Bad Times for Babies and Lactated Food Seem Helpful
In Boston more than one third of babies die before age one, with two thirds of deaths in summer. Cholera infantum is the leading cause, weakening digestion. Lactated food, praised by physicians as pre-digested and nourishing, is widely used for infants and invalids, with Wells Richardson & Co of Burlington, Vermont reporting many letters from grateful mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Lactated food praised by parents to save infants
A Danville NL father, a post office official, testifies lactated food saved his 14 month old child from starvation and illness. He cites doctors, Prof Boynton of Vermont University, and a physician’s claim that lactated food guards against cholera infantum and costs about 25 cents per package yielding ten pints of cooked food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hosford
Danville, NL
Prof
Boynton
Vermont University
Post
Massachusetts Set to Back Cleveland in State Vote
Republicans fear a statewide loss next November as Massachusetts weighs Cleveland versus Harrison. Key figures like James H. Mellen Clayton Alpheus Sanford and Everett W. Burdett weigh in on whether Harrison or Cleveland will carry the state. Views vary from party loyalty to tariff debates and the fate of the state ticket.
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Post
Harrison
Commonwealth
Cleveland
Massachusetts
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Russell
Clayton
Cambridge
Alpheus Sanford
Republican City Committee of
Boston
Everett W. Burdett
Brookline
Charles Ayer
Methuen
Somerville Fire Destroys Masonic Block on Union Square
A blaze at the four story Masonic Building on Union Square Somerville was discovered at 11 24 pm. Cambridge crews aided by local firefighters contained the fire within a half hour. Losses include the Somerville Y M C A and several businesses with total damage around 40000 dollars. The fire started by an electric wire in the Y M C A parlor on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Union Square
Somerville
Cambridge
Somerville Union Hall Company
Democrats Rally Behind Cleveland Amid National Strife
Reports from New York Elmira and other cities reflect strong support for Grover Cleveland and opposition to a force bill. Editors argue that a Democratic victory is necessary to prevent federal intervention in Southern states and preserve white governance, while praising Cleveland and condemning Republican plan.
Chamberlain Crushed at Coventry Meeting Riot Breaks Out
London June 24 Joseph Chamberlain faced a disorderly Coventry crowd as supporters shouted for Gladstone and clashes erupted. Police intervened, ejecting several unruly individuals while Chamberlain, exhausted, left the platform amid confusion after urging officers to remove disruptors.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Coventry
Mr. Chamberlain
Gladstone
Chamberlain
Wreck blocks rail line near Sewall's Falls
Sixteen cars of a through freight derailed near Sewall's Falls four miles north of Concord New Hampshire on the Concord and Montreal line. Wrecking crews from Boston and Maine shops clear the track. through trains rerouted via Concord division and Franklin and Tilton railroads. Damage runs to several thousand dollars.
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Concorn
N. H
Sewall’s Falls
Concord & Montreal
Boston & Maine
Concord
Franklin & Tilton
Storage Rooms for Furniture and Pianos in Boston
Central Storage Warehouse at corner Jemen and East Concord streets offers brick building with many rooms, new, dry private rooms from 1.50 per month. Large heated room for pianos and pictures. Largest elevator in Boston nearby at Washington street and Harrison avenue. Telegraph Tremont 784. Frank 0. Jackson, Manager.
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Jemen
Concord Streets
Boston
Washington Street
Harrison Avenue
Tremont
Frank 0. Jackson
Opinions on Cleveland's nomination from Whitney and Thurman
Curiaco Illinois June 24 William C Whitney Cleveland leader says nomination no surprise yet gratifying and predicts growing support and strong national outcome The opponents will rally to his side as Democrats He aims for victory carrying New York and boosting electoral college margins Columbus Ohio June 24 Judge Allen G Thurman says nomination was expected and mass support proves Cleveland the choice of the people He warns Benjamin not easy to beat and notes Governor Campbell has done nobly
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Thas
New York
Elmira
the Gazette
Hill
Chicago
Syracuse
Roswell P. Flower
William F. Sheehan
Edward Murphy
General Sickles
General Slocum
Cleveland
Thurman
Gray
West
Stevenson
Indiana
Curiaco
Richard Croker
Des Moings
Boies
Capitol
Cincinnati
Foraker
Ill
William C. Whitney
Columbus
Allen G. Thurman
Benjamin
Campbell
Mr. Cleveland
Edward Murphy, Jr
Sheehan
W.A. Beach
Perce
John Tracy
Cleveland Literary Bureau
Boston Letter Carriers See Stevenson Support Fallout
Boston post office letter carriers deny ill will toward A. E. Stevenson for his prior role as first assistant postmaster. They claim nationwide carriers would oppose him only for opposing the eight hour bill and state only about 300 men nationwide showed strong interest.
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Boston
A. E. Stevenson
Washington
Stevenson
Congratulatory Telegrams Pour In From States and Allies
Ex Secretary Whit ney receives a message from ex President Cleveland praising his efforts and leadership in Chicago. A second despatch from Adlai Stevenson and another from Governor Boies extend hearty congratulations to Grover Cleveland as American students in Berlin also send regards. The Iowa Democrat Horace Burns and others add their loyal support as Cleveland awaits further news.
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CuicaGo
Whitney
Cleveland
Buzzain
Horack Burns
Flood Strikes Galena Illinois in Devastating Flood
Terrific rainfall Thursday and Wednesday caused Galena river to rise rapidly flooding Main street. Hotels like Lawrence and European suffered sunken floors, Custom House and Merchants Bank flooded, bridges washed away, rail lines blocked by landslides. Lumber dealers face major losses.
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Galena
Main Street
Lawrence Hotel
Custom House
Merchants’ Bank
Western Union Telegraph Office
Illinois Central
Green Street
Burlington & Northern
Galena Junction
Marquis de Mores Arrested Over Captain Mayer Death
Paris June 24 The Marquis de Mores has been arrested for causing the death of Captain Mayer. Mayer’s funeral is set for Sunday and is expected to be an imposing affair. The anti Semitic warfare in the country has aroused Hebrew residents to indignation and fears of demonstrations at the funeral. Authorities are taking precautions to maintain order.
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Paris
Marquis de Mores
Mayer
Ninety-Two at Harvard Sparkles With Gowned Splendor
A grand Harvard gathering celebrates Ninety-Two with a chapel address by Alexander Moss White Jr of Brooklyn and a class ode read by Samuel Pitts Duffield of Detroit. The day features music, spreads on Sanders lawn, and a spectacular elm tree ceremony illuminated by crimson gowns and a rose‑ringed canopy.
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Harvard
Alexander Moss White, Jr
Brooklyn
Harvard Class Day 1892 Transforms Campus For Royal Farewell
Morning devotion to the last waltz marks Class Day at Harvard as seniors in white immortelles and crimson tassels prepare for a royal reception. The day features chapel prayers by Dr. A. P. Peabody, a procession led by Marshal Rantoul, speeches by Hugh McK. Landon, and a wreathing display of flowers amid lanterns and evergreens. Night brings enchantment as music fills Memorial Hall and other halls where the class of ’92 waltzes for its final farewell.
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Harvard
Halworthy
Neal Rantoul
John Cray Powers
John White Cummins
A. P. Peabody
Hemenway
Sanders Theatre
Marshal Rantoul
Dr. Peabody
Peabody
Hugh McK. Landon
Kokomo
Ind
Robert Morss Lovett
Roxbury
Harry Guild
Sam Winslow
Nine
Simpson
Campbell
McKay
Memorial Hall
Massachusetts Hall
Barnaby Will Contested in Rhode Island Case
A Rhode Island Supreme Court commission, to take testimony for the Barnaby will case, arrived in Chester to inquire into the Chester will executed January 8, 1891. The probate decree in Providence is under appeal by John H. Conrad and others against Stephen A. Edwards. Witnesses were examined by Thomas J. Hunt and Josh Blodgett with E D. Bassett, Walter H. Barney, and Edward Field present.
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Edward Field
Municipal Court of
Providence
Chester
Municipal Court
R. I
John H. Conrad
Stephen A. Edwards
Supreme Court of
Rhode Island
Stanley fails to win over North Lambeth voters
London June 24 Henry M Stanley facing North Lambeth costermongers at an indoor meeting. Disruptions dominated as rough elements heckled and booed the speaker. Mrs Stanley wept. she urged reverence for the name Stanley while shouts of shame erupted. Police ejected four men and order was only partly restored. The vote of confidence was narrowly carried as the meeting ended in uproar.
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London
Henry M. Stanley
North Lambeth
Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Ared
Presentation to Father Murphy at St Francis de Sales
Father Nicholas J. Murphy of St Francis de Sales Church Charlestown received a 2300 gift from the people of St Patrick's Roxbury after his decade as a St Patrick's curate. The presentation occurred at the parish residence with a parish committee and clergymen present, John Tighe delivering the speech. A reception followed, with Rev J N Supple providing a collation.
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Nicholas J. Murphy
St. Francis de Sales Church
Charlestown
St. Patrick’s Church
Roxbury
St. Patrick’s
John Tighe
J. N. Supple
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J. H. Brooks
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Philip Eberle
George H. Cowdin
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John W. Vinal
C. B. Cheney
S. H. Libby
Joseph J. Giles
D. T. O’ Leary
Royal Arcanum
Royal Society of Good Fellows
C. A. Dana
Republican Party
Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
Croker All Right
Bolters
Tammany
Illinois
Oratory
Eastern Storage CO
Rett Ave
Chelsea
Mass
Geo. H. Buck
Barnaby
the Post
East Africa
Coster
Explorer
Garpets
W. P. B. Brooks & CO
Hanover St
Barnard & CO
Temple Place
Geo. H. Lloyd
Optician
Washington St
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