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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1890

Page

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Wonderful Cure of Chronic Rheumatism by Paine's Celery Compound

The article explains a medical view that rheumatism stems from a weak nervous system causing sluggish blood. Paine's Celery Compound is claimed to restore nerve strength and blood circulation, curing long standing rheumatism. It cites Frank A. Davis, City Justice of Faribault, Minnesota, who attributes recovery and lasting health after eight bottles, saying the remedy saved his life.

Paine Frank A. Davis Faribault Minn Davis

Demonstration in Hyde Park Draws Half Million in Order

London May 4 A massive labor demonstration in Hyde Park drew about half a million artisans and supporters with no disorder. Trades councils led sections from leather, metal, clothing, printing, and shipbuilding trades, marching via Bridge Street to the park. Speakers from Social Democrats and unions urged an eight hour day amid orderly cheers and patronal bands.

London Hyde Park Park Thames Embankment National Liberal Club Jeaders Bridge Street St. James Park Birdcage Walk Trades Social Democratic Federation Railway Workers’ Union Social Democrats Hyndman Bradlaugh Morley Trades Councils Davitt Cunningham Graham John Burns Thomas Mann Benjamin Tillett Mrs. Aveling Annie Besant

End of the Barcelona Rail Strike and Spain’s Labor Tension

In Barcelona early May 4 troops dispersed thousands of strikers after revolver fire and bayonet charges leaving several wounded and many arrests. A strikers’ life sentence and multiple ten year terms followed for resisting work stoppages. A large Socialist meeting urged eight hour workday reforms and petitioned Premier Sagasta. Valencia reports orderly processions and protests in favor of eight hour laws. Minister of the Interior plans bills to improve workers’ conditions.

Maprin Barcelona Prado Sagasta Paris Valencia Spain Minister of the Interior Cortes Bern Vossische Zeitung William

France Bombards Whydah Demand Prisoner Surrender

Paris reports Lagos dispatches that a French man of war shelled Whydah Dahomey on April 29 20 aiming to spare factories. Commander Fournier issued an ultimatum demanding surrender of European prisoners and warned of another bombardment on May 5 if not complied. Panic swept Whydah during the attack.

Paris Lagos West Africa Whydah Dahomey Fournier Man of War

Betrothal talk and debt deals in May correspondence

May dispatches describe cordial exchanges between William II and the Czar on the Czarewitch marriage to Princess Margaret but repeat the German restriction on church rites before nuptials. Paris reports France approving debt conversion with state aid but seeking disposal control. Cairo telegrams hint at Egyptian debt settlement. A May proclamation by Agent McKenzie ends recognition of slave status for tribes linked to the British East Africa Company, granting freedom without compensation.

Loxpon St. Petersburg Daily News William Czarewitch Margaret Paris Cairo Panama Canal Company M. B. Wyse Mompassa McKenzie British East Africa Company

Rebutting the Spoilsmen in Civil Service Probe

Washington May 4 The House civil service committee heard final remarks by Representative Ewart for the prosecution and by Commissioners Lyman Roosevelt and Thompson for themselves after weeks of witness examination. Roosevelt defended the commission and attacked the prosecution’s evidence, insisting no proof supported the charges and saying the case rested on malice and politics rather than facts. The commissioners asserted they had administered the law well despite intense partisan pressure.

Washington House Civil Service Committee Frank Hatton Civil Service Commission Ewart Lyman Roosevelt Thompson Campbell-Bailey Shidy Mwart Campbell Milwaukee Post Office Ewar

Another Statesman Gone Expires From Heart Disease in Washington

Washington May 4 The late Senator James B Beck of Kentucky died at the Baltimore and Potomac station after a brief collapse from heart disease. He arrived with his daughter Mrs Goodloe and private secretary, walked the platform, then fell and died. His body lies in state at Colonel Breckinridge's home on Capitol Hill and will be taken to Lexington for funeral services. The death follows a long battle with heart disease, with scant public activity in recent years. The Senate caucus and House adjournment plans were made, and speculation centered on his successor.

Washineton Sercian Breckinridge North Capital Street James B. Beck Kentucky Beck Hoe Baltimore & Potomac Garfield Guiteau New York Mrs. Goodloe Major Goodloe United States Marine Corps House of Representative Breckinidge Capitol Hill Senator Beck Senate Finance Committee Woodloe Montana Washington Blackburn House Mr. Breckinridge Lexington Chesapeake & Ohio Road Buckner W. A. Bartlett Presbyterian Church Wyoming A. H. Garland L. 8. Trimble Congress Paducah O. O. Stealey Louisville Courier-Journal L. Q. Washington Philip B. Thompson, Jr W. BR. Smith Botanical Gardens Fletcher Johnson Blair Lee Capitol Carlisle McCreary Louisville Proctor Knott William Lindsay Bryan Sherman Senate Chamber Associated Press Allison Chamber

Burial of Dr Cronin Reveals Mourning in Calvary Cemetery

The body of Dr Patrick Henry Cronin was buried at Calvary Cemetery after a stormy funeral attended by over a thousand mourners. Sheridan Guards and Illinois Drum Corps led the observances with Hibernians and Catholic Foresters present. A monument costing at least 5000 dollars is planned to mark the grave and beautify the area.

Curiaco Patrick Henry Cronin Carlson Calvary Cemetery Sheridan Guards Illinois Ancient Order of Hibernians Catholic Foresters

Chiffon niere pattern described with enduring cabinet work

The pattern is built to last a quarter of a century with flawless cabinet construction. Drawers open smoothly, each operated by a single handle, while two deep compartments resemble closets. White Oak quartered grain, oxidized brass trim, bevelled mirrors, separate locks on all drawers, and full paneled sides.

Weather forecast and storm bulletin across New England and plain

The Weather Service reports a forecast through 8 p m Monday for New England and eastern New York, with cooler conditions and rain, and notes a narrow low pressure area from New York to Texas likely stationary. It also cites widespread rain or snow east of the Rockies, heavy rainfall on the South Atlantic coast and lower lakes, and record drops across the lower lakes to northern Texas and Nebraska with notable snow in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Washington New England New York Texas Rocky Mountains South Atlantic Isconsin Minnesota Lower Lakes Chicago Nebraska

Observations Elsewhere Nine Notes From P I

Observations from P I report nine items recorded elsewhere. Each note captures external findings with brief factual lines noting locations dates and sources. The fragment supports a compact ledger of external observations without narrative expansion.

Steamers Arrived in Major Ports May 3 to May 8 1900s

A list of steamers arriving at Boston New York Philadelphia Montreal Glasgow Liverpool London and Yokohama with departure ports including Hull Liverpool Hamburg Havre Philadelphia and New York. Vessels include Britannic Moravia City of Chester Orinoco La Bretagne Amsterdam and others arriving between May 3 and May 8.

Boston Martello Hull Eng James Turple Baltimore Rossmore Liverpool New York Britannic Amsterdam Moravia Hamburg Umbria Bothula City of Chester la Bretagne Havre Newsminster Orinoco Bermuda Philadelphia Pennsylvania Montreal Warwick Glasgow Palermo Avonmouth Bombay Gerona Shichis Philadelia Victoria Mount Hebron London Palestine Bede Livepool Lake Huron Deptford Mineola Kinsale Iowa Lizard Bergenland Utopia Yokohama Oceanic San Francisco Hong Kong Parthia Vancouver Isle of Wight Amalfi Etruria Newark Hotterdam Dartal

Sailed Steamers Headed for New York from European Ports

Loxpon May 4 reports steamers Wyoming and Servia departed for New York from Queenstown and Rotterdam. Also listed are ships from Amsterdam bound for New York, with May dates indicated.

Loxpon Wyoming Servia Queenstown New York Rotterdam Amsterdam

Desperate Man in Medford Shot by Police

William Phelan, known for prior trouble, fired on Cornelius Manning, then attacked Chief Holmes and Officer Ewell with a knife in Union Street tenement. Holmes and Ewell returned fire. Phelan died from neck and groin wounds. An autopsy will follow. Holmes and Ewell placed on temporary leave pending inquiry.

Meprorp William Phelan Cornelius Manning Phelan Manning Swan Union Streets Holmes Ewell Union Street Poraersus

Value of Its Work to Society An Anniversary Exercises at Trinity Church

The Boston North End Mission marked its twenty second anniversary at Trinity Church with Mayor Hart presiding. Speakers urged aggressive urban mission work for women children and men, stressing simplicity and the need to prevent poverty and vice. Visionaries cited college settlements abroad and in Boston and urged every person to share their faith to save a soul.

Charles G. Ames Church of the Disciples North End J. W. Hamilton Music Hall John Kemp Springfield Harvard Athletic Association Chauvey Hall School Beacon Park Mission Church Trinity Church Boston North End Hart Russell Sturgis North Street Mt. Hope Lilue United States Lord Keaconsfield Brooks Oxford Cambridge London New York Boston

Crusaders Against Saloons Arrested in Missouri

Twenty one women and one man were arrested at Lathrop Missouri yesterday as crusaders against liquor saloons. John Murray of Providence was stabbed by two Italians after a quarrel. The American squadron of evolution now a bare waters has been ordered to Brazil. Farmers Alliance of Texas started in 1887 with $500000 capital now has only $40000 in property. Farmers who contributed will investigate and sue for $250000 allegedly squandered. Shreveport river rise signals more damage. Vicksburg mayor urges government aid from Secretary Proctor.

Lathrop John Murray Providence Guarre Berae Waters Brazil Farmers’ Alliance of Texas Shreveport Vicksburg Miss Proctor

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