Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Safe Cure for Piles
A historic ad touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless remedy for piles and rectal diseases. It features a testimonial from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and claims dramatic weight gain and relief without surgery, urging readers to buy pills at 25 cents to 50 cents per package and request a free book from Pyramid Co.
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M. C. Hinkly
Mississippi St
Indianapolis
Ind
Pyramid Co
Albion, Mich
Dorchester Sewer Work Proposals Planned by City
The city seeks proposals to build sewer work on Leroy Street in Ward 20 Dorchester. Bids require a bond, a two hundred dollar certified check to the city of Boston, and must be delivered with the proposal and check before 12 o'clock noon on Monday October 11 1897. Proposals opened and read publicly at City Hall, with right to reject all or accept the best for the city. Benjamin W. Wells Superintendent of Streets. October 4 1897.
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Leroy Street
Ward
Dorchester
City Hall
Boston
Benjamin W. Wells
Baldwin
Robbins Park
Mass. Title Insurance Co
Park St
State St
Maine St. R
Brattle Station
Robbins Spring House
Massachusetts Ave
Robbins Road
Union Station
Odet Band
Robbins
Arlington Heights
Cambridge
Subway
Postoffice
Bowdoin Squares
Massachusetts Avenue
L. L. P. Atwood
Stale St
Bondage Broken and Divorces Filed in Local Court
Jennie G. Pidgeon sought a divorce alleging habitual drunkenness and desertion after eighteen years and seven children. Judge Fessenden granted a decree nisi. Susan E. Coombs testified she wed Stephen M. Coombs on March 27, 1893, and has not seen him since. Florence Mowatte alleged domestic abuse and lack of support by Fred C. Mowatte, leading to a decree nisi. James Chaffey received ten years in State Prison for receiving stolen goods. his wife planned to move out of state and filed for divorce. Chaffey is linked to burglar Barrett, serving a life term for murder.
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Jennie G. Pidgeon
Fessenden
Susan E. Coombs
Chaffey
Barrett
Waters’s Wife At Center Of Violent Night, Revolver Fire
At 10 o clock last night at 16 Camden street Charles H Waters fired a revolver at Cornelius Van Vechter missing him. Waters sought his white wife who was at Van Vechter’s after he forced entry and encountered Van Vechter’s daughter in law who was injured, prompting police to arrest Waters.
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Camden Street
Charles H. Waters
Cornelius van Vechter
Waters
Parker Street
van Vechter
Captain Tyrell Club Formed At St Leger Hotel
An independent political club named the Captain Tyrell Club was formed last night at the St Leger Hotel and will meet every Wednesday night. Officers named include President John McQuaid Vice President Daniel Driscoll Measurer P H Cavins Recording Secretary P F O'Brien Financial Secretary Hartnett and Sergeant at Arms C Driscoll.
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Captain Tyrell Club
St. Leger Hotel
John McQuaid
Daniel Driscoll
P. H. Cavins
P. F. O’brien
7. Hartnett
C. Driscoll
Waite Nominated At Ninth Mid-Alesex GOP Convention
Medford Oct 6 J Gilman Waite was nominated at the ninth Mid-Alesex district Republican convention. A resolution for enforcing anti pool selling laws was defeated 15 to 8. Delegates backing E M Crockett formerly of Boston pushed the resolution.
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Medford
J. Gilman Waite
E. &. Crockett
Boston
Oneida Chief Shena dore Dies At Age Eight
Seymour Oct 6 Chief Shena dore of the Oneidas died today age eight. He was one of the Wests most famous chiefs and led the Oneidas when they moved west from New York sixty years ago.
Wife of West Virginia's Gov ernor IS on That Owens and Mrs. Atkinson Accused
The trial of Mrs. Atkinson and Joshua P Owens, a prominent farmer, resumed in Glenville WV. Indictment charges felonious uttering of forged receipts valued at about 1400 dollars, allegedly written in Judge Camden's name by Mrs Atkinson after his death. Camden Sommers testified about discovering the papers and forging claims amid strict cross examination.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Glenville
Camden
Atkinson
Owens
Record Yellow Fever Surge Across Cities
New Orleans reports a record day for yellow fever cases and deaths with about 260 active cases and many undisinfected homes. Mobile hits 100 cases with 16 deaths, Edwards records 16 new cases, no deaths. Health officials note weather and broad territory limit full scrutiny.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Mobile
Ala
Edwards
Edwards, Miss
Dunn
State Board of Health
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Banquet in Buffalo
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held its annual banquet at the Iroquois Hotel in Buffalo with 350 covers. Toasts honored the President, Army and Navy, New York and Massachusetts states, Buffalo and Boston, the National Guard, and the Grand Army of the Republic. Luncheon boxes for the Syracuse event were diverted to Buffalo for local charities.
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Buffalo
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Iroquois Hotel
J. F. Supple
Maryland National Guard
United States
D. N. Lockwood
Army and Navy
Thomas W. Symonds
New York
James A. Roberts
Massachusetts
William A. Morse
Jewett
Boston
Henry A. Walker
National Guard
8. M. Welch, Jr
Grand Army of the Republic
Alfred Lyth
G.A. R
Ferdinand M. Trifet
Niagara Falls
Bradley
Syracuse
Nature's Own Remedy HYOMEI Dry Air Germicide Claim
An ad extols HYOMEI as a dry air germicide that reaches and destroys disease germs in the respiratory tract. It touts superior results over sprays and vapors, cites 42,000 tested in New England with only 11 failures, and argues the Australian Dry Air method is the first truly curative approach for head throat and lung diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
HYOMBEI Distribution Office Listing at Tremont Street
Daily HYOMBEI available at the office 131 Tremont Street Room 52 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Sundays. The notice specifies location and hours for pickup or inquiry.
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Tremont St
Boston
Hyomei Cures Inhalation Sold by Tyombel Outfit
Hyomei cures by inhalation available from Tyombei outfit at 1.00 with extra bottles 50c and Hyomei Balm 2c. Sold by all druggists or mailed. Send for the story of Hyomei. Mailed free.
Boston Burglary Ring Strikes William N Kohn Home
In Boston a man living at Suite 2 23 Lawrence avenue reports a break in during family absence. Thieves entered with false keys stealing gold rings bars and locket sets valued around 237 and 80 dollars cash. A suspect described as a 20 year old man, 5 8, 150 pounds, black derby hat brown suit was seen nearby. Other burglaries targeted W E Kelly’s Batavia street locker and Harry Keyes plumbers shop on Harrison Avenue with small tool losses.
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Boston
William N. Kohn
Lawrence Avenue
W. E. Kelly
Batavia Street
Harry Keyes
Harrison Avenue
Baltimore Centenary Marked by German American Day
Baltimore observed the city centennial at Electric Park with German American Day tied to the first German colony landing. Mayor Hooper ex mayor Latrobe and William M. Marine spoke as Germans and their public spirit were praised for energizing the celebration.
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Baltimore
Electric Park
Baltimore City
Hooper
Latrobe
William M. Marine
Gettysburg battlefield tour leaves Boston Oct 22
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a guided tour to Gettysburg, Luray and Washington. Departing Boston October 22, the all inclusive rate is 36 dollars. Tour contacts are D N Bell in Boston and George W Boyd in Philadelphia.
Low's Acceptance for Mayor by Citizens' Union
Seth Low publicly accepts the Citizens' Union nomination for Mayor of Greater New York at Cooper Union. He states the ticket stands for city independence, accountable officials after election, and citizen independence in naming candidates, and will present the case to New Yorkers.
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New York
Seth Low
Citizens’ Union
Greater
Cooper Union
Low
City of
Wages Rise for 700 at Sanford Worsted Firm
Notices posted in Goodall Worsted Company factories announce a general wage advance for about 700 workers. The Sanford firm, operating day and night, also grants operatives a Saturday half holiday year round.
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Sanford, Me
Goodall Worsted Company
Boston Honours Celebrate National League Victory
Boston leaders praised the team’s season as the city’s sports fame grows. Manager Selee and Captain Duffy received souvenirs as players entered the stage amid applause while Captain Kelley of Baltimore offered respectful congratulations and predicted next year’s title defense. Umpires Hurst and Emilie backed the Boston win, with speeches by local officials and musical interludes ending after midnight.
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Boston
Selee
Duffy
Allen
Collins
Hamilton
Hickman
Klobedanz
Lake
Lewis
Long
Lowe
Nichols
Stahl
Stivatts
Sullivan
Tenney
Yeager
Kelley
Baltimore
Bostons
Tim Hurst
Emslie
Herman Long
Emilie
Hurst
John Morrill
Galvin
Alderman Donovan
Tom McCarthy
Mike Sullivan
James Sullivan
Joseph Callaghan
Joseph R. Nealon
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Breaks Plymouth Ocean Record
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arrived Plymouth at 3 05 pm after a 5 days 15 hours 10 minutes voyage from New York to Plymouth, average speed 21 91 knots. It lowers the Fuerst Bis marck eastward time by 18 hours 14 minutes and the Southampton record by about 13 hours.
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Plymouth
Eng
Engelbart
Bremen
New York
Hamburg
Fuerst Bismarck
Southampton
St. Louis
St. Paul
Kaiser Wilhelm
Cal
Kaltiser Wilhelm
Mule Spinners Convention Reports Depressing Trade Outlook
The male spinners spent yesterday listening to district reports on wages hours and conditions. Gompers Lloyd and O’Donnell attended as the A F of L leader stressed high dues while Dover delegates urged wage increases. Delegates found the times not ripe for agitation and dues proposals were postponed then to a referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
A. F. of L
Harry Lloyd
Carpenters
Edward O’donnell
Central Labor Union
Gompers
Dover
N. H
Robert Howard
Royal Blue line to run eight day Washington trip from Boston
The Royal Blue line will inaugurate another season of its popular excursions with a personally conducted eight day tour to Washington and Old Point Comfort leaving Boston on Tuesday Oct 19. The package price is thirty two dollars covering all expenses and includes a stopover in New York. For the itinerary of this and later tours contact A J Simmons New England agent at 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Boston
New York
A. J. Simmons
New England
Washington Street
Tremont changes for Miss Fitzwell and upcoming Boston run
The Tremont previews a revised first act of The Swell Miss Fitzwell with Sydney Rosenfeld credited for edits. Boston season promises a flurry of shows including The Girl From Paris at Park Theatre with Georgia Caine and a large local company, premiering amid strong advance sales.
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May Irwin
Paris
Boston
Park Theatre
E. E. Rice
Park
Georgia Caine
Fred Lennox
D. L. Don
William Broderick
Thomas Kierns
Augustus Cramer
William W. Black
Harry Earle
Anna Buckley
Rose Beaudet
Andree Lorraine
Hattie Williams
Mabel Clarke
New York Lyceum Company
Hollis
James W. Hackett
Mary Mannering
Joe Jefferson
Nat Goodwin
Miss Fitzwell
Tremont
de Wolf Hopper
el Capitan
Museum
Merry Company
Keith’s
Gloss Brothers
Murray Brothers
Castle Square
Bostonians
Boston Theatre
Chauncey Olcott
Columbia
Jacob Litt
Marie Wainwright
the Howard
Spitz
Maud Madison
Mabel St. Clair
Bessie Olcott
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Bowdoin Square
Grand Opera House
Marie Chapman
Mary Aylmer
Miss Chapman
Perley
New York
Frank J. Keenan
Wallace Campbell
Grand Theatre Stock Company
Grand Theatre
Marsh
John Thomas
Boston Star
Annie Webster Thomas
Henry Donlan
Copley Square
Chauncy Hall
White Crook Company
Palace
Zoo
Klondike
Herr Granada
Bates Hall
Mile
Alma Fedora
A. W. Campbell
New Colonial Opera Company
New England
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City OF Boston
Captain Tyrell
West Virginia
Ernor
R. T. Booth CO
William N. Kohn Losas
Battlefield OF
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America
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Luray
D. N. Bell
George W. Boyd
Philadelphia
Mule Spinners
Old Point
Tremont Temple
Temple
Manas
Bromfeld St
George A
Foxcroft
D.S. McDonald CO
Green Peas
Jardiniere
Sultana Roll
Tremont Theatre
John B. Schoeffpel
S. Sat. Mat
Joseph ™. Sparks
Ignacio Martinetti
Model Playhouse
Tremont and
Washington Streets
Felix Morris
Joe Cawthorne
Ancients
Fall River Line
Biograph
L ‘T. Nt
Joseph Jefferson
Tony Cummings
Richard Mansfield
Mary E. Stone
Amazons
Isaac B. Rich
Nat. G. Goodwin
Mies Biamisac “Shott
Eve’gs
N. Y. Lyceum Theatre Co
Zenda
Boston Museum
Klaw & Erlanger
Binns Military
Casino Building
Cmnery
Eugene Vompkins
Auguste van Biene
Edw. E. Rice
Palace Theatre
White Crook
Clifford and Dixon
Valmore
Behler
Stone
Murray
James Dixon
Dixon
Lang
Howard Iwi
al Reeves
Big Burlesque Co
20Th Century Bloomer Girls
Olfo
Carr
Jordan
Phyllis Allen
Perry
Burns
Lillian Perry
Tally-Ho
Bowdoin
Elmer Grandin
Eva Mountford
Crand Theatre
Thomas & Watson
Sing Sing
Grand Theatre Stock Co
Alec
Thomas & Watson Comedy Co
Alhambra
City Point
Bunker Hill
East Boston Cadet Band
Balding Rajaleuian
the & Klondike
Twin Sisters
Austin
Ostrich Farm
Crand Opera House
Allestar
City OF New York
State Street
Arlington
L. Foster Morse
Warren
Moreland St
Warren St
Roxbury
Minot
Francis V. Balch
Railroads
Nevyt York
Park Square Station
New York, New Haven & Hartford
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New London
New Haven
Bay State Limited
Willimantic
Alr Line
Fall River
Ball and Sound
Newport
Priscilla
Providence
Fox Point
Ode Island
Stonington
New Hampshire
Norwich
New Aan
CITY
Lowell
City OF Worcester
Pen Vania
Maryland
Colonial Express
Federal Express
Old State House
Poes
Geo. L. Connor
A. C. Kendall
Gen’ Pass
LH. Palmer
Boston Pass
State House
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