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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1897
Page
6
A grain based hot drink offers a coffee like flavor without adverse health effects. Postum Cereal Co says it aids digestion and blood health, lasts longer than coffee, and suits those harmed by coffee or tea. Promoters urge grocers to stock it as a healthy alternative.
The article outlines Dr. Simpson’s life from Montreal to Honolulu to obtain a divorce in Des Moines Iowa. It notes his second marriage eleven years prior and his return to Boston where he maintains a practice and residence in Chambers Street with an office in Garden Court Street. Acquaintances in the North and West Ends praise his character and charitable acts, while colleagues defend his professionalism, calling the case a persecution.
Hinsdale Smith Jr. paymaster for Hinsdale Smith & Co. was assaulted on a dark bridge between two warehouses in Springfield. Robbers took $144 from his coat pockets after he was struck. he carried $500 in pay envelopes and was about to pay workers. He escaped to the office.
W E Dodge of New York met Senator Sherman in Washington to push ratification of the arbitration treaty. Reports show mixed prospects with a likelihood of amendments before any approval. Secretary Olney plans to urge favorable action before the foreign relations committee.
Amesbury January 18. Robert Outhouse a well known carpenter and builder of this town has suffered a paralytic shock at Plaistow New Hampshire He is a prominent member and past grand of Riverside Lodge of Odd Fellows at Merrimac
A faded ad invites inventors to protect ideas with John Wedderburn & Co. Dept. G Washington D C They promote a $1800 prize and a new list of 1000 inventions they want for patent protection Direct call to submit WANTED AND simple ideas for patenting
Moody urges rest found only among God's people at Tremont Temple while scolding church complacency. He criticizes lack of advertising, calls for outreach to theaters and vice hubs, and urges personal effort to bring souls to Christ, citing Come to me as central rest.
Reverend Moody urges shock over dignity and invites businessmen and reporters to attend revival services. Large ministerial attendance fills the Tremont Temple as Moody outlines assurances through God's promises. He warns against ticket scalping and emphasizes free seats while guiding a prayerful, hymn filled afternoon.
Morning remarks by Moody urge ministers and laity to return to first principles. He laments Boston’s decline over ten years and calls for truth about the church, more work for God from ministers and members, and for newspapers to scrutinize whether Boston is better off now. He condemns lax church practices and insists on accountability.
A city clerk from Allston writes to the Post praising the evangelistic services led by Moody in Boston. He notes many young workers wish to attend but cannot due to work hours and suggests after hours or Saturday gatherings for clerks. He asks the paper to publish the idea for the organizing committee’s consideration.
Lawrence January 18 report says Arthur Howard and Edward Kerr plotted to murder and rob Blair. Kerr fled, while Howard, arrested on $2500 bond, confessed. Blair was assaulted during a supper hour in Blair’s barn as he returned from town. Blair identified Kerr before police. Kerr remains at large.
The market buoyant on Jan 18 with copper shares driving turnover over 25 000 shares. Analyst notes record low visible copper supply abroad and rising prices amid strong domestic demand and expanding electric railway plans. Atlantic dividend disappoints. Osceon drags, Centennial climbs, and Nevada stock activity cited amid broker interest in Montana and Butte.
Frank J. Palmer, 16, was given a life term in the State prison for the murder of Mrs. Betsey R. Hobbs. Charles B. Savage Jr., 20, of Effingham New Hampshire, received six years as an accessory after the fact. Arthur Savage was indicted but prosecutors are not expected to pursue charges. Both defendants showed no signs of emotion at sentencing.
Patrick Rollins aged six, a grocery firm employee, was killed by a kick from a horse in Rohan and Brosnahan’s barn on West Main Street Ware. The youth was found in a pool of blood between two horses with a crushed face.
An advertisement urges inventor to protect ideas and seek patent help from OHN WEDDURN & CO. Dept. 6. 31, Wanton. The notice frames patent protection as a pathway to wealth and invites contact.
The Jan 18 report lists daily sales with the day’s high and low, plus closing prices, bidding levels, and asked prices. It records the market’s final per-share figures for the session.
Washington patent attorneys announce a $1800 prize and a new list of 1000 invention ideas. Propose simple th ideas to gain wealth and secure patent assistance from John Weddurn & Co Department G in Washington D C.
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