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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
5
Letters praise Peruna for chronic catarrh kidney bladder and female health relief. Testimonies claim strong recovery after limited use and credit Peruna with restoring strength and vitality for women and men alike.
Mrs Davis of Sweet Home Arkansas reports long term health benefits from Peruna tonic. She notes seven years of use and recommends the remedy to friends, claiming it has greatly aided her health and would continue to endorse it. She invites readers to request a book titled Summer Catarrh from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus Ohio.
Boston grocer Samuel R. West, with two stores at 1020 Boylston Street and 808 Columbus Avenue, vanishes after leaving his Columbus Avenue shop on Thursday June 2. Facing $12,000 debt and angry creditors, he had discussed insolvency. his wife suspects illness and possible trip, with rumors placing him near Klondike speculation or home.
In New York Judge Mayo heard John L. Sullivan request the return of the champion gold and diamond belt he says was presented to him by the people of the United States. The belt is held by a company linked to Sullivan after recent trouble. The hearing was postponed to July 30.
Mrs Jane Lind completes a ten century ride on Long Island roads finishing near two minutes before 8 o clock. She beats Misa Marguerite Gast by 11 hours 2 1/2 minutes. The feat is described as the most remarkable by a woman and rivaling top male road performances.
Andy Walsh of Brooklyn defeated Jimmy Handler of Newark by knockout in one round and 1 seconds at the Broadway A C. The matchup was billed as a twenty round bout at 152 pounds with Handler the betting favorite at 300 to 60.
Under the Pennsylvania Railroad tourist system a Boston departure on September 4 offers a tour to Gettysburg Luray and Washington. The package covers carriage drives admission to caverns and accommodations with rates and details handled by D. N. Towbot agent at 2 Washington Street.
The Second Brigade breaks camp at Framingham after a week of heat and work. Guards, ambulances, and regiments depart by train and march routes through Boston with orderly drills and a celebratory review for General Bancroft. John B. Williams of Waltham elected second lieutenant of Company T, Fifth.
Cadets depart camp with a pleasant final day as visitors watch. Tomorrow the battalion will arrive in Boston at 1 30. The camp proved highly instructive this year and Lieutenant Hayes for rifle practice receives notable mention for the overall good results.
A heat related incident ends in a death with a person described as an ace in the system, leaving a widow and small children. Authorities note the event on a November day and are investigating the circumstances.
In New Bedford 1879 Captain Amos Dawson seeks news of the whaling brig Polly Ann missing since May 1877 after a gale drives the ship into a brutal Atlantic storm. Jeremiah Miggleton, former cook aboard Polly Ann, offers to reveal the fate of the crew and captain, including Maitland the carpenter and the captain’s perilous struggle as the brig sinks.
A former coffee user reports headaches and upset stomach after drinking coffee, then finds relief after switching to Postum. She notes improved weight, sleep, and overall well being, with her husband initially skeptical but finally approving the taste after proper preparation.
The committee in charge of athletic sports for the annual mid summer festival at Apollo Garden publishes entries for events. Competitors include D J McCarthy, F H Hopkins, M H Purlong, J A Colahan, B P Connolly in high jump. 880 yard run features J Brennan, A J Porter, D Buckley, R Paynard, F Sullivan, J M Jackson. Broad jump lists McCarthy and others. 440 yard run includes P A Murray, J Brennan, J Sweeney, W Legen, W lally, and more.
Paris reports James H. Hyde vice president of Equitable Life Assurance Society has been appointed a chevalier of the Legion of Honor. The honor recognizes his efforts to promote French literature in the United States through the Cercle Francais De L Universite Harvard and his work with Harvard.
Seven year old Hannah Killion of 341 East Eagle Street East Boston was saved from drowning at Wood Island Park Thursday afternoon by swimming instructor Matthew Leary. The girl entered the water around 5 pm with a friend and began splashing near shore before sinking. Leary recovered her after she disappeared for the third time and held her until help arrived.
An unnamed woman collapsed in a bath house and was carried to an office where she regained consciousness. After revival she was helped home by friends once she could be moved.
A fire alarm at 5 45 pm reported a dangerous blaze in a one story shed behind the Union Glass Company on West er avenue Somerville. Sparks from a red hot glass pot caused the fire in the pot room where workers had been setting pots. While fleeing the fire Francia McDougal 14 collided with a horse and buggy driven by William S Laxe of Centre street Everett receiving cuts to scalp and forehead and was taken to a nearby drug store for treatment.
A two alarm fire yesterday afternoon damaged a bootblack shop at 9 Roxbury Street and a newspaper stand at 7 Roxbury Street. Several nearby buildings were scorched, all owned by H. B. Lawrence. The second alarm was sounded on the fire department's arrival.
Thomas Smith aged 25 a married man of Newton died after a fall from a theater's staging on Boynton Street late yesterday afternoon. He stepped back lost balance and fell fifty feet sustaining fatal internal injuries and a fractured skull. He died en route to City Hospital with the Medical Examiner notified.
About 1000 Cuban teachers in Sanders Theatre cheered Henry Lee Higginson after learning of his support for the Harvard artillery model school in Santiago and the Cuban visit. They pressed to shake his hand, offering notes and expressions of thanks as Superintendent Frye guided guests out. Evening dances followed the day’s lectures and lessons for the next day.
Governor Allen of Porto Rico arrives aboard the converted yacht Bittoyen and is received with honors at quarantine. The Mayflower departed Brooklyn Navy Yard last Thursday and will ferry Governor Allen to Porto Rico after a brief visit in Lowell before sailing again.
George D. Lane was jailed two weeks by Judge Grant in Suffolk Probate Court for contempt after failing to comply with a December order to pay his wife Silda A. Lane seven dollars weekly pending separate support. The court required immediate payment of 150 dollars or jail.
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