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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1893

Page

6

Paine's celery compound acclaimed by clergy and public

The Rev A Ouellet of New Brunswick lauds Paine's celery compound as a remedy for fever rheumatic gout and general debility. He credits it with restoring strength appetite and vigor while reducing gout attacks and purifying the blood. The advertisement touts the medicine as modern and comprehensive for dyspepsia biliousness liver complaint neuralgia rheumatism kidney troubles and nervous diseases.

A. Ouellet New Brunswick Prelps Dartmouth Paine

Scheme Foiled in East Boston Insurance Fraud Plot

State police nabbed Thomas S. Degan of Somerville while Thomas P. Shiel of Stoneham remains sought after in a scam aimed at exploiting Catholic names. The pair pretended to act for Provident Life and Savings Society to recruit a local board of ten Catholic citizens and sell $10 000 life policies with false profits. They offered church funds as payment while seeking donations from prominent locals, with Degan arrested and Shiel missing yesterday as lawyer Whall filed suit to recover alleged payments.

Thomas S. Degan Somerville Thomas P. Shiel Stoneham Father McCarthy Catholic Church of East Boston Shekels Degan Shiel Provident Life Saving Assurance Society of New York F. L. P. McCarthy O’keefe Francis Lally William B. F. Whall Whall Lally

Lightning destroys New Haven Ice Company buildings

During a severe thunder storm the New Haven Ice Company near Lake Whitney saw its ice house a store and a boat house struck by lightning and totally destroyed. Firefighters fought to prevent nearby structures from catching fire. Loss estimated between 16000 and 20000 dollars.

New Haven New Haven Ice Company Lake Whitney

Forty New Postmasters Appointed in Fourth Class

Washington July 14 119 fourth class postmasters named today including 30 to fill resignations and deaths Massachusetts G Babson Hast Douglass Miss Z L Grozier North Truro named among appointees.

Washington Massachusetts G. Babson Hast Douglass Z. L. Grozier North Truro

Along the Water Front features in harbor traffic and yachting

The Halifax sails for Nova Scotia with 400 passengers amid a fierce rate war with North Atlantic Line. Jack O Hara to take a coast break from muster with the Ninth. Cunarder Bothnia to sail today, many berths remain empty. Nannie C Bohlin voyage to Norway underway as a trial for mackerel pursuit. Yampa yacht, 134 feet, owned by Chester W Chapin, draws crowds before Bar Harbor departure. Rockland steamer undergoes renovation and will serve Rockland Bangor route.

Halifax North Atlantic Jack O'Hara Long Wharf Bothnia Nannie C. Bohlin Gloucester Thomas Bohlin Norway Stavenger Massachusetts Chester W. Chapin New York Constitution Wharf Smith Wilmington Harlan & Hollingsworth Corinthian of Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Clubs Yampa Bar Harbor Chapin

French Republic Wins Case Over Vichy Waters Label

The French Republic, owner of the Vichy springs, sued a New York manufacturer for imitating the waters. Judge Townsend held "Vichy" a protected commercial name under the industrial property treaty. Genuine Vichy waters bear a neck label naming Fisner & Mendelson Co. as sole New York agents.

French Republic Vichy New York William K. Townsend United States Circuit Court Fisner & Mendelson Co

Suburban Press Association Begins Annual Excursion

The Suburban Press Association starts its annual trip tomorrow at 9 30 from Boston and Maine Eastern station toward the Isles of Shoals. During absence the regular monthly meeting for discussion will be held. A good company is assured and a pleasant trip is in prospect.

Suburban Press Association Boston & Maine Railroad Isles of Shoals

Death of a Boston Bookseller at Washington Street shop

Alexander F. Laughton of Laughton & McDonald and formerly with Lockwood & Brooks and the Old Corner bookstore died on Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday at Bulfinch Street Chapel conducted by Rev. I. B. Green. A large Scotch Charitable Society delegation attended. he had long served as secretary. Remains were taken to Andover for burial.

Alexander F. Laughton Laughton & McDonald Lockwood & Brooks Corner Bulfinch Street I. B. Green Scotch Charitable Society Andover

Money for United States Supervisors Paid in Boston

United States supervisors for Malden Newton and Somerville will be paid at the United States marshal office in Boston on Wednesday July 19 at 10 o clock.

United States Malden Newton Somerville Boston

Through His Son The Elder Bismarck Speaks to Reichstag

Berlin July 14 The army bill won its second Reichstag reading and will pass the third. An amendment by Prince Zu Carolath-Schoenaich to fix two years service failed 274 to 10. Count Herbert Bismarck argued against the two year term, warning Socialist influence in youth. Bebel warned socialism is alive and expanding in the army. The session saw repeated uproar and apologies amid debates on Article 1 and 2.

Berlin Reichstag Prince Henry Zu Carolath-Schoenaich Herr Groeber Centre Party Herbert Bismarck Count Herbert Herr von Levetzow Herr von Kardoff Reichspartei Herbert Herr Bebel Social-Democrats Social-Democratic Richettist Chancellor von Caprivi

Man Passthrough: Female Impersonator Hid For Fifteen Years

Frank Blunt, a Fond du Lac crime suspect, is revealed to be a woman named Annie Morris born in Halifax Nova Scotia. Absent identity for fifteen years, she lived as a man, drank, gambled, and wore male clothes after fleeing with her brother at age 13. She traveled with an adoptive father in New England before settling in Milwaukee.

Milwauked Fond du Lac Janssen Frank Blunt Blunt Annie Morris Nova Scotia Halifax Annie Jesse Blunt New England Milwaukee

Authors Talk on Novels at Chicago Congress

July 14 attendance at sessions of the literary congress was satisfactory. George W. Cable presided over the closing day and introduced the theme of modern fiction. Mrs. Mary Hartwell Catherwood spoke on novel construction while others addressed realism and ethics. Speakers included Douglas Sladen, Nelson Rae, Mary E Blake, and Alice French. In the American Philosophical Association section papers discussed published manuscript treasures and the scientific emendation of classical texts.

Chicago Literary Congress George W. Cable Congress of Modern Authors Mary Hartwell Catherwood Douglas Sladen London Thomas Nelson Rage Virginia Mary E. Blake Boston Alice French Iowa American Philological Association Osthoff Prinches British Museum Sonnenschein Mason’s College England Streitberg University of Freiburg Switzerland

Farmer killed by mower in Wales farm accident

Springfield July 14 William J Cook a Wales farmer was cut nearly in two by a mowing machine while mowing with oxen. The runaway team threw him onto the knives. One arm was severed and a deep gash opened his side before aid could reach him.

Springfield William J. Cook Wales Mr. Cook

Moody Merrill Seen In Canada After Boston Insolvency

An interview with ER. M. Shannon reveals Moody Merrill in Canada enjoying life at Bord a’ Plouffe Quebec. Merrill, once involved in Boston affairs, reports he expects to settle matters and return to Boston by October 1, saying he is in contact with parties there and enjoys rest, scenery, and fishing.

Moody Merrill ER. M. Shannon Record Canada Mr. Shannon Lynn Bee Montreal Star Ottawa Elgin and Spark Streets Boston Merrill St. Rose St. Vincent de Paul Bord A’ Plouffe

Fitzgibbons Sentenced for Assault on Seven-Year-Old

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Fessenden sentenced James H. Fitzgibbons to twelve years in State Prison after a felonious assault on seven-year-old Mary Doherty. The 41-year-old defendant appeared contrite as the judge denounced the crime as shocking and urged the need for a strong example to the community.

Superior Criminal Court James H. Fitzgibbons Mary Doherty Fessenden Fitzgibbons

Newburgh Horror Wreck Deaths Reach Two in City

Two of the West Shore wreck victims died at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh. Julia Michel of Brooklyn and Charles F. Sistare of New London, Conn. died from skull and thigh fractures and internal injuries respectively. The unknown dead was later identified as Fannie Rohman of New York City. The other wounded improved after a night attended by hospital staff and Newburgh volunteers.

Newburgh N. Y West Shore St. Luke’s Hospital Julia Michel Brooklyn Charles F. Sistare New London St. Luke’s Pi Ges Fannie Rohman New York City

Harvard Annex Student Miss Jane Cooke Killed in Train Wreck

Miss Jane G Cooke a Harvard Annex student and Cambridge School history teacher was killed in the Newburgh wreck. She lived at 138 Hilliard Street and was about 23 years old with many friends. Her brother J W Cooke was a college special student, guardianship held by Benjamin Wey of Catskill New Jersey.

Harvard Jane G. Cooke Newburgh Cambridge School For Miss Cooke Hilliard Street J. W. Cooke

Senator Jones on silver in Wall Street visit

New York July 14 Senator Jones of Nevada visited Wall Street but spoke briefly. He dismissed talk of confidence and stated people want money and that silver is as good money as any other. He summarized the issue simply as money and silver.

New York Senator Jones Nevada Wall Street

Disease resembling cholera reported in Northampton County

Raleigh July 14 Dr Lewis health officer reports a disease resembling cholera in Northampton county with twelve deaths. Attacked individuals die in six or seven hours.

Raleigh N. C Lewis Northampton County

Bromfield Street Church to Host Greet Lesson Talk

N S Greet will illustrate the international Sunday school lesson at Bromfield Street Church tomorrow at noon. The program includes the farewell service for blind singers Mr and Mrs W V Baker.

N. S. Greet Bromfield Street W. V. Baker

Free treatment tilbud by Dr Dewey at Ten Nyson Street

All diseases treated free with two weeks of treatment and medicine provided. Ten sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia rheumatism kidney skin and blood are listed. Dr Dewey a specialist offers office hours daily until 8 pm except Sundays 10 am to 4 pm at 40 Ten nyson street corner Columbus avenue near Providence depot.

Dewey Tennyson Street Columbus Avenue Providence Depot

Brooklyn Socialite Leaves Home For Grocery Cashier Work

A Brooklyn society girl ran away to earn her living in Boston and worked as a cashier in a South End grocery store for several weeks before returning home with her mother on the New England ghost train. Her mother had sought help from police, but authorities found no grounds for action as the daughter preferred steady work over a lavish, society life.

South End Brooklyn N. Y Jordan, Marsh & Co R. H. White & Co.’s Columbus Avenue Eldridge New York Nellie New England

Will Organize Retail Clerks Fight for Higher Pay

The city sees a growing drive to unionize retail clerks amid longer hours and stagnant wages. A Post interview cites Boston gains in hours and pay, urging clerks to organize for better conditions. Other trades show escalated activity including upholsterers joining unions and planned strikes being discussed by machinists. A John Ericsson Lodge picnic is announced at Swedish Grove in East Milton.

Ufe Post Boston Cabinet Makers’ Union Wood Carvers’ Union John Ericsson Lodge of Machinists Swedish Grove East Milton

Discharged convict faces new 25 year sentence in crime wave

Thomas Kennedy, released from Charlestown State Prison on June 21 after ten years, faces a likely return to prison for twenty five years as an habitual criminal. Four days later, a Revere burglary yielded four hundred dollars in solid silverware. A witness saw the burglar, Kennedy was identified in photos, and police tracked him to Joy Street station. Kennedy, who has spent about twenty two years in prison, protests innocence and warned he would cut his throat rather than go back. The silverware detail is noted as a peculiarity in his long record, his last conviction being twelve breaks.

Thomas Kennedy Charlestown Kennedy W. Farnsworth Revere Joy Street Revere House

Morris's Tourist Hand Book of Great Health and Pleasure Resorts

The new Morris's Tourist Hand Book of the Great Health and Pleasure Resorts offers valuable information for travelers. It covers resorts, hotels, transportation, and related details. published by George W. Morris of Portland, Maine.

Morris George W. Morris Portland

How to See the World’s Fair With Little Money pamphlet

A pamphlet titled How to See the World’s Fair With Little Money has been printed and sued by M. J. Parker of Chicago. It promises valuable information on fair matters and aims to correct the view that only the wealthy may attend the World’s Fair.

M. J. Parker Chicago

Retail Clerks National Protective Association Born in 1890

A historical overview traces the rise of the Retail Clerks National Protective Association from its 1890 Detroit launch. It notes early local unions in New Orleans and Providence, rapid growth to about three thousand members by the Indianapolis convention, and leaders such as James Morrow and Ed H. Mallory guiding the movement.

the Post National Protective Association James Morrow Ed H. Mallory New Orleans Providence National Association Detroit St. Paul George May Duluth Indianapolis Sea of Life Loebenberg Weldon Webster Anna B. Weiss A. B. Loebenberg James A. Minor Ed HE. Mallory

Carpenters consider wage demand after months of agitation

After over eight months of agitation the carpenters near a wage increase, with unions strengthened and a strike mood hinted. Tonight at Wells Memorial Hall the Local Union 33 leadership may present overtures from master builders, though initial demands are likely to prevail.

Wells Memorial Hall Union 33

Horse Shoers Parade Planned for Labor Day in Boston

The Boston Horse Shoers Union unveiled a Labor Day parade plan expected to be among the city's best union displays. The executive board reported on the recent strike, detailing the union’s preparation and intent to showcase strength and solidarity.

Boston

Labor Day Parade Plans Reported by Local Unions

Local Labor Lines notes Assembly No. 9816 met in Dexter Hall last evening and arranged for a Labor Day parade. Manager Dixon of the Boston Cooks Alliance said his union would parade and was organizing a full representation of the alliance.

Assembly No. 9816 Dexter Hall Managere Dixon Boston Cooks’ Alliance Alliance

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