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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1898

Page

2

Munyon Co Advertises Cure Claims At Tremont Temple

An advertisement touts Munyon's medical system claiming cures for asthma chronic rheumatism and nervous diseases. It cites testimonials from residents of Somerville Charlestown and Cambridge and notes open hours at Tremont Temple with remedies sold at druggists.

Nelson Trafalgar Tneyland Munyon Co America Europe M. Meyer Baldwin St Cambridge Mass Munyon

Reserves Leave Minnesota Niavy Brigades Members Return Home

Massachusetts Naval Brigade members aboard the Minnesota depart after a week on duty. Fifteen from the Lyon division and twenty three from New Bedford head home on twenty four hours notice. The group expresses mixed feelings over delays in fitting out the mosquito fleet and recalls New Bedford’s earlier ovation.

Massachusetts Naval Brigade Minnesota All River Springfield Lyon New Bedford Navy Department Boston

Reserves on Lehigh U S Regular Service Ceremony at Charlestown Navy Yard

At Charlestown Navy Yard a mass muster formed the Massachusetts Naval Reserves into the regular service for the monitor Lehigh. Lieutenant Henry Minnet was reassigned to the Viking. Lieutenant Foster takes over at Gloucester recruiting. The deserter John Gleason from the Wabash was dishonorably discharged amid an orderly, public ceremony.

Charlestown Navy Yard Henry Minnet Wabash Viking Brooklyn Navy Yard Foster Gloucester Massachusetts Naval Lehigh Patrick Kennedy Navy Yard Minnet New York Enterprise Department Washington Peck Long Massachusetts Naval Reserves League Island Navy Yard Sturdy Bancroft Secretary Long John Gleason Navy Gleason Bates Water Street Lebanon Master-nat-Arms Bates

First Heavies Sworn In at Fort Warren

Lieutenant Weaver administered the oath of allegiance to the First Regiment M V M at Fort Warren yesterday morning. The unit becomes regulars with 872 men ready to serve Uncle Sam until hostilities end. Colonel Pfaff will hold a general muster today to finalize rolls for forwarding to Washington.

Weaver Fort Warren Uncle Sam Pfaff Fort Washington

New York Disbands Thirteenth Regiment in May Orders

Governor Black issues morning orders in Albany directing the Twenty-second Regiment under Colonel Franklin Bartlett to Hempstead to confront the Thirteenth Regiment of Brooklyn. The Twenty-second replaces the Thirteenth, and a new battalion is to be formed from the remaining Thirteenth men in camp at Hempstead.

New York

Daly Knocks Out Baty in Twenty Round Marathon

In Buffalo on May 9 the Olympic A. C. drew a large crowd for a twenty-round match between Jim Daly and Jack Baty, both local contenders. Daly was counted out after a fifth round knockdown when a left hook felled him, and Goldstein defeated Lemon in a separate twelve-round prelim.

Buffayi Olympic A. C Jim Daly Jack Baty Daly Hymie Goldstein Buffalo Harry Lemon Niagara Falls Goldstein

Harbor War Notes on Transfer of Troops and Steamers

The Navy may buy steamers Boston and Yarmouth to move troops from Tampa to Cuba within days. Eight Tampa steamers are ready, fourteen needed. foreign vessels likely. Yarmouth crew says Boston could fetch $300,000. Other ships eyed include Prince Edward, St Croix, Halifax, and transports from Philadelphia and New York routes. Meanwhile schooner Rebecca A Taulane damaged Scorpion off Old Point, Va. and valued about $100. Dominion Coal Company has re-

Tampa Cuba Navy Department Boston Yarmouth N. S Prince Edward St. Croix Halifax Philadelphia New York Central India Rebecca A. Taulane C. and J. F. Baker Norfolk Hillsboro N. B Scorpion Old Point Dominion Coal Company

The Selfish Brain and the Cure for Stomach Upheaval

A Quincey inspired piece argues the brain consumes stomach blood, causing dyspepsia in clever people. It cites sedentary life and stress as causes, then promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a stimulant to aid digestion and improve gastric juice secretion and blood flow.

de Quincey Alexander Pope

Montreal Firm Refuses Coal Sale for Spain Amid War Tensions

The company, based in Montreal with Hub residents among its principal officers and largest stockholders, says it will not sell coal directly or indirectly for Spaniards. 10 000 tons were to be delivered at Cape Breton. War scare unlikely to disrupt excursion steamers to local resorts. schedules are being arranged for a busy season.

Cape Breton England Montreal

No Portuguese Jubilee Observed by Boston Societies

Portuguese societies in Boston decided not to celebrate yesterday the 400th anniversary of the discovery of India. They deemed public festivities inappropriate amid wartime tensions between the United States and Spain, noting friendly relations with Portugal.

Boston India United States Spain

War notes on fraternal and religious groups aiding enlistment

Defender Lodge 280 of the NEO P voted to cover dues and assessments for members who enlist or volunteer. Congregation Kenesseth Israel resolved members who enlist will retain congregation membership and receive 100 dollars at enlistment with family support. Commonwealth Lodge 81 IL CO B A will keep in good standing members who go to the front.

Defender Lodge Congregation Kenesseth Israel Commonwealth Lodge IL. CO. B. A

Fire at Otis Street woodwork shop destroys building

A second arson attempt at Otis Kimball & Son's novelty factory on Otis street Somerville succeeded this morning burning the wooden structure nearly completely. The first attempt weeks earlier left the building badly damaged. Firemen arrived after a 12 oclock report. Fireman Walter Young was crushed under his engine while responding.

Otis Street Somerville Otis Kimball & Son Walter Young Steamer 2

Spain Faces War Unity Call as Sagasta Speaks

Madrid premier Sagasta tells Morning Post interview Spaniards must unite to defend honor and sovereignty after US war claims. He blames insufficient forces, criticizes opposition for paralyzing effort, and warns war harms all, while seeking peaceful resolution if possible.

London Madrid Morning Post Senor Sagasta Manila Spain United States Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Peninsula

Gladstone Alive Rumor Disproven by Latest Advice

London May 9 reports Hawarden dispatches say Herbert Gladstone expects to leave tonight. The update denies an earlier afternoon newspaper claim that Mr Gladstone had died.

London Hawarden Herbert Gladstone Gladstone

Breakfast. Flaked Rice Promises Healthier Nourishment

A claim extols flaked rice as the healthiest food and life giving nourishment, surpassing the value of two pounds of the best meat in a single package.

Invasion plan for Cuba hinges on Sampson victory

Washington May 9 The plan for an invasion of Cuba with 5000 men was premature and undecided. Miles opposed it from the start. The outcome now rests on Sampson finding or destroying the Spanish fleet or weakening San Juan defenses. A landing could target Mariel or Matanzas with rail and road routes, forming a crescent approach to Havana and cutting relief.

Washington Cuba Spain Miles Sampson San Juan War Department Mariel Havana Matanzas

Riots and Fire Battles Across Italian Cities

In Rome and Milanco a mob rioted with armed clashes and burning debris. Troops repelled barricades on roofs mientras. Estimates speak of up to 1000 wounded and nearly 300 dead as Red Cross responders aided the injured. Violence spread to Genzano and Postedera with looting and killings.

Via Somtraire Via Torino Genzano Postedera Pica Rome Milanco Red Cross Society Turin

Flag Raising At Boston Traveler Building Event

Thousands gather on Washington Street to cheer references to Dewey Manila Porto Rico and Old Glory as the Boston Traveler building unfurls a giant American flag. Henry O Meara reads a special poem. Speakers include F Fitzgerald J A Conry T A Mullen W Berwin and others. The Naval Brigade Band performs as travel halts in the dense crowd.

Boston Traveler Washington Street Dewey Manila Porto Rico Old Glory Naval Brigade Band America Henry O’meara Typn John A. Kelcher Mn. F. Fitzgerald Massachsetts Joseph A. Conry Board of Aldermen Thomas A. Mullen William Berwin Scott IF. Hershey Presbyterian Divine Gethie John Cummins Roslindale Torrey Wardner The Traveler George T. Richardson John Drohan

American Wringer Co Advertises Repair Service

For repair work wringer rolls stamped American Wringer Company Ware ranted are the best All kinds of wringers and sweepers repaired Write or telephone and we will call for and deliver without extra charge The American Wringer Co.

American Wringer Company The American Wringer Co

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