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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1897

Page

5

Cure for Bright's disease hailed by medical authorities

The article reports broad support from physicians for Warner's Safe Cure as a cure for Bright's disease and kidney trouble. It cites experts including Dr. N S Davis and Dr. Frank T Andrews, declaring most cases curable with careful use of the remedy.

Europe America N.S. Davis Frank T. Andrews S. Clarke Warner Charles W. Purdy Bright R. A. Gunn United States Medical College A. B. Hosmer Tyre York Washington, D.C Warrington Earle Chicago John W. Mapes Paris

Three Killed in Mine Boiler Explosion at Gold Lake

A boiler explosion at the Gold Lake mines in East Halifax killed mine manager Daniel McPhail and two workers, James Hennessy and John McIsaac, instantly. Hennessy and McIsaac were testing the boiler and were en route to their homes in Truro when the accident occurred. no other serious injuries were reported.

Halifax Gold Lake Mines Boston Daniel McPhail James Hennessy John McIsaac Hennessy Meiisaac Truro

Blind Willie Leavitt Faces Murder Charge At Grand Jury

The December grand jury will hear the case of Blind Willie Leavitt accused in the murder of Alice Brown. Captain Dugan handed police testimony to Chief Watts, who will present it to the district attorney.

Willie Leavitt Alice Brown Dugan Chief Watts

Body of male child found on Swampscott beach

The body of a male infant was found on Swampscott Beach. Medical Examiner Pinkham believes the child lived about 48 hours after birth and died from exposure after being thrown into the water. Police are investigating the case.

Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for Catarrh Cure

An advertisement claims Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh quickly, even chronic cases. It cites symptoms like head pains eyes throat breath and offers the product with a promise of rapid relief. The notice lists Washington and Messed tA. as distributors.

Agnew Is. & Coe Pos Washington

Navy spending and build-up plans in Secretary Long report

Secretary J D Long's annual navy report outlines current fighting force including four first class battleships two second class battleships sixteen cruisers and other vessels with several under construction. It calls for rapid armor procurement for new ships and outlines international naval builds led by England France Japan and others with emphasis on Japan's rising Pacific power. It also recommends dock expansions across seven coastal divisions led by a Boston dock and lists substantial yard repair and construction needs totaling about 34 million for 1898 with plans for 1899 budgets.

Washington J. D. Long England France Japan United States Germany Russia Spain Pacific Ocean Long Special Board Bay of Fundy Cape Cod Sandy Hook Cape Henry Cape Sable Gulf of Mexico Pacific Coast Department Boston New England Bureau of Farus and Docks Portsmouth N. H Navy Yard Navy Yards Bureau of Yards and Docks

Clash Over Lagos Hinterland Tensions Between French and British

A Rome despatch reports a sanguinary clash at Niki in the Lagos hinterland between French and British forces. London papers cite danger from proximity of the two powers in the contested territory and a rumor of British French collision with Niki said to be captured by French troops.

Berlin Frankfurter Zeitung Rome Niki Lagos London London Morning British Colonial Office Colonial Office

Navy officers and funds urged to sustain a strong coast defense

Secretary Long argues for a robust navy amid coast vulnerability, endorsing higher officer pay and a larger cadre, testing cadet suitability, and raising entry age to 15–18 with expanded cadet commissions. He stresses cost but asserts popular support for maintaining peak naval efficiency and readiness.

Navy Marine Corps Naval Academy Long Yong

ExplosionNear Chesterfield Destroys Nitro Glycerine

An explosion occurred half a mile west of Chesterfield Indiana injuring two drillers Haney and McGuire who escaped with bruises. Sixty quarts of nitro glycerine were hauled to a field to shoot a well. The blast tore a ten foot by deep hole and tossed men twenty feet. The jar was felt ten miles away.

Chesterfield Ind Haney McGuire

Delightful Florida Winter Climate Attracts Clyde Line Travel

The piece praises Florida's winter climate and easy reach via Clyde line steamers described as the finest in coastwise service. It invites readers planning a trip to contact Clyde line offices at 201 Washington Street Boston or 6 Bowling Green New York for arrangements.

Union Florida Clyde Line Washington Street Boston Mass Bowling Green New York N. Y

Not Guilty Verdict In Goert and Corbett Assault Case

Taunton Superior Court jury found not guilty today of Dr John Goert and Joseph Corbett on charges of assault with intent to commit arson against Aram Armentat of Seekonk. The verdict ends the trial with both men cleared of the alleged attack.

Taunton Superior Court Jotn Goert Joseph Corbett BSS al Ihead Armentat Ae Y Seekonk

Niger Hinterland Crisis Tests British French Frontiers

The dispute over Borgu Bussa and Bariba in the Niger hinterland risks straining Anglo French ties. France asserts a new principle allowing troops to occupy non garrisoned towns, while Britain cites prior treaties with local rulers and a long boundary negotiation history tracing back to 1868.

Niger England France Borgu Bussa Bariba Niki Great Britain West Africa Paris British Niger Company Dahomey Algeria Congo Upper Nile Lagos Carnotville British Niger Company Lugard Burgu Decoeur

French Minister Says No Collision at Nik i

Paris November 26 M Lebon minister of the colonies says he has received no information of a clash between British and French troops at Niki in the Niger region and discredits the reports of such an incident.

Paris M. Lebon Niki Niger

Fusionists Pick Republican Senator Nominee

In Cincinnati Ohio on November 26 the fusion ticket carried the county and elected nine Democrats and five Republicans to the Legislature. Fusionists meeting there decided to vote for the Republican caucus nominee on joint ballot for United States Senator, making the Legislature 80 Republicans to 65 Democrats.

Cincinnati United States

Brooklyn in Bad Fix

Brooklyn faces a looming budget crisis as Comptroller Palmer is urged to halt all city payments until January 1. Corporation Counsel Burr concludes the November books show a deficit of three to four million dollars, a condition he says affects all departments and officials.

New York Palmer Burr of Brooklyn Today

Butler charge cited in Rocky Mount speech

A weekly Rocky Mount paper reports Senator Butler accused Democrats of paying for colored men to assault white women to keep race antagonism alive in a white man’s government campaign. Butler denies the exact words but allows possible allusion. Three Rocky Mount clergymen a physician and another man attest to the report.

Raleigh N. C Rocky Mount Butler

Riots in Porto Rico After Prisoners Land

Advices report a riot in Porto Rico after a steamer with political prisoners released from African penal settlements landed. The liberated men cheered for the United States and stirred a crowd, prompting police to intervene and force their reembarkation. Cuban colonel Alipio Sanchez was seized during the disturbance.

Havana Porto Rico United States Free America Alipio Sanchez

Barrett Interferes to Save Seat in Congress

LYNN November 26 Congressman William B. Barrett of Melrose, seeking reelection, urges Republicans to back George F. Sampson for Mayor to preserve Barretts seat and federal influence. A Friday meeting united Barrett and Sampson supporters to block rival moves, while Democrats wage a quiet campaign amid Republican factional strife and local power interests.

Lynn William B. Barrett Melrose Congress Ramsdell Washington George F. Sampson Barrett Friends of Messrs Sampson Board of Aldermen Standard Oil Company

Adams to Nominate Guatis at Municipal Convention

Charles T. Gallagher will chair the Republican municipal convention in Association Hall Monday at 8. Melvin O. Adams will nominate ex Mayor Edwin A. Curtis for Mayor with ex Alderman Alpheus Sanford likely to second. Cur tis Guild Jr to chair credentials as the adjourned convention reports on school committee candidates Wednesday in Wesleyan Hall and the aldermanic convention Thursday in Union Hall.

Charles T. Gallagher Association Hall Melvin O. Adams Edwin A. Curtis Alpheus Sanford Wesleyan Hall Union Hall

Moran Presents 1000 Signatures for Riley Mayor Bid

John B Moran filed at 11 15 yesterday with the Board of Election Commissioners a nomination list bearing 1000 names for Thomas Riley in the city election. He claims to have at least 5000 more signatures to submit. Moran and Riley campaign officials predict Riley will defeat Mayor Quincy.

Morni John B. Moran Board of Election Commissioners Pearson Thomas Riley Moran Mr. Riley Riley Quincy

Extreme proposals in Massachusetts Mutual assessments

Counsel for H W Gray receiver of United States Mutual Accident Association told Insurance Commissioner Cutting that $4000 of a $17000 assessment from Massachusetts policy holders has been paid and $13000 remains. He proposed attachments on members real estate or stores to enforce payment. Cutting said he would seek a Supreme Court injunction. New York's court record shows an injunction granted and later reversed. He doubts Massachusetts courts would adopt that approach.

Armington & Hatch H. W. Gray United States Mutual Accident Association of New York Cutting Massachusetts Supreme Court New York

Recount Requests From Republican Caucuses Across Wards

Recount requests arise for Ward 24 ward committee vote Ward 12 ward committee vote Ward 10 Common Council vote Ward 25 alderman and Common Council vote Ward 15 ward committee vote and Ward 20 aldermanic vote. New caucus officers for Ward 20 Democratic caucus named Aaron A Wolfson John J Donovan John J Sheehan George H Keene and William A Horgan.

Aaron A. Wolfson Paisley Park John J. Donovan Heckler Street John J. Sheehan Quincy Street George H. Keene Shamrock Street William A. Horgan Washington Street

Harrington Leads Ward 4 Democratic Council Nomination

In Ward 4 the councilmanic race features four candidates for three nominations. Thomas F. Harrington stands out as a popular, energetic young Democrat with strong backing in local social organizations and among the ward’s younger voters.

Thomas F. Harrington

Treasury cites affidavits strict to importers for teas

Washington November 26 The Treasury Secretary orders customs collectors to require affidavits under Section 4 of the tariff act only from importers or consignees not from agents or brokers. If samples or affidavits are doubtful the examiner must obtain proper samples himself for standard comparison.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury

Child Blown Foot Crushed By Train Near Harvard Street Station

Herbert Holway a 9 year old of 8 Spencer Street was severely injured when his left foot was crushed by a freight train on the tracks in front of the Harvard Street station of the New England road yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to City Hospital for treatment.

Herbert Holway Spencer Street Harvard Street New England Road City Hospital

Tillinghast Co Assigns in Providence

The L. A. Tillinghast Company, catering firm since 1891, announced an assignment in Providence today. Directors value liabilities at 60000 dollars and assets at 100002 dollars.

Providence L. A. Tillinghast Company

Steamer Science Collides. Freiburg Also Damaged

The British steamer Science passed St. Catherine's Point signaling serious damage from a collision with the German ship Freiburg under Captain Hellburg. Freiburg also appeared seriously damaged and was being towed by a tug toward Southampton for repair.

London Science St. Catherine’s Point Isle of Wight Freiburg Hellburg Newport News Hamburg Southampton

Runaway Wagon Plows Charlestown Streets Injuring Two Boys

In Charlestown yesterday John McNamee drove on Harvard street when a wagon shaft broke causing a runaway. McNamee was thrown with slight injuries as the wagon wrecked in City square and a coal team collided, while a second horse struck a light wagon driven by Herbert York and a companion, both about 14, were knocked down with minor injuries. Inspector Early captured the second horse near the railroad station.

Charlestown John McNamee Harvard Street McNamee Bow Street City Square Warren Avenue Herbert C. York Early West End

Miss Goldie Klondike Drops From Kirmess Encore Plan

In a letter to the editor, Miss Goldie Klondike states her withdrawal from further participation in the Kirmess performance. She cites no dispute with W. C. R. A. management, only disagreement with the stage director over her response to audience encores.

Plusal Kirmess Rengpose Goldie Klondike Otel Madison

Trial of Martin Thorn Proceeds as Prosecution Restates Case

In New York District Attorney Youngs says the people have rested their case in the Martin Thorn trial for the Guldensuppe murder. Defense lawyers Howe and Moss anticipate introducing evidence to acquit Thorn, while prosecutors may call Mrs. Nack in rebuttal if Thorn testifies.ные

New York Howe Moss Martin Thorn Guldensuppe Youngs Nack Thorn

Lovering Guilty in Fort Sheridan Court Martial

The Chicago Tribune reports Captain Leonard A. Lovering is found guilty as charged in the court martial for brutal treatment of Private Charles Hammond. The court condemns cruelty though leniency is shown due to the accused's good character. Record will be sent to Washington for presidential review by Monday.

Chicago Ill the Tribune Lovering Leonard A. Lovering Fort Sheridan Charles Hammond Captain Lovering Hunter Washington Alger Miles

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East Leavitt Child Secretary of Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair League Island Norfolk Mare Island Puget Sound Bureau of Steam Engineering Naval Station Key West Port Royal Japonski Island Alaska Vti J.L Prescorts Africa Atla Niky F.p Gita Indiana Corbett Brothers Boylston Street Dental Department National Association of Physicians and Surgeons Britain Hanna Hamilton Ohio Brooklyn Adams Guatis Sanford Harrington Tillinghast CO Earth Stockholm Jaderin Academy of Science Spitzbergen Lively Goldie Rious Papa Sunday Post Hammond Kansas City M. C. Curtis Amercan National Bank
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