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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1890
Page
8
An advertising claim details a non quack tonic said to cure nerve troubles headaches insomnia and dyspepsia. The formula is attributed to a well known physician and touted as a mental and physical health renewing invigorant for the overworked and disease wasted system.
In a noisy session the General Court postponed action on the caucus reform measure until Monday after Republican opposition dominated debate. Democrats backed reform while Republicans argued caucuses should persist in Boston to highlight party purity. House also considered a Homeopathic Hospital appropriation with broad support though some members opposed.
Bills reported in the House propose establishing trial justices fees and amending sewer assessment levies for fairer charges, plus measures for fire prevention and life preservation at state hospitals and asylums for the insane.
In the senate reports a committee finds it inexpedient to authorize fraternal beneficiary groups to pay sick and disability benefits from benefit fund assessments, with deductions from mature certificates. Dissent from Representative Baker noted. Also, leave to withdraw petition by American Legion of Honor to finish guarantee fund accumulation and distribution. Taxation reform mentions Governor's message on inequities. Bills reported include assessment insurance, savings banks investing in Maine Central railroad first mortgage bonds, Chelsea Yacht Club clubhouse near Chelsea bridge in Mystic River. House bills on school attendance and Plummer Farm School boys removal were assigned for Monday. Fire marshal salary bill postponed to Tuesday and Harvard bridge bill to Thursday.
The librarian announced total volumes 28 841 with a gain of 620 volumes and 19 pamphlets. Total circulation 9 970 including periodicals. President Edward J. Lowell requested the treasurer present accounts showing receipts 243 438 and expenditures 238 449, leaving a 4 989 balance. Trustees elected for the year include Henry G. Denny Thornton K. Lothrop Edward J. Lowell Francis Minot John Ropes Frederick Shattuck George Shattuck Howard Stockton Henry W. Williams Roger Wolcott secretary Samuel Shaw treasurer D Waldo Salisbury.
Funeral services for the late Moses B Wildes were held at Emanuel Church Newbury street yesterday afternoon at 11 o clock. The service was conducted by Rev Leighton Parks with a solemn Episcopal rite. The remains were interred in the family lot at Mt Auburn. Many mercantile and social friends attended including A W Spencer Oliver Stevens James Denne Colonel Samuel Hatch E Jones Andrews William Kidd John Mack C S Lewis and William B Smart. Floral offerings from the Suffolk Club and other friends were described as very beautiful.
The article argues that natural mineral waters surpass artificial versions and promotes the Saratoga Kissingen Spring. It invites inspection of the water and bottling methods at the spring in Saratoga, where visitors may sample water and question the superintendent about production details.
In Lynn on May 9 the Knights of Labor and B G Patten & Co. near a settlement as talks extend three hours. Patten aims to keep details private while hints suggest a near resolution. Separate reports from New Haven and Brockton cover mason and carpenter strikes, wage demands, and union aid with ongoing work stoppages and organized relief.
Governor Brackett heard arguments in the W H Vinal extradition case arising from claims of publishing injurious articles about Lamson Consolidated Store Service Company. Defense contended the alleged crime is not recognized by common law or state law, with obstruction by Boston indictment plans.
The Appalachian Club met last evening at the Technology Institute hall to hear Rev. W. F. Dusseautt discuss the White Mountains of New Hampshire with scenic views by the Camera Club. After the talk several new members were elected including Miss Charlotte Hall, Miss Anne Barton, Miss Angie Nutter, Miss Lina Weld, Mr William Church, and Miss O Frederica Dabney.
The American Statistical Association held its quarterly meeting at the Institute of Technology Room 15. President Walker presided as Carroll D. Wright spoke on "The Body of Statistics in Italian Universities." Davis R. Deevey presented "State Censuses Since 1880" figures. Walter C. Wright reviewed "The Fall in the Rate of Interest" and President Walker closed with the eleventh census explanation.
Eliza O'Brien a 13 year old from North Woburn shows hydrophobia symptoms after a dog bite about a year ago. Dr J P Bixby Dr George P Barnett and Dr J M Harlow attend as physicians monitor the case with care. Meanwhile local ads note store fire clearance at Hagop Bogigian Co and Hood Sarsaparilla promotion.
The New Yorks toppled the Bostons 4 2 at Brotherhood Park in the opening Players' League game as Crane’s wild pitching hurt Boston. A separate Polo Grounds NL game saw New York win 16 8 with Rusie yielding six hits and stellar defense. In Philadelphia, Gleason shut down Brooklyn as Philadelphia won 6 1 in the Phillies first home appearance, Corkhill and Burke starfielding.
Cincinnati batters Holliday and Hecker lead a 10 to 5 victory as Kelly and Laroque shine on defense. Duryea and Keenan start, Daniels finishes on the mound for Pittsburgh. crowd of about 1400 endures threatening skies with two hours to game time.
Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 5 to 2 as Van Haltren Ward and Bauer deliver key hits and Buffinton misplays a ball. Buffinton Grose batteries. Van Haltren Cook Larned batters produce two base hits. Mulvey Farrar Orr steal bases. Phila errors aid the decisive inning.
Scores from American Association and Atlantic Association games show Syracuse Rochester and Brooklyn Baltimore results. Multiple tilts postponed yesterday due to rain including Players League in Cleveland Chicago and Toledo Columbus events.
W. P. Stevens in Forest and Stream surveys recent yacht builds and the coming season. He notes limited new racers, ongoing improvements in small fleets, and a shift toward steam power. He points to Clara and the forties as prevailing forces and outlines New York Yacht Club rule changes and recent yacht sales and launches.
Dr M W Gray of Cave Spring Ga reports perfect success using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for habitual sick headache. Prescott House in Lynn is open for the season with marine views and excellent bathing and boating facilities under Mrs F H Gould in a well kept, homelike establishment.
Bishop William Taylor arrives from Africa and preaches at Tremont Street and People's Church next Sunday. The Second Church marks Rev Edward A Horton’s third pastorate anniversary on May 23 with a reception and music. Russell Harrison attends a Boston Theatre performance of The Silver Falls. George Kennan’s final lecture of the season at Dudley Street Opera House discusses Russian exile mining at Kara. W S Haven to address young men at the Boston Y M C A. Eastern A C A meet site change from Haggett's Pond to Tynge's Pond draws mixed sentiment as Lowell campers may lose Boston attendance. Henry Stevens to discuss knot tying at Puritan Canoe Club.
The list catalogs morning and afternoon services across Boston churches and associations. Includes Arlington Street Church led by Rev. Brooke Horford at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Boston Y.M.C.A. at 9:15 a.m. Sunday school, 4 p.m. youth address by Rev. Haven, musical solos, and reception committee hours. Also notes Union lecture by Prof. H. G. Mitchell on Jerusalem, Disciples Church, Christadelphian Bible lecture, Emmanuel Church, and other congregations with service times and committee details.
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