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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement touts Onse-A Cue as a medicated vapor treatment for catarrh and lung conditions. It promises immediate relief, cures for throat and lung diseases, and the ability to treat at home, reducing the need for doctors and procedures.
The War Department releases Col. George A. Waring's Havana sanitary report. He finds no sewerage, foul markets, rotten garbage disposal, and widespread malaria while praising Havana water and gulf winds. He urges a comprehensive ten million dollar reform plan including a single cleansing department, sewers, paved streets, an abattoir, cremation of waste, marsh reclamation, and a 300 horsepower power plant to eradicate yellow fever.
The Munyon Doctors invite you to have your case thoroughly examined at no charge. They will assess you carefully, provide an honest opinion, and advise on treatment without any cost for their attention or advice.
Newcastle Penn January 8 John Blevins city treasurer was found at midnight in his office unconscious with a head injury. The safe was broken and about $200 missing. His son found him on the floor and he died shortly after. Prisoners claim hearing a thud around 9 and link it to Blevins going to his office after a tailors visit.
A remedy promoted by Dr J W Haines is described as quietly effective in reforming drinkers. It is offered with free samples to those who write with name and address and include six cents for postage. The letter promises instructions, testimonials, and guidance to save loved ones from degradation and poverty.
Boston port activity shows ten ocean liners sailing to European ports exporting wheat corn and oats totaling 948462 bushes. Freight includes barley flour cattle sheep horses cotton dressed hogs beef and dressed hogs, with apples shipped to Liverpool and Hull. Overall weekly and seasonal totals highlighted against prior years.
A Pittsburg fire at the Hotel Richelieu in the early hours caused about $15,000 in damage and killed three guests while injuring five others. Rescue efforts saved six people after salesman Robert N. Thompson guided them to safety as flames blocked exits. The blaze started on the second floor from a gas explosion and the hotel was destroyed. Also covered is the 24 hour bicycle race where Louis Gimm set a strong distance but trailed Cordang’s world mark, with details on pacing and notable riders.
The first Maronite church dedicated to Syrian Catholics in the United States opened on Tyler street Boston with a simple but impressive ceremony led by Archbishop Williams. Father Joseph Yazbeck, born in Lebanon in 1857 and fluent in multiple languages, leads the congregation which numbers about 200 and now has a permanent home for services in their own Eastern rite.
Officers on a warrant arrested Fred Lesle James Gleason and Thomas Wilcox on a Lord's day gaming charge. George T. Bago John Ww gods and John Collins were held present. Cards and a small amount of money were seized.
A listing of mill dividends paid in the past year by Fall River firms shows an average of 2.22 percent on capital totaling 28,493,000 dollars. The year 1898 was difficult due to wage cuts early on and later curtailment, but the current outlook is bright.
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