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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1897
Page
5
They Bring Friends and Relatives Burdened by Disease
A report notes families arrive with ill relatives seeking support and hopeful reception as medical care and compassion are offered. The piece emphasizes community sympathy and the burden carried by those accompanying patients.
Munyon doctors spark citywide excitement and praise
Citizens buzz about Munyon specialists and cures as doctors and professors acknowledge their notable work. The piece extols the Munyon remedies and the static machine, praising unmatched results and widespread public interest across homes, churches, stores, clubs, and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Let the People Talk About Munyon Rheumatism Cure
Mrs Ed Sweeney of 34 Chambers St Boston reports twenty years of numb hands and joint pain. After trying many treatments she consulted Munyon's Rheumatism Cure and in one month was entirely cured and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Sweeney
Chambers St
Boston
Mass
Munyon
Life Chamber Static Machine Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old newspaper ad pitches a static life chamber for rapid relief from pain stiff joints nervousness and lung or digestive issues. It lists Munyon cures including rheumatism dyspepsia cold cough kidney and headache remedies with prices around 21 to 25 cents and claims no payment for examination or advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Price
Address to Samuel Morse from Paris Chamber of Commerce
A deputation representing the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris presented Samuel E. Morse, retiring consul general, with an illuminated address and a large silver repousse vase. The framed address, designed by Mme Louise Aberna, measures about 18 by 24 inches and professes the chamber’s good will and regret at Morse’s upcoming retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
Samuel E. Morse
Mme
Louise Aberna
Tyng
Chamber
Morse
Prince Was Jolly How We Behaved at the Revere Fifty Years
The Revere House in Boston marks its fiftieth anniversary with a day of events. Prominent past guests like the Prince of Wales, Grand Duke Alexis, Emperor Dom Pedro, Webster, Kalakaua, and singers Christine Nilsson Patti and Parepa-Rosa are noted. Proprietor Reynolds and manager Merrow host a celebratory dinner this evening with inviting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine
Grand Duke
Alexis
Nelson
Dom Pedro
Darkey
Boston
Reynolds
Merrow
Nalson
Norway
Post
Revere
Prince of Wales
Harry
Duke of Newcastle
Patti
Parepa Rosa
Christine Nilsson
Nilsson
Notable guests and servant tales from the Revere Hotel
A Post reporter recalls the Revere Hotel’s Room 15 where famed visitors slept, listing Jenny Lind, Daniel Webster, the Prince of Wales, Patti, Parepa, Christine Nilsson, Grand Duke Alexis, King Kalakana, and Emperor Dom Pedro. Andrew Nalson, long time head waiter, shares anecdotes of royal behavior, candlelit rooms, large tips, and Nilsson’s aloofness with companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Merrow
Jenny Lind
Daniel Webster
Prince of Wales
Patti
Parepa
Prisoner Broker Chapman Finds Light Side in Jail Stay
Happy Chapman of New York remains upbeat in an eight by ten district jail cell in Washington. He reports a good night’s rest a hearty appetite and daily walks and reads his papers while joking about his “prison life” and the reported “triumphal trip.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Broker Chapman
New York
Reporter jailed in Chapman incident tale ends in confinement
Hugh Howard, believed to be a New York sensational paper reporter, was jailed on vagrancy charges in Chapman Washington. The warden confined him after his attempts to observe prison life, and Howard now seeks legal help to gain release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hugh Howard
New York
Howard
Broker Chapman
Leonard
Chapman
Prince School Opens Public Exhibit of Student Work
Yesterday the Prince School held a five hour public week opening with classrooms filled by parents and friends. Principal E. B. Young highlighted standout pieces across mineralogy, needlework, wood carving, clay modeling, drawing, and painting. The needlework and Byzantine era inspired designs drew particular praise. the exhibit continues for two more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Prince School
E. B. Young
Democrats Register for Caucus Participation
Voters may register starting at 9 o clock this morning through 2 o clock Saturday. Offices stay open until 5 o clock today tomorrow and Friday. Registration is for Democrats wishing to participate in caucuses on Friday evening May 28. No outside registration and only those assessed since May 1 may register.
Recovery Hope for Paralyzed Boston Man After Electrical Treatment
Mr C R Gilman of 40 Poplar Street Boston once left with paralysis and no feeling or speech showed rapid improvement after April 7 1897 under Dr Wilson at the National Association of Physicians and Surgeons. He regained speech increased muscle activity and gradual return of feeling with daily progress toward full health as observed by doctors patients and reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Gilman
Poplar Street
Boston
Wilson
Boylston Street
Gilman
National Association of Physicians and Surgeons
America
Association
Senator Mason on Cuba and Coxey Army Debate
Senator Mason criticized Senate in a heated exchange over sending forces to Cuba and the plight of Coxey's army. He defended actions as necessary for Americans abroad while recalling Bunker Hill and citing newspaper reports on Cuban affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mason
England
Wellington
Maryland
Mr. Mason
Bunker Hill
Cuba
Wellington and Mason Clash Over Cuban War News
In a Senate exchange, Mr. Wellington and Mr. Mason spar over belligerency, paper government in Cuba, and the role of American correspondents. The debate references the death of a correspondent Crosby and questions whether Cuba has a war, with Gallinger and others weighing in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Senate of
United States
Major
Senate
Illinois
Mr.Wellington
Mr. Mason
Mason
Mason on Colored Reports Sparks Debate on Cuba Policy
A speaker attacks jingoism and calls for Cuban independence on broader grounds, opposing expansion and trade by force. He cites Rockhill disclosures and asserts U S consuls fed reports only to the executive late, urging restraint and adherence to international law.
You re member how the great hall rang on Cuba plank
The speaker cites the Cuban plank in the St. Louis platform praising McKinley and Republican resolve to free Cuba. He argues Republicans never back from their platform and warns war may come to protect Cuba and Americans, invoking prophecy and religious language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
McKinley
Cuba
Lincoln
Mr. Mason
Spain
the Nazarene
Hoar Responds Sarcastically on International Law Rights
Mr. Hoar of Massachusetts retorts to Mr. Mason calling the prior speech exuberant orator y, arguing that international law will prevail and recognition would only allow Spain to search American ships and seize recompense for Cuban injuries. He alludes to Mr. Mason’s innocence and youth in a clipped exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoar
Massachusetts
Mr. Mason
Spain
Cuba
Anti-Jag Miracle Cure Promised by Renova Chemical Co
A correspondent claims twenty years of drinking ended by a wife’s use of Anti-Jag, praising the remedy and offering mail order details from Renova Chemical Co in New York for those seeking secret instructions and full directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renova Chemical Co
Broadway
New York
Hoar Irate Remarks On Spain Cuba Policy In Senate
Mr Mason pressed Hoar for votes and action on the Cuba Spain issue. Hoar mocked the pro war rhetoric, urged facts be found first, then firm measures if Spain fails to stop the war. He argued for using the presidents good offices to secure peace and Cuban independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoar
Earth
Spain
Senate
Cuba
Such Action Is Disgraceful In The Senate
Senator Hoar denounces idle reports and resolutions as disgraceful. He mocks Senator Maron for seeking war against Spain, likening it to a worthless mosquito. He says the Senate should avoid passion and useless speeches and pursue practical Cuba policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hoar
Maron
Spain
New Jersey
Mr. Mason
Illinois
Senate quarrel over Cuba ends with adjournment
Gallinger and Hale spar over filibuster tactics as Cuba resolution stalls. Hawley warns against war talk while Mason and Hoar provoke a laughing exchange. Burrows yields to executive session as the Senate clocks 4 40 p m and adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Buncombe
Hale
Mr. Hale
Cuba
Hawley
Connecticut
Greece
United States
Hoar
Mr. Mason
Senate
Calhoun Visits Havana Casino For Royal Birthday Festivities
Special commissioner W J Calhoun touring Havana in the wake of Dr. Ricardo Ruiz death inquiry joined by Spain's consul Dr Jose Congosto Havana mayor Senor Michael Diaz and interpreter Dr Jover at the Casino celebrating King Alfonso XIIIs eleventh birthday. Calhoun praised reception and voiced hope for peace and progress in Cuba before departing near 11 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
W. J. Calhoun
United States
Ricardo Ruiz
Alfonso
Calhoun
Philadelphia
Jose Congosto
Senor
Michael Diaz
Jover
Spain
McKinley
Cuba
Mr. Calhoun
Whalers Net Ambergris Worth 3500 From Barbadose Catch
The Boston whaling bark Swallow, then at Barbadoes, captured a large sperm whale near Trinian de Cunha in the South Atlantic. Ambergris from the catch, weighing about eleven pounds, was packed and sent to Richard T. Green, owner of the whaler, valued near 3500 dollars at about 300 dollars per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Swallow
Barbadoes
W.I
Trinian de Cunha
South Atlantic
Richard T. Green
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorsed by Physicians
Dr Tomlinson notes forty thousand physicians back Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, a non secret vegetable digestant that digests food wholly, nourishes the body, and aids the stomach. The tablets are harmless, suitable for children, and claim to cure various forms of indigestion with a 50 cent price from Smart Co Marshall Michigan. Drugstore sale nationwide with claims of improved flesh in some users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Tomlinson
Pare
Juart
Wuerth
Smart Co
Marshall, Mich
Association Finances Spark Longstanding Fund Deficit
The association, active since 1871, had accumulated 3864.98 in surplus but faced a 7300.11 deficit after raising annual assessment from 4 to 10 in 1896. Funds from the surplus were used, leaving 80000 vacant as a result of years of financing. The 1897 assessment was 10 and 1898 will be 20 yearly. Superintendent Eldridge serves as association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Eldridge
Police Officers Face Funding Crisis Over Dues and Ball Loss
Discontent grows among police officers in the association as dues rise and the annual ball revenue is lost. Older members cling to hope for reform while critics urge joining a bona fide insurance plan. Legislation proposed in 1896 would divert city funds from witness fees to the relief fund, but it stalled in the Senate and a new bill diverting a quarter of municipal court fines faces likely defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Senate
Relief Association
Boston
Dangers of a Break Up of the Relief Association
Superintendent Eldridge warns that dissolving the relief association endangers hundreds of aging men and leaves families uninsured. He notes the police ball funded the fund, but its loss created a $9,000 hole. annual net profits and member assessments kept claims paid. Now only about 700–800 members remain and reserves hover near $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Post
Relief Association
Relief petition filed for two years by night court workers
The speaker states they have applied to the Legislature for two years of relief and sought action when night men testify in Municipal Court, indicating ongoing requests for relief measures.
Police Ball Revenue Debate Shapes Relief Fund Aid
Boston officials discuss a bill to divert one quarter of Municipal Court fines to the Relief Association, aiming to support widows. Critics warn police incentives could spur risky arrests, while authorities note the ball ban removed a key revenue source and urge reform.
Assaulted 70 Year Old Man Near Middleboro Bedside
In Middleboro Putnam’s area neighbors James Smith aged 70 and Asaph E. Howard clashed after a quarrel. Howard faced a $500 bond as Albert Smith pressed assault charges. A doctor was summoned as James Smith’s condition worsened and he is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleboro
James Smith
Asaph E. Howard
Putnam’s
Howard
Albert
Mr. Smith
Elopers in the mountains near Monclova capture
Macedona Fransto, the 17 year old killer, was found in the mountains near Villarolama Tamalipas with the ranchman’s daughter he eloped with. They traveled over 100 miles in flight and will be brought to Monclova for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monclova
Mex
Macedona Fransto
Villarolama
Tamalipas
JURY Awards $9551 for West End Railroad Injuries
Arthur R. Gould recovered $9661 from the West End railroad for injuries from alleged negligence of the defendant's servants. The Middlesex County Superior Court jury in Cambridge made the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Gould
West End
Middlesex County
Cambridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manyon
Tremont Temple
GIFT
F. Morse
Beecham
Angodbury
Faw
John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute
Winter St
Walnut St
Chicago
State St
Woodbury
Wales
Revere House
Paran
Stevens and Gardner
Wetherbee
Emperor Dom Pedro
King Kalakana
Adeline Patti
Parepa-Rosa
Andrew Nalson
the Revere House
Happy
Prince School
Wellington Interrupts
Patrick Henry
Mascon
Rockhill
Gallinger, Hale and Hawley
Elopers
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