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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
6
Mrs Mary Frances Lytle of 2 Hunter alley Rochester New York describes severe pale illness with leucorrhea and painful periods. She credits Dr Greene's Nervura with restoring color weight and vitality and notes use of Cathartic Pills for constipation. Dr Greene offers free consultations at 84 Temple Place Boston Massachusetts.
Watt Reed, a Platt county farmer, turned himself in at the State prison in Jefferson City after the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed his ninety nine year sentence for killing neighbor Newton Winn in a Platte City courtroom. The pair, once rich neighbors near Grayson, quarreled over a business matter leading to a courtroom shootout that also grazed the judge.
Chelsea police were tipped by H E Rice and found a den atop the Loud & Co bake house on Broadway and Fourth. Four youths led by Andrew Connors confessed to breaking into William Bart’s store at Winnisimmet street and taking tobacco sardines pipes and overalls. Sentences deferred to Friday.
The Bram trial sees James E. Cotter portraying jurors as biased and improperly influenced. He highlights alleged improper conduct by court officers and jurors, arguing such interference undermines the defendant Thomas Bram’s right to an impartial, constitutional trial.
The New England Mutual Life Insurance Company held its annual meeting. Thomas Sherwin Alfred D Foster and Benjamin F Stevens were elected directors for three years and Henry Parkman for one year. The company reported 3764 policies issued last year with premiums and interest totaling 4 455701 04. Net assets stood at 24036783 45. Death terminations reached 482 policies amounting to 99996092. Endowments terminated by maturity or discount totaled ninety eight policies worth 306214.
An advertisement promotes Prof Adler's Crown Hair Grower from Berlin claiming to halt hair loss and restore color, cure itching and dandruff, with a price of 1 dollar. Sold by Alland Bros at Haircutters 19 Tremont Row, agents for U. te.
A Boston reader touts Dean's Kidney Pills through a personal narrative of back pain, urinary trouble, and bloating that faded after use. Mrs. Whipple recounts 25 years of disability improved after Bradbury's Pharmacy supplied the pills, claiming renewed mobility and nightly comfort. Sales details note Foster-Milburn Co. as sole U. S. agents.
At the Brunswick last night the Episcopalian Club debated The Church Army as a Missionary Agency with about 130 members present. Officers elected included Robert Treat Paine as president and a slate of vice presidents, secretary William R. Cabot, and treasurer Henry M. Upham.
William Kennedy charged with attempting to poison Albert F. Learoyd of Danvers is brought to Salem court. Counsel for Kennedy moved to quash the indictment claiming it failed to allege the actual attempt. Trial expected to run into Wednesday night with new witnesses including Mrs. Learoyd.
A Boston district sees frequent break ins in Roxbury Crossing with 70 officers covering a large area from Camden to Longwood. Dewar's tea store suffered a rear entrance break and loss of stamps and a diamond ring. Lowe's meat market and Thomson's jewelry also faced attempts or thefts.
The Congregational Club met at Tremont Temple in Lorimer Hall. After a social hour in Gilbert Hall, members adjourned to banquet hall for a farewell report by Rev. William E. Barton on evangelists Moody Jones Murphy and Patterson and references to President-elect McKinley and the arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Officers elected include Rev. Barton as president and John H. Colby as secretary with a full roster of vice presidents, treasurer, committee chairs, and reception team.
A meeting of parents and supporters at Girls' Latin School on West Newton Street discussed plans for a new building. Dr. I. C. Clapp presided and Henry O'Meara served as secretary. A public hearing is set for Wednesday evening by the School Board committee on school buildings and the high schools committee.
The report states ENAMEL INE constitutes more than twice the usage of any other stove polish type worldwide, signaling a clear market leader.
Woodbury's Facial Soap is described as pure and good for daily use, aiming to improve complexions with a superior cleansing formula.
Copper remains très strong with no round lots of old copper available as buyers scour the country from Maine to California. London prices rose with spot at £51 12s 6d and futures at £11 17s 6d, while stocks like Calumet & Hecla and Tamarack advanced, prompting forecasts of higher prices. The Spencer mine project in North Carolina and Emery & Tucker's test mill aim to prove ore value, likely boosting future earnings and dividend prospects if runs prove satisfactory.
The report lists the day’s high and low official sale prices and the closing bid and asked prices.
In a Madrid telegraph, the Duke of Tetuan reports Weyler began his current trip eight days ago. Pinar del Rio remains under control after Maceo's death, Santa Clara shows little revolt, and four provinces have minimal disturbance. Reforms will roll out after census machinery is ready, Cubans favor peace while New York patriots oppose.
Advices from Havana report intensified conflict between sugar planters and Weyler with cane fields burning as troops allegedly destroy estates not grinding per official orders. Major belts including Matanzas and Havana burn. Pilar estate near Artemisa saw over 1.5 million arrobas of cane burned. Constancia owned by the Marquis of Apezeteguia involved American creditors.
A discussion of coffee's impact on complexion and health. It promotes Postum Cereal Food Coffee as a coffee substitute, claiming it eliminates stomach and liver troubles, restores sleep, and calms nerves. Warns against imitation products and urges insisting on Postum.
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