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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
2
A testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Derry of Portland describes grip severity and recovery after using Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. She reports improved eyes, vanished cough, and overall health after four bottles. Free consultation offered by Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.
From Oldham England word comes that Lancashire papers discuss the New England cotton crisis and the engineers dispute. Lancashire leaders urge American workers to organize, build reserves, and unite for better wages and rights amidst the Northern Southern mill rivalry.
Feb 2 report from Fall River notes strikers at King Philip mills remain idle. Attempts at compromise continue with partial mill operation. Authorities may discard remaining mules if the strike lasts longer, leaving mule spinners without work.
In Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Holmes denied a petition by C. S. Hamlin and other Massachusetts Benefit Lif Association directors to force receivers to pay about $7000 in salaries as preferred claims. Directors named included C. E. Adams, William M. Bullivant, A. W. Pope, H. A. Tuttle, C. S. Hamlin and C. D. Wright.
Belleville Illinois police say they have Paul Mueller alias Ed Gigner the man charged with killing Frances D Sarah A and Eisie Newton at Brookfield Massachusetts He claimed the name John Miller and gave evasive answers when questioned by Captain Yackel noting a prior vagrancy status and unclear Massachusetts links
Ice bound ships arrive at Lewis wharf amid a fierce gale. The Bertha D Nickerson, adrift from Gloucester Harbor, is saved by a dory crew and brought to Gloucester while Captain Mallock leads five men to aid her. Several other vessels report damage and ice encrusted decks as the storm lingers offshore.
The two mastered, 100 ton schooner Clara Jane of Calais Maine ran aground on Great Brewster Island during a Gloucester Harbor storm. The crew were rescued by life savers and the captain plans to use the tug Jano to attempt afloat. The vessel suffered anchor loss and possible damage but is not leaking. Captain Maloney expects possible float and reports fertilizer cargo discharged at Salem.
Dr John H Woodbury with a special New York surgeon will perform facial correcting surgeries at 11 Winter Street Boston from February 14 to 19. The Boston institute touts its painless plastic surgery history, wide methods, free consultation, and Woodbury facial products with a 132 page dermatology book offered for 20 cents.
A. Briggs held partial insurance with Boston Marine Insurance Company. Captain Wentworth's brother in law visited Nahant yesterday trying to locate the captain's body.
Feb 2 report from Narragansett Pier notes life savers patrolling between the pier and Point Judith endured a severe night during the storm. No wrecks reported to date. The wire to Point Judith and Block Island cable is eight miles and repairs likely to take weeks.
London newspapers debate the cabinet's withdrawal of the Ta-Lien-Wan port demand amid naval power, prestige and diplomacy concerns. A Ventnor speech cites U S support for Britain, while Shanghai reports Russian troops move toward Manchuria and Pekin notes a plan to split a loan between Britain and Russia.
Captain J B Phillips of Taunton, managing owner of the three masted schooner Charles A Briggs, seeks information after the vessel wrecked at Nahant during a blizzard. The Briggs sailed Jan 16 from Taunton for Philadelphia with coal for Portland under Captain A W Wentworth. The crew included First Mate J J Young, steward John Haley, engineer John Charleson, and others from Maryland Maine Newfoundland and Boston.
The American Wringer Company located at 77 and 72 Franklin street and 8 Arch street makes clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention.
Rheumatism and neuralgia claim to be cured in 1 to 3 days by a product called Mystic Cure. The advertisement asserts immediate relief and removal of the disease causes after one dose. It names Geo. C. Goodwin & Co. of Hanover Street as the supplier.
Boston wakes to a city still trapped in snow with 20 000 workers clearing drifts while power and rail links suffer outages. Vice President Bancroft reports property intact but repairs and wire replacements may cost 50 000 dollars, and lines gradually resume as 3000 men labor to restore travel and mail service.
In response to a reporter, a transit official argued an underground system could not fare better than current lines. He cited past failures of Boston undergrounds, noting storms test conduits poorly. He recalled building an 1880s underground line and its frequent outages. He praised crews clearing tracks and hoped full clearance by tonight.
Wire Commissioner Thomas W. Flood led inspectors through a city battered by the blizzard. Fallen poles and tangled electric light, trolley, and telephone wires disrupted business, with snow hiding many hazards. Poles snapped like pins, but workers blamed wind rather than faulty wood or iron. Days of repair ahead as New England Telephone and electric light companies face large losses and possible billing disputes.
Commissioner Flood and a 25 man squad found widespread destruction in Charlestown South Boston Dorchester and Roxbury. Wires were damaged across key thoroughfares forcing thousands of dollars in repairs and leaving telephone services worst hit as inspectors reported throughout a busy day of assessments.
A Pittsburg reader endorses the Pyramid Pile Cure claiming three months of sleeplessness ended after using three 50 cent boxes. The letter touts the remedy as safe no opiates or poisons and obtainable from druggists with testimonials from others cured. Send for a booklet to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
Reports show extensive destruction of circuits and poles across Charlestown and Dorchester. Wires and wooden poles are down on Swett Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Beacon Street, and along routes to Fort Point Channel and Milton, with thousands in repair costs anticipated.
City faces over 50000 in damage with 5000 city expense. Two weeks to full restoration as electric companies rush workers to fix circuits. Last night commissioners limited circuits. Charlestown Roxbury and Brookline strict controls while underground lines serve the riverfront and Fort Point area. Patrols placed on active circuits with pledge to shut off if wires loosen.
Everett resident Alonzo H. Evans 78, president of the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank, trudged through a snow clogged Broadway at 7:30 a m Tuesday. He walked from his Everett home to the Boston bank, a feat seen as remarkable by acquaintances.
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