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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1897

Page

5

Prominent Auburndale Citizen Charged With Embezzlement

Charles L. Markham of Auburndale is jailed on a embezzlement warrant filed by Caleb F. Eddy of West Newton. He pleads not guilty at a Newton court session before Judge Kennedy and is held on $1000 bail for a hearing November 13. Eddy suspects the shortage may run to hundreds of dollars beyond the initial $16.

Auburndale Charles L. Markham Caleb F. Eddy West Newton Markham Eddy Newton Kennedy Fady Lexington Street Post Severa J. Markham Ocal

Gas Poisoning Fatality In Roxbury Apartment Fire

A gas main break in Roxbury caused the death of William F. Cunningham and left several others seriously ill. The 4 year old crash casualty resided at 24 Brookford Street in a three story wooden building where six Prendergast family members also suffered exposure.

Roxbury Brookform Street William F. Cunningham Brookford Street Cummings Guptil Blue Hill Avenue

Music Hall on Westminster Street Sold at Auction

The Music Hall building on Westminster street in Providence was sold at public auction for 136000 after bids started at 100000. Mortgage held by John Nicholas Brown, bid by Charles L. Thomas for Westminster Real Estate Company.

Providence Music Hall Westminster Street G. W. R. Matteson Charles L. Thomas Westminster Real Estate Company John Nicholas Brown

Priest Found Dead in Hotel Room with Gas

A man believed to be a priest was found dead in a room at the Central Hotel on East One Hundred Sixteenth Street New York. The gas was fully turned on and the room closed. Envelopes with bills were found in his pockets addressed to Rev. Father Ww. Thomas Stack. A local insane priest in Harlem used the names Stack and O'Brien.

New York Central Hotel East One Hundred and Sixteenth Street Thomas Stack Harlem Stack O’brien

Diamond missing after crowded car incident

Maurice Frye of 247 Warren Street reported a loss of a $150 diamond stud after a Dorchester bound car jostled him near Washington and Union Park Streets at six last evening. A man about 30 apologized then. Frye suspects the stranger lifted the gem from his scarf.

Maurice Frye Warren Setreet Washington and Union Park Streets Frye

Postal Bee proprietor Simon Deutsch commits suicide

Simon I Deutsch owner of the Postal Bee at 111 Devonshire Street shot himself yesterday morning at the Revere House. Once with a major clothing firm he opened the Postal Spa opposite the post office but it failed, and his death is described as the result of low mood from the business failure.

Simon I. Deutsch Postal Bee Devonshire Street Revere House Deutsch

Cafe Manager Arrested for Non-Support of Bride of Four Weeks

St William G. Thomas, cafe manager, was arrested yesterday charged with non-support of Maud Thomas, a bride of four weeks. She says she met him while working in a cafe in Newspaper Row and believed he had money. He claims deception and that she has used several names and may have been married before.

William G. Thomas Maud Thomas Thomas

Forest Hills Car 48 Conductor 1324 W Redford Street

Fragmented OCR lists names and addresses with party labels and garbled text. Readable items include Forest Hills Car 48 and conductor 1324 W Redford, with partial street addresses and party tags such as Republican and Democrat amid messy remnants.

Forest Hills W. Redford Harbor View Street Republican John W. Scott Washington Street Murphy Harbor Street Demock Adams Sawyer Street Kel Monreely Charter Street Repga P Dowling, Jr Joseph P. Joye Roxbury Craty Sok

Forest Hills Car 62 Conductors 1774

A fragmented OCR listing includes names and addresses such as Mark B wognaren 1186 Columbus Avenue Democrat Bernard Martin Calumet Street Demo Thomas Hill Hotel Carleton Longwood Avenue Republican Walter 8 Dean 39 Union Park Republican Herbert Copeland 808 Shawmut Avenue Republican.

Mark B. Wognaren Columbus Avenue Bernard Martin Calumet Street Thomas Hill Carleton Longwood Avenue Walter 8. Dean Union Park Repubcan Herbert Copeland Shawmut Avenue

Jamaica Plain Voter Roster Snippet From Centre Street

The fragment lists residents and party affiliations including Dr Hubert Holland at Centre Street, Charlies N Leavitt, P W Zimmerman on Chestnut Avenue, Dr W Y Robinson on Centre Street, and Albert Cleveland at Amory Street with Republican ties.

Jamaica Plain R, Dick Hubert Holland Centre Street Charlies N. Leavitt

Forest Hills and Cross-Town Address Fragments

Fragmented OCR lists names and street numbers along with two streets in Forest Hills and Cross-Town. Readable items include Murphy and Paul trees, and Horace Allen with Canton street.

Forest Hills D Murphy Paul Ptrees Geee Wyman Street Horace Allen Canton Street

East Boston Ferry Car 146 Conductor He WL Turner

East Boston ferry car 146 listed with conductor He WL Turner. Voter names include Frank Thulin 2 Centre Place Democrat no. Dr J J Dowling 185 Washington Street Democrat no. M Brady Warren Avenue Democrat E Doherty 21 Cobden Street Demo Captain Timothy Murphy 19 Cobden Drive Democrat no. W Madden Massachusetts Avenue Democrat no.

East Boston Voters List Includes Democrats Republicans and Independents

A lengthy East Boston voter roll shows candidates with party affiliations across streets such as Marion Princeton and Saratoga. Names include J. K. McMillan Democrat yes J. J. Behan Democrat yes and H. Ross Republican yes among many others listed with addresses in East Boston Charlestown Dorchester and Revere.

A. P. Southard Marion Street J. H. Millen Emerald Street Mark Warren Dartmouth Street J. R. Stewart Canton Street J. C. Kerrigan Princeton Street Matthew Haley Bennington Street K. Maser Maverick Street East Boston T. Merritt Newton Street Crowell Saratoga Street J. K. McMillan East Boston William Conley Michigan Avenue Dorchester J. G. McLaren E. Fallon James Kane London Street Henry Peterson B. A. Hawkins B. H. Sachs Tremont Street F. K. Morrison Lexington Street J. B. Davis Union Park L. L. Dick Gold Street Ww. . McLean Pleasant Street Charlestown J. Flores J. F. Kennedy Albany Street EF. J. Mulhall

Brookline Voters Register Supporters on River Street

In Brookline, S W H Taylor of Union Park and W D Parks of River Street both express approval. The brief note records two supporters, each marked with a yes.

S. W. H. Taylor Union Park W. D. Parks River Street

Brookline Car Owners and Addresses Noted

Short OCR list shows owners Fonte Binney Street no G N Hay 28 Whitney Street no additional details provided.

B. CG. Fonte Binney Street G. N. Hay Whitney Street

Political notices listing party affiliations in South Boston

A fragmentary slate lists individuals with party labels and addresses including C Glass on First Street Republican no Motorman 6136 Dover Street Inde Max Keezer Chestnut Avenue Jamaica Plain Republican no Fred R Doherty 66 L Street Democrat G A Call 441 Sixth Street Republican W B Hayford 7 G Street Republican.

C. Glass First Street Dover Street Max Keezer Chestnut Avenue Jamaica Plain Fred R. Doherty L Street G. A. Call Sixth Street W. B. Hayford G Street

Voters and Party Affiliations Listed for South Boston

A fragment lists individuals with addresses and party lines such as Republican Democrat and Independent. Names include J Richardson John Breen Autchinson Hughes Cahill Nickerson Tuckerman O Hara O Brien with streets Marlboro Broadway Sixth Tyler Tyler street and Dorchester avenues.

South Boston J. Richardson Marlboro Street John Breen Broadway Autchinson Storey Street E. Hughes M Street J. H. Hopkins Sixth Street Y. P. Cahill F. FE. Nickerson Eighth Street W. I. Tuckerman Dorchester Avenue James Cahill O Street John J O’hara N Street Republi P. J. O’brien Tyler Street

Local Ballot Names and Addresses Listed for South Boston

A fragment lists candidates with party affiliations and street addresses in South Boston including John Baldwin Democrat 383 West First Street Edward Weldon Republican 184 Park Street Lee Cummings Independent Fourth Street John Welch Independent Fourth Street.

South Boston John ©. Baldwin West First Street Edward Weldon Park Street Repub- Mean Lee Cummings Fourth Street Ohn Welch

Local political mailing with scattered names and addresses

A fragmented list shows names and addresses linked to political designations. Individuals include C. J. McLoughlin and Donovans, with streets in Dorchester and Charlestown. Democratic ties are present for several entries, though many spellings are unclear and parts appear corrupted.

Local Democrats List Residents and Addresses

Remalay on West Third Street. George Tater at West Third Street. John J. Abbott at Champney Court. John H. Means at Custom House Street. Democratic party affiliations noted for each resident.

South Boston Car 786 Conductor 5066 List

A fragmented OCR item lists workers and addresses with party affiliations including Percy H. Epler of 669 Eighth Street Democrat and J J Sullivan of West Fourth Street Independent. Other names include Wall of 42 West Fourth Street Democrat and Long of 28 Rawson Street Republican.

South Boston Percy H. Epler Eighth Street Ww. Co. Wall West Fourth Street Ga. A. Long Rawson Street J. J. Sullivan

Political Directory Snippet Shows Voter Affiliations

The fragment lists individuals with street addresses and party affiliations including Independent Dr. Smith Republican Neal Beckenberg Demo in Dorchester and Broadways area. It reads like a local voter or candidate directory section.

Jacob H. Goodman Fifth Street Dr. Smith Broadway Neal Gates Street William Beckenberg Dorchester

Voter Listing Fragments From South Boston District

Readable fragments show names and addresses linked to party labels Democratic and Demo. Instances include John Furlong at 21 East Second Street and Thomas Sullivan at 4 Barnard Place with various contest identifiers 1563 and 7350.

John Furlong East Second Street John Kane K Street Thomas Sullivan Barnard Place Patrick Monahan Derby Court William Norris

Untitled list of names and addresses

A fragmented OCR text lists names and addresses including Patrick at 641 East Second Street Democrat, William Callahan at 8 K Street Place, Fema Sutcliffe at 141 N Street, George W Bush at 3 Leed Street, Demo 1 at 197 West Newton Street, Walter A Kennedy at 46 Westville Street.

South Boston Patrick Second Street William ‘S. "Callahan K Street Place Fema Sutcliffe N Street George W. Bush Leed Street West Newton Street Walter A. Kennedy Westville Street

South Boston Car 860 Conductor 5081 Names

A list including F. K. Neal and F. G. Neal at 7 Atlantic street, James Mitchell at 91 N street, Charles H. Dirksmeyer at 27 Howell street, James A. Kemp at 364 Dorchester street, and L. K. Marston at 4 G street. Party labels Republican Democrat appear with yeas.

South Boston F. K. Neal Atlantic Street F. G. Neal James Mitchell N Street Charles H. Dirksmeyer Howell Street James A. Kemp Dorchester Street Meee L. K. Marston G Street

Dorchester Voters Listed by Street and Party

A. M. Hill of 8 Bower Street Dorchester W Ward of 82 Elmo Street Dorchester are listed as Democrat and William A. Robinson of 85 Armadine Street Dorchester as Republican.

A. M. Hill Bower Street Dorchester Rea W. Ward Elmo Street William A. Robinson Armadine Street

Dorchester Voter Contacts Incomplete Record

Read fragment lists names Horace Meade and Robert Oatley with addresses in Dorchester, mentioning J. W. Dixon and a Democrat affirmation, but the record ends abruptly leaving incomplete details on voter affiliation and action.

Voter List Fragments With Party Affiliations

A fragmented roster lists individuals James J. Halpin and Patrick H. Wells with addresses in Dorchester and Roxbury and party affiliations Democrat and Republican. The text includes names such as J Bird Bromfield Street Roxbury and L Bb Bird at 615 Warren Street Roxbury.

James J. Halpin Kilton Street Dorchester Wis J. Bird Bromfield Street L. Bb Bird Warren Street Roxbury Patrick H. Wells Holborn Terrace

Voters Named From Roxbury District List

A fragment lists several residents and party affiliations for Roxbury districts including Benjamin Flynn on Wilson Street Democrat and J O Neil on Regent Street Roxbury Republican. Other names include Walter G Knight Dorchester and Arnold Vedeler Roxbury with party labels noted.

Benjamin Flynn Wilson Street Roxbury P. J. Watson Vaughan Avenue Dorchester Walter G. Knight Rosseter Street Arnold H. Vedeler Phipps Avenue BE. J. O'Neil Regent Street Harry Mack Bower Street Dem Frank Curran Calumet Street Roxage Democrat Iiliam Gormeley Washington Street

Local Political Notices From Tremont and Roxbury Districts

Fragmentary voter list shows candidates and districts including Tremont building figures Albert Connell and John McBarron, Roxbury areas, with party annotations Democratic and Republican. Snippets mention Conductor 664 and car 6253 identifiers with scattered addresses and names like Democra David Tilley and Charlies J. Doonan.

Albert J. Connell Tremont Building John W. McBarron Daniel Menates Panengeere Street Roxbury Democra David Tilley Lowell Court City Charlies J. Doonan Roslindale Kenneth McLoud Holmes Avenue Dorchester Soner Kelley Tremont Street Rox'seemocrat Bimbach Wall Street

Fragmentary Political Names From Roxbury District

Fragmented OCR lists names and addresses of political figures and residents in Roxbury. Includes G. W. Higgins and James Adams with ambiguous street references and party labels such as Democrat and Republican.

G. W. Higgins Moreland Street Roxburm Baker Street Er Street Weeey Waasey E Street Roxbury Demono James Adams Mas Street Charleswr

Political Slates and Ballot Listings in Local District

Fragmentary OCR shows candidate names and party affiliations across several streets including Roxbury Dorchester West End and Brookline, with references to Republican and Democrat designations and yes or no positions on Cortina ballot items. Names include Burrill Gormen Knight Graham McKay and addresses in Roxbury Dorchester West End and Brookline.

F. Burrill Devon Street Roxbury J. Gormen Puritan Avenue Dorchester B Knight Green Street Jamason Plain Cortina Brookline Street Demrino James Graham Anderson Street West End Benjamin McKay Hampshire Street

Local Ballot Names Mixed in OCR Clip

A fragmented OCR snippet lists multiple political figures with party ties and street addresses across Boston area locales. Names include Albert L. Simonds, Frank Kilatrick, John Leonard Jr, W C Franks, Joseph Morrison Jr, and others with Republican or Democrat labels and street addresses such as Bowdoin Dorchester and Broadway South Boston.

Albert L. Simonds Bowdoin Dorchester Saint Frank Kilatrick Mascot Avenue Mattapan Ohn Leonard, Jr Dracut Street Ashmont W. C. Franks Broadway South Boston Joseph D. Morrison, Jr East Boston Deinard Bulli OT Warullivan Hird Stree Boston Demporas Malton Pine Stree Oxbury

Truesdale and Trotter Connections on Roxbury Addresses

A brief card noting John J. Truesdale of 142 Dudley Street Roxbury a Democrat and Philip Truesdale at the same address alongside J Monroe Trotter of 12 Postoffice Square.

John J. Truesdale Dudley Street Roxbury Democrat Philip Truesdale J. Monroe Trotter Postoffice Square

Union Square Car 425 Conductor 7838

James H. Miguinesa of 1 Wilks Street listed as Democrat associated with Union Square Car 425 and Conductor 7838. no further context provided.

Union Square James H. _ Miguinesa Wilks Street Democrat

No Room for Doubt on Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup

A reader testifies that Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup cured a chest cough after two bottles. The note claims pneumonia was avoided and praises the remedy priced at 25 cents.

Dr. Bull Gustav Thurmaster Hickory &J Cleveland

Michael Coleman and In amieson Bone Address Note

The fragment lists Michael Coleman at 909 Albany Street and mentions In amieson Bone with a Woodville street variant, indicating an address note or biographical detail with unclear context.

Michael Coleman Albany Street Amieson Bone Woodville

Local Residents Named in Election Notice Fragments

OCR fragment lists names H McCarthy of 67 Bloomfield street Peter Hennessey of 68 Milton street and Daniel McKay of 7 Mystic place with party label Republican amid incomplete notice details

Union Square Car 438 Conductors at Public Address Record

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals and addresses with party affiliations. Details include William uepeeree 48 Bridge Street Republican and Alfred Staples 451 Shawmut Avenue Republican, plus Korman 18 Elmore Street Republican. No clear event or outcome.

William Uepeeree Bridge Street Alfred Staples Shawmut Avenue Korman Elmore Street

Local Election Ballot Labels From Public Notices

The fragment lists voters: R. A. Julian at 88 Harrison Avenue Republican no, Hanson at 27 Woodbury Street Republican no, E. Henniman at 228 West Dedham Street Independent yes.

R. A. Julian Harrison Avenue Hanson Woodbury Street E. Henniman West Dedham Street

Vague Local Voter Addresses and Affiliation Brief

The fragment lists several residents with street addresses and party labels. Names include Foley, Grady, Hurley, Carey, Gmall, and associates, with parties Democrat or Republican noted beside some entries. The text resembles a damaged voter or election-related snippet.

D. Foley Round Hill Street Demecat Grady Parker Street Democrat S. Hurley Thomas A Carey Allegheny Street Bee Gmall West Concord Street Revatlicans

Atlantic Avenue Car 371 Conductor Taly Incident

A list of names and addresses appears tied to Atlantic Avenue Car 371 with conductors and residents including Durant 49 Webster Street Paris 104 Republi James Lamont 174 Saratoga 196 Saratoga C. Martin 22 Webster Street Demo G F Marshall Republican and others at Edge Hill 5.

Atlantic Avenue Taly Durant Webster Street

Roxbury Car 1030 Conductor Steele

A list from Roxbury includes Jeremiah Foley 16 Terrace, George Sweeney 1631 Tremont, Thomas Walker 98 Kendall, P Frank Murphy 61 Parker, T Kelly 668 Parker, J E Fallon Poplar, D J Desmond 28 Worthington, John H Kenneally 708 Parker, Fitzpatrick 1429 Tremont, Henry J Joyce Hillside, all labeled Democrat or Dem with other initials.

Jeremiah Foley Terrace Street George Sweeney Tremont Street Thomas Walker Kendall Street P. Frank Murphy Parker Street T. Kelly J. E. Fallon Poplar Street D. J. Desmond Worthington John H. Kenneally M. D A Fitzpatrick Tremont Democrat Henry J. Joyce Hillside

Roxbury Car 1059 Conductor Meade

A collection of names and addresses appears, listing Roxbury car conductor Meade and several individuals associated with Democratic party designations across multiple streets in Boston area. The fragmentary OCR reads as a voter or labor list with addresses at Tremont Tremont Parker Tremont Streets and old Heath.

Voter Directory Fragment Reflects Local Party Listings

An OCR fragment lists addresses and names with Democratic party labels. Entries include Atlantic Avenue car 170 conductor and several residents such as 14 Oriental court Demo crat and 670 Parker street Democrat Joseph Kelly. The text shows multiple street addresses and party designation artifacts.

Atlantic Avenue Dohlatin Donerty Oriental Court Carty Parker Street Joseph Kelly Conant Street F. Josephs Longwood Avenue H. Downing Terrace Street M. A Oriarty J. Gatarius Mindoro Street

Car 43 Conductor Dolan and Defective Addresses

A fragmented list shows names and addresses tied to a car 43 conductor Dolan case. The text notes political affiliations and several street lines such as Paul Gore street Jamaica street Washington street and Edgehill street.

Dolan John F. McCormick Lamartine A Feigenbaum Paul Gore Deesno T. Fallon Wray Dolan Edgehill Street Willig O’brien Jamaica Street Frank J. Dowling Washington Street Democratio

Chelsea Ferry Cross Town Shifts Details

Wiles Dutcher and Co H Friel appear in a cross-town transit note. The address at 116 Massachusetts Avenue is listed with Cook Street offering confirmation.

LSEA Wiles Dutcher Massachusetts Avenue H. Friel Cook Street

Meeting House Hill Local Sentiment Notes

Carl Hoegel of St. Paul Street says yes. FIFLO'S CORNER owner L Kreuder at 107 Falmouth Street and O Haynes of 107 Falmouth Street say no.

Meeting House Hill Carl Hoegel St. Paul Street Fiflo

Local addresses listed for August Damon and others

A fragment lists August Damon of 27 Dartmouth Street, J KF Anderson of 19 Joy Street, and W W P Cothran of 160 Massachusetts Avenue. The text appears as a damaged street-address snippet with no contextual details.

Gove Declares Single Chamber Bill Horrible to Boston

Jesse M. Gove argues against a single chamber act calling it a failure and a costly mistake. He warns of reduced checks on public funds and the danger of concentrating power in one president. He urges annual alderman elections and questions non partisan claims.

Jesse M. Gove Common Council

Mayor Seeks to Curb Executive Powers and Return Budget Control

The speaker argues against unilateral action by the mayor without Common Council consent. He opposes reallocating funds between surpluses and calls for reducing mayoral powers and restoring budget authority to the council to align with taxpayers. He emphasizes accountability and local governance.

Boston opposition to bill voiced by Diksmeyer

South Boston residents show strong opposition to the bill. Ex-Councilman Charles H. Diksmeyer tells the Post he does not believe in the bill or the single chamber and that he and his allies are working to defeat it, calling it against citizens’ interests.

South Boston Charles H. Diksmeyer Peta Boston

South Boston Opposes Bill Says Baldwin Disapproval Grows

Representative Baldwin predicts a large South Boston vote against the bill as residents fear it would undermine the Common Council. He notes broad opposition across the district, including the South Boston Citizens' Association which has a large membership and is on record against the measure.

John B. Baldwin South Boston Common Council

Editor laments Boston voters must resist political power shift

ANTHO PETERS argues that Boston residents face disenfranchisement as politicians and elites undermine the city’s charter. He claims the mayor holds unchecked power, the Common Council loses authority, and urges voters to restore legislative power to the council and curb executive dominance.

Post Boston Boson Capen Europe Berkshire South Shore Wiseacres Common Council Antho Peters

Young Men Debate City Consolidation at YMCA Hall

The weekly Young Men's Congress debate at the YMCA Hall discussed consolidating Boston city government into a single legislative chamber. March G Bennett presided and resolutions honored the late Henry George. Proponents led by A A Pollard and others spoke for yes, while J E Campion G L Walker and L W Richardson spoke against. The vote favored consolidation by a narrow margin. In the gubernatorial race the contest tallied Walcott 10, Williams 6, Everett 2, Bascom 1.

Young Men's Congress Y. M. C. A. Hall Berkeley and Boylston Streets March G. Bennett Henry George Young Men’s Congress Boston A. A. Pollard P. J. Contin Williams Everett Bascom

Reformers Rally Against Ballot Board In Boston

A small turnout of under 200 heard Alderman Berwin attack the ballot law commissioners at Faneuil Hall. Samuel L. Silverman and other independent and regular candidates faced praise, with critics like Lomasney hissed while Silverman De Filipo and Pinkofsky won cheers. Krebs urged Republican support could boost Silverman against Rourke as East Boston backs Donovan.

Alderman Berwin Faneuil Hall Samuel L. Silverman Senate Arturo de Filipo Aaron Pinkofsky House Lomasney Rourke W. W. Farr Mr. Silverman de Filipo Mr. Berwin William W. Farr Farr Ward 8 Martin M. Lomasney Daniel D. Rourke Boston Franz Hugo Krebs East Donovan

Rally at Newtonville Hears Local Senatorial Candidate

Newtonville Democrats gathered in Temple Hall with W. H. Baker presiding. C. E. Farrington spoke for the First Middlesex district seat criticizing the city charter and urging votes for the common people. Pierre Humbert and Baker also attacked the charter.

Newtonville Newton Temple Hall W. H. Baker C. E. Farrington Middlesex Powerse Pierre Humbert

Everett Absent At Anawam Hall Campaign Rally

On November 1 in Anawam Hall Everett did not appear due to a close friend’s death in Quincy. William A. Murphy of Boston spoke for him delivering a forceful speech on campaign issues. John C. Lane of Brookline also addressed the audience.

Fall, River National Emocrats Anawam Hall Dr. Everett Quincy Liam A. Murphy Boston John C. Lane Brookline

Haynes Sentenced for Life in Watertown Murder Case

Edward G. Haynes was sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice Wright at Auburn Prison after a Watertown court verdict. The defendant, described as a career criminal, received the maximum term for his conviction.

Watertown N. Y Justice Wright Edward G. Haynes Ariel Dantan Baly Auburn Prison

Washington Excursions Nine Day Royal Blue Line Tour

Royal Blue Line offers a nine day Washington excursion leaving Tuesday November 16 with stops at Mount Vernon Old Point Comfort Riggs House Philadelphia and Broadway Central New York. The $30 price covers all expenses and includes optional extended stop. Also Christmas tours to Washington Mount Vernon Philadelphia and New York and additional winter tours to Washington Florida and California with illustrated itinerary available from A J Simmons Boston.

Royal Blue Line Washington Riggs A. J. Simmons N.eb Washington Street Boston

Doan’s Kidney Pills Claim Kidney Relief Evidence

An East Boston reader endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache and urinary trouble, citing a decade of symptoms before use and immediate relief after one box. The ad notes availability at Woodbury Drug Co and nationwide sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents for the U S.

Dean T. J. Flaven Chelsea St Boston Doan Woodbury Drug Co Maverick Square Foster- Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U. S

Corbett's Column on Proofreading and The Tip Origin

The column discusses typographical slips in a busy newspaper, cites Dana and Pullman misprint examples, and recalls Mark Twain's attempted ungrammatical phrases. It explains a tip origin from old English taverns where small coin receptacles bore T I P meaning To Insure Promptness, later becoming tip.

Klondike Gold Mining stock promoted by Davis & Co

The piece notes E C Davis & Co handling stock of Klondike & Boston Gold Mining and Manufacturing Co with news from George M Reed in Alaska detailing claims at Leffork Hoosier Gulch Dawson Creek Julia Creek and a claim tally of 312 with a bedrock yield of 100 ounces. It mentions Davis & Co inviting purchases at 244 Washington St and highlights other local ads and items.

E. C. Davis & Co Klondike & Boston Gold Mining and Manufacturing Company George M. Reed Alaska Leffork Hoosier Gulch Dawson Creek Hunter Creek O. K Julia Creek Messrs. Davis & Co Washington Street

Union Pacific sold to reorganization committee for 53 million

Omaha dispatch reports the Union Pacific system including buildings sold to the reorganization committee for 53 528 582 76. The sinking fund and government decree bring total to 7 564 982 76. No other bidders. Clark expected as future president if healthy. A second foreclosure sale set for tomorrow.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Road Reorganization Committee John W Doane Ellery Anderson Louis Fitzgerald Winslow S. Pierce Alexander Miller Boston John Sheridan Maryland Solicitor Kelly General Cowin Jacob Schiff Marvin Hughitt Chicago T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Lawrence Creer Alvin W. Kreck Purc Winslow H. H. Clark

Riot in Scottdale injures three including manager

A riot in Scottdale Penn on Nov 1 left Henry Gillespie John Jordan and Scottdale Iron and Steel manager Skimp badly hurt. An earlier beating of union man Kelly sparked threats of revenge as 40 workers formed a line on Pittsburg street. Shots and a crusade followed as non unionists fired nearly fifty rounds. Skimp was shot in the left foot and struck on the head. Gillespie was hit in the right arm near an artery and nearly bled to death before aid arrived.

Scottdale Penn Henry Gillespie John Jordan Skimp Scottdale Iron and Steel Company Kelly Pittsburg Street Broadway

Theft of $400 in Merrimac Street incident

Israel D. Balch of Amesbury had $400 snatched from his pocket on Merrimac Street near noon. Two men were arrested and identified. Michael Santry and Tallis Santry were detained, Balch identifying Michael as the thief and Tallis as the umbrella grabber. No recovery reported and a third suspect remains at large.

Haverhill Israel D. B. Balch Amesbury Merrimac Street Mr. Balch Michael Santry Tallis

Castoria Label Case Sees Buckler Fined In Equity Court

Judge Cox fines George Buckler of Anacostia Drug Company and clears Conrad Wolf after finding Buckler violated an injunction by using a misleading label imitation of Centaur company Castoria. Court notes Buckler replaced the label but kept features closely mirroring the New York firm, deceiving the public.

Washington Cox Equity Court No George Buckler Anacostia Drug Company Centaur Company New York Buckler Disc New York Company Centaur

McKinley Welcomed Home by Canton Residents

President McKinley arrived in Canton Ohio and was greeted by crowds at his residence. Delegations from the Canton troop the Commercial Travellers Association and Watch Works workers presented welcomes as he spoke of returning to his old home and receiving approval for the national administration.

Canton, O Canton McKinley Commercial Travellers’ Association

Good Will Soap Exhibit at Boston Fair Weighs 200 lb 101 oz

The Good Will soap monument, exhibited by George B. Marsh & Co at the Boston Food Fair, weighed 200 pounds 101^2 ounces on Saturday. Andrew W. Ludlow, Dayton scales manager, presided with A. F. Carpenter, L. Brown and A. C. Dowse present. A prize watch was won by G. Graham of Whitinsville amid six near guesses of 200 pounds 101^4 ounces.

Good Will Son George B. Marsh & Co Boston Andrew W. Ludlow Dayton A. F. Carpenter L. Brown A. C. Dowse G. Graham Whitins

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