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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1897

Page

5

Boston dermatologist to perform cosmetic facial operations

John H. Woodbury and a New York surgeon will be in Boston at 11 Winter Street from November 15 to 18 to offer operations for correcting facial irregularities and blemishes. Appointments urged for this service. The institute says noses ears scars and skin diseases can be erased and flat noses can be reshaped with a gold bridge.

John H. Woodbury New York Boston Winter Street John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute Woodbury Mass

Remarkable Ear Surgery Promises Invisible Changes

An ear alteration procedure involves removing a thin internal tissue shave and stitching, with a ten day bandage period, leaving the patient looking different. Local anesthetics allow painless shaping by the surgeon.

Brazil President Declares Martial Law in Rio Janeiro

A Times despatch from Rio Janeiro says President Moraes has issued a thirty day martial law decree amid growing evidence of a political conspiracy linked to the recent assassination attempt. The city remains quiet and public opinion backs the executive, while the police prefect resigns and street gatherings are banned. The overall situation is considered to be improving.

London Times Rio Janeiro Moraes

Reverend Bliss Attacks Utah Mormon Power and Polygamy

The Rev. Charles R. Bliss, financial agent of Salt Lake College, argues that polygamy persists in Mormon practice and that church influence over Utah legislation endangers state governance. He cites Provo-Enquirer editor Edward Partridge and warns that church control could shape laws, urging moral action over further legislation to counter Mormon influence.

Charles R. Bliss Salt Lake College Utah Franklin Street Congregational Church Somerville Mormon Church Provo-Enquirer Edward Partridge Joseph Smith United States Wilford Woodruff Partridge Christ Christian Church

James Sullivan Drowned Off Narragansett Pier

The body of James Sullivan of Chelsea Mass and crewman on the battleship Massachusetts was found at Narragansett Pier. He drowned when a catboat with Richard Nagie overturned off Lion's Head three weeks ago while voyaging from Newport to New York. The body was found in citizen clothes, badly battered by rocks, and is in the care of officials.

Wickford R. I James Sullivan Chelsea Mass Massachusetts Narragansett Pier Asa Stedman Sullivan Richard Nagie Newport New York

Madrid Tobaccos Policy Seen Favorable to Woodford

London dispatch reports Senor Moret the colonies minister promises to study tobacco prohibition and cabled Marshal Blanco for information. With improving Spain United States relations Moret favors granting General Woodford's request.

London Madrid The Daily Mail Senor Moret General Woodford Marshal Blanco Spain United States Woodford

Modern Daniel Sermon at YM Union Vesper Service

The vesper service at YM Union was led by Rev. Augustus P. Record of Austin Street Church Cambridge who spoke on A Modern Daniel. A fine musical program followed by the Austin Street Church choir featured Mrs H Carlton Slack Miss Adah C Hussey David K E Newland Nathan F Lincoln George Mendall Taylor as accompanist and director.

Young Men’s Christian Union Augustus P. Record Austin Street Cambridge Daniel Austin Street Church H. Carleton Slack Adah C. Hussey David KE. Newland Nathan F. Lincoln George Mendall Taylor

Fels-Naptha Praised as Cold Weather Cleaner Soap

The soap is described as a scientific cleaner soap with naptha blended scientifically. It is touted as kinder to skin than rough work soaps and effective in lukewarm water. Benefits noted for cold weather include less chapping of hands compared to hot water washing.

Manchester Martyrs Commemoration Planned by O'Reilly Club

The John Boyle O'Reilly Club met at 198 Hannover Street and decided to mark the death of the Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O'Brien. A gathering will be held at Irish American Hall in South Boston on November 23 with addresses by numerous speakers urging Irish readiness for the 1798 rebellion centennial celebration and asserting Ireland must win justice by force.

John Boyle O’reilly Hannover Street Manchester Allen Larkin O’brien Boston Timothy Hayes James Demsey Lynn James Ryan John M. Cotter William F. Henderson Patrick McManus John R. Collins William Mr. Rice Paris the Park William Gillette England Johnson Bowdoin Square May Wheeler John Cain Charles A. Pusey Matthews Harris Lettie LeVyne Milo Valesca Wallace Campbell James K. Keene Grand Theatre Millie James James J. Corbett Grand Opera House

Charles Stewart Parnell Associates Meet in Hampden Hall

A meeting of the Charles Stewart Parnell Associates was held in Friendship Hall Hampden Street yesterday with Joseph Madden in the chair. About 100 members registered with 17 initiations and 20 applications. The group, composed of Ward 11 voters and taxpayers, discussed increasing initiation fees and thanked the Post for its past favors including defeating the single chamber bill.

Charles Stewart Parnell Associates Friendship Hall Hampden Street Joseph Madden Ward If Madden Post Boston Messrs. Madden McGee McCormack McCluskey Richardson

Hat Dilemma at Stage Sighting In Chicago Record

TJ asked a young woman in front to remove her big hat so he could see the stage. She refused saying holding it in her lap still blocked his view.

Chicago

National Horse Show Opens Amid Glorious Hype in New York

The thirteenth annual National Horse Show opens at Madison Square Garden with 1600 plus entries across hackneys trotting hunters harness and saddle classes. Judges include Alexander Morton and Prescott Lawrence as fashion leaders fill arena boxes and John Jacob Astor and James Stillman are among prominent exhibitors. The event promises top quality stock and a season’s premiere of society and spectacle.

New York National Horse Show Association Madison Square Garden Alexander Morton Gowan Bank Scotland James Wood Mount Kisco N. Y Alexander B. McLaren Aurora Ill David Bonner A. C. Hall T. Harbison Lexington Prescott Lawrence C. E. Mather Philadelphia J. D. Cheever George Work Haward Morrell W. G. Gulliver George R. Read R. W. Rives W. Rutherford Trumbull Carey F. C. Stevens Attica John Robinson Hull Charley Bates Eli B. Jordanston J. #. Widener

Dorr and Cuban conflict mark New York and Washington reports

Obituary notes Henry C. Dorr of New York dies at 217 West Fourteenth Street born 1820 Providence Rhode Island. Also summaries Gomez Cuban proclamation rejecting autonomy and US diplomatic reactions, plus local election rallies and candidate filings in Boston area wards 17 7 10 11 20 24 ahead of ballots.

New York Henry C. Dorr West Fourteenth Street Providence R. L Brown Thomas Wilson Dorr Dorr Suffrage Party Rhode Island Samuel W. King Newport King Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church St. Stephen’s Church

Conversationalist P uffington noted for taciturn style

Quote from Philadelphia North American discusses Colonel Puffington as an expert conversationalist. Babel remarks his taciturn manner gives others many chances to speak. The exchange highlights how a restrained host fosters dialogue and engagement.

Skinner Colonel Puffington Babel Philadelphia

Mail Carrier Robbed of Registered Mail in Warren

Warren Idaho November 14 A lone highwayman held up a mail carrier last night forced him to cut open mail sacks and took all registered mail and letters about 4000 dollars in cash was seized sheriff and ten deputies pursued at once

Warren Idaho

German cafe opens at Hotel Touraine draws Harvards Yale patrons

Boston's Hote Touraine launches a cosmopolitan German cafe after hours for ladies and guests, running to 1 a m. The post reports nearly 200 turned away on a busy Friday and Saturday as Harvard and Yale crowds flock to the new after dinner refuge. Manager Hart and Mr Whipple Jr praise the venture as high class and designed for regular guests and after theater visitors alike.

Boston Harvard Yale Bohemia Whipple, Jr Hart Post Ange Waldorf New York

Mrs. Wyatt Denies Withdrawing From School Board Race

Rumors that Mrs. Mary L. Wyatt would withdraw from the Republican caucus race for the School Board in Holton Hall West Medford are unfounded. A canvass manager says she remains in the race and notes no A P A involvement, adding her friends expect her election based on merit.

Mary L. Wyatt Holton Hall West Medford

Enthusiastic Ward 2 Council Candidate Meeting

A crowded Columbia Hall East Boston hosted a rally for Joseph F. Hickey candidate for Common Council Ward 2. Speakers included Fred B. Andrews Philip J. McArdle John J. Douglass Joseph A. Frazier and Walter Griffin presiding.

Joseph F. Hickey Columbia Hall Boston William Jennings Bryan George Fred Williams Walter Griffin John H. Hickey Fred B. Andrews Philip J. McArdle John J. Douglass Joseph A. Frazier Thomas F. Clark

Pacific cable survey reveals uneven seafloor near Honolulu

Warrimoo reports H M S Penguin surveyed Suva to Honolulu route. Uncharted patches exist but lie under seven to eight fathoms of water and are not navigational hazards. New South Wales gold yield for quarter to Sept 30 amounts to 991 ounces valued at £351,803 with notable strikes near Kanowna. A rush forms as individuals report large gold finds including 20 and 50 ounces in dishes.

Vancouver B. C Warrimoo Australia Penguin Fiji Suva Honolulu New South Assembly New South Wales Kanowna

Tremont Tonight Hosts Henry Arthur Jones Comedy The Physician

Boston theatre listings report E Willard and company opening a five week engagement at Tremont with Jones new comedy The Physician and a Dickens adaptation Tom Pinch. Cast changes at museum and Boston Theatre draw attention to Everitt Willard Clara Van Buren Maude Granger Christie MacDonald and others.

Willard Brooklyn The Mr. Willard Frank Daniels New York Boston Theatre Museum Miss van Buren Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brazil Modern Daniel Theae Caff-o-lyne Fill Co Kass Manchester Martyrs John Boyle O'Reilly Gotham Horse Show Boston Society H. C. Dorr Gomez Washington McKinley State Department Day Cuba White House Workingman’s Democratic Club Ward 17 Williams Hall Albert A. Piller Bryan Democratic Party Thomas Riley Michael L. Caples Frank H. Gaffney Thomas H Brophy R. Sydney Duncan Mr. Riley Common Council Daniel M. Driscoll Quinn Hudson Street Mr. Driscoll John A. Kelther W. T. A. Fitzgerald Keither Senator Quinn Patrick Brickley Michael T. Callahan Martin F. Dooley William H. Sullivan John H. Falvey Cornelius F. Desmond Edward White Alpheus Sanford Club Mattapan Dorchester Oakland Hall Mr. Sanford Quincy Democratic Club Anderson Hall Pleasant Street William A. McDevitt, Jr Board of Aldermen John H. Griffin Quincy McDevitt Griffin Edward J. Murphy Dorchester Avenue Linden Street Joseph J. Farren Nagl WM. G. Bell CO Little Touraine Bryan Late Australian News Augustus Pitou Augustus Cook M. J. Jordan Edwin Mordant A. C. Deltwyn Roberts Geo. Princefort Harry Pearson Wheeler Carina Jordan Knott Murray Ireland Billy Carter Frank McNish J. J. Cain Hanley & Jarvis Weston Sisters Mitchell Jess Newell Smevete Pusey Ashton & Conrad Matthews & Harris Dover Sts Ariety Barr and Evans Johnnie QuigLry Emma Cotrelly McLean and Hall Dick Sands Chalk Saunders JO Phillips Frank Walsh Continunous Tremont Theatre John B. Schoeffel E. S. Willard the Physician Henry Arthur Model Playhouse Tremont and Washington Streets Robert Hilliard Auguste van Biene Sig. Quinto Zani Biograph Tremont Tony Cummings Tremont St Fishmng Haddon Chambers BCS Stevenson Sears Eugene Tompkins France Boston Museum Circus Giris EL Batre Hollis Isaac B. Rich Charles Frohmans Empire Theatre Stock CO Tremont Temple Rossancertin Boston Rats Columbi Tani Terry Gow Shaun Rhue Austin & Stone’s Tremont Row Myrtie Peek Great Penne Arie Ronza Cora Beckwith Klondike Arthur St. Andrassy Jas. Eve. A Ned Opera House Cooper Trilby Wee Cycling Academy Tremont Street the Palace Leespinnee
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