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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1897

Page

5

Munyon cures and Legislature lawmakers eye reforms

Munyon's electric cure Advertised relief for rheumatism dyspepsia and nervous debility with a machine that claims painless treatment. The Legislature readies for active work with petitions on smoke control annexation of Revere to Boston fare limits street railway regulations horse racing wagers and school board reforms.

Edward B. Callender Dorchester Boston Scott F. Bickford Revere A. E. Hall Bradley Emerson A. W. Taylor Albert Clarke Locke Dedham Nahatan T. Rowell Woburn John J. Toomey Board of Police Committee On Metropolitan Affairs David B. Shaw United States Committee On Manufactures Dyar

Dry goods market shows uptick after Fall River sale

The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin reports a firmer tone in the cotton goods sector after news of a large Fall River print cloth sale. Coarse yarn and light-weight brown cottons gain interest as the week ends with renewed confidence and a view that the sagging market may have ended.

New York The Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin Fall River

Gary Osborne and F E H Gary Wedding at Vendome

Miss Helen Osborne daughter of the late G F Osborne and F E H Gary the lawyer were married last evening at the Vendome in a ceremony conducted by Rev G A Gordon. The bride wore white moire antique silk with lace and pearls. Over 300 guests attended as ushers greeted the couple. The couple plan a three week honeymoon through the West and South and will reside at the Oxford Hotel after March 24. The piece includes remarks on art Bacchante statues and Puritan sensibilities, concluding with Professor John Moore.

Helen Osborne G. F. Osborne F. E. H. Gary the Vendome G. A. Gordon Vendome F. Ny Pickens Carol Dempsey I. O. Burden C. H. Hallowell Brockton R. A. Barber West Newton Clara Gary Edith Tibbetts Peabody Henry Melcher Gary Oxford The Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Company

Local Opinion Debates Art and Woman’s Advancement

In a Springfield meeting of the federation of women clubs Julia Ward Howe attended with Professor Morgan delivering a critique on art and beauty. The piece argues art must serve moral values and warns against promoting Bacchante and Bacchus as symbols of decorum. It condemns sensual depictions and urges beauty to uplift homes schools and streets.

Bacchantes Greece Rome Bacchante Springfield Julia Ward Howe Massachusetts Lord Bacon America Public Boston Mass John Moore Federation of Women Clubs Professor Morgan Bacchus Art Museum

Four Win Civil Service Exams for Geneva Station Editor

Albany Feb 9 report states six applicants sat the New York Agricultural Experimental Station Geneva editor and librarian exam. Four passed including E. B. Flint of Amherst Massachusetts and three others.

Albany N. Y New York Agricultural Experimental Station Geneva E. B. Flint Amherst Mass

Boston Eclectic Medical Society Meets At Thorn dike Hotel

The regular monthly gathering of the Boston District Eclectic Medical Society convened last night at the Hotel Thordike. Dr. N L Allen chaired the session with Dr Geddes speaking on Pneumonia treated by Oxygen and Dr Forbush of Charlestown presenting a paper on Hydrastis.

Boston District Eclectic Medical Society Thorndike N. L. Allen Geddes Forbush Charlestown

Weather Ready: Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Endorsed

All exposed to the weather should keep Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup handy for relief.

Building Plans Approved for Cambridge Registry of Deeds

Middlesex Probate Court judges approve brick and sandstone registry of deeds in Cambridge. Site bounded by Cambridge Otis Second and Third streets measures 175 by 250 feet and rises three stories tall with fireproofing. Land cost 210000 dollars. total project about 270000 dollars with bids to be asked and contracts awarded. Foundation stones laid but line changes may occur after legislative intervention.

Ramsay Lowell Bradley Boston Kelcher Sullivan Lawrence Denvir State Board of Plumbing Examiners State Board of Health Mgr. Clark Lee Berkshire Water Company Lenox Washington Mountain Brook Washington Smart Hmit Kenefick Palmer Palmer & Monson Street Railway Marden Stoneham Dickinson Cambridge Brown Lynn The Christian Endeavor Society MelIntire Lawton Middlesex Probate Court Registry of Deeds Office Otis Second Third

Union Theological Seminary elects Charles Cuthbert Hall president

The Union Theological Seminary directors chose Rev. Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall as president with Dr. Hastings resigning as vice president. News notes the Brooklyn First Presbyterian pastor led the church. Also mentioned is damage to the cruiser Brooklyn at League Island with uncertain frame damage and immediate repair plans.

Union Theological Seminary Charles Cuthbert Hall First Presbyterian Church Brooklyn Thomas Hastings

Lawrence man admits 1892 larceny in Salem court

John Ryan of Lawrence pleaded guilty to larceny in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Bishop. The 1892 theft involved two women stealing $2500 from a blind pensioner named Reardon. The two women received two years in the House of Correction, while Ryan also drew a two year sentence.

Salem Superior Criminal Court Bishop John Ryan Lawrence Reardon House of Correction Ryan

Potter sues Rockefeller for 250000 in malicious wrongs

The Rev. Daniel C. Potter of Tabernacle Baptist Church filed a $250,000 suit against John D. Rockefeller in New York. Neither party commented, but sensational disclosures are hinted as the case progresses.

New York Daniel C. Potter Tabernacle Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller

Robbery at Cambridge House Leads to Suspect Arrest

The home of Frank Reggeski at 593 Concord Avenue Cambridge was robbed of a valuable gold watch. Detective McNulty of the Fitchburg railroad yesterday arrested John W. Grebb at Fitchburg on the charge.

Frank Reggeski Concord Avenue Cambridge McNulty Fitchburg Railroad John W. Grebb Fitchburg

Busy Hour for Murray Patrolman at Bridge

Patrolman Murray of Station 2 Cambridge arrested four men for drunkenness in a busy hour yesterday. In responding to bridge calls, the patrol horse covered 1012 miles.

Murray Cambridge

Immigration Reform Passes in House by Wide Margin

The U S House approves the conference report on immigration with a 217 to 37 vote. The bill tightens entry rules, adds literacy requirements for male immigrants, and imposes penalties including deportation for violations, with several sections outlining employment restrictions and exemptions. A note promotes Woodbury dermatological products and clinics in New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia.

House Washington Denford Rep Canadian United States Secretary of the Treasury Cuba John H. Woodbury Woodbury

Railroad Thieves Placate Boston & Albany Crew

Inspectors arrest Daniel Howe and Joseph Jordan, both Bos ton & Albany brakemen, on a charge of stealing thirty three pairs of shoes from Jan. 31. The thefts from freight cars and damaged brass fittings total about five thousand nine hundred dollars. Authorities expect to nab more gang members as they locate hidden stolen goods.

Boston & Albany McGarr and Kelley Conway Division 4 Daniel Howe Joseph Jordan Pine Place

Irish Charitable Society Plans 160th Anniversary Events

The committee on arrangements for the Irish Charitable Society's 160th anniversary met at Parker House with President John F. Cronan presiding. A 17 member prep committee was named for the March 17 reception, plus a nine member banquet and seven member toasts groups. Invitations will go to McKinley, Walcott, Quincey, Patrick Donahoe, and leaders of British and Scots charitable societies.

The Irish Charitable Society Parker House John F. Cronan J. W. Fogarty McKinley Walcott Quincey Patrick Donahoe

First Mate Fraser Convicted In Ship Death Case

London reports the trial of the George T Hay crew members for the death of seaman Bromstrom. The first mate Fraser was found guilty of inflicting unlawful punishment during the voyage from Mobile to Rio de Janeiro. Sentencing awaits completion of the remaining defendants.

London George T. Hay Bromstrom Mobile Rio Janeiro Fraser

Court of Appeals Rules Meyhew Must Die for Murder

The Court of Appeals today upheld the conviction of Arthur Meyhew for first degree murder and sentenced him to death.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Arthur Meyhew

Injured Sailors Return to Sea as Marblehead Receives Care

Charleston dispatch reports a gig from the U S cruiser Marblehead delivering injured sailors to the marine hospital after a storm. Ambu lances moved them to care as ships reposition for harbor defense while the Fern returns for mail and supplies. Navy dispatch notes Indiana Massachusetts and Texas movements toward Charleston and Galveston while Vesuvius sails to join the North Atlantic squadron.

Charleston S. C United States Marblehead Wentworth Marine Hospital Fern New York Washington Navy Department Indiana Hampton Roads Massachusetts Texas Galveston Tex Gulf Philadelphia Vesuvius League Island Navy Yard North Atlantic

Building Material Club Dines at Revere House

The Building Material Club held its regular monthly meeting and dinner at the Revere House with twenty five members present. President John A. Stetson presided.

Building Material Club Revere House John A. Stetson Lincoln School American House William J. Walsh William J. Sheehan Robert J. Murphy Fred J. McCarthy Albion Euchre Club Cambridgeport United States Hotel M. I. Roper L. C. Smart Euchre

Salvation Ot Heal Arm Without Scar Claim

Bold claim promises healing for a burnt arm without leaving a scar using a 26 ct product. Fragmentary text provides no verifiable details or source organization.

Salvation Ot

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