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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
5
Health claims argue tea and coffee harm digestion and liver function. Postum Cereal Co promotes Postum as a nourishing fragrant cereal drink, citing trials at Battle Creek and broad family use, presenting cost comparisons and health benefits.
A new beverage claims to brew the color and fragrance of premium coffee without any harmful effects. The product markets a strong aroma and taste while avoiding adverse health properties.
A large artistic calendar for 1897 titled The Oaths and the Days of the Year DCCCCXCVII from Carl H Heintzemann Boston 236 Congress Street features a wood cut style printer in historic garb. The design shows an old German town view through a window with decorative border and hand made paper with inkish tint.
At the Dry Goods clerks Benefit Association of Boston a regular meeting installed officers led by President J Willey and first vice president W W Jone with A R Me onard as second vice president J B Spare as clerk H Burwell as financial secretary F M Lynch as treasurer James Connelly as sergeant at arms and trustees G H Leighton W M Fritta nd W H H Allise. The group reports $1721 paid for member relief over the past year.
At a meeting of Plate Printers Union 9.3 at Wells Memorial last night a recipe was adopted in favor of establishing a city printing office owned by the city and managed by its own representatives. The resolution supported Mayor Vincy and Superintendent of Printing Kalen for opening the path to a municipal office.
Lynn January 8 A Cuban junta party tested a new explosive carried by a thirteen foot kite. The device attached to a shore side kite produced a sea level tidal burst and killed ducks and damaged fish.
New York January 8 A morning paper published alleged terms of peace offered to Spain by General Gomez. Dr Castillo of the Cuban delegation denounced the article as a base fabrication and said Gomez had no authority to make such an offer.
The steamer Dauntless has been cleared of suspicions it engaged in filibustering during its Jacksonville trip. It returned to Jacksonville Wednesday midnight and a Treasury report said it had no involvement in wrecking work. An application for clearance to Neuvitas, Cuba with munitions of war was reported for instruction.
In a bustling Boston column Corbett praises Moody Jones Murphy and local figures. He recalls a summer picnic, a fat man's race, and Moody's warning for heart trouble. The piece promotes Sarah Hughes Insurance attention, co operative banks, Splaine Fitzpatrick tailors, and Ferris the inventor's transformative wheel idea.
Dr Agnew claims a 30 minute relief for organic and sympathetic heart disease with quick cure. It targets palpitation shortness of breath smothering spells and left side pain. Sold by C E Woodward Co 62 Bromfield Street Jaynes Co Washington and Hanover streets.
Gina Porter led temperance opponents with solicitors and a clerk named Beer in the Devonport Hag case against license grants. The remark quotes question on whether a name matters.
An advertisement urges readers to buy a piano chair from A M Le land at 120 Boylston street while also pitching Old Glory Gold Mining and Smelting stock at 60 cents a share with plans for monthly installments. It promises future price gains and early subscribers receive stock regardless of market shifts. A Mastiff named Rex roams a Beacon street mansion. Shopping notes mention a ladies lunch at 23 Avon street.
Havana despatch notes Weyler's column back in Havana. Corbett suggests the item may appear in American newspapers.
The second annual Jackson Club concert and ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston drew about 300 couples. The Fusileers Field Band led the grand march followed by Floor Director John A Ryan and Miss Mary Bird while dancing continued until 4 am with many local figures in attendance.
The annual election at St Josephs Total Abstinence Society hall 99 Cambridge Street West End chose officers led by President Thomas F Gargan and Vice President Patrick McKenna. Other posts include recording secretary John J Fay financial secretary George J Wentworth treasurer William H Cuddy and director chair Edward E Howard with Dennis Fr Callanan and Charles Wall on the board. Visiting committee led by Rev Joseph Coppinger includes Charles G Ruby and James Donahoe and sergeant at arms William F Quinn.
Republican councilmen Gilpatric and Adams figure in a Dorchester city clerk contest with Frederick W. Peabody opposing. Letters exchanged reveal party alignments and alleged A P A link amid claims of loyalty to Atwood and Lomasney. Adams plans a later formal reply via the Post.
The Isaac Rich Hall of Boston University Law School was dedicated with jurists and lawyers present. Oliver Wendell Holmes delivered the dedicatory address on the value of legal education, followed by a reception of distinguished guests from Harvard and state judiciary circles.
Division 36 and Division 20 of Roxbury held a Ro-Chan in Tremont Hall. The meeting chaired by Thomas J. Whyte elected officers for the new term including Whyte as president and McCarron as vice-president. Fifteen membership applications were received.
Narrative recounts Jackson’s mixed force of 2131 men facing a strong British camp nine miles from New Orleans. Night attack with gunboats and flanking moves led to a chaotic but decisive American probing fight, delaying British plans and buying time to fortify. Survivors’ list from the war of 1812 battle includes Coffman, Carl, Lejeune, and Yancey with home towns in Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Alabama.
National Democrats from ten Middle and Western states gathered 300 strong at the Auditorium Hotel to mark Old Hickory’s birth and celebrate McKinley victory. Speeches by Buckner Hamlin and Watterson urged adherence to the Indianapolis platform and the public credit.
An advertisement from Dr. Woodbury of 127 West 42nd Street New York advises removing light hair at home with depilatories and heavier hair by electric needle. It promotes Woodbury facial soap and invites sending 1 cent for a Beauty Book and a free sample of Woodbury facial soap or cream.
The speech argues for ending party warfare to reconcile capital and labor, warning against organized capital and organizing anarchy. It cites 1800 and 1900 shifts, condemns protectionism, and urges a simple revenue tariff with a gold standard and limited silver use. The Hon. C. S. Hamlin responds to the toast praising Cleveland Carlisle and Olney.
In Omaha on January 8 William J. Bryan urged limiting corporate political influence. He called for a law barring corporations from campaign contributions and politics noting corporations exist for business, not politics. He argued banks should pay depositors in full and that stockholders often see their funds used against their political views.
New Orleans celebrated the eighty second anniversary with a city wide event as the entire police force paraded and made a fine display in observance today.
Weather bureau crew at the postoffice building report signals were set yesterday to warn ships of a northeast gale off the South Carolina coast. Since then the storm seems to have worn out or moved away and by midnight indications showed no danger to sailors today.
Offi cers-elect of Division 34 Boston were inducted with pomp led by President Thomas J. Kelly of Division 21 Brighton. Peter E. Murphy was named president with a 120 member division and over 5 dollars in the treasury, as committees were formed and addresses delivered.
In Brockton a decree nisi was granted in the Superior Court for Hannah V. Ross against Charles R. Ross of Onset. The petitioner, a noted Spiritualistic medium, charged infidelity and the larceny of her personal property. Henry B. Foulke, a famed Theosophist, testified for Mrs. Ross.
The piece notes the popularity of the Hanan shoe and a limited time offer due to minor manufacturing imperfections. It emphasizes the shoes’ reliability and the substantial discount expected to drive quick sales for a few days.
A striking 11 by 15 inch beauty calendar for 1897 features cabinet photo reproductions of Maud Adams May Irwin and Mary Hampton with enamel blue brown and gold embossing. It promises elegant artistic creation and will be mailed to any address for ten cents to THE X Z A I A COMPANY 3 Beacon St Boston Mass.
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