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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
2
Families using Munyon's remedies avoid doctor's bills as doctors provide free expert opinions and direct patients to remedies or treatments as needed. The office offers candid assessments, admits when a cure is unlikely, and treats conditions from rheumatism to colds with a range of cures priced cents to a dollar.
May 14 report: Corporal Thomas Powers of Boston is killed at Fort Groble R I while fixing a counter weight on a disappearing gun. A three ton weight toppled, crushing him instantly. rusted links in the chain are blamed. Powers served two years and earlier fought in the war with Soeh. His parents live in Boston.
A new volume by C E Woods on electric vehicles outlines construction, operation, and care. It includes Automobile Club of America regulations, French racing rules, street operation guidance, battery and carriage details.
Police from Division 4 raided 9 Pine Street last evening citing a policy slip. Tony Lettuce, 42, of Cambridge, was arrested for being present at the premises.
An ad touts Omega Oil as a performance aid claiming it strengthens muscles and firms flesh. It says the oil loosens joints and should be used freely before and after exercise. The advertisement highlights a soothing Alpine herb component said to enhance vigor.
Thom as McDermott a Lawrence painter entered St Patrick's Church Lowell on a wager climbed to the spire rope and fell eighty feet to a roof then a picket fence dying from injuries as spectators and an architect recount the fatal plunge the body identified by fellow painters and men from Lawrence
The Cabot Club of Boston plans a 100 person excursion leaving July 2 by the Dominion Ament railway to Yarmouth Evangeline country via Truro and North Sydney. Round trip fare is $29.00 with full particulars at 228 Washington Street office.
The preliminary hearing for alleged dynamiters Dullman Nolin and Walsh in Welland Ontario resumed with one witness. Crown states case closed after defense plea for Dullman, who is committed as an accessory. The trio are set for spring assizes before Chancellor Boyd on May 23.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that purifies and vitalizes the blood strengthens nerves and nourishes the body. It promises cures for humors eruptions and slowness while boosting appetite and sleep.
In New York on May 14, Mate John Hayes of the bark St. James faced trial in the U S District Court for assault on crew members during a voyage from Hong Kong. Seven crewmen testified detailing abusive use of a capstan bar belaying pin and rope end. Hayes admitted only rare rope strikes. Captain Tapley was rumored to have fled aboard a cask to dodge a subpoena. The jury found Hayes guilty on the third indictment charge of assault on the high seas without justifiable cause. sentencing is set for tomorrow.
The Massachusetts House adopted resolutions urging peace in South Africa and honoring President McKinley mediation efforts. It aims to preserve Boer independence while criticizing Britain and supporting the Orange Free State, with the Senate likely to act next. Debate highlighted pro and anti English stances and calls for liberty.
A stylish young woman arrives at Miss Louisa Pierce’s Newton Highlands home in a fast carriage. She exchanges a key with an inside passenger, receives packages, and departs at top speed toward Boston, fueling local speculation.
Albert N. Hoxie acting for Jesse Ghen of Provincetown files with the House clerk a petition for removal by impeachment of Judge Robert R. Bishop of the Superior Court. The grievance alleges bias in ruling and failure to report findings, despite proper requests. The matter was referred to the committee on rules.
Arthur Lord and A. B. Woodworth, receivers of the Massachusetts Benefit Life Association, are sending out the first and final dividend on the expense claims account totaling 20654 dollars 82 cents with a dividend of 6370 dollars 25 cents. Living policy holders receive nothing due to insufficient funds to satisfy other claims.
Funeral from 84 Webster Street on Wednesday May 16 at 6 15 AM. Requiem Mass at Church of the Assumption at 9 AM. Relatives and friends requested to attend. Obituary fragment mentions Etts Cannon and areas of local mention.
The Brookline Country Club hosts the final day of the spring golf tournament with 17 players from Oakley Concord Wollaston Wannamedisett and Coates clubs. Ruth Underhill posts the best gross score and Grace Fiske and M Adams tie for best net with 101 after handicaps.
Walter B. Duryea whose neck was broken by a shallow water dive at Oyster Bay last August is expected to leave Roosevelt Hospital in two or three weeks. He will return to Glen Cove to his father I. I. Duryea. The case drew wide attention in medical circles after Dr Abbe operated on September 19.
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