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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
2
Public advertisement extols Dr Greenes Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a money saving alternative to doctors and prescriptions. It cites L W Paul of Somersworth NH praising a cure after one bottle and claims the remedy cures cases physicians fail to treat.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America plans a major national convention in Boston August 10 11 12 and 18 at Faneuil Hall with a grand parade of 10 000 led by priests and archbishops. Organizers expect delegates from Philadelphia New York and other cities and aim to draw leaders from church science arts business and politics. Governor Wolcott Mayor Quincy and Secretary of the Navy John D Long may attend. Archdiocesan Union will hold a March convention to announce details.
The steamer Toward reached Southampton tonight with its bow stove above the water line, indicating significant hull damage from a recent incident.
At the meeting of the Board of Aldermen the Republican majority pushed a first order to the calendar amid Democratic protests. A tie battle over electing a permanent chairman followed, with Aldermen Charles Berwin Conry and Presho locked in disputes over authority and parliamentary procedure. After repeated ballots the session adjourned with the chair unresolved.
William Coolidge Lane was appointed librarian of Harvard University to succeed the late Justin Winsor. Educated in Newton public schools, he graduated A. B. from Harvard College in 1881 and entered the Harvard College library immediately.
The text traces career milestones of a librarian who started as assistant under Mr Winsor, became assistant librarian in 1887, and was appointed librarian of the Boston Athenæum in 1893. He led library associations, including the American Library Association publishing section, Massachusetts Library Club, Dante Society, Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard, and the Cambridge Social Union.
The American Wringer Company at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street manufactures clothes wringers mangies and carpet sweepers. Wringers and sweepers are repaired. Orders by major telephone will receive prompt attention.
A historical ad lists various horse items with reduced prices including Holly Whips, fl selected sticks, curry combs, dandy brushes, and large chamois. Regular prices dropped to fractions of a dollar with items from 5c to 50c and a few 25c to 3.00 brackets.
Somerville Board of Aldermen convened to elect officers including John P. Pritchard as superintendent of streets and Dr. William F. Holmes as city physician. Harry A. True won principal assessor, with Dr. Edward C. Booth replacing J. Henry Flitner as Public Library trustee.
In Brookfield, January 12, funeral services were conducted for Mr and Mrs Newton and their adopted daughter Elsie. The three coffins lay in the farmhouse parlor before burial at the cemetery as neighbors served as bearers. Discussions of Elsie heirship and murder case details followed amid a quiet town mood.
A description of Paul Muller led police to Lincoln and Bedford areas after a man matching the Brookfield murder suspect was spotted at James Wheeler’s house between Lexington and Lincoln asking for a shirt. Officers traced a similar sighting near the Bedford railroad station. The man remains at large.
In AGGUSES THE WOMAN Belfast Me Jan 12 the state rested its case after closing evidence and Elliott testified he shot Mrs Leavitt in self defense after she threatened him and took seven dollars. He claimed a prior attack left him nervous and sick and says he fired while in a mad, nervous state with no intent to kill.
The Appalachian Mountain lab met at the Rogers building of Tech for its annual gathering. Officers elected include President William H. Niles and Vice President Rest F. Curtis with a slate of secretaries, councillors across natural history, topography, art, exploration, improvements, and trustees.
Senator Davis argued annexation is essential for controlling the Nicaraguan canal and Pearl Harbor as a strategic base in the Pacific. Senator Allen warned of defense needs, possible statehood for Hawaii, and concerns over Chinese and Japanese immigration and foreign influence in the islands.
King Solomon Lodge I O O F held its first public installation at Odd Fellows Hall with 600 guests. State grand lodge reps included Edward H. Carpenter John Corkhill John York William Desseault. A banquet and entertainment followed chaired by Louis Rosenthal. Officers installed were Noble Grand J. Daniel Vice Grand N. Pinansky Past Grand L. Ginsberg Secretary I. Rosenberg Treasurer Louis Rosenthal Financial Secretary H. Lewis.
Ex-Mayor Nathan Matthews Jr criticizes the mayor's plan to reestablish a city advisory committee calling it useless and unnecessary. He argues elected aldermen and the common council should handle city business without nonresident advisers, while fellow ex-mayor Thomas N Hart backs appointing only Boston residents and citizens' representatives.
The Volunteer Harbor No. 4 ball at Music Hall attracted 150 couples initially, rising to 250 by 12 o'clock. Led by Robert S. Lavender, the event featured a concert by Collins's Regimental Orchestra, dances by Miss Alice Collins, readings by Miss Ober town, and a guest list of shipping figures from the harbor.
The Cambridge police department held its annual ball at Union Hall last evening with about 1000 couples attending. President M. J. Conry and his daughter led the grand march, followed by John J. McBride and wife and Joseph F. McCorry and wife. Notables included Mayor Sortwell, Aldermen, department heads, Boston and Somerville officials, and numerous inspectors, chiefs, and representatives from multiple towns and cities.
The Puritana Outing Club will stage its second annual ball Monday evening January 17 at Lyceum Hall East Boston. The committee has prepared extensively and leading city and state politicians have been invited and are expected to attend.
George E. Gage of the wrecked brokerage firm Gage & Felton has a trial scheduled Monday in Superior Criminal Court. The three count indictment accuses him of embezzling $11,000 from Thomas J. Scollans.
BU will not stage a normal commencement. President Warren orders a grand reunion of all graduates since 1873 during commencement week. The class of 1898 will pick one member from its ranks to represent their class.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent treatment for all forms of piles including itching, bleeding, and protruding types. It claims instant relief after first use and permanent removal of tumors, notes lack of cocaine or opium, and cites physician endorsement. Available at 50 cents to $1 per package from Pyramid Co Marshall Mich with testimonials and a request to try tonight.
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