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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1898

Page

2

Great Kidney Care Cure Promised by Drainings for Women

An advertisement touts a Great Kidney Cure from the Church Kidney Care Company offering 200 hospital cures in 30 days. It claims unique drainings for women and invites readers to request a free large mail sample and to refer others after cure. The address given is Fourth Avenue, implying a postal order request.

Bod Lowell Industrium Min Fer East India Church Kidney Care Comartment A.Q Fourth Avenue

Washington Arraignment Postponed In Springfield Case

NO WASHINGTON Payton G Washington arrested about ten days ago by State Officer Whitney of Springfield on receiving stolen property failed to appear for trial at Cambridge Police Court yesterday morning. He was held in 600 and bail secured. he was taken to Springfield to answer another charge and has not been seen since.

Payton G. Washington Whitney Springfield Cambridge Paul Ropeville Colonel Parker Lowell Middlesex Superior Washington Supreme Court Suerior Court Edgemoorridge Works Bristol County New Bedford Fairhaven Henry Slice Hamburg Germany Perdoe Brown Slice Charley Brown Mr. Jones Bram Jones Cotter Webb United States Halifax

Pleasure Club Ball Shines at Knights of Honor Hall

The Liberty Pleasure Club held its first annual ball at Knights of Honor Hall 730 Washington street last evening. Despite late season, about 350 people attended the grand match at 9 after an hour of Appelbaum's Orchestra. Mr Morris L Levins led with Miss Selie Cohen followed by Mr Max Kaplan with Miss Annie Lazier and about 150 couples.

Liberty Pleasure Club Knights of Honor Hall Washington Street Appelbaum Morris L. Levins Selie Cohen Max Kaplan Annie Lazier

Aldermen Debate City Officers and Police Appointments

The Chelsea ordinance committee reported creating an assistant city treasurer. Mayor Littlefield had sent Alderman James G. Webber for special police officer, but the board rejected the appointment 9 to 4. D. J. Holland’s nomination was tabled for one week.

Chelsea Board of Aldermen Littlefield James G. Webber D. J. Holland

Bram Trial Testimony Details Wheel Control and Mutiny Doubt

On day twelve of the Bram murder trial witnesses Perdoe Slice and Wasson describe wheel handling and wind positions. Slice testifies a ship could stay on course with wheel lashed or turned without losing pace, while Bram shows heightened agitation as evidence continues.

Perdoe Slice Wasson Bram Sphinx Brown Herbert Fuller Cot Loheac Lohaee

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Cure for Indigestion

Three year countrywide trials support Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for numerous forms of indigestion including acid dyspepsia and gas. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per package, with a free little book on stomach diseases available from Stuart Co. Marshall, Michigan.

Bright Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Sailor Witness Testifies in Court Room Drama

Court room scene focuses on Bram and the crew as Wasson testifies about the murder case aboard the Fuller. Details include wheel handling, log entries, and Bram's statements about Brown and the two year penalty, with adjournment at 5 o'clock.

Mr. Jones Bram Brown Wasson Charley Brown Monks Fuller Cotter Boston Mr. Casey

McKinley Plan Sparks Militia Silence on Maine Crisis

State militia officers refuse to comment on President McKinley’s Maine message while civilians split between urging patience and firm action. Adjutant-General Dalton and Gen Bancroft decline public quotes, citing official duties. others demand stronger US stance, including Congressman Barrett and Thomas J Gargan who advocate shifting toward war or peace as Spain responds. Ex-Collector Warren outlines two clear options for US policy.

McKinley Maine Congress Post Dalton W. A. Bancroft Board of Inquiry Spain Barrett Thomas J. Gargan Havana Winslow Warren United States Armenia Thomas Onor

Heirs of General Lee Figures in Senate War Debates

March 29. The House debated private bills and disputed claims for Civil War era stores and supplies. A bitter fight over a $217,000 claim by the heirs of General Robert E. Lee ended with the claim being struck from consideration.

Washington John Stevenson Robert E. Lee FitzHugh

Mystery of Painter Berry Solved by Police

Police connected Clinton Berry the painter of 110 Hampden Street with Charles Porter who died Dec 31 from a fractured skull. Porter Berry lies in Mt Hope pauper grave and may be exhumed for identity. Berry allegedly died after an assault by Patrick Halley in a pool hall. Halley awaits manslaughter trial. Mrs Berry learned he was unconscious at City Hospital under the name Porter amid his mother’s remarriage to a man of that name.

Clinton Berry Hampden Street Berry Charles Porter City Hospital Porter Mt. Hope Patrick Halley South End

Resolutions of Respect From Massachusetts Republican Club

The Massachusetts Republican Club executive committee adopted resolutions on the death of former president Hon. John Simpkins of the thirteenth district. They praised his leadership during 1892-93 and his steady, principled approach, announcing plans to attend his funeral in Yarmouth on Thursday.

Republican Club of Massachusetts Milk Street John Simpkins Thirteenth William D. Sohier Simpkins Yarmouth

Arsenic in Catnip Case Preliminary Hearing Held

Abner C. Blinn faces a murder by poison charge in Derry New Hampshire after a preliminary hearing at the town hall before Judge William W. Poor. The grand jury sits April 12. Evidence includes arsenic found in Mary Blinn and in catnip used that night.

Derry N. H Abner C. Blinn Mary E. Blinn William W. Poor Blinn Edmund R. Angel Mary

Tragic shooting ends with husband, wife dead. gunman commits suicide

Joseph Skoda, out of work, shot Theodore Gerny and Mrs. Gerny then killed himself. Mrs. Gerny likely to die from an eye wound. Gerny survived a gunshot to the arm. The incident happened after Skoda, living with the couple, sought food and was refused.

New York Joseph Skoda Theodore Gerny Gerny

Tour to Washington via all rail route by Wagner cars

Special train of Wagner vestibule palace cars via Fitchburg railroad runs April 1 under the personally conducted tourist system of the Pennsylvania railroad. Twenty five dollars covers all necessary expenses. Apply to D N Bell tourist agent 20 Washington street Boston.

Fitchburg Pennsylvania Railroad D. N. Bell Washington Street Boston

American Wringer Co. at Franklin and Arch Streets

The American Wringer Company manufactures clothes wringers mone les and carpet sweepers at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street. Wringers and sweepers repaired. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.

The American Wringer Company Franklin Street Arch Street

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves bladder and back pain and water retention almost immediately. For quick relief and cure, sold by Geo. C. Goodwin & Co. Hanover Street.

GEO. C. Goodwin & CO Hanover St

Reading sparks endless children’s joy in homes

A Chicago Record item notes how kids love reading and how every book carries a back on it, suggesting sturdy, affordable volumes fuel lifelong curiosity. The lighthearted remark highlights reading as a staple of family life and education.

Chicago Record

Living prototype of Davis hero visits Boston after Klondike trek

George M. Belden, after walking 1300 miles from Dawson City to Skaguay, arrives at the Touraine in Boston. The mining engineer says conditions in the gold fields are not as bad as feared, cites strong police regulation, and notes most land near Dawson is staked with many settlers expected next year.

Richard Harding Davis Soldiers of Fortune Touraine George M. Belden Dawson City Klondike Skaguay Boston Belden Tam Northwest

Along the Water Front from a Busy Atlantic Coast Scene

Reports detail ships and crews from Wilhelm Linck to M. A. Achorn with sailors resisting Bahia landings, Captain Reynolds the aging Pacific coast skipper, and the Fridtjof Nansen carrying a record dynamite shipment. The Penelope sails from Tampa to Jamaica. Haddock and cod prices at Gloucester. a new electric bell buoy near State Ledge. City of Bangor to resume service by April 8. a note on cabin boy shipping and Sedgwick’s Savannah trip in five days.

Wilhelm Linck M. A. Achorn New York Bahia Marseilles Pacific Coast E. R. Reynolds Kate Davenport United States Progreso Tampico Philadelphia Fridtjof Nansen Mexico Clara Clarita Jim Coleman Pacific Mail Seguin Bath Robert Anderson Kingston Jam Penelope Harry Converse Wolcott John Shepard Tampa Fla Port Antonio Laguayra T Wharf Gloucester Haddock Fairbanks State Ledge Robert Harding Bangor Here Querist Charlestown Glasgow Charley Ballem Commercial Street Harvard Yale Hagerthy Sedgwick Carrie T. Balano Savannah

Boston Schoolmasters discuss Stereopticon in education

The Boston Schoolmasters met at Parker House with Alonzo Messer presiding. They debated the Stereopticon as an educational aid in sciences and geography, with a majority believing it will play a key role in future teaching. Dr. Durgin, Dr. Clarence Blake, and Dr. F Williams spoke on health tests in schools for hearing and sight.

Boston Parker House Alonzo Messer Durgin Board of Health Clarence Blake

Child Pedestrian Crushed by Delivery Team in City

Arthur Frederick aged 7 was struck by a team driven by L D Gardner at 1115 Harrison Avenue yesterday at 3 30 PM. His legs were crushed at the knees and he was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Arthur Frederick Harrison Avenue L. D. Gardner Rockland Street Little Fellows City Hospital

Pennsylvania railroad special tour by Wagner palace cars

Seven day personally conducted tour by special train of Wagner palace cars from New York to Washington and Philadelphia with all expenses at 25 dollars. Wagner palace cars leave New York April 7 8 and 9 with optional longer stays in Washington or New York. Itinerary by D N Bell tourist agent 206 Washington street Boston.

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

Children’s Work Inspected at Hebrew Industrial School Exhibition

The annual exhibition for the Hebrew Industrial School girls was held in Baldwin Place Hall. Samples in sewing cutting dressmaking millinery and cooking were shown. Superintendent Miss Goldie Bamber greeted visitors. Founder Mrs Jacob H Hecht and Mr Hecht attended and spoke about improving facilities with philanthropic support.

Hebrew Industrial School Baldwin Place Hall Goldie Bamber Jacob H. Hecht Hecht

Special trains needed for Fitchburg Washington Tour

Present indications show three Wagner Palace Sleeping Car trains will be required to handle the Fitchburg Railroad Washington Tour on April 1. The high demand signals strong appreciation. J. R. Watson, General Passenger Agent, or any company agent, will provide full information.

Fitchburg Washington J. R. Watson

Judge Goggin Dies in Chicago at 665

Judge James Goggin of the Circuit Court died in Chicago on March 29 at age 665. He was famed for his courage and a keen sense of justice on the bench and was regarded as one of the legal profession's most unique characters.

Chicago James Goggin Circuit Court Goggin

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