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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1893

Page

6

Martyrs to Headaches Find Cure in Celery Compound

Louise Lincoln Tucker, a Chandler & Co. clerk in Boston, suffered chronic headaches for years. After using Paine's celery compound, she reports a full month without an attack and describes the remedy as the only cure she found, urging others to try it.

Lynn Sunday News Chandler & Co Winter Street Boston Louise Lincoln Tucker West Roxbury BodSton Paine Thar Miss ‘Ucker

Miners Fight Coal Companies Faces Legal Challenge

Kansas City news item reports Attorney General Allen traveling to Pittsburg to lead a legal battle for Southern Kansas miners. He warns of a hot fight, vows to file anti trust actions if evictions proceed, and seeks charter forfeiture of coal firms. He urges miners to stay lawful amid riot talk and focus on lawful strategies.

Topeka Kan Allen Kansas Pittsburg Attorney-General Institute

Victory for Edison as injunction blocks Oconto lamp

Milwaukee July 20 Judge Seaman granted an injunction preventing Oconto Manufacturing from making the Edison incandescent lamp after Edison petitioned for a pretrial measure. The ruling sustains Edison patent validity and counters the Goebel defence alleging prior invention in 1854. The lengthy arguments spanned a full week before decision.

Milwaukee Wis Seaman United States District Court Oconto Manufacturing Company Edison Company Edison Oconto Eatson Oconto Company Goebel Henry Goebel New York Beacon Vacuum Lamp Company Boston Colt Judge Colt

Brutal Kansas City Murder Shocks City Bank Cashier Shoots Attorney

A. W. Little, former bank president and First National Bank cashier, shot and killed prominent Kansas attorney Benjamin E. Johnson on Minnesota Avenue near Crinotey's drug store. He then beat Johnson and surrendered to police. motive unknown. United States Commissioner Hanks accompanied Little during the incident.

Kansas City Fan A. W. Little First National Bank Armordale Bank Benjamin E. Johnson Kansas Little United States Hanks Minnesota Avenue Crinotey Johnson Hee

Brave Man Dies Helping Baby From Runaway Horse

New York July 20 Thomas Dunworth aged 40 was struck and killed by a runaway horse in Brooklyn while trying to save a baby carriage. He saw the wagon bearing down in Tillary and Duffield streets, grabbed the horse, kept the carriage from harm, but the bridle broke and he was trampled. He died minutes later from his injuries.

New York Thomas Dunworth Tillary and Duffield Brooklyn Dunworth

Boody Rot A Boodler Brooklyn July 20

Mayor Boody released minutes of grand jury proceedings on alleged corruption in street railway franchise bids. Six witnesses testified about favoritism toward Nassau Electric, Kings County Electric, and Brooklyn City Railway, excluding Union Street Railway. Lawyers' opinions suggested aldermen impropriety and mayor involvement. Boody claimed the minutes vindicated him.

Brooklyn Boody Efarnd Moore Court of Sessions Nassau Electric King’s County Electric Brooklyn City Railway Union Street Railway Company Uiton Street Company Beody

Rail Strike Disorder Rumors Reach Leavenworth

Rumors report 1090 Black workers loaded onto trains in Birmingham Alabama last night to replace striking miners in Kansas. Officials fear further clashes as they head toward Pittsburg and other sites, with tensions spreading through the state.

Leavenworth Kan Birmingham Alao Kansas Pittsburg

Offensive Roughs on Beach Street Alarm Residents

A Boston street news report details hoodlums on Beach Street politicking insults and assaults after dark. Witness accounts describe gangs patrolling near depots, targeting well dressed pedestrians and delaying crowds, with police laxity noted at patrols on Franklin and Federal streets.

Beach Street West End Old Colony Albany South Flaminga Johnnie Franklin Federal Streets Postoffice Square Apea@fer Federal Street Boston

Two Catastrophes Averted At Sea By Narrow Margin

The Nellie G Dixon and Edith Emery narrowly avoided disaster after a fogbound collision east of Chatham. Aboard the Dixon, James Gannon braved danger to seal a hull hole with canvas, saving the vessel. The Maggie Sullivan and its nine dories faced a separate peril, later rescued by Belle J Neal, keeping a crew of up to two dozen from catastrophe.

Nellie G. Dixon Edith Emery Maggie Sullivan Nellie Dixon Kearney Chatham Boston Dixon Emery James Gannon Commercial Wharf James Lana T. F. McManus Hinery Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Hach Dory Belle J. Neal Cook Neal

Along the Water Front in Malpeque and Nearby Bays

Advices from Malpequa report the schooner Ethel B Jacobs sheltering at that port last Friday after catching fifty barrels of mackerel the day before total catch since entering the bay reaches ninety barrels. Several schooners are in the bay including W H Wellington Hat tie M Graham Senator Lodge Lottie Gardner S F Maker Martha C Marguerite Haskins Yosemite Notice George Edmunds Herald of the Morning Fredonia Eliza H Parkhurst Hattie BE Worcester. The Pilgrim flyer to make another run Saturday with rigging and masthead shrouds to be strengthened. The boat heads to New York in about a week. The Longshoremen’s Provident Union picnic and games are set for Highland Lake. Yesterday at T Wharf boats crowded and cod and haddock prices low due to light demand.

Malpequa Ethel B. Jacobs Malpeque Prince Eoward Island Alberton Miminegash W. H. Wellington Hattie M. Graham Senator Lodge Lottie Gardner S. F. Maker Martha C Margerite Haskins Yosemite Notice Herald of the Morning Fredonia Eliza H. Parkhurst Hattie BE Pilgrim New York Ndt Boston Longshoremen’s Provident Union Highland Lake Greve Yeelay T Wharf

Irish Chief Justice’s Statistics Complaint Sparks Commons Dispute

At Limerick assizes Sir Peter O Brien critical of Ireland crime stats, saying doubtful cases are excluded. In Parliament Mr Bodkin’s question provokes heated debate, with Mr Carson accusing the judge of cowardly attack before order is restored.

London Limerick Peter O’brien Ireland Peter House of Commons M. M. Bodkin Roscommon Bodkin Edward Carson Dublin University Morley Carson Eer Iris Mr. Carson

Writs of attachment against Henry L. Aldrich total six hundred thousand

Writs of attachment issued for 600000 against cotton magnate Henry L. Aldrich owner of Moosup mills. The attaching creditor is Henry M. Taber of New York, with lawyers Wilson and Jenckes. Property includes bank funds, Narragansett Bay waterfront, Cranston land, South Angell Street real estate, Newport land, Moosup mills, Alien's square plots, Corliss Cove land, railroad track lands in South Providence, and Old Maid cove lands.

Providence Henry L. Aldrich Moosup Conn Henry M. Taber New York Wilson & Jenckes Rhode Island National and City National Banks Narragansett Bay Cranston South Angell Street Newport Alien’s Square Corliss Cove New York, Providence & Boston Railroad South Old Maid Cove C. C H. M. Taber Rhode Island New England

Hearing on James H Murphy for Fourth District clerkship

A lively Middlesex council hearing reviewed charges against James H Murphy of Stoneham, nominated by Governor Russell for the Fourth District Court clerkship. Opponents led by Sweetser and Murray accused him of sidewalk contract deceit, an illegal anonymous letter, and extortion attempts, while Murphy and Curran denied all but the contested circular. The session adjourned to Thursday after witnesses including Chief Newton and Selectman Keene testified amid tense exchanges.

James H. Murphy Fourth District Court Middlesex Russell Francis K. Sweetser M. J. Murray F. P. Curran Murphy Wolcott Mr. Murphy Davidhalrice Newton Sweetser Eastern Stoneham Hirst Lyman Dike Dike M. J. Ferren Hugh Reynolds Reynolds Boston Curran Awyer Sweetser Ferren Rice Governor Woburn Rex L. Newton Riley Doherty Bros Leeson Uatley Er Curran R. Murphy Walter S. Keene Keene Donovan Mr. Dike

Free Excursion Offer Promotes Millis Property Sales

Sherman Park Land Company plans free excursion tickets to Millis for all applicants at 247 Washington Street. Buyers may select from available lots during the company’s special trip, with Me William P Barker assisting. Officials John Metingis and I. A. J. Fowles back the venture, highlighting a new enterprise.

Sherman Park Land Company Millis Washington Street Nieh Pestan & Sons Wiliam P Barker Washington _ street R. John Metingis I. A. J. Fowles

Preparations for Indignation Meeting at Asbury Park

July 20 report from Asbury Park notes preparations for an indignation meeting by local colored residents who own property and pay taxes. They plan to confront Mr Bradley’s exclusion from a Ped booth and assert equal rights to use public spaces. The group cites New Jersey law granting colored citizens equal access to public places for assemblies.

Asbury Park Bradley Am Ghury Park Lane New Jersey

Cape Cad residents push for train service changes

A group of residents and business men appeared before the railroad commissioners to explain their vigorous kick for improved 014 eeeain service and to state what they want, with testimony continuing until July at 11 a.m.

Cape Cad Nome Teneth

Cable company warns on Brazil messages

New York July 20. The Commercial Cable Telegraph Company was advised by the Eastern Telegraph Company that Pernambuco says not to allow cable messages to pass for Brazil. The government is more severe than ever.

New York Commercial Cable Telegraph Company Eastern Telegraph Company Pernambuco Brazil

Pennsylvania Railroad Exhibit at World's Fair Shows History and Scale

The Pennsylvania Railroad displays a compact model railway station with a working signal tower, overhead footbridge, automatic switches, and the John Bull locomotive. Inside, it hosts era-spanning models from Conestoga wagon to modern locomotives, with track plans, signals, tickets, time tables, and a grand double-deck ferry boat model. A 33-foot perspective map portrays trains in motion on Columbia Day, plus photos, posters, letters, and wax figures in uniforms of staff.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company America Washington New York Jersey City Alleghenies Columbia Day Pennsylvania

Cable Railway Case Grants US Rights to Infringed Pulley

Judge Alfred Coxe of the United States Circuit Court rules the American Cable Railway Company holds the entire right to the combined cable support or carrying pulley in the United States and may recover past damages. He appoints Arthur Masten as referee to fix damages and grants an injunction stopping the city of Brooklyn and New York officials from operating the cable on the bridge.

New York Alfred Coxe United States Circuit Court American Cable Railway Company Brooklyn Daniel J. Miller United States Arthur H. Masten

Confiscations of Opposition Leaders in Honduras

In Tegucigalpa acting President Vasques seizes property of opposition leaders. Families are evicted, including the wife of Colonel Juan Angel Arias who is detained at home with belongings seized. Passports are refused and she is effectively held as a hostage under constant police surveillance amid daily executions of government opponents.

New York the Herald Tegucigalpa Honduras Vasques Juan Angel Arias

A. Shuman & Co. Closing Out Neglige Shirts At Discount

The handsome Russian blue shades in neglige shirts that A. Shuman & Co. are closing out at $1 and $1.50 attract attention from vacationists and World's Fair travellers.

A. Shuman & Co Orld's Fair

Dr Meyer Arraigned In NY Poison Case

Dr Henry C R Meyer was brought to General Sessions Court amid pleas of postponement. He pleaded not guilty and has no counsel yet. Brook & Brook may be retained, but Meyer’s fate will be long and combative. The case centers on mineral poisoning, unlike the vegetable poisons in Harris and Buchanan. A Denver connection links Meyer to a druggist and a Chicago actress, with insurance implications following Klotz’s death.

New York Henry C. R. Meyer Tombs Centre Street Court of General Sessions Charles W. Brooke Nicoll Bila Meyer Brooke & Brooke J. W. O’sullivan Brooke Mr. Brooke Jong Dra Harris Buchanan Dreyer Julius Dahlman Whitehall Street Dr. Meyer Denver Klotz Chicago Otz

Gunn’s disappearance intimidates Connecticut school fund

A Lima Ohio dispatch reports Gunn has fled with an unrecovered shortage of 20000 dollars. Over four years he lent 200000 dollars to Allen County for the Connecticut school fund and earned about 14000 dollars yearly in interest. The fund faces a potential loss as his departure risks missing repayment and further financial harm.

Hartford Lima Gunn Allen County Connecticut School Fund

Post Office Burglars Fire Shot Wounding Cashier

A band of burglars broke into the Ovid New York post office last night. J R Thomas, cashier of the adjacent bank, called on the intruders to surrender. He was shot twice but not seriously. He fired back, and one burglar was killed. the shooter's identity is unknown.

Rochester N. Y Union Ovid Seneca County J. R. Thomas

Free Treatment Offered for All Diseases

All diseases treated free with a two weeks trial of medicine. Nineteen sufferers from catarrh bronchitis lung troubles dyspepsia and diseases of the nerves seek relief. Dr Dewey offers free medicine during the trial period. Offices at 40 Tennyson Street near Providence depot. Daily 1 to 4 p m except Sundays.

Dewey Tennyson Street Cortier Columbia Actinies Providence Depot Ear

Gladstone In Collision With Van Near Parliament

London July 20 Prime Minister Gladstone was involved in a brougham collision with a van in Parliament Square while en route to the House of Commons. He was shaken but not seriously injured and later driven to the House.

London Prince of Wales St. James’s Street Gladplane House of Commons Gladstone

Infanta Valalie of Spain Tours Paris Before England Visit

Paris dispatch notes Infanta Valalie of Spain in Paris en route to England after a ski resort visit. The report mentions potential calls on the Duke of Beat Sony and scene of the travel, reflecting a royal itinerary amid summer travel.

Paris Infanta Valalie Spain Ngland Orkie Prin Sony

Miners Union Deliberates As Strike Looms In England

London July 20 The Miners Federation continues its Birmingham conference amid talk of the nation’s greatest strike. Delegates approved calling out members not yet notified of wage reductions. 149 000 favored this, 101 000 against. A deputation will meet mine owners in London tomorrow to discuss terms and seek a settlement.

London Miners’ Federation Birmingham England Federation Panera Coms

Cholera Talk From Washington Naples Reports

Dr Wyman of the Marine Hospital service awaits Naples reports on cholera progress Keen to know if Naples infections are imported Experts fear an Naples outbreak could trigger wider epidemics A Moscow cholera surge among the poor sparks Rus sian outrage over prison transfers that may spread the disease No cases yet in St Petersburg but deaths rise elsewhere in the infected region

Washington Wyman Marine Hospital Service Naples Italy Othe Monay London Moscow Russia St. Petersburg Polodia

Wheat wagon collision claims brakeman in Jonesboro strike

In Jonesboro Newfoundland yesterday a wheat wagon escaping down a grade struck a southbound freight two miles west of town. Brakeman J W Marshall was crushed between two cars and killed instantly. The engineer suffered a crushed foot and the fireman was injured.

Jonesboro J. W. Marshall

Anglo Armenian Association cites governor in brutal prisoner torments

London dispatch reports the Anglo Armenian Association has received news that Focham Pacha, governor of Cesareay, personally directed brutal tortures of Christian prisoners and will soon be promoted despite calls for accountability.

London Anglo-Armenian Association Focham Pacha Cesareay

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