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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1898

Page

2

Nervura Endorsed By Newport Fire Chief In Patented Cure Claim

An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a universal cure for constipation biliousness indigestion and liver and kidney trouble. It cites Andrew J. Kerwin chief of Newport Rhode Island fire department reporting relief and endorses the remedy as prescribed by Dr. Greene of Boston Massachusetts with personal or letter consultation offered.

Fire Department of Newport Dr. Greene Andrew J. Kerwin Fire Department R. I Kerwin Boston Mass

Immense crowd fills Mechanics' Building for 1898 fair

About 25 000 people attended the day and evening events, setting a new attendance record. Keith's Paul Revere Theatre hosted six free performances by Keith at his expense with acts by Satsume and Takezawa's Imperial Japanese troupe. Reeves's American Band performed, features included the American Republic march and Athalia overture. The domestic science department marked Thanksgiving Day with live exhibits on Swedish cooking and a grand decorated table. The exhibition continues with more features planned for the final week.

Keith Paul Revere B. F. Keith Satsume J. W. Harrington Failkouski Takezawa Grand Hall Kane Kah-nee Reeves Thiele Santiago B. R. Church Spray John Deane Janet M. Hill W. J. Clarke Paul Revere Hall

Hawaiian Islands lecture reviewed by Burton Holmes

Burton Holmes lectured on Hawaii at Music Hall with illustrations of scenes from Hawaii and the trip from the Golden Gate. He described population details including 15 000 Portuguese 31 000 natives 60 mixed 2000 Englishmen 3000 Americans 25 000 Japanese and 22 000 Chinese and forecast Hawaii becoming a major commercial center of the Southern Pacific.

Hawaiian Islands Burton Holmes Music Hall Hawaii Golden Gate Southern Pacific

Mrs McKinley Attends Nielsen Opera Performance

Mrs McKinley and a distinguished party attended the Nielsen Opera Company performance in Washington. After the third act Mrs McKinley requested Miss Nielsen sing the Star Spangled Banner with 120 in chorus, eliciting a standing ovation from the great audience. Also present were Vice President and Mrs Hobart Abner McKinley Senator Cullom Senor Iglesias Costa Rican president and minister Mme Calve.

Washington

Skater Mabel Davidson Dies in St. Paul at 26

Mabel Davidson, a well known skater across Canada and the United States, died in St. Paul today from consumption at age 26.

Mabel Davidson ST. Paul Canada United States

Edward G. Asay Dies Veteran of Whiskey Trials

Edward G. Asay, once a prominent criminal owner, died today in Chicago. He rose to prominence during the whiskey trials of 1875.

Chicago Edward G. Asay

Camp Race Riot Amid Navy Needs in Alabama

In Anniston and Montgomery tensions rise as Third Alabama negro regiment members clash with white soldiers. A black soldier shoots Private Gildhart, others wounded, guards retreat, arrests made, saloons closed, militia armories looted, and a white soldier beaten.

Montgomery Ala Anniston Alabama Gildhart Second Arkansas Kentucky Liberia Dobson Tennessee Graham

Allen Recommends Reserve Force of 8000

The Navy Department report by Assistant Secretary Allen outlines ship procurement and care during the war, praising the Rodgers board for inspecting vessels and noting efforts to secure best prices. He calls for a naval reserve, uniform yard auditing, and consolidation of similar shops, with details from inspections of New England yards.

Washington Navy Department Allen Auxiliary Navy Rodgers Inspection Board Admiral Porter Franklin Square Norfolk Portsmouth N. H Secretary of the Navy New England New London Boston New York Boston Yard

Free treatment for indigestion offered by Boston professor

Feeling the effects of Thanksgiving overload the public is told that Professor Rawson a stomach specialist at 7 Temple Place Boston offers free treatment today and tomorrow to prove his remedy. He claims thousands treated with no failures and invites sufferers to try his method.

Rawson Temple Place Boston

Body recovered from theater ruins in San Francisco

A late afternoon recovery yielded an unrecognizable body believed to be a woman from the theater wreckage. Firemen continued searches amid reports that more bodies may be found as a strong odor of burnt flesh was noted at the rubble site.

San Francisco

Yale Presidency Vote Seen Delayed to 1901

Yale alumni split over electing Judge Taft as president before the college bi centennial in 1901. Taft is favored by younger Western alumni but faces opposition from Eastern and older alumni backing Professor Ladd. President Dwight may stay on until 1901 per alumni petitions.

Yale Judge Taft Ladd Department of Philosophy Dwight

Free Tuesday lectures revive deaf patients by Dr Wilson

At a public session the physician treated six deaf individuals including a deaf mute and an 88 year old woman. Within hours or minutes several regained hearing, with cases from 17 years of total deafness to near total loss. Audiences approved the doctor’s skill as Edison X ray displays and Swedish massage were shown and weekly free lectures were announced.

Wilson George Morang Washington National Association of Physicians and Surgeons Boylston St

Navy Yards Seek Repairs to Boost Efficiency and Readiness

The report notes Boston Navy Yard's strong labor pool and plans for improvements including a new dry dock and waterfront crane. It urges reorganizing the workforce to raise efficiency and maintain the yard as a leading repair facility, with Portsmouth Yard evaluated for its capacity and condition.

Boston Navy Yard Navy Portsmouth N. H Boston Construction Department For Steel Ship Building

Danvers Burglar Shot by Chief in Store Raid

Martin Kennedy about 20 years old was shot in the right side by Chief Bacon as he attempted to rob Frank M. Spofford’s Danvers grocery safe. Kennedy attacked with a meat cleaver, wounds to eyes nose and hands, not yet fatal. $11 in silver taken, store previously entered four or five times in five weeks. Kennedy fled through back door, was pursued and later arrested. chief’s injuries are described as severe but not life threatening. Kennedy to be charged with breaking and entering and assault with a deadly weapon if he survives.

Danvers Martin Kennedy Bacon Frank M. Spofford Kennedy Allioit Rim Bacor Mead Etatiaan Wes Robert K. Sears Tade

Infant Stabbing Raises Charlestown Juvenile Case Record

A 9 year old boy Merrigan and 14 year old Stevens figure in a rare knife attack near Chelsea bridge. Stevens required treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital for a deep wound but survived. Merrigan was released after police questioning and no prosecution was pursued.

Charlestown Thomas Merrigan Thomas Stevens Gallagher Stevens Massachusetts General Hospital Chelsea Bridge Merrigan Moulton Court

Santiago Celebrates First Thanksgiving Under U S Flag

In Santiago de Cuba on November 24, the city marked its first Thanksgiving under the American flag. Ships in the harbor flew flags and government workers noted the day. a planned football game between regulars and volunteers was postponed until Christmas due to warm weather and turkey shortages.

Santiago DE Cuba Santiago

Molloy Dies at 34 in South Boston Funeral Arrangements

Edward Molloy beloved husband of Ellen Molloy died at 34. Funeral from 166 Third Street Saturday at 8 30 a m with high mass at St Vincent s Church at 9 a m Relatives and friends invited. St John s Newfoundland and Montreal papers please copy.

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Nervura Mechanics’ Fair Johnson & Co Parsons Mrs Mkinley Miss Neilson Porter Victims OF Thanksgiving The Rubber Trust Roberts Rubber Company Trust Jewellers Camples Haverhill B. F. Witherby C. R. Cox Bacon of Riously Kennedy Patrick T. Stevens Division 15 Merrigan House Decatur Street Stevers A. W Weeeler & CO Hanover St Americ Andrew J Lloydec Webster St. Call Galapagos Bissell Franklin St DEA Falb Mostl Providence, R. 1 Raymond Syndicate Washington St
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