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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
2
An old family remedy markets itself as a universal healer for chills from disease and injuries. It promises fast relief for colds, catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, burns, bruises, neuralgia, rheumatism, and many other ailments, claiming 80 years of trusted use and wide public favor.
Invented in 1810 by Dr A Johnson family physician. It claims to cure many complaints and diseases and is promoted as superior to others. The text cites wide physician use and appeals to mothers and athletes highlighting rapid action and inflammation relief. Endorsed by Peter S McNally life saver Charlestown MA.
Four suspected incendiary blazes in Cambridge since January 13 have caused about 250000 in losses. Fires consistently began near 9 pm at sites including Wood Memorial Church and G W Gale Lumber yards, with officials suspecting a single culprit amid ongoing investigations.
In the House of Commons Mr John Dillon member for Mayo urged arbitration over the Venezuelan issue. He argued England should have accepted arbitration six months earlier and shown civility to weak nations like America. He moved to amend the address noting Ireland self government is needed to ease foreign policy tensions. Mr Redmond supported the motion.
The Boston Young Men's Hebrew Association hosted a debate on direct election of U S Senators last evening in Minot Hall. About a thousand attendees heard Henry Kuhns Leopold J Lynons and Leon Eyes argue for the affirmative while Aaron Pinofsky Julius C Morse and J Bernard Ferber argued the negative. Mayor Quincys private secretary Thomas A Mullen presided with judges John H Lee Godfrey Morse and Charles H Innes. The program included music and singing and the audience largely favored the affirmative.
The Treasury gold reserve closed at 6,451,219, gaining 12,901,976 for the day as second day receipts of gold from the new pond issue boosted reserves.
W P Derby of Springfield was unanimously chosen department commander at the Massachusetts Grand Army encampment. Other officers named include John M Deane Fall River and John K Gilman Boston as senior and junior vice commanders. The next encampment shifts from Boston to Worcester, and Lincoln’s birthday is urged as a national holiday. Commander Thayer criticized attempts to unseat past commanders and rejected a proposed Grand Army Association.
A letter urges Chicago to avoid using Confederate monuments to rally loyal northerners, condemns attempts to distort history, and calls for studying text book errors. It notes veterans' dues issues, recounts 1895 membership gains and losses, reports retirements, and mentions the Woman's Relief Corps and Ladies of the G. A. R. conventions opening in Odd Fellows Hall.
The New England Newspaper Syndicate ends its supplemental distribution of the American Encyclopedic Dictionary this Saturday night. Readers can secure a four volume set for $1 with a 10 day return and refund if not as represented. The offer reaches beyond Boston to all communities served by the New England dailies to promote the new work.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as a cure for weakness sleep loss and general breakdown. It cites Joseph B. Baril of Manchester New Hampshire praising the product and claims free consultation from Dr. Greene of Boston Massachusetts.
Miss Clara Barton, president of the American Red Cross, arrived from Geneva and was welcomed by U S Minister Tripp who offered his residence during her stay. She plans to travel to Constantinople tomorrow after remaining in Vienna. The Porte issued an amnesty proclamation for Armenians in Zeitoun.
Mrs Darrah reported a leather bag containing cash, securities, and bank books worth about 10 thousand dollars stolen Tuesday evening at Park Square station. A railroad official found the bag on the platform and stored it in the baggage room. Contents totaled roughly 10 thousand dollars and were intact when turned over to Mrs Darrah as she prepared to depart for Newport.
The Washington Times quotes Senator Quay denying any authorization of State Senator Haywood to announce him as a presidential candidate. He says he would not be President if he could and notes the compliment of votes from his own state, adding no need to comment unless Pennsylvania friends push it. He suggests such a move could keep the Pennsylvania delegation from entangling with other candidates.
James J Maguire aged 74 died at his New York residence. A Lowell Massachusetts native, he founded Lowell first Democratic paper and held multiple posts including Fortress Monroe postmaster and New Orleans postmaster during occupation. His last role was surveyor of the port of Boston.
The United Irish societies in Lawrence met and elected officers deciding not to hold a St. Patrick's Day parade this year but planning one for next year.
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs available at no extra charge. Located at 13 and 16 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornwi in Boston. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
Speakers at a Lincoln birthday gathering in Portland praise the Republican cause and the shifting political winds in the South. General Reed’s supporters chant his name as leaders from Maine and nationwide hail Lincoln’s legacy, urging unity and victory for the party in the coming election.
At the Lincoln Club banquet in Portland Maine on February 12 prominent Republicans from across the state applauded Speaker Thomas B Reed of Maine as a future nominee. George Libby praised Reed as a historian financier and patriot ready to lead to victory with national support including the Pacific coast. Governor Cleaves echoed the sentiment declaring Reed a unified Republican standard bearer.
A fragmented 19th century advertisement touts Hill's Rheumatism remedy from New York by MEDICINY CO. It claims a single bottle cures rheumatism and mentions a street address in New York for sending for a circuit offer.
New York Republicans held a Lincoln birthday dinner at Delmonico's with 30 covers. Elihu Root presided early, then Cornelius Bliss arrived. Chauncey Depew spoke praising Lincoln as a leader who united patience with decisive action.
Chicago Republicans praise Lincoln and McKinley at the Marquette Club banquet in the Auditorium Hotel. Over 1100 prominent Republicans attend as DeWitt and others seat leaders and figures like Hanna and Upham. McKinley delivers Lincoln tribute and signals support for his presidential bid amid party enthusiasm.
In Chicago on February 12, William McKinley of Ohio and a small party met by the Marqueete Club reception committee. He visited the city depot and the Auditorium Annex Hotel, where about 300 prominent Republicans pledged support for his national convention bid, while he distanced talk of a personal political boom.
The event described notes a reception held in hotel parlors with focus on an Ohio man who was the centerpiece of attention.
In Montpelier Vermont on February 12 the Young Men’s Republican Club marked Lincoln’s birthday with its second annual banquet at the Golden Fleece building. About 500 men filled five tables and galleries, with Reed McKinley Morton Allison receiving the loudest applause. Governor Woodbury Congressman Russell and General Howard spoke, praising the Republican cause as a steady, starlike party.
Judy Speer sustains injunction granted December 3 preventing Butte and Boston Mining from operating its Gray Rock line property in Butte Montana. The ruling solidifies a major legal win for Anaconda in Montana court.
A cable message from Lord Dunraven reached the New York Yacht Club late today. Secretary Oddie declined to disclose its contents until the club's meeting tomorrow where it will be laid before members.
An indignation meeting in Tremont Hall condemned the old Adams schoolhouse as inadequate and unsafe after a sanitary engineer and doctors deemed it unfit. Citizens voted to abandon the old building, use the new structure, and form a permanent group to press the school board.
General Charles H. Taylor spoke to Brockton businessmen praising press ties and Mr Pultzer of the World. His remarks were punctuated by witty asides and glowing tributes.
Michael Kelly, 38, a coal heaver of 7 B Street South Boston, fell into a vessel hold yesterday afternoon and sustained a fractured thigh.
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