superior Court to Reformatories

In Superior Court Judge Bond sentenced Joseph F. Averill to five years and Frederick W. Wilson to four years for forging merchandise orders. Both had prior reformatory imprisonment. John G. Case received Massachusetts Reformatory confinement for larceny of 3600 shoe sales valued at $700, belonging to Nathaniel F. Thayer.

Fatal Bucket Accident at Cedar and Columbus

Nicholas Rich aged 28 working for contractor Hugh Nawn was killed instantly when an iron bucket fell from a rope breaking while hoisting earth from an excavation at the Cedar street and Columbus avenue junction. He lived at 114 Prince Street.

Nicholas Rich Hugh Nawn Cedar Street Columbus Avenue Prince Street

Millionaire Treasurer Miles Under Pursuit In Bank Fraud Case

Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company filed a 50 000 attachment against banks and individuals in Superior Court during the March term. Treasurer Frank C. Miles admitted guilt in a letter and described sugar and other investments as the source of defalcations. Police broadcast his likeness to major cities as Chief Watts warns Miles may be near Boston, with his Beacon Street home now deserted and his wife ill.

Frank C. Miles Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Company Solomon Lincoln East Boston Savings Bank National Bank of the Commonwealth Globe National Bank National Bank of the Republic the Boston National Bank the New England National Bank Gage & Felton Priest Priest, Page & Co Howe Scale Company Miles Stone Watts Post Canada Union Club Park Street George S. Hale Walter I. Jones John F. Tyler James H. Young Trust Company North Londonderry Widlard

Three Women Arrested for Shoplifting in City Stores

Three women were taken to police headquarters on shoplifting charges by Inspectors Knox and Douglass. Kate Neal, of Lynn, allegedly stole a clock a lamp jewelry and other items from Jordan Marsh Co. Ann Small, residence listed as the city, is accused of taking slippers and small wares from Houghton Dutton Co. Julia Collins of Charlestown is alleged to have taken pocketbooks and handkerchiefs from the same store. All will appear in court today.

Knox Douglass Kate Neal Lynn Jordan, Marsh & Co Ann Small Houghton & Dutton Julia Collins Charlestown

Three Irish Donkeys Arrive From Waterford on Tauric

Three Irish donkeys from Waterford Ireland arrive aboard the steamer Tauric as a Christmas gift to James Butler a New York wholesale grocer. The animals eight hands high are to be driven by Butler's children to his Fairview New York farm next summer.

Tauric Waterford Ireland William F. Hearn James Butler Greenwich Street New York City Mr. Butler Fairview N. Y

Remarkable Cloak Deptine at Thomas O'Callaghan Co

January speculation gave way to solid results as Jere J. O Callaghan led the cloak department to top trade standing. The store highlights vast novelties and value per penny with expert garment design knowledge and prompt patron service. Expansions include a long gallery, fur displays, and a children’s corner for affordable stylish fittings.

Jere J. O'Callaghan Thomas O Jere O'Callaghan

Tin plate usage for ENAMELINE tins exceeds five tons daily

The article notes that more than five tons of American tin plate are used daily in manufacturing tin boxes for ENAMELINE, indicating a high production rate and material demand for the product.

Subway Lease Sparks Debate at Transit Hearing

A Boston hearing on the Transit Commission and West End street railway lease for the subway drew lawyers and officials including Ex Mayor Matthews and Solomon Lincoln. Critics argued the contract grants an exclusive twenty year monopoly. The session adjourned to Wednesday morning for further consideration.

Transit Commission West End Street Railway Board of Railroad Commissioners Little West End Prentiss Cummings G. F. Williams LL. D. Brandeis Thomas Ll. Livermore E. L. Sprague James H. Mellen Worcester Solomon Lincoln E. H. Filene Matthews Tremont Street Subway Commission Sanford Goodwin Boston Francis A. Walker Alexander Corcoran John Lowell Louis D. Brandeis Railroad Commission George Fred Williams Dedham Sttreets Williams Mupolic Commission Edward A. Filene

Mechanic Hears Salve Claim as Pain Killer

A mechanic testifies about a product named Salvation Ol said to kill pain and provide relief. He notes belief in its effectiveness but offers no medical endorsement or proof.

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