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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
4
Advertisement asserts that Dr. Grady's Vege table Remedies cure ailments including pneumonia, diabetes, kidney and bladder issues, gravel, goat stomach and liver troubles. Claims widespread effectiveness with no details on evidence or treatment.
Dr Grady advertises a universal treatment plan at a nominal rate for all diseases and patients. It urges early care for catarrh and deafness and promotes cures for bronchial catarrh asthma skin and nervous disorders. The Methcal and Surgical Institute lists address 238 Tremont St Boston and hours with payment only upon cure.
Joseph Glover age 18 of 20 Jefferson street Fast Cambridge was arrested on shoplifting charges. William Bourne age 22 living at 19 Harwich street was arrested after noon on larceny of goods valued at 50 dollars from Ida Moffett of 32 Buckingham st. The body of George T. Flarris age 47 was found on Walkhill street near the farm building about 10 o'clock last night. He had likely died from an apoplexy.
The Mechanic Arts High School class of 1899 held an evening gathering at the United States Hotel with twenty eight members present. Mr Frederic Nickerson presided and Richard Benson acted as toastmaster delivering toasts such as Echoes From Our Stone and The Finish. Harvard Dental Alumni also met at the Westminster Hotel with about thirty five members attended. Melville F Rogers presided and Samuel T Ellott served as toastmaster with toasts listing Harvard Xi Psi Phi The New School The Alumni and others.
The engagement of Miss Carmen Davis daughter of Brigadier General George W. Davis to J Philip Mumford cashier at De Ford & Co bankers in Porto Rico is announced. The couple plan to marry in April and the Davis family have resided there since General Davis went to Manila.
Fire discovered around 10 15 last night behind the boiler of the street department tugboat Cormorant. The blaze spread to the engine room causing about 100 dollars in damage. The vessel lay beside the Atlas Stores near the Con ress street bridge in South Foston.
Springfield report says Mrs Mary J Lane died at 11 05 pm after being shot by her lover John D Cassells in Longmeadow. Cassells bound over on assault with intent to murder. DA says case likely sent to grand jury for murder charge with bail unlikely.
Forty workers at the American Net and Twine Company in East Cambridge walkout over the discharge of Miss Minnie Clancy. Officials refuse to reinstate or dismiss forewoman Mrs. Hartford, prompting continued refusals to return. A conference with managers is planned.
At about 11 last night a young man entered Samuel B. Webster’s 356 Shawmut Avenue store and demanded a billboard ticket. Webster refused and knocked the robber down. the assailant fled with Webster in pursuit but was not captured.
In New York on March 1 Columbia won the gymnastic meet at the Columbia gymnasium by taking first place in every event on the programme, defeating Yale.
The J A Houghton Company and Rueter Brewing Company completed a merger joining lager and ale producers. The move marks the city’s third brewery consolidation, altering a slate of remaining independent brewers. William H Lee, long president of Houghton, resigned yesterday afternoon.
B Frank Carroll pledges to run as an independent with nomination papers after James withdrawal. Charles H Pearson won the caucus causing Carroll to announce plans to pursue election day votes. Expect several candidates for the Board and Water Board. Rev D D Addison to run on nomination papers after losing Public Library Board race.
John P. Thomas of Brookline states he will file nomination papers this week to run for the Board of Selectmen. He thanks friends for their support and notes he allowed his name to be used after careful consideration. March 1 Brookline.
The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association marks Emmet birthday at Independent Hall Leverett Street Sunday evening at 7. Speakers include Senator Thomas H Dowd M J Jordan Daniel J Kiley and John A Ryan with a musical and literary program. Henry Grattan branch Irish National Foresters observe Emmet memory. United Irish League Boston closes event Sunday afternoon American Hours Monday 8 pm Thomas Riley to speak with musical entertainment.
Henry Bohne, 60, has been missing from his Lawrence home since Wednesday raising fears he may have taken his own life. Bohne previously attempted suicide two years ago by leaping from the Merrimack bridge at Newburyport.
Manila business leaders fear Spooner amendment bans sale of land timber and mining concessions and three chambers of commerce, the International Spanish and American, cable protests. Local businessmen await civil government to seek railway timber and mining concessions. An American firm has negotiated to buy the Manila street railway for conversion to electric power.
At Pekin Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang met to discuss Russia’s new Manchuria terms. The accord would grant Russia control while China bears responsibility for any problems. Chinese envoys fear complying risks province loss and clashes with other powers. Also noted, Private Calvin was acquitted of manslaughter in a case involving a French soldier at a military post. London dispatch says Allied commanders plan inland expedition preparations if the court resists.
A Memphis delegation led by Senator Bate and Senator elect Carmack urged the President to attend the United Confederate Veterans monster meeting in Memphis on May 23 29 and 30. The President regretted prior arrangements prevent a visit but hoped to come before summer.
Cambridge Mayor David T. Dickinson held a hearing on Fireman James P. ONeil charged with drunkenness untruthfulness and unfitness for service. ONeil was convicted of ringing false alarms two weeks earlier and ordered removed, but the Board of Aldermen did not sustain the mayor. The mayor reserved his decision at the close.
A band of seventy armed insurgents entered Suog in South Tlocos and killed one native while abducting five. They attacked Santa Maria at midnight burning fifty houses. Americans repulsed the assault with one man wounded. one native scout and two civilians were killed.
Brown University hockey defeats Princeton 3 to 0 in New York. Bates scores all three goals, delivering a solid, hard fought win for Brown.
In the case of the Attorney General against John W. Trehy the Supreme Court full bench ordered judgment of ouster. Brought at the relation of the civil service commissioners the suit sought to test Trehy title to the office of city almoner of Chicopee.
The body of A. Davis, who died by his own hand at the Hotel Templeton in Everett on Thursday morning, remains at the undertaker’s. Mrs. Vis will decide the next steps this morning regarding disposition.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure claiming instant comfort and complete cure for piles. Notes price 50 cents, urges broad trial, and cites letters from users George Geick and Richard Loan as proof. Sold by druggists nationwide, Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.
Several Democratic lawmakers voiced support for William A. Gaston as a gubernatorial candidate. They expressed belief he could win if nominated, signaling strong party backing for his bid.
Rep Harvey F Schufelt of Great Barrington endorses Colonel Gaston for governor. He calls Gaston popular and one of the best Democrats in the state and says he can win, noting the Post’s suggestion of his name.
A political endorsement praises Colonel Gaston as a splendid aggressive young American Democrat with broad appeal. The writer urges the party to nominate him and mobilize every effort to secure his election claiming he is popular, able and certain to win.
Rep John F Chase of Holyoke says Democrats should nominate Richard Olney but favors Colonel Gaston if he is to be the nominee. He praises Gaston as an ideal Democrat who would wage a strong campaign and rely on personal resources to become a great governor.
A fragment shows praise for Colonel Gaston as honest capable and a man of the people. It urges the Democratic party to nominate him for leadership.
Rep John I Toland endorses Colonel Gaston as the man to nominate and predicts Charlestown would deliver a tremendous majority in his favor.
A historic editorial praises Colonel Gaston as a vigorous campaigner and lauds an emerging young champion of Democracy while noting the county’s strong support for progressive leadership.
Quote expresses preference for Josiah uinecy but supports Colonel Gaston as strong party nominee. Endorsement frames Gaston as an able young man whose nomination would reflect credit on the Democracy.
A writer urges the Democratic party to nominate William A. Gaston for governor citing his youth leadership and honesty. Other potential candidates include John R. Thayer of Worcester and John T. Burnett of Southboro, with Mayor W. P. Hayes of Springfield as a strong second on the ticket.
Boston Democrat Rep James H. McInerney argues for nominating a popular business leader like Colonel Gaston as governor to appeal across parties. He contends Republican strength wanes and public sentiment shifts toward Democrats.
Rep. Charles S. Sullivan of Boston argues that Massachusetts needs a Democratic Governor and praises Colonel Gaston. He claims the Democratic party should unite, discard petty politics, and capitalize on Republican schism to secure victory.
In Denver Buddy King from Denver defeated Kid McPartland of New York in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round bout at the Colorado Athletic Club. Referee English stopped the fight.
Hon George James of Scranton Virginia reports a twenty year battle with catarrh ending after using Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder. He describes hawking throat drainage and foul breath improving instantly and after several bottles symptoms vanished. Sold by Burwell & Sons and all druggists.
At Annapolis on March 1 Secretary Long dodges Schley in a Navy controversy speech to cadets. He praises Sampson and Cook, urges cadets to emulate victories off Santiago, and notes a letter from Admiral Dewey with Captain Francis A. Coe cited as Cook’s captain.
A monkey in the basement at Austin and Stone’s Museum touched off a smoky scare yesterday afternoon. Pete, tethered by a short chain, grabbed an old umbrella and pushed it into a stove causing flames and smoke to fill every floor. The monkey was whipped and chain length reduced after the incident.
Worcester March 1 The Neilson murder trial enters closing arguments after all evidence. The jury will be charged at 9 A M with a verdict expected that day. Defense argues potential threat by Mrs Erickson while the government cites witnesses from 60 Catherine Street.
War secretary Mr. Brodrick announced army estimates totaling 439.6 million dollars for 1901 02. War services amount to 291.15 million with field forces in South Africa at full strength for four months, then tapering. Troop numbers total 450000, 230000 above normal due to South Africa and China operations. Previous year estimates were about 445 million including supplementary funds.
The Senate in executive session confirmed several nominations. Charles A. Boutelle of Maine to be a captain on the retired list of the navy. William R. Shafter to be major-general in the United States Army, retired. Aaron B. Daggett to be brigadier-general in the Army. Charles W. Bemis of Foxboro Massachusetts to be postmaster.
A meeting was held in Cincinnati between John W. Gates representatives and Marmet Coal Company to discuss forming a coal combine. No definite plans were agreed upon.
A Back Bay residence at 43 Mountford Street was robbed of jewelry and silverware valued in the hundreds. Thieves forced the front door while the occupants were away, taking a diamond ring worth 100 dollars a pearl and diamond pin worth 35, a warquise ring worth 85, six dozen silver salad forks six silver and pearl nut picks a silver bon bon dish and six dozen silver spoons. Mr Breed discovered the loss on returning home last night.
Governor to sign or veto a bill that would make sparring contests a felony with fines from 1000 to 5000 dollars and prison terms of one to five years. If signed, the planned match between Terry Moore and Hogarty the Australian cannot proceed.
In Maidstone the Liberal Sir Francis Evans won the parliamentary bye-election with 2375 votes to 2188 for Conservative rival Thomas Milwain. The Liberal majority at the last general election was 38.
The war office contracted an American merchant to supply 3000 felling axes for British troops in South Africa as English firms could not deliver quickly enough.
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