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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1899

Page

2

Deafness Cured for Gardiner Woman by Boston Doctor

Mrs. F L McGowan of South Gardiner Maine, long deaf in the right ear, receives a free treatment from Dr. Wilson at 18 Boylston street Boston. After a half hour, her ear regains hearing enabling her to hear loud conversation, amid reports of X-ray exhibits and free Tuesday evening lectures by the National Association of Physicians and Surgeons.

F. L. McGowan South Gar-diner National Association of Physicians and Surgeons Wilson Owever Association Boylston Street

Plan of Gen Otis Coordinates Southern Army Actions

Washington reports continued rebel demonstrations south of Manila provoke no fear among War Department officials. Otis aims to keep the southern force separate, defend, and starve it into submission as Lawton’s Laguna de Bay expedition secures water works and blocks northern rebels. The brigades of Ovenshine and Hall total about 4000 men, with Ninth and Twelfth Infantry arriving in Manila. Malate and San Pedro Macata serve as key outposts guarding the water works.

Washington Manila War Department Ovenshine Hlall Andourteenth Idaho California Dyer Hawthorne Hall Seventeenth Wyoming Lawton Laguna de Bay MacArthur Otis Aguinaldo Malate San Pedro Macata

McPartland Knocks Out Bennett in Eleventh at Broadway Club

New York May 25.10 McPartland of this city knocked out Jack Bennett of McKeesport Penn in the eleventh round of a bout set for twenty five rounds. The weigh in at 182 pounds, betting 2 to 1 favored McPartland. Early rounds featured exchanges with McPartland scoring a sharp left on Bennett’s eye and a bloodied cut. In the third Bennett sidestepped a rush as McPartland floor, then Bennett landed a right on the chin. Fourth round saw McPartland target the body, Bennett seeking the head. Fifth round ended with Bennett knocked down after a left upper cut near the heart as he left himself open. Bennett’s seconds carried him to his corner and he was unable to leave the ring for five minutes. Preliminary bouts followed with Danny McBride defeating Andy Cuneo in the third round, while Sid Thomas was disqualified for rule violations, giving Needham the victory.

New York McPartland Jack Bennett McKeesport Penn Broadway Athletic Club McPatland Bennett Danny McBride Andy Cuneo

Columbia Well Advanced in Bristol Preparations

Rels Mays reports progress on the Columbia with an expected launch within a month. Bronze plates will be fitted, decks started next, and Oregon pine planking planned. spars delay from Boston. The new boat will draw about twenty feet with 3392 feet more than the old Defender.

Bristol Columbia Boston

Balance and debt dispute quoted in Philadelphia North American

The Philadelphia North American records a exchange where Crags questions Simpets about balance and debt. Butts replies that lacking balance means no draw on it for owing him. The brief dialogue centers on financial tension and implied obligations.

Simpets Butts Philadelphia

MacArthur advances to San Fernando amid insurgent evacuation

Major-General MacArthur's division moved into San Fernando today finding the town evacuated by insurgents who left a small detachment to cover their retreat by train. Lawton remains quartered at Balinac. Insurgents south of Afani attacked Brigadier-General Ovenshine's line last night, failed to break through, and opened heavy musketry on the Fourth Infantry.

Manila MacArthur San Fernando Lawton Balinac Afani Ovenshine Maiali Idaro California San Pedro Magali Antonio Luna Santo Tomes Ines Santo Fomas

War Department reports San Tomas casualties and captures

The War Department lists casualties at San Tomas including one officer and four enlisted men killed and twenty-two enlisted men wounded, with some officers among the wounded. It also notes large captures of rice 159,000 bushels and 200 tons of sugar at Balnag and substantial subsistence values, plus insurgents burning San Tomas and San Fernando.

Washington War Department Marian San Tomas Tageart Kansas Funsion Lawton Balnag Malolos San Fernando

Boxing Gossip Sparks Lightweight Title Fight Talk

The Erne McFadden bout at Lenox A C fans hope to settle the lightweight crown with Le Vigne still widely recognized as champion. Other notes cover Carl Garrard seeking new challengers after war service, Billy Woods organizing a Butte athletic club, and local Boston bouts featuring Paddy Fenton and John Bell against Wyse rivals.

Frank Erne George McFadden Lenox A. C LeVigne Erne McFadden Jesuh Meladden Lavigne Colorado Athletic Club Greenwood Athletic Club Marty McCue New York Joe Cain Brooklyn Tommy White West McCue Mame Rank Garrard Garrard Billy Woods Boston Butte Mon Athleticc Club Woods Woscds Stanley Byers W. A. Pierce Baxter Murray J. Ff Chicago Paddy Fenton St. John New England Fenton Dan S Dttlejohn John Bell Jimmy Ryan Wast

Honest Labor and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises

A vintage ad style piece extols honest toil and robust blood, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s medicine. It recounts testimonials about leg sores, cripples, old age recovery, and dyspepsia, naming individuals from Conn, Ind, Mass, and N Y and locations to bolster the claim.

Hood Louisa Mason Court Street Lowell Mass

Century Riders Confer Open Meeting of Asseniive Club

The first open gathering of the Century Road Club members was held last evening at the Metropolitan Wheelmen’s house to discuss organization matters and set future steps for the group.

Asseniive Getts Division Century Road Clile Metropolitan Wheelmen Stare Cen

Businesslike Uncle Prefers Postum Food Coffee Affects Health

A Baltimore reader describes an uncle troubled with dyspepsia who prefers Postum Food Coffee over real coffee. After trying the Postum, he reports no after-sensation and praises the beverage as a healthful stimulant.

Unelo Postum Jno. Legg, Jr Bolton St Baltimore

Century Riders Gather for Open Ride Ahead of May 14

Large turnout of riders attends meeting with calls to pressure the national road records committee. Secretary Pease urged to press President Maze and Chairman Mace to address the Boston century event. Plans for open century May 14 discussed with book checks at Arlington and several city locations. About twenty riders from Haverhill Lowell Chelsea Waltham Norwood and Brookton expected to join Boston riders for a record crowd.

Turion Harry W. Knights National C. St. Cy Arlington City Hall Square Lynn Wenham Rowley Watt Taveern Newburyport Haverhill Lowell Chelsea Waltham Norewood Sroackton Boston

Douglas Falls to Dwyght in Crescent Club Semi Final

Amos J. Dwyght of the New Haven Golf Club defeated amateur champion Finlay S. Douglas 2 up in the Crescent Athletic Club tournament semi finals after two 18 hole rounds. Douglas won his morning match 2 up over Compton while Chadwick beat Clark 8 up and 2 to go. The afternoon saw Dwyght conquer Brandreth after 19 holes and move on to the final.

New York Finlay S. Douglas Crescent Athletic Club Amos J. Dwyght New Haven Golf Club Douglas Compton Worcester Chadwick Powelton Clark Dyker Alvadon Dwyeght Brandreth Poughkeepsie Dwyvght A Moorehead Pittsburg Sowns Ora Dwyeht Pitnhing Dweraht Davveht Dwyerht

Corot painting "La Toilette" sets auction record in Paris

The painting titled La Toilette by noticed artist Corot sold at public auction for 387000 francs in Paris on May 3. The work shows a young nymph on a mossy rock by a pool with a maid placing pearls and a distant reader woman. The price is record high for a Corot at public sale. The piece was from the Duncan collection.

Paris Corotaia Duncan Collec

Corot paintings sold at Desfosses palace auction in Paris

The Desfosses palace on Rue de Galilee held an auction of fifty paintings including Corots among ninety four works and three duets. Admirers in London and Paris noted the high price of Corot's Aut in Toilette at about 1306. Napoleon I era parvenu Victor Desfosses owned the collection with gallery in Paris near the Trocadero, showcasing a palace of art and crystal chandeliers.

London Paris Hite Victor Des Bondon St. Clermain Napoleon M. Desfosses Rue de Galilee Trocadero Seevern Ears Jarce USA Louvre Phan Cryvstal Shiminat

Notable French Collector Showcased in Auction Catalogue

A renowned French collector, praised for a toilet scene as a pinnacle work, built a gallery with pieces by de Lallemand, Raphael, and Lucien Simoly that fascinated Paris. He delighted in sharing his treasures with students and patrons, a hospitality later chronicled by Georges Lafenestre in the auction catalogue preface.

France de Ae ‘Lenner Raffaelli Lucien Simoly Paris Georges Lafenestre

Sail Asea Rule Sparks Yacht Racing Debate Across Clubs

Letters to the editor criticize a new Yacht Racing Association rule restricting sail area arguing it unfairly burdens heavier boats and favors lighter craft. The author notes Boston area clubs and upcoming races may defect to own rules, signaling a potential split in Massachusetts yacht racing circles.

Opros Camnca Wiett Ed Chisit South Boston Mosquio Quincey Vashtlab de Petale Portamine Macseachusetts

Sailboat class limits discussed by yacht officials

In an interview with the Vanting Authority All Aa Biss secretary Roo As of Massachusetts says cabin class sail and ballast limits will remedy themselves and satisfy all. He notes four unrestricted classes minimize objections. John Donahue buys Ruth from ex President Cleye Lund. Charles J. Ryder buys Myrtle. Lamont undergoes alterations. Cortona is being fitted. F Plant's Ingomar sails from Key West to join Boston festivities.

All Aa Biss Roo Massachi John Donahue South Boston Y Cleyee Lund Ruth Charles J. Ryder Myrtle A. Shuman Lamont G. F. Wright Cortona F. Plant Plant Steamship Company South Boston U. S New House Ingomar Boston Key West

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