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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1897

Page

6

The Science of Life ad from the Peabody Institute Excerpt

A promotional pamphlet touts The Science of Life or Self-Preservation a medical treatise by a renowned Harvard trained physician. It highlights exhaustive analyses of vitality debility and youth errors with testimonials from Medical Review and Boston Herald. Consultation offered daily in Boston Massachusetts.

Peabody Medical Institute Medical Review Boston Herald England Harvard Medical College Massachusetts Volunteers America National Medical Association College of Physicians and Surgeons P. O. Box Boston Mass

Rush For Work As City Sees 2000 Apply For 500 Jobs

In the civil service offices yesterd ay a surge of nearly two thousand applicants vied for five hundred vacancies. Applicants were vouched for by citizens and divided into five squads for daily selection. Most seek steady street cleaning and sanitary work, with about ten percent previously employed in related roles. One man was rejected for age. a repetition of registration is expected today.

Civil Service Commissioners Hicks Mucker West End

Jamaica Plain Jamaica Club liquor license letters clash

Governor Wolcott and Rev. Charles L. Morgan clash over Jamaica Plain liquor license letters. The exchange centers on public correspondence and requests for a personal interview to resolve what Morgan calls a grave matter. Both sides publish letters criticizing procedures and urging a clear response from police commissioners.

Wolcott Jamaica Club Charles L. Morgan Central Congregational Church of Jamaica Plain Mr. Morgan State House

Along the Water Front in Harbor Notes and Sailor News

A Nor wegian steamer Banan arrived with 9940 bags of sugar. The Italian brig Anita S reported sighted on Jan 10 with all aboard safe. Commodore Tilton received a chair gift at the Custom House. Rumor claims Captain Trant may retire after forty years. Bark Isaac Jackson wrecked on Pasque Island, breaking in two, with wreckage seen in Vineyard Sound. The Landsman.

Henry Drysdale St. Lucia Banan Anita S Rosa Paysandu Baltimore Henry Tilton Marine Division Custom House W. W.W. Trant Cestrian Leyland Isaac Jackson Bonaire Pasque Island

Alland Bros. Haircutters Seats 13 Years in Boston Area

Gentlemen seeking stylish haircutting and beard trimming can be served at Alland Bros at 19 Tremont Row Boston. The shop has offered quality grooming for 13 years near Harvard Tufts College and Boston University.

Alland Bros Tremont Row Harvard Tufts College Boston University School of Technology

Alderman Berwin's Gift and Relief Meeting Report

The Ladies' City Relief Fund held a meeting at Parker House to aid Boston unemployed. Mrs. Ritchie urged relief, noting widespread work shortages and the risk of pauper status for applicants. Donations may go to J A Brackett or Mrs Ritche, with Alderman Berwin contributing a month's salary.

Ladies’ City Relief Fund Boston Parker House John Ritchie, Jr Fisher Ames J. S. Howe Haseltine Noyes Smyser Armenia India J. A. Brackett Congress Street Alfred T. Turner, Esq J. Q. A. Brackett

Policeman Fitzgerald On Trial For Alleged Assault

Reserve Officer Patrick J. Fitzgerald of Division 4 faced a trial before Chairman Martin as a witness testified he did not strike Bassett who fell through a window at 29 Kirkland street. Bassett reportedly offered payoff demands and a lawyer sought $200. Two women testified Bassett offered them money to testify. General Martin reserved judgment.

Patrick J. Fitzgerald Division 4 Martin Board of Police H. G. Bassett Dorchester Street Kirkland Street Bassett Fitzgerald Station 4 General Martin

Moody's Boston Sermon On Seek Ye The Lord

Moody directed Tremont Temple crowds to examine their motives at a Boston afternoon meeting on the second coming of Christ. He warned against half hearted faith, urged seeking God with earnest effort, and contrasted worldly aims with eternal life while illustrating with a diamond reward. The session closed with an after meeting to settle the question.

Mr. Moody Jesus Christ Lord Professor Towner B. W. Ward Moody Boston John Andrew Neighbor Tremont Temple Palestine God Bryan White House McKinley Kingdom of God Dr. Lorimer

Moody Attacks Modern Vice in Morning Meeting

The minister denounces theatre on the Sabbath and moral laxity in cities like Chicago and New York. He cites worldly pursuit of honor, urges faith in Christ's return, and praises enduring crowns of glory over earthly fame. He says form without faith plagues the nation and endorses a strict stance against wine, cards, dancing, and theatre.

Christ Satan Mr. Moody Paul Timothy Cleveland McKinley

Moody to a critic

President Jordan of Stanford University condemned religious revivals as self indulgent drunkenness. Moody rejected the charge saying Jordan is a straw man and defending revival as a need in California while praising the lasting value of Paul’s letters.

Jordan Stanford University California Moody Paul Boston

Bradley Martin Ball Preparations At Waldorf

The Bradley Martin ball at the Waldorf on February 10 proceeds with lavish planning. Mrs. Bradley Martin oversees final details including pale pink decor, Louis XVI garlands, ivy niches, and morning-glory lighting. Supper runs midnight to 4 am on 150 tables trimmed with American beauty roses. 400 carriages are ordered to ensure smooth visitor flow.

New York Bradley Martin the Waldorf Waldorf Washington Philadelphia Barker Small Boldt Astor Ogden Mills Frederic Bronson Daisy Post Bradley Martin, Jr Post Posts Martins

George Fred Williams on Democratic State Committee

George Fred Williams commented on the new order in the Democratic State committee saying he was not surprised by the outcome. He warned that Boston’s machine must face consequences if it continues the struggle and noted the election of Paine and Cusick as vice-chairmen does not alter the dispute with Bryan supporters and the Chicago platform.

George Fred Williams Democratic State Committee Boston Williams Messrs. Paine and Cusick Bryan Chicago

Market Reacts Amid Copper Selloff and Tamarack Fire News

Tuesday market waves hit Hodges & Co failure as copper shares slide on weak leaders and a Tamarack mine fire. Debates over dividends, calls, and rising London copper support offset by declines in New York New Haven Hartford and several copper stocks.

Messrs. E. C. Hodges & Co Tamarack Thomas W. Lawson Messrs. E. E. Leland & Co North Tamarack Boston Financial News Father Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Kearsarge Osceola Centennial Old Dominion Montana Butte Bears London Butte & Roston International Reece Button Hole United States Oil Standard Oil United States Oil Company Standard Oil Company New York New Haven & Hartford

Receiver of Easter Mutual Appointed

Fred H. Kidder was yesterday appointed receiver of the Eastern Mutual Fire Insurance Company in the case Insurance Commissioner Merrill vs. the Eastern Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The appointment followed a defendant driven move to avoid assessments on policy holders after industry concerns about mutual fire insurers.

Fred H. Kidder Merrill Eastern Mutual Fire Insurance Company Suffolk County Supreme Court Tech Mutual Fire Insurance Companies

Shuman & Co Cut Price Clearing Sale On Ulster Coat

Messrs. A. Shuman & Co offer all odds and ends across departments clothes shoes and furnishings in a week long sale. A highlighted bargain is the McAllister medium weight ulster priced at 15 dollars appealing for inspection.

Messrs. A. Shuman & Co McAllister Ulster

Trains Schedules From Union Station Boston Westward

Western and Eastern Divisions list departures from Union Station Boston with multiple times for PORTLAND Augusta Bangor Lewiston and other towns. Details include daily and weekday departures, Sunday options, and connections via steamship lines to Eastport Calais and St John.

Union Station Boston Portla Land Augusta D. m Bangor Sunnys Bal Harbor Meek Lewiston Manchester ST. John Halifax Proinces Stephon ST. Andrews N. B North Conway Intervale Homaston Rockland Quisne Eastport Calais ST. John International Steamship Co Porteland Ppet

Winter Passenger Train Schedule Nebulous New England Routes

This timetable lists Southern Division routes from Manchester to Concord and surrounding towns, with multiple daily departures across airports stations and branches. It notes seasonal changes and exceptions such as ends of runs near Weirs and October cutoffs, signed by J. Flanders, General Pass'r Agent.

Manchester Concord C. m Boston North Weare Henwicee Dey Ge Hooksett Suncoo Pittsfield Suncook Nashua Belmont Tilton Lakeport Fekorre Laconia Waits MourEtte Island Long Island Centre Harbor Wolieboro Voema Plymouth Warren and Hail Campton North Woodstock TE Valley Lisbon Littleton Lancaster Jefferson Fabyans Bethlehem Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Bristol Claremont Pea Ad Hanover Tohnsbury Ray Sherbrooks Sunays Es R Chicago West G. T. Ry P. Ry Weirs J. Flanders Pass

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