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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1899

Page

2

Portable Turkish Bath on Free Trial Lets Invalids Benefit

A Battle Creek Michigan company markets a portable Turkish and Russian bath device offered on free trial to households. Prospective customers may test at home, with a booklet on health and hygiene, and only keep the cabinet if satisfied. The ad touts convenience, cold-avoidance, and quick cost recovery.

Mich Vanced Health Methods Kellogg Sanitas Co Main &J Battle Creek

Public Promenade Idea Reclaims 40 Foot Strip

City study proposes reclaiming a 40 foot strip at a subway site for a public promenade. Estimated cost is 2 500 000 dollars to transform derelict space into open pedestrian access and relieve congestion around the old subway area.

Molineux arraigned in New York court

Roland B. Molineux was arraigned before Recorder Goff on an indictment charging murder in the poisoning of Mrs. Kate J. Adams. He was remanded until next Tuesday to plead to the charge. The district attorney opposed delaying the plea, while defense counsel sought a week for preparation. The court granted the postponement. It is noted Mrs. Molineux is not suspected of complicity.

New York Roland B.molineux Goff Kate J. Adams Molineux Clerk Hall Roland Burnham Molineux Weeks Lee Recorder Gardiner

Vacant Chair and Beacon Street Subway Plan in Boston

The piece cites Longfellow poetry urging parental action and promotes Dr. Greene of Boston for child health issues. It then describes Mayor Quincy’s subway plan for a riverfront embankment from Harvard Bridge to Scollay square, cost estimates at 2,502,500, and a public debate on funding, with hearings and amendments ongoing.

Longfellow Greene Temple Place Boston Mass Quincy Boston and Harvard Bridge Beacon Street Scollay Square Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Charles River Massachusetts Avernue Charlesbank Dallinger Peacon Craigie Bridge United States Jackson Chestnut Street

MIT Battalion Drill Exhibition Tonight

The MIT battalion plans an exhibition drill tonight at the south armory with teams from Gloucester Wakefield Brockton Dorchester Roxbury West Roxbury Taunton Fall River New Bedford Stoneham Lowell High Boston English High St Johns School of Manhattan N Y East Boston High and Chelsea schools. A silver cup will be awarded to the winning team. Capt Powell Ninth U S Cavalry Lt Ashburn Seventh U S Artillery and Lt McDonough of South Boston a West Point graduate will lead officials.

South Armory Gloucester Wakefield Brockton Dorchester Roxbury West Roxbury Taunton Fall River New Bedford Stoneam Lowell Boston Powell Unit States Cavalry Ieutenant Ashburn Unite States Artillery McDonough South Boston West Point

Community military program ends with communal supper

Captain John E. S. Camrell and Lieutenant C. J. Hatch addressed Fusileers and women with the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange present. Ancients members attended. An “army supper” followed, teaching ladies how coffee tastes from tin cups and beans flavored by a tin plate.

John E. S. Camrell C. J. Hatch Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange

Reinforcements Ordered to Otis From Multiple Posts

The War Department orders six regiments to reinforce General Otis in Manila, shipping from San Antonio Madison Barracks New York Plattsburgh and Fort Crook. The move may free volunteers in Manila if Otis has no need for all forces, otherwise they stay. The units include Sixth Infantry Sixth Artillery Ninth and Thirteenth and Twenty first and Sixteenth Infantry.

Washington Otis San Antonio Sixth Artillery Atlantic Coast Ninth Infantry Madison Barracks New York State Twenty-first Infantry Plattsburgh N. Y Fort Crook Middle West San Francisco Manila War Department Porto Rico

Senate Passes Fortifications Bill and Alaska Code

The Senate approved the fortifications appropriation and a code of criminal laws for the District of Alaska. The Alaska liquor license provision sparked debate but failed to become law. The fortifications bill, sent from the House, carries 4744798 dollars and proceeds to the President along with census and naval personnel conference reports.

Washington Senate District of Alaska House Gallinger N. H Gorman Lodge United States England

Tragedy at Parker House Ended Captain H. B.’s Life

A revolver shot on the Parker House fifth floor at about 9 yesterday morning alerted staff and remaining guests to a fatal事件. Captain H. B. was killed, police investigation to follow.

Parker House H. 8

Dewey Presses for Light Draft Vessels for Philippine Islands

Admiral Dewey urges the Navy Department to supply light draft ships to span the Philippine islands. The gunboat Vixen is to be fitted at Norfolk for Manila. Only a few light vessels exist in the region, with Castine and Princeton en route, while adequacy remains uncertain.

Washington Admiral Dewey Navy Department Vixen Norfolk Navy Yard Manila Concord Philippines Petrel Castine Princeton

Wheeler Saves His Seat as House Adjourns for Hurley Funeral

House adjourned until tomorrow after paying respects to the late Rep Hurley of New York. An attempt to consider resolutions accusing General Wheeler and three others of vacating seats failed by a large margin with 7 ayes to 146 nays. Senate approved a 1 million dollar justice department building, and public building bills linked to other cities passed. A 148 600 land purchase for the Lower Brule treaty was also approved.

Washington House Hurley New York Judiciary Committee Wheeler Buffalo Toledo Senate Department of Justice

Ready for Dewey Bill Advances to White House

The commission of George Dewey to be an admiral in the navy has been prepared by the Navy Department and sent to the White House, awaiting the President's signature on the bill creating the office of admiral.

Washington George Dewey Navy Department White House

Brimmer School Associates Hold Twelfth Reunion Dinner

The Brimmer School Associates class of S held their twelfth annual reunion and dinner at the United States Hotel. President James F. Connor presided as officers were elected for the coming year including L. P. Gitto as president F. R. Halloran as vice president J. F. Morgan as secretary and treasurer Principal Quincey E. Dickerman spoke followed by Senator Charles H. Innes.

Brimmer School Associates Charles H. Innes Suffolk J. F. Connor J.F. Morgan F. R. Halloran E. ©. Spring Dol

Kingsley Returns From China After Four Month Trip

Mr. Robert C. Kingsley of John H. Pray Sons Co returns from four months in China and Japan. Pray Sons predicts imports this season will greatly exceed prior efforts, placing them among the top importers of Chinese and Japanese mattings in the United States.

Robert C. Kingsley John H. Pray, Sons & Co China Japan Messrs. Pray & Sons United States

Removal of carpet sweeper samples from Mechanics' Fair

Samples of THIS BISSELL CARPET SWEEPER and wringer shown at the Mechanics' Fair have been moved to THE AMERICAN WRINGER CO S STORE at 77 70 Franklin St corner Areh for disposal at factory price if owners do not call write or telephone.

Bissell Mechanics’ Fair American Wringer CO Franklin St Cor. Areh

Death of Captain Chadwick A North Carolina Leader

Captain Chadwick of Charlotte, North Carolina, a prominent machinery businessman and Military club president, died by his own hand in Boston. He had long suffered nervous prostration and had recently returned from Jacksonville to visit friends. His wife and sister survive. burial expected in Charlotte.

Hadwick North Carolina Stedman Benjamin F. Smith Tremont Street Chadwick Parker House Charlotte N. C New York W. E. Paul Beacon Street Jacksonville Fla New York State Hame Vermont Providence R. I Saco Pettee Machine Shops Newton Upper Falls Chauncey Street Boston New England Charlotte Machine Works Manufacturers’ Club of Fort Warren Massachusetts Militia Curtis Guild, Jr Guild

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