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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1898

Page

2

Pyramid Pile Cure Endorsed By Satisfied Readers

Letters from users across the United States praise the Pyramid Pile Cure for piles. Testimonials claim rapid relief after short use and urge others to try the remedy. The Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall Michigan publishes weekly testimonial letters and notes broad druggist endorsement.

N. A. Stall Ridge Road Niagara Co N. Y Fenn W Arnett Batesville Ark T. J. Klein Fort Smith Om A. E. Townsend Benville Ind Piero John H P. A. Bruton Llano Tex Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Talks of Brown University Leaders Highlight YMCA Impact

The fifth annual YMCA banquet for Massachusetts and Rhode Island opened with E. Benjamin Andrews praising the association as the strongest social and spiritual influence guiding young men toward nobler lives. Brown University President Andrews urged home-building for YMCA work, noting extensive university outreach and improved religious teaching and classes. Attendees included numerous civic leaders and professors across multiple towns.

E. Benjamin Andrews Brown University Young Men’s Christian Association Young Men’s Christian Associations Massachusetts Rhode Island Brunswick O. H. Durrell Cambridge Andrews Christian Association Edwin H., Hughes Malden F. Q. Winslow Norwood E. J. Parkhurst Sarhuel B. Capen H. A. Bridgman H. H Proctor P. B Keith Brockton Richard F. Higgins John F. Moore Melrose Albert RB. Franklin P. Shum Somerville M. A. Chandler Newton Centre William V. Cooke Almond E. Hall Williamstown F. O. Winslow R. M. Armstrong Boston John W. Ley Stoneham

Ship Canal Case Submitted For Full Court Review

In Supreme Court Judge Holmes presided over the Massachusetts Ship Canal Company versus EK P Shaw state treasurer. The case was submitted on agreed facts to be reserved for the full court. The company seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the treasurer to receive a $159,000 deposit. The 1895 statute required a $150,000 deposit six months after enactment.

Holmes Supreme Court Massachusetts Ship Canal Company EK. P. Shaw Eact

American Wringer Company Ad Sells Wringers and Sweepers

The American Wringer Company at 77 and 7% Franklin street and 80 Arch street advertises cloth wringers man gl es and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.

American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

Weavers Battle Wages at New Bedford Hearing

At the legislative labor committee session in New Bedford, officials and workers testified on wage cuts of 38 to 43 percent over seven years. Mills like Dart mouth and Hathaway faced fines for fabric flaws, while a push to limit female employment and alter production timelines was discussed amid tariff and market pressures.

New Bedford Legislative Labor Committee Matthew Hart Weavers’ Protective Association Liizzie Howarth Dartmouth Leach Hart Supreme Court Hathaway Acushnet Jim’’ Green Potomska A. G. Pierce, Jr Pierce Mill Mr. Pierce Pierce Wamsutta Fall River Donahue New England Massachusetts Rhode Island New Seahire Maine Whitehead Jis N. Pierce Grinnell_ mills Hisses Joseph F. Knowles Acushnet Wills Mr. Knowles Illiam Cullinane Wweavers’ Association

Spinners' Union Postpones General Strike Plan

In Fall River a special meeting of the Spinners' Union decided to postpone all strike action at the King Philip mill until Friday night. The weavers' executives backed voting against a general strike, mirroring the wider sentiment of local unions and likely facing resistance from rank and file operatives.

Fall River Spinners’ Union King Philip Weavers’ Executive Committee

Remedy with astonishing stomach tonics advertised

An advertisement touts a peculiar combination of remedies claimed to include the greatest stomach tonics in the world. It promises a magical touch that tones the stomach and creates appetite.

Keith's Gift Honors Women's Press Association Gathering

A large gentlemen’s night event at Parker House hosted by the Woman's Press Association featured a crystal parlor reception with carnation decor. Notables included Hon. Alfred Hemenway and Dr. Edward L. Clark. greetings from Governor Walcott and others, a $200 gift from B F Keith, poems and readings, and performances by Mary L Wyatt, Abba Gould Woolson, Julia T. King, and other participants.

Woman’s Press Association Parker House F. J. Bonnelle Boston Press Club Alfred Hemenway Edward L. Clark E. R. Shipnen Gosse May Alden Ward Walcott Alice Ives Breed George Gordon Melvin O. Adams Curtis Guild T. B. Aldrich Mary L., Wyatt Abba Gould Woolson

Marlboro Blaze Damages Windsor Hotel Block

Fire leveled through the Windsor Hotel block on Main Street in Marlboro causing about 20 000 in damages. The hotel had forty guests, most saved personal possessions. Windsor proprietor Lewis Houde estimates 700 loss to his property and 12 000 to the building with additional 1 000 in street floor business losses.

Marlboro Middletown Main Street Windsor Hotel Lewis Houde The Windsor

Judge Refuses Third Trustee in Rogers Estate Case

Judge Grant in Probate Court yesterday denied the petitioners request to appoint a third trustee for the Charles O. Rogers estate. The ruling narrows trusteeship as the estate proceeds through administration.

Grant Charles O. Rogers

Battle for May Wheat Sees Leiter Corner Armour

Chicago February report notes Joseph Leiter has cornered the May wheat market as Armour and Leiter engage in a price battle. Armour allegedly bought cash wheat in the Northwest to cover December obligations and may have borrowed from Peavey, with a $3,000,000 check tied to the scheme.

Chicago Joseph Leiter Armour Leiter Peavey Northwest Lattr Northwestern National Bank

Navy Department Tense After Maine Explosion

After a day of intense excitement surrounding the destruction of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor, Secretary Long faced questions about enemy involvement. He declined to speculate, summing up the day’s developments as he prepared to depart.

Washington Navy Department Maine Havana Harbor Secretary Long

Secretary Long's Statement On Maine Disaster Debacle

Secretary Long signals uncertainty on the Maine loss citing Captain Sigsbee’s pending full report. He orders a Havana dive board to determine if explosion came from inside or external attack while noting experts favor internal causes. Survivors list is corrected as inquiries continue, and a possible raise of the ship is discussed with Havana dock plans.

Navy Department Sigsbee Forsythe Key West Long Havana

Davis's Defence in Vermont Murder Trial Opens

In Middlebury on February 16 the defense began its case for Davis. Attorney McGettrick argued Davis did not cause Dora Cushman’s condition, alleging Herbert Poland and Vivian Barrett plotted to entangle Dora and Davis to shield Poland from liability. The defense claims Davis only learned of trouble after a pasture meeting and a mysterious noise as Dora fell, while James Davis and others testified he had a good reputation.

Middlebury Davis McGettrick Dora Herbert Poland Vivian Barrett Dora Cushman Vivian Poland Ora James Davis Smithco

Cambridge Port man cited for spitting on streetcars

Cambridge police served a summons on a Cambridgeport man to appear in court for violating the Board of Health order prohibiting spitting in street cars. He is due in court today in a test case.

Cambridge Cambridgeport Board of Health

Appleton Company reorganizes structure splitting stock and adding capital

At the adjourned Appleton Company and Lowell Cotton Manufacturing Corp meeting yesterday a new basis was approved. Capital is cut from 600000 to 150000 with stock reduced from 1000 to 100 par value. An additional 300000 is to be raised to fund operations. If all old stockholders exercise rights, working capital reaches 450000 with 200000 new and 150000 county stock. Opponents warn of freezing out small stockholders.

Appleton Company Lowell Cotton Manufacturing Corporation

Steamer Wedding Misdirection Delays New York Bride

A New York steamer arrival erupts in confusion as sculptor George Julian Zolnay awaits Betty Newman who pledged marriage by cable on Feb 2. The ship’s voyage ends with the bride missing and the groom left puzzled at Vesey Street.

New York Dee Vesey Street Julian Olway Willy Bory Newman Zolnay Pursery Office Betty Newman

Spain Names Polo de Bernabe New Minister to This Country

Senor Polo de Bernabe, Madrid born diplomat and son of a former minister to the United States, is appointed Spain's new minister to this country. He has long service in Madrid and Washington, speaks English, and writes on commercial subjects. The De Lome letter incident is reported as terminated with Spain's reply received by Minister Woodford.

Senor Polo DE Bernabe de Lome Washington Senor Polo de Bernabe Spain Madrid Admiral Polo United States Foreign Office Holland Egypt Brazil Foreign Office of Senora Mendez de Vigo Germany Ernment Woodford

End of Episode as Woodford Receives Spain Reply

Government dispatch reports Minister Woodford has received a reply from Spain confirming reaction to the prior exchange. Madrid sources note the exchange closes a phase in the diplomatic contact between the two nations. The timing reflects ongoing negotiations and formal communication channels.

De Lome Sails from New York amid Spanish cheers

Senor Dupuy de Lome departed on the Britannic for Liverpool today amid no hostile demonstrations. He traveled with his wife and two sons, escorted by detectives. A reception room aboard featured floral emblems and an album of sympathy from Spanish residents. De Lome thanked the crowd and expressed hope for goodwill from the Spanish colony.

New York Senor Dupuy de Lome Britannic Liverpool Senor de Lome de Lome

Flags ordered half mast at navy yards and vessels

Amid reports from Havana Captain Sigsbee warns many men are lost and holds nine officers and a gunner with him as bodies drift ashore. Captain Philip confirms twenty one Texas apprentices remain aboard the Maine carrier Texas at Galveston.

Sigsbee Havana Secretary Long Jenkins Merritt Texas New York Maine

First American Sailors From Maine Saved After Havana Disaster

In Havana on February 16 the first sailors ashore from the Maine were rescued by swimming to Machina wharf. Wounded and burned crew members include Thomas Droscky Gattrell John Mair A Paua John Londay and George Cowler among others. Rescue teams and Red Cross stretchers aided the scene as more bodies were recovered.

Havana Maine Machina Wharf Tempora A. Paua John Londay Red Cross Society The George Cowler

Havana Hospital Treats 29 Sailors From Disaster

A Havana hospital cares for 29 injured sailors including four from Boston. most are expected to recover while two bodies believed to be missing officers were recovered. The report, dated February 6, is from a special cable to the Evening World in New York.

Boston San Ambrosio Hospital New York Havana

Spanish Paper’s Maine Fire Story Sparks Debate

Havana reports quote a Discusion account claiming a 7:30 p.m. fire aboard the Maine could not be extinguished, followed by a 9:45 p.m. explosion two and a half hours later. It details gun cotton, shell blasts, crew actions, and injuries aboard the City of Washington with accounts of Lt. Commander Wainwright and Captain Sigsbee.

Maine Discusion City of Washington Dressler Gustav G. Dressler R. Wainwright Sigsbee Wainwright Havana

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