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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1897

Page

2

Dr Greene Nervura Remedy Promoted by Phillips Brooks Follower

An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a cure for fatigue, weakness, and health decline. It cites Rev. Phillips Brooks on active living and features testimonial from L. J. Boardman of Manchester New Hampshire who credits Nervura with recovery from indigestion and nosebleeds. The ad claims Nervura as a universal restorer and offers free consultation from Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.

Phillips Brooks L. J. Boardman Manchester N. H Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Mass

Fire destroys First Unitarian Church in Winchester

The First Unitarian Church on Main street in Winchester burned tonight, about 9 o clock, with an estimated loss of 20 000 dollars. Incendiary origin suspected, flames reached the 90 foot steeple by 9 45. The wood church built thirty years ago cost 23 000, furnishings 4000, insurance 10 000 on the church and 2000 on the organ. Rev. Arthur W. Littlefield serves as pastor.

Winchester Mass First Unitarian Main Street Arthur W. Littlefield

Murder in Lexington: Saloonkeepers duel ends in death

Merritt Martin, a saloon keeper and Chattanooga Brewing Co. agent, fought J. J. Ryan on Main Street in Lexington. Ryan died from injuries and Martin is jailed on a murder charge.

Lexington Merritt Martin Chattanooga Brewing Company J. J. Ryan Main Street Ryan Martin

Pioneer Lodge Dedicates New Building in Bridgewater

Pioneer Lodge No. 18 I O O F dedicates its new Bridgewater hall with a ceremony by the grand officers. Attendees include past deputies, Taunton deputy and suite, and lodge leaders from ten miles. Grand Master John Corkhill speaks, with Louis A Cook of Weymouth as principal speaker. Banquet follows.

Bridgewater Pioneer Lodge Asputy Taunton John Corkhill Grand Lodge Louis A Cook Weymouth

Strong Man Irving Warns Against Coffee Habit

In a late interview Irving urges avoiding coffee with trainers across athletic circles echoing the warning. He cites weak heart and short breath as lessons while noting Postum Cereal Coffee as the standard beverage in athletic circles.

Irving

Merchants Club Dinner Sees Officials Rally Over Football

Boston Merchants' Club held its monthly dinner at the Algonquin House with Lt. Gov. Crane Attorney-General Knowlton and Treasurer Shaw in attendance. Knowlton praised college athletics as mind and body training while Taylor offered a benediction after a talk linking recent football in Cambridge to broader public concerns.

Merchants’ Club of Boston Algonquin Club W. M. Crane H. M. Knowlton Kk. P. Shaw Wolcott John Mason Little W. O. Blaney Cambridge Lic¢ Ooy Shaw Commonwealth George B. Ford Charles H. Taylor Harvard Yale

East Boston Trade Group Debates School Conditions

The East Boston Citizens Trade Association met at Grand Army Hall. The group discussed school accommodations in Harbor View and Chaplin districts, noting crowded rooms and high rent for added space. Members urged action before next meeting. Fred B. Day resigned as grade crossings chair. John H. Sullivan named new chair.

East Boston Harbor View Emerson Bonzagni Cochran Fred B. Day John H. Sullivan Mr. Day

Cheaper Fares From Street Railways Highlight Hearings

The Massachusetts hearings at the State House examined street railway economics. Willard B. Ferguson testified on fare reductions from Worcester to Spencer and Haverhill to Amesbury, noting 50 percent overall cuts and increased local value. P F Sullivan defended local benefits. the session adjourned to Wednesday.

State House Willard B. Ferguson Malden Massachusetts Worcester, Leicester & Spencer Leicester Spencer Worcester Haverhill Merrimac New Hampshire Amesbury P. F. Sullivan Lowell & Suburban Road Boston Baltimore West End

Burns Wins Fury Filled 15 Round Bout At Manhattan A C

The Burns of Cohoes defeated Martin Flaherty of Lowell in a fast 15 round bout witnessed by about 3000 fans in Troy. Flaherty fouled Burns repeatedly including elbow strikes to the eye, and Burns was awarded the decision after Flaherty was penalized in the late rounds. A preliminary 12 round win went to Tom Conroy of Troy over Tommy Duffy.

Troy N. Y Manhattan A. C Larry Burns Cohoes Martin Flaherty Lowell Mass Burns Flaherty Tighé Tigers Massachusetts Tom Conroy Tommy Duffy Fishkill Conroy

Indictments Returned by Bristol County Grand Jury

The Bristol county grand jury at Taunton indicted Henry A. Holcomb New Bedford for conspiring to defraud Bennett Mills of 150 000 in 33 counts. John Corbett Sr Seekonk faced malicous mischief and maiming swine. Jeremiah Manchester Westport charged with murder of Holder A Tripp. William Shea Fall River council member charged with bribery and requesting a bribe. Frank W Hoag Fall River charged with requesting a bribe. Further indictments were presented but not named publicly.

New Bedford Bristol County Grand Jury Taunton Henry A. Holcomb Frank R. Hadley Bennett Mills John Corbett Jeremiah Manchester Westport Holder A. Tripp William Shea Fall River Frank W. Hoag

Bay State Gas Company Delivers Unanimous Meeting In Wilmington

At Union Hall Wilmington on November 16 the annual Bay State Gas Company of Delaware meeting approved all votes unanimously. Key figures Henry H. Rogers and John G. Moore of New York and Thomas M. Lawson of Boston controlled 781,000 of 1,000,000 shares. The board and J Edward Addicks were reelected. The treasurer reported 5.12 million dollars cash and 2,700 dollars indebtedness. An offer of six million from the McMillien syndicate was accepted. A committee including Rogers Addicks and Rockefeller was empowered to swap contracts for stock in several gas firms and New Amsterdam Gas Company plus eleven New England gas companies. One in five shares of the 50 million capital was converted to a guaranteed 5 percent preferred, with 8 million dollars set aside in trust.

Wilmington Del Bay State Gas Company of Delaware Union Hall Henry H. Rogers John G. Moore New York Thomas M. Lawson Boston J. Edward Addicks McMillien Syndicate Messrs. Rogers, Addicks and Rockefeler United Gas Improvement Company Buffalo Gas Company East River Gas Company Standard Gas Company Equitable Gas Company New Amsterdam Gas Company New England

Names in Chelsea robbery case reveal alias larceny history

The two youths charged with robbing Myer Silverman’s store in Winnisimmet street appeared in Chelsea court. One man identified as Walter Borsch with a long criminal record faced up to twenty five years under the habitual criminal clause. The other man, calling himself John Rogers, wore prison-made clothes and has a history of aliases and early larceny. Both waived examination and are held for the grand jury. Rogers also faces an assault charge on Patrolman Morrison.

Chelsea Howard Gorman John Rogers Gorman Walter Borsch Rogers Boston Borsch Gartland Burns Snelling Howard Dorhans Dugan House of Correction Judge Bosson Chelsea Court Myer Silverman Winnisimmet Street

Welcome Daly Rally Plans Historic Irish Visit

About eighty prominent Irish Americans met at the Parker House in Massachusetts to organize a reception for John Daly the Irish patriot. Daly will lecture on December 12 at the Boston Theatre under Clan na Gael auspices. An executive committee led by P J Flatley Patrick Murray Owen McLoughlin J J Teeves Frank McCrory and P V Mahoney was formed plus a fifty man Cambridge Somerville Watertown Quincy Roxbury rallying committee. A motion urged Irish American societies to affiliate. A parade committee includes Col Thomas F Doherty Col Roger Scannell Charles McCarthy Capt Clements and others.

Massachusetts Parker House John Daly Frank McCrory P. V. Mahoney Cambridge Somerville Watertown Quincy Roxbury South Boston Thomas F. Doherty Roger Scannell Charles McCarthy Clements William J. Cronin Benjamin Fitzpatrick Francis Daly Thomas Owens John B. Duffy

Sentencing Set For J O Neil Jr In McCloud Murder

On Saturday in Springfield the sentence for John O Neil Jr convicted of murdering Mrs Hattie McCloud will be fixed. District Attorney Hammond expects a motion for a new trial from defense counsel Parkhurst before Saturday. Justice Richardson reported word that Justices Sheldon and Fessenden will attend.

Springfield John O'Neil, Jr Hattie McCloud Hammond Parkhurst Richardson Mason Sheldon Fessenden

Panic Averted as Counterfeit Show Near Disastrous End

Patrolman James M. Harmon stopped a fraudulent educational show planned for Clarendon Hall in Davis Square. Two men advertised a 4:15 pm event charging 7 cents for children and 13 cents for adults, then fled with many refunds promised but not delivered. Names given were Albert Wood and O B Steele.

West Somerville James M. Harmon Clarendon Hall Davis Square Harmon Albert Wood O. B. Steele

Life Saved Mystery Follows Marblehead Man Near Newhall Wharf

A man identified as Andrew Peach of Marblehead was found floating off Newhall's wharf around 6:45 PM. He had cuts on his head and lip, initially feared foul play but later thought to be from a fall. He was taken to hospital in critical but improving condition. cause of entry unclear.

Captain Hall Deaq Dies Suddenly at Medford Station

Captain Henry T. Hall 56, treasurer of Felton Paper Company, died yesterday afternoon while waiting for a train in Medford. He visited Fred Gilman on Ashland street and, on returning home, fell ill. He resided on Sorell avenue Brookline and is survived by a widow, three daughters, and a son. He belonged to General Lawrence Post 66 G A R and was a Mason.

Henry T. Hall Felton Paper Company Medford Hall Fred Gilman Ashland Street Sorell Avenue Brookline Captain Hall Lawrence Post

Boston man sandbagged and robbed in Atlanta

Mr Herbert Wiswall of Boston was assigned to rooms at the Aragon Hotel last night. This morning he was found unconscious at the Grand Opera House steps after being sandbagged and robbed. He is hospitalized at Grady.

Atlanta Herbert Wiswall Boston Mass Aragon Hotel West Point Grand Opera House Grady Hospital

Fox Confirmed to Lunacy and Charity Commission

The executive council confirmed the nomination of Jabez Fox as a member of the Lunacy and Charity Commission on motion by Colonel Benton.

Executive Council Benton Jabez Fox Lunacy and Charity Commission

New Street Plan Withdrawn After Cost Set at 3 Million

Advocates for a Copsey square to Broadway street and Broadway to Park square link fail as the city faces over 3 million dollars in acquisition costs. The street commission, after hearing petitioners, votes to allow withdrawal of the petition.

Copsey Square Broadway Park Square Street Commission

Boston Patrolman Accused at Commission Hearing

Three police commissioners heard charges against Patrolman George F. Hall of Court Square station. Vin cent Buitta a Newton produce dealer says Hall struck him Aug 12 and knocked him down and pulled Buitta’s 11 year old daughter Adela by the hair amid a dispute over wagon placement. The board reserved judgment.

George F. Hall Court Square Vincent Buitta Wewton Hall Adela Buitta Buiitta Buitta Bultta

Italians sue Nawn for damages in Roxbury case

Francesco Ruggiero Antonio Ruggiero and Giovanni Ruggiero of Naples sue Harry P. Nawn Roxbury contractor in the United States Circuit Court for 6000 damages. They allege a bucket fall at Roxbury caused death of Niccolo Ruggiero and seek compensation.

Harry P. Nawn Roxbury United States Francesco Ruggiero Antonio Ruggiero Giovanni Ruggiero Naples Italy Niccolo Ruggiero

Embezzler Isagi Convicted. Turkish Consul General Sentenced

Judge Sheldon sentences a high profile embezzlement case involving Iasigi a custodian of a 250000 dollar trust fund. The Boston affair traces back to wealth, social standing, and a fall from grace after arrest in New York and removal from the consul general post.

Iasigi Charles Derieux France Francis Peabody New York Boston

Indeterminate sentence for Joseph Iasigi in Suffolk County

The court imposes a term of imprisonment from fourteen to eighteen years with the first day in solitary confinement and the remainder at hard labor. Iasigi, 49, faces a life-like prospect due to the indeterminate sentence and the governor's pardon power. Observers note his premature aging and altered appearance during confinement after a life of luxury.

Joseph Iasigi Suffolk Lasigi

Contained Prisoner Iasigi Arrives at Charlestown State Prison

Joseph A. Iasigi was moved to solitary confinement at Charlestown State Prison after late yesterday. He appeared composed and waited while officials prepared his cell. Friends and family connections from Somerset and Country clubs reflected with pity on the misfortune, noting his Boston roots and social prominence.

Charlestown State Prison Insigt Somerset and Country Clubs Iasig

Prisoner Enters Twenty Four Hours of Solitary Confinement

Mr. Iasigi spent the night in an open cell and accepted his changed condition with apparent calm. Prison officials reported he was asleep last night. Today he begins a full day in solitary confinement.

Iasigi

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