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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
5
Dr Bleyer says violet rays from electric light rejuvenate tissue and cure consumption. He reports animal tests, plant growth boosted by violet light, and claims human subjects improved. He argues high frequency vibration kills germs and that color waves restore health.
An heirs association led by George W Mills of United States Flour Milling Company in Chicago forms to reclaim a sixty acre New York and Brooklyn estate valued at 250 million formerly owned by Alexander Montgomery a Tory who fled New York during General Howe evacuation. Montgomery leased the property for ninety nine years and the heirs claim a twenty year grace period on their lien, with about 250 heirs scattered across Canada and the United States.
On the British schooner from Hamilton Bermuda two stowaways, Thomas Wathne and Thomas Bovinson, were found aboard and removed after the voyage prior to June 7. Captain McDade paid immigration fines, while the ship prepared to seek a new berth and the Canasta passenger steamer near Charlestown awaited. hucksters gathered for market cargo as fish prices held steady and ships moved in and out of Boston harbor.
A. C. H. PiGHIC and Mlaberdate division prepare for the first brand picnic at Lake Walden Grove on July 4. The committee aims for a grand event with games including football, a purling match, and races. Entries open to all Aemian with fees. contact Callaghan on Lawrence Street Cheyles Own for entries.
President Viisit of District Ninie announces notices to the Unifiers tied to West Cyntoil and Mining Cemiputi near Hid Poxas, the Cintrat Coap, and Southwestern Improvement mines. Work suspended Friday with ballots and meetings underway to inform local unions under jurisdiction. Ten to twelve men may be involved in the action.
Fragmented account describes Governor’s Island near Boston Harbor rocked by fire and siege rumors as Sergeant Neaves and family endure isolation. Captain Bragdon’s police patrols and looming feline menace feed tension amid detri mental fortifications and possible bombardment fears.
A brief note suggests trying a bottle of remedy after breakdowns caused by climate or excessive business toil. The fragment hints at a casual health tip without detailing specifics or outcomes.
The notice touts Duffy's Puye Malt Whiskey as a universal medicine promising improved strength and health. It asserts government and medical circles recognize it as the sole medicinal curative and urges the sick to use it as directed.
A police discussion hints at a quirky knot of local concerns. Citizens discuss cornering the fiddle string market using Wildcats intestines for bass viol and cello strings. Rumors swirl about Sergeant Neaves and a possible park-bound Castle Island switch to Governor's.
Opening of today's session at the George Wa Bierce trial sees defense counsel Heath move to discharge Pierce, arguing the box was left at an Boston express office and crime tied to another state. State attorney McCann contends the sender's intent and continuance until Teel received the whiskey. Judge Whitehouse overrules the motion, defense to present further insanity evidence.
The Springfield swindler Albert Preston faces a mounting case as police collect stronger evidence. Inspectors Abbott and Gilmore report forged checks passed on liquor dealers while posing as a Springfield Brewing Company agent. Three more dealers identify Preston, who remains jailed as trial nears.
The Ward 18 Colored Democratic Club held a rally at Wamphern Street with President Denn Ay Banks presiding. Speakers included Alessis, Btowart FE Tost, Todd, Barnett A J Inotntze, loosestow, Barnett, John R. Hoyt and others as they discussed the aldermanic district bill and its Democratic advantages. Fifteen new members were admitted and a canvassing committee reported many new names. The club planned a grand Democratic love feast on the work with leading party figures to attend and address. The club will carry work into the summer with an assessing committee aiding efforts.
Two men died and six others were seriously hurt when a trestle cut-off between Rock Point and Chewey for the Pittsburg & Western railroad collapsed during active construction by Drake & Stratton. Earth was being unloaded from railroad cars when the structure failed, sending cars into the ravine and causing a deadly wreck. The injured and deceased were transported to the city by special train.
Mays ti Chaves 4 Jid son, a builder, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York today listing debts of 200.80 with no assets.
The Industrial Commission heard its first witness in the Pennsylvania oil trust inquiry, James W. Lee accusing Standard Oil of extortionate price fixing. He argued trusts deprive competition, keep wages low, and favored foreign markets while harming local producers. He proposed criminal penalties for destructive competition and capping corporate capital to tighten controls.
The Ames estate will build a low structure theatre on Cliston street replacing the old Public Library, using part of the original building. Delays may occur but a next season opening is likely. Reports also outline a Globe Theatre site plan and a manager’s name soon.
The Standard Oil Company asks the Industrial Commission to delay hearings until fall due to John D Rockefeller's planned visit and other scheduling conflicts. The Sugar Trust probe may follow, delayed by Professor Jenks at Cornell. Arbuckle and Havemeyer contacts prompted postponement, with several witnesses rescheduled for later dates.
The three day strike at Miller's River Manufacturing Company in Athol ended today as workers returned to work. It followed a wage change removing piece work and management signaled a general wage revision likely to take effect around June 8.
Fae Tinionap pey Mining Company with a capital of 540000 dollars filed articles of incorporation at the county clerk in Newark Nod. Incorporators named Walters Newman Hyronwit Stratton and Tearple Bordon. Main office listed in East Orange New York.
The marriage of Russ Marion Mason Crafts of Boston to Gordon Knox Hell of this city was held at St John in the Woods with Rev Dr Morgan Dix officiating. After the ceremony the wedding party traveled to the bride's parents in Ridgefield, Conn. In a separate case, Judge Lowell in the United States District Court ruled in favor of the libellants in a dispute over the schooner Carrier Dove profits from a fishing trip.
Roxbury District Court Judge Boliver sent an ineite see ing to Clerk Manning over the death of six year old Withiam Gray. The child was struck by an engine at the Centre Street bridge while playing near his home in Roxbury. The court’s finding blames the parents for allowing the child to roam large without adequate supervision.
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