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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1899
Page
2
An article argues that lasting beauty comes from robust health rather than mere youth. It links feminine vitality to nerves and blood, noting domestic and social pressures exhaust women and trigger headaches, indigestion, irritability, and related disorders. It urges prompt treatment to restore vitality.
Judge Morton in Supreme Court reviews the probate ruling on the estate of Patrick Murray. He confirms $1000 remains for heirs from a $10,009 estate intended for a Murray Home for Catholic children. The widow Mary Murray died, the trust shifted, and the funds were later dispersed to a Catholic institution. The trustee appeals, arguing funds should go to a Catholic charity per Murray’s intent.
A verdict of 8000 was awarded to plaintiff W. A. Sproul in a case against the West End Street Railway Company. The injury occurred when he fell while trying to board a street car at the Meridian and Saratoga streets corner in East Boston.
In the Hull Superior Court March 8, prosecutors wrapped the government case against Chief John L. Mitchell in a bribery matter linked to Nantasket Beach. The jury found him not guilty on counts one and three, while count two was not pressed. The third case against Mitchell and John Smith began, with Leonidas Palmer testifying about a shell game operation and bribe arrangements.
An advertisement claims the Pyramid Pile Cure relieves all forms of piles without pain and offers a radical cure. It contrasts with painful surgical operations, touts safety, and notes the product is prepared in Marshall, Michigan and sold for 50 cents per package.
Rioting by mustered out F Eighth Immune Colored Regiment in Chattanooga left six injured with months of recovery ahead. Inspector Harkin, Policeman Poe, and A J Ledford were badly wounded but expected to survive. Three soldiers were shot. identities not learned. Additional shooting occurred on a Southern Railway train between Chattanooga and Knoxville, by a soldier who fled at Athens Tennessee.
William Noble a prominent 258 West Fifty Fifth Street builder of the Grenoble Hotel and Empire Hotel filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York. Liabilities total 1 027 460 with no assets and 810 000 secured. The failure stems from a newspaper venture. Noble sold the Empire Hotel recently and owned Fort William Henry Hotel at Lake George.
Thomas Waldron aged 35 of 5 Hillside avenue Everett died after collapsing on the way to a room at 181 Hanover street about 6 30 last evening. He was carried to Tinkham's after Dr Elliot viewed the body.
Thomas Plagg aged 21 of 11 Beac on Street was arrested for larceny of a silver watch and gold chain stolen from James C. Stone at the Knights of Honor Hall on February 18.
Roy Lovell aged 19 and William McCarthy aged 18 of Rockland left their homes Thursday evening and have not been heard from since. Both worked at Rice Hutchins shoe factory and had spoken of seeing the world. They boarded the 10 45 train from North Abington to Boston. Police are seeking any trace of them.
Friends of James H. Leary abandon his bid for the sub-master vacancy at Warren Grammar School Charlestown. His name will be withdrawn at the board’s next meeting.
Commander A Walker is detached from the Concord on the Asiatic station and ordered home on waiting orders. Commander H G Colby moves from Boston to command the Concord steamer April 12. Lieutenant Commander J R Selfridge ordered to take charge of the second lighthouse district at Boston. Lieutenant Commander N N Niles detached from Newport torpedo station and ordered to Massachusetts as executive. Lieutenant-Commander Schroeder detached from Massachusetts and ordered home on waiting orders.
Mrs. Chas W Harry of Newport Ohio secretly uses an odorless, tasteless remedy to curb her husband’s liquor cravings. He gains weight, returns to work, and the couple credit his recovery to the treatment. Dr Haines offers free samples and instructions by mail from Cincinnati Ohio.
The Manila front sees extreme heat at 3 PM with 87 degree temperatures and cloudy air. Brigadier General Hale shifts lines back, insurgents reoccupy ground, and General Wheaton estimates 1500 rebels on the front. Captain Linck captures nineteen insurgent sharpshooters without loss. Major Goodale lands a battalion on March 3. German and other residents promised protection. Aguinaldo claims large payments and rifles but doubts remain about arms. Jean Bart cruiser arrives. Krag rifles compare with Mausers. concerns over Springfield ammo smokeless tests.
New York reports Brigadier General William Ludlow, Havana governor, appeals for aid to Cuban charities. He notes sanitation faces century old evils and scarce funds, with about 20,000 destitute Haitians? in Havana and 20,000 or more idle soldiers reliant on the country. He highlights unpaid pensions for widows at the Casas de las Vidas and dire conditions for over 200 residents of the home.
Aguinaldo will sue the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank for 298000 dollars principal and interest. He alleges the money was deposited on January 3 of last year and seeks recovery in court.
Washington notes reveal Maine Representative Nelson Dingley's funeral ran about 4500 dollars. The House faced charges for a Lewistern undertaker, choir fees, four singers and director, a special four car train costing 3840 dollars, and even cigars and refreshments. Captain Boutelle ordered no alcohol on the funeral train, but whiskey and champagne purchases occurred elsewhere.
In Waterville Maine the recount of ballots from Monday's election reduced Republican Mayor-elect W C Philbrook's majority to 21. The recount changed no other results.
The Warren Avenue Baptist Church society demands an ironclad release from Rev. Joseph K. Dixon before paying the $1000 award. Counsel meetings failed to resolve terms, and Dixon must sign by noon to avoid forfeiting the prize. church guards were withdrawn as the dispute continued.
Clarence EB Colzin, a Boston fire department lineman, fell 35 feet from a pole at Centre and Askins streets Jamaica Plain. He was badly injured and taken to City Hospital. he lives on Hunneman Street.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts New England Order Protection opened its annual session with 27 members present. The report shows 104 lodges and 10,462 members as of Dec 31, 1897, plus financials: balance 1882.99 and year receipts 9139.50. Grand Warden Wiggin declined for health. James H. Flint and Guilford Newhall Lynn elected to new posts.
The crew was saved by life savers after danger near Jerry's Point. The vessel held its anchors at the brink, crew returned to the craft, and she entered harbor for repairs.
The Delaware joint assembly has held eighty seven ballots for U S Senator with no prospect of a choice. Eighteen men back J Edward Addicks vow to persevere, while eleven regular Republicans remain firm to the end in a deadlock preceding next Monday’s adjournment.
Provincetown reports heavy storm damage along the shore with logs and wreckage. Several small codfish trawlers were damaged, including schooners and sloops tied to various wharves. one sloop filled and sank while others suffered broken booms, masts, bowsprits, and damaged rails.
In a joint session of the Nebraska Legislature M. L. Hayward won the U S Senate seat succeeding William V. Allen. Hayward secured 74 votes from the Republican majority while Allen drew 58 votes from Fusion strength.
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