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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1897
Page
5
Mr Geo Davidson of Cambridge testifies after ten years of catarrh and chronic flu that three bottles of California Catarrh Cure gave immediate relief. The ad touts Boston and Cambridge cures, warns of complications from neglect, and claims the cure is the only remedy sold by druggists at 50 cents or three for a dollar.
In Haverhill a 16 year old boy Janumario Ronzio drew a revolver during a dispute over 55 cents for cider in a River Street house occupied by Italians. He shot Joe Tarrentino and Antonia Palizio. Palizio is seriously wounded and taken to City Hospital while Tarrentino suffered a minor wound. The boy's father was involved and the incident arose from a fight that began over the cider payment.
The Don ov an arson case in Brockton opened with defense counsel Hosea Kingman challenging evidence of an occupied house. John J. Devlin testified he met Donovan at William Murphy’s house on December 6 and that Donovan did not invite Murphy to burn the ash house. they later witnessed the fire.
Samuel Willis father of Herbert Willis who is serving a life term for murder of Frank N. Strange has disappeared after leaving Taunton on June 14. He reportedly went to Plymouth for business and has not returned. Some fear foul play while others suspect self harm amid family troubles and business decline. A complete search is being conducted.
London July 2 AP informed on reliable authority that Richard Croker plans to return to New York to manage the Tammany campaign for the autumn elections. He communicates with Tammany leaders and helps arrange preliminaries. He predicts a sure Tammany victory and notes tariffs will lag, hindering reformers and Republicans from forming a solid alliance.
The deputy Mayor and sheriffs of Southampton with the U.S. consul toured the United States cruiser Brooklyn this afternoon. They were received by Rear Admiral J. J. Miller and his staff, were entertained at luncheon, and toasted the President of the United States and Queen Victoria. The cruiser is slated to sail home at 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
In Brockton on July 2, it was disclosed that the G. G. Snow Company workers must accept a wage reduction, averaging 60 cents per day, affecting about 70 men as the first step in a general price action.
Charles Williams of 278 Eagle street Cast Boston tumbled twenty five feet into Simpson's fry dock off Marginal street at 10 o clock last night and sustained a fracture above the knee in the left leg.
An advertisement from WELS & Co. Philadelphia urges using warm water for washing, asserting cold water is less effective and promotes the new method with FELS-NAPTHA soap.
Charles Bell of East Somerville escaped death when a gasoline lamp caused a blaze in a one story shed in Scollay square. He suffered severe burns to the head and arms and was treated at Station 1 and Massachusetts General Hospital. The blaze, attributed to Apeeety, caused about 5 dollars in damage to the Shailer and Schurglan Company subway contractors.
William H. Mailes, 32, a West Newton carpenter, died after colliding with a one horse delivery wagon on Walnut street bridge near the Boston & Albany tracks. He was struck by a wagon shaft, as both were moving at speed. witnesses saw rapid motion. Mailes, unmarried, died at Newton Hospital.
The case centered on Augusta Nack as detectives anticipate a voluntary confession within forty eight hours. Nack appears exhausted and distraught, having been kept at police headquarters after a restless night. She declined breakfast but agreed to bread and milk under matron supervision.
Police say Mrs. Nack and Martin Thorn plotted to kill Gulden Suppe and dismember him to dispose of remains in multiple places. They allegedly planned to resume life together and eliminate Gulden Suppe to pursue a barber shop venture on Long Island, with sightings and statements tying Nack to the pair.
New York reports passengers from Panama to San Francisco aboard the City of Para recount a yellow fever outbreak among crew and travelers. Captain Mortensen died and at least a dozen passengers are believed to have perished at sea. Officials later attributed illness to tropical dysentery, with no fumigation conducted aboard.
Mr George E Ricker of the Hotel Shirley Winthrop Beach hosted an opening ball last evening marking his first season at the Shirley. About 150 guests attended including Mr and Mrs S B Sears H A Root Mrs A C J Pope Mrs Herbert Palmer and many others. Mr Ricker directed the floor with assistants J A Ward and G A Jackson as decorations brightened the ballroom.
On July 2 in Racine Wisconsin A W events saw Tom Cooper win the half mile open professional by a foot over Bald with Arthur Gardiner third in 1m 4 6s equaling the world mark. Fred Hicks from Bay City set a state record at 25 4 6s for a quarter mile. Cooper and Bald tied in the one mile professional with Mertens third. Mertens won the two mile pro handicap from scratch. A C Mertens won the ten mile open pro in 22 41 5. Kluefer of Chicago broke the ten mile unpaced flying start record in 24 19 2 5. Hachenberger of Denver held 25 23 2 6.
Carl Theodore Chadsey 23, of 81 Maiden Lane New York, collapsed and died on a Brooklyn sidewalk at Court Street and Atlante Avenue while heading to a barber shop. He was grandson of C S Woodworth of Amherst and planned to visit Amherst tomorrow.
The torpedo boat DupOnt built at Herreshoff’s sheds completed a preliminary run on July 2 in Newport. Builders and government inspector George A Converse judged the craft very satisfactory as its speed reached the specified 20 knots.
Guldensuppe told Gartner of plans with Mrs. Nack to buy a Woodside house and start a baby farm, then disappeared after a telephone cue. Police suspect Mrs. Nack and Thorn conspired to kill Guldensuppe and flee to Long Island, with evidence including a $340 corset haul and a headless murder suspect.
Some object to making a batch of Williams root beer on Saturday claiming it works on Sunday. The workaround is to prepare early in the week so it finishes and is ready to drink, making Sunday a pleasanter day with a healthful temperance beverage.
Frank Gartner of the Murray Hill Turkish baths recounts a plot to lure Guldensuppe to a murder. Gartner, living at 108 Dupont Street, Green Point, LA, was a close friend of Beeney Pre. He says on Wednesday Guldensuppe asked about women.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases removed in six hours by a new remedy advertised as prompt relief for kidney and back pain. Sold by Geo. Goodwin & Co., 86 Hanover.
Coal operators in St Louis react to United Mine Workers order a July 4 strike. Presidents and general managers of large companies travel to mines in Illinois and Missouri to assess the situation. Industry expects a prolonged stoppage and a future rise in coal prices, though not immediately.
In Manchester New Hampshire on July 2 George Beaumier 14 and Ted Davis 19 died after entering the Squag River to save each other. Davis rescued Beaumier before both drowned with Davis's body recovered and Beaumier missing until daylight. Davis supported a widowed mother and was well known in the West Manchester area.
A 42 year old carpenter named Pierce was killed in Cambridge while working on the new West End car stables. He fell twenty five feet from a roof ladder during heavy rain, breaking his neck. He weighed about 200 pounds and lived on Mt. Auburn Street with his family. he was brother of Billy Pierce, an assistant inspector of wires.
The Somerville Democratic city committee held its first fall campaign meeting in the Hill building Union square with President William A. Galee presiding. Guests included Pierre Humbert Jr. John F. Nickerson and others from the Massachusetts Democratic Club. The speakers backed the Chicago platform and attacked the gold standard faction. The gathering was highly enthusiastic.
Joseph Houghton aged 13 is reported missing from 6 Joiner Street Charlestown after leaving home last Tuesday. Police request information from the public to locate him.
E. E. Patridge of Patridge & Macallar celebrated his 40th birthday born on July 4, 1847. His firm closed for the occasion and coworkers presented a bronze Directoire period bust. C E Macullar also gave a costly silver loving cup with antler handles and a two quart capacity.
In Charlestown Chelsea street Frank Bragan aged 9 was knocked unconscious while avoiding an electric car. Dr Underhill attended him before he was sent to 167 Chelsea street. Aime O'Meara aged 3 was struck by a bicyclist who rode away after injuring the child.
At about six last night Patrolman Reick stopped a man delivering groceries on Avon Street. The driver, named Neil Gallivan of Cambridge, employed by W A Holmes & Co grocers Boston, was not arrested. Police seized 144 bottles of beer in six cases, twelve bottles of ale, and 49 empty bottles from the wagon bound for 91 Causeway Street.
Ellis P. Nutter, 21, a clerk, tried to end his life yesterday morning by inserting a large pin into a neck vein at his home 3 Lansing Street. Dr. Green treated the wound and Nutter was removed to the Tombs for observation.
Martin Ortoft, a Norcross Bros. worker at the new Union station, collapsed and died yesterday after tending a guy rope. He drank water heavily and is believed to have succumbed to heat while living at 142 Paris Street, East Boston.
Charles Russell a long time Dedham hardware businessman died at his Church Street home at age 67. He leaves a widow and two sons.
Fragmentary text cites summer tours labeled Blue Hen and Personal conduct by Mecant Comfort and Washington. Mentions Genysbure Luray Cavern Mammoth Cave near Nashville with routes and prereas on Washington Street Boston.
Senator Lodge proposed a 6 cent per share tax on stock and 2 cents per 100 on transfers, exempting U S and state bonds and mortgage securities. The amendment, approved in form by the judiciary committee, targets every stock exchange transaction and could raise over eight million dollars for New York City based on last year’s NYSE volume.
Senate debates reciprocity and retaliation provisions in the tariff bill. The retaliatory clause imposes an extra duty equal to any bounty on imported goods. The reciprocity clause would allow a 20 percent duty reduction or free list for designated articles, amid party splits and constitutional objections.
In Washington on July 2, it is semi officially announced that the President will send a message next week requesting Congress create a currency commission to study a revision of the U S monetary system.
Washington July 2 Mr Hardy the new minister to Persia is a Dartmouth College professor and former chair of mathematics at West Point Military Academy from which he graduated He is the author of several novels including But Yet a Woman which is probably his best known work
An alarm from Box 49 at 2:35 a.m. said a four story brick building at 8 and 10 Winter Street housed A S Adams jewelry and D J Ingraham optics. Fire started in the basement, confined to basement and rear first floor, estimated loss about $1000. Patrolman Codman of Station 2 reported the blaze.
President McKinley departed Washington at 7 10 pm on the Pennsylvania line for Canton Ohio to visit his aging mother. He travels with Mrs McKinley and others in the Hazelmere Pullman car and will reach Canton at 10 30 am tomorrow with a return planned for Tuesday.
Councilman Edward C. Cadigan of Ward 15 died at his home in South Boston yesterday after a long illness. He represented Ward 15 on the Common Council in 1895 and 1896 and was re elected for a third term in December.
A severe lightning storm caused alarm across New York area. The Grant's Tomb flagpole, claimed to be the world’s tallest, was struck. In Long Island City the bolt hit the county court house flagpole and jail, splintering the pole and entering the building. Sheriff Dohl and Superintendent Kersmann were jolted, and prisoner Laura Treadwell was knocked unconscious in the jail cell.
Heavy rain and an electrical storm drenched the Polo Grounds causing postponement of the New York vs Boston matchup. A pole was struck by lightning injuring Bill Clark and Ducky Holmes received a shock as fans anticipated a rematch.
A heavy afternoon thunderstorm in Waltham struck Nathaniel Sand's new barn causing complete destruction. The blaze, fed by hay and farming equipment, totaled over 4000 dollars. The barn replacement sits on the site of a previous lightning struck structure.
The will of Philadelphia widow Josephine Wharton Morgan probated in Fall River bequeaths 1000 to St Mark's Church Philadelphia 1000 to the Women’s Homeopathic Association Pennsylvania 1000 to All Saints’ List en of the Poor Philadelphia and 5000 to St James Protestant Episcopal New Bedford for church alteration and endowment, with school funding contingent on Catholic doctrine and weekly Eucharist at least by 8 a.m.
Ex Senator Higgins counsel for George A Smith of Boston asks to intervene in the Morse suit for Bay State Gas Co. receiver. Smith holds $16000 income bonds and repeats motives stated by Morse and others.
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