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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1899
Page
2
Mrs Katie Lynch asserts a remedy cures drunkenness, praising its effect and her partner in triumph. The claim appears in a candid, emphatic testimonial highlighting a solution that uses coffee as the carrier.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Young resisted four men who entered her Russell Street home yesterday afternoon. She described struggles in which a man named Wood attacked her, then blocked an assault by others as she defended herself and her husband’s valuables. Police arrested Spencer Moore and sought three more suspects, including Wood, Etheridge, and two unknown men.
George W. Pierce of Lewiston was arrested on two counts of attempted murder and seven counts of criminal libel. The charges stem from threats against Judge Cornish and ex-City Marshal Herbert Teel, with arsenic incidents and letters sent to prominent citizens tied to a prior assault case from 1897. Pierce was taken into custody with Maud Warren, after investigations by City Marshal Wing and detectives Thornhill and Odlin.
The state convention ended with readings from national inspectors and greetings from leaders in Fall River Strem and the Sons of Veterans. Flo Jamison Miller, national president, honored James Sexton and his widow, and Angie A. Robinson was elected president with Mary J. Gliman as senior vice president.
A cautious claim that misfortunes strike 95 of 100 businessmen, with Hood's Sarsaparilla marketed as a universal remedy. Testimonies from Mrs Guntz of Wilmington and Mrs Henderson of Columbus describe cures for indigestion back pain and headaches. A Fall River man and a friend also report rheumatic relief after using Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The Senate adopted a resolution to express sympathy to the French Republic on President Faure s death. It passed the naval personnel bill. The House approved the sundry civil appropriation bill with minimal amendments. The Nicaragua canal provision and Fitchburg railroad joint arrangement remained under debate. Naval Academy building plans were postponed.
Coroner adjourns inquest on Adams poisoning as John D. Adams testifies and Cornish seeks private talk then indicates readiness to return to the stand. District attorney confirms murderers of Mrs Adams and Barnet are known and implicates strong State evidence for conviction.
A Paris Mississippi woman describes severe heart and breathing issues linked to coffee. After switching to Postum she improved within a week and fully recovered, noting neighbors Mrs. M. N. Powell and Mrs. Mary Pitts also benefited as coffee was discarded.
The British steamer Mourne carrying Captain Girchman arrived at Constitution wharf with the captain and crew of the Gloucester fishing schooner Carl W. Baxter, fourteen rescued after the Baxter foundered in heavy seas at 42.2 N 64.27 W. Three crew members were hospitalized in Chelsea with exposure and injuries, including Dushey with broken bones. Captain Allen and Captain Birchman recounted a perilous voyage from Gloucester and Shields as they towed, then abandoned, the Baxter and saved all hands.
Vineyard Haven February reports Boston towboat company working to salvage the steamer Emma as crews strive to refloat and repair damage.
Wrecking pumps are aboard the steamer Admiral Dewey and two more large pumps will reach Wood’s Hole from Boston. Heavy cables and hawsers are set, with engineers Brazier and Captain Humphrey arriving to assist. If foul weather delays prep the ship could be lost, but favorable winds in a few days may permit saving her. Divers are inspecting the vessel’s bottom.
Gloucester reports show heavy storms battering the local fishing fleet. Nova Scotia notes say several vessels limped into port with crew missing or injured. The schooner Sarah foundered on the Banks but the crew was rescued at Shelburne. The M. H. Perkins was sunk by a sea. one sailor drowned and two injured. the boat damaged and gear lost.
The Armenian from London to Boston arrived Halifax today towing the Huronia from Shields. Huronia suffered repeated hurricane damage including a broken rudder on February 12, leaving the vessel rudderless and out of control off Sable Island. Crews used sails and horsepower to make headway, seeking a safe passage.
Four overdue ocean liners reached the port yesterday. The Strath Tay from Hamburg and Mourne from Shields were damaged in severe weather. Strath Tay reported a tidal wave on Jan. 6 near Hamburg, causing loss of the starboard life boat and extensive hull damage to the ship. The Warren liners Sagamore and Roman were from Liverpool with two to three days late but undamaged. Captain McKenzie cited rough seas and voyage delays.
Crew report that the steamer's fore and side lights were smashed and the vessel became unmanageable as a storm raged. The barometer fell to 27.90, a very low reading, with hopes pinned on overdue steamers Moravia from Hamburg Wilson Ler Hirdee from Hull and Etolia from Avonmouth expected to arrive today.
New York February 17 The Dutch oil tank steamer Rotterdam arrived with forty two shipwrecked persons rescued from the Johnston line steamer Rossmore Captain Dunecanson which was abandoned in mid ocean as it sank.
The fourth annual Workingmen's Political League dinner in Quincy House featured Hon. Edward Atkinson and Col John R. Proctor debating imperialism. Proctor supported territorial expansion while Atkinson urged restraint and questioned McKinley era policies. Other attendees included Hon. John R. Murphy and Frank A. Foster. Ian Maclaren plans a Boston stopover for three Tremont Temple lectures on Scottish life next Monday and Tuesday with tickets available at the temple.
A timely sale at Bernard M. Wed "My Clothier" offers good trades on trousers as men refresh wardrobes to keep standards of neat clothing. The promotion highlights a seasonal opportunity for value and quality in men’s apparel.
Ten East Dedham Street houses faced sudden asphyxiation from a gas leak likely from a broken main. About twenty people were affected as fumes infiltrated homes and even the East Dedham Street police station before residents were urged to evacuate and seek fresh air.
Boston visitors see a thoroughly rebuilt Jordan Marsh & Co store with redesigned fixtures and abundant novelties across all floors. The second floor features misses and children’s wear, millinery, and refined goods. the third floor highlights white French lingerie, corsets, and books. the fourth floor shows china, glassware, music, toys, and lighting. The store touts an elegant, artful display and eye catching interiors, with the centerpiece painting Maternity by Gordiano.
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