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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
2
An advertisement promises painless dental work and lower costs than elsewhere. It claims teeth can be extracted filled or regulated without pain and urges readers to consider the method, noting some people have said so.
Twenty clubs of working girls from the Massachusetts association gathered at Parker Memorial to mark seven years of cooperative self governing society. Miss O M E Rowe chaired, sent greetings from Miss Edith M Howes in Europe, and urged self improvement as key to character and opportunity. The secretary reported nearly 1600 members and three new clubs. Dr George A Gordon praised progress for young workers. An informal reception followed.
Mrs Margaret M C Lamar files in the Supreme Court a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to regain custody of her 13 year old son Joseph Alfonse from his father Telesfort Lamar. Hearing postponed as counsel were engaged and resumes today.
The Criterion presented a four act comedy in German at the union last night. The Bergmann Orchestra provided the evening’s musical selections.
Lawmakers debated two major items. Holyoke would gain police commissioners under a new bill, with current officials kept until successors are named. Boston seeked authority to borrow 1 million dollars for completing the South Boston strandway, facing debt concerns.
The article notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proclaimed blood purifier, claiming spring cleansing of impurities and health benefits. It contrasts with legislative debates on monopolies and regulation, detailing votes on commissions, taxation, and municipal issues in the state legislature.
R Tracy Greene of Williamsport Pennsylvania reports severe grip left him weak and nervous. After eight bottles Hood's Sarsaparilla restored health, cured catarrh, and revived strength. "Take Hood's Sarsaparilla" is the claimed verdict.
The Board of Police rejected nine long standing licenses near Brookline border forcing the dealers to close or move. Names include Grand Hotel 417 Columbus Ave J A Reynolds & Co Hotel Eastern 133 Causeway St John A Hooper Norman Y Brintnall & Co George D Hall 1041 2 High St James B Fuller & Co 18 Milk St John N Wilfert & Co 40 Province St Rowland Cowper 20 Hayward Pl Diesbourg & Co 74A Dover St Patrick F Curley & Co 1141-2 Hampden St. The board cites illegal hours and other abuses.
At a meeting of the Republican Club of Massachusetts held at 223 Washington Street, election committee members unanimously named a long list of new club members including Bartlett Chelmsford Beattie Fall River Blake Worcester Boyden Boston Boynton Newton Burbank Newton Carleton Andover Chase Mald en Clapp Roxbury Coffen Malden Cole Andover Crocker Boston Damon Braintree Davis East Somerville Doane Harwichport Dow Lawrence Fletcher South Lancaster Ford Holyoke Freeman North Chatham Friedman Boston Hall Quincy Harlow Woburn Hall Cotuit Kendall Belmont Lord Lynn Mason Fall River Merrill Peabody Miller Boston Moulton Winchester Moxom Quincy Rinn Atlantic Schriftgiesser Boston Stevens Roxbury Taylor Newton Centre Wheeler Boston Wilcox Medford Willard Dorchester Wingate Allston Wood Dorchester.
John Devoy, famed Irish Nationalist, spoke in St. Augustine's Hall South Boston on Celtic literature and Ireland's medieval heritage. The event supported the Celtic chair at Catholic University Washington and featured a concert and dance finale after the address.
Trade story claims a remedy relieves eczema erysipelas tetter ring worm and soothes chapped hands fever sores boils pimples and irritation. Promotes Tur Branpretu Co at 274 Cawnat St New York as best in the world for skin conditions.
The steamer City of Kingston arrived from Port Antonio Jamaica with 611 500 coconuts equaling about 6798 bags. A 20 percent duty is now assessed on value, bananas arrive free, and customs inspector Daniel Mahoney is appointed bonding officer at 70 Long wharf. Repairs on the iron barge Lone Star wrap up today. Tug Thurlow P Weed damaged a loaded lumber schooner during a collision and tows for repairs. Other vessels report boiler plate failure, a sinking collision libel, and multiple shore incidents near Boston and Norfolk.
Frank Gross returns to town as Northern Pacific official. In Philadelphia the Pennsylvania road directors declare a 2.12 percent cash dividend payable May 31. A. E. Winship promotes summer tours across Chicago & Northwestern Union Pacific and Hoosac Tunnel lines. Eben B. Thomas to be Lake Erie receiver May 3. Record notes several railroad men visiting locally and extolling friendly reputations.
Sixty leading shoe manufacturers and jobbers gathered at the United States Hotel to discuss leather cost rises and to draft resolutions urging retailers to raise prices for the upcoming fall and winter season. A committee was named to prepare a formal statement and to extend the plan to southern and western manufacturers.
Alice Ryan vanished from 183 Dorchester avenue after being lured by Mrs Spofford and locked in a room at Atlantic. Police and family searched tirelessly until Officer Foster found her Tuesday night. Alice said Spofford wanted her to keep house and that she was kept indoors until rescue.
The wrecked steamship Venetian at 227 State Street drew no bids at auction. The 8000 bags of flour and bulk grain plus two carloads of canned goods were sold to Nolan Bros for 640. Harbor and land commissioners deny legal complications while agents cite risks if buyers default. A new sale will be arranged after resolving issues and cargo removal proceeds.
The article notes a universal craving for novelty in furniture upholstery across major cities. Paine Furniture Company in Boston reports doubling business in two years due to securing elite items via exclusive suppliers abroad, drawing top metropolitan trade to their warerooms.
Letter Carrier George Goode received a three year State prison sentence from Judge Nelson in the United States District Court for embezzling a letter. A writ of error allowed by Goode's counsel sends the case to the Supreme Court at Washington with supersedeas delaying fulfillment of the sentence. Bail of 2000 was posted for the prosecution of exceptions.
The St James C T A Society marked its twenty-fifth anniversary with a concert and dance at Odd Fellows Hall. A souvenir souvenir edition was issued featuring portraits of notable members, the executive committee, dance order, officers, and a brief society history.
Indictments returned include Augustus G Wesley for attempted insurance fraud in two counts George M Evans for blackmail Daniel H Lewis and Julia L Damsell for arson and larceny two counts Julia L and in J Damsell and John as eault Hivans pleaded guilty while others not guilty
An old promotional piece extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal stimulant and tonic to ward off spring colds and strengthen digestion. It urges constant “fire” in the body against chilly winds, warning to avoid imitations and insisting on genuine medicinal whiskey.
The call for Democratic city committee caucuses for the year 9% promises two lively races in wards 3 and 16, home to ex Representative Hayes and President Donovan. Hayes bids for presidential honors and a fight with Donovan seems likely if Donovan seeks re election. Ward 16 also sees Councilman Gartland opposing Donovan.
Two Boston patrolmen were awarded Medals of Honor by the Board of Police for meritorious conduct. George H. Rohrer and William J. Murphy of Station 4 saved several people from a fire on Lagrange Street near the wagon house, risking their lives. Commissioner Whiting presented the honors at a ceremony, following the board’s decision to reward great meritorious acts.
Several summer cottages at Rangeley Lake were robbed during winter. Sporting articles and camp supplies valued at hundreds of dollars were taken. Chauncey Haley 22 John Clark 17 and Frank Marden 20 were arrested Haley confessed implicating others. Much of the goods have been recovered. The American Wringer Co advertises wringers mangles spring beds carpet sweepers and repair services.
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