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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1898

Page

2

Koch Lung Cure Promises Cure for Consumption in Boston

An advertisement touts Dr Kochs inhalation cure for consumption and related lung diseases at 74 Boylston St Pelham Building Boston. It claims German government endorsement and calls for visits to hear recovery stories. Consultation and examination are free and the clinic occupies four floors with daily hours.

Prof. Koch Boston Koch Lung Boylston St Pelham Building Koch Dr. Clark Lung Cure Doctors Boyston St Medical Council and Dr. W. Cleveland Hotel Pelham Mass

Fennessey Cleared In Court Of Inquiry Findings

Boston reports Quartermaster J G Fennessey of the Ninth Massachusetts Infantry was cleared of all charges by a board of inquiry. The findings note delays and supply issues in Cuba, credit his diligence, and state the misfortunes were caused by circumstances beyond his control.

Boston Morning Post Jeremiah G. Fennessey Ninth Regiment Board of Inquiry Mass Recorder Fennessey Ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Harvard Siboney Cuba J. G. Fennessey Cervera Santiago Ninth Massachusetts Infantry Fenneseey Giboney

Captain Dunn backs major on trial aims to reveal more on quartermaster

Captain John H Dunn of Company I endorsed every word of the major and said he would consult Colonel Logan about obtaining a court martial to reveal further evidence of incompetency by Quartermaster Fennessey and substantiate statements made at the recent court of inquiry.

John H. Dunn Company I Logan Quartermaster Fennessey

Captain Murray Passes Verdict on Incompetency

A reporter at Hast Armory overheard Captain Murray now Major declare he would welcome a court martial and stand by his statements from the Fennessey inquiry. He cited fresh evidence of quartermaster incompetency uncovered since the inquiry.

Murray Hast Armory Gald Rn Fennessey

Jeweller Cleaned Out After Break In at Green Street Shop

Burglars entered James McCann’s jewelry shop at 8 Green Street through a rear window after Tuesday night, discovering the store closed since Tuesday evening. They stole about fifty silver watches, 120 gold filled watches, four revolvers, a handbag, a bracelet, and many small items. The safe held higher value. total loss estimated at $600 to $700.

James McCann Green Street

Troops for Cuba Advance to Ports and Posts

General orders assign the first brigade of the Third Division to occupy Cuba with regiments stationed at Pinar del Rio Mariel and Guanajay. Regiments will embark from Savannah with limited prior arrival, landings planned at Mariel and Havana, and rail movements to destinations. Brigadier General W C Oates leads the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Third New Jersey and 202nd New York Regiments, now at Athens Georgia from Camp Meade.

Washington Cuba United States Second Army Corps Pinar del Rio Mariel Guanajay Savannah Havana W. C. Oates Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Athens Camp Meade Penn

Fire devastates Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco tragedy

An early morning blaze at the Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco left dozens missing and several dead as flames, collapsing floors, and explosions tore through the six story building. Rescue efforts saved many guests led by firemen and police, while the roof and theatre were demolished and valuables lost. Lucky Baldwin narrowly escaped.

Louis Meyers Skaguay Alaska Meyers Lake Baldwin Fire Department San Francisco Powell Street Market Street Baldwin Theatre Secret Service Columbia Theatre K. J. Baldwin France H. W. Lake H. I. Kowalski A. H. Christie Keough Christie Baldwin Hotel Powell Ellis J. B. McCune Boston Sharp New York Harry Frolich Chicago Jack Purdy Commission O’keefe Associated Press National of Hartford

Carriages Collide On Commonwealth Avenue

Last evening about five o clock a horse and carriage owned by Dr. Morton Prince of 458 Beacon street and driven by John Cody collided with a horse and carriage owned by George H Williams of 342 Commonwealth avenue and driven by John I McClusky near Dartmouth street. Dr Prince's horse was badly injured and taken to the veterinary hospital on Albany street while both drivers were only shaken up.

Morton Prince Beacon Street John Cody George H. Williams Commonwealth Avenue John I. McClusky Dartmouth Street Prince Veterinary Hospital Albany Street

Crowninshield's Navy Report on War Campaigns and Reforms

The Navy Department report chaired by Captain Crowninshield reveals early precautionary orders, high gunnery accuracy, and superior marksmanship in the fleet. It notes joint transport failures, urges letting the navy run transport services, and recommends expanding force levels, reforming promotions, and establishing medals of honor. It also approves making the coast signal service a permanent institution.

Washington Bureau of Navigation Navy Department Crowninshield Dewey Philippine Islands Cervera North Atlantic Navigation Bureau Congress Auxiliary Naval Force The Coast Signal Service

Canadian Lady Sways to Postum Coffee Substitute

A Canadian woman reports relief from headache and fatigue after quitting coffee and using Postum Cereal Food Coffee. She notes friends in Ohio Michigan and Canada benefited from the switch and stresses proper boiling and preparation for a good cup.

Ohio Michigan Canada

Three Important Sailings From This Port

Three steamers sail today marking a historic simultaneous departure for Jamaican ports. The Dominion Line Canada leaves at 6:30 am for Queenstown and Liverpool under Captain Enoch Maddox, with 35 second cabin and 160 steerage, plus saloon passengers including the archbishop of Ontario. The Admiral Dewey departs at noon with 24 cabin passengers and US official Robert B Porter bound for Cienfuegos to oversee customs, while the Beverly carries four passengers. Captain Howes leads the Jamaica traders Admiral Dewey and Beverly, with Captain McGrath making his last trip aboard the Canada.

Dominion Line Canada Queenstown Liverpool Enoch Maddox Jamaica Boston Fruit Company Admiral Dewey Howes Beverly McGrath Hoosac Tunnel United States Robert B. Porter Finley Porter Ciénfuegos Rand Bent Cienfuegos Treasury Department L. D. Baker Rose Pollard Elmer Higgins H. N. Ives Sara Jones E. B. Hopkins Hopkins Emile Newman Louise M. Wright Willember Ernest Thing Carrie Brazier Kate Sweeney J. M. O’brien

Roosevelt Delivers Third Lecture on Western Move ment of the American People

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt gave his third lecture detailing the Winning of the Old Northwest at Huntington Hall Rogers building. The audience filled the venue with little applause, as Roosevelt praised pioneers like Daniel Boone and discussed Indian relations and the nation’s expansion benefiting individuals and society.

Theodore Roosevelt Huntington Hall Rogers Building Roosevelt Rough Rider Great Northwest Daniel Boone Holland Australia West

International Bakers Ball Draws 250 Couples at Paine Hall

The International Bakers and Confectioners Union held its fourteenth annual ball last night in Paine Memorial Hall with about 250 couples in attendance. Grand march led by Herman Miller and his partner followed by August Gro nan and partner, among many attendees including M. L. Young J. F. Sullivan Max Reilly and others.

International Bakers’ and Confectioners’ Union Paine Memorial Hall Herman Miller August Gronan M. L. Young J. F. Sullivan Max Reilly Ge. Veriety J. Brady Michael J. Flavin Robert G. Barry Joseph T. Walsh A. Hemistead John Dunn J. T

Dreyfus Case: Picquart Trial Set for December 12

Paris report states General Zurlinden has signed a decree ordering Colonel Picquart to stand trial by court martial for forgery and revealing state secrets. The examination before the Court of Cassation in the Dreyfus affair continues tomorrow. Mme Dreyfus has received a letter in her husband’s handwriting.

Paris Mme. Dreyfus Zurlinden Picquart Court of Cassation Dreyfus

Longtime NYNH&H carpenter Marshall Nye retires at 76

After a 21 year career as a carpenter at the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad shop, Marshall P Nye was surprised by fellow workers at 6 pm. They presented a gold chain an Odd Fellow charm and two napkin rings for him and Mrs Nye. The gift was announced with a speech by William S O Brien.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Marshall P. Nye

One Turret for Monitors Planned as Theaters Adjust

The board of naval bureau chiefs has abandoned enlarging four monitors into double turreted ships due to Congress cost limits. The plan reverts to original design with hulls lengthened 27 feet and coal capacity raised to 400 tons, while speed is reduced by half a knot.

Washington Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs Congress Department

Bicycle Parts Stolen. Young Man Arrested Over Larceny

Harry M Reed 18 of 3 Piedmont Street was arrested by Inspectors Shields and Kelly on larceny charges for stealing about 50 dollars worth of bicycle pumps frames wheels straps tires and other items from the Indiana Bicycle Company George A Smith president of 38 Columbus Avenue employed by the firm and loitering since his discharge last September part of the property has been recovered.

Harry M. Reed Piedmont Street Shields and Kelly Indiana Bicycle Company George A. Smith Columbus Avenue Reed Bicycle Company

Puerto Principe Occupied by U S Cavalry

General Carpenter with 700 United States cavalry took possession of Puerto Principe yesterday after a formal surrender by Spanish commander General March. Cuban general Lope Recio Loynaz may enter with his troops to disarm and disband. Carpenter seeks to hire top Cuban soldiers as policemen in city and countryside.

Havana General Carpenter Puerto Principe March Carpenter Lope Recio Loynaz

WIFE LILLIAN COMPLAINS IN PROBATE CASE

In Suffolk County Probate Court Judge McKim heard former First Sergeant F Flanders of Company AG Fifth Regiment defend a separate support suit filed by his wife Lillian. They wed in January 1895 lived apart after a brief marriage, and the agreement to pay 10 a week lapsed last June prompting the court action.

Suffolk County Probate Court McKim F. Flanders Company AG Fifth Regiment Thecome Plainant Lillian Lilliam

Berkeley Associates Seventh Annual Social in Gray's Hall

Berkeley Associates a leading South Boston social group plans its seventh annual social at Gray's Hall on Friday evening December 2. Chairman John T Foley leads a committee with Thomas F Crowley Richard Barry John Murray William Reagan James Moran and Daniel Leary coordinating invitations to city and state officials and fellow organizations.

Berkeley Associates South Boston Gray's Hall John T. Foley Thomas F. Crowley Richard Barry John Murray Wiliam Reagan James Moran Daniel Leary

Shawmut Club Ball Celebrated in South Boston

The Shawmut Rowing Club held its twenty ninth annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall in South Boston with about 300 attendees. Grand match led by President William M Dunn and Miss Maud Dunn, followed by J J O'Brien and Miss Margaret Gannon, plus around 100 escorts amid prominent local figures including ex Senator Gallivan and several representatives and council members.

Shawmut Rowing Club South Boston Odd Fellows William M. Dunn Maud Dunn J. J. O’brien Margaret Gannon Gallivan Michael Norris Bresnahan Frank Linahan J. J. McNaemara David Gleason Boston Vicinity

First annual Hook and Ladder Fire Company Ball in Chelsea

The first annual ball of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 and Chemical No. 1 of the Chelsea fire department was held last night at Granite Hall Chelsea. More than 50 attended with Mayor Littlefield city officials and visiting firemen. Flags bunting plus pictures of Dewey Sampson Schley and Hobson adorned the hall. The grand march led by Captain and Mrs George M Anthony with about 150 couples following. Captain Anthony floor director, aided by Captain J H Harris Lieutenant R N Hawkes and a corps of aides.

Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 Chemical No. 1 Chelsea George M. Anthony Anthony J. H. Harris R. N. Hawkes Aids

Berkeley Cycle Club Dance Shines as Beachmont Event

The Berkeley Cycle Club held its annual dance last evening in Parker Hall Beachmont. The hall resembled a conservatory with evergreen and cut flowers, palm plants, and no bunting. About 50 attended, with the grand march led by F Louis Loeffler and Mrs Loeffler, followed by around 150 couples, while Henry J Clark directed the floor with E J Brogt and George R Ayer assisting.

Berkeley Cycle Club Parker Hall Beachmont F. Louis Loeffler

Mr Keiths Annual Turkeys in Boston Employees

Mr Keiths annual turkey distribution honors his 160 Boston theatre staff as part of a sixteen year old custom. The four Keith theatres span Boston and other cities, with about 690 turkeys delivered and nearly 6000 pounds total across all houses.

Boston B. F. Keith Rhode Island

Manchester Matryrs Memory Celebrated by Irish Clubs in Boston

Irish organizations in Boston and suburbs honored Breen and the Manchester three Allen Larkin and OBrien who died for Ireland thirty one years ago. Celtic and Wolf Tone clubs held a Clan na Gael Hall supper and speeches by Dennis M Calman presiding. Colonel Thomas F B Doherty delivered the main speech on The men of 98 with Martins Lomasney and Thomas H Devlin also speaking.

Boston Thomas FB. Doherty Martin Lomasney Thomas H. Devlin

Evans Hayward nuptials in city ceremony

In this city on November 23 at St. Catherine's Church Somerville, Arthur Evans and Ella Fredericks Hay were joined in marriage by Rev. Nathan FE Wood. Also on November 23 at St. Catherine's Church Francis Doyle and Martha Keating wed in Somerville.

Evans—Hayward This City Nathan FE. Wood D. Jy Arthur Xares Ed Evans Ella Fredericks Hay- Doyle IK Rateng St. Catherine's Church Somerville Francis E. Doyle Martha E. Keating

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Koch Germany South Framingham Camp Alger Captain Dunn Major Murray Jeweller Captain White J L. White Kate ‘Richardson Miss Richardson Gussie Johnson Miss Johnson Hood America Runnymede Club R. F. Balke & CO Bond Louisville Kentucky U. S Mellwood” & “Runnymede Club” Distilleries New England Crowninshield's Mrs. Matthews Uffington Ontario Isaac. Mills Eldridge Isaac Mills John L. P. Calleran Chandler Street Marshall Nye Ryan Gorman Syracuse N. Y Tommy Ryan Johnny Gorman Brooklyn Monarch Yank” Sullivan Condit Roughan City Square Ober-Towne Washington St New Yorker Chicago Tribune Bissell American Wringer CO Franklin St Little Wanderers Ett Sewial Street Ae City V. A Webster Friend St. Callagheco Galapages Tertese—Kree Flanders Shawmut Club MR. Keith Manchester J. Newman & Song
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