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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
2
Now is the best time to treat rheumatism with a natural fresh diet and outdoor exercise. Prof. Munyon guarantees relief in hours and cure in days for rheumatism, including lumbago and sciatica, priced 25c. Also promotes kidney cures, catarrh treatments, inhalers, and a line of remedies totaling 57 products with many testimonials.
A Boston Tremont Temple report details a $10,000 bank theft attempt at a city bank. A stranger, aided by an accomplice at the telephone, snatched a bag via the bank's paying window. Police nationwide set a wide alert as detectives pursued across rail and river exits.
New Haven June 22 More facts emerge on the Belmont Sloane case. Mr Barrows accuses Belmont and Mrs Sloane of deceiving him to obtain a marriage. They reportedly told Barrows Mrs Sloane was divorced a year and had tried four Stamford and Greenwich ministers before Barrows agreed to perform the ceremony.
Mr. C. J. Fitzgerald of 281 East River Street, Hyde Park, was driving on Norfolk Street, Mattapan, when a frightened horse bolted after a passing car. He was thrown from the seat against a telegraph pole, suffering serious internal injuries and was taken home by friends.
John Edgerton of South Boston lost his ear after an altercation at Harrison avenue and Dover street. Samuel McGough, 23, is under arrest for biting off the ear after joining the fight. Edgerton, at 143 Boston Street, lives in South Boston. McGough, of 3 Short Street Place, denies guilt.
The official bulletin from the N C A board of control orders all Grand Circuit date applications filed before July 1 with the board chairman. The circuit starts in the West around July 8 and ends in the East on or about September 1.
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co successor to American Wringer Co announces new Zealand retail operations at 77-79 Franklin and 4&C Archer. The firm offers wringers mangles sweepers and related equipment with prompt attention by telephone 2690.
The Bates Guild contest for Lieutenant Governor is boosted at a Gloucester Business Men’s Association outing. Over 300 attendees heard banquets and speeches at the Hawthorne Inn with speakers including John L Bates and Curtis Guild Jr along with officials like George A Marden and W W French. Regrets were read from Governor Walcott and others.
Helen Eames eleven daughter of Alfred M. Eames wheel maker was enticed by a red headed man who lured her from in Framingham to Boston and Revere Beach then locked in a cottage room. She escaped with a key and boarded trains back home after a frightening night. No bodily injury occurred per doctor.
In line with President Kruger's pledge to Sir Alfred Milner made at Bloemfontein, the Transvaal executive plans to raise gold fields representation in the Volsraad from two to six members. This change signals greater influence for mining districts in the government.
Andy Daley of Boston and Fred Wright of New York fought 15 rounds in Berlin New Hampshire with the bout ending in a draw as both stayed on their feet after round fifteen. Daley was knocked down in the fourteenth, while Wright held the height advantage. Other four round preliminaries featured George Horton Fitchburg and George Brown Berlin with no decision.
A meeting in Maverick Hall East Boston gathers veterans to form an additional camp of the Legion of Spanish War Veterans to honor the late Major P. J. Grady. Captains Hayes and Clark lead the effort inviting all who served in the war with Spain to attend at 8 o clock.
In yesterday's session Judge Dewey sent Thomas P. Murray to the Massachusetts Reformatory. John Doherty received probation. John and Mary O Daley pleaded guilty to assault and battery and face June sentences. Michael O Donnell and Fred G Jerror were acquitted on robbery charges. Michael F Maher was placed on probation.
In Rockville Connecticut on June 22 the Frank Squires murder trial for Daniel Miner in South Coventry concluded with an acquittal after a jury trial in Tolland Superior Court.
The Brighton High School assembly hall overflowed for the senior class graduation exercises. The program featured a march and chorus from Athalie, solos by Rose Hawyer Eppler Newcomb, a salutatory by Lucy Caroline Wells, and recitations by Jean F. Clement and others. Walter B. Fuller delivered the class motto oration, a debate on abolishing examinations followed, and Alice H. O Neil gave the valedictory. Diplomas were presented by Dr Samuel H Calderwood, with music and a formal class portrait.
Mrs M J Howe of 168 Commercial street Brockton reported a pocketbook theft at North Union station last evening about 19 20. She said a woman with a child took her money a diamond stud and a gold bracelet and disappeared before she realized the loss. She notified the police.
Willard Mitchell for Charles E. Duhme says they are awaiting developments and will contest any requisition. Hearing would be in Albany if governor issues one. Duhmes and Chase stay at Waldorf Astoria. Chase is said to be sane. Henry Probasco claims Chase is mentally unsound and detained by relatives.
Harvard oarsmen had a quiet day at Gale's Ferry with the Crimson crew watching the Yale ball game. The varsity four tied or underperformed in morning and afternoon drills, while the varsity and freshmen eights logged brief sessions. Perkins Blake Howe left for Cambridge to attend class day ceremonies.
Gloucester vessels report 35 000 large mackerel and 150 barrels salt mackerel caught off South Channel, with fresh fish sold at 13 cents each and stock valued near 600 dollars or more. Eleven ships bring haddock and cod, while Cape Ann’s port sees sale of three masted Gardiner B Reynolds for 10 000 dollars and steamship movements to Liverpool Glasgow and New York among large grain, cattle, cotton, and wool cargoes.
The veteran cricketers from Philadelphia and New York met on a first class wicket at Prospect Park. The New Yorkers won by four wickets and five runs to spare.
Yale crews at Gale's Ferry Conn push for prime condition as Broadview practice intensifies. The eight paddled four miles with a slow time under 22 50 while focusing on form then completed two miles upstream with light effort and strict recovery coaching.
Two Jameses, Ingraham and Mo, lead road and track amateurs in a ten mile paced pursuit at Charles River Park on Saturday. Pacemakers to be chosen by each rider will spark hustling as past splits show close competition. The card includes Butler Taylor mile, LIAW mile events for amateurs, plus open mile and two mile tandem handicap for pros.
The Daily Mail reports the imperial government plans a gradual reinforcement of British forces in South Africa to reach a total increase of forty thousand men.
In the 53d annual New York Yacht Club regatta 19 starters raced in lower bay with Syge and Acushia II closest. Acushia II broke its mast near Sandy Hook. Vigilant placed second as Amorta won multiple cups and prizes across classes, including the Bennet schooner cup and $200 club prize.
The Oakland Golf Club hosted a 36 hole four ball match between James A. Tyng and Willie Anderson and Walter J. Travis and Dave Hunter. The Oakland pair halved the contest, boosting Jersey hopes ahead of a Baltusrol rematch and the amateur championship at Chicago. Anderson shone for Baltusrol while Hunter steadied the home side.
Mr. 8 Kutnow managing director of 8S Kutnow & Co London and director of Kut now Bros London is due in New York on S Lucania today. He will extend American operations with the same energy that has built the European business and the Kutnow name. He will shortly visit Boston.
Death notice for John L. Robinson aged 71 years 2 months 12 days at his late home 48 Sachem Street Lynn. Died June 23 with funeral arrangements noted in the brief obituary.
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