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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1897

Page

2

Divorces and Health Ties Highlight Domestic Strife

A long discussion argues that marital discord stems from irritability caused by ill health among both spouses. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments and nervous exhaustion, claiming it stabilizes marriages by restoring health and harmony.

Pierce Common Sense R. V. Pierce Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Senate Dealings on Arbitration Treaty Contested

Senate debates amendments to the arbitration treaty with Britain over submission to president and Senate before arbitration. Proposals remove Alaska boundary issues and guarantee Straits of Fuca openness in wartime. Further talks to follow after electoral vote count with no secret session tomorrow. Thursday Lodge to pursue immigration conference report amid limited debate Friday.

Senate United States Great Britain Straits of Fuca

Seventy-Fifth Anniversary Banquet At First Universalist

Cambridge church marked 75 years of incorporation with a banquet and reception last night. About 250 guests attended the basement banquet while reminiscences were offered by church and civic leaders including Rev. Dr. Bicknell Mayor Sortwell and others.

First Universalist Church Cambridge Charles James William 8. Saul Daniel E. Frasier Horace G. Kemp William D. MecWain John D. Billings Charles J. Peters John Hopewell Levi Hawkes James H. Spaulding Samuel J. Parkhill Herbert L. Boyer Thomas G. Newcent Alice G. Teele Charles S. Nickerson Ada C. Bowles Charles W. Biddle D. D

Hocking River destroys towns as flood advances

Hocking Valley floods sweep Amesville where William Henry his wife and son fell from a collapsing bridge and drowned. Hugh Griffin dies near Chauncey while rescuing a drowning horse. Selba and other towns report inundation and multiple drownings as the valley suffers widespread destruction.

Athens Hocking Amesville William Henry Hugh Griffin Chauncey Selba

Nickerson Nickerson Wedding in Roxbury Quiet Ceremony

Miss Carla Gertrude Howe wed William Archibald Nickerson last evening at the brides parents home 770 Shawmut Avenue in a small immediate family ceremony. Bridesmaid Jessieislipp and best man George E. Stone attended with Rev Albert E. George officiating. The couple plan a Florida honeymoon then reside at 30 Maywood Street Roxbury.

Carla Gertrude William George B. Howe William Archibald Nickerson Shawmut Avenue Jessieislipp George E. Stone Albert E. George St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church South Boston

East Boston Forum Aims to Abolish Grade Crossings

East Boston leaders and state officials gather at Music Hall for the Citizen Trade Association banquet. Mayor Quincy outlines plans to remove grade crossings and build a tunnel with railroad cooperation. Speakers praise ferry and transit improvements and celebrate local leadership.

Quincy Citizen Trade Association of East Boston Music Hall Meridian Street Bates House of Representatives Lawrence Senate Fast Boston Conry Common Council William J. Donovan Henry D. Huggan School Committee Sarah T. Leighton Home Club East John H. Lee Fitzgerald John H. Sullivan Revere Beach Road Revere Beach Ferry Lee Donovan Transit Commission Gideon L. Rumney George H. Battis

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as universal cure claim

An obesity of text extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a reliable non cathartic remedy for indigestion. It explains ingredients and asserts digestion after meals prevents gas acidity and other troubles. The piece cites a Marshall Michigan company and a free book offer while detailing a trial court's denial of a new trial motion.

Stuart Suart Co Marshall, Mich

G A R Posts Condemn Harvard President Remarks

Cambridge Grand Army of the Republic members plan to present strong resolutions at the State encampment opening in Springfield. Each Cambridge post has formed a committee to draft condemnation of Harvard President Eliot’s remarks at the free trade dinner last Saturday.

Cambridge Eliot Harvard University Grand Army of the Republic Springfield

Ex-editor Clark killed by train near Granville

The former Newark American editor and notable Republican A. B. Clark was struck and killed by a Baltimore & Ohio Central train while walking on the track near Granville, Zanesville this morning.

Zanesville, O A. B. Clark The Newark American Baltimore & Ohio Central Granville

Lynn Common Council Adopts Sewer Borrowing Plan

The Lynn Common Council accepts the resignation of S Neal Kent as messenger and names Charles F E Parsons as his replacement. The body approves a petition to borrow 100000 over the debt limit for sewer work and authorizes 25000 for an eight room schoolhouse at Eastern avenue and Pacific street.

Lynn S. Neal Kent Charles FE. Parsons General Court Eastern Avenue Pacific Street

Everett Council Hears Mayor's Appropriation Estimates

Mayor Cate presented the annual appropriation bill for the current year at last night’s Everett Common Council meeting. The city’s estimated valuation stands at 15 million dollars. Newly elected Ward 2 Councilman KE Crossman took the oath of office.

Everett

Moondyne Circle Presents Hale And Toomey Address

In Catholic Union Hall the Moondyne Literary Circle hosted a musical and literary evening led by Rev. Edward Everett Hale whose talk recalled Hawthorne and wove anecdotes and unwritten history. Rev Mortimer E Toomey spoke on Books and Their Influences in the same program.

Catholic Union Hall Moondyne Edward Everett Hale Hawthorne Mortimer E. Toomey

Brockton Board of Trade Pushes Registry of Deeds Plan

At a Brockton meeting the new Board of Trade issued resolutions urging the Legislature to establish a registry of deeds and related records at the Court House. The petition bears 687 signatures from Brockton and nearby towns including Bridgewater East and West Bridgewater Abington and Whitman.

Brockton Board of Trade Joslin Hall Bridgewater East West Bridgewater Abington Whitman

Scovel to Be Tried In Civil Court in Cuba

Gaspar Betancourt, a naturalized American, released after acquittal for aiding patriots. Ana Sotolongo recaptured and returned to house of refuge. Nine political suspects to be deported to Cienfuegos tomorrow. Jose Azcut awaits court martial decision on sentence of life imprisonment. Scovel case to be tried in Santa Clara rather than Havana per Civil Court jurisdiction.

Havana Gaspar Betancourt Ana Sotolongo House of Refuge Cuteau Jose Azcut Julio Sanguilly Lee Sylvester Scovel Scovel Santa Clara

Navy secretary pick confirmed by Major McKinley

Canton Ohio February 9 ex governor John D Long is fixed for Secretary of the Navy says Major McKinley. Saxton of New York suggests General Stewart L Woodford as preferred but fears New York may be excluded. McKinley discusses inaugural ball plans.

Canton John D. Long New York McKinley

American Wringer Company Ad In Boston

The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered without extra charge. Write or telephone Tremont 764 for service.

American Wringer Company Broadway Cornhill Boston

Court finds Bram crushed by verdict amid trial notes

In a detailed ruling Judge Colt rejects defense motions for a new trial and for newly discovered evidence. Bram weeps after the decision, while observers sense a crushed hope. The court upholds jury verdicts and dismisses misconduct and instructional objections as unfounded. The Monday motions on the supplementary evidence proceed at 3:30. The decision emphasizes jurors’ integrity and the rules on impeaching verdicts.

Colt Mr. French Booth Cotter Thomas Bram Supreme Court Washington Messrs. Cotter French Harrington Green Webb Hoar Bram Brown

Barrett contradicts Spencer on Nash murder cabin setup

Colonel William Barrett of Concord testified in New York that experiments showed the cot and chair position at the time of Captain Nash's murder were arranged differently from Cook Spencer's testimony. Barrett described the scene aboard the Herbert Fuller with Hoar, Cotter, and Spencer, disputing Spencer's account of the cot’s placement and the axe blows.

Concord Cook Spencer Nash Herbert Fuller Hoar New York William Barrett Waldorf Barrett Colonel Barrett Mr. Cotter Captain Nash Spencer Mr. Hoar Halifax Mr. Swan Swan

Puritana Promoted By Worcester Veteran Testimony

An advertisement extols Puritana as a cure for chronic stomach complaints and related ailments. L Hebert of Worcester recalls relief after starting Puritana last spring, noting improved appetite, digestion, and overall health and urging others with indigestion to try it. The pitch claims widespread newspaper proofs and growing demand.

Worcester New Hampshire Crosby L. Hebert Mass

Medford Officials Appointed in Mayor Lovering Budget

The Medford budget passed to the Board of Aldermen lists mayoral appointments including Warren Morse as assessor Henry Moore inspector of milk and vinegar Frank Hathaway public weigher Emery Holmes keeper of lockup Calvin Clark inspector of buildings Thomas Leahey bridge keeper Charles Draper city physician John Crowley overseer of the poor for three years Andrew Byrne street commissioner with budget details.

Medford Board of Aldermen Lovering Warren T. Morse Henry F. Moore Frank Hathaway Emery D. Holmes Calvin H. Clark Thomas Leahey Middlesex Avenue Bridge Charles R. Draper John Crowley Andrew W. Bryne

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