Uses of Nitro-Glycerine in Medicine Across Decades
The piece traces nitro glycerine from a explosive byproduct to a medical agent used for centuries in homeopathy and allopathy. It credits Dr Constantine Hering with its early discovery for congestive headaches and notes its limited, then revived, role in heart and nervous system conditions. It mentions Blaine’s crisis treatment, dosing nuances, and the drug’s chemistry and relation to dynamite.
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James G. Blaine
United States
Constantine Hering
Philadelphia
Germany
Hahnemann
Annals of
Homeopathy
C. F. Nichols
New England Medical Gazette
Hering
Materia Medica
Charles Thayer
George H. Thayer
J. W. Daily
Wes
F. H. Wallace
Blaine
Funeral of West Virginia Senator Kenna Observed in Senate
Washington January 12 Senators and dignitaries filled the chamber for the funeral services of late Senator Kenna of West Virginia. The casket borne by Capitol police was escorted from the chamber after a solemn procession. The body was sent to Charleston by Chesapeake and Ohio railroad for burial.
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Washington
Senate Chamber
Kenna
West Virginia
House of Representatives
Crisp
Juhan Pauncefote
Supreme Court
Harrison
Capitol Police
Father Donahue
Keene
Catholic University
Congressional Committee
Senate
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Charleston
W. Va
Lamps and burners cut fuel use by nearly sixty percent
A note from the Herald on December 30 describes one foot burners providing less light than the three foot burners and claims a saving of nearly 60 percent in fuel usage.
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Herald
Vanderbilt Fights Limitation In Alva Yacht Case
William K. Vanderbilt challenges a Supreme Court ruling over the Alva yacht collision. The Metropolitan Steamship Co. seeks to limit liability to the value of the H. F. Dimeck, while Vanderbilt contends only negligent operation caused the loss. He values the yacht at 369000 and personal effects at 5000, with wreck sale proceeds of 8500, totaling 301500 in damages. Hearing date pending.
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William K. Vanderbilt
United States Supreme Court
Alva
Vanderbilt
Metropolitan Steamship Company
Massachusetts
New York
Metropolitan Company
United States District Court
Boston
H. F. Dimeck
Vanderit
Elihu Boot
E. 8
F. Dodge
Reston
Dietrich
School Board Meets and Elects Vacancy Process
The school board met at 5 o clock with President Capen reading Dr. Russell D. Elliottts resignation after about ten years on the board. An order proposed notifying Aldermen of a vacancy and scheduling a Feb 4 convention to fill the remainder of the year. A five member committee, including the president, will continue the Columbian Fair exhibit work. William B. Morse is named junior master on probation in the Boston Tin School, effective Jan 9. The council is urged to add 25000 for a new Brighton High School building. Chairman Canen appointed the boards for the year.
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Capen
Russell D. Elliotts
Elliott
Pettigrove
Board of Aldermen
Board of Aldermen and
Mason Street
Boston Public
William B. Morse
Boston Tin School
Brighton High School
Canen
State Board of Education elects officers at annual meeting
The annual meeting of the State Board of Education elected officers including Secretary John W. Dickinson Newton and agents George A. Walton West Newton John T. Brina West Newton Andrew W. Edson Worcester G ST Fletcher Northampton James W McDonald Stoneham Henry J Bailey North Scituate and L W Sargeant Pittsfield. Discussion on a Nor mal Art College building yielded no decision. Supporters included Rev A A Miner Kate Gannett Wells Milton S Whitney and George I Aldrich. Opponents were E B Stoddard Alice Freemman Palwer A P Stone and Rev E H Capen.
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State Board of Education
John W. Dickinson
Newton
George A. Walton
West Newton
John T. Brina
Andrew W. Edson
Worcester
G. ST. Fletcher
Northampton
James W. McDonald
Stoneham
Henry J. Bailey
North Scituate
Western Counties
L. W. Sargeant
Pittsfield
Teachers' Fund Annual Meeting in West Newton Street
The Boston Teachers Mutual Benefit Association will hold its annual meeting at the Girls High Schoolhouse West Newton Street tomorrow at 2:30 p m to elect officers and conduct other lawful business. Treasurer O W Dimnick reports a large balance with receipts totaling 12239 58 and disbursements 281 83 plus allocations to permanent and annuity funds. Bazaar account shows receipts 41225 91 and expenditures 4929 49 leaving a treasurer's balance of 86296 42 with Kidder Peabody Co on hand 16349 50 and total 52645 92.
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Boston Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association
West Newton Street
O. W. Dimnick
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Society of Arts Meet Highlights Naval Architecture Talk
The Society of Arts held its regular meeting at the Institute of Technology last night. Professor C H Peabody presented a paper on The Course in Naval Architecture at the Institute of Technology, with lantern illustrations enhancing the talk.
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Society of Arts
Institute of Technology
C. H. Peabody
Boston & Maine stockholders approve purchases of two railroads
An adjourned Boston & Maine stockholders meeting at Lawrence voted 125,974 in favor and 44 against purchases of the Newburyport City Railroad and Orchard Beach Railroad. George W. Hillis chaired in President McLeod's absence as the committee announced the tally and the meeting adjourned.
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Lawrence
Boston & Maine Railroad
Newburyport City Railroad Company
Orchard Beach Railroad Company
McLeod
George W. Hillis
Cushing Academy Burned In Ashburnham Blaze
The Cushing Academy campus burned to the ground early today in Ashburnham. Losses total $160,000 for buildings and contents, with $90,000 insured. The fire stemmed from chemical reactions in the lab. No injuries reported. 225 students affected. trustees plan immediate rebuilding funded by a $100,000 reserve.
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Ashburnham
Cushing Academy
Crushed in the ice on North River voyage ends
The British schooner Cricket, Captain Ernst, from St. Johny, arrived Dec. 30, was crushed in the ice on the North River. The captain and crew saved only a few personal effects before the vessel sank. The Chapman Wrecking Company dispatched a boat to the sunken craft this afternoon.
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New York
Cricket
Ernst
St. Johny
North River
Chapman Wrecking Company
Populist House Recognized by Governor Lewelling
Topeka Kansas January 12 Gov Lewelling sent a brief message to the House recognizing the Populist House at 5 02 pm The action marks an official acknowledgment of the chamber by the governor in the state capital.
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Topeka
Kan
Lewelling
Transfers of Certificates Amid Chamber of Commerce Meeting
An adjourned Chamber of Commerce session resumed debate on a constitutional amendment about transferring certificates. The proposal would end the gratuity privilege on a certificate of membership upon the member’s death. Ht. P. Hibbard proposed a ten member committee to revisit the issue, but the amendment failed. The Blaney motion passed by a large majority.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ht. P. Hibbard
Blaney
Board of Managers
Hibbard
Silver Grill Cafe Reports Carburetor Trial Success
A letter from A. A. Merriirietp, manager of the Silver Grill Cafe in Boston, to Massachusetts Gas Improving Company, praises a carburetor attached to a pancake griddle. He notes about 88 percent efficiency vs December and recommends continuing the use. The date is January 11, 1898.
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Massachusetts Gas Improving Company
William Johnston
Sam
A. A. Merriirietp
Silver Grill Cafe Company
Boston
Millstreams Elect Officers At Club Meeting
Millstream Boat Club elected officers at its semi annual meeting Tuesday evening. The roster includes President M Flynn and Vice President T McLaughlin with Clerk J P O'Brien Financial Secretary F Murphy Treasurer J A Finn Captain D Sullivan. Directors are M Flynn T McLaughlin F Murphy G F Simonds R Nelson R Dillion P L Murtha. The fifth annual ball will be held Friday evening February 10 at Pythian Rink Chelsea.
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Millstream Boat Club
M. Flynn
T. McLaughlin
J. P. O’brien
F. Murphy
J. A. Finn
D. Sullivan
T. McLaughlin F. Murphy
G. F. Simonds
R. Nelson
R. Dillion
P. L. Murtha
Cotton Strike In England Continues In Dispute
London reports the conference between Master Cotton Skinners representatives and striking operatives over a 5 percent wage cut ended with disagreement in Manchester today.
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England
London
Manchester
Steamer Melbourne Collides With Tanger at Deptford
The steamer Melbourne from Boston sustained slight stern damage after a collision with the steamer Tanger muende at Deptford. Tanger bound for Lynn.
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Lofpon
Melbourne
Boston
Deptford
Tanger
Muende
Lynn
Funeral Preparations Dominate Legislature as Gen Butter Remains Focus
Preparations for General Butter's funeral absorb legislative work with a 4000 dollar allocation for a military escort. A committee from the Senate and House will attend the funeral, while other measures include bills on widow support, a drunk law repeal, and several regular appropriation figures for government operations. A Democratic caucus plans to discuss United States Senator election strategy, and the Senate and House schedules are outlined for today.
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General Butter
Senate
House
Lowell
Pinkerton
Lawton
Kimball
Butler
Stevens
Milton
Kittredge
Coughlin
Leary
Suffolk
Francis J. Baxter
Boston
Monk
Plymouth
Suffolk County
Finance Committee
Judiciary Department
State House Loan
State House Construction Loan
House Committee On Rules
United States
Hoxie
Ratshesky
Senate Committee On Rules
Evans suit over one third share of Hotel Wellesley property
Wilmot R. Evans, as executor of Irving A. Evans, seeks a court ruling to claim one third of receipts and demand inclusion in a transfer of the Hotel Wellesley. The case centers on a 1890 purchase by Alden, Pope and Evans, later property debts and an insurance payout, with Alden and Pope denying Evans's estate rights. The court debated release effects and ordered potential master accounting, with a hearing soon.
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Wilmot R. Evans
Supreme Court
Irving A. Evans
Wellesley
Charlotte A
Emma F. Baker
I. A. Evens
Arthur W. Pope
George A. Alden
Alden
Pope
A. Evans
Evans
Irving Evans
Will in Colored Inks Triggers Probate Contest in West Newton
The will of Alvin Houghton, wealthy West Newton real estate owner, is challenged by his daughter Mrs. Edward E. Leland. Valued around 300000, the will, written in colored inks, disinherits her while giving modest sums to Leland and son Harry Houghton and a widow. The case, pending in Probate Court East Cambridge, may proceed unless a compromise is reached.
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Alvin Houghton
West Newton
Edward E. Leland
Houghton
Leland
Robert M. Morse
George T. Lincoln
East Cambridge
Ice-choked Buzzard's Bay delays steamers and rescues
Ice five inches thick fills Buzzard's Bay harbor as Steamer Mono Hassett reaches port from the Vineyard through Wood's Hall passage and Quick's Hole. Passengers, returning to the Vineyard, recount conditions. Schooner Maud Sherwood from Norfolk loses gear, frostbitten crewman hospitalized. Tug Nellie to aid a three masted schooner in distress at Seaconner River tomorrow.
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New Burprorp
Vineyard
Wood's Hall Passage
Vineyard Sound
Quick’s Hole
Fairhaven
New Bedford
Seaconner River
Nellie
Woman escapes burning wrapper with quick action
Mrs. Robert Carey Jr of Swampscott at the corner of New Ocean and Burrill streets narrowly escaped a deadly blaze when her woollen wrapper caught fire near a stove. She tore the burning garment away with presence of mind, suffering only slight burns to the neck and hand.
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Swampscott
Robert Carey, Jr
New Ocean
Burrill Streets
Vermont Cold Snaps Hit Barre Chelsea and Williamston
Vermont cold weather persists with temperatures 27 below at Barre last night 23 at Williamston and 32 at Chelsea. Granite cutters in many sheds are not at work today.
Obituary: Warren Morse 69 Describes Local CitizenDies Today
Oxance January 12 reports Warren M Morse aged 69 a prominent local citizen died of pneumonia He formerly belonged to the Mechanic Band Funeral set for Saturday after noon at the family home with services to follow in the Presbyterian Church业务
Memorable Sayings and Anecdotes About General Butler
A collection of recalled incidents and witticisms showing General Butler as judge, including his pension aid for veterans, sharp exchanges with reporters, and practical responses to incivility. Tales cover Butler on a yacht, feeding Farragut coal, courtroom quips, and street defense of his troops with swift punitive measures against disrespectful behavior.
Horse Ambulance On Call At Boston Veterinary Hospital
Horse ambulance operates from 549 Albany Avenue at Dedham Street corner. Horses treated and boarded for 81.50 per day. Dr Edward Cc and Dr Wilbert Soule attend at regular rates. Calls answered at night by telephone 992 Tremont. Attending surgeons listed.
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Boston Veterinary Hospital
Albany
Cor
Dedhamst
Edward Cc
Bocs
Daniel Doo
Wilbert Soule
Shreing Forge
Tremont Ans
Send in the Anecdotes to the Post for General Butler
The Post invites readers with good anecdotes about General Butler to send them for publication. The call asks for stories from those who knew him to be shared in print.
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Butler
Post
Ireland Fund Convention in Boston Nets Over $4000
A Meionnon Tre mont Temple meeting organized by Irish American groups to raise funds for Irish MPs during Parliament and aid evicted tenants. President Hon. Thomas Gargan led a new permanent committee with secretaries Matthew Lamb and Christopher Fay. Speakers included M P Dr Joseph Fox and local clergy, raising over $4000.
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Ireland
Meionnon
Tremont Temple
Chriistopher J. Fay
Boston
J. Walsh
New Bedford
Andrew Athy
Worcester
P.S. Curry
Lynn
John O’ Hearn
Taunseton
Patrick Gilmore
Brockton
Gargan
T. W. Russell
M. P
Music Hall
America
Congress
Joseph F. Fox
Queens County
Irish Parliamentary Party
Thomas J. Conaty
D.b
Coughlin
Fall River
P. A. McKenna
Marlboro
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