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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1897

Page

2

Dean's Kidney Pills Touted For Women Suffering Kidney Ailments

Boston woman says kidney pains and related female complications vanished after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Burwell's pharmacy. The ad claims the remedy works in all kidney conditions, with a faster effect in women, priced 50 cents, mailed by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.

Dean Bright Wm. Evers Warrenton St Boston Burwell Boylston St Park Sq Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Divorce hearing in Superior Court over intoxication grounds

James F. O'Donnell seeks a divorce from Mary A. O'Donnell on gross intoxication. He testifies to their troubled marriage starting in 1892, with multiple relocations and his wife’s drinking, while he recounts efforts to aid and his own drinking, as the case proceeds to a morning adjournment in South Boston.

Superior Court Boston Street Broadway Jim Worcester Asylum O'Loughlin St. Mary’s Orphan Asylum Father Lee

Mrs. Dupont Rearrested on Fugitive Charge

Annie M. Dupont was arrested by Inspectors Mahoney and Burke on a warrant accusing her of fleeing justice for New York. The Superior Court case was not pressed by the district attorney, clearing Gov Wolcott's obstacle to extradition. She was arraigned in Municipal Court and jailed in $500 bail until January 21.

Annie M. Dupont Mahoney and Burke New York R. H. Macy & Co Stevens Wolcott

Death Roll Warns on Gas Fixtures After Treasurer Addicks Suicide

In the past three months deaths by their own action prompt Boston Gas Light Company Treasurer Addicks and Dr. Durgin to urge frequent inspection of gas fixtures. The notice flags rising fatal incidents and calls for safety checks to prevent further tragedy.

Addicks The Boston Gas Light

Winter Jacket and Bedding Sale at Jordan Marsh Co

A basement sale at Jordan Marsh Co on the second floor offers all wool winter jackets at deep discounts. Also features bleached sheetings and pillow slips with reduced prices, plus a large selection of blankets in 10 4 and 11 4 sizes, all at lower rates to clear stock.

Three Months of Asphyxiation Delivers Multiple Victims

A chronology lists twenty one deaths from asphyxiation beginning Oct 18, naming victims by names and streets such as Mary Noosberg on Munroe Street Jeremiah Haley Gainsboro Street Eugene Sullivan Rutherford Avenue Sarah Lawrence Sophia Lawrence Freeman Sawyer Newcomb Street and others. The records cover dates from Oct 18 through Jan 17 and include locations like Hotel Italy Bay State House Hampton House and Tre Mont Street among listed addresses.

Mary Noosberg Munroe Street Jeremiah Haley Gainsboro Street Eugene Sullivan Rutherford Avenue Sarah Lawrence Sophia Lawrence Freeman Sawyer Newcomb Street

Gas fatalities prompt calls for fixture checks in city

Twenty one people have died from gas in three months and drunks or carelessness blamed. Leaky or worn fixtures are cited as a deadly factor with calls for regular inspections. Officials differ on who should conduct inspections and whether law can curb danger.

Four Die From Gas At Boston Lodging House

Walter Hines and John J. McNulty were found dead at 661 Tremont Street after a gas leak. Walter Sample of Norwood and Richard T. Benning, a telegrapher, were found dead at 22 Dwight Street lodging house. Dr. Hawes said both groups likely died hours earlier.

May Queenin Hampton House Margaret Sullivan Warrenton Street Victor Croce Rutland Street Mary Reynolds Margaret Reynolds Annie Kenepaly Heath Street Walter Hines John J. M’nulty Tremont Street Richard T. Benning Walter Sample Dwight Street John J. McNulty Tremont R. T. Benning Norwood E. P. Slye Hines Mr. Slye McNulty J. P. Hawes

Night of tragedy ties cabbie deaths to a deadly night

The report details the deaths of hackmen Hines and Benning and Sample, with sketches of their lives. Hines, 33, was a trusted Boston Cab Company driver and Blaine’s former coachman, from Charles street, with past work at a Columbus Avenue stand and a Gilt Edge Hotel bar. Benning, known as Miller, lived in Norwood and had a wife and two children in Jamaica. Sample, about 24, had a Hollis Street family, and all three were found dead after returning from a supper at the Hotel Leonard following a night of drinking and unsteady steps.

Merrimac Street McNulty Charles Street Hines Boston Cab Company James G. Blaine Bar Harbor General Dalton Boston Columbus Avenue Dartmouth Street George Mr. Blaine A. C. Potter Knapp Street Harrison Avenue Dwight Street Benning Western Union State Street Norwood Sample Nettie Wiley Walter Brown Nashua Leonard Tremont Street Miller Jamaica Montreal

Bank President Coffinberry Arrested in Indictment Death

Herman N. Coffinberry, president of the Bank of Jarrett and former DeKalb county treasurer, was arrested in Garrett Indiana. At his home he collapsed in the sheriff’s arms and died moments later, after details of embezzlement and defalcations had been previously published.

Garrett Ind Herman N. Coffinberry Bank of Jarrett DeKalb County Coffinberry

Diamond Ruined by Shock at Hoffman House

A 658 carat diamond valued at 1400 dollars owned by J. J. Roche shattered at the Hoffman House New York while displayed to Captain Peacock and friends. The fall fractured the girdle causing feathers and rendering the gem unsalable. Roche cites risk of damage from shock and opal jewelry superstition.

New York Hoffman House J. J. Roche Roche

Annexation Debate Draws Revere Citizens to Town Hall

A large audience in Revere last evening discussed annexing to Boston. Proponents urged better police protection schools and government. Opponents warned of debt and loss of citizenship while local option was raised by some speakers.

Revere Boston Benjamin D. de Butts Harry Skeffington W. H. Bryant Andrew J. Fay Robert Pirie Warren Green Albert Burnham Michael Sullivan Suffolk John E. O’brien

Murder in West Hoboken Wife Found Dead in Bed

Mrs. William Hoffman's body was discovered in her home in West Hoboken this morning by her son Richard. John Engelbrecht, lodger, and the Hoffmans' silk weaver lodger are under arrest. Police say the death resulted from a hatchet blow to the skull while she slept. The husband is not a suspect.

New York William Hoffman West Hoboken Richard John Engelbrecht Hoffmans Hoboken

Funeral of Minister Willis in Honolulu Held in State

Honolulu advices report the funeral of Minister Willis on January 8. The body lay in state in the throne hall and many citizens visited. Central Union Church was crowded for the services. A 500 soldier procession led the way, with President Dole and government officials attending.

San Francisco Honolulu Willis Great Throne Hall Central Union Church Dole

Benjamin Franklin Birthday Observance At Quincy House

Invitations were sent to sixty six honorary members for the Franklin Typographical Society birthday event at the Quincy House with replies from many prominent figures. The New England Society of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni also met at Parker House to honor Franklin with officers elected for the year and speeches by attendees.

Benjamin Franklin Franklin Typographical Society Quincy House Messrs. H. C. Hansen William H. Golding Edward H. Dennison Horace Dodd Dana Estes J. E. Heymer J. 8. Cushing W. E. Barrett Charles H. Taylor George W. Sleeper H. C. Hansen H. T. Rockwell William Hill William Franklin Keith New England Society of the Alumni University of Pennsylvania Parker House University

Celebrating Queen Victoria Jubilee Meeting Planned

A committee of the British Charitable Society met at 36 Washington Street to organize a joint celebration of Queen Victoria's jubilee. George B. Perry presided, T. T. Stokes was secretary. Delegates from Sons of St George grand lodge uniformed rank lodges M A Odd Fellows Welsh Associates Harvard Canadian Club and others were invited to Young's on Thursday evening.

British Charitable Society Queen Victoria Washington Street George B. Perry T. T. Stokes Sons of St. George Grand Lodge Rank Order M. A. Odd Fellows Welsh Associates Harvard Canadian Club Young’s

Ineta Outing Club Disbands After Yacht Racing Years

The Ineta Outing Club of South Boston held a reception for friends last evening and presented commodore Myles Clougherty with a silver tea service. Robert E. Noonan gave the speech as members voted to disband after years of yacht racing service.

Ineta Outing Club South Boston Myles Clougherty Robert E. Noonan

Dr Scofield Noon Meeting at Bromfield Street Church

The Rev C I Scofield D D Moody's Northfield pastor will address the noon gathering of the Evangelistic Association of New England at Bromfield Street Church today. Special gospel soloists will provide singing.

C. I. Scofield D. D Dwight L. Moody Northfield Mass Evangelistic Association of New England Bromfield Street

Honors Adopted For Ex Mayor Samuel L Montague

Cambridge City Council and aldermen approved resolutions of respect for former mayor Samuel L Montague after receiving a communication from Mayor Alvin F Sortwell.

Cambridge Samuel L Montague Alvin F. Sortwell

Sunk by Squall Off York Nubble Jenny Greenbank Capsizes

The schooner Jenny Greenbank, built in Rockland in 1881 and sailing from Boston with a lime cargo, capsized about one and a half miles east of York Nubble during a squall. Captain Meader and two seamen reached the keel. cook Thomas drowned. rescuers Charles Phillips and Moses Weare from Cape Neddick saved the others and ferried them to shore. The ship now lies with its bottom up, anchor gone.

Portsmouth N. H Jenny Greenbank Meader Rockland York Cook Thomas Charles Phillips Moses Weare Cape Neddick Light Boston

Gunners Blown Across Harbor In Nantucket Gale

A sudden forty mile per hour northwest gale in Nantucket Massachusetts drives a party of gunners across the harbor. They reach town with difficulty after the dangerous crossing.

Nantucket Mass

Northwest gale keeps vessels in port at Vineyard Haven

The heaviest northwest gale of the season rages tonight at Vineyard Haven Massachusetts. Steam tug Ice King and barge Burden are the only vessels in port this evening.

Vineyard Haven Mass Ice King Burden

Puritana Cures Kidney Trouble Says Denny in Letter

R George H Denny a 35 year old carpenter from near South Northfield VI describes severe kidney trouble and diabetes. He credits Puritana with restoring his stomach digestion and bladder after using three or four bottles and endorses the remedy.

R. George H. Denny South Northfield Dog River Connecticut Winooski George H. Denny Dixi Crosby Dartmouth College

Halifax Council Seeks Government Support For Canada Steamer

The Halifax Board of Trade reports a letter from Common line agents urging government aid for the Canada steamer on Boston to Liverpool service, after the government declined to pay extra per trip, excluding Halifax as a port. Exports and imports figures are given, plus various harbor incidents and maritime notes.

Halifax Steeves Franklin St. John N. B Albert County Yale Baltimore George Gurney New York Castle Island Gurney Palmas New England Avonsmouth Hull London Board of Trade Daniel Manning Atlantic Works Boston Abana Elbe Dartmoor Hamburg American Sugar Refining Company Sylvester IL Ward Nellie William McKee Mary B. Smith Portland Kittery Point

Money Bag Stolen from New York Traction Wagon

A bag holding $5600 in bills disappeared today from a Metropolitan Traction Company wagon parked before Pacific Bank on Broadway near Houston Street. Messenger Wickham said he handed the bags to his assistant to be counted inside the bank. one bag was missing when counting concluded. He notified the company treasurer immediately.

New York Metropolitan Traction Company Pacific Bank Broadway Houston Street Wickham

Burroughs and Associate Get Five Months on Deer Island

George Burroughs also known as Edward White colored received five months on Deer Island yesterday from Judge Fallon for stealing milk. Stephen Hughes his associate got the same sentence.

George Burroughs Edward White Deer Island Fallon Stephen Hughes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Warrenton James F. O'Donnell Asphyxtation Company Durgin America Ladies Roco Jenard Hotel Italy Elizabeth O'Brien Nelson Street John Baumeister BAY State House May L. Collins Samuel P. Putnam ST. Botolph Street Boston Gas Light Company Bailey Dr. Durgin Board of Health Post Iit Johnson A. Johnson S. Johnson & CO Custom House Street Hood Ben Franklin Ineta DR. Scofield Montague Janne Greenbank Bernicia Lewiston Bangor Munro Shields Landsman Beecham U & Agents B. F. Allen CO Canal 81 New Fork Metropolitan Traction Company of Weather Bureau Washington Senate Committee On the Judiciary Today Hill American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Met. Manfg, Co Alland Bros Wilson Bros Tremont Row Robert Bishop Linden Place Brookline St. Mary's of Assumption Church Emery Francis F. Emery Commonwealth Avenue Mead Everett Howard Flowers J. Newman & Sons Tremont ST John Wedderbuurn & CO Washington, D. C
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