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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1896

Page

2

Nervura Cure Endorsed by Judge Hastings in Vermont

Judge J H Hastings of Waitsfield Vermont and director of Waterbury National Bank endorses Dr Greene's Nervura as a cure for nervous debility indigestion and related ailments. The testimonial notes improved sleep stronger nerves and restored energy from using the remedy with assurances of free personal or letter consultation.

J. H. Hastings Greene Nervara Waitsfield Vermont Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston Mass National Bank OF Waterbury

Hoar Attacks English Bimetallists as Sincere

Worcester October 2 Senator George F Hoar arrives in the city in good health and ready to campaign. He says English bimetallists show little resolve and prefer England follow with silver only if other nations join. He cites Meline Gladstone and Harcourt views and urges international agreement with the United States on silver coinage.

Worcester George F. Hoar England Bank of England France Germany Monsieur Meline William Vernon Harcourt Gladstone London United States McKinley

Cadet Clare Faces Septic Diphtheria On Ship Enterprise

Cadet William Clare, from the training ship Enterprise, was moved to Cuy Hospital after arrival at the port. He is in septic diphtheria in its most malignant form and on the dangerous list since admission. At 1 AM his condition remained unchanged and death was expected at any hour.

William Clare Enterprise Cuy Hospital

Possible Independent Run For Hall In Tenth District

Ex-Congressman Michael J. McEttrick weighs a possible independent bid against Hon. Bordman Hall in the Tenth district. A meeting at McEttrick's home drew many friends, signaling strong interest. McEttrick says Hall's Chicago platform alignment is vague on key planks and tariff, while he cannot commit to a campaign.

Bordman Hall Michael J. McEttrick McEttrick Post Hall Chicago Bryan Supreme Bench Bryan-Sewall-Williiams Organization Hal

Yale declines Pennsylvania challenge for football game

In Philadelphia on October 2 Yale informed Pennsylvania authorities that it cannot deviate from its current schedule to play the proposed game. Yale cites several reasons and expresses willingness to arrange a future meeting if conditions allow.

Philadelphia Yale of Pennsylvania Yale

Voter Caucus Returns Highlight Ward Contests and Fights

In Ward 3 Senator Corbett backed Shaw while James E Hayes aided Tague. Ward 6 saw Rourke defeat machine opposition with Mahoney as ally. Ward 2 nomination surprised as Bradley underestimates in a close race likely to recount. Ward 19 turnout led to a council dispute with police club action.

William S. McNary Creed Reidy McManus Corbett Shaw Peter F. Tague McDonough Costello Bakers’ Union Fitzgerald Rourke Jeremiah E. Mahoney One Bradley Ward Machine Charles I. Quirk George H. Norton Timothy W. Coakley

Ancient and Honorable Artillery visit blocked by veto

Baltimore Mayor Hooper vetoed a City Council resolution to spend 6000 from an unexpended school fund for a lavish reception for the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston. The decision jeopardizes the planned visit as 450 members were set to arrive Tuesday, with a possible override unlikely before then.

Baltimore Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Hooper Special Council The Ancients

Baltimore Embezzler Arrested Over $10,000 Case

Merriweather H. Griffith, 63, arrested in Baltimore after a Boston police telegram accuses him of embezzling $10,000 from the Tilden estate. Griffith admits using funds but claims only part was lost in speculation and provides no amount. He is a longtime Baltimorean who moved to Boston over forty years ago.

Baltimore Merriweather H. Griffith Vernon Flotel Watts Boston Tilden

Tug battle halts as liner refuses to budge near Charlestown

Divers probe the ship's bottom while five tugs and lines attempt to pull the liner off port. The Triton, aided by the William Sprague, Vesta, William Kemp, and Margaret B San ford, fails to move the Roman after a 12 inch hawser breaks. The Roman is towed back to port for investigation.

Charlestown Michael Sullivan Ren Triton William Sprague Vesta William Kemp Margaret B. Sanford

Cargo of the Roman Valued at 325000 Shipping Loss

The vessel the Roman carries about 370 tons dead weight and 669 tons measurement. The cargo includes 3200 bushels of wheat 110 tons of flour 75 tons of bark extract and 1000 tierces. The ship and cargo valued at 325000 and 250000 respectively are insured.

Nominations List With Voter Numbers and Names

A dense roster lists nominees with associated numbers, including James Hobdell James Stapleton Manasseh Er Bradley and many others such as John Kelley Peter Tague David Shaw T Frank Noonan Timothy Donovan Henry Wightman James Sullivan Robert Denvin James Leary Thomas Mackey Daniel Driscoll John Fawley William Foley Timothy Crowley James Sullivan Keenan King Bowen Keenan Mahoney Richards Stanton Morrison Leary Keenan Leary Clancy M Kenna Mullin Reidy Baldwin Toomey Casey Gleason Crohan Donovan Mull en Buie Dean Quirk Norton Sweeney Garrity.

James R. Hobdell James Stapleton Manasseh ER. Bradley John L. Kelley Michael J. Leary James O'Connor Peter F. Tague David B. Shaw T. Frank Noonan John F. Sundberg Timothy J. Donovan Henry Leonard Wightman James D. Sullivan Robert F. Denvir James H. Leary James T. Roche Cornelius F. Galvin Patrick J. Carroll Daniel J. Kane Jeremiah E. Mahonry Daniel D. Rourke Thomas Mackey Daniel M. Driscoll Ohn J. Fawley William J. Foley Timothy J. Crowley James J. Sullivan Thomas F. Keenan David T. King Patrick Bowen James Keenan John A. Kisliher David A. Mahoney Charles F. Richards, JR Edward J. Stanton John H. Morrison Otho T. Leary John H. Keenan Anthony G. Leary William A. Clancy James M’kenna Michael J. M’cullough Thomas F. Connors William A. Bunton Michael J. Reidy John A. M’manus James F. Creed William Kells, JR John E. Baldwin Joan J. Toomey John P. Casey David J. Gleason John Crohan Thomas F. Donovan Patrick J. Mullen Walter A. Buie Joseph P. Dean Charles J. Quirk George H. Norton Daniel C. Cas James H. Sweeney Richard W. Garrity

Loss of Roman steamer and cargo valued at 475000

The Roman, an iron four masted steamship of 4572 tons, and the cargo including machinery and 820 cattle are valued at 475000. Built by Laird Brothers in 1884 and owned by Richard Mills & Co of Liverpool, she sails between Liverpool and port. Insurance covers the steamer with the English clubs and cargo with various companies in this city and England.

Laird Bros Birkenhead Pwnes Richard Mills & Co Liverpool English Club England Georges Georges Island Lovell

South Boston Cautions Tally Steady Across Wards

The South Boston caucuses crowned Reidy and McManus with large votes in Ward 15 as leaders support McNary. Creed suffered a crushing defeat, while Ward 14 winners were Baldwin and Toomey with John P Casey a near contender. Casey may seek a recount.

South Boston Ward William S. McNary Reidy McManus Creed

Silver Mer Triumphs In Brook Line Democratic Caucus

In Brook Line a fiery Democratic caucus decided between gold and silver supporters. Thomas Barrett was elected chairman, J E Griffin elected secretary, and cusick led the silver ticket to a 94 to 46 victory over Maxwell. Hind was nominated for General Court by acclamation.

Brookline Town Committee Thomas Barrett Carrell J. E. Griffin Cusick Carroll Patrick O' Lough George Maxwell Osborne Howes B. Frank Carroll Jerome Jones William Hi. Hill Prescott F. Hall Silver Maxwell James B. Hind

Lively Ward 2 Caucus Sparks Democratic Row in Somerville

A heated Somerville caucus in Ward 2 ran past midnight with over 200 voters present. Speakers attacked Mayor Perry as influenced by the A P A and failing to recognize Democratic backers. In Ward 1 Charles D. Baker was nominated for Representative Ward 3 Roswell F. Baker.

Somerville Perry Charles D. Baker Roswell F. Baker

Democratic caucs in Worcester mark limited turnout

In Worcester on October 2 the Democratic caucuses for General Court nominations drew little interest, with wards 3 4 and 5 showing activity. Eugene Moriarty in Ward 3 was nominated unopposed while Ward 5 elected James F. Timon. Ward 4 saw James H. Mellen defeated by Russell, prompting talk of an independent bid.

Worcester Eugene Moriarty James F. Timon Nibeanter Ea Akés James H. Mellen Russell Pipomaere Mellen

Reverte Democratic caucus names delegates and town committee

At the Revere Democratic caucus delegates to the twenty eighth representative district were named including Albert Fitzmeyer Albert Jeaneret Patrick Coughlin John E O'Brien Rufus M Clark and Warren Fenno. Town committee selections listed with many names and a derby hat used as ballot box. Only twenty four ballots were cast in the second caucus.

Revere Albert Fitzmeyer Albert Jeaneret Patrick Coughlin John E. O’brien Rufus M. Clark Warren Fenno Joan A. Staples Daniel Gallagher William H. Derby Mathew Mulligan Josiah Shurtleff A. E. Jeaneret John H Thomas Lane van Vorst Daniel Clifford Edward M. Cunningham Jeremiah O'Sullivan James McGuinness John Sparrow M. J. Dowling Jeremiah Casey Otho Sullivan C. A. Betters John McKenna John J. McCarthy Daniel J. Herty Robert Cunningham John Finlay

Doherty Nominated at Seventh Democratic Convention

The seventh Democratic congressional convention met at Monument Hall Charlestown last night and nominated Philip J. Doherty for congressional honors.

Monument Hall Charlestown Philip J. Doherty

Cambridge Representatives Caucuses Choose Free Transfer Nomi nees

Cambridge caucuses for General Court representatives held Thursday night elected James F. Kielty Jeremiah I Donovan John J Pence and George E H McNeill in Ward 1 Ward 4 formed a committee to pick two nominees pledged to free transfers.

General Court Cambridge James F. Kielty Jeremiah I. Donovan John J. Pence George EH. McNeill

Legislative Nominations Read For Middlesex and Essex

Lists of candidates by district for state senate and house seats. John P. Cram J Leland Towns William Bridges Edwin B. Vrain W W Mayhey Charles W Coolidge James B Hand J J Prevaux and J O Wardwell appear as nominees for various Middlesex Essex and Brookline districts with party affiliations D or R.

Middlesex - Essex John P. Cram J. Leland Towns Marblehead William Bridges Norfolk Edwin B. Vrain W. W. Mayhey Middlesex Charles W. Coolidge Brookline James B. Hand Essex J. J. Prevaux State Central Committee J. O. Wardwell

Change of Time on Boston and Maine R R

On Oct 4 the winter schedule goes into effect for the Boston and Maine system. White Mountain trains will run to Fabyans until Oct 10 and back to Boston until Oct 12. Lake Winnipesaukee steamers will continue fall trips until Oct 14. Local timetables to be distributed Friday or Saturday.

Boston & Maine White Mountain Boston Southern Division Eastern Division Willontinue Fabyans Lake Winnipesaukee

Inducement to Steal Noted by Detroit Paper

A Detroit Free Press remark on shoplifting cites a floor walker’s watchfulness and notes thieves favor bargain counters because goods are cheaper and delivery makes theft easier. The quip reflects urban crime concerns and retail security attitudes.

Detroit Free Press

Local Wringer Company Ad Lists Products and Services

The American Wringer Company advertises wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs offered and delivered at no extra charge. Contact via writing or telephone Tremont 764, serving Boston locations at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Cornhill.

American Wringer Company Broadway Extension Cornhill Boston Bissell Tremont

Dr Agnew's Liver Pills Sell At 10 Cents A Vial

Advertisement for Dr Agnew's Liver Pills claiming cures for constipation liver illnesses sick headache biliousness and indigestion. Each vial 40 doses sold by C and Woodward Co 52 Bronfield Street.

Agnew C. &. Woodward & Co Bronfield St

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