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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1895
Page
2
A historical advertisement extols a simple external remedy claiming to soothe and cure a wide range of ailments. It asserts rapid relief for colds, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, and many pains. The text touts life saving benefits and universal healing across internal and external afflictions.
Ad copy touts Johnsons Reise See Liniment devised by a family physician in 1810 for public good. It asserts 80 years of rising demand, physician endorsements, and superior electric energy action that strengthens nerves and muscles to combat disease, with a Bangor Maine testimonial from Hiram Odi an.
In Haverhill on March 11 the long shoe strike ends as workers visit factories seeking jobs. J H Winchell Co has no vacancies. Gales Shoe Co and Chick Brothers factories hire many applicants, with about a dozen at the former and nearly 100 back at Chick Brothers. Strike gains include abolition of contract work and fewer cut downs, but wages stay unchanged and workers lose money through idleness.
At the State House last night the legislative committee on taxation heard a bill requiring foreign corporations to file shareholder lists in Massachusetts. Petitions from the Massachusetts Anti-Double Taxation League urged exemptions for shares of foreign corporations, municipal bonds, and income from property subjects to taxation. R C Kimball urged foreign stock exemption, City Solicitor Bailey supported municipal bond exemption, and R H Dana argued in favor of all proposals.
The Knights of Pythias Hall on Essex street hosted the Young Men's Cosmopolitan Social Club event last evening. Over 100 couples attended as Tusin Bros. Orchestra supplied music for the grand march at 9 o clock and dancing into the morning.
A Central News despatch from Pekin notes several foreign ladies arrived in Pekin from Kalgan following a warning from the American legation that Pekin would be safer. They report leaving Kalgan with quiet conditions in both Kalgan and Pekin.
Berlin reports the government will deploy warships to Guayra to compel payment of the seven percent unpaid guarantee linked to the Central Venezuelan Railway built by German interests.
J K Crowley, foreman of street watering and Democrat, is dismissed after a reorganization led by Superintendent Wheeler and Deputy Libbey. Crowley says he cooperated fully, criticizes the premature newspaper announcement, and notes no replacement yet as street watering plans begin.
President Cleveland and Dr. O Reilly with two light house board officials cruise Pamlico and other sounds aboard the light house steamer Violet commanded by Captain Donnell. They anchored near Cape Hatteras in Cape Channel while weather limited activity. He bagged sixteen brant and a large goose on the lone hunting day. other days were spent cruising and observing a lunar eclipse from deck.
A free private lecture for men only will be held this evening March 12 at 8 o'clock in Music Hall. Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston will present dissolving views and discuss nervous diseases and nervous debility with practical advice. Admission to all parts of the house is free.
The text argues health comes from a specific condition not achievable by sedatives or liniments. It asserts only pure blood and proper nutrition can grant strong nerves and cure ailments. It claims tonics, opiates, stimulants, or lotions cannot solve rheumatism or fatigue, and promises a cure through a particular remedy.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the only true blood purifier and curative, claiming pure rich health benefits and unrivaled success. The copy urges readers to get only Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Thieves entered the SS Peter and Paul cathedral in Providence at dawn using a skeleton key and stole funds and sacred items. They pried into desks and a hospital fund box, took 25 dollars for hospital needs and 25 for communion service, and damaged altars and reliquaries before fleeing when alarmed by a patrolman.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Frank Martin and Enos Vargas faced sentence after pleading guilty to breaking and entering Doell and Edwards stores. Martin admitted shooting with intent to murder but claimed he did not mean to kill. Vargas offered no statement as Judge Mason postponed sentencing to today.
The Charles E. Osgood & Co. showroom at 744 Washington Street unveils three green trimmed windows featuring white and gold furniture with wall papers, a terra cotta and yellow dining room, and a parlor scene with stuffed arm chairs and Magoun’s marine painting South Shore. Crowds view the display daily as spring buying begins.
In Portland Judge Gilbert heard American Loan and Trust Co requests a receiver for Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern Railways, independent of Union Pacific. Ex senators Dolph and Sanders and ex Chief Justice Strahan appeared for the complainant. opponents included Winslow S. Pierce Senator Thurston and others. Pierce argued against the bill citing junior lien issues and prior mortgages exceeding the complainant’s lien.
The piece notes persistent deep freezes and the inability to heat homes without open fires. It highlights the booming wood mantel industry, led by Paine warerooms on Canal street, as evidence of growing demand and lower prices versus other furniture houses.
The New Hampshire House adopted a resolution directing the judiciary committee to report legislation enabling Nashua women to vote for school officers. The measure, offered by Mr. Spring of Lebanon, advances in the march toward suffrage for local educational posts.
The American Wringer Co announces production of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers at 13 and 15 Broadway extension. City manufacturers repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers with prompt mail orders and telephone service.
Dark days on St John s Newfoundland government holds caucuses on confederation with Canada amid party opposition. A Boston relief shipment reached St John s and is being distributed free of cost. About two thousand eight hundred families in distress receive aid as outports beg for help. Clerical relief lauds Boston and New England for rapid food response.
Boston's relief effort for starving Newfoundland residents aims to reach ten thousand dollars by week’s end. The Associated Board of Trade and Merchants' Association issue a circular urging prompt subscriptions to Kidder, Peabody & Co. Donations already total several hundred dollars with $5 pledges flowing in. Officials hope to fund another shipload of provisions and supplies soon. About $5,600 has been spent thus far.
John Delacey, 49, at work aboard the steamship Philadelphian of the Leyland line at Grand Junction wharf, lost his balance and fell into the hold. He suffered back injuries, was treated by an Emergency Hospital ambulance, and taken to his home at 230 Sumner Street, East Boston. He is married and expected to recover.
Joseph Golding aged 26 of 112 Newcomb Street was arrested late yesterday for selling chances in a policy lottery at 116 Broad Street. An officer in civilian dress bought a chance, then detained him and drove him to Court Square station for arraignment in Municipal Court today.
In Richford Vermont March 11 the Queens Beach court reopened. Haworth Jenne and Wilson pleaded guilty to common assault. Kelley pleaded guilty to common assault for the W. W. Smith assault. Judge Lynch imposed one month with hard labor, Racicot urging leniency while public outcry grows.
Senator John Quinn Jr and Alderman Witt pressed Mayor Curtis for a ferry landing project to link East Boston to the city. Quinn cited citizen unanimity while Witt argued long term economy. Curtis said he would consult Senator Sanger and push for early discussion and action.
Mrs Emil Paur gave her first piano recital in Steinert Hall before a large audience. She demonstrated deep feeling and powerful passion, tackling difficult pieces with ease and grace, and her performance earned well deserved applause.
The Young Men's Congress met at Hotel Bellevue last evening to debate a bill to check the disease of inebriety. Supporters included Webster Fabyan Benjamin Fitzgerald OConnell Brickley Lonnegan and Doe while Richardson Lavery Rice Bancroft and Flanagan spoke against. A committee substitute was adopted and sent to a third reading. The next meeting will tackle a bill to relieve congestion in the streets of Boston.
Steam collier Reading from Philadelphia to Boston arrived in Dutch Island Harbor awaiting orders. Its engine connecting rod fork end is fractured, leaving the vessel seriously crippled though not wholly incapacitated. It towed barge Henry Clay and proceeds slowly under limited speed.
A stock company in Portsmouth plans a new Republican evening daily with $12,000 capital pledged. The paper aims to begin in early April and will feature a well known Republican editor from a strong New England organ.
Andrew J. Reynolds of Haddam was arrested by the Humane Society for neglect. A five month old child died from starvation, and the mother was emaciated while an older child needed care. Reynolds received sixty days in jail. the elder child was sent to the county home, wife and infant taken to the almshouse.
Last Wednesday Arch Angelo de An gelis of 5 Mechanic court North End found $47 missing from his trunk. He reported the loss to police and last evening Hanover street station officer arrested fellow lodger Guisseppe Cattone for the alleged larceny.
At the regular Monday meeting of the Boston Baptist Bethel on Hanover Street the fourth annual Demorest silver medal contest was held. Six girls of various nationalities competed with strong elocutionary skill, and Miss Lizzie Chiain won the prize. Judges were Rev. C. L. Zomkin, Mrs. J. R. Stanley, and Mr. F. C. Danforth.
Newport Vt March 11 John Kelly an old Derby resident died from poison after mistaking aconite for whiskey He lived two or three hours He was about 7 years old
A brokered altercation ends with Patrick Cronin dumping boiling tar onto J C Stott and Schwab from a roof above Hamilton place and Winter street. Stott and Schwab suffer tar-covered outfits while Cronin flees. a bystander dragged down the roof. two new suits and hats are ruined.
Paris March 11 Worth the renowned dressmaker dies at his home in Paris Born in Bourne Lincolnshire he moved to London then Paris where he built a famed house in Rue de la Paix The firm expanded to about ten salons with dedicated rooms for different fabrics and fittings and about 200 gowns and 150 cloaks produced weekly Worth earned medals at London and Paris exhibitions and made gowns for Empress Eugenie continuing a celebrated career.
Reports from Boscos del Toro confirm the defeat of insurgents and the death of their leader Catarino Garza. He was killed by Lieutenant Lopez, who also fell. U S cruiser Atlanta remained in port to protect American interests amid heavy U S losses.
Guban disturbance near Havana on March 11 sees the Baire band of insurgents reduced to forty men after defeat by General Garrick. Negotiations for surrender are under way as public sentiment in Santiago de Cuba favors peace.
Ottawa March 11 The Canadian minister reports the United States has consented to relax the cattle embargo enabling healthy certified animals to move from Island Pond to Portland Maine for shipment to England. This may signal broader removal of the quarantine on Canadian cattle.
In the House of Commons Mr. Edmund Robertson said that since the beginning of 184 seven battleships had been started in England and one in France. None had been begun in Russia.
Cardinal Gibbons has received a summons from the Holy Father to proceed to Rome early in the year. His Eminence will be accompanied by the Rev. C. F. Thomas, rector of the Cathedral.
One week free consultations by Dr. Liverpool at 233 Tremont street offer to locate and describe diseases never requiring questions, pulse, or prior knowledge. The ad lists numerous cure tallies for conditions from rheumatism to Bright's disease and promises free medicine during treatment.
The Minot J Savage Club of the Church of the Unity met at the Vendome Hotel for its final winter gathering. Hosts included Rev and Mrs Minot J Savage and Mrs George Pierce, with vocal selections by Carl Pflueger Jacob Benzing Ada May Benzing and Bertha C Smith. Recitations were given by Mrs George A Hibbard and Mrs Heloise Chandier.
John H. Ryan of 254 Paris street East Boston was seriously injured at Mystic wharf when boarding the schooner Cc. A. White. He fell fifteen feet to the deck sustaining a severe scalp wound and internal injuries. Dr Dunn treated him and he was moved to City Hospital by police ambulance.
At Dorchester on Tuesday March 5 the Rev Julian K Smythe presided at the marriage of Marion Ramsay daughter of Harrison W Gardiner and Dr Collier Levis Bower of Philadelphia. At Plainfield New Jersey on March 9 the Rev S P Simpson joined Constance Hamilton daughter of Charles Carroll Southard and Walter Hugh Peyton Veysey.
Death notices list several individuals across Massachusetts with dates March 9 to 12. Subjects include Emily Currant 71 of East Boston. Annie Crockett widow of John Newton Hyde. Katie Daly 18 11 19 from Charlestown. Adelaide Dodge 64 7 18 of Arlington. Albert Gutermuth 52 of Boston. Eben Gerald 48 of Boston Highlands. William Hyde 77. William Howe 6. Sarah Kilborn 69 10 10. Sarah Morrill 22 of Palm Beach Fla. Funeral schedules reference St Catherine’s Church Turn Hall Middlesex Street Newton Brookline residences and dates March 12 with times and relatives invited. Also Ade line Monroe 93 of Malden.
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