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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1896
Page
5
Mrs Packard reports total deafness in her right ear for years with ear discharge and severe catarrh. After Dr Wilson’s bloodless painless operations her hearing returned to perfect and remains stable months after treatment. Eyes and catarrh also improved with no ear discharge in two months.
At St Louis on November 17 the W C T U approved making the Loyal Temperance Legion a branch with its superintendent named general secretary. Telegrams from Clara Barton and the Boston Woman’s Temperance Union arrived. Resolutions urged aid for Armenians at Christmas and condemned mislabeling a women’s Bible commentary as a new Bible version. Boston Temperance Union urged Congress to block turning Lincoln’s death house into a saloon. The old officers were re elected.
San Francisco reports the dispute over James G. Fair's will concludes with the withdrawal of the pencil will. All Fair children who backed the pencil will now claim forgery and join a petition to probate the trust will dated three days earlier. The trust will has been admitted to probate, signaling the end of the protracted litigation.
Dwight Braman of Boston, a bondholder in the St. Louis and San Francisco railway, filed an equity bill in the U S Circuit Court seeking to set aside a foreclosure sale on grounds of conspiracies and fraud in the San Francisco receivership and in the purchase by the Atchison system and its management.
A local report questions a firm’s claim that Galvation Oil holds the top pain-pre advantage valued at 25 cents. Officials and industry figures debate pricing and impact on consumers.
Police say the death of Mrs Myrtle Jerome at 1185 Washington street appears self inflicted after a note and a rebuke over gas bills. A poodle died beside her as a box with a taunting message was found. The husband is reported to be in the West.
The Cambridge Board of Aldermen voted to authorize Mayor Bancroft to petition the Legislature for permission to issue 1 million dollars in bonds to finish Hobbs Brook and Payson Park reservoirs and related work. Aldermen Fairbairn and Wood debated petitions from county commissioners Harvard University and Avon Home for lower water rates. the committee on water supply opposed reductions. Reports were laid on the table except the Avon Home petition which was passed.
From Frankfort a despatch says the Court of Appeals may affirm death sentences for Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling in the Pearl Bryan murder. A decision is expected by Friday or Saturday.
Canton report says Major McKinley delays planned trip to Cleveland for at least another week. Visitors include General W. M. Osborne and Republican leaders from Indiana Texas and Minnesota. McKinley and family host supper and consultations at Market street home amid improving health notes.
Augusta Me November 17 1896 Hon J H Manley states he is not a candidate for any office at any level and would not accept any office if offered He cites business interests and his continued private civic work as his sole focus while pledging continued support for the Republican party.
Inspectors Wietcher of Newton and Murray of Cambridge arrested Michael Kelly in Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Kelly, wanted in Newton on a charge by a young woman, fled from a barber shop on Prospect street with a crowd of 300 watching. He escaped to a room across the street, dashed into Prospect street, jumped into a carriage, then was pursued by Inspector Murray and captured near City Hall and taken to headquarters.
George E Wood manager at George P Staples & Co was honored with a surprise gathering at his Dorchester home on Esmond Street. Furniture tradesmen presented a cut glass lemonade set and Mrs Woods received a cut glass spoon holder. Harriet Bach elder and Katherine Lally sang nicely. C D Cabot led the event with merriment. Caterer Harvey Blunt supplied refreshments. The group departed near midnight after extending best wishes for his future.
The Philadelphia branch of the National League of Business Men adopted resolutions praising John Wanamaker and endorsing his United States Senate bid to replace the retiring Cameron. Wanamaker consented to run. The Manufacturers' Club of Philadelphia also urged his election.
Dr Henson renowned magnetic healer offers free public healing each weekday morning at Columbia Theatre Boston from 10 to 11 oclock starting Nov 17. He will also consult free at Quincy House from 9 AM to 6 PM with paid follow ups. Assisted by Dr Phelps, lectures promise marvels of magnetic cure and health restoration.
Mme Inez Sprague made her debut on the Boston Music Hall stage supported by John C Manning and a selected orchestra under Emil Mollenhauer. Critics found her mezzo voice limited with weak upper tones and uneven pitch, yet she earned an encore for two ballads and floral tributes. Sprague, Virginian by birth, studied in Paris and Boston under Charles R Adams, and spoke on women pursuing broad musical education despite risks.
George E. Taber foreman at George E. Keith's shoe factory killed himself in the upper vestibule of the South Congregational Church in Campello by shooting behind the left ear with a revolver after leaving work at 2:30 pm. The tragedy drew about 500 spectators within minutes. Taber was a prominent church member and head of several fraternal and workers organizations. A rumor of pay-roll falsification circulated after his death, with family members offering cautious comments.
A notice invites clients to contact Dermatologist Woodbury at 11 Winter Street Boston to explore facial soap products and services advertised as Curti’s agent. The terse item presents a promotional quick pitch with emphasis on a specific address and agent.
Lettie Levyne tops the stage as the best poser. tonight at Bijou Opera House the Electric Dramatic Club offers a testimonial for families of West End road harbor victims from last September. Dore gallery at Cop ley Hall lauded. John E. Kellerd to play villain in The Heart of Maryland at Hollis on November 30. Theresa Vaughn headlines Excelsior Jr. at the Museum. Lettie Levyne performs I Don’t Want to Leave My Mamma at New Grand Theatre. Charlie Dickson and Lillian Burkhart present a pleasing sketch at Keith’s. Charles calls it warmer than The Widow Jones.
In the Soule murder trial at Wiscasset Maine on Nov 17 Dr Alden described Moore stomach contents after death noting a rum smell. Witnesses testified about money missing from James McCarty and timing of Soules movements with other hotel staff and residents detailing the day of Moore death.
Franklin Square Boston hosts second terms opening November 19 as entrance examinations run daily after November 12. Frank W. Hale serves as general manager.
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