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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1898

Page

2

Mayor Guernsey Endorses Dr Greene's Nervura Remedy

Prominent Vermont figure George H. Guernsey, Montpelier mayor, attests to Nervura’s effects in his family and urges public trial. Testimony from Henry Robinson, Concord mayor, calls Nervura the crown jewel of medicines. The ad promotes Nervura for nervous weakness, poor blood, and related ailments with accompanying Laxura Cathartic Pills.

Geo. H. Guernsey Montpelier Dr. Greene George H. Guernsey Greene Henry Robinson Concord N. H Temple Place Boston Mass

Senator Gallinger Arraigns Spain for Her Cruelties

In the Senate Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire described the cruelties toward reconcentrados in Cuba after visiting the island. He argued a government starving 400000 people erodes honor and noted Maine disaster victims cannot be atoned for with money, triggering strong applause. The session then debated Alaska civil government measures and liquor taxation.

Washington Cuba Senate Gallinger New Hampshire Bacon Georgia United States Hale Maine Naval Affairs Committee Recon Alaska Perkins California

Desperate Cuban relief appeal from Sagua la Grande

Walter B. Barker, U S consul, reports 60 000 souls in his district utterly destitute near Sagua la Grande Cuba with women and children in overwhelming majority. He urges relief such as condensed milk quinine light clothing canned soup meat bread and funds sent via Consul General Lee for purchase of provisions.

New York J. M. Congdom Gowanda N. Y Central Cuban Relief Committee Walter B. Barker United States Sagua la Grande Cuba Lee Havana

Army Reorganization Bill Passes House Committee

The army reorganization bill was adopted unanimously today by the House committee on Military Affairs and was later reported to the House.

Washington House Committee House

Blizzards and Floods Strike Pennsylvania and Missouri River Areas

The Pittsburgh dispatch reports rising Missouri River floodwaters and widespread damage. Panhandle Road traffic halted. Kittaning cut off. Dubois flooded with water to high levels since the Johnstown disaster. Sabula dam may break threatening lives. towns like Luisdale Fair Oaks and Braddock suffer growing damage. trains and factories suspended. 26 feet 9 inches noted at a marker. Fatal train crash reported near Carbon.

Pittsburg Penn Miller Panhandle Road Kittaning Dubois Johnstown Sabula Dam Fort Wayne Luisdale Fair Oaks Braddock Turtle Creek Valley Carbon Pittsburg & Western Lake Jase Bradley Art

Ohio River Surges Driving Mass Evacuations in 1834 Record

In St Hubenville Ohio on March 23 the Ohio River reaches forty feet the highest since 1834 with five more feet expected. Families abandon homes while rail lines such as the Cleveland and Pittsburg depot and Wheeling and Lake Erie are submerged and traffic halted. Landslides interrupt the rail network above Toronto and Pewsky line washouts occur as the Compton River floods the Panhandle at Jewett.

Sthubenvill D, O Ohio Cleveland & Pittsburg Railroad Toronto Wheeling & Lake Erie Pewsky Railroad Compton River Panhandle Jewett

Flood Devastates Indiana Mills and Bridges. Rivers Rise

Floods across Indiana destroy flour mills including Bickhart Mills at St Paul and wash out several bridges. White River Big Eagle and Fall Creek overrun banks forcing evacuations. Greenburg reports $100 000 damage with nearly 1000 housed in the city as trains halted and rail approaches weakened.

Indianapolis Ind White River Big Eagle Fall Creek Greenburg Tony St. Paul Bickhart

Trains Move Limitedly as Ohio Flood Deepens

In Columbus Ohio the Cleveland division of the Big Four and the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking lines were the only railways able to move trains today. West side levees are submerged and severely broken, flooding areas not seen since forty years ago. About 1500 to 2000 residents occupy upper floor rooms amid the rising water.

Columbus, CO Cleveland Big Four Railway Columbus, Sandusky & Hocking

Delaware flood wrecks town. Waldo washed out

Torrents flood Delaware Ohio business streets four blocks under water. Buildings torn from foundations and bridges swept away. Reports say Waldo village north of Delaware has been washed out though unconfirmed with communications cut. Estimated loss exceeds $50,000.

Delaware Waldo Here

Blizzard Propane Weather Flood Threat On Mississippi Reach

In St Louis and surrounding areas a severe blizzard and cold snap drop temperatures by 48 degrees since yesterday. Rain and rising air rivers push Missouri waters up rapidly with predicted widespread flooding up to the Illinois River mouth. St Charles reports Missouri rising quickly threatening prime farming lands statewide.

ST. Louis Arkansas Illinois Missouri Mississippi Illinois River St. Charles

Flood forces rail shutdowns around Canton Ohio

Heavy rainfall floods Canton Ohio area with extensive east end inundation. Fort Wayne road halted east and westbound trains. Cleveland Canton Southern line suspended south of Canton as track washed near Sherrodsville. Cleveland Valley terminal railroad unable to run trains in either direction.

Canton Fort Wayne Cleveland, Canton & Southern Railroad Here Sherrodsville Cleveland & Valley Terminal Railroad

A Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Safety

The Pyramid Pile Cure offers a painless treatment for all forms of piles using suppositories. It is claimed to provide instant relief without narcotics and is sold nationwide at 60 cents per package. The Pyramid Co. of Marshall, Michigan, offers a free treatise and testimonials on request.

Marshall, Mich

Great Miami River Flood Destroys State Dam and Town

The Great Miami River rises higher than since 1866 as the state dam breaks. Hydraulic water floods the canal and paper mills halt. Water fills cellars ten to twelve feet. No trains operate and the city is cut off from travel.

Miami

Bridge disaster cuts Newark area as floods rise

In Newark Ohio on March 23, high water overwhelmed East Main street bridge and left three other bridges in danger. Many residents flee homes as floodwaters reach record levels. The streetcar power house floods, cars halted, and country bridges washed away. Telephone lines down and rail traffic stalled.

Newark H. C Ross East Main Street

Riverdale Flood Swamps Dayton As Levee Breaks

Riverdale is flooded by a hydraulic canal levee break and half of Dayton is in peril. The river keeps rising as rain continues with a thousand families suffering severe damage anticipated.

Dayton Riverdale

Rail traffic halted as floods flood Columbus area

In Columbus on March 23 thirteen of fifteen railroads cannot move trains in or out. Fifty families homeless and about 500 houses flooded. No lives lost so far.

Columbus

Banks to Bear Burden Under Currency Reform Plan

Washington March 28 The Republican sub commission report on banking and currency outlines gradual redemption of demand notes by banks and substitution of reserve notes secured by Treasury deposits. Banks may issue notes against assets and a gold fund, while standard silver dollars are redeemed in gold. National banks may open branches and the system shifts debt burden to banks in exchange for franchises.

Washington House Committee On Banking and Currency United States Treasury

British bark Culdoon runs ashore off Nantucket in thick weather

The British bark Culdoon Captain Richter bound for Capetown for Boston with a wool cargo ran ashore near Surfside life saving station at 4 30 this morning. Crew assisted by surfmen landed. Underwriters' Agent Crosby plans to float the vessel if weather holds. Tug Right Arm Captain Magee sails from New York to aid retrieval. Culdoon is 373 tons built 1885 from St John New Brunswick owned by James Kennedy.

Nantucket Richter Capetown Boston Surfside Agent Crosby Underwriters’ Association Gardner’s Creek St. John N. B James Kennedy Merritt & Chapman Derrick Company Magee Havana Key West New York

Steamer Bremerhaven Damaged In Dry Dock

The Dutch steamer Bremerhaven, from New York, is in dry dock after discovering a broken starboard rolling dock and damaged bottom plates. The vessel arrived March 15 at Antwerpp and had been ashore near Flushing.

Antwherp Bremerhaven Ninnes New York Flushing Rosario Aberfeldy Berry Sunderland Las Palmas Buenos Ayres

English Built Express to Join Yarmouth Line

Mr F D Cahan a supervising engineer for Yarmouth Steamship Company is traveling from New York to Liverpool to supervise the arrival of the new Express steamer. The vessel is nearing completion in England and praised by marine journals. It will sail to the United States soon and arrive early May to be commissioned. Captain E O Smith will command the ship after his return from England.

F. D. Cahan Majestic New York Liverpool Eng Yarmouth Steamship Ompany, Limited England Steamer Express E. O. Smith Maoe of the Line

True Citizenship Address Draws Foresters Crowd

St Josephs Court No 1 of the Catholic Order of Foresters in the West End filled Lockhart Hall for an address by Hon Harvey N Shepard on True Citizenship. Special guests Father Thayer Court ladies attended the event followed by a literary and musical program with performances by Miss Spain Miss Kelleher Mrs C J Fay and others. Nine candidates were proposed for membership and two were initiated. Three special trains of Wagner Palace Sleeping Cars may be needed for the Fitchburg Railroad Washington Tour on April 1 due to unprecedented demand.

Fitchburg Washington J. R. Watson

Witness Monks Faces Aggressive Cross Examination in Murder Trial

Lester H. Monks testified on the ship murder case detailing his movements after the captain and wife were killed. The testimony described Bram as calm, Monks drawing up a statement reflecting Bram’s theory of the murders, and preparations to iron several crew members. The court adjourned with Monks expected to return, and public interest high in Halifax proceedings.

Halifax Lester H. Monks Mr. Cotter Bram Nor Spencer Mrs. Nash Mr. Jones Monks Bram Ae Lohac French Cayenne Brown Lohac Charlie Brown Herbert Fuller

Bram and Monks At Trial In Courtroom Tension

Bram remains outwardly calm in the dock as Mr. Cotter cross examines. Monks testifies, defending himself while Bram watches intently. revolver evidence and prior interviews surface amid a crowded courtroom and tense barbed exchanges.

Nichols elected to South Boston School Board vacancy

J Carlton Nichols of South Boston won the school board seat created by E H Dunn’s resignation. A 40s Republican and former candidate, he runs a hardware business with his brother Calvin M. Nichols, born in Cohasset and descended from a notable family.

J. Carlton Nichols E. H. Dunn South Boston Republican Independent Women’s Calvin M. Nichols Cohasset Nathaniel M. Nichols Nichols Peninsular District Bigelow Grammar School Bethesda Lodge

New Bedford Weavers Elect Delegates for Lowell Convention

At City Hall a large Weavers' Association meeting chose delegates Matthew Hart John Lord William Cunnane and John Walmsley for the New England Federation of Weavers convention in Lowell on April 11 and 12. Two executive committee members were elected. Secretary Hart outlined union progress and a mass meeting Friday with speaker Mrs Mary O Sullivan of Boston.

New Bedford Weavers’ Association City Hall New England Federation of Weavers Lowell Matthew Hart John Lord William Cunnane John Walmsley Hart Mary O’sullivan Boston

Cambridge Young Men Attend Camp 14 Muster

Jonas C Wellington Camp 14 Sons of Veterans Cambridgeport holds a membership muster with a campfire. Toastmaster Captain William H C Noble presides. attendees include Captains Arthur H Gould Gil bert P Brown and Frank L Kirch gassner, Lieutenants N J Hendricks H Cripps and J Lester Hill, Sergeants H P Botter H V B Smith, and other Camp 14 and allied officers.

Jonas C. Wellington Sons of Veterans Cambridgeport Cambridge William H. C. Noble Arthur H. Gould Gilbert P. Brown N. J. Hendricks H. P. Botter Harry 8. Kempner H. Cripps J. Lester Hill W. R. Davis F. E. Bolton D. F. Goulding M. Frank Curley Gilbert H. Smith Frank L. Kirchgassner George Clapp H. V. B. Smith

Wagner palace car tour advertised for April by special train

New York Washington Philadelphia. A seven day Pennsylvania railroad personally conducted tour by special train of Wagner palace cars on April 1. All expenses are 26 dollars. Special Wagner palace cars depart New York on April 7 8 and 9 with no extra charge for extensions in Washington or New York. Itinerary by Dr. N Bell tourist agent 20 Washington street Boston.

New York Washington Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Dr. N. Bell Washington Street Boston

Hebrews Charity Ball Supports Boston Jews Passover

The fifth Beneth Israel Association charity ball was held at Baldwin Hall last evening under the direction of Mrs. Lipsky Mrs. Finglestein Mrs. Bendiston and Mrs. D H Shulit. Proceeds go to aid poor Hebrews of Boston so they may celebrate Passover according to their rules.

Beneth Israel Association Baldwin ?Jace Hall Lipsky Finglestein Bendiston D. H. Shulit Boston

Parnell Associates Form New South Boston Branch

About 100 Irish Americans in Ward 13 South Boston plan a second Parnell Associates unit to be called No 2 of South Boston. The Roxbury club will parade from Hampden Street to form the new group, with a meeting Sunday at 2 30 in Tonti Hall.

Ward 13 South Boston Parnell Associates No. 2 Roxbury Hampden Street Tonti Hall

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Vermont Georgy H. Guernsey Montpelier, VT Spain Washington St New England Piano Co Chicago Mbia Barker M’kinley Ohio State Middletown Hood America Hood & Co Gare Yarmouth Line ST. Joseph’s Court Cotter Captain Nash A. Johnson MR. Nichols American Wringer Company Franklin Street Orphone Commonwealth of Massachusetts and &C Commonwealth Coffee John F. Rickerson Co New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Post Office Square Howe Massachusetts Ben J. F. Stevens Alfred D. Foster F. Trull Wt. B. Turner Sec Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency Court ST Heroig Montgomery Fla Rescoe Spear Spear Ensign Spear Norristown Medford Real Estate Tangle Cloudland Elizabeth Hull Merrick Street Pawtucket R. I Edith Wilson Bros Tremont Row Wilson Brothers Clement—Russell New York City J. 8. Shipman D. D Josephine H. Russell Edward Henry Clement Flowers Newman & Song Tremont Pollard E. C. Lewis
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