Remarkable Letter Endorses Dr Greene's Nervura Cure
William Hopewell president of Fail River Common Council credits Dr Greene's Nervura with healing his health after three years of poor appetite and limited diet. He cites two bottles as curative and urges others to consult the Boston physician at 384 Temple Place without charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hopewell
Common Council
Fail River
Mass
Greene
Dr. Greene
Lberty
Notice to Depositors at Boston Savings Bank 1898
The City of Boston Massachusetts notices depositors to bring deposit books for verification under Sec 47 Chap 317 Acts of 1894. The call comes during 1895 and every third year thereafter, as directed by each savings bank board and approved by the Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks. Herbert C Wells, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Court Street
Boards of Investment
Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks
Herbert C. Wells
Larrabee’s Souvenir Week Draws Massive Boston Crowds
Crowds thronged B F Larrabee & Co as souvenir week kicked off with sales at cost across thirty departments. Every purchaser receives a 25 cent souvenir, with daily free keepsakes, increased floor space, longer hours, and bargains in bedding, furniture, underwear, and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Larrabee & Co
Boston
Larrabee Company
Larrabee & Co
Reimbursement Terms Set for Soldiers at Carney Hospital
In Boston dated October 31 1898 Governor Roger Wolcott states a uniform daily rate of one dollar for hospital care of Massachusetts soldiers who served in the Spanish American War and were treated at Carney Hospital. Regular service soldiers will have separate U S government compensation. A duplicate list of each patient with name company and regiment will be promptly addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Roger Wolcott
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sir
Gonzaga
Carney Hospital
Spain
Joshua B. Holden
Jeremiah J. M’carthy
Jeremiah J. McCarthy
Mass
Sister Gonzaga
Commonwealth
United States
Boston Votes to Skip Voting Machines in Next Election
Boston officials vote to use no voting machines at the coming election after Mayor Quincy vetoed the purchase order and Aldermen sustain the veto. The board discussesthe Normal School issue and gas contract amendments while delays affect site and funding decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Quincy
Wich
Alderman Presho
Board of Aldermen
Boston Normal School
Charles
Committee On Public Improvements
Brookline Gas Company
Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Brookline Company
Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Company
Russell
Conry
Dartmouth Street
Reed Escape Detailed in Worcester Prison Break
The report recounts John Reed’s escape from State prison via a front window in Worcester. He dropped to the ground, traversed two alleys to Spring and Front streets, then rode a Goddard buggy toward Webster and Connecticut line. Eyewitnesses and clues, including torn coat linings and a slipping clothes fragment, supported premeditation. Authorities fault Officer Abbott for lax custody and discuss timing and witnesses as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Mr. Abbott
Spring Street
Front
Reed
Front Street
Sherwood House
Freedom
Webster
Connecticut
Post
Labor Federation Outlines Campaign For Labor Legislation
The Massachusetts Federation of Labor unveils a winter legislative drive at Springfield urging a 16 year school age, an eight hour day for public works workers, improved sanitary conditions in commerce and industry, a 54 hour workweek for women and minors, better safety on scaffolding, and prohibition of minors in establishments selling alcohol. President J Pierce of Worcester presided as the committee on legislation formed to draft plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Federation of Labor
Springfield
J. Pierce
Worcester
Home Treatment for Catarrh Offered by Boston Doctor
Dr. Wilson offers a 30 day Home Treatment for catarrh and lung diseases with a $1 inhaler included, available in office or via mail for $1.15. A two day trial is offered with money back if not satisfied. testimonial from FRANK W. SLAWSON notes rapid relief and healing of nose and throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
National Association of Physicians and Surgeons
U. S
Canada
Frank W. Slawson
Armstrong Transfer Co
Harrison Ave
Boston
Overtime Work Protest by Navy Yard Employees
A petition of 1000 Washington navy yard workers was sent to Secretary John D. Long by Captain Er. C. Pendleton protesting four extra hours daily during the war without time and a half pay. Boston Lodge 264 of the International Association of Machinists debated the issue at length and denounced the government stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Washington, D. C
John D. Long
Er. C. Pendleton
Boston Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Governor candidate addressed at Franklin School house
The Social Democratic party will be addressed this evening by Tinfield P. Porter of Newburyport, the candidate for Governor, at the Franklin School house, corner Washington and Dover streets. The Worcester branch will be represented by A. W. Barr, who polled over 5,000 votes for Alderman last election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Democratic Party
Tinfield P. Porter
Newburyport
Franklin School House
Washington and
Dover Streets
Worcester
A. W. Barr
Colonel Pew Testifies On War Commission Findings In Kentucky
Colonel William A Pew of the Eighth Massachusetts testifies before the War Investigation Commission in Lexington detailing delays in medical supplies at Chickamauga Park and difficulties securing wagons. He cites officers denying requisitions due to no supplies and poor camp grounds.
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Lexington
William A. Pew
Massachusetts
War Investigation Commission
Chickamauga Park
Pew
Reed’s Flight Through Streets Sparks Sheriff Critique
An OCR fragment notes Reed’s escape route through darkness to Spring Street and Front, then toward Union station. Sheriff Chamberlain decries the officer’s lax handling, urging hands on wrists and constant custody. Abbott defends the decision as risky but necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parety
Front Street
Liberty
Reed
Spring Street
Reed fugitive escape shocks Worcester story unfolds
Reports detail Mrs. Reed and police reactions after the escape of Reed from Worcester custody. Officials question how he vanished, arguing he likely fled by car into Connecticut rather than by train. Detective Murray recalls Reed’s prior bail and vigilant handling, noting his unusual nerve and the need for strict precautions.
Escape Attempt and Escape Plan Explanation Mentioned
An officer testified that Reed likely acted on impulse during an escape attempt and that he may be recaptured. Abbott explained he chose to go to the hotel with the prisoner rather than jail, saying the arrangement was preapproved by the State prison and not his responsibility. Reed’s conviction was questioned, and Mrs Reed returned to Boston after learning of her husband’s sudden departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Reed
Abbott
Reed
Charlestown
Boston & Albany
Gile
Worcester
Sherwood House
Front Street
Mr. Abbott
Mr. Reed
Joseph M. Dyson
Inspector Dyson
House of Correction
State Prison
R. H. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
A. A. Jenkins
Dreyfus Affair Moves Through Dupuy Faure Regime
London dispatch cites Times on Dreyfus era under Dupuy and Faure, noting screen efforts for former colleague Mercier and Freycinet's wary leadership. Rumor says another prisoner was moved to Mont Val Riché Prison, with four cells now occupied.
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London
Paris
the Times
Dreyfus
M. Dupuy
Faure
Marine
M. Faure
Mercier
M. de Freycinet
Mont Vale Rien
New French Cabinet Formed in Paris
The cabinet announced in Paris lists M. Dupuy as premier and interior minister, M. Labret justice minister, M. de Freycinet war, M. Lockroy marine, M. Peytral finance, M. Delcasse foreign affairs, M. Leygues public instruction, M. Deloncle commerce, M. Guillain colonies, M. Viger agriculture, and M. Krantz public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Dupuy
Interior
M. Labret
Justice
M. de Freycinet
M. Lockroy
Marine
M. Peytral
M. Delcasse
M. Leygues
M. Deloncle
M. Guillain
M. Viger
M. Krantz
Dorchester Woman's Club Opens New $20 000 House
The Dorchester Woman's Club House Association dedicated a new Centre street club house valued at 20000 dollars. Rev Shippen led prayers, Ella Whiton received keys, Julia Ward Howe praised women's clubs, Minnie Young lauded American men and education. A reception followed with Howe and Young at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Woman's Club House Association
Centre Street
Eugene R. Shippen
Elien Dana_ Orcutt
Mary C. Eddy
Ella C. R. Whiton
Julia Ward Howe
Minnie FE. Young
Dorchester Woman's Club
Goggless Kim
Julian Ward Howe
Young
Episcopalian Club hears global religious progress talks
At the Brunswick Hotel the Episcopalian Club held its quarterly meeting with about 80 members. Speakers from distant lands discussed religion’s growth. Bishop Graves of Shanghai spoke on the present state of religion in China. Deputy commissioner Patton of Tokyo addressed Japan’s Christian outlook. Bishop Rowe of Alaska delivered the evening’s most entertaining talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopalian Club
Brunswick Hotel
Frederick R. Graves
Ss. T. D
Shanghai
China
J. Lindsay Patton
Tokyo
Japan
Percy T. Rowe
Alaska
Workmen Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary of Massachusetts Lodge No 2
The Massachusetts Lodge No 2 A O U W marked twenty years with guests from Bay State lodges including Reedy Gage Rosnosky Haliburton Bailey Libbey Drum mond Cassidy and others Grand Master Edward C Danforth headlined. Bangor Judge Andrews and Melrose J Sydney Hitchings gave addresses as Alpha Orchestra entertained and Lawrence O Copnner Frank Helter A De Younge John Fall and others performed. A grand march followed led by James H Murphy with wife and Andrew H Pettigrew as assistant director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Lawrence
Washington Street
Bay State
James J. Reedy
Inman Lodge
Cambridge
Moses Gage
Monticello Lodge
Charlestown
Raphael Rosnosky
Abraham Lincoln Lodge
Boston
Walter HW. Haliburton
Metropolitan Lodge
Frank W. Bailey
Everett Lodge
Dorchester
William H. Libbey
Fairview Lodge
Roslindale
K. J. Drummond
Mt. Washington Lodge
South Boston
Michael J. Cassidy
General Sherman Lodge
Edward C. Danforth
Skowhegan
Judge Andrews
Bangor
J. Sydney Hitchings
Melrose
Alpha Orchestra
Lawrence O’copnner
Frank Helter
A. de Younge
John Fall
Frank Buckley
Larry Steadman
Welsh
Moore and Goldstein Draw in Rochester Bout
Billy Moore of Syracuse and Hiram Goldstein of Buffalo battled twenty fast rounds to a two to two draw before the Rienzi A C in Rochester. The crowd approved the drawn result as a fair decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Billy Moore
Syracuse
Hiram Goldstein
Buffalo
Rienzi A. C
Munyon Offers 57 Cures in Homeopathy Line at Tremont Temple
Advertises Munyon's Catarrh Cure Rheumatism Cure and other remedies with testimonials from Mrs Angevine and Mrs Dewey praising reliefs after trying multiple physicians. Claims 57 cures for 57 ills and that every drug store sells remedies mostly at 25 cents with free medical advice from 9 AM to 8 PM at the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bradford
Hawthorne
Ter
Stoneham
Mass
Sys
Munyon
John Angevine
Hancock ST
Boston
Mary Dewey
Centre ST
South Quincy
Tremont Temple
British Papers Today Team With Military Operations
British papers saturate with war prep reports despite officials and a Dover mobilization order. Woolwich arsenal runs late as naval equipment orders surge. Channel squadron arrives off Gibraltar. Paris dispatches offer little new on Fashoda. French plans suggest Marchand may be instructed to hold Bahr el Gazel posts with Russian support rumored. Daily Mail withholds news citing a war office request to avoid aiding an enemy. confirms Toulon shipyard activity and melinite shell tests on an old gunboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dover
Woolwich
Gibraltar
Paris
Litte
Fashoda
Baratier
Major Marchand
Muravieff
Marchand
Bahr-el-Gazel
Daily Mail
England
War Office
Admiralty
Toulon
No Hawkins Downey Fight Off in New York Boxing Card
The 25 round Hawkins Downey bout was canceled over financial disputes. As replacement, Walter Burgo and Jimmy Clare fought a 2% round match before 4000 spectators. Burgo knee struck Clare below the belt in round seven, injuring him. referee West ruled Clare the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cal Hawkins
California
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Greater
Burgo
Clare
West
Winener
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Nervura
Mecca
Ww. B. Badder & CO
Portland
D. Johnson
Boylston St
S. W. Duncan
Samuel W. Duncan
The
American Baptist Missionary Union
Brookline
Lear
Board
R. F. Balke & Co
Bond
Louieville
Kentucky
New England
REEDS
Officer Abbott
State Federation
Uncle Sam
Social Democratic Rally
Investigation Commission
Providence
R. L
George M. Atwood
Cranston Street
Hood
America
Hood’s
Union Station
Sheriff Chamberlain
General Chamberlain
Reel
Prentice House
Sherwood
Trunco Reed
Matthews
Captain Matthews
P. F. Murray
State Police
Bridges
Murray
Worcester County
Middlesex County
Lowell
Summer Street
Plymouth County
Brockton
Woman’s Club of
Moore and Goldstein
Teva Ot In ‘the
Johnson
ST. John's, N. F
Labrador
Hanover St
Wilson’s
Tremont Row
Wilson Brothers
Barstow—Newbold
St. Mark's Church
Philadelphia
Alfred G. Mortimer
Rogers L. Barstow, Jr
Mattapoisett
Rebecca Taylor Newbold
Goodrich
Winchester
C. A. Richardson
Mary J. Goodrich
Rangeley
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
SI Tremont
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