Munyon Rheumatism Cure Praised By Sufferers In Boston
Testimonial notes from Boston residents praising Munyon Rheumatism Cure after rapid relief. Ads claim Munyon's Remedies address many diseases with per vial pricing and free doctor service. Includes mention of Munyon’s Static Electric Machine and Life Chamber and free trial at Tremont Temple for catarrh treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Munyon
Archibald Allen
Commonwealth Ave
Boston
Mass
Professor Munyon
Olaf Ellison
Princeton St
Munyon
Tremont Temple
Horse and Carriage Mart Auction in Boston
Regular Thursday sale at 10 30. On Jan 18 consignments include 1 sorrel horse Prince 9 years old 1075 pounds and 1 sorrel horse Major 1250 pounds plus an express wagon bay horses 8 and 9 years old 1350 pounds each and 8 foot express wagon with harness 500 second hand horses of various prices and a note claiming unique speedway in Boston and how to consign horses for sale.
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Prince
Abbott, Downing & Co
Cold Spring
Abbott, Downing Co
N. B
Boston
Sale of Stored Goods for Nonpayment in Suffolk
Goods deposited by C. H. Davis, M. A. Ropes, Hattie Mason, Della Dowman, Catherine Harris, D. M. Morrison, J. M. McLean, C. Morrison, G. A. Neal, Alex Robinson, Dani Reardon, Geo. S. Ryder, Alexander B. Richardson, J. L. Shurtleff, Louise Shuman, Ella Sweens, E. W. Thompson at Suffolk Storage Warehouse will be sold sixty days after date for nonpayment of storage. 15-12-19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
C. H. Davis
M. A. Ropes
Hattie Mason
Della Dowman
Catherine Harris
D. M. Morrison
J. M. McLean
C. Morrison
G. A. Neal
Alex, Robinson
Dani
Reardon
Geo. S. Ryder
Alexander B
Richardson
J. L. Shurtleff
Louise Shuman
Ella Sweens
E. W. Thompson
D J Cronin Dead Popular Roxbury Man Dies at Home
Denis J Cronin a 1865 born Roxbury resident dies at 48 Reade Street after sudden illness. Heart failure and Brights disease given as causes. Survived by a sister of Rev Mortimer O Connor of Portland and three children. Active in Military Division 43 A O H and Meagher Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denis J. Cronin
Roxbury
Reade Street
Cronin
Bright
Military Division
Mortimer O’connor
Portland
Military Division 43
Camp Sheridan
Thomas [Francis Meagher Athletic Association
Irish National League
Koch attacks wife and son then leaps from apartment window
Gustave Koch attacked his wife and son at their home on Lexington Avenue in New York. He leaped from a window, struck the pavement head first, fracturing his skull. Doctors at Presbyterian Hospital say he is near death as he suffered from delirium tremens.
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New York
Lexington Avenue
Gustave Koch
Presbyterian Hospital
Koch
William C. Whitney
the Navy
the Brunswick
Back Bay
Marriage on Record for Maud Evelyn Shaw and Frank Farwell
The Providence Rhode Island registrar's office lists Maud Evelyn Shaw and Frank Fiske Farwell as married on August 26 1896 by Reverend H S Cushman. Both residents of Providence with ages 19 and 21 respectively, Farwell a lumber surveyor born in West Medford. Because Shaw was a minor her father Frank Shaw gave consent witnessed by A S Jackson. a copy bears the registrar C V Chapin seal.
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Providence
R. I
Jan. l
Maud Evelyn Shaw
Frank Fiske Farwell
H. S. Cushman
C. V. Chapin
Farwell
Miss Shaw
West Medford
Frank Shaw
A. S. Jackson
Enteresting Experience of an Indianapolis Gentleman
A historical column recounts a curious tale from an Indianapolis resident about overcoming nervous dyspepsia through a distinctive treatment. The narrative highlights personal endurance and local social context of the period.
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Indianapolis
Bride Will Not Return From Buffalo Affair Revealed
A Providence marriage register appears to link Maud E. Shaw with Henry Collier Mix and Frank F. Farwell, suggesting past nuptials in East Cambridge. Shaw declines comment. Mr. Shaw cites legal limits while noting Maud will not return to Massachusetts. New documents prompt questions about signatures and forgery.
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Post
Maud E. Shaw
Frank F. Farwell
East Cambridge
Henry Collier Mix
Buffalo
Farwell
Miss Shaw
Providence
Mr. Shaw
Maud
Massachusetts
Chicago
Mix
A. S. Jackson
More Power for Mayor Eyes Busy Chelsea Aldermen
Chelsea's new Board of Aldermen met at City Hall with an order to let the Mayor petition the Legislature for city charter amendments. Proposals include electing 15 aldermen annually, Mayor call power for special meetings, and a 10 vote threshold to override vetoes. Mayor Littlefield tapped W. J. Sweetland and William Dinsmore for the fire department. Wharf Street extension from Division to Pearl was set for a second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Duncan
Littlefield
W. J. Sweetland
William Dinsmore
Fire Department
Civil service debate and Hawaii annexation dominate Senate session
In Washington the House passed the executive legislative and judicial appropriation bill with no civil service commission funding vote. Senator Davis led a two hour pro Hawaiian annexation speech, while Civil Service Commissioner Rice announced resignation and defended removals for efficiency. Representative Davidson proposed a Maritime Canal Company of North America bill to link the Great Lakes with Atlantic waters via a 20 foot deep canal and large locks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan. U
House
Civil Service Commission
Pearson
Brosius
Og Service Committee
Senate
Davis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaii
United States
Civil Service
Rice
Davidson
Wisconsin
Maritime Canal Company of North America
Great American Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
Atlantic Tidewater
Touraine Club Holds Grand Fancy Dress Ball
The Touraine Club of Somerville hosted a heavily attended ball at Eberle Hall Union Square last evening. About 200 couples joined in a parade of courtly costumes led by President Richard Getchell as Adonis Dixey and Miss Sadie Hall dressed as a queen at Elizabethan court.
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Touraine Club
Somerville
Eberle Hall
Union Square
Richard Getchell
Adonis Dixey
Sadie Hall
Queen Elizabeth
Gardner Wins Fight in Wheeling at Metropolitan Club
Oscar Gardner known as the Omaha Kid defeated Eugene Bezenah of Cincinnati in a 21 round bout in Wheeling West Virginia at the Metropolitan Athletic Club. Gardner won the decision at the end of the twenty first round.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Oscar Gardner
Eugene Bezenah
Cincinnati
Metropolitan Athletic Club
Gardner
Ward and Leon Fight Ends In Draw At Palace Club
In Trenton New Jersey January 11 about two thousand attended the opening card at the Palace Sporting Club. The main event a fifteen round flyweight contest between Jack Ward of Newark and Caspar Leon of New York ended without a decision under the agreed rule that a knockout would not be required if both fighters were standing after the fifteenth round. Two six round bouts followed Corrigan over O Connor and Cain over Waldron both ending in favor of Corrigan and a draw for Cain versus Waldron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Palace Sporting Club
Jack Ward
Newark
Caspar Leon
New York
Pat Corrigan
Dave O’connor
Paterson
Corrigan
Joe Cain
Brooklyn
Jack Waldron
Carriage Drivers Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Licensed Carriage Drivers' Independent Benevolent and Protective Association held its annual meeting last evening at their hall. Officers elected include President William Terry, vice president William Cook, recording secretary J P Walsh, treasurer Alexander Ross, and sergeant at arms James Adamson.
Brooklyn Chess Club Proposes Cable Match Dates
The Brooklyn Chess Club informs the British Chess Club it would welcome a cable match for the Sir George Newnes Anglo American trophy on March 11 12 18 19 or 2 6. Named to join the Brooklyn team are Pillsbury Showalter Barry Hymes Hodges and Delmar. The Boston Chess Club notes a committee recommends forming a national association of cable chess matches and submits draft rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Chess Club
British Chess Club
Brooklyn
George Newnes
Harry N. Pillsbury
Jackson W. Showalter
John F. Barry
Edward Hymes
A. Hodges
Eugene Delmar
Boston Chess Club
Therooklyn Chess Club
Boston Club
Weavers and Carders Strike Meeting Turmoil Reported
The narrative describes a disrupted labor meeting with weavers and carders denouncing being ignored as manufacturers and the State Board convened separately. Claims of attempts to “gag legislation” and possible appeals to the Governor follow plans for a strike. A French speaker addressed the crowd.
Conference Behind Closed Doors At Masonic Hall
In a closed session at the Masonic building the Spinners Union representatives led by Secretary Ross President James Cook and John Hannigan attended with treasurers from most mills. The meeting ran until 5 20 but produced no concessions as mill managers and spinners remained firm in their demands and refusals to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Weavers’ Union
Carders’ Union
Board of Trade Rooms
State Board
Spinners
Masonic Building
Waldron
Ross
Weavers and
Carders
Hart
Masonic
James Cook
John Hannigan
Englishwoman Speaker Chosen Amid Hall Crowd
A young Englishwoman with a cockney accent was escorted to the platform by several enthusiasts. A bystander called her the best speaker in the hall, and she alluded to the State board while criticizing current lawmakers.
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Post
State Board
Wonen
Congress
Legislature
Andrew Pierce Remains Key Figure in New Bedford Mills
Andrew Pierce long served as treasurer of the Wamsutta Mills and acted as the guiding force behind the New Bedford Manufacturers Association, shaping local industrial leadership for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Pierce
Wamsutta Mills
New Bedford Manufacturers’ Association
New Bedford Mills Face Cutdown Debate and Possible Strike
In New Bedford mill circles dissent grows as a proposed wage cut faces opposition from workers and some directors. A Dartmouth mills director warns a prolonged strike could slash a mill’s capital by about one sixth, while others doubt the cutdown is necessary or wise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Abbott Smith
Dartmouth Mills
Lowell
New England
State Board Arbitra tion Visits City Weavers Angered
The State Board of Arbitration led by Richard P. Barry Charles D. Palmer and Charles I Wolcott arrived at 10 15 am and met Mayor Ashley ex mayor Brownell and Robert F. Raymond at the library to discuss the dispute. The board sought only information with no operative or manufacturer representatives present as they prepared to meet the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Arbitration
Richard P. Barry
Lynn
Charles D. Palmer
Lowell
Charles
Wolcott
Concord
Ashley
8. A. Brownell
Robert F. Raymond
Board of Trade
Arbitration Committee
State Board
Board of Trade Committee
Weavers and officials clash over failed arbitration plan
State Board of Arbitration fails to avert disruption as weavers and mill workers accuse leaders of tricks. Secretary Ross and Mathew Hart condemn lack of progress while New England Federation meetings back the local strike and pledge support as delegates navigate a collapsed board session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Hart
The
New Bedford Weavers’ Association
New Bedford Merchants Fearful Amid Ongoing Strike Action
Merchants in New Bedford voice despair as strike talk cuts business. Local officials led by Board of Trade chair Mr. Brownell hoped for arbitration but face disappointment. Mayors and businessmen condemn the citywide dispute as calamitous while workers prepare for a protracted stand. Weavers report strong union backing and reserves, with Fall River support pledged to sustain the action. A mass meeting for nonunion weavers is planned next Friday to ratify the union’s move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
A. H. Cogan
North End
A. Brownell
Board of Trade
Ashley
National Union
James Arthur
Fall River
New Bedford Weavers
Union
Carders Union votes to strike with weavers and spinners
At a meeting of the Carders Union this evening the group voted to strike and cooperate with the weavers and spinners in the fight commencing next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carders’ Union
Lowell Mill Strike Fallout and Southern Competition
Lowell mill agents break silence to defend wage reductions amid a possible strike. They argue the plan returns to 1893 levels, deny proposing a Southward wage cut, and cite Southern competition as a key factor. They warn a strike could affect 15,000 workers and stress production curtailment as the alternative.
Strike fears loom in Rhode Island mule spinners unions
Executive committee of the Rhode Island Mule Spinners' Association reports member mills voting to pay extra assessments to support a strike in New Bedford. Slater Cotton Company plans 10 percent wage cuts, while workers resist reductions and push for uniform pay with New Bedford. Mass meetings loom in Pawtuxet Valley and Warren to protest wage cuts and rally employees across Lonsdale Berke ley and Ashton mills with uncertain outcome.
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Pawtucket
R. IL
Rhode Island Mule Spinners’ Association
New Bedford
Slater Cotton Company
Slater Company
Lonsdale
Berkeley
Ashton
Fallon
Pawtuxet
Warren
R. I
Gulliver
Messrs. Goddard
Lonsdale Company
Superintendent Edward Lynch Resigns at Union Manufacturing
Edward Lynch, longtime superintendent of the Union Manufacturing Company, resigns after declining a salary cut. John Sullivan named to take the post, effective Saturday. Mills reduced salaries for superintendents, treasurer, and overseers as wage cuts take effect.
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Fall River
Edward Lynch
Union Manufacturing Company
John Sullivan
Doctors at Dinner Dined by Boston Eclectic Society
The Boston Eclectic Medical Society held a dinner at the Thorndike with Nathan L. Allen presiding. Guests included Professor John Urn Cincinnati and his wife, historian James Clark Ridpath, Rev. Nathan E. Wood, professor E. L. Patch, Professor Scoville, and others from the College of Pharmacy and Wellesley College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Eclectic Medical Society
Thorndike
Nathan L. Allen
John Urn Loucinnati
James Clark Ridpath
Nathan E. Wood
Boston
E. L. Patch
Scoville
College of Pharmacy
Sheppard
Alice If
Wellesley College
Obituary Notices from Georgetown and Roxbury Area
Notices announce multiple deaths with ages and funeral details. Charles T. Baldwin age 47 to be buried at Georgetown January 13. Denis J. Cronin member of A O H and Camp Sheridan treasurer, funeral January 18 at St Patrick Northampton Street. Daniel Cram funeral January 12 at 17 Belvidere Street. Bridget Burke Dugan, 26, Roxbury, funeral January 18 at Mission Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Cram
Daniel Cram
Davya
Belvidere Street
Dugan
Roxbury
Bridget Burke
William Dugan
Longwood Avenue
Mission Church
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Horse and Carriage Mart
Washington Street
D. J. Gronin
Young Whitney III
American Wringer Company
Franklin Street
Arch Street
Hanover St
Ae American House
Eygie
Henry C. Mix
Stuart
J. A. W. Sharper
Prospect St
Ind
A. W. Sharper
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Ball OF
Prep & Co
Hood’ S
Wasepassue
Hood
C. I. Hood
Puck
Prescott & CO
Smoke Talk
North End Knights of Columbus
Society Hall
Charlestown
Harvey N. Collison
Barry
O’nell
Court St
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Weavers
New England State Federation of Weavers
South
SCONE
America
England
Merrimac, Hamilton, Appleton
Tremont & Suffolk
Lawrence, Boott
Altenheim Med. Dispensary
Dept. U.Q. Bo Ft Ncinnati
Lonsdale Weavers
Lynch
GEO. C. Goodwin & CO
A. Melvin
Biacwerons
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