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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1897

Page

6

Mystery Solved by Antiseptic Cure for Consumption

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Dr. Robert Hunter of New York has developed an antiseptic fluid that destroys tuberculosis germs in lung tubes and cells. The treatment uses medicated air chambers with twenty minute sessions, and has led to a large Sanitarium named Hunterston in New Jersey, offering supervised care and luxury facilities. Pamphlets about the Hunter method are available from Dr. Hunter or Hunterston Sanitarium.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Robert Hunter New York Hunterston West Y Fortr Hunterston Sanitarium Netherwood N. J

Gould and Sage Clash Over Pacific Railroad Settlement

New York report notes a serious disagreement between Sage and George Gould over the Pacific railroad syndicate settlement. It says Gould favors the syndicate, while Sage backs delaying action until McKinley’s administration. Sage seeks negotiations later to satisfy security holders and government interests.

New York Mr. Sage George Gould Pacific Railroad Syndicate Sage President Fitzgerald Mercantile Trust Company Union Pacific McKinley

Mill workers to cut down hours for thirteen weeks

Fall River agents of the local print cloth mill agreed to curtail two days per week for thirteen consecutive weeks starting Feb 1. The reduced running time will total forty two hours weekly but only if 1,500,000 spindles are signed.

Fall River

New Printing Class Expands at Industrial School for Crippled

The Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children at 424 Newbury Street adds a printing class to its existing programs modeled after Copenhagen trade schools. It offers students with spinal diseases, lameness, paralysis, or limb deformities a trade for self support. Applications go to Francis J. Cotting at 249 Commonwealth Avenue. committee may accept or reject applicants.

Newbury Street Copenhagen Francis J. Cotting Commonwealth Avenue

Willis to plead guilty to second degree murder

Taunton dated report says Henry J. Fuller, counsel for Herbert N. Willis, expects Willis will plead guilty to murder in the second degree and that the government will accept the plea. Fuller warns he would resign if the plea is not accepted.

Taunton Henry J. Fuller Herbert N. Willis Frederick W. Strange Willis Fuller

Shoe Store Burglary Strikes Medford. $1000 Stolen

Medford reports a 4 am break in at T C Newcomb's shoe store. Thieves used force to enter a window and absconded with footwear valued near $1000. Three men and a horse and wagon were involved, and all officers are on roll call.

Medford T. C. Newcomb

Blake in District Court on charge of attempting to burn child

John F. Blake faced the District Court on a charge of attempting to burn his child to death. He claimed the injury happened when he stumbled and the child fell from his arms. He was held in $1000 for the grand jury.

Fall River John F. Blake

Secretive sexual health letters promise cures and secrecy

An advertisement offers a book on sexual science and men's diseases for 10 cents, claiming cures for vitality loss and lewd thoughts. It promotes durable, home-based treatment from HALLOCK MEDICAL INSTITUTE and DR. TOLMAN with confidential letters, prices, and office hours.

Hallock Medical Intitute Court St Boston Mass

Addicks Claims Senate Seat as Yost Is Unseated

J Edward Addicks arrives in Washington bearing credentials to claim the Delaware seat while R R Kenney carries his election certificate issued by the Delaware governor. The House unseats Yost the Virginia representative as Dupont seeks a rehearing before the privileges and elections committee. Addicks meets Senate election chair Chandler and Kenney talks with Gray on the matter.

Washington J. Edward Addicks Delaware R. R. Kenney Dupont Committee On Privileges and Elections Addicks Chandler Kenney Senator Gray Senate

Yost Tucker election case debate ends with Tucker seat

In Washington on January 21 the House debated the Yost versus Tucker contest from Virginia's tenth district. The final vote on Tucker’s seat stood 119 yeas to 47 nays after a quorum issue and adjournment motions. The House then adjourned.

Washington House Yost Rep Tucker Dem Tenth District Virginia McCall Mass Yeas Thomas Mich Hepburn

Postmaster Term Bill Stalls in Senate Debate At Addicks

In Washington on Jan 21, the Senate saw debate over a four year term for postmasters. Supporters including Chandler argued the bill would reduce partisan purges. Hale warned of a scramble for offices. The measure was laid aside after discussion. Other actions included a Chelsea Naval Hospital wall improvement appropriation and Nicaragua canal talk.

Washington Senate Hill Dem N. Y Sherman Rep Chandler N. H Post Office Committee Hale Maine Lodge Mass Great Britain United States Nicaragua Canal Hoar Congress Vilas

Senators Debate Nicaragua Canal and Addicks Credentials

The Senate bemoaned past actions on the silver bill before August as Chandler mocks the pace. Hill and Gray clash over Addicks credentials while Dupont's memorial on Delaware’s seat is referred to privileges and elections. The Nicaragua canal bill discussion is adjourned until Monday.

Senate Mr. Chandler New York Wisconsin New Hampshire Mr. Hill Delaware Gray Dem Del Chandler Addicks Dupont Committee On Privileges and Elections

Gloucester Fishing Fleet Reports Heavy Haul and Loss

The Gloucester schooner Annie C Hall arrived with a crewman drowned on Georges Bank. Eleven other vessels docked with 450000 pounds of fish, led by Mary G Powers with 65000 pounds. Prices ranged from 4.50 to 4 per hundred for large cod, to 1-2 dollars for haddock. Weather drove a southeast gale, delaying the Daniel Manning launch and flooding docks. Additional notes cover vessels, wreck evidence, cable repairs, and passengers aboard the Barnstable.

Gloucester Annie C. Hall Douglass McLean I. Wharf Georges Hall Mary G. Powers Maurice Powers Haddock Carrie Babson Newfoundland Bay Portland Kansas Murdock Liverpool Crosby Antwerp Daniel Manning Atlantic Works Adams Carlton Baltimore Barry Minia Trott New England Direct Cable Company Boston Fruit Company Barnstable McGrath Long Wharf Jamaica B. Bartholomew F. N. Lambert Norfolk Cambrian Queen Jones Rio Janeiro Lord Dufferin Roberts Montevideo New York Delaware Boston Albert L. Butler Leland Jacksonville Thomas L. James Butler James Hamburg Carlisle City American Sugar Refining Company

Roxbury AOH Division 17 Ball Draws Large Turnout

The Roxbury Division 17 A O H held a festive concert and ball at Orienta Hall 2156 Washington Street with about 1200 attendees. President Stephen A Gaffey led floor marshal duties assisted by Joseph Riordan and others. Ayers's Orchestra provided music and Patrick Kelly catered.

Division 17 A. O.H Roxbury Orienta Hall Washington Street Stephen A. Gaffey Joseph Riordan John F. Murphy Thomas J. Brannelly F. A. Thompson Ayers Patrick Kelly Hibernian T. A. Thompson Patrick J. Ducey Marion Ducey James J. Borden Lizzie Downey John J. Curley Margaret Kelly M. J. Lynch Mary Heally Cornelius O'Leary Mary Cotter Joseph Carroll Mabel Finn John J. Sheehan Annie Smith David Flynn Flynn Thomas F. Long Mary Callaghan John Doherty Mary Walsh James Colman South Boston John B. O’higgins Hibernian Knights Messrs Jeremiah Murphy W. J. Horrigan Peter F Callahan Cronin

Wilcott's Monetary Mission Fails in London

The Chi reports belief that Se Wilcott of Colorado found little support in London for a proposed new monetary conference.

Wilcott London Se Wokecott Colorado

Early Morning Cure Claim for Rheumatism

A short item asserts going out early suppresses rheumatism and promotes Salvation Oil as a cure. The text echoes old fashioned home remedy language and lacks verifiable medical claims.

Salvation Oil

Profit Taking Marks Evening Trading in Copper Shares

A day of profit taking in the stock market sees copper shares lead but close only marginally above the session low. Tamarack rises while Boston & Montana, Osceola, Wolverine, and others show mixed moves as dividends are declared by several mining firms.

Tamarack Boston & Montana Arnold Atlantic Centennial Franklin Kearsarge Osceola Wolverine Calumet & Hecla Boston Land Company Quincy Mining Company Gold Coin Mines Company Houghton Mich Franklin, Jr Kearsage Butte & Boston Boston News Bureau Rutte & Boston Bigelow-Lewisohn Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co Thomas W. Lawson Messrs. Paine, Webber & Co Lewisohn New York Chicago Buncombe Illinois Steel Pinkham Closs Les Atchison Roston& Mont Faustern West End Boston & Pre Boston & Lowell Boston & Maine Con & Mont Maine Nh&h Union Pacific West, End Uss Bae Boston & Mont E . Cal & Hec Nd Co Jr U_S Bay State Gas Mercad

Boston Superior Court Jury Lists and Civil Docket Details

Suffolk Superior Court records list October and January jury numbers, multiple tort actions against West End Street Railway Company, and numerous case captions. Second and third sessions cover claims for personal injuries, with trials, disagreements, and various defendants including railways and insurers.

Suffolk Maynard Francis Abbott West End Street Railway Company L. Whipple G.H. Mellen Celia Nee Willam H. Mills M. J. Creed J. P. Crosby A. E. Denison Margaret E. Minton Celia FB. Richardson Et al Margaret BH. Minton Same Margaret Washington and Vernon Streets J. B. Goodrich J. S. Richardson M. F. Dickinson, Jr Ramsey West End R. R Barsalie Metcalfe MecGrath Smith Geary Allen Sutherland Cleary N. Y N. H H.R. BR Scheffreen Richards Dunn Bost Ice MelIntyre White Iamont Merch. Ins. Co Granite State F. Ins Co Dennison Boston Reid Roust Hanlon Innes Ird Escaldstica P. Silva W. H. Preble Edgar W. Childs G. H. Mellen Fletcher Willis Clifford Jenness Coombs Note Dade Brooks Carter Lynn Boston R. R Canney H. RB. R Perry Steele Spaulding H. BR. R Pearson Kearns Anderson Whidden Blake Morrison Frawley Delop Donahue Boston Athletic Association Flaherty G. F. Blake Mfg. Co Winnett Reed C. & M. Assn Keene West End R. R Casey Lynn & B. RK. R

Civil Court Listings for January Proceedings

In the Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth on January 21 the docket lists numerous cases with counsel details including Olsen v Andrews, 806 Packard v Old Colony Railroad, Wasserboehr v Morgan, Demelman v Hunt, Ward v Arnold, Durrell v assignee, Braithwaite v Hall, Simonds v Simonds, Willey v Boston Electric Light Co, Tinkham v Monroe, Butchers Slaughtering Co v Commonwealth, Holbrook v Aldrich, White v Sander, Municipal Signal Co v Holyoke, Whippie v Walsh, Brow v Norton, Fairweather v McKim, Derick v Taylor, Fuss et al v O C R R Co, plus Suffolk Equity matters Barker v Mosely Bros. & Co. Re sumed and unfinished.

Supreme Judicial Court For the Commonwealth Field C. J Allen, Holmes, Knowlton Morton, Jr Olsen Hunt W. N. Boffum F. L. Hunt Ward Arnold S. W. Wagner F. L. Norton Durrell J. H. Butler M. P. Beckett Bartlett & Anderson Braithwaite Hall Hall. 822—Simonds Simonds Willey Boston Electric Light Co Tinkham Monroe, Jr Butchers’ Slaughtering & Melting Co Commonwealth Holbrook Aldrich White Sander Municipal Signal Co Holyoke Whippie Walsh Brow Norton Fairweather McKim Derick Taylor Fuss Et al

Rail schedule notice listing New Hampshire and Montreal lines

A dense passenger timetable lists towns from Manchester to Montpelier and Montreal with numerous daily runs. It shows station stops on the Cee and Sun Cook branches, Sunday and weekday times, and notes seasonal changes and exceptions through Oct. 10.

Manchester Concord nEw Boston Nor WwinaRet Bennie Cee Weare Hooksett Suncoo Suncook Re Principel Nashua Belyont Tilton Lakeport Ashlaconia Long Island Centre Harbor Woldeboro Plymout Warren AN Wavihiniel A. m Campton Woodstock Pemigeewasset Valley Nch M. Lishon Lutreros A. A Hanover ST. Johnsbury Newport Sherbrooks ST. J Sun- Montreal Nila White River Junction Fundays Montreal Queec Quebec Chicago the West G. T. Ry G P. Ry Weirs J. Nders

Fitchburg Railroad Boston to Westward trains schedule

Union Station Boston lists routes via Hoosac Tunnel to Fitchburg North Adams Williamstown Troy Albany Saratoga Utica Binghamton Elmira Syracuse Rochester Watertown Buffalo Niagara Falls Hamilton Toronto Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and beyond. 6:45 AM Mill and Passenger 9:00 AM Parlor Car to Troy and Urban 11:00 AM accommodation 3:00 PM.

Fitchburg Railroad Union Station Causeway Street Boston Hoosac Tunnel Fitchburg North Adams Williamstown Troy Albany Saratoga Utica Binghamton Hornellaville Elmira Syracuse Rochester Watertown Buffalo Niagara Falls Hamilton Toronto Detroit Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Arban Yeacenser

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