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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1899
Page
2
The Munyon pocket Inhaler, a hard rubber portable device, is marketed as durable and always ready for use. Munyon claims its remedies, including Rheumatism Cure and Dyspepsia Cure, cure many conditions within days at about 25 cents each, with free medical advice and an Electrical Department for joint and paralysis relief at Tremont Temple.
Addie McNally Barrow faces trial for kidnapping with husband George Barrow. Lawyer William F. Howe plans an insanity defense citing mother mania. A mysterious donor reportedly sent $5000 for defense, with Howe withholding the contributor's identity and a possible two week postponement.
The Pope announced at the morning consistory that eleven new cardinals were named along with a number of bishops. The event, held in Rome, marks a significant expansion of the College of Cardinals and clerical leadership.
American forces engage in a five mile running fight with insurgents near Imus and Perez Dasmarinas. Losses run about forty. Wheaton’s battalion conducts reconnaissance, reinforcements arrive, and artillery sees heavy use. Sixth Infantry to Negros Island. Otis plans to open Negros ports.
Miss Mary E Meade daughter of Mr and Mrs John Meade of Russell Street married James Phelan yesterday at the Church of the Francis de Sakkens Charlestown. Rev James N Supple officiated with Miss Margaret V Meade as bridesmaid and Dr Francis T J Magurn as best man A reception followed at the bride’s parents home
A Boston resident, J. H. Mathews of 4 Garland St, credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing his backache and kidney troubles after a fall. He says the pills eased pain daily and urges relief seekers to try them, noting Foster Milburn Co as U S distributors at 50 cents.
Harry Hough former assistant cashier of Cocheco National Bank and treasurer of Cocheco Savings Bank arrived in Dover in U S Marshal custody. He faces embezzlement charges of 350 dollars and possible additional warrants for larceny as sheriff moves to serve them on release.
The Spanish minister Duke Arcos will vacation in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts with his Duchess and the legation staff. The legation will close during his absence and State Department business will be conducted by mail.
Hough spoke of recent movements after the bank's condition became known. He described a journey from Dover to Boston on June 4 and visits to Park Square, Baltimore, Wilmington, and New York. Bank officials expressed relief and optimism that the shortage may be smaller than feared.
Massachusetts beats New York 19 to 6 in a lively game at South End Grounds. Churchill pitched well for Massachusetts, fanning 18 and helping the team field sharply, while the New York side struggled with 13 strikeouts and weak hits. Attendance was 209 as fans saw Massachusetts dominate in both pitching and hitting.
The Seventeenth of June parade in Charlestown named winners in the bicycle division. Chelsea Cycle Club won best feature, Jamaica Cycle Club took second, Ow] Cycle Club earned parlor clock, Powder Horn Wheelmen led grotesque feature, and Ivanhoe Wheelmen won a banquet lamp for largest costume attendance. Miss Blanche Whitcher topped most timely hit, Gallagher Baxter and Patterson earned first for best individual feature, with Carter and Taylor second for grotesque individual feature.
Elizabeth Shedden mystery deepens as the body found in Sterling swamps is suspected to be hers. William Shedden and officials push for identity confirmation through medical comparison. Missing woman reports pour in from Hopkinton while Waterbury man Laforge hunts for his wife’s possible link to the skeleton.
Arnold B. Danforth, 33, of 87 Bordman Street, was attacked near the Fenway Westland entrance at about 8:50 last evening. An armed man demanded money, struck him with the revolver butt, and fled after Danforth cried for help. No property was taken.
Rioting broke out in Cleveland as two new streetcar lines operated. A mob of over 2000 attacked one car near the Scoville crossing, bricks striking the motorman A J McGrew who was taken to a hospital. Police arrived and dispersed the crowd. no arrests. The City Council planned a torchlit parade and considered forfeiting the company’s franchises if cars on all lines are not run. A special meeting was set for next Wednesday to seek a strike settlement.
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