Munyon's Rheumatism Cure Claims Strong Cure Evidence
The Post reports 728 reports from users of Munyon's Rheumatism Cure with 611 declaring themselves cured and 93 benefiting, 24 seeing no improvement. Notables from Cambridge and Boston praise rapid relief after taking pellets, while Munyon offers free expert examinations at the Quincy House in Brattle Street, open daily with Sunday slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Post
J. W. Livingston
Cambridge Street
East
Cambridge
Mr. Munyon
John J. Kelleher
Charles Green & Co
Washington Street
Louis Luprenelle
Munyon Homeopathic Remedy Company
Quincy House
Homeopathic Home Remedy Company
Boston
Philadelphia Medical Institute
Brattle Street
Seizing Plunder In Smuggling Probe Across Nations
Special officers of the Treasury Department seized a fur lined coat from P. S. Parker of Brookline that had been smuggled into the country by carriers of J. B. Laliberte of Quebec. The coat goes to the Boston port collector for forfeiture. Other seizures followed arrests in Troy, New York, with further actions anticipated. Parker offered 35 percent duty to regain possession after appraisal. A second garment tied to A. W. Hines case remains in Albany for evidence. Grand jury review in Plattsburg, N Y, in December. Canadian authorities will prosecute Laliberte and gang, with Canadian express firms also taking legal action.
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Treasury Department
P. S. Parker
Brookline
J.B. Laliberte
Quebec
Boston
McCormick and Wredecor
Troy
N. Y
Parker
Albany
A. W. Hines
West Boylston
Mass
Plattsburg
Laliberte
United States
Mule Spinners Meet In National Association Convention
The Mule Spinners National Association held its semi annual meeting in Knights of Pythias Hall Washington street with forty delegates representing forty cities and towns across New England and the Middle States. Michael Duggan presided as delegates discussed union conditions and urged adherence to unions. A Fall River state representative Ross spoke on union visits and labor unity. Senator Howard of Fall River urged renewed resolve among male spinners as reports indicated industry hardship including mills in New Jersey staying closed nine weeks.
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Mule Spinners
National Association
Knights of Pythias
Washington Street
Michael Duggan
Committee On Credentials
New England
Middle States
Fall River
Holyoke
Lowell
Lawrence
Chicopee
Waltham
Blackstone
Biddeford
Waterville
Augusta
Brunswick
Lisbon
Dover
Nashua
Manchester
Salmon Falls
Great Falls
Newmarket
N. H
Riverpoint
Pawtucket
Jackstone Valley
Woonsocket
R. I
Ewark
Paterson
N. J
Tatesville
Howard
New Jersey
Paine's sells knee protecting tables at Canal Street
A shopper advise mixing brains with attention to purchase and choose a knee protective table. Only at Paine's 48 Canal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s
Canal Strect
Hind Wins First Distinguished Marksman Medal at State Shoot
The Massachusetts Distinguished Marksmen held their annual Walden Hill match with fair weather and high scores. Private Chester A. Hind of Orange’s Company E led after 200 and 600 yard firing and skirmish, winning the state medal and first prize in the distinguished marksmen’s event. Colonel Chase to distribute $150 among the top fifteen. Thirty-five entries competed, with Hind finishing first at 116 points and a string of near-top scores by several Second Corps Cadets and other units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Walnut Hill
Briggs
Warren
Peperill
Cabott
Bancroft
Mathews
Edmunds
Adjutant-General’s Office
Chester A. Hind
Hind
Orange
Chase
Second Regiment
C. E. Horton
Second Corps
Willis H. Bean
William G. Hussey
James H. Keough
Sergeant Sweetser
Killam
R. A. Whipple
W. H. Merrett
George C. Symonds
Benjamin Dimock
F. P. Smith
First Corps
J.S. Gibbs
Edward E. Beaudoin
John A. Sterling
Fred B. Felton
W. D. Huddleson
John W. Blake
S. S. Bumstead
Prayer meeting feast ends in unrest in Ansonia
In Ansonia Connecticut on October 3 a prayer gathering of about 300 Hebrews at a member’s home led to a feast after prayer. A fight broke out when one man struck another’s wife and a large disturbance ensued, resulting in three arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia, Conn
Alleged Murderer Burt Captured After Newton, Pa. Killings
Trenton reports Wallace Burt, described as a half breed Indian, suspected in the killings of Samuel Wrightly and his wife at Newton, Pennsylvania on September 24, was lured and captured after pursuits begun Sunday. Details indicate Burt’s capture followed a sequence of clues leading authorities from New Jersey toward the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Wallace Burt
Samuel Wrightly
Newton
Penn
Moors Attack Melilla Citadel in Fierce Battle
Reports describe a brutal assault on the Melilla citadel by Moors from northern Morocco, with Spanish cavalry repelling portions of the force and mosque destruction fueling uprisings nearby. Madrid calls for punitive action as Tangier demands reparation from the Sultan.
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Morocco
Madrid
Melilla
Tangiers
Gifts for Henry A. Thomas at Boston postoffice
Ex Superintendent of Mails H A Thomas was summoned to the Boston postoffice where clerks welcomed him with a diamond ring and a diamond stud. Assistant Superintendent Frank M Small delivered the presentation speech as Thomas expressed gratitude and recalled his days with the Boston post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Thomas
Boston Postoffice
Postoffice
Frank M. Small
Thomas
Boston Post Office
O'Keefe
Named After Mo E Russell Christened Rosnosky’s Eighth Son
A christening celebration occurred at the Dorchester home of Raphael Rosnosky deputy sealer of weights and measures as his eighth son was named John BE Russell Rosnosky. Attendees included Deputy Regan Joyce and Brown Frank Dillon ex Councillor Tierney Fire Commissioner Murphy and many Rosnosky relatives. A Democratic party message conveyed hopes for the child’s future with Abe Cohen as godfather and Miss Saide Rosnosky as godmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Rosnosky
Dorchester
Regan
Joyce and
Brown
Frank Dillon
Tierney
John R. Murphy
David F. Barry
Common Council
Bertoto The Angel Sends Bouquets To Hospital
After a Palace Theatre performance, young dancer Bertoto planned to donate her bouquets to a charitable cause. She fulfilled the pledge by sending a wagonload of flowers to Carney Hospital, bringing cheer to patients. The scene prompted admiration from a socialite who praised her selflessness.
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Bertoto
Palace Theatre
Carney Hospital
Did Not Sell The Horse But Got Arrested
William F. Osborne, 53, of Seattle, was arrested at the North End on larceny charges for a horse, buggy, and harness valued at $300 from O. Cushing of Weymouth. Osbourne had allegedly hired the turnout claiming he would drive to Rockport, but tried to sell it instead and was nabbed when he asked for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Osborne
Seattle
Wash
North End
O. Cushing
Weymouth
Osborne
Cushing
Rockport
Portland Street
James Cahill Dies at 83 From Apoplexy
James Cahill, 83, of 181 Washington Street, was found dead yesterday afternoon at 1783 Washington Street, cause of death given as apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cahill
Washington Street
Cambridge Gas Light faced push to cut city gas price
Cambridge City Council pressed the Cambridge Gas Light Company for a price reduction after a long negotiation. A city committee reported rising costs in 1892 and 1893, noting city buildings used gas at $1.50 then $1.40 per 1000 feet, and urged the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners to examine affairs for a further cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Gas Light Company
Cambridge City Council
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
Cambridge Company
Rady and Cheney
Russell
Shea
Bleiler
Steam Oyster Boat Dewing Launched in South Boston
The M. Dewing, a premier steam oyster boat, slid from the yard of Orin Sheldon & Co. at 4 40 pm. Built by W. E. Sheldon, this 60 by 18 foot vessel draws four feet and features nine inches of oak hull, strong engines, and dredging gear with revolving rods for easy rope work. It is designed for Providence River work and heavy ice, marking the first of its kind in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Dewing
Orin Sheldon & Co
First Street
Boston
W. E. Sheldon
Providence
Hatchet Attack in Providence Gambling Joint
A colored policy dealer named Short allegedly attacked Francis Gallagher with a hatchet in a Providence gambling joint over a woman dispute. Gallagher reportedly pulled a knife, and Short felled him, striking the right side of Gallagher’s head and opening the face to the bone for six inches. Short remains at large.
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Providence
Short
Francis Gallagher
Gallagher
South Boston Police Officers Face Suspension Demand
A South Boston column argues officers Lowery and Innes should be suspended for assault on a veteran and threats over his pension. The piece criticizes the Police Commission's inaction and notes witnesses, bondsmen, and a clergyman aiding the soldier. It questions when suspensions will occur and hints at a mass protest if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
Police Commission
Boston
Board of Police
Senate Endurance Test Over Repeal Bill Debate
In the Senate on Oct 8 Senator Morgan offered an amendment reviving the 1837 free coinage act and remitting 20 percent of import duties for goods from countries accepting the American standard dollar. Senators Dolph Palmer Voorhees and Dubois sparred over the repeal bill as others argued about Senate power and self-government. The chamber adjourned after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Dem
Alabama
Platt
Dolph
Rep
Oregon
Power
Palmer
Dubois
Voorhees
Mr. Dubois
Idaho
Indiana
Mr. Teller
Lynn Man's Hard Luck in Austrian Spy Case
Edgar W. Mix formerly of Lynn was jailed in Pryemsl Austria after being accused of spying. He claims he photographed Hebrews, showed a passport, was locked with four Hebrews, and then released after American consul protests. He seeks damages of 5000 francs plus 600 francs for losses and plans further claims for delayed business and police damage. The cholera outbreak is noted near Cracow and Lemberg as factors in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar W. Mix
Lynn
Pryemsl
Austria
Paris
Odess
Cracow
Lemberg
Pryems
Melrose's New Question Sparks Temperance Debates
The Melrose Journal lists townspeople in court for intoxication and blames kitchen dives. Mrs ay A. Livermore declares her town a star temperance center while the paper warns against liquor and mentions a mysterious New York lung-testing machine with mechanical oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose Journal
Ay A. Livermore
New York
Jersey
Melrose
Organ Maker Beatty Case in New Haven Court
AN ORGAN MAKER'S CASE NEW HAVEN Oct 8 The case of Daniel F Beatty of Washington NJ big organ manufacturer arrested June 8 on a bench warrant charged with using the mails for fraudulent purposes and attempting to defraud W A Coley of South Norwalk came up in the United States District Court before Judge W K Townsend on a motion to quash Beatty its alleged advertised to send an organ valued at more than 100 to the complainant on the receipt of 50 and failed to do so The accused was represented by Attorneys Logan and Demand of the firm of Logan Clark Demond 58 Williams street New York
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New Haven
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington
N. J
W. A. Coley
South Norwalk
United States District Court
W. K. Townsend
Beatty
Logan and
Demand
Logan, Clark & Demond
Williams Street
New York
Proctor Interred With Ceremonial Rites in Brooklyn
The remains of Professor Richard A. Proctor were moved today from Greenwood Cemetery to a tomb funded by George W. Childs. The ceremony featured noted scientists and writers with Dr. Talmage delivering the oration and praising Proctor’s literary contributions.
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Brooklyn
Richard A. Proctor
Greenwood Cemetery
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
World of
Science and Letters
Talmage
Proctor
Bankruptcy Bill Advanceed By House Judiciary Committee
Washington October 8 The House committee on judiciary decided to report favorably and without amendment the bankruptcy bill introduced by Mr. Oates of Alabama. All members reserved right to oppose when it comes up for consideration and may offer amendments. The bill resembles the Torrey bill discussed earlier by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Oates
Alabama
House
Lively House Debates On Federal Election Bill In Congress
In the House Mr. Northway opposed repealing the federal election bill while Mr. Kyle argued against election law repeal. Kyle mocked the minority report’s claim of Mississippi fraud and questioned suffrage standards, sparking exchanges about manhood and oath. The session included Bowers and Deforgast views and ended with a bridge bill debate and adjournment after a 14-13 vote and a point of no quorum.
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Northway
Rep
Ohio
Kyle
Dem
Mississippi
Committee On
South
Nebraska
Mr. Murray
South Carolina
Mr. Kyle
R. Kyle
Boutelle
Maine
Mr. Boutelle
Daniel
Mr. Myles
United States
Bowers
Cal
Deforgst
Conn
Dunphy
N.Y
New York and
New Jersey
Uy. Warner
Brakeman Sustains Skull Fracture in Yard Fall
Joseph Currin a 22 year old brakeman from Harrison Square Dorchester employed by Old Colony railroad was thrown from a freight car in the Old Colony freight yard last night suffering a compound skull fracture. He was taken to the Penegnar Boater for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Currin
Harrison Square
Dorchester
Old Colony Railroad
Old Colony
Penegnar
Perry Davis Pain Killer Still In Use After Half Century
Consumers recall Perry Davis Pain Killer from decades past with claims it cures all pain. A single dose is said to rival $10 in doctoring, and the product remains popular despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Hartford Diocese Bishop Nomination Rumors Circulate
Oct 3 Providence report lists Boston Vicar-General William Byrne and Providence priests Rev. Father William Stang and Rev. Father Thomas Briscoe as top candidates for Hartford bishop. Stang is rector of SS. Peter and Paul and Briscoe serves St. Patrick's Providence. vote reportedly endorses Byrne to lead list. Connecticut clergy petition reportedly mattered little.
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Providence
Hartford
William Byrne
Boston
William Stang
Thomas Briscoe
Dorsement
Father Stang
SS. Peter and Paul's
Harkins
Father Thomas Briscoe
Connecticut
Striking Tailor Bodowski Seeks Warranted Assault Case
In South Boston John Bodowski, a tailor at 392 Broadway, says strikers who quit his shop last week attacked his non union replacements. After windows were damaged Saturday night, police were asked to act. Captain Wyman and Patrolman Deveney pursued warrants for assault and battery, likely to be heard in local court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dodowski
Broadway
Boston
Bodowski
Wyman
Deveney
Fallon
Chinese Exclusion Substitution Gains House Committee
Washington Oct 3 The House committee on foreign affairs voted to adopt the McCreary substitute for the Everett bill amending the Geary Chinese registration and exclusion act. The report was ordered unanimously and will be reported by Chairman McCreary tomorrow. The measure extends registration time six months, removes racial wording about witnesses, and defines Chinese laborer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
McCreary
Everett
House
Arrest at the Plaisance Shows Chicago Fraud Suspect
At Chief Inspector Coulter's request Chicago police arrested Isaac Jones a colored man acting as a fakir near the Midway Plaisance. He is wanted for swindling Italian Carlo Machese out of 200 dollars by selling him a mortgaged store at Dover and Washington streets. Jones formerly ran a bootblack stand at the South End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulter
Chicago
Isaac Jones
Midway Plaisance
Carlo Machese
Jones
Dover
Washington Streets
Chelsea Aldermen Set Polling Places For State Election
The Chelsea Board of Aldermen last evening designated precinct polling sites across wards including Shurtleff School Grand Army Hall Lincoln Hall City Hall Booth Broadway School Building Store Booth and Booth intersections. The resignation of Patrolman Lysander E. Hewitt was received and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea Board of Aldermen
Shurtleff
Bssex Street
Grand Army Hall
Park Street
Lincoln Hall
Second Street
City Hall
Booth
Broadway
Cary Avenue
Broadway School
Washington Avenue
Hancock Street
Lysander E. Hewitt
Failure in London Mention Stumbles on Builder Abe Steer
Oct 3 report notes a noted builder and trader Abraham Steer of 8 Victoria Street linked to the London failure. The piece sets his abilities around a value, raising questions about the collapse and its causes as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Abraham Steer
Victoria
Hair Mattresses Update From Hanover Store
A fragment notes a Hanover area sale or display related to hair mattresses and items from sellers like Heeler. Details are incomplete but imply a local shop listing or ad with prices or order notes.
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Uncle Sam
Custom House Dodgers
Green
Washagh St
Cc. F. Cook
Eighth Regiment
David M. Bruce
Edward F. Bergholtz
Company C
Fifth Regiment
William N. Tolman
Henry Johnson
C. J. Baker
F. G. Southmayd
George E. Worthen
James C. Cadigan
Charles W. Facey
E. J. Gihon
C. T. Williker
A, D. Jefferson
Seville
Malaga
Henry A. Thomas
After MO. E. Russell
Scorch Gas Company
Hood
Mead’s
Ann Gilday
Pepperell Place
John Hickman
Lowery and
Innes
Division 6
Mqnor
Gilday
Hickman
Christopher Sinney
Romney Street
Sinney
Ontario Street
Lowery
New Haven & Hartford
John Prescott
Dorchester Avenue
The
Palmer, Dubois, Yoorhees
Lynn Mans
Prof
Byrne
WM. Burned
D. DB
Chelsea
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