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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1898
Page
2
The article outlines three forms of consumption: bronchial pleural fibrous and tubercular. It explains Almyr treatment effectiveness if caught early for the first two, while tubercular consumption is rarely curable. Recurrent colds worsen the condition until the lungs are deeply affected.
Fragmentary diary-like note lists coughing fits, cough with vomit, yellow sputum, blood in mucus, weak stomach, loss of taste, hoarse voice, throat pain, nocturnal breathing difficulty, weight loss, night sweats, kidney troubles, and diarrhea. Entry ends with office closure on Thanksgiving Day.
All patients starting renewed treatment before January 1 at Doctors McCoy and Powell Jefferson Building No 564 Washington Street opposite Adams House may receive one month of medicines and treatment at no charge.
TI V White of New York is jailed on grave robbing suspicions tied to a $2000 life insurance on Frank M White. He sought his supposedly foully dealt brother, locating a body later identified as Alexander McLean, interred in August. grave was emptied soon after burial.
A special Big Four wreck at Wood River bridge injured eight people when a cow darted under the passenger car derailing the train en route to East Alton to meet the excursion. One passenger is fatally injured.
The Harvard quarterback crediting Dibblee and Forbes for game plans says Penn could defeat Yale and Princeton, praising the Harvard system after a clash with Yale. He notes Yale’s plucky play and describes the team’s wind strategy and defensive breakthroughs. About himself he says credit goes to his advisers and that over 1,000 fans are expected at a celebration.
Yale fans debate captaincy for 1909 as injured quarterback Morris Ely recovers from a broken shoulder and fractured rib. Rumors favor Ely as next year’s captain, with McBride or Brown also considered. The Harvard defeat prompts calls for a professional head coach and graduate aides rather than sole reliance on graduate coaches. Captain Dibblee attends events in New Haven amid acclaim.
Harvard debates captaincy for next year with Burden a leading candidate and Daly as a young challenger. Other seniors depart after this year while backfield returns fill gaps. Coach Forbes contemplates stepping down but may stay, as Harvard celebrates a near championship with plans for a victory bonfire and a campus dinner.
Sir George Smyth Baden-Powell died today at age 70 in London. Representing Kirkdale division of Liverpool since 1885, he was a Conservative MP and an eminent political economist with colonial affairs expertise. Born December 24, 1847, in Oxford, he was the son of Rev. Baden-Powell and granddaughter of Admiral Smyth. He studied at Marlborough and Oxford, earning the chancellor's prize for English essay in 1876.
Major Charles K. Darling of the Sixth M V M spoke on his Reminiscence of the Late War to the Bnai Zion Educational Society at Bijou Hall 170 Hanover Street. The talk followed Mr J L Alberts reading on the Spanish Inquisition as prepared by society member Alberts. President David Stoneman presided.
Professor Ellis and associates present a six volume complete history from Norse discoveries to the Spanish American War. Jordan, Marsh offers first edition distribution in New England and a United States History Club with a reduced club price and installment payments. An exhibition of original paintings and sketches accompanies the launch.
Advertisement for bespoke hair mattresses from W. F Manufacturers. Promises two piece trunks and full size mattresses sold for ten dollars. Located opposite American House, at 43 and percent panever street corner.
Andrew Carnegie, railing against imperial policy, argues that annexing the Philippines risks war and harms foreign trade. He criticizes Secretary Gage’s stance, cites London financial shocks, and urges a peaceful open trade system with the world while defending American labor and constitutional duties.
The argument weighs the open door policy versus imperialism with notes on labor leaders like President Gompers opposing U S involvement in East Asia. It predicts tax costs and bloodshed for expansion, warns of Europe’s naval power, and stresses a constitutional path keeping the republic free from perpetual war.
The Roxbury division held a grand reception for past recording secretary Gunner John E Keating U S N at Tremont Hall. Keating spoke about his wartime service and received a gold watch and chain from Division President John Dolan amid a collation. Police announce nine Chinese men arrested at 29 Harrison Avenue for presence where gaming implements were found. bail posted.
Leaders in Lees Plage discuss the Board of Apportionment and Aldermen slate amid defections and rivalries. Ex Alderman John H. Lee declines the bid while Lawrence Minot and John H Sullivan loom as top contenders. McNary and Sullivan receive strong backing, with opposition pressure rising as Ward 3 and Charlestown nominations heat up. The East Boston seat decision and Union Hall convention cap the day.
The twentieth annual Boston Industrial Home gathering at Union Congregational Church featured Mayor Quincy praising charity and commending the home. Superintendent Roberts detailed operations including $44,450 annual expenditures, 82 251 meals, 52 572 beds, 928 medical cases, 400 religious meetings, and 250 inmate pledges. Harvard students and Assistant Superintendent Eliot noted support, while Rev Loomis urged coal and wood orders for the home.
The piece denounces adulterated whiskey urging straight whiskey only. It extols a government guaranteed 100 proof brand aged seven Summers with endorsements from Prof. Barnum and Prof. Wayne praising purity and flavor. It questions blended whiskeys and promotes a solid government stamp as assurance.
The Thomas Francis Meagher Literary Association in Boston hosted a centenary commemorative gathering for the Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O'Brien at 53 Hanover Street. The event featured speeches on Irish unity and citizenship, vocal solos, and Emmet Orchestra performances. Over 60 attendees, including speakers from across the state, attended the largest such event yet, with resolutions opposing an Anglo U.S. alliance adopted and a note urging U S officials to assist John Flanigan in returning to the United States.
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