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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1899

Page

12

Endorsement for Paine's Celery Compound by Noted Clergy

A Burlington Vermont Catholic leader’s letter lauds Paine's celery compound from Wells Richardson Co. The bishop and priests praise its health benefits and recommend its use for liver troubles, strength, and general wellness, urging readers to test its efficacy.

Paine Diocese of Burlington Wells & Richardson Co John S. Michaud Burlington, Vt Father Michaud America John T. Williams D. D Boston D. Bradley H. Gabriels Providence Orphan Asylum Fanny Allen Michaud

Old Glory Biting: Flag Raised by Kite Over Boston

Thousands watched as a six foot American flag floated high above Boston from a kite line atop the Tremont building. E J Horsman of New York and Prof J I Cooley led the experiments with Eddy kites and box kites, with the flag eventually rescued from the Old South steeple. A later note discusses Cape Cod sand dune investment schemes exposed by the Post and the public reaction to the alleged land giveaways at Provincetown.

Boston E. J. Horsman New York Tremont J. I Mr. Horsman Cooley Professor Cooley Mr. Torsman

Tremont Street Tracks Debate Narrowly Favors House Bill

The House backed amendments on Tremont street tracks regarding subway tolls and alderman revocation. Saunders led a proposed tax on cars in the subway, arguing against Senate compensation wording. The Senate amendments were adopted after a near party line vote, with divisions on tolls and franchise value.

House Senate Tremont Street Saunders Ames Powell Burrington Franklin Elevated Railroad United States Boston Dean of Wakefield Mr. Saunders

Bennett’s Speaker Bid Boosted by Quincy House Dinner

In Room 47 of the Quincy House last night about fifteen personal friends of Representative Frank Bennett of Saugus gathered for a dinner presided by Robert Luce of Somerville. Attendees included Chase of Northboro Marden of Stoneham and others not in the Legislature. Luce reported encouraging finances and predicted Bennett would gain the majority of Republican votes today.

Quincy House Frank Bennett Saugus Robert Luce Somerville Chase Northboro Marden Stoneham 3Urrington Franklin Farwell Boston Harvie North Adams Hunt Worcester Sprague Quincy Skinner Watertown Pike Groveland Messrs Sweetser and Paul Lynn Bennett Luce

Hatfield Sues to Block Boston Gas Consolidation

United States deputy marshals served subpoenas on gas magnates directors and officials in city gas firms. Carmen R. Hatfield of Brooklyn seeks to prevent Boston gas companies from joining a consolidation movement urged by Edward Addicks. About thirty papers served. case to be heard in U S court soon.

United States Carmen R. Hatfield Brooklyn N. Y Boston Hatfield Edward Addicks Delaware

Strike Brings Lockout Of Local Pattern Makers

LYAN STRIKE OW LYNN May 16 The pattern makers in this city are on strike or lockout. At the General Electric river works some workers told there is no more work and stood outside the gate. Two pattern makers attempted entry but were urged to leave town. The Schenectady factory workers may join in to support the local efforts.

S. E. Clifford Centre Street Pilgrim Park Provincetown Mass Beacon Street Bay State Land Improvement Company Louis Bonnelli Schenectady

James Collins Dies. South Boston Business Leader Passes

James Collins 76 longtime South Boston merchant and founder of the Boston Beer Company died at his Brouadway home after months of illness. Funeral set for Thursday at Gate of Heaven Church. He came from Ireland sixty years ago and left a widow plus six children.

James Collins Brouadway South Boston Gate of Heaven Collins S Boston Ireland Boston Beer Company

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