Boston Clinic offers painless cure for piles and fistula at reduced prices
The Boston Clinic at 74 Boylston Street announces ninety day treatment plans to cure piles and fistula for people unable to pay standard rates. They claim rapid, bloodless cures with no knife, no ether, and no detention from business, citing multiple testimonials and offering appointments from 10 to 4.
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Boston
J. J. W. Daily
Boston Clinic
Boylston Street
J. E. Patrick
Tremont St
Allen Woods
Florence St
Somerville
Mary E. Harrisan
Shawmut Ay
dJilia A. Vaughn
Madison St
Highlands
West End Carpenters Protest Transportation and Schedule Rules
Carpenters in the West End road building department allege bias as they lack free transport tickets like shop carpenters painters and plumbers. They must walk or pay fares to reach Lenox street for wages while other workers receive tickets. A rule grants tickets only during first three days after job transfers, disadvantaging steady workers. They also shifted from nine to ten hour days, increasing work hours without perks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Department
West End Road
Lenox Street
Bank Failures Hit Chicago Indianapolis and Wilmington
In Chicago the Columbian National Bank suspended operations with deposits of 1.4 million and 1 million in capital amid rumors of trouble with small country banks. Indianapolis followed as Capital National Bank closed, tied to the Chicago Chemical National failure and a 100000 debt, with Premier steel works paper in its assets. Wilmington also reported R R Robinson and Co bankers and brokers collapsing, liabilities about 300000 and assets near 100000, with sheriff seizure of property.
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Chicago
Columbian National Bank
Insurance Exchange
Indianapolis
Capital National Bank of
South Meridian Street
Chemical National Bank of Chicago
Premier Steel Works
Wilmington Brokers
Wilmington
R. R. Robinson & Co
Suit Over The Trolley Infringement vs Winchester Line
A major suit for infringement and damages has been filed against the Winchester Avenue West Haven electric road and the Westinghouse entities in Pittsburg and New York. The Thomson Houston Electric Co. initiates the action seeking to restrain use of the trolley and claims substantial damages. Damages are stated at about half a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Winchester Avenue
West Haven
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
New York
Betts, Atterbury, Hede & Betts
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Winchester & West Haven Road
Alva Yachtwreck Nears Final Collapse After Explosions
Captain Van Sant of Kelley and Van Sant says 500 pound charges were set yesterday and 800 pounds today to blast the sunken yacht Alva. Only shallow spots remain, with depths 17 19 and 20 feet. A half ton of dynamite remains for tomorrow before a possible week delay for more explosives.
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Chatham
van Sant
Kelley & van Sant
Atlantic City
N. J
Alva
Fire destroys boarding house. two men burned
Fire at a Main street boarding house in New Rochelle destroys the building. Matthew O’Brien dies after awakening residents. William Whalen is fatally burned and likely to die. Fire started in a restaurant on the first floor around 3 o clock.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Matthew O’brien
William Whalen
Graham
Main Street
O'Brien
Whalen
Inheritance Tax Repeal Debated by Legislature
The 1891 collateral inheritance tax law faces repeal as lawmakers and probate officials argue enforcement is unclear and unfair. Elijah George urges a dedicated official to investigate estates and standardize taxation across probate offices. Supporters say a proper enforcement mechanism could justify the tax.
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Elijah George
Treasury
The Great Brooklyn Handicap Starters Listed
The Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend May 15 will feature Lamplighter and a strong field including Pickpocket Banquet Raceland Leona well Cha rade Alonzo Judge Morrow Russell Mars Lamplighter Diablo Two Bits Kingston among others. Jockeys named for each candidate include Midgley Garrison Lambley Doggett Taylor Covington and Simms.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend
N. Y
Lamplighter
Brown & Rogers
W. C. Daly
M. F. Dwyer
Kingston
Judge Morrow
Raceland
Terrifier
Leonawell
Midgley
Banquet
Garrison
Jimmie Lambley
Lambley
Doggett
Charade
Taylor
Covington
Russell
Littlefield
Simms
Diablo
Taral
The Horse Market Opens Spring Auction Season Broadly
Buyers show strong demand for high bred stock as Messrs Walker and Colman & Son report large sales and fair prices. Kentucky stock and driving horses fetch healthy sums while planned sales include carloads from Indiana Iowa and Illinois with hundreds of horses set to cross the block tomorrow.
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Messrs
Walker
Aldrich Brothers
Nashville
Tenn
Colman & Son
Kelley & Co
O. A. Houghton
O. A. Kelley & Co
Worcester
Welch & Hall
Illinois
Iowa
Brockway
Indiana
Kansas
Snow
Kentucky
Connecticut
Isburgh & Co
Harris & Co
Joseph Francis Inventor Dies at Otsego Lake New York
Joseph Francis, noted inventor born in Boston in 1801, died at Otsego Lake, New York. His early talent showed with a Massachusetts Mechanics' Institute prize for a fast row boat at age 18. He created a circular yacht, double-joint row lock, and a military hood for soldiers and received honors abroad, including the order of St Stanislaus and a gold snuff box from Napoleon III.
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Joseph Francis
Otsego Lake
N. Y
Boston
Massachusetts Mechanics’ Institute
Francis
St. Stanislaus
Napoleon III
France
Death of Bijou Theatre attaché Follansbee at 53
Harvey N. Follansbee longtime Bijou Theatre attaché dies suddenly at his Dorchester home from heart disease aged 53. Former Boston policeman injured on duty and later served at City Hall. veteran of the Civil War with the Eleventh Massachusetts Regiment. He also once treasurer of the Boston Police Relief Association.
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Harvey N. Follansbee
Bijou
Milton Avenue
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Boston
Boston Policees Relief Association
A Pious War Over Reformed Catholic Mission Politics
In a Criminal Court hearing President Elias Brewer faced assault and battery charges from Rev. George Ringrose after an election night clash at a church meeting. Ringrose testified Brewer grabbed him and threw him, while Evangelist James Armstrong described Brewer’s jostling and expulsion of Ringrose from the vestry.
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Elias Brewer
George Ringrose
Brewer
Ringrose
Allen
Reformed Catholic Church
James H. Armstrong
Lowell Dressmakers Arrested for Shoplifting in City
Lillie Holbrook and Mabel Jacobs of Lowell, two dressmakers, were arrested by Inspector Knox after attempting to lift about $30 worth of goods from Jordan, Marsh & Co. and Houghton & Dutton. They claimed lack of payment was a first-time act inspired by a Lowell contact.
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Lillie Holbrook
Mabel Jacobs
Lowell
Knox
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Houghton & Dutton’s
Holbrook
Lawrence Street
Tribute to Judge Burbank Memorial Meeting
Suffolk Bar members in South Boston gathered at the Dorchester and West Fourth streets courthouse for a memorial honoring the late Judge R I Burbank. Associate Justices Fallon and Noyes presided. Charles T Gallagher opened with a lengthy eulogy and unanimously adopted resolutions praising his career. Other speakers included James A McGeough, M J Creed, Henry F Naphen, Rodney Lund, John A Noonan and John F Cronan.
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Suffolk Bar
Boston
Court House
Dorchester
West Fourth Streets
R. I. Burbank
Joseph D. Fallon
Charles J. Noyes
Charles T. Gallagher
Burbank
James A. McGeough
M. J. Creed
Henry F. Naphen
Rodney Lund
John A. Noonan
John F. Cronan
Boston YMCA to Mark Twenty Fifth Anniversary
On Wednesday evening May 31 1893 the Boston Young Men's Christian Union will hold a reception at its rooms to celebrate twenty five years. It welcomes past and present members and friends during anniversary week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Counting Coupon Rollup Delays Election Count
The Post reports a variance between thermometer readings and coupon tallies as counters work through several hundred thousand guesses. Officials caution the count will take time with several thousand people awaiting results and a future notice of winners. Watch tomorrow for updates.
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Post
Among the Solons and Votes on Key Bills
The storage battery street railroad bill passed the House 106 to 76 with a reconsideration notice. The House opposed the probate judges pension bill. Governor Russell signed the World's Fair representation resolve. The party departs June 12 under Adjutant-General Dalton. The executive council counted seventh district votes and declared Dr. Everett winner by 34-point plurality.
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Battery Street
West End
Russell
Dalton
Dalton Will Have Charge of All Arrangements. the Executive Council
Everett
Veterans Celebrate One Hundred Sixth Anniversary Parade Banquet
The Fusilier Veteran Association marked its 106th anniversary with a parade and banquet. Members and staff assembled at 2:30 p m led by Major Snow, with the Lawrence Military Band, marching from the armory through Washington Street to the American House for dinner. The evening included a visit to the Columbia Theatre and a show at the Isle of Champagne with Sea brook and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fusilier Veteran Association
Lawrence
Final Licenses Granted Amid Local Complaints in Roxbury
Frank P. Darcy of 2346 Washington and 2 Zeigler streets, Roxbury, had his liquor selling permit granted after police commissioners found no grounds for denial. The license had been in abeyance due to neighborhood complaints and was approved following an investigation.
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Frank P. Darcy
Washington
Zeigler Streets
Roxbury
Darcy
Sullivan Freed After Murder Charge Declared Insufficient
Jennie Sullivan faced Judge Forsaith in Criminal Court on a murder by kick charge regarding Ann Coneron. Witnesses testified but no evidence showed Sullivan caused Coneron’s death, leading to Sullivan’s discharge from custody.
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Jennie Sullivan
Ann Coneron
Alpha Delta Phi Holds Sixty First Annual Convention in New York
The Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity begins its 61st annual convention in New York City with a morning business session led by Hon. Clarence A. Seward at the Masonic Temple and headquarters at the Gilsey House. A luncheon adjournment followed.
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New York
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Gilsey House
Masonic Temple
Clarence A. Seward
Fourth class postmasters appointed nationwide total 151
The post office department announced 151 fourth class postmasters appointed today. Of these 124 fill vacancies from resignations and death. Among named appointees are W. A. Starr at Tufts College Massachusetts Elliott Rich at Lakeside New Hampshire and J B Richards at Sutton New Hampshire.
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Washington
Tufts College
Mass
W. A. Starr
Lakeside
N. H
Elliott Rich
Sutton
J.B. Richards
Fire destroys Whittemore barn and house at Sturbridge
The Whittemore property at Sturbridge including a house and barn burned yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Whittemore, searching for eggs with a lantern, is believed to have accidentally started the blaze. Insurance covered the loss, estimated in the thousands.
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Worcester
William Whittemore
Sturbridge
Worcester Laborers End Strike at Goddard Stone Shop
Worcester May 11. Striking lasters gave in today and returned to work at Goddard Stone and Co. Their demand sought a year's price list.
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Worcester
Goddard, Stone & Co
Townsend the Crank Arraigned in Gladstone Plot Case
William Townsend, arrested on firing a pistol in Downing Street and suspected of plotting to kill Prime Minister Gladstone, was brought before Bow Street and arraigned on the pistol charge and a threatened letter to Gladstone. He was committed for trial after admitting authorship of the letter and presenting diary entries.
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London
William Townsend
Downing Street
Gladstone
Bow Street
Townsend
Queen Anne
Brighton
Salisbury
Balfour
Chamberlain
Lords
Mr. Gladstone
Two Men Die In Freight Train Wreck Near Walker's
A southbound Ohio River railroad freight train derailed twelve miles south of Parkersburg at Walker's. The wreck ignited oil from the cars, burning five oil cars, the caboose and two merchandise cars. Two men were killed, one burned beyond recognition, another fatally injured. Conductor George Ernst sustained serious injuries.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Walker’s
George Ernst
Expect Russian treaty arrives in Washington soon
May 11 reports indicate a Russian extradition treaty is expected in Washington by the next European mail. White House and State Department officials say rumors of its receipt are unfounded. The treaty’s promulgation is anticipated immediately after its arrival in routine business, with ratifications exchanged in Russia on April 26.
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Washington
Russia
White House
State Department
General Edward D. Townsend Dies in Washington After 47 Years of Service
General Edward D. Townsend former adjutant general of the army died at his Washington residence this morning. Appointed from Massachusetts in 1838 he served about forty seven years in the army and was twice breveted for faithful, meritorious and distinguished service.
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Washington
Edward D. Townsend
Massachusetts
Hall stands unveil new 1893 designs at Paine's
The article urges buyers not to use old patterns and to choose 1893 hall stand designs. It advertises a complete collection displayed at Paine's, 48 Canal Street, claiming no other local shop matches the selection.
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Paine’s
Canal Street
Osborne Defends Police Board Stewardship at Merchants Dinner
General Osborne answers critics as ex commissioner, officers Whiting, Lee and Clark hear his defense. He cites reduced liquor licenses from 1884 to 1888, higher city revenue, and improved police work including the signal system first tested in South Boston during 1887 rail strike. He denies partisan use of power and praises the board’s unified effort.
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Merchants’ Club
Parker House
Thomas N. Hart
Lemuel R. Hare
Whiting, Lee and Clark
Osborne
Board of Police
Commonwealth
Robinson
Law and Order
Scylla
Charybdis
Boston
Norman Street
Cobb
South Boston Railroad
Republican Party
Mr. Whiting
Mr. Lee
Reece
Captain Clark
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Brookline
County of Norfolk
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Pleasant Street
David Sears
Sears
James W. Briggs
Norfolk
William I. Bowditch
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Suffolk
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Washington St
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Luther Stephenson
U Ss. Treasury Department
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Henry W. Sawtelle
M.H
U.S. Engineer Office
Fromence
Ala
Colbert Shoals Canal
Riverton
George W. Goethals
Corps of Engineers
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