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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1899

Page

5

Munyon Remedies Claim Quick Relief for Many Ailments

An advertisement touts Munyon's 57 remedies including Rheumatism and Dyspepsia cures with promises of fast relief and permanent cures. Testimonials from S A, G S Smith, and Agnes Ready praise the products. Munyon's sells at druggists for 25 cents a vial with free medical consultation at Tremont Temple offices.

Munyon Bright S. Beb. Waugh Webster St G.S. Smith Warrenton St Agnes M. Ready Dartmouth St Sundar Tremont Temple

Buffalo Bill's Wild West thrills Boston crowds yesterday

The Rough Riders and Cody's troupe staged a vivid reenactment of the San Juan Hill campaign. Buffalo Bill rode with perilous feats while McGinty and Dynamite the bronco provided dramatic, comic, and perilous moments. Hawaiians and Indians planned a bridge-side swim with Peter McNally after the performance.

San Juan Hill Rough Riders Bunker Hill Huntington Avenue Plains Twenty-fourth Infantry Ninth Tenth Cavalry Grimes Garcia Colonel Cody Congress of Rough Riders of the World San Juan Buffalo Bill Deadwood Boston Flat Iron Colonel Roosevelt McGinty Dynamite Dervish Craigie Bridge Peter McNally New England Washington St

Fireman John Lofgreen Dies After Tremont Street Blaze

John Lofgreen died in City Hospital after injuries from a fire at 266 Tremont Street in a dodging house run by Susan Lott. The blaze began in the basement from hot ashes and spread to the fourth floor, where lodgers slept.

John Lofgreen Tremont Street City Hospital Worcester Susan Lott Lofgreen Abbott Boston Protective Department Post Aniel W. Brown Protective Department No. 2 Brown Chemical No. 2 Engine 26 Protective No. 2 Hart Ladder 3

Street Car Strike Sparks Turbulent Cleveland Scenes

In Cleveland on June 12 a street railway strike tied up service as deputies guarded the first car from Lakeview barns amid jeers and missiles. A mob delayed the car at the square, with strikers boarding and motorman leaving under an ovation as thousands blocked the avenue and cut trolley ropes.

Cleveland, O Lakeview Barns

C. J. Nugent Dead After Tragic Train Trip

C J Nugent of Boston died on a Nickel Plate train between McCamp and Sturatsville while traveling home from Denver. Suffering from consumption, he was unaccompanied and died despite aboard efforts. Body left at Fostoria for an undertaker. Relatives notified.

Toledo Ohio C. J. Nugent Boston Mass McCamp Sturatsville

Boy Thrown From Train at Columbus Avenue Station

The body of a likely 15 year old identified as Edward W. Corey lies at City Hospital morgue after being thrown from a train on the Boston and Albany line at Columbus Avenue station. Police seek his Newton parents. he wore a soldier’s cap marked M. A. H. S and may have attended Mechanic Arts High School.

Edward W. Corey City Hospital Boston Newton Corey Boston & Albany Columbus Avenue Mechanic Arts

Car Conductor Overdosed With Chloral

Shortly after midnight Fred L. Jacquith a 28 year old street car conductor was taken to City Hospital with an overdose of chloral. He was worked over vigorously and will recover.

Fred L. Jacquith

Tandem Riders Struck Near Duck Bridge Injure Two Men

Thomas Cardman of 26 Winchester Brookline and Isaac Hesser of 17 Coolidge Street were riding a tandem near the Duck bridge when an automobile collided with them. Cardman escaped with minor scratches while Hesser suffered facial cuts elbow injuries and bruising from the impact.

Thomas Cardman Winchester Street Brookline Isaac Hesser Coolidge Street Duck Bridge Cardman Hesser

Bobby Shaftoe at Hollis Street Theatre Delights Boston Audiences

Amateur company stages Bobby Shaftoe the new Mother Goose extravaganza as a detailed, well rehearsed production. George E. Parmenter Old King Cole and George F. Madden as Man in the Moon receive strong notices. Cast includes Polly, Shaftoe, Courtleigh, and Mary Sanders with an extended run likely.

Bobby Shaftoe Hollis Street Theatre Boston Harry Church Whorf James W. Calderwood Mother Goose Old King Cole Polly George Lowell Tracy Shaftoe George E. Parmenter David Earl Newland J. J. Warner George F. Madden Edwin Fowler Charles Ballard Margery Dan G. W. S. Reed Peter

Biograph at Keith's Delights Malden Viewers with Parade Clips

The Malden biograph at Keith's draws crowd praise for six recent anniversary parade views and other up to date footage. The show features Dodd's cavalry First Heavy Artillery Governor Wolcott and guests in carriages plus Marchetti style acts. A Lesson in Acting stars Bob Mantell with W J Bowen as a fierce villain. Bar ny Fagan and Munroe Mack deliver lively comedy along with Kara jugger and Al Wilson. The Nichols sisters perform a black face act and a strong vaudeville lineup closes the bill.

Keith’s Gee Marion Clark All Malden Dodd Bob Mantell W. J. Bowen Mr. Mantell Marie Booth-Russel Mr. Whaley Barney Fagan Henrietta Byron Fagan al Wilson Nichols Sisters Robert Mantell Kara Monroe and Mack Ecomedian Blockson Burns Nichols Malden Ching Ling Foo

Castle Square Theatre Delights with A Midnight Bell

Castle Square Theatre followed a hot running hit with Hoyt’s A Midnight Bell. Matinee and evening crowds gave strong approval as the cast, unusually robust for the house, drew keen interest especially around the new faces on stage.

Castle Square Theatre Hoyt Castle Square

Norumbega Park Becomes June Outing Favorite For All

Crowds flock to Norumbega Park this weekend with the zoological garden drawing special notice. The Talma Ladies Military Band performs daily in music court and on the veranda during supper. This week's rustic theatre features the New York specialty company with acrobats, a trick violinist, illustrated songs, and a popular Chinese act.

Norumbega Park Zoological Garden Talma Ladies Rustic Theatre New York Javelss H. T. Wait Harry J. Howard Seymour and Dupree Waldo Whipple

Erminie Returns to Tre Mont Theatre with Strong Cast

The second week of Erminie at the Tre mont theatre drew a large audience praised for its superb cast. Francis Wilson as Cadeaux and Tom Seabrooke as Ravennes headline a powerful revival, with Jenny Weathersby and Lulu Glaser crossing strong notes. The run wraps next Saturday night, a limited engagement.

Erminie Cadeaux Tom Seabroothe Ravennes Jenny Weathersby

Irish Donnybrook Show Draws Boston Crowds at Museum

A lively Irish themed program at Austin & Stone's museum drew large crowds with Rollecking Scenes at Donnybrook, dancing, sharpshooting, and shillelah twirling. Performers included Teddy Sullivan, Tom Morrissey, Dan Nash, Pat Flahherty, Kittie Morris, John Harney, Charlie Murphy, and many others. Dublin day is planned for today with more acts announced and noted dogs and animals adding to the exhibition.

Sons of Erin Austin & Stone’s Donnybrook Emerald Isle Ireland Teddy Sullivan Tom Morrissey Dan Nash Pat Flahherty Kittie Morris John Harney Charlie Murphy Barney Mullaly Rose McCarthy Dan Galvin Dublin Mlle. Murillo Nilson Wayland Hickey Nelson Lizzie Weston Morello’s Spaniels Billy Sully Wiley and Walley W. J. Holmes Emma Gilbert Shee

The Chutes at the Wild West Show Attraction

Crowds gathered at the Chutes on fine weather day. Indians cowboys and Mexicans from the Wild West Show drew curious patrons. A new fountain at the cafe impressed visitors while Collins's First Regiment Band provided music. The miniature railroad and three quarter mile track drew heavy attendance along with Combination Park attractions.

Sda Collins First Regiment F. P. Rogers

Palace Theatre offers lively vaudeville week

Manager Charles Waldron presents a varied bill with Eulalie and Kerwin leading a top act. Sam Collins and Al Lawrence entertain with acrobatics and readings. Scanlan and Stevers trigger laughs in a Comedy sketch. Bessie Taylor charms with coon songs and the burlesque finale features the company with multiple specialties. Smoking allowed during performances.

Palace Theatre Charles Waldron Eulalie Sam Collins al Lawrence Scanlan Stevers Bessie Taylor Pearl Stevens Cora White Baby Barrett Pauline Sylvester al Patterson George Scanlan

Mystery Keeps Boston Audiences in the Dark

Gabriel D Alberg presents The Girl in the Moon at the Boston Theatre in a Chicago company debut. The clever Vienna mystery baffles crowds as bright electric lights reveal little about its true nature. A free pantoscope exhibition is shown in the outer lobby.

Boston Boston Theatre Gabriel D’alberg Chicago Exhibition Company Vienna Paris London la Lune

Point of Pines Announces June Opening With Grand Holiday Attractions

The Point of Pines resort will open June 17 and 18 with strong attractions. Fireworks by Pain company, a bal loon ascension and parachute jump. Kil Patrick the one legged bicyclist reenacts the Washington capitol steps ride. Lynn Cadet Band performs, plus minor amusements. Vaudeville at the rustic theatre features the California minstrel company Prince Pro Tem Quartet and other high class acts.

Point of Pines Pain Company Kilpatrick West Steps Capitol Washington Lynn Cadet Band New Rustic Theatre California Minstrel Company Prince Pro Tem

Sharkey McCoy Fight Headlines Summer Shows at Nickelodeon

The ten round Sharkey versus McCoy slugfest at the Nickelodeon thrills patrons with clear action on screen. Curio hall features include Chicago the talking dog and a popcorn eating contest. Vaudeville nights showcase Blanch Hartford and a lineup of well known artists like Hall, Herbert, Kittie Burke, the Strahans, James Burke, Dollie Scott, and Lulu Simpson.

Tom Sharky Sailor Pugilist Kid McCoy Nickelodeon Sharkey and McCoy Curio Hall Chicago Queen of Song Blanch Hartford Hall and Herbert Kittie Burke the Strahans James Burke Dollie Scott Lulu Simpson

May Be The Spanker In Court Case At West Roxbury

West Roxbury police from Station 13 presented a man in court who investigators think might be the notorious "Jack the Spanker" known for troubling mothers in the area. The proceedings focused on identification efforts and ongoing inquiries into the case.

West Roxbury Jack the Spanker

Drunkenness charge delays case of man linked to local spankings

A man calling himself Gustaf A Frockberg was arrested with two young girls on Union avenue. In court, a girl said he resembled the man who spanked her after luring her to a vacant house, while another could not confirm identifications. The case, though for drunkenness, was continued to Wednesday for police to investigate further.

Erelele Dee Gustaf Frockberg Shawmut Avenue Union Avenue

Six Day Race Of New York Ends Amid Financial Trouble

The six day go as you please foot race began at Madison Square Garden at midnight and ended shortly after 10 pm due to financial trouble.

New York Madison Square Garden

Hires Root Beer Campaign Declares War on Thirst

The twenty first season for Hires Root beer opens with a campaign proclaiming the drink’s supremacy and healthful qualities. It touts affordability and popularity as a summer staple, noting one package can yield five gallons of the temperance beverage.

Rootbeer I I

Cyclone Hits New Richmond Wrecking Hope for Survivors

Messages from Stevens Point report a cyclone striking New Richmond at about 7:30 p.m. killing and wounding hundreds. Wisconsin Central lines west of Jewett Mills failed. Milwaukee readiness to dispatch nurses and surgeons is noted as relief efforts begin from Irvine and Jewett Mills. Dr Wade reported killed and Dr Eply injured with both legs broken.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Central Stevens Point Horn St. Paul Jewett Mills Robertson Omaha Marshall New Richmond Irvine Jewtt Mills Wade Eply

Cigarmakers Union 97 Secures Wage Increase after Week of Agitation

After a week of agitation the Cigarmakers Union 97 wins a revised price bill. Over 900 workers will see wages rise from 1 to 3 dollars per week as they report to work confident in the new pay scale.

Union 97

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