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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1899

Page

2

Munyon Rheumatism Cure Claims Remarkable Cure

Miss S E Waugh and Mr J J Keefe praise Munyon's Rheumatism Cure citing dramatic relief and long lasting benefit after short use. Ad touts 25 cent vials and a 1.00 inhaler plus free medical advice from Munyon's institution and home correspondence options.

J. J. Keefe Prescott St Haverett Mass Munyon S. EK. Waugh Webster &St East Boston Munyen

Widow Aims for Damages After Beacon Street Crash

An amicable settlement ends rival claims of two widows of Nelson G. Eldridge who died when an electric car crashed on the Beacon street bridge Saturday night. Wife No 2 waives rights and won t contest Wife No 1 s name, while Wife No 1 seeks damages against the railroad. Funeral planned at the brother s Hardrow residence in Brookline with burial in Chatham.

Nelson G. Eldridge Beacon Street Bridge Eldridge Ieldridge Roxbury Hardrow Brookline Post Sterling Street Chatham

Mayors, Ministers Debate Somerville Cigarette Women

Somerville confronted by two young women seen smoking in Davis Square prompting sermons and talk of shaming punishments. Mayor Proctor, ministers, and residents weigh in as officials claim no local regulation exists and schools report no such behavior.

N. K. Fisk Broadway Methodist Church Davis Square Somerville Park Pew Boston Proctor Charlestown Post

Choate Praises Sampson and Dewey at Sailors Society

Ambassador Joseph H. Choate led the British and Foreign Sailors Society meeting praising American leaders. He cited Nelson as a great sailor and added that Dewey and Sampson stand beside him this past year. A McKinley letter thanked the sailors for their efforts and honored Anglo-Saxon ties.

London United States Joseph H. Choate British and Foreign Sailors’ Society Mr. Choate Nelson Dewey Sampson McKinley

Women and Cigarette Smoking Told by Two Young Women

Two young women recount their smoking habit formed after dinner party exposure. Bertha notes society’s double standard as women smoke in private yet avoid public view, while one speaker argues smoking is a matter of custom, not gender, comparing it to male smoking.

Somerville Southwick Bebe Bertha

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey touted as harmless stimulant

An old advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a government endorsed remedy for coughs colds influenza asthma and even pneumonia. It claims medical authorities approve its use and advises households to keep a bottle as a preventive treatment despite warnings about alcohol use in medicine.

Duffy

Rollins Dead After Farmyard Fight in Haverhill

John Rollins aged 55 died at Hale Hospital from a head wound inflicted by Fred Butler during a quarrel on Saturday at the Mill street dump. Butler, about 24, fled after the incident. he was said to have been arrested previously for theft. Mrs Guerney says Butler confessed to bloodied face and feared killing Rollins after Rollins insulted his sisters. Miss Jennie Butler notes a history of abuse claims and mental distress in Fred.

Haverhill John Rollins Hale Hospital Fred Butler Butler Rollins Mill Street M. FE. Guerney Jennie Butler Fred

Mystery of South Boston boy Georgie Hanson deepens

George FE Hanson, 12, vanished after leaving home for school Friday morning. He was last seen near 8:40 a.m. at 170 L Street, with nervous issues noted by family, a recent school reprimand, and a message to his mother from Lincoln School teacher Miss Josephine A Simonton.

Georgie Hanson Boston George FE. Hanson Wilbert N. Hanson L Street Lincoln School Josephine A. Simonton Quincey Georgic Miss Samonton

Howison at Morocco to Enforce U S Demands

May 8 in Tangier the U S cruiser Chicago arrived to back U S claims against Morocco. Read Admiral Howison and Consul-General Gunnere met with Morocco's foreign minister Sid Hamed Ben Musa to press the demands.

Tancgilicr Morocco United States Chicago Sultanate of Morocco Howison Gunnere Sid Hamed Ben Musa

Gill to Relieve Irish Tenants

In the House of Commons today, Gerald Balfour introduced a bill creating an Irish Department of Agriculture to improve land and relieve tenants. The measure aims to reform land use and offer tenant relief in Ireland.

London House of Commons Gerald Balfour Ireland Department of Agriculture

Itching Piles Cure Promoted by Dvyons Ointment

An advertisement claims itching piles can be cured with Dyvon's Ointment offering instant relief and permanent cure. The product is advertised at 50 cents and available at any drug store.

Dyvon

Archbishop Ireland Praises Joan of Arc in Orleans Celebration

In Orleans on May 8 a large crowd heard Archbishop Ireland extol Joan of Arc and France in a French language oration at the cathedral. The day featured sunrise gun salute, bells, a 500-strong cantata, a Te Deum, and a torchlight procession with officials, troops, and civic groups.

Orleans Ireland Joan of Arc France United States Delagatte Versailles Tournelles

Growl Till Fighting At Malabon Front Heroic American Soldier

May 8 report describes American troops at Malabon where a sergeant famed as a chronic growler is wounded after leading a charge. Engineers repair a destroyed bridge under fire while hospital trains move wounded to Manila. English German and Spanish observers praise the soldiers fortitude and cheerfulness.

Malabon UAVO General Field Hospital Calooeza Manila General Hospital Caloocan

Inquiry Into Clergy Overuse of Lights and Incense

An inquiry by the archbishops of Canterbury and York into the conduct of Rev. Edward Ram and Rev. Henry Westall over lights and incense in services opens a pivotal chapter in England's ritualistic controversy. The clergymen ignored their bishops’ admonitions and faced the self-constituted tribunal.

London Edward Ram Henry Westall Canterbury York England

Dowd Missing Father Sparks Roxbury Family Distress

Mrs Katie Dowd and her three young children on Old Whittier Street Roxbury plead for help as Timothy Dowd a stone mason remains missing since May 2 after leaving home at 6 a m. The distressed family fears foul play or a serious accident and appeals to the community for aid.

Katie Dowd Old Whittier Street Roxbury Timothy Dowd Timothy

A. W. Wheeler & Co Cushions Trade to Short Notice

Shunk manufacturers at 63 and 65 Hanover place advertise cushions and yacht bedding ready for order. Opposite the American House, the shop promotes prompt production and stock items for immediate delivery.

A.W. Wheeler & CO. Shunk Hanover Buesten

Appointed Officials and Lectures Board Actions Praised

The Board of Aldermen reviewed the advisory report on municipal lectures. It confirms 87 lectures with 18 000 attendees and notes audience quality. Thomas Dwight was named Public Library trustee. Joseph H O Neil and Edward H Dunn were named sinking funds commissioners.

Board of Aldermen Thomas Dwight The Public Library Joseph H. O'Neil Edward H. Dunn Louise S. O’brien Michael A. Kerrigan Joseph Lee Annie J. Quinn Lee Alderman Presho Quinn Board of Children’s Institute Alderman O'Toole Charles KE. Stratton Park Commissioners Stratton Henry Lee Quincy James M. Prendergast Board of Park Commissioners Prendergast James M. Prendergast & Co Bjoston Elevated Railroad Washington National Bank Tremont Council, R. of C Catholic Union West Concord Street Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Codman Franklin Fund Barry Galvin

Unique funeral plan for Hanover millionaire EK Y Perry

The late EK Y Perry, a Hanover millionaire, will have a nontraditional funeral from his home today. He rejected a professional undertaker and any formal service, asking 5 W Bailey to handle funeral duties and permitting only a few words from friends. Perry, one of the county’s wealthiest men, valued at over $1,000.40, invested across Boston ventures and local farm mortgages.

EK. Y. Perry Hanover W. Bailey Perry

Melrose Highlands Woman Dies in Tremont Temple

Mrs Carrie Buckman aged 63 of Melrose Highlands died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the Tremont Temple. Dr Sherman was unable to help. The body was sent to Tinkham's on Howard Street. Heart disease is believed to be the cause.

New Pneland Munyon Prof Carrie Buckman Melrose Highlands Tremont Temple Sherman Tinkham’s Howard Street

Chinese Protest Extension of Exclusion Act to Cuba

The Chinese legation in Washington protests to the State Department against extending the Chinese exclusion act to Cuba after a new executive order broadens U S immigration laws to Cuba and Puerto Rico. Attache Yung Kwai urges modification to avoid excluding Chinese citizens and cites friendship with the United States. Secretary Tay says the issue is under State Department consideration.

Washington State Department Cuba United States Porto Rico Yung-Kwai Legation America China Tay

City approves new theatre license and renovations

The Board of Police will grant a first and fourth class license to Pierce J. Grace & Co. for the Columbia Theatre and nearby buildings. Work will proceed rapidly with plans to open the new amusement by Sept 1 or sooner. Also noted are personnel changes in the U S marshal's office. Edward Harvey known as Old Man Hunt is a famed pickpocket captured last week.

Washington McKinley U. S. Grant Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Manila Virginia Hot Springs Board of Police Pierce J. Grace & Co Columbia Theatre Pierce McDonald United States Marshal’s Office George $. Glover Boston Benjamin P. Pickering Salem Edward Harvey Phil” Warren West

Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. Promotes New England Retail Business

Metropolitan Manufacturing Co. successor to American Wringer Co. outlines New England retail operations at 77-70 Franklin and 80 Arehst. Wringers, Mansles and Sweepers offered with repair specialty and prompt service. Telephone queue listed as Lestun 2670.

Metropolitan Manufacturing CO American Wringer Co New England Franklin Lestun

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