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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
2
Donald Bates, 23, son of Osman Bates of Swift River in Cumington, fell headlong into a well while fetching water and drowned. His father, mother, and sister pulled the body from the depths after the father descended with a rope to recover him.
In a December 11 1899 complaint John I Kain vs Patrolman James J Gallagher Division 4 for violating the police manual the board dismissed the case. Another matter Jeremiah J Lehan Division 1 was found guilty for neglect of duty failing a report at station end of tour January 30 and ordered to forfeit five days pay.
Majjor Austin Leyden, a hotel operator and inventor based in Atlanta, Ga., died suddenly today at age 74. His death removes a prominent local entrepreneur and innovator known for hospitality ventures and industry contributions.
President Carter of the Boston Merchants Association chaired a large meeting at Young's Hotel. The group discussed and opposed a canal company charter bill, set plans for the February 19 banquet, and urged unanimous attendance to press for harbor improvement legislation with River and Harbor Committee Chairman Burton addressing members.
The steel sheet mills alliance unites 25 of 29 concerns in a $62 million capitalization. Preferred stock at 7 percent, treasury stock of $10 million, and $26 million in common held in a New York bank for a year. The group plans to start operations within 30 days under the name American Steel Sheet Company.
Jacob Smith from 802 Tremont Street died yesterday at City Hospital and hospital authorities seek his relatives or friends to arrange burial.
Advices from Boston announce the loss last October of whaling schooner Enola C. bound for the South Atlantic. The vessel owned by Richard T. Green and associates sailed in September 1897. No details or fate of the crew are given.
New York February 14 Roland B Molineux in the Tombs awaiting sentence received a visit from George Gordon Battle his counsel. Battle said Molineux is in better spirits than since trial and confident the verdict will be reversed by the Court of Appeals. Weeks staff explains a defence was avoided to prevent cross examination of witnesses.Dr. Hamilton claims hypnotized witnesses helped convict and predicts Molineux will be proven innocent. General Molineux laments Osbornes accusation toward his daughter and pledges to support her against Southern critics.
At the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom meeting in London the new president W J Pirrie of Belfast says British shipowners need not fear US and German competition but a US shipping subsidy bill could seriously handicap them. He notes his tour of the United States and Canada and praises Boston and New York harbor authorities for their progressive spirit in aiding shipowners.
Police in Division 5 rounded up two burglars using a 12 year old boy James Smart of 33 Camden street as lookout and helper. Arrested at a second hand store were Cyrus Wilson 35 of Connolly street and Walter Hinson 21 of Shawmut avenue colored men. They were trapped while disposing of plunder from Mrs. Tra W. Ford at 198 West Springfield street. The boy said the men held him up and he aided entry with a jimmy.
Physicians long believed the Pyramid Pile Cure contained drugs. analysis shows no cocaine or opium, only antiseptics and soothing oils. It is praised as safe, quick relief from itching, protruding, bleeding piles, with nightly suppositories and claimed permanent cure after short use. Available from druggists at 50 cents.
John A. Smith of Milwaukee offers 25 000 free sample packages of Gloria Tonic to cure rheumatism. He cites personal relief after years of pain and lists multiple testimonials including Emma Callender in Vincennes Indiana and Jacob Sexauer in Fountain City Wisconsin. He says the remedy also cured other long term cases and will mail free trials to readers at 1266 Summerfield Church Building Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Miss Rose Murphy sues Dr. M. M. Brown for damages claiming excessive skin was removed during a grafting procedure. The plaintiff contends only one limb was to be operated on and alleges ether anesthesia led to the surgeon cutting large patches from both legs.
Dr Brown treated Miss Murphy’s daughter without pay after a dangerous operation. He argued no fixed skin removal limits existed and that the arms could not be cut, yet he saved the patient and restored her health.
With a visit to Philadelphia the trip departs Boston on February 23 for a week long tour. The package costs $25 covering hotel and expenses and allows extensions and stop overs. Optional side trips to Richmond Old Point Comfort Lakewood and other resorts are offered with illustrated itineraries on application to A J Simmons at Royal Blue Inc New England passenger agent 211 Washington Street Boston.
A Boston media burst extols the Hindoo Three Star Ring Good Luck Box sold by Henry Parker of 26 Bromfield Street. Testimonials claim improved finances and health, with national chatter and academic curiosity. Boxes priced 99 cents, shipped nationwide. limited supply urges prompt orders.
The Navy Department plans to restart work at navy yards after a repair-fund shortfall. The deficiency bill provides about 2.5 million dollars to resume projects. Boston yards will employ many, with ships including Olympia Topeka Chesapeake Vesuvius Sterling Peoria and several tugs. At Portsmouth New Hampshire the Raleigh is listed among ships ready to resume work.
Maine towns host debate at Limerick Town Hall Friday as area issues take the stage. The Somerset railroad reopened after a week’s blockage with snow and ice removal costs totaling 2000 dollars. Bangor officials clash over a site for a Spanish cannon sent from Cuba and Lincoln birthday observances were not observed. The Mallowal Granite Works stables burned, with loss around 6000 dollars and nineteen horses lost. Guy H Merrill, 13, of Saco, was found on a Medford railroad track. Elmer Maxwell, accused of killing Captain George E Baisley of the J J Van Dusen, pleaded not guilty in Portland Jail.
Miss Elizabeth Vaughan aged 6 died suddenly at her Portsmouth home this week. The Manchester Cadets announce their annual supper for next Monday.
Albert R. Randolph of Boston disappeared after boarding the steamer Priscilla at the lower river bound for New York Monday night. He left a letter in his stateroom for his wife Mrs. Louisa Randolph of Boston and has not been seen since. Randolph was known in the rubber and leather trades and had traveled in the United States and Europe for the Rubber Company. Mrs. Louisa Randolph, staying at Hotel Oxford with her mother, cannot explain the disappearance beyond accident or suicide but doubts a jump.
Washington February 14 The suffrage convention focused on fund raising this morning. Life membership donations came from Henry B Blackwell of Boston and Miss Anthony. About $3000 was raised to cover a debt accumulated during hard times.
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