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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1898

Page

2

Cummings Praises Nervura But Warns Of Overwork

Supt. G. E. Cummings of the Boston and Maine Railroad voices strong endorsement for Dr. Greene's Nervura, claiming it restored his health after overwork and nervous fatigue. He urges others who feel run down to try the remedy, noting it as a tonic and health restorer from the Boston physician.

G. E. Cummings Woodaville N. H Northern Boston & Maine Railroad Ann Yniaky Anryather Aude Cummings Dr. Greene T ¢An Temple Place Boston Mass

Electric Go Held Blameless for Subway Explosion Case

The Wolf Kaplan v four major firms case moved forward before Judge Lilley as electrical experts testified. The Edison Company was favored with a verdict after prosecutors failed to prove lawful responsibility, while the defense asked to delay resting their case. The session ended with a postponement until today on the construction company claim.

Young Wolf Kaplan Lilley Lewis Bell Hurlburt Idison Eugene A. Crockett Isaiah H. Farnham New England Telegraph and Telephone Company Edison Company Matthews Metropolitan Construction Company

Fire devastates Squire packing plant in East Cambridge

A major blaze at John P. Squire & Co. East Cambridge caused an estimated 75 000 to 100 000 in damage. Seventeen firemen were injured, one critically, as roof and walls collapsed and workers fought to control the fire. The firm plans to rebuild, with operations continuing.

Yesteday Park John P. Squire & Co East Cambridge Frank O. Squire Matthew Lewis Fairbairn Truck 2 Cambridge Squire & Co James Skehan Engine 7 Skehan Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary James Ward Squire Superintendent Cooke Engine Company No. 7 Cambridge Department Fairbairn Gore Street Boston James F. Dalton John Cunniff Squire Company T Ts Wfiveman Fairbairn Cffice Lieutenant Wood Hosemann Clark Mude John Ward

Aldermen Battle Over Engine House Site And Brookline Sale

A heated board debate centered on locating a new fire engine house with opposing views on Yarmouth street and Dartmouth street sites. The committee urged Dartmouth proximity or Huntington Avenue, while opponents shifted focus to improvements and land sales including the Brookline reservoir.

Ppop Yarmouth Street Dartmouth Street Humumtington Avenue O’toole Committee On Public Improvements Lott Charles Mr. Charles Yarmouth Public Improvement Committee Special Committee Huntington Avenue Brookline Reservoir Presho Boston Normal School

Healer Prof Coffey Crowds Boston Office For Public Cures

The article touts Prof Coffey a magnetic healer delivering public cures at the People Temple and in his Boston offices at 212 Columbus Ave. Crowds seek healing for deafness paralysis tumors and blindness with reported rapid relief. He offers sessions daily 9 am to 7 30 pm except Sundays and charges less than other specialists.

Prof. Coffey Coffey Columbus Ave Cor Berkeley St Boston

Brockton Triumphs in Overtime Thriller Over East Weymouth

Brockton edges East Weymouth 6 5 in overtime to 9 6 after 3 minutes 20 seconds extra. Murray and Henry debuted for Brockton as Sanford Collins and Dawson led with goals and assists. Referee Blanchard officiated with 200 in attendance at the venue.

Brockton Navy East Weymouth Murray Henry Weymouth Sanford Wiley Dawson Jones Murray Sher Hestbes Barlow Pichty Collins Brockton, Wicks Jones C.e Gendredu Gendreau Blanchard Davidson

Rockland Defeats Lewiston In Exciting Ice Clash

Rockland team triumphed 7 to 1 over Lewiston in a fast paced game. Farrell starred in goal for Lewiston as Fitzgerald debuted with Rockland at center and Murphy dominated the rushes. Smith held the Rockland net while Perry contributed in defense and scoring.

Rockland Hame Lewistons Farrell Fitzgerald Murphy Smith Lewiston Perry R.o.sesseeeess-T Foster Scribner Fitzgerald E¢ Liew Miller Maynard Phelan H. B Hayes Pio Uae Gagg Witgropaio Pbird Blackington TOU

Fragmentary Budget Totals From City Departments

Partial OCR list shows departmental funds including cruelty department at 2960 dollars and penal institutions department at 7500 dollars with other entries for children's institutions and public buildings. No clear context or dates, but budget figures are present.

Children’s Institutions Department Penal Institutions Department Public Buildings Department

Spanish gunboats shell Sorsogon claim insurgents refused flag

Manila reports two Spanish gunboats secretly visited Sorsogon and fired three shells after insurgents allegedly refused to lower their flag. Gunboats left after combat. Sergeant Price of the Minnesota regiment, earlier reported killed, is alive.

Manila Adelante Sorsogon Price Minnesota Regiment

Hartford Polo Team Faces Tough Providence Defense

Providence pirates a strong passing game and fast drives to overpower Hartford defense as Mooney shines amid Hartford effort. Cotter’s Hartford squad battles hard but Providence maintains control with effective ball handling and scoring chances throughout.

Providence R. I Tom Cotter Hartford Hartfords Mooney Cunningham Pierce Russell Voc Bans Vines c Cotter

Polo Clash Ends Narrowly as New Bedford Beats Plymouth

In New Bedford on November 21 the homes club edged the Plymouths 3 to 1 in a polo match. New Bedford converted more goals while Plymouth excelled in passing. Adams and Fox led scoring for New Bedford with 3 and 1 respectively. Jake Weil officiated, Frank Kirsehbaum timed.

New Bedford Plymouths Plymouth New Bedfords NEW Lyeapord Tiymouth Breacbent Allen Nicholson Mercer Devlin New Dedford Ea Mercer

Franklin Wilkins Dead Forwarding Agent for Boston and Maine

Franklin Wilkins longtime forwarding agent for the Boston and Maine Railroad Southern Division died in Somerville after a long illness. Born in 1830 in Deering New Hampshire he moved to Boston in 1849 and later resided in Somerville since 1870. Survived by two sons and a daughter he was involved with Unity Council Royal Arcanum John Abbott Lodge Masons and Winter Hill Congregational Church. Funeral at his Somerville home 13 Albion Street tomorrow at 2 PM.

Franklin Wilkins Boston & Maine Railroad Southern Division Somerville Deering N. H Boston Lydia M. Benner Waldoboro Unity Council Royal Arcanum John Abbott Lodge of Masons Winter Hill Congregational Church Albion Street

Augusta Defeats Bath In 11 To 8 Victory

Augusta beat Bath 11 to 8 in a tight contest. Bath’s captain Murtaugh sat out. Woods played well in his stead along with strong goalkeeping by Marshall. Augusta showed marked improvement, with a close score kept by Bath’s late surge and solid defense from O’Malley and Gay. Attendance was about 400 with stops by O’Malley and Marshall and a single foul call on O’Hara.

Springfield New Haven Murphy Hipson Connell Mooney Bartlett H. B Bone Leydon Bone Settee Augusta Bath Murtaugh Woods Marshall Floughton, Gay Gay Curtis Bully Cesese Divnasaseetarte Ging Houghton Smith Rath Aulusth Avezusta O'Malley Foul O’hara Steferee—Connelly

English Parliament Members Tour America On Telegraph And Subway Praise

English MPs J J Gavey and M Cooper of London visited Boston and Buffalo on a U S telephonic and telegraphic tour. They praised Boston’s subway system as an electrical advance and noted strong Anglo American ties favoring a peaceful trade oriented alliance with shared values and open ports in the East.

J. J. Gavey M. Cooper Londonity Boston New York Buffalo Touraine Sayering How Li Mr. Gavely England London Anglo-American Alliance America India Russia China United States Germany States

Electric Belt Offer Promises 80 Day Trial and Cures

Prof A Chrystal advertises a New Electric Belt and Appliances claiming to cure rheumatism backache kidney trouble nerve debility and lost vitality. It offers 80 days free trial with three days wear to prove efficacy and includes illustrated pamphlet with testimonials from Marshall Mich.

Prof A. Chrystal Marshall, Mich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supt. Cummings The Boston & Maine R.R Watchman Squire's Packing Factory Melvin Priest Louis V. Ansehelm Joseph Wood Baward Clark William H. Mathieson Samuel Engler Boseman Massachusetts General Hospital Michael O’riley Ouis H. Boudreau Hoseman Frank Young Edward P. Donahue Hook and Ladder Company No George Parsons Engine Company No James E. Burke Joan Cunniff John P Squire & Co John Gaughan Ladder 2 Charles James Chestnut Hil Matthew L. Fairbairn George H. Fairbairn Palermo Street Young Fairbairn R. Fairbairn Middlesex County House Ge Ireland Aldermen's Tilt Yarmouth ST Pro Posal Paige Quincy Bath Department Alderman Paige Board of Police Commissioners R. F. Balke & CO Bond Louisville Kentucky U. S. My Mellwood Runnymede Club New England Pairbairin Ner JEUT Orrey Marvel NEW Maine Polo League Ooe Newhaven NEW Staven Bee Ys Leydon Ley Ve Farrellery Whiting Sorsogon In Philippines Hartford Mooney Rovidence Canavan Providence Pierce i Panter Providence Pierce Conway Hartford Everett Providence Cunningham Hartford Russel Steer Hartford Cotter Providence Canavan Erc Tore Heffernan Cusick Bath, 8 Hood Waterville Skowhegan Gardiner Maine Finn Kelley M. Ps Europe Messrs. Gavey Cooper Far East American Wringer CO Franklin St Lewando Wilcox Hotel Tousne Charles L. Lewando Winifred Eax Blaisdell Abnew Blaisdell Flowers J.newman & Sons GI Tremont ST Webster St. Call Galapagos
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