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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1899

Page

2

Deaf Mute Hears At Free Lecture On Diet And Digestion

A Tuesday evening free illustrated lecture at 18 Boylston Street by Dr. Wilson drew deaf attendees and reported three cases of improved hearing after treatment. Free demonstrations include X ray exhibits and electro mechanical therapies with ongoing weekly sessions and daily hours for consultations and examinations.

National Association of Physicians and Surgeons Boylston Street Wilson Terry Waltham Miss Henderson Hyde Park Mr. Flemming Somerville

Pavonia Disabled Seeks Safe Return to Port

The Pavonia, a Cunard steamer built in 1882 and rated 5500 tons, is reportedly crippled and hundreds of inquirers crowd the State Street office for news. Captain Atkin, esteemed in the Cunard line, leads the vessel as efforts to reach safe port continue amid severe sea conditions illustrated by the Baltimore’s recent arrival.

State Street Pavonia Associated Press Fayal Home Office Azores Baltimore John J. Atkin Atkin St. Michael's Braunschweig New York Liverpool Alexander Martin Cunard Company

Gale Holds Marblehead and Dozens of Vessels Offshore

A stiff westerly gale at Provincetown keeps the U S S Marblehead and many other ships from sailing. The Frostburg, Juno, and Peter B Bradley along with several wrecked schooners are detained as zero weather and heavy seas persist. A warship anchored off Long Point is iced up and identity unclear.

United States Long Point U. S S. Marblehead Boston Havana Frostburg Baltimore Juno Canaria Vineyard Peter B. Bradley M. E. Eldredge Calvin Harris William Mason

Ship stoppers repair in port with disabled steamers

Disabled vessels halt at St Michael's with Alton from Philadelphia to London and Emir from Antwerp to Boston and Baltimore arriving for repairs. Loch Tay from Shields to Galveston also seeks rudder fixes after loosening steering gear.

ST. Michael's Alton Philadelphia London Emir Antwerp Boston Baltimore Shields Galveston

Frightful Northwest Gale Delays Virginia Lake Sailings

A fierce northwest gale sweeps Newfoundland shutting navigation. The Costas mail steamer Virginia Lake cannot round Cape Race and seeks shelter in St John’s harbor to avoid foundering.

John's N. F

Postum Helps Family Swap Coffee for Health Benefits

F W Bland of 705 Collinsville Ave E St Louis Illinois writes about abandoning coffee in favor of Postum Food Coffee. He claims it improves health and productivity and includes a list of regular Postum users from his circle.

F. W. Bland Collinsville Ave E. St. Louis, Ill

He That Stays Does the Business Hood’s Sarsaparilla Ad

Advert shows staying power leads to success. Claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla cleanses blood for health and strength. Testimonials from Mrs. Mary Ibbott of Baltimore and Mrs. Chas Molz of Sandusky report improved energy and wellbeing after using Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills. Female troubles anecdote from Mrs. Emma J. Fisher of Mondey? Missouri.

Hood Mary Ibbott South Wolf St Baltimore Jack Hood Emma J. Fisher Lonedell Missouri

Coat Identified as Belonging to Chance in Russell Murder Trial

The light overcoat linked to defendant John H Chance by a chain of custody spanning from tailor to mother to sister and ultimately to Chance was positively identified yesterday. Testimony from John Danehy and others supported the coat’s provenance as connected to Chance amid a crowded courtroom audience and tense exchanges.

Arthur Hagan John H. Chance Charles Russell Chance Danehy Atlantic Mary Tynan Hudson Street Division 4 J. H. White Thomas J. Hughes Flora Reynolds Indiana Street Hagan Flora Harriman Sughrue King Sherborn Russell John J. Sherlock South Boston Fourth Street Mr. Swasey John F. Dunn Cambridgeport

Assault on Caloocan and Malabon by Otis forces

American forces under General Otis move from Caloocan after a heavy artillery barrage by Monadnock and Concord. The Twentieth Kansas, First Montana, and Third Artillery lead the infantry advance through trenches and woods, routing Filipino defenders and capturing the town amid fires. Casualties include a wounded Lieutenant-Colonel Bruce Wallace. insurgent losses are heavy as rebels regroup toward Malabon and Caloocan bases.

McArthur Pasig River Caloocan Sixth Artillery Utah Otis Tenth Pennsylvania Infantry Twentieth Kansas Infantry First Montana Infantry Third Artillery Twentieth Kansas Montana Idaho Infantry Fourth Cavalry First Montana Infantry J. F. Bell Higgins Bruce Wallace Malabon Manila Interior Provinces H. G. Otis Funston Kerster Artillery Kobbe Tenth Pennsylvania Hawkins

Free expert medical consultation offered by Dr. Greene in Boston

A plea explains that many patients with chronic nervous ailments cannot find proper care or afford specialists. Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place, Boston offers free consultation and personalized advice, promising a cure through his vegetable remedies and Nervvara blood and nerve treatment. Individuals are urged to write if unable to visit in person.

Greene Temple Place Boston Mass Dr. Greene Van

Tensions Rise as Muror Monitor Moves and Uprising Feared

General Hale remains in place while the Monadnock advances to Ling port. Reports say Moiro threats stir Native fears, prompting American precautionary measures that proved unnecessary. Aguinaldo is near Marilao with possible rallying plans toward Tloilo for expected bombardment and assault by tomorrow noon.

Hale Monadnock Lingport Moiro Aguinaldo Marilao Tloilo

Aguinaldos Must Disarm Forces in Philippine Hostilities

General Otis informs the War Department he bought many horses for transportation as American lines lengthen. Native ponies used by mounted troops perform well though some horses died on the islands. Secretary Alger says no new instructions to Otis and no terms with Aguinaldo while armed. insurgents must return home and surrender arms before any talks.

Washington Otis War Department Cneral Otis Alger Aguinaldo

Aguinaldo Won't Seek Armistice Says Agoncillo

Agoncillo announced from Montreal that he has authentic information showing Aguinaldo does not want a cessation of hostilities and has not asked for one. He refused to reveal how he obtained the information.

Agoncillo Montreal Que Aguinaldo

Bryan Associates Ball Draws City Leaders and 1500 Guests

The Bryan Associates of Ward 6 hosted their first grand ball at Roughan Hall Charlestown attracting over 1500 attendees. The grand match began at 9 pm led by Floor Marshal Henry Fitzgerald with Miss Margaret Herlihey in yellow silk. Mayor Quincy and Miss Mamie Callan attended, joined by Senator Keliher and Miss Mary Blake, Alderman Brick and Miss Mary Murphy, among other prominent politicians.

Bryan Ward 6 Roughan Hall Charlestown Henry 8. Fitzgerald Margaret Herlihey Quincy Mamie Callan Keliher Mary Blake Brick Mary Murphy

Crescent Ties Ashore Off Thumb Cap Ledges

Captain Mehaffey of the Crescent of Boston reported the schooner ran aground at Thumb Cap Ledges near the Damariscotta River mouth. The crew were frostbitten, a gale raged, and the vessel sank a plank while tearing the keel. The Crescent was pulled off by the F. S. Willard and towed to Boothbay Harbor for possible Boston repairs.

Boothbay Harbor Mehaffey Crescent Boston F. S. Willard

Parishioners celebrate debt raise at St Malachi’s Church

Arlington parishioners plan a grand celebration starting Monday after pastuer rights. Rev Father Mulcahy arranged a program with children’s entertainment Sunday, a Friday banquet, and a Monday town hall event with a ball. State and town officials and many clergymen are expected.

Hipersian Hall Knights of Columbus

Foresters' Concert in Dorchester by Norfolk Court No 145

A concert and meeting took place at Norfolk Hall Dorchester hosted by Norfolk Court No 145 M C O F. Speakers included W E Shay Colonel Thomas F Doherty J Mon Laughlin H C Lane J Kelly J C T B Reardon Leavitt brothers and Ming with Jennie Maloney providing musical entertainment.

Norfolk Court No Norfolk Hall Washington Street Dorchester W. E. Shay Colonelhomas F. Doherty H. V J. Mon Laughlin H. C D. i Lane Aeecen J Kelly J. C T. B. Reardon

Fishing schooner Joseph Warren Runs Aground At Fort Warren

The Joseph Warren a 2 ton gross 49 ton net fishing schooner from Kennebunkport built 1885 owned by B. Keen of Malden ran ashore at Fort Warren near the wharf at 11 a m yesterday. Ice covered hull but no major damage. crew on board. high water to float her. Vessel lies on sandy bottom.

Joseph Warren Fort Warren Warren Kennebunkport B. Keen Malden

Philadelphia schooner Leaming driven ashore in New England storm

The three masted Philadelphia schooner Richard S Leaming, 427 tons net, 140 feet long, built 1880 at Dennisville New Jersey, was driven ashore on a bar off Nauset Inlet after a savage snow storm and gale. All crew suffer frostbite though sailors and lifeboat crews from Orleans braved zero temperatures to assist.

Orleans Philadelphia Richard S. Leaming Nauset Inlet Higgins Charles Cape Cod Dennisville N. J

Obituary notices include Rebecca Shaw and local dignitaries

Rebecca Shaw, relative of Colonial Governor Cranston and the Earl of Crawford, died near North Kingstown Rhode Island in her late 90s. Elbridge G. Baker of Newcastle died in Damariscotta Maine from pneumonia. B Newhall Breed of Malden died at his residence 48 Fairmont Street, Malden.

Rebecca Shaw Cranston Earl of Crawford North Kingstown R. I William Gorham Shaw Jahleel Brenton Rhode Island Elbridge G. Baker Newcastl Damariscotta B. Newhall Breed Fairmont Street Malden Bree Lynn William P. Davis Yarmouth First National Bank of New Bedford William J Yarmouth National Bank

Ohio Shipping in Danger near Pomeroy

Government thermometer marked 17 below zero. The Ohio River is choked with heavy ice endangering Pittsburg boats and millions of bushels of coal at risk. The Fred Wilson and a large tow sank two miles above Pomeroy, and the Stella Moran begged for telephoned aid at Point Pleasant to avert sinking.

Pomeroy Pittsburg Fred Wilson Stella Moran Point Pleasant

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