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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1895

Page

2

Pleasantries and Rules Battle in City Council Debate

Joyful banter filled a crowded council chamber as members teased each other over proposed rules. The lengthy discussion centered on Rule 12 about special committees and later Rule 44 governing carriage hire vouchers and meal expenses.

Common Council Colry Colby Committee On Rules Committee On Judiciary Leary Municipal League Haley Ward 3 Mr. Colby Bunco Ward Briggs Connorton Coves Foster Ward 9

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Cleanse Cure

Sarsaparilla is described as directly affecting the blood through its unique combination and process, claimed to be the secret to treating diseases linked to blood origin such as scrofula and rheumatism. The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as effective therapy.

Hood

Carriage rule battle sparks council debate and vote

The council debated Rule 44 on carriage allowances amid calls to treat expenses as salaries. Members cited past audits showing varied spending by ward 17 committees, with figures ranging from 24 to 150 and a total per member of 184 to 292. After speeches, the measure passed 36 to 22, keeping Rule 44 intact as originally drawn.

Lane Ward 17 King Ward 8 Colby Siehng Woods Fields McGuire Haley Briggs O’callaghan Miller Callahan Norris

All Diseases of Men at Parker Medical Institute

Exhausted vitality nervous and physical debility premature decline varicocele atrophy and related ills treated at the Peardy Medical Institute Boston Mass Established 32 years Dr W H Parker M D consulting physician Thirty two years practice awarded a gold medal by the National Medical Association with endorsements available for free prospectus and testimonials by letter or in person 9 to 6 Sundays 11 to 1.

Peardy Medical Institute Bulfinch St Boston Mass W. H. Parker National Medical Association Parker

American Wringer Co Wringers and Sweepers Grinder

The American Wringer Co at 13 and 15 Broadway extension, city manufacturers of wringers, mangles, spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs offered for all wringers and sweepers. Mail orders and telephone requests to Tremont 74 attend promptly.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension Tremont

Reverend Gordon Survives Critical Illness at Home

The Rev. A J Gordon of Clarendon Street Baptist Church has recovered from a severe bronchial seizure and pulmonary troubles after a night of delirium at his West Brookline Street home. Dr. J B Bell said he is now out of danger, following weeks of illness and a public mission address on Bromfield Street.

A. J. Gordon D. D Clarendon Street Baptist Church J. B. Bell Dr. Gordon Lnst Young Men's Social Union Wesley Hall Bromfield Street Gordon West Brookline Street Bell Post J. A. McElwaine Chandler Street Baron Stow Clarendon Street

Lilla Vane Married Wealthy New York Resident in Yonkers

Dramatic circles discuss the marriage of actress Lilla Vane to George E. Goodrich a wealthy New York resident. They wed recently at the Hartians home in Yonkers after meeting on a Europe voyage last June. Vane rose to prominence in Shenandoah and worked with Nat Goodwin and Frohman on Boston stage productions.

Samuel Pratt King Buffalo Miss Vane Goodrich Mrs. Goodrich New York Lilla Vane George E. Goodrich Yonkers WS. Hartians Europe Nat Goodwin Mr. Goodrich Bronson Howard Charles Frohman Boston Columbia Alf

Formal opening of Boston Public Library to visitors

Boston's new Public Library opened for an official inspection yesterday with 300 to 400 invited guests viewing the building from 10 to 2. Prominent figures toured Bates Hall and the main stairway, admiring olive green velvet walls, white and gold panels, a Florentine fireplace, and a display including Joshua Bates’s portrait and a silver lamp. The building will be open to the public for one week with guided access to various rooms and features.

Boston Trustees’ Room Bates Hall Blagden Street Joshua Bates Old State St. Gaudens

Doctor H C Woods Attempted Suicide at Leeds Street Home

Discouraged by domestic troubles Dr H C Woods, a young physician recently in practice, tried to take his life with a razor at 13 Leeds street. Family arriving thwarted his act. he survived, later telling the Post he felt well and did not wish to discuss family causes.

H. C. Woods Leeds Street Post

Portuguese Benevolent Union of Boston Holds Third Birthday

More than 200 members and families attended Red Men Hall for the Portuguese Benevolent Union of Boston anniversary event. Dr. F. M. Salles spoke for the group, with remarks from Rev. Antonio J. Pimental, Rev. Sefferino G. Soares, M. J. De Arellar, ex-President E. R. Felix, and Anthony Williams. Ex-President Ignacio Soares served as marshal. all Portuguese societies in New England were represented.

Portuguese Benevolent Union of Boston Red Men’s Hall F. M. Salles Antonio J. Pimental Sefferino G. Soares M. J. de Arellar E. R. Felix Anthony Williams Ignacio Soares New England

For Over Eighty Years Its Own Intrinsic Merit

The passage extols a remedy with over eighty years of proven merit and excellence. It asserts generations have relied on it as a valuable inheritance for family use, suggesting its extraordinary value and enduring trust.

National finance crisis urged in Senate address

The speaker appeals for immediate money to save the country from disaster, arguing against delays as March 3 approaches. Senator Teller questions Treasury revenue statements, while Mr. Gorman declines to discuss the point, and the Senate adjourns.

Treasury Teller Colorado Gorman Secretary of the Treasury Senate

Boston Chamber of Commerce endorses President's monetary policy

The Boston Chamber of Commerce met in a special session and unanimously endorsed the President's message, urging Congress to act promptly. Ex-President Kemble and other leaders urged support for a sound monetary system, urging Massachusetts Representatives to focus on the issue without party considerations.

Boston Chamber of Commerce W. F. Robinson Edward Kemble Chamber Boston Mass Congress Massachusetts Senate House Kemble Cleveland Goodwin H. T. Slayton Manchester N. H J. R. Leeson Jerome Jones Thomas N. Hart J. M. Upton Hart National Board of Trade Washington

Nevada Senator Arrives. Voorhees Bill Advance Likely

Senator Jones of Nevada arrived in Washington this morning and went to the Capitol at 1 o clock. His presence breaks the tie in the finance committee and will enable the committee to report the Voorhees bill with the unlimited coinage of silver attachment. No special meeting has been called.

Washington Jones Nevada Capitol Voorhees

Recalled Speaker Crisp Trials in House Debates

The House met at 11 o clock with under twenty members present to greet Speaker Crisp after ten days of rest. At noon the House entered committee of the whole to discuss the Reilly Pacific railroad debt-refunding bill, but the committee rose without action and the House adjourned.

Washington House Crisp Reilly Pacific Railroad

Treasury January receipts and expenditures report

Treasury receipts for January totaled 28 million dollars, over six million higher than December. Expenditures in January reached 34.5 million dollars, about six point seven million dollars more than receipts, leaving a net excess of spending.

Washington Treasury

Treasury gold withdrawals shrink reserve to 2 361.96 million

Washington on January 31 reports Treasury gold stock falling to 2 361.96 million after today's withdrawals totaling 2 377 000 in New York and 100 000 in Chicago. export demand consumed 1 920 000 of New York withdrawals.

Washington Treasury New York Chicago

Free Medical Services Offered by Dewey Medical Co.

The Dewey Medical Co at 74 Boylston Street Room 7 and 8 offers free medical services for all diseases. Examinations and treatments are provided at no charge with hours 9 to 1 p.m., 2 to 5, and 6 to 8 p.m., and Sundays 10 to 24.

Dewey Medical Co Boylston Street

Ten Thousand Dollar Blaze Damages Four Story Brick Building

A fire last night at 28 1 2 to 40 Beach street caused about 10000 in damage to a brick structure. William Barry alerted authorities from Box 54 as flames swept the upper floors and stairways. Firemen fought through water damage and smoke, with most loss in the hall and stair cores. Several tenants including C H McKenney & Co Leach Greene Miller Whalen faced heavy water losses while the owners, the Carlt heirs, faced total loss estimates around 8000.

Beach Street William Barry C. H. McKenney & Co Leach & Greene Star Filter Company Miller & Whalen Carlt Heirs

Professor Shaler named to test coin weight at mints

Washington January 1 1894 Professor Nathaniel S Shaler of Cambridge Mass has been named by the President as one of the commissioners to test and examine the weight and fineness of coins reserved at the mints during 1894 under Revised Statutes Section 947.

Washington Nathaniel S. Shaler Cambridge Mass

Noted Harvard Geologist Nathaniel S Shaler Praised

Nathaniel S Shaler, S D, eminent geologist and mineralogist, is professor of geology at Harvard University and dean of the Lawrence Scientific School. His researches place him among Harvard’s foremost scholars and his leadership has expanded scientific instruction and literature through his effective administration.

Nathaniel S. Shaler S. D Harvard University Lawrence Scientific School Harvard

Massachusetts Benefit Life Association 1894 annual report

The Massachusetts Benefit Life Association reports 1894 member count 39,880 with $106,889,445 in force insurance. In 1894 11,667 policies were written totaling $18,322,700 in new coverage. Dividends paid to policy holders amounted to $175,539.21. Surplus fund stands at $1,085,510.11 and losses paid since formation total $10,152,535.97. The office is in Exchange building No 58 State street.

Massachusetts Benefit Life Association Exchange Building State Street

Real estate deals in Roxbury and Dorchester realty notes

John B Fitzpatrick sells to John J Hanley a 4261 square foot Abbotsford Street lot in Roxbury for owner’s residence. Fannie S Woodruff sells to Henry Pfaff Jr a colonial house and 26089 square feet at Lanark Kilsyth Brighton assessed 21100. Sarah J Lougee sells to L M Merrill trustee brick dwelling 2300 feet at 16 Somerset assessed 32000. Emma A Holway sells to Caroline S Bates swell front brick house 97 Falmouth assessed 3200. J S Cunningham sells to B Rockwell seven lots 27353 square feet Hartford Cunningham terrace Dorchester for 5703. Susan B Cabot buys from J M Little estate Bumstead Court near Boylston 976 square feet assessed 12 per sq ft.

John B. Fitzpatrick John J. Hanley James Mulcahey Abbotsford Street Roxbury Pfaff Fannie S. Woodruff Henry Pfaff, Jr Lanark Kilsyth Roads Brighton Sarah J. Lougee L. M. Merrill Somerset Street Emma A. Holway Caroline S. Bates Falmouth Street J. S. Cunningham B. Rockwell Hartford Cunningham Terrace Dorchester Susan B. Cabot J. M. Little Bumstead Court Boylston Street

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