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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1896

Page

8

Paine's celery compound praised as miracle remedy

An advertisement extols Paine's celery compound for debility sleeplessness and nervous disorders citing improved appetite sleep and digestion. It features a testimonial from Mr HE Miller of Columbus Ohio and claims physicians endorse the formula by Dr Edward E Phelps of Dartmouth College. It asserts cures for numerous ailments and urges government compensation for the discoverer.

Paine Pathe Edward E. Phelps Dartmouth College HE. A. Miller Columbus Mr. Miller J. D. Miller Lucas Ohio Miller

Malden Republican caucuses report ward by ward

March 19 in Malden saw Republican caucuses across wards listing state and congressional candidates. Notables include Oscar W. Walker, Tristram Griffin, Albert Ammann, James Patterson, William Hawley, Everett Stevens, Henry Turner, James Pierce, H. H. Cummings, and Frederick Robinson among others.

Malden Oscar W. Walker Albert L. Decatur Josiah Oakes Clarence A. Perkins Tristram Griffin Albert Ammann Homer E. Sawyer George H. Wiley James F. Patterson Patrick Maher Arthur H. Wellman Jizza A. Stevens George W. Walker John E. Staples William Hawley Charles L. Dean Charles A. Whittemore Harrie S. Abbott Everett J. Stevens William A. Wilde Thomas W. Hough Henry BE. Turner Alvin E. Bliss Walter S. Cushing Albert H. Davenport Charles E. Dennett James H. Kimball James Pierce Edgar H. Thomas Frank Venn Charles H. Hyde Thomas Savage Frank P. Hawkes F. A. Bayrd F. A. Thompson Ef. J. Hume H. H. Cummings A. J. Freeman L. W. Pillsbury C. H. Tilton Alvin Smith Joshua H. Millett Joseph S. Rich John W. Pettengill

Surprise defeats in Brookline town offices race

In Brookline last evening at Town Hall the Brookline Citizens caucus produced shocks with George H. Worthley losing the nomination for town treasurer and collector by about 70 votes to William A. Faulkner the Boston insurance man with banking experience. Worthley’s supporters expect to win at town meeting. Opposition to the Board of Assessors drew little support with three candidates against two incumbents and Charles H Stearns among the challengers.

Brookline Citizens’ Caucus George H. Worthley Worthley William A. Faulkner Boston

Opponents Face Nomination Paper Challenge in Race

The text notes that rivals would need to file nomination papers if they decide to enter the contest, signaling formal steps before entering the race and setting a procedural hurdle for challengers.

Swampscott Town Meeting Approves Post 116 Hall Gift

Swampscott town meeting adjourned with appropriations totaling 63 955 dollars. It authorized a tax rebate for prior payments and a 30 000 dollar tax anticipation borrowing. The Redington Street School hall is donated to General James L. Bates Post 116 G A R for as long as the post exists. A vote adopted resolutions as partial reparation for jeering Benjamin Potter at the park debate. Meeting adjourned to April 20.

Gynn Swampscott Reddington Street James L. Bates Benjamin Potter Potter

Republicans of Revere select delegates to state and district conventions

The Revere Republicans held a caucus to pick delegates for the State and seventh district congressional conventions. Ex-Representative Arthur B. Curtis presided with Andrew J. Reed as secretary. Delegates named include Curtis Sargent Fernald Anderson Young Whiting Reed for State. Seventh district picks include Burnham Dalrymple Bowker Braman Kenerson Lawrence.

Revere Arthur B. Curtis Andrew J. Reed Thomas V. Sargent William S. Fernald A. Wallace Anderson Doris A. Young William H. H. Whiting Reed Albert S. Burnham George A. Dalrymple J. Elliott Bowker, Jr Charles A. Braman Oscar N. Kenerson William H. Lawrence

Malden A P A Endorses Reed for Presidency

Malden A P A chapter issues a circular endorsing Maine's Thomas B Reed for president. A prior Republican voter notice favored W S Linton, but the signers now say the circular was fraudulent and the document not authorized by the group.

Malden Thomas B. Reed Maine W. S. Linton

Taft Sparks Bayard Censure Debate in Washington

In Washington March 19 Taft led a morning debate on Bayard resolutions about a diplomat's conduct. Barrett pressed for censure while Tucker opposed. A vote was scheduled for 2 pm, as Sulzer and Gibson clashed over a campaign circular and accusations of using a congressional frank.

Washington Taft Committee On Foreign Relations Bayard United States Scotland Great Britain Barrett Sulzer Dem N. Y Gibson Rep Tenn

Objections Mounted to Plan as Gas Bill Debate Continues

Charles F. Pritchard of Lynn gas expert testifies on Dominion coal use and coke quality. He says Dominion coal yields low candle power gas, heavy sulphur, hard coke and poor sale prospects, and warns the Whitney bill could allow gas at up to 1.50 per thousand feet, risking higher prices and forced consolidation.

Committee On Manufactures Henry M. Whitney James Henry Jourdan Brooklyn F. W. Kittredge Brookline Gas Light Company Charles F. Pritchard Lynn Pritchard Institute of Technology Kittredge Dominion Nova Scotia Pennsylvania Mr. Pritchard Mr. Kittredge Massachusetts Whitney Boston Commonwealth Pri Butler Mr. Stevens Stevens Boston Gas Company Dominion Coal Ottohoffman Flynn

Anniversary dates set for Missionary Association celebration

The American Missionary Association fixed Oct 20 to 22 for its fiftieth anniversary in Boston with events from Tuesday to Friday. Associate Justice Brewer of the U S Supreme Court and head of the Venezuelan Commission agreed to speak. He has long been linked to Congregational missionary history. He was born in Smyrna, Western Turkey, to Rev Josiah Brewer, an early American Board missionary to Turkey.

New York American Missionary Association of Congregational Churches Boston Justice Brewer United States Supreme Court Venezuelan Commission Smyrna Turkey Josiah Brewer American Board

Greatest assignee sale grips Heston with huge clothing bargains

The notice proclaims an all day sale at 91 Summer St offering over 275000 dollars worth men and boys Spring clothing at half price. It touts 160000 bargains, lists dozens of suits overcoats and pants with steep discounts and refund guarantees for unsatisfied buyers.

New York Summer St Heston The Meltons Sue Wook Pt Eerste

Delegates Form Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association

A large gathering of Massachusetts yacht clubs met at Young’s to organize the Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association. Delegates from Quincy, South Boston, Hull, Boston, Savin Hill, Dorchester, Lynn, Old Colony, Mosquito Fleet, Americal, Cape Cod, Cohasset, Commonwealth, Duxbury, Jeffries, Kingston, Plymouth, Wellfleet, Manchester, Beverly, Atlantic, Chelsea, and others outlined racing rules, classes, and a schedule culminating in an Aug. 8 Hull cruise.

Massachusetts Young Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association Hull Louis M. Clark Massachusetts Yacht Club A. T. Bliss H. M. Faxon Quincy Yacht Club Newton B. Stone South Boston Yacht Club A. H. Higginson Manchester Yacht Club Winthrop Yacht Club Beverly Yacht Club Atlantic Yacht Club Chelsea Yacht Club Clark L. M. Clark J. E. Robinson Walter Mosquito Fleet Savin Hill Yacht Club Wellfleet and Cape Cod Union Regatta Kingston Yacht Club American Yacht Club Revere Yacht Club Duxbury Yacht Club Lynn Yacht Club

Golden Wedding Celebration at 7 Wyman Street

Mr and Mrs William F Brown of Jamaica Plain marked fifty years married with a home gathering at 7 Wyman Street Boston last evening. The couple born in Tiverton Rhode Island and Cotuitport Massachusetts respectively wed in New Bedford March 20 1846 and were surrounded by children grandchildren and many friends in a festive occasion.

William F. Brown Jamaica Plain Wyman Street Mr. Brown Tiverton R. I Cotuitport New Bedford Casey Little

Reed and Wolcott Club Meeting Sets Banquet Plans

Prominent Boston Marketmen Republican Club members met at Young's Hotel to arrange the ban quet and conduct other business. George F. Mead presided Albert W. Lyon recorded. A list of 27 new members was read and enrolled. Judge Charles M. Bruce offered a sympathy resolution for Governor Greenhalge's death. The ninth annual dinner at Quincy House March 25 will feature Reed as favored president and Wolcott as governor candidate with speeches by Sen. J. H. Gallinger and Sen. John L. Wilson.

Boston Marketmen’s Republican Club Young’s Hotel George F. Mead Albert W. Lyon Angus Sweat A. H. Silver A. P. Russell Albert A. Ashley J. F. Willis F. S. Branscombe Charles Bruce Warren F. Freeman A. F. Rose Chester J. Chadburn Fred A. Putnam Charles S. Stone Frank H. Corliss Thomas F. Boleman Albert Amman F. E. Jacobs Francis $. Smith Alvin EH. Bliss E. E. Gray H. Im. Sty George F. Brown CG. E. Mansfiela F. E

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Brookline Worthey Washburn Credit Co Acs Weenie St Jordan, Marsh Revere Republican Caucus Malden A. P. A Lynn Gas Company Allcock Henry A. Mott F. C.S Yankee’s W. F. Brown William I’. Brown Reed and Wolcott Wwe Sis Wattean Baek Washington St South End Eliot and Dover Sts Cag
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