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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
2
A letter from A Epums and Chas. Fo Buzau ll, South Sandbury Mass, praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure and comfort for dyspepsia, noting a 50 cent box helped and five dollar boxes would still be bought. A Toronto reader reports relief from acid dyspepsia after using the tablets, with improved digestion and energy.
The Rev. Lawrence P. McCarthy of the Church of the Holy Redeemer was shot early yesterday in East Boston. Suspect John Gleason, 4 maniac, told officers he fired to kill a bishop and stated he shot for fourteen years. He is confined in a cell, under observation, with prior ties to Maverick street and Fayette street address.
Early returns from the parliamentary election show Ministerialists or Conservatives gaining six seats while Liberals gain seven. A. J. Balfour is reelected in East Manchester by a margin exceeding his 1896 victory. Battersea returns John Burns over Carton. Northampton returns Labouchere and Shipman. Swansea votes Sir George Newnes over Llewellyn. Massive Conservative majorities loom as results unfold amid clashes in Southwark and disruptions at meetings.
An advertisement extols Gold Dust as a superior washing powder. It claims it surpasses soap, borax, and washing soda, offering a perfect blend of detergents in exact proportions. The copy asserts exceptional results on delicate fabrics and grimy floors, urging readers to embrace Gold Dust as an indispensable housework aid.
A housemate testified Gleason, a 62 year old Civil War veteran and pensioner, was often in a mentally unstable state. She described him talking to himself, singing, and laughing loudly. He claimed abuse by Father McCarthy and a Portland bishop, and said he had lived on State aid since injuring himself working in mills. Captain Dugan calls him insane.
Bryan’s final day in Lacrosse and surrounding towns covers eighteen addresses totaling about fifteen hours of speeches. He began at 8 pm and spoke in sequence through Shakopee Jordyn Belle Plaine Henderson Jezur St Peter Mankato Janesville Waseca Town Town Dodge Centre Kasson Rochester St Charles Winona and other places, ending fatigued yet satisfied.
Senator Jones announced W Bryan's eastern campaign itinerary with stops at Madison Square Garden New York October 16 and various dates across New York West Virginia Maryland Delaware New Jersey and New York City October 27 to address Bryan clubs of Atlantic coast states.
Lieutenant Max Wagner of West Medford is dead, killed between Pavia and Santa Barbara, Panay, on October 1. The message from General MacArthur to the War Department notes he served as Second Lieutenant in the Twenty sixth Regiment, United States Volunteer Infantry. Wagner was born nearly 37 years ago.
A massive overnight blaze engulfed the J F E Dayton & Co shoe factory in Williamsport Pennsylvania soon after midnight. By 2 am the fire was out of control with the plant and contents valued around 3000? and 20 percent insured. Adjoining properties face imminent risk of destruction as crews struggle to contain the spread.
After the shooting Rev. Father McCarthy is expected to recover in days. Gleason, arrested for assault with intent to kill, spent the night at Station 7 East Boston and will have a morning court hearing. Witnesses say the priest answered a bell and a stranger fired four shots, one hitting the back near the shoulder blade.
A letter from Wilson of Allegheny Pa describes using Grape-Nuts to aid a seven month old with digestion and fatigue. He notes rapid improvement after gradual feeding and claims the product supports both infants and nursing mothers while boosting nerve and brain function.
Governor Roosevelt drew a magnificent Lincoln demonstration with streets lined by cheering residents from the station to Capital House square. He reviewed the long march, spoke from a sneakers’ stand for about three quarters of an hour, and was mobbed afterward for a word.
Joseph Campbell of the Washington Post sports staff died today in Hot Springs Arkansas from Bright's disease. The Boston native was 33 and a noted writer on sports and theatricals.
From New York a Republican statement via Committeeman Manley asserts 266 electoral votes for McKinley, 112 for Bryan, 64 in doubt. Bryan loses states Alabama through Virginia, with Indiana also in doubt. Democrat Richardson calls the claim boasting and notes a separate poll not made public.
Pilly Stitt of Chicago and Dick O Brien of Lewiston fought at catch weights with O Brien winning easily. O Brien led from the start and landed repeatedly. Cal Hawkins of California defeated Otto Sieloff of Chicago, while Clarence Forbes and Hugh McFadden of Brooklyn battled to a six round draw.
A letter from the Cuban guests thanked Cambridge authorities for courtesies shown during their stay, read at the city council meeting. An appropriation of 12 909 dollars to grade the west side of Fresh Pond and 390 dollars for new meters was referred to the finance committee. An excursion to New York is advertised by Boston & Albany for Thursday October 4 at a round trip fare of a small amount, offering two full days in the city.
Years ago, and had lived for several years in West Medford where he was highly esteemed. In November 188 he joined the signal corps serving until 189. He also served as a lieutenant in that corps during the Spanish American War. Lieutenant Wagner was the first commissioned officer of either the Twenty sixth or Forty-sixth Regiment to be killed in battle since their organization. He was appointed second lieutenant in the Twenty-sixth Regiment July 5 on the recommendation of Senator Lodge. In West Medford a widowed mother, a wife and two children survive him.
Joe Feans of Paltiamore and George McFadden of New York battled ten rounds to a draw at the Olympic Club in Denver Colorado on October 2.
The Magee Furnace Company advances practical aid to Texas sufferers by forwarding M50 worth of cooking stoves to the Galveston fund. Following their lead, New England stove makers donate merchandise per the Galveston representative to be used immediately, rather than cash.
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