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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
4
A Macedonian committee member tried to stab Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria at the Sofia palace during an audience. The assassin was arrested but later freed after threatening that the prince would be killed if imprisonment continued.
The House backed a Bresnahan amendment rejecting a 60 foot bridge favored by Senator Baldwin and South Boston citizens. Sullivan defended accepting a 5 foot version as the best possible, while ward leaders urged a wider span. The bill returns to the Senate as South Boston residents plan further meetings.
The United States Circuit Court for the District of asks enjoined Casey Brewing Company and James D Casey from trading on the Milwaukee Beer name. It bars selling beer bearing Milwaukee labels unless brewed in Milwaukee to prevent counterfeit products. The notice urges consumers to demand the brewer name and trade-mark on every label.
New York May 16 Minnie Seligman Cutting says she will sue her husband for desertion if he goes to Europe. She claims she returned to the stage last spring against his wishes to raise funds, earning $1000 a week from Manager Proctor while her husband enjoyed Newport.
Captain Solomon Jacobs of the Gloucester schooner Ethel Bee claimed the season’s first large mackerel catch at the Gloucester port after a 4000 fish run off Block Island. The purchase price stood at 18 cents per fish as the fleet shifts to Cape shore.
The two masted schooner Northern Light arrived with 69000 feet of lumber from Ma chias and has been libelled in the United States District Court by Thomas M. Nicholson owner of schooner Hannah Coomer. The libel claims that on April 13 the Coomer sighted a distressed schooner off Seguin Light, found the Northern Light full of water and unmanageable, and took her in tow. The libel is against both vessel and cargo valued at 500 dollars.
The United States transport Meade carrying the Nineteenth Infantry left Ponce at midnight but struck a sunken wreck just outside the harbor. The collision caused a serious leak and compelled the ship to return to port for repairs.
The Police Board weighs a remonstrance from the West End against moving Chinatown to Dover Street. Officials say they will not discriminate against any nationality as they consider the proposed relocation amid business closures and local opposition.
New York leaders plan an unprecedented water parade for Admiral Dewey's arrival with the Olympia fleet. Mayor Van Wyck and city officials estimate a $150,000 appropriation, plus possible later funds, as crowds gather for a three-stage welcome from the harbor to Grant's Tomb.
A Brooklyn woman recounts health struggles after marriage and how Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription strengthened her. She explains seeking a doctor for digestion headaches and heart action, using home treatment advice, and finally confessing to her husband. The piece extols Dr. Pierce as a leading Buffalo physician and claims widespread acceptance of his remedies for female disorders.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad completes a Readville station now occupied for business and used jointly by the Providence and Midland divisions.
Philadelphia documents reveal grand jury indictments against principals and conspirators in a large cigar stamp counterfeiting scheme. Names include former U S Attorney Wery Pingham and Harvey K Newett with bribery charges, plus engravers Isaldwin Bredell Paylor and others. Trial expected May 29. penalties range from fifteen years to three for related counts.
Chester Connecticut May 1 168. Eugene Post 17 drowned while fishing from a small boat that suddenly filled with water and sank. His companion reached shore while Post, hindered by his rubber boats, did not escape.
Advertises a blood tonic claiming to keep the body healthy in summer heat. The Scottish Sovereign Blood Remedy is offered by A Cunningham at Inman Square Cambridgeport and other druggists, packed in wood and priced at 25 cents.
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