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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1898

Page

2

Munyon cures touted by Boston testimonials at Tremont Temple

A wave of patient endorsements from Boston residents highlights Munyon remedies as cures for nervous dyspepsia rheumatism and lung ailments. Testimonials claim rapid relief and long term freedom from pain with free professional guidance from Munyon's physicians at Tremont Temple open daily.

E. B. Holbrook Tremont St Boston Munyon H. E. Bryant Hyde Park Avenue Roslindale Tremont Temple

Fatal Mistake in Otter River Hotel

Charles Ryan and Mark Myons argued over the war issue in a Otter River hotel when Ryan discharged a revolver. The bullet struck Myons in the abdomen and he was rushed to Burbank Hospital in Mitchburg with a serious wound.

Gardner Charles Ryan Mark Myons Otter River Ryan Myons Burbank Mitchburg

National Capital Tour Promises Washington Highlights

Royal Blue Line offers a nine day Boston to Washington DC trip departing May 12 with stops in Alexandria Mt. Vernon Philadelphia and New York City. Rate 27 dollars includes hotel and accommodations with side trips to Gettysburg Luray and Old Point Comfort. A second departure on May 24 invites applicants via A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington Street Boston.

Royal Blue Line Boston Washington Congress Alexandria Mt. Vernon Philadelphia New_York city Gettysburg Luray Old Point Comfort A. J. Simmons Washington Street

Tragedy Reported Near Falmouth Coastline

Captain Norton of the schooner George L. Fessenden, said stranded off Chicamacomico, drowned with two crew members. He lived in Falmouth Maine with a wife and three children. family had heard little beyond press dispatches.

Portland Norton George L. Fessenden Chicamicomico Falmouth

Master of militia second regiment sent to United States service

Massachusetts Second Regiment Volunteer Militia will be mustered into the U S Army tomorrow in camp at South Framingham as the state begins mobilization. Governor Wolcott Adjutant-General Dalton and Inspector-General Carter oversaw transfer details with Major Perrins to lead a provost guard and ambulance detail.

Massachusetts Volunteer Militia South Framingham United States Wolcott Dalton Carter Perrins Ambulance Corps United States Army William A. Perrins E. P. Clark State Camp Ground John W. Hale Cavalry Ambuulance Corps C. S Samuel Dalton Blood Washington War Department Montauk Point N. Y Richmond Atlanta New England New London Massachusetts

Lieutenant Smith Named Quartermaster and Commissary

Lieutenant Matthew C. Smith of the Second Cavalry, currently serving as mustering officer, is appointed to the roles of quartermaster and commissary.

Matthew C. Smith Second Cavalry

Spain Claims Victory in Naval Engagement Near Spain

Madrid reporting on May 2 cites the Spanish Ministry of Marine claiming victory as American ships retired behind merchantmen. Captain Cadalso perished aboard the Reina Maria Christina as Spanish sailors fought to save the burning von Juan de Austria amid rising anxiety for full details.

London Madrid Financial News Ministry of Marine Spain Cadalso Cadarso von Juan de Austria

Montejo recounts retreat of American squadron at Cavite

Madrid reports from Manila via Paris detail a night attack where the American squadron breached forts and approached Cavite. Fire spreads over Reina Maria Christina and Isla de Cuba as ships burn and others retire to Baker Bay. Casualties include Captain Caoduario a priest and nine others.

Madrid Paris Naval Bureau Manila Montejo Cavite Isla de Cuba Castila Baker Bay Caoduario

South Boston hotels shut as licenses denied on Sunday

South Boston faced a dry Sunday as the six hotels from A Street to City Point closed after commissioners refused new liquor licenses. Thousands gathered at Marine Park while nearby doors posted notices. hotel owners awaited legal action and feared a rise in illicit kitchen bar room activity.

South Boston Peninsula City Point Boston Broadway Thomas Casey & Co Montrose M. J. Corliss & Co Andrew Square Dorchester Avenue C. C. Kammerer & Co Tierney’s Walcott Peninsula Hotel McShane Post Charlestown South Station 12 Fach W. H. Merry & Co Emerson Street Merry & Co

Alum baking powder warned as health risk and poison risk

The article cautions that alum baking powder can coagulate blood and harm heart function, urging avoidance of alum powders and recommending Royal as a pure option. It cites legal limits, warns against unknown brands, and references a poisoning case near Logansport, Indiana.

Logansport Ind United States

Shaw Acquitted of Murder in Camden Trial

Eli Shaw was acquitted of murdering his grandmother Mrs Emma Zane and the charge of killing his mother. He staggered after the verdict, then comforted by fiancée Miss Neilson who believed in his innocence. The double killings occurred at the Zane/Shaw home last October.

Camden Eli Shaw Emma Zane Shaw Miss Neilson Zane

Bank Depositor Verification Notice Under 1894 Act

In compliance with the 1894 act, depositors are urged to present their bank books for verification during May business hours. The notice cites annual and triannual book call ins by corporations, under rules by investment boards and approved by the Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks. By order of the Investment Committee. George F. Tat, Treasurer, Boston.

Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks Committee of Investment Board of Commissioners of Savingsanks George F. Tat Boston

Navy eyes escort for Oregon and Marietta from Rio Janeiro

Fleet may have orders to intercept the Oregon and Marietta. Officials expect the New York and Iowa to be detached from the Cuban squadron and sent to meet and escort the two warships now at Rio Janeiro.

Old Point Comfort Old Pol Schley Navy Department Marix O’dock Ola Point Oregon Marietta New York Iowa Rio Janeiro

Brigade conference backs soldiers relief commission plan

Brigadier General Mathews and staff at the South Armory discussed Governor recommendations for a soldiers relief commission. Officers present included Lieut Col Hagar medical officer Marion Chase Glines Lovett and Mathews voiced full support for immediate organization to aid front line and camp soldiers with supplies and comforts.

Mathews South Armory W. C. Hagar O. H. Marion C. H. Chase Edward Glines G. E. Lovett Marion

Change in Election Board Revealed by Mayor Quincy Letter

Commissioner Costello received first official word of a board change via a letter from Mayor Quincy sent Saturday night. The communication details alterations in the Election Commissioners and sets the stage for forthcoming actions.

Costello Board of Election Commissioners Quincy City Hall Boston James J. Costello Lowdoin Street Bowdoin Avenue Dorchester Joseph J. Corbett Josiah Quincy

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