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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1897

Page

5

Munyon's Remedies Promote Free Medical Advice

Ten years Mr A Kelley of Everett Mass reports cure of left leg rheumatism after Munyon's Rheumatic Cure. Mr A McDonald of Melrose says seven years of rheumatism ended after trying Mingon's rheumatism remedy. Mrs Julia Mingon of Boston credits Munyon Dyspepsia Cure with restoring health after four years of stomach trouble. Munyon's static electrical machine and life chamber featured as treatments with free doctor service and letters answered for medical advice.

A. McDonald Melrose Sixth St Mass Ays Mingon Julia Mingon Westminster St Boston Munyon Minyon

Riot Call Sparks West End Clash at Kenna's Saloon

A riot call sent Station 3 to Merrimac and Staniford streets where officers faced a mob outside Kenna's saloon. Patrolman McDonough fought Handy Tom Mansfield and John Mitchell as stones flew. reinforcements arrived and two suspects were taken into custody amid injuries and crowd jeers.

Station 3 Merrimac Staniford Streets Staniford Street West End Kenna Sergeant Egan Gilmore McDonough Donnybrook Fair Stamford Street Thomas Mansfield Handy Tom Mansfield Neeman John Mitchell Myrtle Street Mitchell Commonwealth Egan Kenna's Hamage Spe Ell Waile Ting Theo

Express collision kills prominent Central New York man

The Adirondack express struck Samuel Stimson and Miss Abermorhorn in Herkimer this evening. Stimson was killed and Miss Abermorhorn, a popular public school teacher, was injured. Stimson was a prominent Republican figure in the region.

Adiron- Gack Express Herkimer Samuel Stimson Ahorn Stimson Mi ‘Abarmerhorn New York Ermerhorn

Queen Victoria Arrives in Windsor Amid Jubilee Preparations

Queen Victoria reached Windsor from Balmoral at nine this morning to cheering crowds along the route. Officials note her health is sound and she has personally handled jubilee documents and a new reign book proofs. In London the Commons resumed after Whitsuntide with a motion urging attendance at St Margaret's Church for the Jubilee ceremony, opposed by Mr Redmond but passed without a division.

Windsor Eng Victoria Balmoral United States London House of Commons A. J. Balfour Church of St. Margaret’s Westminster William Redmond Parnellite East Clare Great Britain Ireland Mr. Redmond

Americans Attend Queen Victoria Jubilee Garden Party in Paris

At the British embassy garden party in Paris honoring Queen Victoria's jubilee, U S ambassador General Horace Porter and embassy staff joined leading Americans in attendance. Senator Edward O Wolcott and Mrs Wolcott, ex Vice President Adlai E Stevenson and Mrs Stevenson, and General Charles Jackson Paine were present, with Sir F J Monson welcoming the American bi metallic commissioners Wolcott Stevenson Paine.

Paris Victoria United States France Horace Porter Edward O. Wolcott Colorado Wolcott Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Charles Jackson Paine Massachusetts F. J. Monson Messrs. Wolcott, Stevenson and Paine

Victoria the Great poem for Empress-Queen

The Independent prints Alfred Austin’s poem praising Queen Victoria on the eve of sixty years of reign. It recalls her reign's blend of glory and sorrow, duty and motherhood, and asks God to spare and bless the Empress-Queen as her people lift their prayers. Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent, England.

the Independent Victoria the Great June Swinford

English organist William Stansfield to give children’s recital

Mr William Stansfield of the Victorian Jubilee Association music committee will present a grand organ recital for children from 6 to 7 pm, with connections to Viscount de Frona sac and Mr Robert Kershaw. He studied under Dr H Hills and Dr C J Frost and previously led Dudley Parish Church concerts.

William Stansfield Victorian Jubilee Association Viscount de Fronasac Robert Kershaw Stansfield H. Hills Victoria University C. J. Frost London Dudley England Royal College of Organists Royal College of Music H. R. H. the Prince of Wales Durham University Incorporated Society of Musicians Earl and Countess of Dudley Kensington Sampson Fox

Stansfield Honored at Boston Arts Event and Guild Founding

Mr. Stansfield received a special invitation and attended an arrest in art and literature in England. Now residing in Boston he serves as organist and choirmaster at St. John the Evangelist Church. He performed at St Paul’s Tremont Street during the Twentieth Century Club organ series and helped found the New York Guild of Organists.

Sheffield Stansfield England Boston St. John the Evangelist Church St. Paul’s Tremont Street New York Guild of Organists

Debs Launches Social Democracy of America Plan in Chicago

Eugene V. Debs unveiled a new project at Uhrichs Hall that forms a cooperative colonization movement to replace the American Railway Union. The secret meeting adopted the proposed name Social Democracy of America and outlined aims to establish a utopian western settlement with a knowledge-based workforce.

Chicago Eugene V. Debs American Railway Union Uhrich’s Hall Debs Social Democracy of America West Eugene Debs

Ex City Officials in Court in New Bedford

Ex-Alder John F. Johnson ex Alderman Thomas Gibney and ex-Councilman Alfred Clarkson of Fall River faced arraignment in Superior Court on charges under Chapter 206 for contracting with a government they served. Clarkson pleaded not guilty. Johnson and Gibney pleaded not guilty to multiple counts.

New Bedford John F. Johnson Thomas KB. Gibney Alfred Clarkson Fall River Superior Court Clarkson Johnson Europe Braley Gibney James Langford Albert T. Clark David Beattie

Striking Tailors Victory Ends Long Labor Dispute

In New York on June 17 the great tailors strike ended with a win for the workers. A Contractors' Association committee announced that the association would sign the Brotherhood of Tailors agreement in a collective body.

New York Contractors’ Association Brotherhood of Tailors

Fire Aboard Lumber Schooner Near American Shoals

The El Rio reports a three masted lumber laden schooner anchored on a reef two miles west of American Shoals burning fiercely with unknown name while wreckers circle. The Cheruskia reports a waterlogged sixty fathom long wreck bottom up in 26.58 N 74.26 W, a dangerous navigation obstruction.

New Orleans el Rio New York American Shoals Cheruskia Hamburg

Merrill Prize Winners at Phillips Exeter Academy

Exeter June 17 Principal Amen announced Merrill prize winners for excellence in competition. First prize went to Harris M. Richmann and Sylvester J. Beach. Second prize to Adame Maas and honorable mention to Bert M. Sawyer Jr of Bangor and John P. Smith of Rockville Conn. Judges included Professors Hill Briggs and Kittredge of Harvard. Prizes come from a gift by Dr A L Rill of Exeter.

Exeter N. H Amen Phillips Exeter Academy Today Merrill Harris M. Richmann Adame Maas Sylvester J. Beach Bange Bert M. Sawyer, Jr Bangor John P. Smith Rockville Rockville, Conn. the Qucaes Were Professor A. S&s. Hill, L. Jehne Briggs G. L. Kittredge Harvard College A. L. Rill Boston

Twenty Ninth Regiment reunion officers chosen at Point Pleasant

The Twenty ninth Massachusetts Volunteers held their twenty eighth annual reunion at Point Pleasant. General Joseph H. Barnes was elected president for the twenty eighth time. Majors Doten and Deane spoke on soldier and civic service. Honorary member George W. Penniman was elected. Mayor Greene welcomed the comrades and praised Fall River’s growth.

Fall River Twentyninth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers Point Pleasant Joseph H. Barnes East Boston H. Deten Plymouth John M. Deane James Booth Taunton S. C. Wright South Boston Joseph O. Neill Emery Hopkins George H. Taylor East Cambridge William H. Baker Chelsea Greenville H. Gould Brockton G. A. Badger Lynn John Shannon Cambridgeport Charles E. Low Boston Eljah H. Estes Canton L. L. Billings Sharon Charles Chamberlain Augustus Leavitt North Easton W. S. Greene

Treaty Annexation Debate Reveals Senate Tilt

A Senate poll shows a narrow majority likely to approve Hawaii annexation. The document lists numerous supporters and opponents including Allen, Allison, and Daniels among others, with Secretary Sherman outlining the treaties integration of Hawaii. The President delays immediate action while opposition from Senator Daniels and others persists.

Mulrey’s Holiday Behind Bars in Charlestown

J Richard Mulrey remains jailed as legal actions proceed after his trial. He mostly stays in his cell with limited exercise and meals described as modest. His lawyer and the court discuss filing exceptions while Mulrey shows calm resignation and appetite recovery.

New Mulrey and Finneran Seek Supreme Court Review

Newer exceptions were filed by J. Richard Mulrey and Thomas F. Finneran as they serve their sentences. Judge Blodgett refused a stay of execution pending Supreme Court decision. Counsel argue the court exceeded its power and challenge the 189% statute's constitutionality.

J. Richard Mulrey Thomas F. Finneran Blodgett Supreme Court Ecounsel

Reunion of Company G First Massachusetts Cavalry Held

The annual reunion of Company G First Massachusetts Cavalry Association met at the United States Hotel yesterday afternoon. Members feasted on a bountiful repast and shared reminiscences of bygone days.

First Massachusetts Cavalry Association United States

Ships Reach Ports and Sickness Pills Touted

Washington dispatch notes the Ban croft arriving at Beyrout the Marblehead at Key West and the Petral at Chemulpe The Alert sails from Port Angeles for Victoria Beechnams Pills claim to cure Sick Headache.

Washington Bancroft Beyrout Marblehead Key West Petral Chemulpe Alert Port Angeles Victoria

FELS-NAPTHA Soap Ad Urges Cold Water Use

A vintage ad from Fels & Co. of Philadelphia promotes washing clothes with FELS NAPTHA soap in cold or lukewarm water, claiming comfort and cleanliness without using hot water.

Opposition to Hawaiian Annexation Grows in Senate

The Hawaiian annexation treaty faces strong opposition in the Senate with many fearing a difficult passage this session. Republicans and Democrats alike weigh delaying vote until after the tariff bill and possibly deferring action to the next session to avoid crystallizing opposition.

Momentary respite in Cuba policy debate noted

The text argues any pause in policy is likely mistaken as it would fuel aggressive Pan Americanism and popular appetite for Cuba by resuming action that hurts small Hawaii. It emphasizes the political danger of the move and the broader regional implications.

Cuba Hawaii

Liliuokalani files protest over Hawaii treaty

Ex Queen Liliuokalani delivered a protest to Secretary of State John Sherman condemning a treaty she says cedes Hawaii to the United States. She argues the action is unjust to natives, violated rights of ruling chiefs, and excludes Hawaii’s 40,000 native voters from consultation.

Washington Liliuokalani John Sherman A. D Messrs. Hatch Thurston and Kinney United States Hawaii

Senator Davis Plans Hawaii Treaty Review Next Session

Senator Davis chair of the Senate foreign relations committee said the Hawaii treaty will be taken up at the next regular meeting on Wednesday of next week. He added there will be no special session for the treaty and that it will stay in committee long enough for all sides to be heard depending on Senate action this session. He declined to comment on that point.

Davis Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senate

England voices envy over American annexation plan

The Pall Mall Gazette and The Globe weigh in on President McKinley’s potential Hawaii annexation. They warn of a stronger US navy and sea power, caution against England being bullied, and urge Britain to insist on consultation before any final decision.

London Pall Mall Gazette McKinley Cuba United States Hawaii the Globe Lord Salisbury England Venezuela Lord Galisbury Great Britain

Cuban Annexation Debate Reaches Paris Opinion

The Temps in Paris discusses the US move to annex Hawaii. It calls the plan less a calculated strategy than an effort to sideline the thorny Cuba issue and suggests President McKinley hopes to placate chauvinists by advancing Hawaii.

Paris Temps Hawa United States Hawaii Cuba McKinley

Grand jury reports Suffolk indictments and jail condition notes

The Suffolk County grand jury yesterday indicted Ira Seckle and Daniel Bartlett for false pretences, Walter McNamara for breaking and entering, and George E. Litchfield for embezzlement from the Massachusetts Benefit Association. They also found other bills in several cases, none related to the subway explosion. Bullard, foreman, presented a half year report noting over 600 cases examined and indictments in more than 400. Juries visited Charles Street Jail, the House of Correction, South Boston, the State Prison, and Deer Island, finding conditions good and food excellent, but criticizing South Boston buildings as outdated and too small, urging new construction.

Suffolk County Ira Seckle Daniel Bartlett Walter McNamara George E. Litchfield Massachusetts Benefit Association Benjamin F Bullard Charles Street House of Correction South Boston State Prison Deer Island

Police Strike After Carnival Banquet in Charlestown

In Charlestown the police detail refused to eat the carnival banquet at the Waverley House after the parade. About sixty officers walked out over the meal, choosing to dine at a nearby restaurant at their own expense. Manager Curtis of the Waverley said the menu came from Carnival Association directions, but officers remained unsatisfied.

Charlestown Waverley House Guardians of the Law Curtis Waverley Carnival Association

Latin Americans Visit Providence for Pan American Trade Delegation

In Providence Rhode Island on June 17 the Pan American commercial travelers toured the Fuller building industrial exhibition welcomed by Governor Elisha Dyer. Fernando Perez of Mexico spoke for the delegates after a formal levee, with a thorough tour of textile products machinery safes armament jewelry and silverware. The afternoon covered plant visits and the evening dinner at the Providence Athletic Club.

Providence RH. I Fuller Building Elisha Dyer Fernado Perez Mexico Providence Athletic Club

Fireworks Start Fire in Cambridge Buildings

At 1 30 p m yesterday Box 4 Cambridge was sounded for a fire in a two and a half story frame building numbers 2 and 3 Squires court Bas Cambridge No 2 occupied by D R Holden and No 3 by EB Davis Cause fire crackers on the roof Damage unspecified

Cambridge Squires Court Bas D. R. Holden EB. Davis

Robbers Dispersed After Train Wreck Plot Near Salem Ill

St Louis reports three men planned to wreck a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern passenger train near Shennafe culvert between Odin and Salem. Two were captured after a sheriff led a posse. Abe Tweed was fatally shot and Thomas Schumacher surrendered. The trio had tied a pile of rails across the trestle and fled as deputies closed in.

ST. Louis E. P. Gamner Wabash Raileway Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Odin Salem Ill Garner Abe Tweed Chester Thomas Schumacher Indiana New York Express Sheri Barnes Shennafelt Barnes Shennafe Tweed

East Boston Steamer Arrivals and Harbor News

Passengers aboard the Bostonian return from London improved in health with 22 pounds gained. A coal heaver loses a scalp wound after being struck in the vessel hold. Crewman Nickerson sails home from Gloucester after straying from his mackerel boat. Canada sails from Liverpool. the Walter Miller wreck is refloated with tugs. Wreckers seek reduced salvage from Grand Bahama. Gun cargos for Fort Warren and Loch Torridon sails record time to San Francisco. Excursion steamer William Storie debuts season with a Salem trip.

James W. Cooper Boston Furness Line Bostonian Parker London Eng Hoosac Tunnel James W Edward P. Hanrahan Havre Street C. C. Chapman Esterday Yarmouth N. S Isaiah L. Nickerson Lottie S. Haskins Fred M. Eaton Publnco Gloucester Eaton Yarmout N.S Simpson’s Dry Dock Dominion Line Canada McAuley Liverpool Queenstown Walter Miller St. John N. B New York Nauset Inlet Cape Cod Carbonero Peter B. Bradley Nassau N. P Boston Board of Marine Underwriters Atwood Rebecca J. Moulton Grand Bahama H. W. Hills South End Childe Harold Lockwood's Eddie Carrie Strong Fort Warren Loch Torridon San Francisco Newcastle Charles Brewer & Co Honolulu William Storie Morrison Hine Salem Fllows Adelbert Doane Bethel Raat

Father Kneipp Dies in World Famous Water Cure

The Rev. Father Kneipp, renowned for his water-cure method, died in Woerishofen this morning after a life spent promoting hydrotherapy. His work influenced health reformers worldwide and his death ends a notable chapter in medical and religious history.

Munich Father Kneipp Woerishofen

Robert Emmet Jubilee at Harvard Hall Cambridgeport

The Robert Emmet Literary Association of Cambridgeport held a Smoke Perse d event in Harvard Hall Main Street. J J Birney chaired the meeting. Principal speakers included John Ryan Owen O Loughlin Daniel Sheehan John Scanlan Peter Dolan and Daniel Ronin. A concert of vocal and instrumental music followed, with a collation served.

Robert Emmet Literary Association Cambridgeport Harvard Hall Main Street J. J. Birney John Ryan Owen O'Loughlin Daniel Sheehan John Scanlan Peter Dolan Daniel “Ronin

Force of Habit and a Dismissing Trade in Elopement Tale

A druggist refuses consent to a man’s plan involving his daughter and offers a sister-in-law as a counter. the tale notes the elopement news in the morning paper. The druggist tires of imitation products and instead partners with the son-in-law, selling only genuine goods through the day.

Wond Tnership

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