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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
5
Advertisement touts Munyon's Static Machine as a universal cure for nervous brain and muscle troubles. It promises swift relief for debility insomnia rheumatic pain and various female complaints and claims safety for women and children.
A Boston engineer testifies that Munyon Remedies cured his liver trouble after trying many treatments. He notes no obligation to purchase and praises free thorough medical examinations and free medical advice by mail for catarrh throat or lung issues.
Six year old Benjamin Levi of Lowell street was fatally injured when Bailey's South Natick and Wellesley Express horse team struck him as he played in front of his home. The driver attempted to stop the horse but could not avert the accident. Dr. Goodman attended and said the injuries would likely prove fatal.
A ward 18 rally for Daniel J. Curley’s ticket is planned tomorrow evening at Shawmut Hall on Shawmut Avenue and Woodbury Street. Prominent Ward Democrats will address the gathering.
Police report a father Charles K. Hillyard 60 a Brooklyn lawyer and his 13 year old son William were found dead in their Greene Avenue apartment. Both had bullet wounds near the temple with a 38 revolver near the father. The pair were last seen alive at 8 pm. Mrs Hillyard had died in October and neighbors describe the father as agitated before the tragedy. A will reportedly left about 70000 to the boy.
The Seventeenth of June Carnival Association named parade divisions with Edward H. Carter as first division commander Frank P. Casey as second division and Edward N. Anern as third division William H. Breen serves as chief marshal and Major William H. Oakes as chief of staff Carter also appointed aids including Merton E. Jenkins and several others A banquet committee was formed with William B White as chairman Representative Mark E. Smith and James J. Phelan appointed to the panel
Washington May 2 The arbitration committee chairman reframes the failure in Congress urging renewed appeal for arbitration and a permanent system of arbitration between the United States and Great Britain. The aim is a just comprehensive treaty supported by patriotic citizens and Senate sanction.
Burglars entered the Sullivan brothers mineral water store at 677 Wickenden Street in Providence early today and damaged the safe combination. Propriety owners opened the shop to find the vault potentially broken into, but it is not yet known if cash was taken.
The trial of Giuseppe Fuda in Bridgeport Superior Court began with a jury and Judge Ralph Wheeler. Defense attorney Stiles Judson, Jr. seeks to establish an alibi for the murder of Fuda's wife near East Norwalk depot on the night of February 17.
The picked Philadelphia team to play about fifteen matches in England this summer left for New York today and will sail for Liverpool on the St. Paul tomorrow. They will meet strong county teams, amateurs and professionals.
At a meeting of the Malden Board of Aldermen last evening a three year contract was made with the Malden Electric Company for lighting. Orders were passed increasing the salary of the city messenger to 1000 a year, the clerk of the Board of Assessors to 1400 per year, and the clerk of the Common Council to 32 per year. An order was put in for an appropriation of 75000 for a twelve room house in Ward 3 and a four room building in Oak Grove.
Mr Jake Wachtel warns Roxbury residents after an assault attempt on Gaston Street near Blue Hill Avenue about 11 15 PM. The victim says two men followed him one touched his arm demanded contact and fled when threatened. No police seen at the scene.
An advertisement touts painless cosmetic operations said to restore 10 to 20 years of youth. It claims fixes for protruding ears noses and other facial deformities.
A medical advertisement lists cosmetic operations numbered 1 to 10 including wrinkle removal crow's feet ear repositioning and nostril narrowing. It cites John H Woodbury Dermatological Institute with addresses in Boston Philadelphia New York and Chicago and provides correspondence at 11 Winter St Boston.
In Vienna and Athens reports describe Turkey sending 7000 more troops to Thessaly and Sultan promising ministers not to loosen control of Crete. Emperor Nicholas advises King George to appoint a powerful military governor and mass 8000 troops at Athens. Lamia despatch notes 300 Ghegs crossing the neutral zone, Greek gendarmerie drives them back. Crown Prince Constantin protests the armistice violation.
A special order from the State adjutant-general outlines military arrangements for the Monday unveiling of the Robert Q. Shaw monument. All troops must wear full dress uniforms. Col. F. B. Bogan, Ninth Infantry, will command militia and volunteers except for the First and Second Corps of Cadets assigned to special duty.
The uniformed Knights of Pythias parade in Worcester was led by Brigadier-General J. H. Abbott of Fall River with about 5600 participants. A banquet followed at Horticultural Hall where over 300 knights and ladies attended and heard speeches from General Rockwood Hoar, President Woodward, Mayor Greene, and other officials.
In Philadelphia on May day, Senator George F. Edmunds publicly rejects a report that he was offered the Spanish ministership by President McKinley. He says he retired to private life and has no desire for any public office or to go abroad.
Crown Prince Ferdinand Victor, heir to Roumania, is seriously ill with pneumonia in Bucharest on May 2 1906. He was born August 24, 1865.
Thomas Toomey suffered a broken nose and head injuries after a dispute with his brother in law James Collins at No 11 Mannings Yard Roxbury. Collins allegedly struck with a curtain roller and fled. Toomey was taken to City Hospital for treatment and Collins remained at large.
In Ward 1 Willard B. Robinson won the council seat by 111 votes after Charles A. White resigned. In Ward 2 H. Augustine Buckley captured the seat by 67 votes, defeating Timothy McCarthy who had 19 votes.
About 2500 spectators watched tonight as Al Weinig of Buffalo collided with John Chapman at the bell in the final mile professional. Weinig was disqualified for foul riding but won the two mile dash consolation in 4:44.5.
Testimony outlines a scheme where foremen hired teams, with possible acts by superintendents and deputies. Corrections were done by telephone, and payrolls show teams listed under various names to mask patronage. Witnesses described clerks handling reports, with tight control from City Hall and the paving division.
A health ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe remedy for nervous exhaustion linked to poor digestion. It argues that improving appetite and digestion tames nerves, noting tablets digest food, raise gastric juice, and can be bought for 50 cents a package by druggists.
Chief Ferrin and witnesses testified about a night alarm at the depot tied to militiamen. Clemson son of a salt manufacturer described a uniformed man tampering with the alarm box and the bell ringing. A labor riot was narrowly averted as officers pursued suspects and more guards arrived. Proceedings adjourned to June 3 for further testimony.
Patrolman Allen of Station 16 nabbed two suspicious youths outside Snyders 626 Main as four robbers inside targeted a late evening break in. A two mile chase followed down Main Cambridge tracks toward Boston and Somerville, with four shots fired and the burglars escaping.
William Booth 29 of Fitchburg is arrested on manslaughter charges after a fight at a Townsend roadhouse left William Sullivan dead from a fractured skull. Booth and three companions allegedly struck Sullivan with a club following a drinking dispute.
At 1 o'clock this morning the levee broke and floodwaters of the Rio Grande swept through El Paso. The Texas & Pacific railway arranged empty freight cars to shelter the homeless as hundreds work on a new levee. at least 120 homes were destroyed.
A Boston reader objects to aldermen banning high hats in theatres and urges parity with men who leave between acts. She defends women against nuisance blame, questions enforcement, and asks authorities to curb male distractions like tobacco and liquor. May 2.
Louis Couplin, linked to a 30,000 rouble bank theft in Cahiff Poland, was arrested in Camden New Jersey after escaping from Atlantic City. He eluded Pinkerton detectives and was discharged, with the Russian consul pressing for extradition as agents chased him across continents.
The Cambridge Common Council debated Olsen’s appointment as Hose 4 driver with Civil Service scrutiny. Olsen was confirmed 8 to 3, Bleiler Wood and Shea voting for non confirmation while Odiorne opposed. An ambulance service ordinance was deferred, balloon ascension at Charles River Park approved, two liquor licenses approved, and a $2000 Fourth of July celebration appropriation forwarded to finance.
A testimonial concert honored Miss E. E. Wyke East Boston pianist and organist with a program of popular instrumental and vocal music. Contributors included Lizzie Nichols Eva Brisson Hesenius M Evans Julia Betts Ethel Innis Mrs W W Lauder Professor Straghan Hesenius Abercrombie Johnstone. A Highland schottische dance followed with Macdonald and Wyke leading the steps. Hamilton Macdonald directed the floor with J Edgar M Foley and Mrs Nichols Mrs Mortenson and Mrs Lauder assisting.
Boston musical circles debate Lang’s replacement at the Handel and Haydn Society. Eight directors opposed Lang and elected Hagan president, signaling the end of Lang’s conductorship. Lang defers to secretary Stone while Hagan says opposition is about personality, not music.
Auguste Dreyfus the noted banker and financier died in Paris at age. The report confirms his death and notes his prominence in finance and public life.
One of the Cantabrigia Club’s largest gatherings met yesterday at the English High School in Cambridge. Mrs Alice Thorne Miller began a ten part series on how to know our common birds and outlined a crusade against bird killing for hats. She illustrated the talk with mounted specimens.
A Melrose committee studying better government has prepared a report for a June 3 town meeting. It backs a Boston style charter and urges the Legislature to enable a Melrose city charter, named the city of Melrose.
In East Cambridge, John T. Burnnett of Southboro, assistant postmaster of Boylston, was appointed administrator of the estate left by the late postmaster of Bogе.
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