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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a powerful spring health elixir. It claims to feed nerves, purify blood, improve appetite, and restore vigor, citing a testimonial from Mrs John McCaffrey of Lawrence Massachusetts about stomach relief and headaches after use.
An advertisement promotes a free trial of the Ganitas Cabinet Lab claiming it cures disease and prolongs life. In New York City politics a nine hour session featured a heated exchange between Assemblymen Harburger and Ware over flower girl prosecutions and Excise Board history.
Albany March 22 Governor Roosevelt receives a letter from Rev David Cole who attended Mrs Place at her execution. Cole says the confession revealed no grounds for irresponsibility and supports the Governor’s decision to enforce capital punishment. The exchange highlights the capital punishment debate without affecting the governor’s duty.
The body of Mrs Martha Place was buried today in Mast Millstone New Jersey after her electrocution on Monday. A funeral party from New Brunswick attended including Peter Garretson his four children and two ministers Dr Cole of Yonkers and Dr Allan D Campbell of Suydam Reformed Church.
Halph Hamlin was fined 400 for alleged oleomargarine law violations and appealed. Lizzie Hopkins and Mary Jones received six months in the House of Correction for shoplifting, Eliza Estes fined 1. James Johnson, charged with stealing a tub of butter, may be sent to the Reformatory. He carried a barrel containing a sixty pound tub of butter. a companion escaped. Johnson claimed he helped carry the barrel for promiscuous consideration of fifteen cents. John Kelly was held on 200 bail for grand jury for attempted felonious assault.
A charity sale at the Vendome will run Friday 9 to 6 and Saturday 9 to 1 in aid of the Westland Nursery and Infants Hospital. Features include a doll house replica of the John Hamcock house and a full doll furniture set with silver toilet articles and brass bedstead. Admission is free and other attractions are listed.
Somerville public property committee votes to bar the Somerville Ladies' Aid from the armory hall used by Company M. Fights over space for returning militia in Matanzas Cuba, with Mayor Proctor and Chief Parkhurst trading views on access and needs. Miss Addie A York expresses surprise at the clash.
A social reception for Rev. Joseph K. Dixon D D was held at Deacon Joseph Sawyer 31 Commonwealth avenues attended by Warren Avenue Baptist Church members and Baptist clergy. Resolutions praised his year of faithful service, Christian patience, and strong ministry, and a large purse was presented by Mrs. Sawyer as Dixon spoke briefly.
An advertisement touts Peruviana herbal remedy for kidney and bladder issues including Brights disease and diabetes. It claims free trial bottles by mail to sufferers sending name and address and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Rev. B Tresenrider of Columbus Ohio. Authorities urged to send details to Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co Cincinnati Ohio for a prepaid trial.
Onset residents report arson attempts at unoccupied cottages near the campgrounds. A cottage belonging to Mrs Bates of Agawam was targeted last Thursday, and Mrs L A Potter of Boston saw her summer home on Longwood Avenue set ablaze with minor damage. Incendiaries used hollowed boxes filled with shavings and excelsior plus a candle in each. Fire Marshal Whitcomb of Boston investigated the Bates fire and is to be summoned again.
The All-Day Dickens Club gathered at the Thorndike yesterday afternoon. The organization consists entirely of women who admire Dickens. About thirty members attended as readings from various works were shared over three hours starting at 2 o'clock.
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure for all forms of piles stressing safety over surgery. It cites a Pittsburg sufferer who claims relief after using three boxes and notes the medicine is sold nationwide for 50 cents per package with a small explanatory booklet from Pyramid Co.
The four master Sagamore of Taunton struck Fiske rock south of Prudence Island while entering Narragansett Bay. The hull was stove with ten feet of water in the hold, cargo to be lightered, and heavy repairs expected. A snow storm and buoy misplacement caused the casualty.
A large 25-sail fleet and eight ocean tugs reached port from Southern coal ports after a fair wind. The Sagamore from Liverpool, captained by Alexander Fenton, carried a 15 year old stowaway James Daly from Yonkers. Captain Fenton logged icebergs on March 18 and signaled the Canada. Other arrivals included Sachem Irishman Philadelphian and Italiana. The Nsastasia near-miss off Grand Banks was averted by quick actions aboard. The Gloucester fishery sent 180,000 pounds of fresh fish to market as mackerel boats prepared to sail.
Lloyds posts the British steamer Picton under Captain Payne as missing after leaving Newport News on January 20 for Sligo. Additional overdue ships include City of Wakefield, Ship Island, Dora Forster, and Port Melbourne with various departures and destinations.
A newspaper feature quotes letters from readers praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. Women describe relief from menstrual discomfort, uterine issues, and general weakness after using the products.
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