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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura as the premier blood and nerve remedy for fatigue nervous debility and related symptoms. It touts modern life penalties and includes a testimonial from F P Dearth of Woodsville New Hampshire praising restored health and work capacity after using Nervura.
Maine voters elected various mayors with Republicans winning major cities such as Portland and Lewiston, while others like Ellsworth chose a Democrat. In Portland Frank W. Robinson led 4968 to 2354, with a large Republican mayoral plurality and several ward gains. The report notes charter amendments for women on the school board and multiple local races, including South Portland's first vote and Rockland electing PD Mortland mayor.
Magdelen Dorn was found unconscious from gas in her fiancé John Connolly's New York apartment on the eve of their planned marriage. Connolly, the last to see her alive, is jailed as a suspicious person. doctors and police failed to revive her. The coroner cites gas asphyxiation with a possible drug-related mark on her lip.
Martin Mahon of New York visiting Atlantic City says he will not appear again in the Fayne Moore trial. He spoke to John Wilson of 37 North Carolina avenue.
William Driscoll of Quincy was arrested last Saturday on charges of stealing $900 in shoes from various concerns. Three men, Morris Cohen Abrahamine and Abraham Lebovick, were arrested for receiving stolen shoes from the same Boston dealer. Each is accused of taking specific values of shoes on February 27 March 1 and March 2. More arrests were anticipated today.
In Hull the Board of Selectmen chair and two police officers were re-elected despite bribery indictments. Clinton GOP upset Democrats electing most officers. Hubbardstown votes for license for first time under current law. Cape Cod to see liquor sales begin after May 1 if Brewster approves. In Norwood A P A faction loses a selectmen candidate.
Hull March 6 The town meeting passed quietly as residents re elected John Smith and all outgoing officers including police officials by large majorities. School spending set at 5500 highways 6000 lighting 3000 and license vote approved 101 to 21.
In Amesbury on March 6 the Social Democrats elected Jason Spofford as Selectman. The town voted against license by 710 to 619, reversing last year’s result. Selectmen elected: Elmer F. Sanborn, George H. Swett, Jason Spofford. License vote favored no license 710 to 619.
The largest vote in Revere history produced a Republican sweep with all offices filled except one Board of Selectmen seat and the town clerk post. George M. Ingalls was the sole Citizen on the board. Alfred S. Hall became chairman and Benjamin F. De Buits clerk.
Norwood on March 6 saw a school committee race for three years with Newton W. Howard from the A P A faction defeated by a small margin as over 1000 votes were cast including many by women. Selectmen elected were George H. Bateman Frank A. Fales and Fred S. Fisher. License vote was Yes 219 No 642.
Towns list selectmen votes and budget lines including license results and various appropriations. Framingham records license yes and large figures. Hingham notes rail transfers and a rail committee. Leicester lists selectmen and officials.
A survey of local government notes across multiple towns lists licenses granted or denied, and allocations for schools, highways, fire departments, and poor relief. Entries include Leominster Lexington Medway Millis Needham Milford Plymouth Sandwich Saugus Scituate Stoneham Wenham Weymouth Whitman Wilmington Winchester.
Captain Brown of the liquor squad and Captain Wyman raided a fan tan game at 19 Harrison avenue. Officers found gambling implements and arrested thirty four Celestial patrons, bailed out about an hour later, with bail commissioner earning $58 total from the 34 bailings.
A conference in Montreal between the world’s cycle meet committee and Fred Porter of Boston representing the IL A. W. set the dates for the world meet from August 7 to 12 and the LA W championships in Boston from August 14 to 19. Boston and Montreal committees will cooperate to attract European stars with additional races in Boston, Philadelphia and other cities.
Dr Dixon rumors and conflict force him to resign as pastor after a church split looms. Clergy and Deacon Sawyer report behind the scenes actions by the society to retain church unity and avoid mandatory dissolution. A next meeting is set to address by laws and future leadership.
An advertisement proclaims cures for rheumatism indigestion kidney troubles Bright's disease and heart conditions from a single practitioner. It claims 57 cures for 57 ailments with widespread pharmacy distribution and free doctors available daily at Tremont Temple.
Annie A. Dixon filed a $40,000 declaration in Superior Court against Ella M. Amerman alleging Amerman wrongfully gained the affections of Joseph K. Dixon at multiple locations from 1897 to 1899. The case names Philadelphia Scranton East Hampton Boston Worcester and Long Island as places of alleged advances, with the purpose of depriving the plaintiff of her husband’s love.
Marlboro legislative committee wrapped up hearings on local shoe troubles at City Hall. Chairman Walcott of the State Board of Arbitration testified that board decisions in labor disputes are generally accepted, though not universally satisfying. John A. O Connell, shoe manufacturer and ex mayor’s son, described factory notices and indicated he had not refused union members or talks. W B Rice, expected witness, departed for Boston. Counsel for manufacturers and unions summed their cases as the committee considers its recommendation.
In Amesbury on March 6 an announcement says Hamilton Mills Corp will raise wages by 11 19 percent on April 3. The plant employs about 80 workers and cut wages in February 1898.
Worcester March 6 reports a general wage increase at the Paul Whitin Manufacturing Company Rockdale and Northbridge core ton mill effective April 6. The rise will be about 10 percent and affects about 600 workers.
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