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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1897
Page
2
An article warns against using common soda as medicine for heartburn and sour stomach, citing risks of intestinal inflammation. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective digestive aid, noting endorsements by Dr. Harlandson and Dr. Wuerth and listing price and free literature offer.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston arrived by special train for their 260th annual field outing. Mayors Jewett and city officials reviewed the parade as regiments and bands joined a downtown procession to the Iroquois Hotel. Commander J Payson Bradley led the company with staff officers and support.
Senor Mariano Lopez, a former Quesaltenango Congressman now in San Francisco, reports a rebel camp cable indicating a decisive battle would begin last night. Morales commands 27,000 troops with 27 artillery pieces near Cochan and Tierra Blanca, about thirty leagues from Guatemala City, after capturing them at Quesaltenango.
The U S revenue cutter Perry reaches Portland via Dutch Harbor and Skagway. Captain Phillips refutes claims Portland could not coal at Dutch Harbor. He reports the death of Dr. Vose on St Paul Island in an accident involving a runaway mule team.
The body of 18 year old Mabel Dennis daughter of Charles Dennis of Springfield was found floating in the river near Calla Shasta Grove after she disappeared from home a week earlier. No foul play is suspected and authorities believe she may have drowned while mentally distressed.
Washington reports say Secretary Sherman sent notes to Spain as Sagasta remarks ministers face major decisions. Weyler is expected to resign or be recalled, while General Blanco may succeed him in the Philippines and seek pacific terms. Weyler’s return prompts curiosity about reception.
A serious riot in Santo Domingo between supporters of President Jelezias and opponents left five dead and over thirty wounded. Priests emerged from the cathedral to urge restraint as mobs clashed with pistols knives and rocks. Notable casualty Senor Zamora, Costa Rica's wealthiest man, with Selezias declaring himself dictator to preserve peace.
Friends of Captain-General Weyler held a large meeting at the Spanish Casino with wealthy Spaniards in attendance. Resolutions endorsed Weyler and a cable to Madrid announced merchants and officials approve his Cuba policy. A public demonstration in his honor was planned. Madrid续 Sagasta met General Woodford at the US legation in a cordial but private discussion.
William Hawkins was beaten at 183A Leverett Street by his wife Madge Hawkins and her son Frederick Betcham. He suffered eleven head and facial cuts requiring thirty three stitches and internal injuries. Mrs Hawkins says he struck her first. the son aided his mother.
President George P. Lawrence, of North Adams, expresses deep appreciation for his nomination by the Holyoke convention. He recalls asking voters not to consider his name and says the outcome shows confidence and will inspire earnest effort in the first district race.
At the Fitchburg Sunday school convention the Rev. Dr. H. C. Mabie of Boston delivered the second address on The Sunday School, the World's Hope. He urged cultivating missionary spirit and work among children as Christianity's strongest conserving force today.
Unknown persons opened the grave of Mrs. John Roberts in Westbrook Maine took the body from the casket and tossed dirt about. County officials investigate with rumors linking medical students to the incident.
The iron steamship Mayfield under Captain Goode from Charleston reported to Norfolk harbor with its cargo of cotton on fire while bound for Bremen. The blaze prompted emergency handling as the vessel docked yesterday.
An explosion of a lamp started a $1000 fire in a four story brick tenement at 10 W Street owned by Morris Schwartz. The blaze occurred just after midnight and emergency services were alerted by Box 414.
A Henderson Kentucky dispatch reports the Johnson block at First and Main burned early today. Loss estimated at 76 000 dollars with 32 000 dollars covered by insurance. The Louisville correspondent notes the fire response and nearby structures were not immediately affected.
In New York on October 6 leaders John Co Sheehan Richard Croker denied any quarrel or resignation over Tammany Hall policy. They spoke at a Tammany executive committee meeting noting no disagreement. Sheehan reportedly opposed Judge Van Wyck and opposed Grady while Croker favored Grady’s mayoral bid.
In New York on October 6 prominent players including Arthur H. Fenn of Palmetto Golf Club Aiken South Carolina visit Mt Hope to contend in St Andrew's Open. Fenn tied records by blazing 18 holes in 7% and posted strong scores.
The American Wringer Company lists clothes wringers man gies and carpet sweepers from 77 and 79 Franklin street and 8 Arch street. They repair wringers and sweepers and promise prompt attention for orders by mail or telephone.
A City of Lynn pageant features decorated wheels, costumes, and a five mile State L A W championship meet. Prizes go to Annie Killoran, John Welch, and others as hundreds watch electric lights, a fountain display, and Troop F Cavalry camp on the Common. Street crowds cheer a long parade, with police averting accidents and a grand Patriarchs Militant ball in Ellis Hall.
At Glenmere track in Lynn the Massachusetts one third mile champion was Jimmy Urquhart and five mile champion Victor Eckberg of Worcester. Races featured a confrontation between George L Cain and James McLaughlin with Cain prevailing. A spectator incident delayed events but the program proceeded with several heat wins by E Pearson, Horace Hills, F W Stevens and Benny Ingraham among others.
New York papers report Mrs. Nack in jail in Queens charged with complicity in William Guldensuppe murder. A letter she wrote to Martin Thorn in custody was recovered after Thorn tore it up and tried to swallow it. The German note asks for a way to end their lives and cites strong evidence against both.
New Orleans reports a sharp turn in the fever outbreak with fifteen new cases by 1 PM and three deaths within hours. Dr Oliphant cites strict reporting of suspected and actual cases as boosting identified totals. Mobile health officials express cautious optimism that containment efforts may succeed.
The British steamship Honiton from Progreso for Boston arrived at the Capes at 10:15 this morning with a quarantine flag and half-mast ensign. The ship carries fever aboard. the chief engineer has died and the disease type is not yet known.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier arriving with Lady Laurier was greeted at Union Station by Toronto officials. A torchlit procession and bands accompanied him to Massey Hall where welcome addresses were read and answered. A banquet at the Queen’s Hotel followed the meeting.
The Pennsylvania railroad train left Louisville at 2 p.m. and arrived in Indianapolis at 4 08 p.m., covering 106 miles in 101 minutes with five full stops and two slow-downs.
Charley Strong of Newark and Walter Johnson of Philadelphia fought a 15 round bout at the Olympic Athletic Club in Athens Pennsylvania. The referee stopped the match at the end of the ninth round and declared it a no contest.
Samuel O. Upham won the Republican nomination for Middlesex county commissioner on the fourth ballot at Lowell. Upham received 196 votes to 179 for Roper, with other candidates withdrawn.
Second Hampshire district Barney T. Wetherell Democrat. Fourteenth Essex Norris F. Cunningham Republican. Fifteenth Essex William Bridge Democrat. Twenty-eighth Middlesex Alva S. Wood Republican James W. Grimes Republican. Twenty-sixth Middlesex E. T. Powell Republican Richard Dobbins Republican J. F. Pattee Republican.
Republican George P Lawrence is identified as a candidate in the first district race in North Adams. The brief notes his hometown and party affiliation, highlighting a political contest context.
First Bristol district Senator William R. Black of Taunton is identified as a Republican. First Essex district Josiah P. Bennett of Lynn is listed as a Republican.
Train schedule listing departures from Boston Union Station to Portland Augusta Bangor Bar Harbor Lewiston and other Maine points plus Manchester Concord and New Hampshire routes and connections to Quebec Montreal and Chicago with times on weekdays and Sundays and notes on branches and exceptions.
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