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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
2
An old advertisement asserts Munyon's inhaler will speedily clear air passages and heal head throat and lung congestion. It claims cures for catarrh and destroys griping symptoms.
Courtly sales pitch extols medicated vapor inhalation claiming to cleanse and vaporize inflamed parts unreachable by oral medicines. It promises to reach sores and obscure areas, acting as balm and tonic for the whole system. Users urged to try for cold grip cough catarrh sore throat and weak lungs.
The notice invites all to visit Tremont Temple for free examinations and access to approved medical appliances. It touts a large electrical department and promises no charge for initial examination, with prices advertised for remedies and physician advice available at the facility in New England.
Lowell March 9 Robert Vaughn, suspect in weekend boiler shop raid that wounded Officer Mealey and grazed Lt Brosnan, was arrested tonight in a Clark Street tenement after a fierce exchange of about twenty shots. Identification by Lt Brosnan and Malden victim Whittemore to follow.
The Rev Joseph K Dixon D D late pastor of Warren Avenue Baptist Church signed a release agreeing to the society's terms or forfeit the $1000 allotted in lieu of all claims. Counsel for both sides prepared a letter embodying essential conditions and Dixon signed it about 3 30 pm. The $1000 transfer followed, ending the relationship between Dixon and the church society.
Voters in Baldwin's senatorial district praise the Post telephone bill after canvassing Wards 13 14 and 15. Interviews with merchants doctors and citizens urge Senator Baldwin to support cheaper rates and state supervision of the telephony in Beacon Hill.
Councilman Jerry Watson answers a Post reporter question on home rule for Boston saying he favors it. He asserts there is ample talent among about 200 men capable of governing paupers and running city affairs.
A heated exchange targets the state treasurer over whiskey blends. The piece frames drinking purity and strength as the core issue amid political rhetoric.
The House debated James F. Shaw and partners seeking a 5 million charter to build street railways in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. Critics accused Shaw of stock watering while supporters urged Massachusetts investors stay home. Legislation also reported favored inheritance taxes and funds for Carney Hospital and the Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Department Commander John Gilman of the G A R appointed James H Wolff a judge advocate of the Depart of Massachusetts. Wolff of Boston is noted as one of the city's colored criminal lawyers and has a long path from naval service in the early war to Harvard Law training and practicing in Boston.
A note urges trying a product for home and medicinal use with emphasis on purity and avoiding mentions of brands like Runnymede Club whiskey. The source presents a promotional line focused on practical use and purity.
At a largely attended town meeting tonight Framingham voted to dismiss the proposal for a new high school building this year costing $75,000.
The National Tube Works Company of Pittsburg is awarded a contract by a British firm for ten miles of 28 inch water pipe for the Rand gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa. Value about $1,000,000. An additional eight miles of the same pipe is anticipated after completion.
A harsh critique accuses trustees of seeking outsiders for city posts and spending taxpayers’ money on long recruitment trips from Greenfield to Baltimore and Jefferson Indiana. The speaker advocates locals governing locals and denounces city excess.
Mr Driscoll of Chicopee and Mr Minton of Boston argued for furniture instalment plans while Messrs Davenport of Greenfield and Selfridge of Boston spoke against them. The bill was rejected on a rising vote 77 to 62 and on a roll call 88 yeas to 79 nays.
Thomas Gaffney Jr formerly of Roxbury appeared in Municipal Court bound over to the grand jury on $80 for passing worthless checks or obtaining money by false pretences. His bride Grace Peters claimed innocence and sought to be released. the couple had vanished since February 11 after leaving a theatre. Police also seek Gaffney for misappropriating a team and forging his father's name on a $13 check.
A. O. H. of Suffolk County met in Carroll Hall with County President William J. Cronin in the chair. Delegates from sixty three divisions attended as plans for a county reunion and a fundraising concert were approved to support the upcoming national convention in Boston.
Mr and Mrs J P Morrill observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary yesterday at their country home in Metcalf The event also marked the wedding reception of their son Percy Morrill and his wife Valuable wedding presents included silver gifts totaling six thousand dollars The celebration highlighted family ties and generous gifts in a rural community
Death notice for Robert N Gardiner, died March 8. Funeral services at Arlington Street Church Friday March 10 at 12 noon. Burial private.
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