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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1897

Page

5

Munyon's Medicine touted as cure-all by advocates

An advertisement extols the Munyon School of Medicine, praising its open inquiry, public demonstrations, and numerous patient testimonials. It lists cures for rheumatism, bronchial catarrh, indigestion, pneumonia prevention, coughs, kidney disease, headaches, piles, and blood impurities, with prices and free doctor consultations.

Murngon School of Medicine Munyon Menyen Boston Munyen Unyon

President McKinley Receives Wide Ranging Visitors At White House

A bustling day at the White House as Senators Lodge Nelson and others visit McKinley. Colonel Mosby meets the President for the first time, while petitions and political push accompany the audience. A Texas delegation presents the Bible used in the oath, with a brief exchange and remarks on its keeping.

John R. Mosby California Shenandoah Valley Alvin G. Belt Washington, D. C White House Pickler South Dakota Penrose Pennsylvania Robinson Mason

General Hastings Run Down by Wagon in Washington

General Russell Hastings of Bermuda was struck by a wagon near the Treasury building in Washington. He suffered a crushed leg and was taken to Garfield Hospital. President McKinley visited and assured aid, recalling Hastings’s past wartime service and White House ties to Hayes.

Washington Russell Hastings Bermuda W. I McKinley Treasury Building Hastings Winchester Jeg Garfield Hospital Rutherford B. Hayes White House President Hayes General Hastings Emily Platt Mr. Hayes

Steamer Peru vian suffers damage and cattle loss

London report says the steamer Peru vian en route from Portland Maine to Glasgow sustained deck damage near port and lost seventy eight head of cattle on the stage. One quartermaster was lost overboard.

London Glasgow Portland

New Great South Scan Kidney Cure Promises Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by New Great South Scan Kidney Cure. The remedy astonishes by its rapid pain relief in the bladder kidney back and urinary tract, with claims of almost immediate improvement.

Presentation to William McKinley by AME bishops

A ceremonial token from eight million redeemed Americans presented to President William McKinley. It praises his support for the Declaration of Independence, devotion to the amended Constitution, loyalty to the Ten Commandments and Golden Rule, and advocacy of protection for American institutions, industries, and people.

William M’kinley

Inauguration Ceremony Notes Bible Used and Porter Orders

First official order from Secretary Porter sets Cabinet days and public reception hours. It removes Cleveland era Monday callers and shifts public receptions to 8 pm, designates Fridays for handshakes, and mirrors the Cleveland term with minor changes. The Cabinet meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 am and the President greets Congress members 1 to 12, with others 12 to 1, and the public in the east room at 3 pm on Mon Wed and Fri.

Porter Mr. Cleveland Congress John Addison Porter

Bookkeeper Dame’s long small pilfering shocks Newburyport

Percy L. Dame, bookkeeper at Merchants National Bank, confessed to years of small defalcations totaling 7400 dollars. Friends of Dame raised the amount within 48 hours to cover the shortage, and bank officials praised his long service and character amid questions of motive and inadequate pay.

Newburyport Percy L. Dame Merchants’ National Bank Post A. W. Greenleaf Dame Mr. Greenleaf P. H. Blumpey John N. Cushing Caleb Cushing Lawrence Cushing Bank Greenleaf Mr. Cushing, Sr Mr. Dame Luther Dame Massachusetts Charles ©. Dame

Ex-United States Senator Josephi Delph Dies in Oregon

Portland March 10 ex Senator Josephi Delph died at 11 this morning from blood poisoning caused by a toe nail infection. Born in New York in 1836 he moved to Oregon in 1861 and built a legal career before serving as Oregon senator from 1882 to 1894. His health declined after a failed bid for re election two years ago.

Portland Ore Marc United States Josephi Delph New York State Oregon Dolph United Washington Senate

Democratic Steering Talks as Senate Vacancies Considered

Washington dispatch reports the Democratic steering committee after a short conference with no result. It is believed Republicans will fill vacancies created by retirements while Democrats fill theirs. Burrows of Michigan is named for the finance committee seat, which favors tariff but not a gold standard shift. Senator Jones aims for a tariff measure without free silver, while Platt’s bid for finance faced pressure from his absence. Allison may remain as chairman with Teller and Pettigrew unlikely to be moved.

Washington Democratic Senate Republicas Burrows Michigan Tsta S&arman Jones Platt New York Allison Teller and Pettigtn

Bateman Washburn Married in Quiet Bowdoin Church

Dr Frank Elliot Bateman of Charlestown and Miss Sophia Clarke Washburn wed at New Jerusalem Church Bowdoin Street in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev James Reed. The groom, Tufts and Harvard Medical School graduate, sits on the Boston School Board and is a Massachusetts Medical Society member. They plan to live at 17 Parker Street Charlestown in May.

New Jerusalem Bowdoin Street Frank Elliot Bateman Carlestown Sophia Clarke Washburn James Reed Bateman Tufts College Harvard Medical School Boston School Board Massachusetts Medical Society

Mormon Elders Seized and Hunted From Camp in Florida

A MecClenny Florida dispatch says Mormon elders proselyting for two months in New York were attacked by incensed woodsmen. They were stripped, tarred and feathered, and escorted to the county line. One elder was wounded by buckshot as they left. Fifteen women found at the camp were sent home with threats of further punishment.

New York MecClenny Fla

Testimony From Mrs. Molie Evans On Ferocious Illness Recovery

Mrs. Molie Evans of Mound Coryell Texas describes a year of severe illness after giving birth, with swelling heart pain and weight loss. She credits Kierce's Celery to her recovery, noting she now weighs more than a decade ago and can eat freely. She offers herself as a witness to testify further if needed.

Molie Evans Mound Coryell Co Texas Kierce Tor

New England Postmasters Meet Names Officers and Speakers

At the Crawford House gathering the New England Postmasters Association listed William F. Cass of Salem as Stock President and G. L. Sweet of Portland as vice president. The secretary-treasurer post was vacant. Postmaster Mann of Fitchburg presented savings banks plans and others from Smith Winn Burke Pressen spoke on the postal service.

New England Postmasters’ Association Crawford House William F. Cass Salem G. L. Sweet Portland Mann Fitchburg Mass Smith Postoffice Winn Haverhill Burke Quincy Pressen Gloucester

Kennon Named Tactics Instructor at Central America College

In Washington on March 10 Secretary Alger chose Lieutenant L. W. V. Kennon of the Sixth Infantry as tactics instructor at the military college in the Republic of Central America in Nicaragua. Kennon recently served with the Intercontinental Railway Commission and is noted for his Spanish fluency.

Washington Alger L. W. V. Kennon Sixth Infantry The Military College of the Greater

Cure Nervous Dyspepsia with Stuart's Tablets Experience from Indianapolis

An Indianapolis reader reports nervous dyspepsia affects multiple organs beyond the stomach and credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with steady improvement. The ad claims the tablets cure sour stomach gas loss of flesh and appetite sleeplessness palpitations and heartburn and offers a book from Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

A. W. Sharper No. 61 Prospect St Indianapolis Ind Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Whipple Denies Plan to Swap Land for Winthrop Property

The Boston case centers on a rumored idea by Mr. Whipple to buy Warrenton Street chapel and gift it plus cash to the city to obtain a liquor license for the Touraine hotel near Winthrop School. General Martin notes he suggested Dix place extension long before the Touraine issue.

Boston Hotel Touraine Legislative Liquor Committee Winthrop School Whipple Warrenton Street Tremont Street General Martin Police Board Dix Place Touraine Dix Eliot Street

Man charters two special trains to reach dying wife

Robert Treat Paine learned in Washington that his wife was dying in Boston. He arranged a special Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore train to beat the record to Boston, reaching 8:02 pm after 5 minutes faster than the limited express. Mrs. Paine died on Tuesday. Boston workers express sympathy to Paine and family.

Washington Park Square Station Robert Treat Paine Paine Boston Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad Manassas Jersey City Aitp Desbrosses Street Ferry New York City Grand Central Station

Policy Raids Result in Multiple Arrests on Portland Street

Members of the liquor squad arrested Frederick Kendall, 383, of 81 Church Street, and Henry West, 22, of 51 Billerica Street, on charges of setting up a policy lottery on Portland Street. A raid on a policy shop at 24 Portlane Street yielded policy materials and three arrests: Frank White, Austin Cannon, and Frank Wilson.

Marriage Ceremony Free from Cambridge House of Correction

Miss Alice Steel wed Wilbur Hunt at the Cambridge House of Correction yesterday afternoon in a ceremony performed by Chaplain Walker. Officials witnessed the wedding as the groom, released on condition of marriage, agreed to become a benedict and the knot was tied.

Cambridge House of Correction Alice Steel Wilbur Hunt Walker House of Correction

Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Holds Monthly Meeting

The board met at 36 Bromfield street with Chairman C E Dennett presiding. Reports from 182 towns show 12 no license and 9 license votes. overall yes gains in 92 towns and no gains in 89, a net license gain of about 2 percent. A committee to consider increasing permanent funds was approved by Secretary Noon, and appointments will be made by mail.

The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Bromfield Street C. E. Dennett Denne

Y M C A Banquet Highlights Massachusetts Growth

The fourth annual banquet of the State executive committee of the Y M C A was held at Hotel Brunswick. The association reports net property rise of 220000 for the year and a membership jump to about ten percent of national totals in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Guests included Lucius Tuttle of the Boston & Maine, Rep Samuel W. McCall, C H Platt of the New Haven division, and Cephas Brainerd Jr., longtime chairman of the international committee.

YY. M. Cc.a Hotel Brunswick Massachusetts Rhode Island Lucius Tuttle Boston & Maine Railroad Samuel W. McCall C. H. Platt New Haven New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Cephas Brainerd, Jr International Committee

Cutting Down The Rates In New York Rail Fare Hearing

Albany March 10 The rail roads committee heard Emmett’s bill to require routes serving 250000 plus cities to issue fifty trip tickets at 118 cents per mile. First Vice-President Hall of New York New Haven Hartford said a directors meeting is planned for Saturday and a satisfactory arrangement is expected.

Albany N. Y Railroads Committee of the Assembly Emmett Hall New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Aurania Arrives After Long Atlantic Voyage

The steamer Aurania from Liverpool reached New York on March 10 after a ten day nine hour twenty four minute passage. Strong westerly winds intensified into a violent gale on March 8 bringing hurricane squalls and heavy seas. one lifeboat was lost and a master-at-arms was knocked down by a wave.

New York Liverpool

New England Order of Protection Opens tenth Annual Session

The tenth annual session of the grand lodge of Massachusetts New England Order of Protection opened at Lawrence Encampment Hall in Boston. Grand Warden George W. Howe presented his annual report as membership neared 10,000 with 9,962 members at year end and 1,543 initiates during the year.

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts New England Order of Protection Lawrence Washington Street George W. Howe

Despondent man missing after 10 am departure

Alfred J. Long, 62, left his home at 413 Main Street shortly after 10 yesterday and was not seen again after going to his workplace. His family fears a temporary despondency may have led to self harm. Bridget Feeley, 56, also disappeared after leaving home yesterday morning and has not returned.

Alfred J. Long Main Street Bridget Feeley Feeley

Expressmen Dinner Debates Cuba Greece and Policy

At the eighteenth annual Express men's League dinner at Young's Hotel, Hon. Harrison Hume urged non intervention in Cuba, backed by ex president Cleveland, with Hon. John C. Linehan praising Greece. Judge Thomas E. Grover urged protecting American citizens abroad as he warned of danger if americans die in Spain. John C. Linehan added Greece support if funds allow.

Cuba Greece Express Business Expressmen’s League Young's Hotel Harrison Hume United States Cleveland John C. Linehan New Hampshire Thomas E. Grover Taunton Henry A. Marsh Arthur C. Little R. J. Kelly Lynn Everett Gloucester Quincy Ramsdell League Cate Carribean Islands Great Britain Spain

Two Roxbury men suffer injuries in city incidents

Patrick Crowley of Norfolk Avenue Roxbury fell from his wagon at Harrison Avenue and Dudley Street injuring his head and right arm. He was taken to City Hospital. G H Blanchard aged 72 of Mt Vernon Street was stricken with apoplexy on Tremont Street and also taken to City Hospital by police ambulance.

Patrick Crowley Norfolk Avenue Roxbury Harrison Avenue Dudley Street City Hospital G. H. Blanchard Mt. Vernon Street Tremont Street

Walker & Sons Open New Stable Sale of Horses

Co. T. Walker & Sons open today their sales stable at 2000 Washington Street with a sale of 10 horses and 1100 carriages. Sale begins at 10 30 a m. The new stable is well suited to the business allowing horses to be shown in harness inside the building.

Co. T. Walker & Sons Washington Street C. T. Walker & Sons

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