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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1897
Page
2
A six year old girl from Roxbury with leg deformities who could not walk was cured after one magnetic treatment by Dr. Henson at the Quincy House. The family says earlier surgical attempts failed. Dr. Henson and Prof. Phelps are available for consultations daily from 9 AM to 8 PM.
A large Berkeley Temple gathering heard Mr Murphy with Mr Kelsey leading a spirited song service. Mrs Whitney sang Throw Out the Life Line. Murphy read a Gospel account and urged temperance pledges. he announced meetings in Berkeley Temple and Murphy Hall with follow ups at Ruggles Street Church.
At 11 30 last night three men attacked Sam Kee, a Chinese laundyman at 115 Tyler Street, beating and stabbing him amid a failed robbery. Two suspects fled while a third fought and was arrested after officers arrived. Sam Kee was taken to City Hospital with a knife wound and injuries. Later police arrested William H. Mulcahey and John J. Murphy of 7 Warrenton Street as two more assailants.
The body washed ashore at Quogue identified as Captain Arey by his brother from Boston. The body will be taken to the captain’s home in Malden Massachusetts.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases claimed to be removed in six hours by a new remedy. It relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages in both genders and stops water retention almost immediately. Sold by George C. Goodwin & Co. Boston.
The People's Temple sermon by Mr. Jones urges a harvest week and a universal invitation to God. Bishop Mallalieu leads prayers as Dr. Brady and Jones address a crowded vestry audience with fiery calls to come to the waters of life. The preacher envisions Boston as a modern Jerusalem and appeals to reach the vilest sinner.
Nasim M Asseses, an Assyrian released on a no bill for robbery, files charges against Moses Simon 28 Oxford Street Elias Derwood 21 Oxford Street and Thomas Kalef 25 382 Federal Street for assault and robbery on Oxford Street at about 7 pm. Patrolman Jordan captured the three within half an hour and Asseses identified Simon as the assailant and the other two as robbers.
The Harvard corporation ends the old scrim maging custom for flowers on class day after a conference with the class day committee and President Eliot. The decision aims to avoid football attire and rough conduct in the presence of refined ladies, deeming the scramble harmful and inappropriate.
The search for 16 year old Philip Friedrichs continues after he left New Orleans July 6 1896 joining two companions Marshall Currie and Dominick Verges. Currie later reported a railroad injury in Alabama and hospital treatment in New Orleans. Friedrichs vanished with traces lost at Syracuse New York August 8 1896. He was a pupil at Boys High School and was intended to become a physician.
An advertisement touts Woodbury's Facial Soap with the claim that one-quarter cent per day covers the expense of using the product. It urges readers not to economize on soap.
Mrs. Charles S. Aungier claims she was hypnotized by her husband John C. Maxwell and induced to divorce Maxwell then remarry Aungier. Maxwell says his heart and fortune remain hers and seeks her to divorce Aungier and remarry him. Readress notes trace marriage and relocation to Chicago after a 1892 meeting in St Paul.
Samuel Barnett using the stage name Sam Bernard filed suit in the Supreme Court to annul his 1894 marriage to Elizabeth Reardon known as Lizzie B Raymond. He alleges she was already married to Frank J Remington of Stamford Connecticut. Remington testifies they wed in New Orleans and separated soon after in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Margaret Gilmore, sister of the late William Campbell, testified in the will contest filed by Campbell’s daughter Mrs. Salomon. She described receiving a deathbed notice to vacate her home as Campbell lay with Mrs. Ash, and said Mrs. Ash claimed to be Campbell’s wife and sought recognition as Mrs. Campbell to obtain the fortune.
Admiral Dot the dwarf and his wife welcomed a seven pound son in New York. Dot, forty eight and a half inches tall, once toured with P. T. Barnum and later ran a White Plains hotel. He married Lizzie Smartwood of the Royal Midget company in 1892 at Victoria Hall.
The United Brotherhood of the South Sea Islands forms in San Francisco with capital stock of 20000 dollars and more than thirty men already subscribing. The group aims to address a rumor that St John Island women seek husbands.
In Waltham two workers are discharged for alleged watch thefts from the factory. One man was dismissed days earlier and the other this afternoon after watches numbered higher than current production were found. President Fitch returned from New York to lead the inquiry. Officials say an organized gang across departments sewed together stolen parts to assemble watches sold cheaply.
Advertisement offering installments on diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets and banquet lamps. Orders by mail or telephone promised prompt attention. The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met. Manufacturing Co.
Representative Charles I. Quirk of Ward 17 introduced a bill to break up trusts and prevent their formation. The measure defines conspiracy to defraud for price fixing and sets penalties up to ten thousand dollars, with fines and prison terms for officers and violators. It directs enforcement by district attorneys and the attorney general and provides a one fifth share of fines to the complainant.
Mrs H H Watson of Worcester reports her daughter Ethel May suffered twenty six convulsions in two years with weak nerves poor sleep and yellow pale appearance. After using Dr Greene's blood and nerve remedy the child is now healthy and well and Dr Greene of Boston offers free consultation by letter or in person.
Dr Agnew's Ointment promises cure for itching piles in 3 to 6 nights with one application yielding relief. Also claims effectiveness on blind and bleeding piles as well as tetter, salt rheum, eczema, barber's itch and other skin eruptions. 3 cents? note C. B. Woodward & Co., 62 Bromet.
A husband and wife dispute ended with a break in at the Seymour hotel where Carl Witheraux and Mrs Jones were found in a compromising position. Accusations of conspiracy and divorce drive a high profile arraignment with notable legal counsel and a pending court appearance. Police hint Witheraux hails from Providence and recent trips may figure.
Corbett reflects on daily salutations and a Providence case of furniture smashing as etiquette extremes. He visits with L. B. Merriam of the Peoria Mills and praises Echo White Oats. He extols Boston's banking strength, highlighting Security Safe Deposit Company vaults in the Equitable building with secure steel-encased safes and burglar-proof rooms. The firm is led by E. M. McPherson and F. E. Story.
The revenue cutter Daniel Manning was launched from Atlantic Works East Boston at 2 30 pm yesterday with a christening by Miss Margaret Warren. After multiple tug assists and line failures the cutter moved off the ways amid cheers and blanketing waves.
The Cambridge Republican city committee met in Brattle Square City Building. The entire slate was re elected with Charles W Cheney as chairman A B Hewes as treasurer and Thorndike Spalding as secretary. The plan of A P A members to unseat Cheney failed as the secretary cast one ballot for the old officers.
It is estimated that Nansen will make about 75000 dollars from his Arctic trip writings. Nothing chilly about that.
Local notice advertises a Boston hotel newly furnished with easy terms. The seller invites interested parties to drop a line via Post or visit the office to learn details and be connected with the proprietor. Possession is available now.
A scientist claims Americans are becoming Indians amid remarks about race. The speaker argues the only true Americans are Indians, citing personal lineage and a stated fact.
The Connecticut Humane Society awarded a medal to Eugene Walker of Hartford a 17 year old who risked his life to save a man from drowning last September in a courageous rescue.
A comment notes many thefts go unreported as victims stay silent after incidents, leaving crime gaps in public awareness and police records. The remark emphasizes unspoken fear and underreporting in urban neighborhoods.
At A M Leland's warerooms 120 Boylston Street piano chairs are advertised at one half former prices as the store seeks to clear Christmas stock quickly.
A Missouri note reports a divorce filed in Lake County dissolving a marriage to Buck Sigerflip without alleging a cause. The item notes no further reason was required.
The article notes that women understand finer dishes than men and praises Cook's café at No 28 Avon Street for catering to the ladies, calling it a compliment to their tastes.
A New York paper notes Germany objects to American sausages with a quip that they are always growling. The joke highlights wartime or postwar ribbing about food and national stereotypes while hinting at diplomatic tensions.
An 80 year old man in Harrison County Georgia has never ridden a railroad train or eaten in any public house. His son recently died in a neighboring town and he declined to attend the funeral to avoid using the cars. What do you think of him?
Miss Sarah Hughes offers diverse coverage choices from any insurer and quotes the lowest rates. Her office is 230 in the Tremont building.
Josh Billings quips that sound speed depends on the noise. He says a dinner horn travels about half a mile per second, while a morning invitation can take three quarters of an hour to rise to a pair of stairs, sometimes with no endurance left to be heard.
Mr H E Sharpe introduces well appointed dining rooms in the Trinity court building at 175 Dartmouth street. European and American plans offer moderate terms with table d hote lunches at 35 and 50 cents, breakfast 50 cents, dinner 60 cents. Banquet halls serve 300 to 50 guests with reception ante and coat rooms.
Edward W. Emerson of Concord son of Ralph Waldo Emerson has been chosen as poet for Phi Beta Kappa day at Harvard next June.
Mr Goulston of 273 Washington street will endear himself to cigar and pipe lovers with a huge sale he has inaugurated in his large establishment. I was in his shop and saw the event.
A San Francisco Call staff writer reports two weeks of Puritana treatment for rheumatic gout linked to long liver trouble. The letter from F M Close praises the relief and promises continued use, noting prior trials of twenty remedies without effect.
The speaker praised the business style and noted the division of pipes into priced lots. A half million cigars were offered at 45 cents a box, presenting the scene as a hub for bargain smokers' articles.
The text questions whether thoughts are formed from letters or if some people think without using an alphabet. It cites Professor McGee and a paper presented to the Advancement of Science group to explore thinking in nonalphabetic forms.
A captionless snippet mocks individuals who mishandle danger and household risks. It cites a gun negligent, a woman locking children indoors during visits, and a man thawing dynamite in a kitchen oven as examples of daily ways people add to a surplus population.
In this season you can receive ample time and attention from the ordinary custom tailor at Splaine & Fitzpatrick. Prices are advertised as pleasing, with the shop located at No. 110 Court Street and described as very much alive.
A stern plea urges creditors to stop delaying and promptly pay or settle balances. The piece emphasizes the risk to business trust and urges all parties to act to maintain professional integrity and financial standing.
A columnist advises investing with proven business leaders and urges readers to consider the Old Glory Gold Mining and Smelting Company at No 9 Milk Street. The piece touts conservative investors and promises future gains for buyers of stock who request the prospectus.
A brief salutation from E A Corbett notes plans to be present next Saturday. The message includes a courteous sign off using a formal closing.
Paris Jan 22 The Comte de Remu sat member of the French Senate for Haute Garonne is dead at age sixty six Comte de Remusat a liberal contributor to various publications and in 1881 published Memoirs of Madame de Remusat his grandmother
Edwarda L. Martin, former U S representative, died in Seaford at age 63. The Wilmington report notes she was among Democratic hopefuls for the senatorial nomination at Dover this week.
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