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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1898

Page

2

Nervura advertised as cure for nerve and blood health

An ornate advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a universal remedy to restore vitality, strengthen digestion, and calm nerves. It features patient testimonial from L. Sanborn of Concord praising relief from nervous low mood, sleeplessness, and heart palpitations. Public note invites consultation at 34 Temple Place Boston, Mass.

Greene M. Sanborn Concord N. H Dr. Greene

Shipping News From The Waterfront Coasts Of Boston

The three masted schooner Helen H Benedict arrives from Baltimore with 1135 tons of ceal and crews for inshore fisheries are preparing. A party of 100 plans to sail toward the Klondike around the 15th on steamer Iris now at National dock East Boston. The schooner Elwood Burton needs repairs after gale damage while two forty schooner brings 12000 pounds of fish. The Canara carries lumber to Buenos Aires with Captain Tom Grady handing over to Captain Swatridge. Engineer Anderson from Resolute travels to Washington for vacation. The Illawarra springs a leak but pumps free with tug assistance. Actress sold for shore fishing, goes ashore in a snowstorm but towed to T wharf uninjured. Additional ship movements and crews noted with several captains and vessels named.

Helen H. Benedict Isaac Brackett Baltimore T Wharf Edna Perry Gloucester George Perry Rienzi Beverly Anna L. Sanborn Klondike Iris National Dock Boston Bartlett Copper River Seattle Straits of Magellen Elwood Burton Day Hillsboro N. B New York President Fiske’s Canara Mystic Wharf Buenos Ayres Manila Tom Grady Swatridge St. John, N. B Humphreys Maiden City Anderson Resolute East Boston Washington, D. C Illawarra Eugene Tompkins Lawley’s South Poston William Sprague Dolan Actress Thomas eManus Alvez Commercial Wharf Alver George’s Island A. Bavim Suffolk William J. Gallison Sarmoush Tee Dominion Penam Companies

Big Field for It at Harvard Says General Bancroft

Harvard meeting in Sanders Theatre to organize Graduate Athletic Association featured General Bancroft Roosevelt and Gov Wolcott. Bancroft urged reforming Cambridge athletics toward independent lines. Roosevelt praised athletics for character and perseverance and urged continued effort despite failures.

Harvard W. A. Bancroft William A. Bancroft Graduate Athletic Association Sanders Theatre Cambridge Theodore Roosevelt Roger Wolcott Wolcott I. N. Hollis A. G. Hodges Yale Capta New Haven F. W. Moore Harvard Athletics Bancroft Higginson Eliot Ira N. Hollis Professor Hollis General Bancroft Teddy Roosevelt Hollis China Mr. Roosevelt Abraham Lincoln

Governor Wolcott Arrives to Warm Reception

Governor Wolcott arrived and stepped through a side door to take a seat as applause and cheering broke out among the crowd. The moment underscored the public enthusiasm at the event.

Sled Sale Reductions Clear Inventory on Third Floor

Store announces final day stock clearout to make room for alterations on the third floor. Prices cut to move sleds now at 1.25 for boys sleds and 25c for boys sleds previously 50c, with girls and Russian sleighs discounted from 12.00 to a reduced figure.

Harvard spirit and early alumni gather for constitution vote

Governor Wolcott, Harvard graduates and trustees fill the stage as General Bancroft leads a crowd in three times three. J. C. Gallivan outlines the constitution and an executive committee of prominent alumni from New York Boston Utica Cambridge Beverly and other cities is chosen by secret ballot.

Roosevelt General Bancroft Governor Wolcott Roger Wolcott Harvard Harvard College J. C. Gallivan State Senate A. G. Hodges New York Salt Lake City J. H. Sears E. C. Storrow Boston Kellogg Fairbank Chicago J. P. Hutchinson Philadelphia A. J. Cumnock Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati J. P. Lee F. N. Watriss A. J. Dibblee San Francisco L. A. Frothingham B. G. Waters R. D. Wrenn N. W. Bingham, Jr Cambridge D. D. Scannell E. N. Wrightington

Silver Debate Concludes With Harsh Exchange Over Currency

The debate centers on paying government obligations in depreciated currency. Senator Lodge backs the idea, while Senator Teller denies advocating such payment. Senator Hoar calls the issue one of honor, cites Berry, and Teller retorts with a cost of beef quip about eleven pounds at seven cents.

Hoar Voices Labor Harmony Across Regions

Mr Hoar notes industrial prosperity in South Carolina Alabama and Georgia and urges competition on equal labor laws across states He says New England supports American unity but resists competing with regions with long hours and child labor Platt opposes Teller resolution suggesting it would amount to free coinage of silver if it means anything at all.

Hoar New England South Carolina Alabama Georgia Platt Conn

Tebbett Leather Dealer Absent as Banks Cover Transactions

Chief Watts of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation aids in locating Abraham Tebbitt a leather dealer of 116 Bedford Street after he arranged about $28 000 in drafts and bonds with London connections and failed to meet payments. Leather merchants report unpaid orders and Tebbitt remains missing from his office and residence as banks confirm drafts and bills of lading are in order.

Chief Watts Bureau of Criminal Investigation Abraham Tebbitt Bedford Street Louis D. Brandeis Boston Tebbitt Tebbitt Brothers London England J. B. Moors & Co Devonshire Street London House J. B. Moors &Co Harvey Fisk & Sons Congress Street Moors & Co Tebbbitt Watts Mr. Tebbitt Pembroke Street

Senators Debate Bimetallism and Silver Coinage

In a floor colloquy Mr Platt claimed the nation has bimetallism while Mr Chandler challenged the definition. Mr Daniel urged free coinage and argued parity of silver and gold, stating 455 million standard silver dollars exist as certificates with no gold redemption law. The discussion touched on bond payments in silver and potential Treasury raids before Senate adjourned to executive session.

Mr. Platt Mr. Allen Tillman Platt Mr. Chandler Daniel Virginia Hoar Sherman Mr. Daniel Aldrich Senate

Debate Over Mail Carrier Service Cuts In House

In Washington on January 26 the House debated reducing mail carrier service in large cities. Chairman Loud and Chairman Cannon assured no cut before June 15 and promised later deficiency funding. The Carlisle school line item in the Indian appropriation bill was defeated amid debate. Salem Oregon pupils increased by fifty.

Washington Loud Postoffice Commission Cannon Appropriation Committee Post Office Department Carlisle Salem, Ore Kelley Dem S. D Sherman

Strike Strain Persists As New Bedford Mills Hold Firm

In New Bedford on January 2 the strike remains deadlocked with both sides firm. Firemen at striking mills are paid at old schedules to maintain steam pressure per insurance needs, easing resistance. Rumors of a conciliatory offer are dismissed by the strike committee. Funds for the strike run well, while supervisors plan to sail to England to arrange yarn imports. Samuel Ross of the National Mule Spinners Union informs the English union of the situation.

New Bedford Spinners’ Union John W. Knowles Acushnet England Robert Burgess Pierce Mill Albert R. Pierce Andrew G. Pierce Europe Samuel Ross National Mule Spinners’ Union

Rooster Rhetoric and Mail Service Row in House Debate

Ratified clashes on a House floor feature William Kelley calling Oliver Cannon a bantam rooster and later retorts about ruffianism and ungentlemanly conduct. Other reps from Ohio Illinois and New York criticize mail carrier cutbacks, arguing against reduced city deliveries and favoring prompt service.

Kelley Cannon Illinois Danville Ill Bromwell Rep Ohio Senate Cincinnati Quigg N. Y New York City Belknap Adams Penn Williams Dem Miss

Loud Sees Sensation Hinted Over Post Office Funds

Representative Loud charged post office officials with creating a $160000 deficiency by adding 289 carriers. He defended the service until June and urged delay of broader debate while urging readiness to discuss the issue later. Other members pressed for carrier impacts as the conference report on the urgency deficiency bill passed and ten pages of the Indian bill were disposed of.

Loud Rep Cal New York Quigg Department Mr. Quigg Mr. Loud Post Office Cannon Walker Mass House

More Cut And More Strike In Fall River Mills

The No. 1 mill walkout expands to three of four Iron Works mills as Sagamore workers protest a about 13 percent pay cut and faster looms. Loom fixers pledge 25 cents weekly to support colleagues in New Bedford amid rising tensions.

Fall River Iron Works Sagamore New Bedford

Spy Found At Union Meeting In Lawrence

United Textile Workers meeting in Lawrence reports seventy new members. A spy was identified and expelled after a heated session. The union waits on Pacific directors to respond to the Spinners appeal to withdraw the 10 percent wage reduction.

Lawrence United Textile Workers the Pacific

Sagamore Defeats Armenian In Rough Weather Race To Boston

The Sagamore under Captain Fenton bested the Armenian captained by McConkey in heavy seas after Liverpool departure on January 15. Sagamore closed an eighteen hour summer lead, reaching Boston light and Charles Town docks after the Armenian, which paused off Grand Banks, arrived earlier but faced harsher conditions.

Sagamore Fenton McConkey Liverpool Mersey English Leyland Grand Banks Boston Light Warren Hull Charlestown Boston

Man Found Dead Behind 70 State Street Station

A man believed to be Michael Feeley of Dedham lay unconscious in an alley behind 70 State Street. He died soon after at the station. A letter, a necktie from White's, a key, and old teeth were found on him. No violence observed. Dr. Dunn cited apoplexy or heart trouble from exposure. Shoes and shirt appeared to be from public institutions.

Michael Feeley Dedham State Street Feeney Station 2 White Dunn Beacon Street Brighton House E. A. Leonard Tremont Street Harry Waitt George E. Ryan George Smith John H. May J. M. Kerrison George B. White Martin Brothers William Bromlee M. J Bef Albee Keith’s Th Boulevard Theodore Hiller Georg Johnson George Gay Jules Feliner Cales Chase Thomas Mansfield Georg Holmes Dr. Quinlan Brookline William Quinlan Commodore Perkin Charles Bishop George Boynton

Tremont Row Fire Spurs Major Damage at Union Cash Register

A fire in the New England agency of the Union Cash Register Company at 38 Tremont Row caused 800 to 1000 dollars in damage. Eight or ten registers were ruined by fire and water after an oil stove explosion. No insurance was carried. Patrolman Leary alerted Station 2 and aided a wounded proprietor, H. C. Holmes, who was taken to the station. The blaze was contained quickly, sparing most of the building.

Tremont Row New England Union Cash Register Company Leary Woodbury Cash Register H. C. Holmes Station 2

Remarkable Pyramid Cure for Piles Promises Fast Relief

A newspaper ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pill as a simple cure for piles, claiming immediate relief and complete cure with thorough, permanent results. It features a testimonial from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and notes availability from Pyramid Drug Co. at 50 cents per package.

M. C. Hinkly Mississip St Indianapolis Ind Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Sleighing Out on the Boulevards Atop a Busy Day

Horse owners enjoy fine sleighing as crowds gather on Beacon Street and the Brighton House. Riders like E. A. Leonard and others lead the rush while mounted police keep order. The American Wringer Company advertises its wares at Franklin and Arch streets.

The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Stree

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov. Wolcott Jordan, Marsh and Company ATA Jordan Marsh Lodge Teller Senator Hoar Arkansas Berry Colorado Mr. Teller Senator Platt Hood I. S. Johnson & CO Unson Andyne J. J. Fecitt Roxbury Bicycle Club Commonwealth John F. Nickerson Co Commercial Street Fall River Mills Ber Mr. Kelley Fritz Iimbo Tremont St Lee Maine Havana United States Sigsbee Peeches Pyramid Pile Boulevar Washington St New England Piano Co GEO. C. Goodwin & CO Hanover St ER. W. Virgin Roberts and Emma Frances Kimball Roberts—Kimball West Quincy Jan, I Braggiotti Martha Ellery Braggiotti Frake Braggiotti Arlington Street Church Taylor Roxbury Janet Iance Isabel Herbert N Bell Taylor J. Newman & Sons
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