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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
3
One week free treatment offer at 283 Tremont Street Boston. Dr Liverpool claims instant disease localization and symptom specifics with no prior patient knowledge. He lists thousands of cures across many conditions and offers free medicines during treatment. Office hours 10 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm evenings.
Voters across multiple towns report mixed results with Republicans winning most tickets in Danbury Ridgefield Bethel Brookfield and New Fairfield while Democrats gain control in Norwalk South Norwalk and Stamford shows Republicans leading with about ten percent margin and 300 gold ballots cast. Ex Senator Bernd defeated in Danbury First Selectman race. Four hundred women registered to vote in Ridgefield school visitors plan. only fifty show up.
The garment workers strike caused some workers to stay, while others left shops as contractors deferred action. Union officers’ visit spurred many to quit work. Twelve new members were initiated and organizers promised monthly union meetings. Bricklayers heard leaders from Marlboro Central Labor Union and Boot and Shoe Workers. A mass meeting for annual elections is set for Oct 12 at Marlboro Town Hall with J. H. Murray presiding and speakers E. B. Hayes and George E. McNeill.
At the Chelsea Board of Aldermen meeting an ordinance to authorize the Mayor to petition General Court for power to place all city wires underground moved to second reading. A reserve force of three members was named for emergencies: Dolan Bradley Edgett. Henry S. Spencer was appointed permanent chief of the fire department.
The Ninth Regiment M V M held its annual field day in the regimental armory with 695 present and few absentees. Commanders Major Connor Major Donovan and Major Grady led guard, battalion, and extended order drills. Adjutant-General Dalton praised improvements in appearance, discipline and drill.
John F. McElaney of 1123 Harrison avenue named Kittie B. Drury of 73 Hampden street Roxbury custodian of his savings and accused her of embezzling 570 after attempting to invest his money. Drury was arrested last night on the warrant.
At 12 39 this morning two colored men assaulted and garroted James Mc Grath in the rear alley of Castle Square Hotel. He was robbed of 15 dollars but not the money before losing consciousness. one assailant escaped as Patrolman Rafferty and the wagon took the captured suspect William A. Taylor of 12 Dartmouth Place into custody.
An unknown man died last evening in Win gate's drug store at 549 Shawmut Avenue. He became ill aboard a Back Bay car and died of heart disease after being brought into the drug store.
The Czar Nicholas II and Czarina arrive in Paris with the Russian and French suites for a five day stay. They will visit Versailles and Chalons for a 70,000 strong review. Extraordinary security measures are in place with police and detectives guarding the imperial party.
High winds and rough seas marked Portsmouth for the departure of Czar and Czarina aboard Polar Star and Standart. The British Channel fleet escorted the yachts with three battleships and twelve torpedo destroyers in attendance. The scene opened with cannon fire and a royal salute as the royal party left. The Duke of Connaught bade them farewell as they thanked the Queen for hospitality.
A St Petersburg dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports a rumor in diplomatic circles that President Faure will visit the Czar in early November. A Berlin telegram to the Komische Zeitung confirms the Czar will visit Emperor William for three days at Potsdam.
Seven hundred people, mostly colored, packed Temple Hall Cambridge for a protest meeting by the Massachusetts Colored Racial Protective Association against remarks attributed to Mayor Bancroft about colored women. The session was chaotic with shouting, floor pleas, and mixed applause and hisses as speakers were opposed or praised.
The Republican State ticket ratification meeting at Music Hall Wednesday will feature Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed and Governor Wolcott with Hon. Thomas R. Reed of Maine and William C. Lovering to speak. The event, chaired by Lovering, begins at 8:15 p.m. with a concert by Baldwin's band from 7 to 8.
Major McKinley spent a quiet day in Canton as the scheduled delegation failed to arrive. Judge A W Tenny of Brooklyn called on him while he prepared speeches for Tuesday and later in the week. Hundreds of Canton voters with torches and bands visited in the evening, and Turner made remarks McKinley answered.
A large audience watched a two act presentation of the Luther story at Music Hall last night. Charles S. Hughes played Luther with limited articulation while Mrs. E. E. Munroe of Philadelphia narrated clearly. Notable tableaux included the convent farewell and the Worms Diet scene with local military groups appearing in the details. The show will be repeated tonight.
Nearly five thousand mill workers resume duties as Everett mills reopen on forty hour time and Arlington mills bring 3000 of 3500 employees back. Dalton Renfrew Mill resumes fully with 300 hands after seven weeks quiet. York mills in Saco reopen with smaller crews and wage cuts anticipated. Knox Woolen Mills in Camden switch to eight hour days after two decades of longer hours due to slow demand.
East Boston politics buzz as Representative Michael J. Leary plans an independent bid after demanding a recount of a caucus with alleged 200 illegal votes. Leary trailed John Kelly and Manasseh E. Bradley, saying he will declare his stance within days and cites wholesale repeating in the caucus.
Governor Altgeld telegraphs from Springfield stating the state will give Bryan a tremendous majority, with 1892’s 22,000 margin to be surpassed. He attacks Hanna’s supporters, saying the people favor Bryan and the outlook is very favorable.
Democratic candidate George Fred Williams will begin his campaign in Malden on a Wednesday night and continue with a series of events across Massachusetts and nearby New York, including Brockton Gloucester Woburn Turners Falls Whitman Plymouth Gardner Lowell Leominster Newton Melrose Lawrence Dorchester Town Hall dates through Oct. 28.
The thirty ninth session met at Tremont Temple Social Hall. E T Capen was elected speaker with A N Putney as vice speaker and S P Dillon as secretary. Officers include C D Webster sergeant at arms and executive committee J H Barnes W T A Fitzgerald George A Walker with trustees L C Flanagan E E Drew and Charles W Innis. John J Buckley of Lexington introduced a free coinage bill.
Farragut Lodge No. 16 AOUW marks its third anniversary with a banquet at Bethesda Hall on Friday evening October 23. Goulston & Co. has assigned to D Blakely Hear of Warren Brandeis law firm.
Foreign demand for U S wheat surges due to crop failures in Russia India and Argentina. Ocean freight rates rise as more foreign tramp steamers head to U S ports boosting shipping profits and signaling potential prosperity for farmers and carriers. Chicago reports car shortages delaying wheat movement and shows large weekly grain receipts. London reports Simla says shipments to India could steady markets if twenty to thirty cargoes depart from Americas.
A heavy northeast gale persists in Nantucket with winds at forty miles an hour. The steamer Martha's Vineyard cannot sail and shows no signs of relief tonight.
Giffen and Gregory led a shower-delayed innings as Australia were bowled out for 101 by E W Clark and King. Philadelphians won the match by an inning and 60 runs. McKibben and Donnan stood out with Donnan not out 13 as extras added 12.
A strong northeasterly gale dominates Buzzard's Bay as President Cleveland and Secretary Thurber stay at Gray Gables to clear correspondence. The President will sail to New York on the Oneida while Mrs. Cleveland travels by train to Greenwich to visit the Benedicts.
The White Flyer Club staged the season closing event at International Athletic Park Baldwin Washington. E C Bald won the championship with 66 points ahead of Tom Cooper 65 and Arthur Gardiner 64. Races featured Bald Cooper Gardiner strong finishes and a fast pacing course with several notable times.
A vote on holding the A C C championship races is planned within weeks. Races were canceled yesterday from Portsmouth track. Henry A Geanard seeks a mile race with Frank Mitchell before Oct 31. A boys five mile race at Wollaston is set for Oct 17 with 50 cent entry.
About sixty Harvard players worked on tackling the dummy and line drills with solid coaching. Captain Bob Emmons and Lewis were present but limited in coaching roles while Mackie offered guidance to centers. Newcomers Bouve and Dayton appeared, and ends remained the weak point as the squad shows its best work of the season.
Jake Schaefer nicknamed the wizard edged Spinks in both matinee and evening balline games at Hubbilliard palace. Schaefer scored 194 points in the afternoon and 206 in the evening with high runs of 106 97 and 68, while Spinks showed poor control. Both pros plan further showdowns this afternoon and evening.
Baltimore wins 6 to 2 over Cleveland in the Temple Cup game in Baltimore. The series moves to Cleveland with Baltimore poised to clinch. Young and Cuppy hindered by illness while Hoffer and Doyle spark the offense. Attendance 4241 as rivals prepare for a possible seventh game in Pittsburgh if needed.
National Board of Professional Baseball Associations adjourned at 12:45 PM after hearing Western League grievances. Members N N Young J T Brush A H Soden and C H Byrne heard from Ban Johnson J T Killilea and Colonel Rogers. Officials discuss board powers and possible Western League resignation from National League protection.
At Louisville fall meet, George G. edged Lilly Young by a nose in the 2:19 trotters heat. A judge’s ruling voided a previous drive, Scott Hudson then rode Lilly Young while George G. remained the best horse. Other stakes results include Vipsaria, Mabel Money, and times noted for each class.
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