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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1898
Page
2
Charles A. Duffy of Hamilton Massachusetts recalls a long battle with a consumption diagnosis and a failing array of remedies before claiming cure after four visits to Doctors McCoy and Powell. He reports disappearance of cough lung pains fever and night sweats and resumes full work readiness.
Patients starting or renewing treatment before January 1 at Doctors McCoy and Powell in the Jefferson Building 564 Washington Street will receive one month of medicines and treatment at no charge.
Alfred Dean a 34 year old Englishman and single worker for James Stevens on a Danville farm hanged himself. Mr and Mrs Stevens found the body in the front hall after a Thanksgiving reunion at Morse's Mill. Insanity is suspected as the cause.
Samuel Simonds of 42 Poplar Street Boston, an unoffending Hebrew, boarded a Newton car at 11 45 yesterday morning. He said after paying his fare the conductor demanded a second fare, which he refused to pay. He was arrested, taken to Newton station, detained until 3, then moved to West Newton for another hour and a half. He was released on personal recognizance to report at Newton Police Court this morning.
Superintendent Stebbins ordered a count by Andrew A. Boardman of people using the Court House corridor from Pemberton square to Somerset street. From 8:30 to 5:30 the tally reached 4042, about double the 24 percent share noted two years ago on a typical day. Yesterday was an average day with higher foot flow than before.
The War Investigation Commission enters its sixth day at the Fifth Avenue Hotel hearing testimonies on Camp Wikoff and transport conditions. Witnesses from the Seventy-first and Ninth Regiments describe food shortages and poor care aboard ships and in camps.
In a sharp local quip a resident mocks Mrs Chowder for harsh language toward her children and jokes about her pronouncement to spank her son Ben with a sharp stick. The remark appears in Cleveland Viain Dealers.
The Ninth Massachusetts Infantry will be mustered out this afternoon at the East Armory with pay rolls prepared in four days. About 150000 dollars will be distributed. many men receive varied sums due to prior pays and clothing allowances. Officers and men will depart to muster out companies F G L and a final ceremony at the Armory.
The Evening News reports Van Derbeck owner of the Detroit Western League club has offered Frank DeHmaas Robison 75000 for the Cleveland National League team and franchise and would bond 5000 to honor the bid within five days after the National League meeting in New York on December 13. Van Derbeck would not comment further but said he would like a strong NL team for Detroit.
The first Boston terrier show ended last night with a parade of prize winners at 8 30 and distribution of special cups by Ar J A Boutelle of Providence R L There were no sales yesterday as on the prior day. A war anecdote from Colonel Alltork and a survivor discussing starvation are noted.
A mother recounts how her daughter Maud faded with nervous trouble until her family switched from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. After a single night, Maud slept and recovered, later graduating with honors. The story likens Postum to a safe coffee substitute and credits it with rebuilding the nervous system.
Inter scholastic notes report the junior football season finale at Charles River Park pitting Newton High against Porecester High for blood. Both schools have won their division championships. Three teams tie for last in the Senior League and will contest to face the junior champion for a Senior League berth.
In a dialogue, the bore asks about responsibility for entertaining thousands. The comedian replies that in the drunken scene he bears a great load, acknowledging the weight of performance on spectators.
A large audience of laborers filled Boston’s aldermanic chamber as the Franklin Fund board debated rescinding the 1883 vote that directed its proceeds to a trades school. Supporters argued for baths a public forum and broader benefits. opponents warned of high maintenance costs and limited reach, urging use for institutes or a public baths project. The board adjourned to consider the matter.
Democrats nominate Elizabeth Keller Ward 2 T J Kenney Ward 15 Thomas Burridge Ward 3 Francis Campbell Ward 12 John Brett Ward 21 C T Dukelow Ward 20 Fr W Minott Ward 20 Ignatius McDonough Ward 18 William Rosnosky Ward 1. Republicans name Willard Allen Ward 1 Elizabeth Keller Ward 22 J Garleton Nichols Ward 15 Fred Bennett Ward 19 Dukelow Ward 20 J W Johnson Ward 12 Francis Meredith Ward 5 Charles Stone Ward 18 J Loring Thayer Ward 24 A Kittredge Page Ward 16 for three years. One-year pick goes to Bennett Ward 18. Appointment debates and withdrawals noted among nominees.
This week the store closes a fire sale of damaged wringers clocks Bissell carpet sweepers and men s overcoats to clear space for holiday goods. Located at 77 79 Franklin WI.
Wright overwhelms a star-filled field led by Orton and Cregan in a five mile distance race in New York. Under coach John Moakley he gains form after Worcester win and is named captain of Brown's 1898 track squad.
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