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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1898

Page

5

Astonishing Cures by Nervura for Epilepsy and St Vitus

Parents of pale delicate or nervous children urged to use Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. Letters from H. A. Cope and Harvey A. Milliken describe epileptic fits and St Vitus' dance improving after treatment. Free consultation offered at 34 Temple Place Boston.

H. A. Cope Mount Salem Michigan T. J. Milliken St. Clair Dr. Greene Harvey

President Williams to resign from Chemical Bank this year

New York Feb 8 President George W Williams will resign as president of the Chemical National Bank within the year after more than 25 years in the post. He will retire with Cashier Quinlan and is regarded as one of the nation’s best known financiers with an international reputation. The retirement timing was stated by a management insider at Chemical Bank.

New York George W. Williams Chemical National Bank Quinlan Williams Williamsould Chemical Bank

Railroad Workers Rally Behind Dr Bull's Syrup Endorsement

Railroad employees express firm belief in Dr Bull's tough syrup as the reliable old standby, praising its proven effectiveness and enduring reputation among workers.

Dr. Bull

Letter Found in Gloucester Harbor Ties Captain Dunham

A letter found in a clothing bag in Gloucester Harbor, addressed to Captain D. D. Dunham of the schooner Hannah F. Carleton, is believed to have been a memorandum given by Dunham to a person who may have been lost in last week’s gale. John S. Emery & Co. report Dunham is at his Jonesport, Maine home after his vessel left last December to lay up for winter.

Gloucester Harbor D. D. du John S D. D. Dunham Hannah F. Carleton John S. Emery & Co

Dividend Declared at C. E. Osgood Company Meeting

Stockholders met on February 8 1898 and declared a six percent dividend for the year.

C. E. Osgood Company

Thrice Wed at 18 and This Romancer Has Been Twice Divorced

Indianapolis report details Benson Eggers an 18 year old from North Salem who wed three times. He first married Lulu Belle Coffman at 16 and was divorced for cruelty. Six weeks later he married Rhoda Morgan of Terre Haute, who later obtained a divorce. He then married Ethel May Harris of Danville and seeks to annul that marriage claiming prior wife was alive. He told Harris his Terre Haute wife was dead.

Indianapolis Ind Love Wells Benson Eggers Eggers North Salem Lulu Belle Coffman Benson Rhoda Morgan Terre Haute Eggers No. 2 Ethel May Harris Danville Harris

Not a Baronet Barons: Philadelphia Divorce Case

Emily M Koechurr sues Rudolph N Koechurr for desertion. Married July 1890 after meeting at Cape May. Rudolph claimed wealth and nobility but confessed as a barber with a German wife and two children. Detectives traced him to Germany. Mrs Koechurr No 2 is adopted daughter of Yonkers widow Mrs Connman.

Philadelphia Emily M. Koechurr Rudolph N. Koechurr Cape May Rudolph Hesse- Darmstadt Germany Pauline Koechurr Koechurr No. 2 Connman Yonkers N. Y

Vanderbilt recalls dinner for Leila Sloane as elder son ill

William K. Van derbilt recalled invitations for a dinner dance at his New York residence planned for Thursday in honor of his niece Miss Leila Sloane. The recall was due to illness of his elder son William K. Van derbilt Jr. The report notes the family connection and event prior to cancellation.

New York William K. Vanderbilt Nice Leila Sloane Mr. Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Young Vanderbilt Mars Old World Washington Victoria William Nicholas Alphonso Spain la Christina Francis Joseph Elizabeth Austria Oscar Sophia Sweden Norway Humbert Margherita Italy Olga Greece Abdul Hamid Turkey Tsait’'ien Cae Matsuhito Mika

Elliptical Martian War Vision Prompted by Edison Ship

In a future tale a Martian invasion is halted by new inventions. Edison builds an electrical flying ship and a disintegrator device as world leaders rush to Washington for a united war council. Armies from Britain France Russia and others set sail toward a common planetary defense.

Edison’s Electrical Warship Inaugurates World Reception

In a grand Washington arrival, Edison leads a towering electric warship voyage across America and Pacific seas. Nations gather at the Capitol as monarchs and presidents ride in sunlight on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Washington Wwe Atlantic Edison Potomac Capitol Senate Chamber Pennsylvania Avenue Queen Victoria Prince of Wales Emperor William Empress Victoria Russia America France Switzerland Andorra Mexico South American

Unparalleled Scene in Senate as Edison Seen Key to Mars Defense

The article describes a grand Senate chamber scene with world leaders gathered to discuss funding Mars defense. President opens by recalling Martian invasion and Providence aid, praising Edison for developing means to withstand or conquer the invaders. A large war fund is to be raised to equip defenses and interplanetary ships. The proceedings promise continuation tomorrow.

Mr. Edison Mars

Harvard Freshman Isolated After Measles Exposure

A Harvard freshman who traveled from Cambridge to visit his father developed a pronounced case of measles on Saturday. A physician said the illness is not serious but to remain isolated until the disease ends. Harvard reports no epidemic and no known cases among students.

Harvard Cambridge Vanderbilt

Hetty Green challenges trust trustees in probate case

Mrs Hetty Green widow of Sylvia Ann Howland seeks to replace trustees Edward D Mandell George Howland Jr and William A Gordon with Amory A Lawrence and Edward H R Green in the estate trust of Sylvia Ann Howland. Hearing anticipated as tensions surface over the will dispute.

Taunton Hetty Green America Hetty Howland R. Green Sylvia Ann Howland New Bedford Gideon Howland Edward D. Mandell George Howland, Jr William A

Hypnotism Claimed In Hanan Awakening Case

Friends and attorney Hal Bell say Brook lyn millionaire John Hanan has awakened from a two year hypnotic trance begun after a meeting with Mrs Thompson aboard the yacht Saginaw. Bell cites hypnotism as the cause and notes a pending $150000 damage suit by Mrs B M Dutton as part of the case.

New York John H. Hanan Hal Bell Brooklyn Thompson Charles Smith Saginaw B. M. Dutton Chicago Bell Hanan

Sister Rebecca 29 Dies in Peekskill Convent

Sister Rebecca, a noted yet young member of the Sisters of St. Mary, died at St. Gabriel's convent Peekskill from consumption. She belonged to the Robbins family of Philadelphia and rose to social prominence in Philadelphia before choosing religious life with the Sisters of St. Mary.

New York Rebecca Sisters of St. Mary St. Gabriel’s Convent Peekskill Ister Robbins Philadelphia All Saints’ Sisters Sisters of Stary

Buncoed for $500 by con men posing as coal firm reps

Asa H. Josselyn of East Boston was swindled out of 503 dollars after answering a newspaper ad for a collector job at Thomas & Pike coal dealers. He met "Ross" and an elderly man posing as Mr Pike, who convinced him to deposit 500 as security. They vanished with the money. police are investigating.

American Alleghany Mountains Ohio Mississippi Washington Rocky Mountains Pacific Hawaii China Japan Mr. Edison Asa H. Josselyn Lexington Street Boston Josselyn Ross Thomas & Pike Albany Street Pike Ross and Pike Mr. Ross Thomas & Pike's

Fifth concert of the Boston C. EB Gospel Chorus on Feb 16

The Boston C EB Gospel Chorus directed by G. K. Somerby will perform at People's Temple on Wednesday evening February 16 with soprano Gertrude Walker and baritone W. H. Steadman. Damon Sisters Quartet and Marie E. Collins will participate. Washington Dr. C. J. Blake will lecture at Prospect Union in Cambridgeport at 7 45 tonight on Ancient Breech-loading Arms. The Y M C A marks its forty seventh anniversary at 8 pm with Governor Wolcott and Curtis Guild Jr. attending. a gymnastic exhibition and athletic events follow.

Boston C. EB. Gospel Chorus People’s Temple G. K. Somerby Gertrude Walker W. H. Steadman Dora P. Damon Damon Sisters Marie E. Collins Washington C. J. Blake Boston Prospect Union Massachusetts Avenue Cambridgeport Wolcott Curtis Guild, Jr

Pond's Extract Endorsement by Atlanta Caller

A letter from Warren P. Lovett of Atlanta praises Pond's Extract, claiming a thorough personal trial proves its value. He offers a money-back guarantee if readers do not benefit when used as directed and states he is not connected to the firm.

Pond Warren P. Lovett Forsyth Street Atlanta, Ga

Convict Labor For Cape Cod Canal Plan Presented

Willard Howland told the legislative Harbors and Public Lands Committee that convict labor could build the Cape Cod canal in five years at an estimated cost of about 1 million dollars He argued 2000 prisoners could work on the project and that tolls would repay the state before opening the canal to world commerce Colorado?

Willard Howland Cape Cod Legislative Committee On Howland Cape Pennsylvania Commonwealth

Legislative Hearing Amid Death of Senator Hayes

The Legislature postponed business as Senator James Hayes died. House and Senate adjourned in respect while recalling resolutions and eulogies. Morning hearings covered convict labor canal plans, district aldermanic bills, and the Boston and Maine stock purchase bill. Senator Davis dropped his public works board bill. prison commissioners urged a new state prison with construction plans.

James Hayes House Senate Cape Cod Bartlett Skillings Boston & Maine Committee On Railroads William W. Davis Boston

Reformatories Favor Common Prison With Death Penalty

Officials discuss a plan to reform penal systems by adopting a common prison model that includes the death penalty for certain offenses. The proposal advocates a unified approach to criminals and punishment.

Boston Sportsmen's Show Gains 700 Members As Opening Draws Near

Secretary Walter L. Hill of the New England Sportsmen's Association reports membership surpassing 700 as Boston readies its first Sportsmen's show. Governor Wolcott will open the exhibition on March 12 with dignitaries from Canada and New Brunswick while live game, Indian village, artificial lake, and ornate exhibits promise indoor entertainment and contests.

Walter L. Hill New England Sportsmen’s Association Pierce Copley Square Nimrod Boston Wolcott Commonwealth New Brunswick Dominion of Canada Nova Scotia Newfoundland Joseph Lee Paul Butler Colonel Butler Ames Heber Bishop Antonio Apache O. R. Dickey Bayard Thayer F. B. Crowninshield Joseph Prince Loud L. W. Seavey Charles Canterbury Edward Read Pierce Building

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