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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1897

Page

2

Allston Physician Found Unconscious Near Pratt Street

Dr Charles L Farwell of 384 Cambridge street Allston was found unconscious on Pratt street at 3 am suffering a head abrasion and possible fainting. Neighbors heard a scream but saw no assailant. police favor a fainting or accidental fall over robbery or assault.

Charles L. Farwell Cambridge Street Allston Pratt Street Arthur Battson Allston Depot N. B. Rideout F. A. Field Farwell Dow Cooper James White George Cotton Brighton Avenue Dawson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited As Cure For Baby's Illness

Mrs Noyle of Spring Valley New York recounts a two month old infant suffering night and day with ear discharge scrofulous head eruptions and hair loss. After trying standard treatment without relief Hood's Sarsaparilla Pills and Olive Ointment allegedly stopped the discharge and healed sores with hair regrowth. Advertising claims praise Hood's as the best blood purifier and warns against substitutes.

Hood Noyle Spring Valley N. Y N. B

Major Wood Named Kentucky United States Senator

A Frankfort dispatch says Governor Bradley appointed Major A. T. Wood of Mt. Sterling to succeed Justice Blackburn as United States Senator from Kentucky. The appointment will be announced tomorrow afternoon.

Louisville Frankfort Bradley A. T. Wood Mt. Sterling United States Kentucky Justice Blackburn

Officer Thompson Wins Dismissal of McCann Complaint

The complaint by Miss Mary McCann against Patrolman Arthur J. Thompson of Division 3 was dismissed after a hearing before the Police Board. Police officials state they support their officers until charges are absolutely proven.

Mary McCann Arthur J. Thompson Division 3

Nelson Wheatcroft Dies at 88 in New York

New York report says veteran actor Nelson Wheatcroft died today at age 88 in the city. He gained fame on stage and screen across decades, with notable roles in early cinema and theater productions.

New York Nelson Wheatcroft

Colonist's spouse describes joining the colony

A doctor testifies about a wife noting her husband joined the colony and that withdrawal could occur if she found the conditions unsatisfactory. The statement continues from earlier testimony on page one.

Boston House Debates Building height Regulation Bill

Lawmakers debate a Tall Blocks proposition and the fire marshal budget cut, voting 82 to 565 against. Witnesses jammed galleries as Rep Hale urged recommittment for hearings, Rep George accused officials of pressuring colleagues, amid questions about the marshal’s conduct.

Fountain of Learning Almon E. Hale Williamstown Committee On Ways and Means Committee On Public Service Sam George Haverhill George Commonwealth William H. S. Hayes Lowell

Puritana Promoted as Spring Health Remedy in Ad Text

An advertisement extols Puritana as a spring tonic to cleanse the system after winter. It links heat producing winter foods and confinement to a slate of ailments from sleeplessness to heart pain, claiming Puritana restores digestion, vitality, and a clear complexion for renewed energy.

Bright

McKinley Inauguration News From Washington

Early reports describe the Chelsea Young Men's Christian Association contest results and the move toward a new building. Mentions of President-elect McKinley and Mrs Cleveland, and social visits by figures like Hobart, Thurber, and Juneau aides, with scenes at the White House and Ebbitt House.

Chelsea White House Cleveland Phillips McKinley Canton Ebbitt Thurber Mr. Cleveland Hobart Arlington Hotel Capitol Stevenson Major McKinley Smith College Mary Barber Grace McKinley Washington Society Charles Kurtz Republican Club of Columbus Columbus Glee Club M’kinley

Dr Teed and Florida colony figures in Boston testimony

A Boston witness recounts paid promises, stolen goods, and hardship linked to Dr Teed. She describes a Florida colony where food was scarce, members grovel for devotion, and Teed is called Christ by followers. She details loans, pawned items, and later legal actions while maintaining belief in Teed’s character.

Dr. Teed Christ Victoria Ordway Victoria Garcia Teed Boston

Boston Building Height Bill Faces Public Review

The metropolitan affairs committee reported a measure setting a maximum height for new or rising Boston structures. Height cannot exceed twice the average width of the widest public way they face, or seventy feet, with several exemptions. The district runs along Cambridge Somerset Beacon Arlington Boylston Back Bay Fens Audubon St. Mary Charles River and extends to the West Boston Bridge line.

Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Boston Cambridge Street Somerset Street Beacon Street Arlington Street Boylston Boylston Street Back Bay Fens Fens Audubon Road St. Mary Street Charles River West Boston Bridge

Re License Districts In Boston Petition Rejected

The Rev. F. B. Allen and others sought local option license districts in Boston but the plan was rejected. The liquor law committee reported leave to withdraw the petition and made a similar report on a mayor of New Bedford petition for an act providing.

F. B. Allen Boston Committee On New Bedford

Woodbury facial soap praised for daily use and purity

Woodbury's Facial Soap is touted as making good complexions and best for daily use. The advertisement claims the product is pure and superior for regular cleansing.

Woodbury’s

President Keeps Bedroom Rest As Congress Session Ends

President Cleveland remains confined to his bedroom for the second night, though officials say it is to endure the rheumatic attack and save strength for the upcoming long physical ordeal. Secretary Lamont and Attorney General Harmon met him about nine for advisory talks on the flood of measures from Congress.

Thomas Jefferson Washington Jefferson Capitol Pennsylva- Ohio Railroad Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Southern Railroad Trict of Columbia Cere Lane Nia Baltimore White House Lamont Harmon Congress

Fire destroys Union Traction power house in Philadelphia

A blaze at the Union Traction power house on Thirteenth and Mt. Vernon streets in Philadelphia devastates the plant, causing about 500000 in losses to machinery. An on site crane accident triggers the generator explosion, fatal injuries to August A. Bender and a youth, with several others injured as fire consumes the eight Westinghouse dynamos and related equipment.

Philadelphia Thirteenth Mt. Vernon Streets Union Traction Company Westinghouse Electric Company Westinghouse Company A. Bender

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