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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1899

Page

2

Hon Jesse Gove Stricken Twice On Subway Car

The well known lawyer and mayoral campaign manager Jesse Gove fainted twice on a southbound subway car after a business visit to the South End. Passengers aided him and he regained consciousness on Park Street platform before being taken to a hospital emergency room. He recovered enough to be driven home to East Boston over two hours after the first attack.

Jesse .Gove Thomas N. Hart Gove South End Boylston Street Park Street Station

Ryan Beats Murray in Twenty Round NYC Bout

Jack Ryan of Brooklyn defeats Jimmy Murray of Cincinnati by decision after a twenty round match at the Manhattan Athletic Club in Troy New York on November 28.

Troy, N. Y Jack Ryan Brooklyn Jimmy Murray Cincinnati Manhattan Athletic Club Catchaege Ryan

Financial bill outlines U S money standards and treasury divisions

The Republican caucus finance bill, released from Atlantic City, sets a value parity standard for all U S money, requires gold coin payment for interest bearing obligations, and creates a division of issue and redemption in the Treasury. It also limits transfers from the general fund and details security requirements for banks and circulating notes.

Washington Republican Caucus Committee Atlantic City United States Treasury Department the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Treasury

Salem Officials Delinquent in City Tax Probe

A Salem City Council committee found 65 196 in poll taxes and 966 in property taxes unpaid. Several city officials and council members are listed among delinquents with payments missing for periods up to years.

Salem City Counciil

Rowe Nominated for Chelsea Mayor by Citizens’ Party

Charles E. B. Rowe received unanimous nomination for mayor at a Chelsea Citizens’ party convention in Granite Hall. Dennis H. Tyrrell’s name was also placed, seconded by Alderman Daniel M. O’Connell, with motions to nominate Rowe carried unanimously for the two year term and petitions for other terms noted.

Charles EB. Rowe Citizens’ Party of Chelsea Granite Hall Mr. Rowe Dennis H. Tyrrell Daniel M. O'Connell Thon R. Delano J. Goodwin George W. Spoerite

Woodbury Seeks Court Protection After Plea for Vindication

In a sensational feature the subject seeks legal relief citing a plea for vindication and alleging no intent of contempt. The court action aims to protect reputation and secure lawful relief.

Contempt Case Testimony In Woodbury Eddy Hearing

The Woodbury Eddy case in Massachusetts continued with dramatic testimony. Mrs. Woodbury explained her clipping actions as driven by counsel, her children, friends, and a desire to defend her husband’s honor, while denying contempt. John C. Lathrop testified about newspaper involvement and statements by F W Peabody, and the court acknowledged the difficulty in proving contempt.

Woodbury-Eddy Equity Woodbury Peabody Lathrop Boston Elder New York Herald, Journal Globe and Post Fessenden Mr. Peabody Boston Herald Mr. Lathrop F. W. Peabody Herald Mrs. Eddy John C. Lathrop Botton Post Mrs. Woodbury Eddy Mssachusetts Protect

Eight-Hour Day Advocates Target City Levees Budget

Speakers at a Workingmen's Political League meeting argued the eight hour work day can be funded by the city without raising taxes. Edward J. Ryan urged citizens to vote for the measure while Frank K. Foster predicted wider national adoption. George B. McNeill traced the movement’s growth and warned profits and dividends rose for employers as workers benefited.

Workingmen's Political League Edward J. Ryan League Frank K.foster Boston United States George B. McNeill

Curb a Cold with Sexative Mromo Quinine Tablets

Limited offer backing the pill with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure the cold. Signature of W. Grave appears on each box. Product appears as an old patent remedy with promotional phrasing and unclear phrasing.

Grugalats W. Grave

Boers Withdraw After Enslin Battle Under Cronje

Despatch from Orange River dated November 27 reports the Boers under Cronje retreating after heavy fire from a kopje halted a Lancer interception. Prisoners include Alder man Jeppe and Commandant Rossik. Many Boers surrendered as they withdrew with six guns. British cavalry shortage noted and Methuen praised the naval brigade for their conduct.

London Orange River Enslin Lancers Cronje Jeppe Rossik Free State

Boer Generals Instructed to Strike Vigorous Blows

Pretoria dispatch reports Kruger and Steyn directing General Joubert and General Cronje to split forces into small detachments for sharp blows. Joubert commands three corps guarding Wadysmith Tugela and Estcourt regions to trap British retreat. Cronje has contingents at Kimberley Modder River and behind Methuen.

Berlin Deutsche

Government leader rebuts motive claim on South Africa war

Mr Arthur Bal four, government leader in the House of Commons, tells the National Conservative conference at Dewsbury that the war aims in South Africa are not to seize gold fields. He says, I have now come to the conclusion.

London Forentier-Walker War Office Buller Lord Methuen Modder River Arundel Stormberg Colenso Forestier-Walker Kimberley Kekewich Lord Charles Mansfield Clarke Arthur J. Balfour House of Commons Dewsbury South Africa

Two Fine Specimens Championing Digestion Tablets

An excerpt extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as essential for athletic conditioning like prizefighters James J Jeffries and Tom Sharkey. It quotes claims from both fighters praising the product for digestion, stomach strength, and general health without cathartics, promoting widespread use.

James Jetfries Tom Sharkey Stuart Champion Jeffries James J. Jeffries Sharkey

War declaration framed as Dutch empire bid in Transvaal

The speaker argues the Transvaal and Free State war sprang from a bid for empire to lead a Dutch‑speaking powerhouse in South Africa and bar British influence. He also thanks American allies for equipping the Maine in humanity and sympathy for the fighters.

Transvaal Free State South Africa Maine

British tests Mills web cartridge belt for army use

The war office will test the Mills web cartridge belt used by the United States army. An initial order was placed with a Boston firm that had transported a factory to England at the start of the Transvaal war. British belts currently in use are leather and prone to stiffness and verdigris.

London War Office Boston England

Temple Hall and Library Hall clash in Cambridge campaign

In Cambridge the Temple Hall and Library Hall factions split endorsements for mayor and aldermen. Edgar R Champlin received the Library Hall endorsement for mayor with 176 votes to Dickinson’s 106. several Temple Hall candidates were denied. School committee contests emerge in Wards 1 and 3 with indorsements shifting. Walker’s pledge to Malley influenced ward outcomes.

Temple Hall Library Hall Cambridge Edgar R. Champlin Board of Aldermen David T. Dickinson John T. Shea John J. Ahern Jeremiah Donovan A.E. Hughes Library Hall Association Edgar R.champlin John W. Coveney William B. Doyle John E. Smith E. H. Googins Champlin Dickinson Blanks John W. Ducharme Socialist Labor Party Common Council Stoughton Bell James D. Hill J. D. Merrill Thorndike Spalding W. W. Bird J. J. Malley H. A. Rhoades J. B. Sharkey W. M. Wadden J. T. Barrett J. A. Brown F. A. Gilligan W. H. Murray F. L. Bounke Edward B. Clark J. F. Danskin T. W. Good W. J. Rounds A. H. Hall W. H. Lewis W. F. Brooks G. E. Saunders W. C. Wardwell A. B. Long H. H. Perkins H. N. Carstein Isaac McLean Jenny Lansing Charles H. Thurston Robert Walker E. B. Malley Walker Mr. Malley

Potter Deniel Arrested For Check Larceny In Stock Purchase

Walter Potter banker and broker arrested by Chief Watts on a 1000 dollar check larceny charge from M. Be. Denielman of 113 Devonshire street. He appeared in court with counsel Thomas J. Barry seeking a continuance. hearing set for December 15 with bail at 2500. Potter denies the allegations and says the stock was purchased.

Walter Potter Watts M. BE. Denielman Devonshire Street Potter Wise Morrissey Chief Watts

Revere Water Rates Upheld by Supreme Court

The full bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority opinion by the chief justice, overruled the respondent's demurrer to the petition of William T. Janvrin and others as Selectmen of Revere. The court held that Chapter 336 of the Acts of 1897, amending the metropolitan water act, is constitutional and that water rates charged by the Revere Water Company may be fixed by two judges of the court.

Supreme Court William T. Janvrin Revere Metropolitan Water Act Revere Water Company

Billardist Eames Beaten in Charlestown Exhibition

Fred Eames lost to Albert J. Cutler 450 to 300 in an exhibition match at the 999th Artillery clubhouse Charlestown. After the game Eames showcased fancy shots. Cutler will represent the Battery at the amateur billiard championship in New York next week.

999Th Artillery Charlestown Fred Eames Albert J. Cutler Eames Cutler Wames Battery New York

Hebrew National Association Banquet Marks Chanuka Festival

The Hebrew National Association held its annual banquet at 170 Hanover Street to celebrate Chanuka commemorating the victory of Judas Maccabeus. Many members and guests attended with speeches made by various speakers.

Hebrew National Association Hanover Street Judas Maccabeus

PRESS RIFLEMEN DINED BY BOSTON RIFLE ASSOCIATION

The Boston Press Rifle Association held its annual dinner at the American House. Prizes from the November meet were awarded and officers for the coming year elected. W. D. Sullivan named president and J. C. Smith treasurer.

Boston Press Rifle Association B. Leighton Beal Transit Commission W. D. Sullivan Globe G. &. Ross Herald W. H. Hathaway J. C. Smith Bunker Hill Thomas T. Stokes Henry Pothecary Treaurer Edward Wilcox Andrew B. Sutherland W. G. Wood Robert Provan S Steel John Kinnear W. F. Barlow Obert Kershaw Frederick Dower T. A. Ross Alfred C. Byrnes

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