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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1897

Page

5

I Was a Constant Sufferer From Stomach Trouble

The speaker states four years of chronic stomach distress with no relief from local doctors or advertised dyspepsia remedies, describing persistent discomfort and unsuccessful treatments.

Munyons cures and electrical therapy advertised in Boston papers

Reports tout cures from Munyon remedies for catarrh bronchial trouble and asthma with multiple Boston residents endorsing the treatment. The ad promotes Munyon stationary electrical machines as relief for rheumatism neuralgia and nervous ailments promising prompt relief from Munyon’s skilled technicians.

Mre BE. K. Hartwell Shawmut Ave Boston Mass Munyon M. A. Haines Washington St

Cures Catarrh and Lung Diseases with Medicated Gas

Advertisement claims a medicated gas treatment cures catarrh asthma bronchitis and lung diseases by soothing membranes and delivering medicine to the lungs. It is described as a balm and tonic that relieves head pressure increases lung capacity and promotes free breathing.

Munyon Remedies Ad Promises Universal Cure

Munyon's Great Specialists advertise a universal remedy offered all day and evening at druggists. The message promotes a separate cure for every disease and positions Munyon's remedies as widely available through local pharmacies.

Munyon

Union Label Salmon and Co-operative Fishery Organized

Following a Astoria Oregon strike, a cooperative salmon packing venture was formed to distribute proceeds among Fishermens' Association members by catch. Union labor runs every step from catch to canning with each can bearing a union label. A meeting at 45 Eliot Street discussed support from Central Labor Union affiliates and urged adoption of union label salmon. Information on engineer entertainment at St Andrews Hall completes the report.

Astoria Oregon Fishermens’ Association Columbia River Eliot Street N. J. Svindseth Pacific Coast Svindseth Co-Operative Wih Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council St. Andrew's Hall Wells Memorial Frank B. Monaghan Hogarth National Association of Stationary Engineers M. Young Engineers’ Protective Union Frank K. Foster

W E Quimby Dead in Chelsea Lumber Firm Leader

Walter E. Quimby a Boston lumber tradesman and superintendent at JT H Buck & Co Chelsea died at his home 150 Pearl street Chelsea aged 40 after heart disease. He had recently been treated at Rufus S Frost Hospital and fell ill while en route to dinner yesterday.

Walter E. Quimby Boston Pearl Street Chelsea Mr. Quimby JT. H. Buck & Co Rufus Frost Hospital Pearl and Essex Streets

Race War Erupts in Pope County Arkansas

At Lee township near Atkins a race outbreak has left several dead or fatally injured. Victims include Will Gaylord beaten by whites and Reason Egg shot by deputies during clashes with armed black assailants. A white man unidentified died from wounds and tension rises as authorities send a posse to the scene.

Atkins Ark Lee Township Pope County Will Gaylord Jesse Nickels Reason Egg C. E. Edge J. R. Hodges Nickels Edge William Gaylord Tom D. Brooks

Astor's Grand Reception at Carlton House Terrace

William Waldorf Astor hosted a brilliant Carlton House Terrace gathering allying English aristocracy with American dignitaries. Notables included the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch the Duke and Duchess of Somerset and the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. Am bassador Hay Levi Morton Lady Randolph Churchill Mrs Ronalds and Henry White attended as guests. Sumptuous floral decor and performances by Mme Melba Signor Ancona and Ignace Paderewski completed the evening.

London William Waldorf Astor Carlton House Terrace Duchess of

Tug Dauntless Captured and Spanish Consul Assaulted

The Marblehead returning from Key West towed the Dauntless charged with filibustering. About twenty five Cubans were aboard including Silba Nunez Cartaya. The crew discarded most of their cargo and a Spanish Consul was slapped by J M Gavin amid a crowd at the wharf.

Key West Fla United States Marblehead Dauntless Charles Silva Colonel Nunez J. E. Cartaya

Fierce Attack On America From Cuban Newspaper

A Havana dispatch relays El Comercio blasting the United States. The piece urges Spain to reject clemency, mocks American claims, and calls for retaliatory measures including restricting foreign ownership and tolerating pirates, asserting resolve against U S policy.

Havana Key West Fla el Comercio United States Spain American Senate

Banquet to Bishops at Lambeth Palace

London June 1 Archbishop of Quanterbury hosted a banquet at Lambeth Palace for bishops visiting as delegates to the Lambeth conference. Attending were Most Rev John Travers Lewis Archbishop of Ontario and Metropolitan of Canada, Bishop Potter of New York, and Bishop Hollingsworth T. Kingdon of Fredericton N B.

London Quanterbury Lambeth Palace John Travers Lewis Ontario Canada Potter New York Hollingsworth T. Kingdon Fredericton N. B

International Art Exhibition Opens in Munich

Prince Regent Luitpold opened the International Art Exhibition with court dignitaries ministers and diplomats present. Civil and military authorities attended and the event featured many American exhibits.

Munich Luitpold

Local Arrangements for the Great Diamond Jubilee

Plans for Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee celebration in Boston are in place on June 21. The guest list includes Governor Warren and Mayor, Sir Charles Tupper, Harvard President Eliot, and many civic and military figures. Committees cover finance, invitations, organization, badges, reception, police, decorations, press, music, and entertainment with prominent local societies and orders represented.

Boston Warren Charles Tupper Eliot Harvard University A. J. C. Sowden Society of Colonial Wars Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Halifax H. M. 8S Mechanics’ Hall Klang William Penn O. F M. A Ohn W. C. Sargent Grand Secretary Sons of St. George Henry J. Dubois Providence R. I Fred Smith Grand Trunk Railway of Canada Portland John Garner Lewiston George S. Harris Canadian Pacific Railway Hon FE. M. McPherson James Ray G. H. Windeler L. A William G. Wood J. F. Masters John Kinnear John McGaw H. W. Potter Edward Jones Hugh Murray George Speirs Peter Ainslee Reuben Yates Thomas A. Ross William Christie William E. Wall Robert Turner G. O. Grant John Johnston John Woolford G. Osborne Grant Henry Dawson Thomas Hoss A. D. Cairns Thomas Merrells E. Phelan F. Appleyard T. H. Brintnall George Jepson George B. Perry Henry Squire A. B. Sutherland Pryce J. Edwards L. H. Ross M. M. Stansfield Viscount de Fronsac Robert Kershaw

British veterans gathering for Boston promenade concert event

A large British veteran gathering in Boston will feature promenade concerts in Machinery Hall and dancing in Cotillon Hall. Delegations from British societies and many ungrouped attendees will attend. Organ and multiple bands will accompany a 100-voice chorus as committees marshal plans for a notable social and charitable function.

Waterloo Boston

Cornell Navy selects final crew forHarvard Yale and Penn race

Cornell coach Charles F. Courtney names the varsity eleven to row against Harvard Yale and Columbia and Pennsylvania. Annapolis crew retained with changes Carter moved to 2 Dalzell to bow W Bentley to stroke Savage remains No.7. Only old Poughkeepsie rower Savage stays aboard. Bailey and Stamford kept as substitutes.

Ithaca N. Y Charles F. Courtney Cornell Navy Harvard Yale Columbia Pennsylvania Annapolis Spillman Navy Carter Dalzell T. L. Bailey Stamford W. Bentley Savage Poughkeepsie Wheeler Courtney

Still Fighting in Crete as Insurgents Attack Hiera Petra

On June 1 insurgents pressed an assault on Hiera Petra in Crete. French and Italian warships bombarded the rebel positions, inflicting notable losses on the attackers.

Crete Canea Hierapetra

Captain Romeyn Retires From U S Army

Captain Henry Romeyn of the Fifth Infantry at Fort McPherson retires after reaching age 64. The ceremony occurred at noon in Atlanta with Romeyn ending active service.

Atlanta Henry Romeyn Fifth United States Infantry Fort McPherson

Smoke Talk at Partridge Hall Honors Irish Heritage

The Meagher Literary Association Memorial Day event drew about 400 attendees. Speakers included Francis Curran on the Irish in America Owen O Loughlin on Irish literary associations Thomas Maguire on Irish-American patriotism and John Scanlan Peter Dolan Patrick Hennessey John Finnerty Edward J McCaffrey and Edward J Scanlan.

Thomas Francis Meagher

Inebriate Causes Commotion On Electric Train

A crowded electric car last night saw a drunken man push through the ticket slot, cry "Rares," and pocket money before, in a theatrical gesture, handing it to the conductor at the rear platform.

Rares

Sneak Thefts Reported Across South End District

Police report a spate of apartment entries in the South End and South Boston with thieves using false keys. At 3887 West Second Street Bartholomew Griffin lost a gold piece four gold bracelets a small link chain six silver spoons a plain gold ring and two razors valued at 32.60. August Zinke’s fourth floor unit also was entered and two gold rings stolen. Witnesses describe two 21 year old men seen loitering. police pursue leads. Thomas Hartnett at 6 Granite Street found his front door forced and two razors plus 11.50 cash stolen. Hannah Moynihan at 613 Harrison Avenue reported a burglary with tan shoes trousers bicycle shoes a silver hunting case watch and 22.50 in cash taken. Irwin Pawels of 74 Waltham Street had a Barnes bicycle valued at 100 stolen.

South End South Boston Bartholomew Griffin West Second Street Station 6 August Zinke Thomas Hartnett Granite Street Hannah Moynihan Harrison Avenue Irwin D. Pawels Waltham Street Barnes

Elizabeth Tilden and Clarence Denny Wedding at First Church

Miss Elizabeth Tilden and Mr Clarence Denny wed at First Church in a quiet noon ceremony amid mourning. Linzee Tilden gave the bride, Elisha Flagg 2d served as best man, Rev Howard N Brown officiated, and the couple will reside in Milton.

Elizabeth Tilden Clarence Denny First Church Berkeley and Marlboro Denny Messrs R. K. Thomas Max Norman Hugh Whitney Freeman Allen H. 8. Blake George Wells Linzee Tilden Miss May Denny Elisha Flagg Howard N. Brown Milton

Battis Woodruff Wedding in Salem

At noon yesterday Marie C. Woodruff and Edward C. Battis were wed at the Ven dome in Salem in a quiet ceremony led by Rev. George D. Lattimer. The bride wore white satin with old lace, attended by her brother Talmage of St. Louis while George I. Allen of Salem attended the groom. A wedding breakfast followed and the couple will reside on Lafayette Street.

Marie C. Woodruff Edward C. Battis Salem Vendome George D. Lattimer North Church Mr. Talmage St. Louis George I. Allen T. DeWitt Talmage Mrs. Battis Battis Lafayette Street

Verge-Freeze Wedding in Everett at Cottage Street Home

The Everett ceremony united Wilhelmina Freeze and William B. Verge at the Freeze residence on Cottage street. Rev G G Hamilton officiated with Dr William McVane as best man. Bridesmaids Fannie Wellock May Burden. ushers Emma Gently Lucy Dane. The couple will reside at 9 Warren street.

E. B. Freeze Cottage Street Everett Wilhelmina William B. Verge G. G. Hamilton William McVane Fannie Wellock May Burden Emma Gently Lucy Dane

Weddings Mark Hebrew Lent's Close at Bald vin Place Synagogue

Yesterday Hebrew Lent ended with two weddings in Boston. Rosa Hirsh wed Harris Freedberg at Bald vin Place Synagogue with Rabbi Margolies officiating. Miriam Cohen served as maid of honor and Rosa Freedberg with Pauline Shannon as bridesmaids, W Hirsh and H Rosenberg as best men. Reception followed at 103 West Newton Street. Annie Puecarsky wed Simon Epstein at the old Boston Maine Depot Hall in a ceremony led by Rev. Hyman Glazier. Ida and Lenah Cohn were bridesmaids. Louis Cohn and Joseph Schwartz were best men.

Bald‘vin Place Rosa Hirsh Harris Freedberg Margolies Miriam Cohen Rosa Freedberg Pauline Shannon Messrs W. Hirsh H. Rosenberg West Newton Street Annie Puecarsky Simon Epstein Boston & Maine Depot Hyman Glazier Ida and Lenah Cohn Louis Cohn Joseph Schwartz

Praise for B A Jewels Stolen After Boston University Convocation

After the Boston University baccalaureate in Tremont Temple the convocation hall held an annual meeting with prominent alumni present. President Warren reviewed progress, noting new facilities and rising enrollments across several schools. Banquets followed as police investigated a separate South Boston robbery of jewelry at 796 East Fourth Street.

Boston University Tremont Temple University Somerset Street Tatan Shanghai China Nazarian South Boston Emily Loring Clark John Wenzel Epsilom Florence Shepherd Edward Atherton Thomas Sherman Perrin Taylor C. D. Watkins Association Alden Speare Pickles Board of Trustees Warren Law School Law Cc. L. A Agricultural School Theological School Whittiker Emily Clark John L. Bates Charles A. de Coursey Law E Abbott A. Chase Medical School Alice Stone Blackwell John D. Flint Forbush Bashard Kennedy Steele L. S Dr. Thomas M. S Wenzel Co. L. A Philological Fellowship B. A B. U Eliot Harvard Cambridge Tom Burke Bert Waters B. U. Law School Toye Spencer Baldwin George R. Jones Marion Talbot Chicago University Belden Atlanta University Ohio Wesleyan University Lawrence University Lasell College Western University Rockwell Austin B. Fletcher Hann

Worcester Light Infantry Celebrates 94th Anniversary

The Worcester Light Infantry Company C Second Regiment M V M marked its 94th anniversary with a street parade and banquet. Captain Rider led a battalion parade, Mayor reviewed at City Hall, dress parade on the Common, and 160 members and guests attended a banquet at the armory with Rev. Calvin Stebbins as toastmaster.

Worcester Worcester Light Infantry Rider Armory Calvin Stebbins Church of the Unity

Wrecked and Burned American Schooner Walter W. Rusin

The American schooner Walter W. Rusin, 640 tons, ran ashore at Griffin's Head N B on Monday in fog and capsized. The ballast vessel caught fire from a galley stove and was destroyed, leaving only chains and anchors. It belonged to Baltimore and was seven years old. Captain Vanaman and crew reached St John, reporting the loss to the American consulate.

ST. John N. B Walter W. Rasin Griffin’s Head Quaco Boston Hillsboro Baltimore Vanaman

Everett Council Advances Shute Library Building Plan

The Everett Common Council approved a building commission to erect the Shute Library. Councilman Little led the move, opponents used parliamentary tactics but were defeated. vote 10 to 7.

Everett

Irish Nationalist Meeting in Manchester to Aid Ireland

An important meeting of Irish Nationalists is set for this evening in Manchester New Hampshire to support Ireland and end faction. Committee members include Rev Father Lyons John J Hayes and John Cashman with speakers from Boston invited. Delegates to the Dublin convention are to be welcomed and funds exceed $1000 raised in Boston to back the Irish party and majority rule.

Manchester N. H Ireland Father Lyons John J. Hayes John Cashman Boston Denis O'Callaghan St. Augustine's Church South Boston P. J. Timmings Dublin

Ida Wallis and Abram Jacobs United in Marriage

The wedding was solemnized by Rabbi Margolies at Union Park Hall Washington street. Bridesmaids included Mary Skibelsky Lillie Jacobs Minie Komialsky and Celia Wallis. Best men were Skibelsky Isaac Cohn Louis Wallis and Harry Stern. They will reside at 116 I street South Boston after a trip to Washington DC.

Ida Wallis Abram Jacobs Margolies Union Park Hall Washington Street Mary Skibelsky Lillie Jacobs Minie Komialsky Celia Wallis Meszrs Skibelsky Isaac Cohn Louis Wallis Harry Stern Washington, D. C I Street Boston

Eastern affairs drift as armistice talks stall in Istanbul

In London reports on June 1 note Turkey seeks delays to probe European unity while Thessaly status remains avoided. Greece signals willingness to accept powers but rejects large indemnity. Queen Olga and Princess Sophia travel from Athens for name day events. An aide to Edhem Pasha is promoted after being sent back to Constantinople. Athens expects army representatives to meet to extend the armistice.

London Turkey Yildiz Thessaly Greece Olga Sophia Athens Edhem Pasha Constantinople

British chess team in Commons room sparks quiet drama

June 1 in London the House of Commons saw a tense chess session among British players Jones Wilson and Parnell as crowds watched. Balfour’s visit triggered laughter and a remark from Heaton, and after the contest Parnell admitted a rough start while Heaton offered brief remarks and three cheers for President McKinley.

London House of Commons Jones Wilson Parnell Mr. Wilson Mr. Parnell A. J. Balfour Treasury Heaton McKinley

Calhoun to Return From Cuba Separate Ruiz Case Reports

Washington dispatch says special counsel Henry Calhoun plans to leave Havana for New York next Thursday or Friday. No official Cuba report is expected, only formal Ruiz case findings, with any general war conditions to be relayed verbally to the President. Two Ruiz reports are anticipated, though exact disagreement points are unclear.

Washington Calhoun Cuba Ruiz Havana New York State Department

Pilgrims Reunion of Boston Congregationalists

The Congregationalist Pilgrims from Boston who toured historic Pilgrim spots in Europe under Rev. A E B Dunning held their first reunion last evening at Young's Hotel. Members attended in full to share reminiscences of the journey and experiences.

Boston Europe New England A. EB. Dunning D. D Young's Hotel

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