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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
2
Munyon proclaims Cold Cure relieves colds within hours and prevents pneumonia while Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Kidney disease and nerve debility cures are offered. He touts children remedies, inhalers for catarrh and asthma, free doctor consultations, and a life chamber for vitality with a broad drugstore catalog.
General Otis reports eight killed and nineteen wounded in the Philippines. Among the casualties are William Dugan Denis L Hayes and Michael Tracy of the Twenty-Sixth Regiment killed at Iloilo on Feb 23.
Hoseman Patrick J. McCarthy will be laid to rest with honors in Charlestown tomorrow after dying in the North street fire. Funeral services are set for 8 15 A M at his home 379 Main Street and a 9 A M Requiem at St Frances de Sales Church with Engine Company 8 and others escorting to Holy Cross cemetery. The Boston Protective Department and Engine 8 will provide escorts and mourning drapery for 30 days. McCarthy’s widow receives 1900 from the Boston Firemen's Mutual Relief Association and 1000 from the State fund. his children under 16 get 1 50 weekly, with a total pension of about 3000 provided by the city without exception. The family’s needs are emphasized as the brave fireman spent all on his children.
Stockholders met at the company offices for the annual meeting. The old board was re elected, including I G Whitney, G R Rogers, G Rogers, D H Coolidge, F Co Duffie, J G Freeman, W L Richangon, W L Lane, J Doe, and G Wigglesworth. The following officers were chosen: President, James Hom fant. Secretary, RK B.
In Farmington New Hampshire George B French shot and killed his fiancée Lets Pearl then killed himself in a fit of jealousy. The couple's nephew Alvah Pike attempted to intervene but was knocked aside. Pearl previously attended Rochester High School. Pearl's body was sent to Rochester for funeral services while French's body was taken to New Durham for burial.
Miss Pearl, about 18, dies after a tense night with French, a widower and admirer. French, 40, was devoted to his first wife and showed jealousy, attending social events with Miss Pearl and supporting her lavishly before his unknown violent outburst. The couple had been engaged.
Daily services held at 2 p m and 7 p m through the week led by Rev F W Sandford and workers. Meetings at 67 Warren street Dudley street transfer station Oxbury. Next Sunday services at Corinthian Hall Deacon Building 16651 Washington street Boston with ongoing Lord's Day observance.
The article notes Han dynasty stone and timber suspension bridges of impressive length and span, highlighting ancient engineering skill. It also advertises G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whiskey as healthful tonics, urging readers to try bottles from Graves & Son Boston with sealed bottles only.
The advertisement claims Omega Oil can rapidly relieve chest pains by soothing airway inflammation. It warns against trying many remedies and suggests starting with Omega Oil to avoid disagreeable plasters.
Representative Silas D. Reed of Taunton introduced an order probing railroad passes and asked for full report from major lines. He seeks stronger statewide limits after a prior bill restricting free tickets for state employees. The move follows Reed’s past railroad committee role and amid opposition dynamics in the House.
Mrs. Gertrude Meion of New York opens a platinum portrait exhibit at the Boston Camera Club on Bromfield Street. The small show features purely portraits, praised as a strong example of the new school in photography.
The committee on cities held a hearing with Mayor Hayes of Springfield on a bill to restrict open air emissions of dark or dense gray smoke. The measure aims to limit sustained smoke for more than two minutes or more than twelve percent of any twelve hour period.
Senate debate centers on Philippines status with Senator Rawlins opposing the policy and arguing a war of aggression exists. The Porto Rico tariff bill splits Republicans, as Foraker pushes for territorial status and full US citizenship with trade terms. An urgent deficiency bill carrying $1,439,580 passes after a tight vote.
Dr. Greene's Nervura promises to revive weak nerves and blood through herbal medicine. Testimonials claim rapid improvement, with routines for insomnia neuralgia rheumatism and stomach issues. Addressed from Turnbull Providence and Temple Place Boston, offering free consultations.
Mayor Hayes warns Springfield factory smoke prompts a nuisance risk and outlines a proposed law with a weekly penalty of ten to one hundred dollars. He notes some factories already use smoke consumers and cites a Boston five minute standard as too long.
Final ratifications exchanged at the State Department between Secretary Hay and Maria Vicuna representing Chili. The convention adjudicates seventeen U S claims and two Chilean claims from the earlier Claims Commission with total U S claims now at 2,796,620 dollars. Chili presents two claims including seizure of the steamship State and services in an extradition case.
Paris notes in The Temps that the US Senate amended the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, denying the expected entente boost with England. The piece argues the amendment undermines the treaty, signaling Washington’s intent to pursue a profitable accord with Britain rather than a simple public embrace.
The death of Andrew McGillion aged 64 is recorded with burial at Bt. N. Train source North Union Shathen, Wednesday at 7 p.m. Poston High Is lands, March 11. Beloved wife McGILLIVRAY-At 6 pane pa oy.
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