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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1898

Page

2

Miracles in Healing at Modern Healers Public Talks

Derr Fritz and staff of Modern Healers begin a second series of public talks and healing exhibitions at the People's Temple Columbus Ave and Berkeley St starting Monday Jan 24 at 2 30 pm and daily that week. Free healing, stage demonstrations, and opportunities to receive treatment offered at Tremont Street offices 644.

Derg Fritz People’s Temple Columbus Ave Berkeley St Derr Fritz Tremont Street

Campaign Finances Show Democratic Lead With Surplus

The Democratic city committee filed an oath certified report at City Hall detailing receipts of 5850 and expenses of 8585.54 with a remaining balance of 264.46. Major donors include Josiah Quincy and John H Lee, while expenditures cover printing and ads for the campaigns. The Riley campaign ran a deficit of 367.25 with Thomas Riley paying 500 and Tim Coakley 300.

Josiah Quincy Democratic Party John H. Lee City Committee Thomas A. Mullen Democratic City Committee Thomas F. Temple Salem D. Charles John P. Dore Joseph A. Conry P. J. Kennedy J. H. Sullivan E. W. Dixon P. J. O’toole M. H. Cleary F. J. O'Toole Joseph J. Norton H. D. Whitman F. W. Day H. S. Fitegersid J. H. Lee S$. McNary J. E. Hayes J. . Hogan Jens Quinn M. M. Lomasney M. Keating H. P. Na Thomas H. Devlin Thomas F. Doherty Francis Lally William J. Burke John J. Teevans Terrence Cavanaugh John A. Ryan Friend F. F. Murphy J. F. Richie Boston Post

Roxbury Housebreakers Hearings Judge Bolster

Hawkins Guptill Davis and Shoules faced a Roxbury District Court hearing as witnesses described a Dec 18 breaking and entering and larceny at Mrs. Hilda Smiths home. Witness Moran represented Hawkins while Henry Weeks fainted during testimony and was removed from the stand. A jeweler testified a man bought a watch for 8.50 before Christmas and later identified at Charles Street Jail.

Hawkins Guptill Davis Shoules Roxbury Bolster John B. Moran Henry E. Weeks Hilda Smith William Carrick Columbus Avenue Charles Street

Compromise Arranges Six Month Chairmanship Shuffle

A Democratic leader states the Boston Board of Aldermen will break deadlock by electing Alderman Conry as chairman for six months, followed by Republican Alderman Dyar for six months. Conry and Dyar will form the year’s committees before resuming business, with broad support reported.

Board of Aldermen Conry Dyar Supreme Court Frank H. Briggs Lowell Bartlett Boston Yestemay Joseph A. Conry Perlie A. Dyar

Boston Aldermen Bill Draws Two Ward Councils Plan

Representative Bart lett introduced a proposed bill in the House creating a bicameral city government for Boston. It would form a Board of Aldermen with one member per ward and a Common Council with two members per ward, retaining most current conditions except for chairmanship provisions.

City Council Boston Bartlett

Aldermen Face Supreme Court Plea Over Suffolk Special Election

Frank H. Briggs of Ward 11 Republican committee asks the Supreme Court for an alternative writ of mandamus to compel the Board of Aldermen to show cause why it should not heed Speaker Bates precept for a March 1 special election to fill the Suffolk eleventh district seat. The board, split Republicans for and Democrats against, awaits a speedy hearing after judge Holmes set return for next Tuesday.

Frank H. Briggs Ward 11 Republican Committee Supreme Court Board of Aldermen Bates Francis H. Lowell Suffolk Holmes

Election of city leaders by people urged in letter

A Boston reader argues for popular election of city leaders, proposing that the president of the Common Council be nominated and elected by the people to prevent wire pulling and ensure faithful service. The letter cites Towne’s bill on electing a chairman of the Board of Aldermen and advocates extending it to the council president.

Towne Max H. Newman Boston Mass

Rev Archibald Anderson Dies at Roxbury Mission Church

The Rev Archibald Anderson C S R died shortly after 8 a m yesterday at the rectory of the Mission Church Roxbury after a year long illness. He had attended to duties despite his consumptive condition. Funeral services are set for Monday at 9 with high mass of requiem. Sermon to be delivered by Rev Father Maloney of Quebec, classmate of the deceased.

Archibald Anderson Mission Church Roxbury Father Anderson Father Maloney Quebec

A Bar Sermon on Self Control and Coffee Health

A barroom meditation contrasts weak and great men choosing daily restraint. It urges cool judgment in drink choices and diet, warning coffee as an insidious enemy. Postum Food Coffee is praised as a nutritious alternative with a red disk trademark claim.

Testimonial for Saratoga Lincoln Water Ends Rheumatism

Boston Sept 18 1897 testimonial from T O Drinkwater 148 Court St Boston praising Saratoga Lincoln Water for curing rheumatism after three cases of use. Letter notes digestive benefits and uric acid removal, touts bottle form sold by grocers and druggists with Boston office at 47 Cornhill and Lincoln Spring Co Saratoga Springs N Y offering analysis.

Boston Mass Lincoln Spring Co Saratoga Lincoln Saratoga Lincoln T. O. Drinkwater Drinkwater Court St Saratoga Springs N. Y Cornhill

Knight Hiding in Boston After Disappearance of Edward Knight

Four days after Edward A. Knight vanished with jewels alleged to be his, police show little action and no trace has emerged. Rumors fix him in Boston with a friend, while questions arise about why John A. Canning has not released an itemized jewel list or pursued prosecution. Mrs Knight and associates cast doubt on arrest plans as Knight’s desk remains unopened and the $1000 reward lacks official notice.

Edward A. Knight Erx Knight Boston London King John A. Canning Canning

Open letter claims Peabody engineered Barrows election

Frederick W. Peabody writes to Congressman Samuel J. Barrows asserting he guided Barrows’s nomination and campaign, revealing his claims of influence, past affiliations, and grievances over the Hammond postmaster appointment and Atwood faction loyalties.

Samuel J. Barrows Tenth Frederick W. Peabody Peabody Barrows Cleveland Greece Massachusetts Dfree Trade League Atwood Free Trade League Congress McKinley Charles L. Hammond Quincy Hammond Mr. Atwood Mr. Peabody Berry Atwood-Hammond

Cuban forces rout at Esperanza and defense of Rosario ward

Spanish reports say General Castellano with 2200 infantry 400 cavalry and two field guns advanced on Esperanza near Puerto Principe and routed 1000 Cuban defenders after a three day march. The next day 2500 Cubans attacked Esperanza again near Infierno woods and were driven off in two hours with Cuban losses estimated as numerous.

Havana Infierno Woods Esperanza Perez Monte Monteagudo Juan Masso Parra Santa Clara Rosario

Rumors Circulate on Garcia Death in Cuban Engagement

Havana reports persistent rumors that General Calixto Garcia, famed Cuban leader, may have been killed in a recent battle with Spanish troops, though official headquarters have not confirmed the information.

Havana Calixto Garcia

Sagasta Reports Cuban Promises of Peace

Spanish Premier Sagasta told the cabinet that Cuba despatches show unqualified promise of peace. He said the impression is shared in Cuba and in the United States according to a Madrid despatch.

London Senor Sagasta Madrid Cuba United States

Ex-Secretary Tello Jimenez Arrives with Five at Rosalia Plantation

In Havana and Vueltas Santa Clara region reports that Tello Jimenez, former municipal secretary, and five others arrived by night at the Rosalia plantation shouting for Spain and autonomy. The dispatch is signed by Congosto.

Washington Havana Tello Jimenez Vueltas Santa Clara Rosalia Spain

Fern sighted off Jupiter Inlet to serve as Navy tender

The Fern, destined to support the north Atlantic squadron, was seen near Jupiter Inlet Florida today. Navy officials believe she is closely followed by the fleet, which remains offshore in deep water and may reach Key West tomorrow forenoon.

Washington Jupiter Inlet Fla Navy Department Key West

Lawson Denies Settlement With Whitney Over Gas Controversy

Thomas W. Lawson denounces reports of a settlement with Henry M. Whitney regarding Boston gas affairs. He says he fights on, rejecting false tales of millions and a world tour, and notes he would quit only if legislatures and courts decide him wrong. Whitney confirms no settlement and denies the rumor.

Thomas W. Lawson Albert CC. Burrage Henry M. Whitney Monte Cristo Whitney New England Gas & Coke Company Board of Gas Commissioners New York Boston

Dyspepsia Cause and a Scranton Patient Cure

An article in the Republican of Scranton discusses dyspepsia as a common ailment caused by lack of vitality and blood nourishment. It recounts Joseph T. Vandyke’s five year struggle with stomach trouble and his subsequent relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, described as restoring life and nerve force and aiding digestion.

Republican Scranton Penna Joseph T. Vandyke Hickory St Mr. Vandyke Thomas Campbell Dr. Williams

Debate on church and state in Chamber of Deputies

In Paris on January 21 the Chamber of Deputies debated public worship estimates. M Berard warned of dangers of clericalism. Ex Minister Coblet proposed separation of church and state, defeated 309 to 192. Dutriex then urged denunciation of the Concordat, also defeated 316 to 171.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Department of Public Worship M. Berard Coblet M. Dutriex Vatican

Rioters in Paris Latin Quarter During Conscription Ballot

A mob wearing conscripts cockades roamed the Latin Quarter amid the January ballot for conscripts. Police dispersed the crowd after arrests reached forty with about fifty additional suspicions previously taken into custody. Three handwriting experts, linked to Zola in the Esterhazy court matter, plan to sue for 100000 francs.

Paris Fiy Zola Esterhazy

Duel Over Dreyfus Sparks Sword Fight in Paris

Paris report says M Verveort editor of Le Jour and M Adjalbert writer for Les Depils De l'Homme dueled over the Dreyfus case. Verveort suffered three flesh wounds while his opponent had a forearm wound.

Paris M. Verveort le Jour M. Adjalbert Les Depils de l’Homme Dreyfus

Bridgewater Normal Association Holds Annual Dinner

The Bridgewater Normal Association met in Brunswick last night with 165 members present. President Wallace C. Boyden led the meeting and reception, honoring Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer and several officials and graduates as guests. Officers elected included Boyden as president and Miss Emily Fisher as secretary.

Bridgewater Normal Association Brunswick Wallace C. Boyden Alice Freeman Palmer George I. Aldrich Frank 4A. Hill Albert G. Boyden A. M Henry T. Bailey Milan C. Ayres Mary H. Leonard George H. Martin Albert E. Winship Emily C. Fisher James E. Cotter Edward Southworth John §. Billings Clara Bentley William CC. Moore Etta Chapman Emily Fisher Frank F. Murdock

Justice and Charity in Industrial Peace Message

A speaker at the Catholic Club argues free labor fuels progress but PCI social tensions threaten civilization. He cites Pope Leo XIII and Gladstone, warns strikes harm nations, and urges workers and employers toward mutual partnership guided by Christian charity and Veritas.

Catholic Club Leo XIII Gladstone Pope New Bedford Cochran Brotherhood of Mankind Veritas Star of Bethlehem Fountain of Justice

Williams Members Plan to Reorganize State Democrats

Massachusetts Democrats prepare a Williams faction meeting at the American House to confirm officers and map a 1898 campaign strategy. Callahan claims regular leadership and vows to unite districts while Cooke backs harmony amid party battles.

Cooke Democrats State Committee Quincy House State Committee Callahan America House Post Dr. Cooke Hamony Essentior Massachusetts Williams

Steamer Marecal Lost Off Welsh Coast

London January 21 The British steamer Marecal capt Land, arriving at Cork January 8 from Baltimore heading for Newport, ran ashore west of St Govenshead on the southwest coast of Wales. Thirteen crew were rescued, four were killed aboard, and six remained missing after abandoning ship.

London Land Cork Baltimor Newport Ashor St. Govenshead Wales

Massachusetts Agriculturists Dine at United Stat eotel

Massachusetts Agricultural College Alu m Club held a dinner for about sixty members and guests with President C L Flint King presiding. Officers for the next year elected include Dr. 5 W. McConnell president and C L Fit treasurer. Speakers included William Sessions and Major H E Alvord among others.

Massachusetts Agricultural College United Willia R. Sessions State Board Agriculture H. E. Alvord Department of Agriculture Washinton Charles Wellington Charles O. Flagg Rhode and Experiment Station W. Brooks W. H. Caldwe William Wheeler R. D. Marden

Campbell Beats Plunket in Dublin by Narrow Margin

In Dublin St Stephen's Green by election to fill a vacancy caused by William Kenney's appointment Campbell Unionist candidate J M Campbell defeated Nationalist George Noble Plunket by 168 votes after tallying 3525 to 3357 with 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street noted as a clothing wringer and carpet sweeper maker.

Dublin St. Stephen's Green William Kenney Ireland Hi Court J. M. Campbe George Noble Plunket Campbell Plukett American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Stre

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Quincy and Lee Riley Bryan Democracy Roxbury Boys East Boston Boston Theatre Xaverian Brothers Aloysius Albert John A. O’shea Ghas. F. Reed Charles F. Reed Brookline South Boston Fallon Massachusetts Chemical Company Reed MR. Newman FR. Anderson Court Street Cannings Gems Gease Congressman Barrows FP. W. Peabody John M. Bird Winter Street Cliftondale Charlestown Anticipal Patt Gobans Gargia Garcia Sagasta Gubans Congosto U. S Lawson Young People's Societies Young People’s Religious Societies Universalist Unitarian Parker Memorial Hall Charles Neil Barney Lynn Mills Chorus Milk Dealers’ Association American House Ofter GEO Goodwin CO Druggist Hanover St Prescott & Co Christian Science Mary ‘Baker Rover New England Mutual Life Insurance Company One Square Benj. F. Stevens Alfred D. Foster F. Trull WM. B. Turner Seo’y Alpheus M. Stetson Kilby Street Lola Bridgewater Association Salem Honora Harrissy W. Bourke Cogerar NFL A. Johnson LS. Johnson & Co Custom House St Quincy House Meeting Agriculturists Plunket Agnew Jas. Gast Wilkesberrs Agne Wood Ward & CO Prompield Shefard & CO Washington ST Mangio—Calaiai Shawmut Avenue TP. A Frederick Justice of the Francesco Mangio Maria Calapal J. Newman & Sons Tremont ST
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