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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1898
Page
2
A patient with a heavy lung infection recalls a drastic recovery after following doctors McCoy and Powell. He attributes his improvement to their treatment and claims his cough vanished, appetite returned, and breathing strengthened, ending the need for climate change.
Medicine and treatment to all patients starting or renewing before January 1 at Doctors Mc Coy and Powell Jefferson Building 564 Washington Street. The offer waives any payment or compensation for one month of care.
A large East Boston rally supported Captain Thomas Clark of the U S Signal Corps for Ward 2 alderman. Speakers, including Rep elect John J Douglass and others praised his military record and pledged vigorous campaigning until polls close. A second rally is planned for Harbenian Hall tonight with repeat appearances by the same speakers.
About 500 friends of W. J. Cronin gathered at Hibernian Hall to outline a campaign plan. Cronin was greeted with cheers and a tiger as speakers including G. Harber, Charles A. Reilly, John H. Hickey, George J. Lovett, Manasseh E. Bradley and John Quinn addressed the group. A rallying committee from every precinct was named to organize subsequent events.
In Boston Superior Court Judge Lifey hears Wolf Kaplan's $10,000 suit for injuries from the March 4 1897 Tremont and Boylston gas explosion. Witnesses describe months of escaping gas odor complaints from Klein and Pelham Hotel basement gas, with subway workers using torches and ongoing neglect before the blast. The case adjourned to 9:30 am Monday.
The event honored General Nelson A. Miles with Hon. Joseph Choate as toastmaster. Governor Roosevelt and Rear Admiral Erben attended, with speeches praising Miles’s Civil War career and recent campaigns. A drum corps escorted ice cream statues of historic figures, and Miles expressed gratitude for the welcome.
Robert Knight near completion of buying out heirs in the B. B. Knight cotton firm. The group runs fifteen Rhode Island and Massachusetts mills with 425000 spindles and 11000 looms, employing about 500 workers and paying $35000 weekly. Products include sheetings shirtings twills sateens cambrics and fine cambrics, making the largest individual plant in the country.
Washington November 11 The 17th of the month will be the last date home folks may send Christmas presents to soldiers in Manila through a government agency. The quartermaster department has chartered a steamer leaving San Francisco that date, the last to reach Manila before Christmas. Send goods free to the depot quartermaster in San Francisco properly directed.
A letter testifies that coffee worsened heart and stomach issues for multiple families. After three years using Postum Cerewood Coffee, both spouses improved and plan to continue. Readers named include Mrs Laura Quinn and the Wilsons of Indiana towns. The letter stresses allowing Postum to boil adequately for full flavor.
Fall River defeated Brockton 6 to 5 in a closely played game at home on Nov. 11. The match featured combination plays and skillful rushing, with standout efforts by Schofield and Sanford for Brockton and strong defense by Fall River to seal the win before about 300 spectators.
In New Haven the home team beat Providence 6 to 1 in a rare inter-state pelo league game. Spencer opened scoring at 13 9 with a back-hand drive, and New Haven smothered Providence in the final period as goals came frequently. Attendance 1500 with Referee Leahy.
Waterbury defeated New Britain 3 to 1 in a hard fought polo match in Waterbury Connecticut. The fierce contest lasted all forty five minutes with Waterbury ultimately sealing the win despite New Britain’s strong effort. Burgess was noted for a ball deflection in the third period.
General Nelson A Miles and Mrs Miles were hosted at the Hotel Majestic by the New York city chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. About 150 guests attended including army and navy officers, state leaders, and representatives from several sister societies while many officers wore uniforms. Governor Bushnell and several Ohio generals joined the gathering.
The Yukon Mining and Milling Co offers a last opportunity to invest as stock prices may rise. Proceeds will cover timber berths and milling costs, with expected six month net lumber profits around 217000. Details at Globe Bank Building 92 State St.
Waterbury defeated New Britain 3 to 1 after delays as Swords led with 27 points and Burgess added 27, Griffin had 1 foul, Swords 1, Tibbetts refereed before a 1500 crowd.
Springfield shut down Hartford in a one sided match winning 9 to 1. Hipson Connell combined well while Mooney impressed with late period play. Captain Cotter exhausted and forced to retire after the second period.
Carruth’s team won two of three against Boylston as Binns posted 574 and Gordon 589 for high marks, while Murray & Irwin surged to three straight wins. Hub and Meyers squads also posted victories with Brackett’s 624 leading the day. 999th Artillery dominated in later events with Ball rolling 590 and Dole 527. Billiards and whist results accompany the night’s action.
Police seek a 2 year old, 6 feet 8 inch tall man in overalls who posed as an expressman to steal a lady's blue coat from Boyle Bros and a woven cashmere rug worth 86 from Thomas O Callaghan Co. He was described as smooth faced and wearing jumper clothing.
Halifax report says H M Whitney left for Boston as Dominion Coal Co plans to boost Cape Breton mine output and stockpile coal for New England Gas. Potential coal reciprocity eyed. English investors to fund Cape Breton iron and shipbuilding, needing Whitney to supply fuel. London-backed $1,000,000 venture forms as Cape Breton iron and steel projects rise. Oil wells at East Bay also reportedly optioned.
High scores determined prize money in the candle-pin roll-off at the St James alleys last night. Finnegan posted 474, Rose 460, Rouse 456, Peterson 450, Powers among top scorers as Wilby and Williams fell short of medals.
Louisville report notes Australian Jimmy Ryan knocked out Cincinnati welterweight Jim Franey in the fourth round of a planned 20 round bout.
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