Munyon remedies claim cures for colds and catarrh
An advertisement from Tremont Temple touts Munyon’s Cold Cure and other treatments. It features testimonials from M Meyer of Cambridge and W Wiswell of Boston praising relief from colds, catarrh and nervous trouble after using Munyon’s remedies and services. It also promotes the Munyon Static Electrical Machine and Life Chamber with free doctors and trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. M. Meyer
Baldwin St
Cambridge
Mass
Munyon
W. Wiswell
Parker House
Washington St
Boston
Jas. Hartwell
Waltham St
J. H. Allan
Portsmouth
N. H
Rt. B. Y. Cabourg
Isabella St
Tremont Temple
Real estate expert defends city valuation role
The unidentified speaker claims years of acting as real estate expert for the Metropolitan Park Commission and city departments. He notes fees include retainer of 500, a $1 nominal fee, and variable charges up to 50 for complex cases. He says propriety was considered and cites similarity to the mayor’s consulting architect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Park Commission
City Law Department
City Park Commission
Sewer Commission
Chandler
Cuban clash near Madruga yields heavy losses
A Cuban force led by Aranguron and a local guerilla unit clashed with Colonel Aguileras’s troops near Madruga, in the Sierra de Grillo. The battle lasted from 3 PM to 7 PM with 16 Cuban dead and 135 wounded among government forces. 10 Cuban fighters were killed and 133 soldiers, plus 1 major and 1 captain, wounded. Despatches report many Cubans and families seeking refuge in Spanish lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Aguileras
Madruga
Aranguron
Bierra de Grillo
Cienfuegos
Santa Clara
Praise for Judge Goggins at AOH meeting in Chicago
Division 35 AOH commends Circuit Court Judge Goggins for not adjourning court to honor Queen Victoria. A Boston AOH committee forwards a message of congratulation praising his stand against tyranny and oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 35
Order of Hibernians
Goggins
Circuit Court of
Chicago
Ill
Queen Victoria
Boston
Joseph F. O’connell
A. E. Beatton
M. D
Michael Mullen
Prominent Ky. Man Fatally Shoots Boot Seller After Insult
Daniel L. Surry of Corbin shoots John Corley of Louisville after an insult to his wife. He fired five shots at Corley, killing him instantly, then surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin, Ky
Daniel L. Surry
John Corley
Louisville
Oxford Eleven Post 261 In First Innings
London June 2 The Oxford eleven were all out for 261 runs. The gentlemen of Philadelphia then went in for their ret innings and, when play was stopped by rain, they were 8 without loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oxford
Gentlemen of
Philadelphia
Missing Reading man Thomas B Todd feared mentally unbalanced
The family of Thomas B Todd of Reading Massachusetts reports he disappeared June 4 after leaving home with his brother to attend a Boston ball game. He was last seen near Castle Square Hotel and on Boston streets, with concern rising for his welfare and for his stewardship of the Samuel Pierce organ pipe business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Thomas B, Todd
Mass
Boston
Castle Square
Reading Man Thomas Todd Missing Since June Fourth
Thomas R Todd of Reading has been missing from his home since June 4 after he went to a local ball game. Police ask anyone with information to contact the Reading Police Department or local authorities.
Missing Man of Fortune Described in Detail
Police seek 68 year old man with cork right lower limb and ebony cane. He stands 6 feet 8 inches, weighs about 46 pounds, has gray hair, light blue eyes, and a mus tache. Known to have pleasant home and strong business interests, last seen at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Citizens oppose oil station petition in Chelsea meeting
A large Chelsea gathering at Horace B. Lambert’s lawn discussed Leonard and Ellis oil dealers seeking a Chelsea oil station. Highland district residents vow to fight the petition, with a streets committee expected to report to the Aldermen Tuesday. A mass meeting at Chester Avenue Chapel Monday will invite Aldermen. ex-Mayor Thomas Strahan is likely to preside and may sell property if approval passes. Speakers include EH Walter Everett Willard Howland William Hixon Alfred W. Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Leonard & Ellis
Horace B. Lambert
Watts and
Willow Streets
Highland District
Chester Avenue
Board of Aldermen
Thomas Strahan
Strahan
Bellingham Hill
Representative EH
Walter Everett
Willard Howland
William 8. Hixon
John W. Fletcher
George H. Carter
Alfred W. Brown
Joseph B. Everdean
William HE. McClintock
John T. Hadaway
Charles A. Stone
Harry D. Smith
EB. H. Knight
Dying Noblewoman Louise Moncreff King L in Chicago Home
Louise Moncreff King, aged 71, dies of dropsy in a basement at 2016 Calumet Ave Chicago. Related to English nobility including Georgiana Countess of Dudley and Lady Mordaunt. Widow of Colonel Robert King and mother of Mrs Er K Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louise Moncreff King
England
Calumet Avenue
Thomas Moncreff
Georgiana
Countess of Dudley
Harriet
Charles Mordaunt
Mordaunt
Prince of Wales
Duchess of Athol
Lady Forbes
Muir Mackenzie
King
New York City
Er. K. Cummings
Robert King
Washington King
St. Louis
Man Rescued From Water Near Pickets Wharf
Cries for help from the water near Pickets wharf on Atlantic avenue drew officers to the Patrol. James Connolly was seen struggling in the water from the steamer Henry Morrison and was pulled aboard and revived by medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Picket's Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Henry Morrison
James Connolly
Heat Wave Grips City As Thermometer Soars
The city endures a blazing hot day with 86 degree temperatures amid rising humidity. Weather bureau records show 73 degrees at 8 am and a mean of 74 for the day, with forecasts calling for continued warmth and possible thunderstorms. no sunstroke reports were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Weather Bureau
Hawai Annexation Protest From Japanese Government
The Japanese government protests Hawaiian annexation arguing it would strip 2000 Japanese residents of Hawaii of citizenship rights, jeopardize property interests, and deny Asiatic citizens U.S. naturalization. It notes current Hawaiian treaties grant citizenship paths, which would be lost if annexation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Hawaii
United States
Somerset Associates Secures Premier Peninsular District Quarters
Somerset Associates has leased the entire second floor of a corner Emerson and I streets building for a long term. Officers include Mark B. Lally as president, William P. Hickey as vice president, Charles A. Walsh as treasurer, George A. Martin as secretary, Charles T. Haley as financial secretary, William J. Sheehan as sergeant-at-arms, and John J. Coffee as board chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset Associates
Peninsular District
Emerson and I Streets
Mark 8. Lally
William P. Hickey
Charlee A. Walsh
George A. Martin
Charlies T. Haley
William J. Sheehan
John J. Coffee
Board of Managers
Pilgrim Fathers Plan July Field Day in East Boston
The United Order of Pilgrim Fathers advances a field day proposed by John Alden Colony members. Eighteen Boston area colonies join in East Boston at Centennial Grove Essex on July 2 with a permanent organization led by N Hayward Fuller and George H Hosea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Order of Pilgrim Fathers
John Alden
East Boston
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Boston
Chelsea
Revere
Winthrop
Centennial Grove
Essex
N. Hayward Fuller
John L. Bates
East
George H. Hosea
Trimountain
Edward H. Knight
Suffolk
Pilgrims Hosea
Gaffigan
Coffill
Pilgrims Dockam
Lady Floyd
Pilgrim Byrne
Pilgrim White
Lady Buckley
Pilgrim Wilder
Lady Fitts
Lady Walker
Pilgrims Lincoln
Lady Burlingame
Pilgrim Alla
Police Blotter Reports Thefts Escapes Injuries
Charles A Abbott, wanted by Philadelphia police for stealing a gold watch chain and $80 from J Clarence Gould, is being sought as Philadelphia officers plan to travel to Boston. John Tucker, 7, fell from a swing and broke his right arm on Minot Street. Coleman Foley, an escapee from Deer Island, was arrested in South Boston and returned to the island. John F McIntire, accused of break ing and entering in Quincy, escaped from a station window. An unknown man collapsed and died at Tremont and Hollis streets. his body was taken to Jones's undertaking on Lagrange Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Abbott
Philadelphia
Watts
J. Clarence Gould
Boston
John Tucker
Minot Street
Charlesbank
Coleman Foley
Deer Island
John F. McIntire
Quincy
Tremont
Hollis Streets
Jones
Lagrange Street
Sullivan Starts Training Amid Confidence in Muldoon
John L. Sullivan began his training day at Bill Muldoon’s camp in White Plains with strong notes of ambition and mutual trust. Plans surfaced for a possible six round bout with Fitzsimmons near New York around August, depending on Sullivan’s conditioning and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
N. Y
John L. Sullivan
Billy Muldoon
John
Muldoon
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
New York
Old Sol
Wall Street
Kilrain
Billy
Boston
Sullivan Promoted To Fight Top Contenders In Six Months
Muldoon predicts John L. Sullivan can drop ten pounds monthly to reach fighting weight within six months. He says Sullivan, now over 250 pounds, has a superb constitution and can battle world-class foes once in shape. Sullivan agrees, vowing to rematch Corbett after a potential Fitz fight, as Muldoon plans to hire a clever sparring partner to push him to speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muldoon
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
John
Kilra
Billy
Boston
Corbett
Fitz
Muldoga
Boxing Gossip Predicts Grim Prospects for Prospects
Gossipy boxing column notes traders and fighters eye uncertain futures under the Horton law. Many boxers, once thriving, failed to save, with some shifting focus to races and others already touting for a return to the ring amid a drift from gloved profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Broadway
Maher and Sharkey to Fight to a Finish in New York
Peter Maher and Tom Sharkey agreed to a finish bout in New York with a $5000 side bet per fighter. Each man deposits $2500 to bind the match. Richard K. Fox of the Police Gazette acts as temporary stakeholder. A further $2500 from each will be paid by Aug. 2, with final stakeholder Al Smith. The referee will be mutually agreed and the fight must occur within three months after Aug. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
Richard K. Fox
The
Police Gazette
al Smith
Standard Oil Gains Bay State Gas Control
A Boston despatch says Standard Oil has gained control of Bay State Gas Company after a meeting at J. E. Bartlett’s office in New York. Terms reportedly include 2,250,000 to J. Edward Addicks and cessation of litigation, with Addicks denying attendance at any New York meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Standard Oil. Company
Bay State Gas Company
J. E. Bartlett
Wall Street
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
J. Edward Addicks
James C. Carter
Frederick E. Coudert
Messrs. Carter and
Coudert
anti-Addicks
Mr. Addicks
Addicks
State Street
Bay State Gas
Wilmington
Del
Clayton
Matster
Undertakers Hold Sixth Annual Session in Boston
The Massachusetts Undertakers Association met at the United States Hotel for its sixth annual session. Secretary Frank C. Graham reported ten new members and 181 names on the roll. Officers were elected in the afternoon and an excursion to Providence River was planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Undertakers’ Association
United States
Frank C. Graham
Providence River
Nominees Named for Immigration and Lands Positions
The President sent to the Senate nominations for George B. Billings of Massachusetts as commissioner of immigration for Boston port. George W. Esterly of Minnesota as deputy auditor and related posts. William Ryan of Idaho Thomas A. Davis of Idaho and George A. Black of Washington named commissioners to examine and classify lands in the Coeur d Alene district Idaho within Northern Pacific grant limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
George B. Billings
Massachusetts
Boston
George W. Esterly
Minnesota
William Ryan
Idaho
Thomas A. Davis
George A. Black
Washington
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Coeur d'Alene Land District
Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt in Boston Bay
At 11 last night Mrs. Margaret Manning 37 of 281 West Second Street South Boston tried to drown herself in South Bay near Woodward Street Peter Molloy and Coleman Duran chased after and reached her as she entered the water They pulled her to safety and she was taken to City Hospital where doctors expect recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Manning
West Second Street
Boston
South Bay
Woodward Street
Peter Molloy
Coleman Duran
Manning
City Hospital
Cambridge Couple Wed In Christ Church Ceremony
Mr A J Geiger of Boston married Miss Julie Virginia M Guerineau of Cambridge on Wednesday evening at Christ Church Cambridge. Rev H J Gamble performed the ceremony with August V Breckel as best man and Miss Louise Guerineau as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Miss Gertrude Robison and Miss Agnes Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Geiger
Boston
Julie Virginia M. Guerineau
Cambridge
Christ Church, Cambridge
H. J. Gamble
August V. Breckel
Louise Guerineau
Gertrude Robison
Agnes Davidson
Malden
Couple Wed at Boston Depot Hall in Charlestown
Miss Annie Roseman and Barnett Eskins were married last evening at the old Boston and Maine depot hall with Rabbi Lekin officiating. Bridesmaids were Miss Annie Ronder and Lizzie Katz. best men were J. L. Lourie and B. Brown. They will reside in Charlestown after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Roseman
Barnett Eskins
Boston & Maine Depot Hall
Rabbi Lekin
Annie Ronder
Lizzie Katz
J. L. Lourie
B. Brown
Charlestown
McLaughlin Outing Club Plans Whale Fishing Cruise
The Mc Laughlin Outing Club announces its annual fishing trip for Sunday at eight in the morning. The steamer Vesta departs from Congress Street Bridge as the port of embarkation for a voyage to hunt whales and other large fish. B A McLaughlin is named commodore of the cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin Outing Club
Vesta
Congress Street Bridge
B. A. McLaughlin
First United Irish National Athletic Association Social
The inaugural social at Kossuth Hall Tremont Street featured Patrick V. O Mahony as marshal and Arthur J. O Connor as floor director. The grand match listed over 200 couples led by O Connor and his wife, Jenner and Miss Kitty Pollard, with prizes awarded to O Mahony for most tickets and to Miss Margaret Barrett of Brookline for the ladies prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Irish National Athletic Association
Kossuth Hall
Tremont Street
Patrick V. O’mahony
Society
Arthur J. O'Connor
H. J. Jenner
Kitty Pollard
Martin Curry
Marion Golden
Lynn
M. P. Scollin
Nora Daly
Peter Griffin
Lacey Barrett
O’mahony
Margaret Barrett
Brookline
Crowley Found Not Guilty on Poison Charge
In Middlesex Superior Court yesterday William E. Crowley of Maynard was found not guilty of attempting to poison Daniel Parks and of breaking and entering the Maynard drug store of Benjamin J Johnson. He was found guilty of receiving stolen goods after about an hour of deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
William E. Crowley
Maynard
Daniel Parks
Benjamin 8. Johnson
Two Earthquake Shocks Felt in Hopkinsville
Louisville report says during a heavy morning storm two distinct earthquake shocks were felt in Hopkinsville Kentucky. Walls of large buildings shook perceptibly and the tremors moved from west to east at about 11:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Hopkinsville
Cordley & Co. Fails Amid Declining Business on Exchange
F R Cordley & Co bankers and brokers at 66 State Street assign to Charles K Cobb of Nichols & Cobb. The firm comprised Frank R Cordley Henry C Young and G H Nolte with Young as board member. Rumors of trouble warned of a collapse though no single cause is cited. business had recently fallen off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Cordley & Co
Bankers and Brockers
State Street
Charles K. Cobb
Nichols & Cobb
Simmons Building
Frank R. Cordley
Henry C. Young
G. H. Nolte
H. C. Young
Exchange
Cordley
Cordley, Young & Fuller
Old Street Railway
Boston
West End Street Railway
Boston Stock Exchange
New York
Chicago
J. S. Bache & Co
Rolston & Bass
Young
Mass. Clothing Co buys Prager & Co stock at sixty cents
Mr. Wolf of the Massachusetts Clothing Company buys the entire summer stock of Prager & Company of 24 Kingston and 116 Bedford streets Boston at sixty cents on the dollar as Prager & Company retire from business. He promises cash offers and a money back guarantee if buyers are dissatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Massachusetts Clothing Company
Prager & Company
Kingston
Bedford Streets
Mr. Wolf
Boston
Simmonds Charged with Felonious Assault at Roxbury School
J M Simmonds a colored janitor at George Street Primary Roxbury charged with felonious assault on Mary M O Grady a nine year old pupil. The Roxbury District Court heard the case before Judge Bolster with Lawyer John B Moran and Patrolman Thomas Hooper presenting for the government. The girl testified along with several witnesses. Adjournment set to 11 30 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Simmonds
George Street
Roxbury
Mary M. O'Grady
Bolster
Simmonds
John B. Moran
Thomas Hooper
Division 9
Pond's Extract Offers Safe Witch Hazel Remedy
The article explains witch hazel acts as a sedative astringent and mild antiseptic but warns that lotions from extracts are ineffective and irritating. It endorses Pond's Extract as a preparation that delivers full healing properties without irritating skin, citing the International Journal of Surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Journal” Surgery
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Manyon
Judge Goggins
Hibernians
Victoria
L8 & CO
Thomas R. Todd
Thomas Moncrief
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Vieinsk Gutahepin
Hawai
Uncle Sam
Williams
Bill Muldoon
Big Fellow
Tom O’rourke
George Dixon
Joe Walcott
Jack Everhardt
Pacific Coast
Dixon
Cal Hawkins
Everhardt
Spider Kelly
Walcott
George Green
O’rourke
Green
Barbadoan
Sammy Kelly
Spike Sullivan
Kelly
Dave Sullivan
Spike
Sammy
Ernest Crowhurst
Quaker City A. C
Griffo
George Lavigne
Tommy Ryan
Crowhurst
Charley McKeever
California
Dan Creedon
Kid McCoy
Empire A. C
Syracuse
Walter Johnson
Charley Strong
Olympic Club of
Athens
Penn
George V. Tuohey
Standard Oil Controls
Bay State
Paige
Geo. B. Billings
Geiger—Guerineau
Eskins
Roseman
Crowley
FR. Cordley & CO
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