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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1898

Page

2

Munyon Inhaler Promises Home Cure for Bronchitis

A Harding era advertisement touts Munyon inhalers as a home cure for bronchitis and consumption, claiming immediate relief and savings on doctors’ fees. It invites readers to test the system free for 24 hours and purchase kits for $1 with testimonials from Boston residents and free expert examinations. medicines priced around 25 cents per vial.

Munyon Boston Samuel G. Cowell Batterymarch St Mass Pelham Mary Dewey Centre St South Quincy Sunade

SREMONT TEMPLE DEATH BY ELECTRIC CAR STRIKE

Edward J. McCormack aged 25, residence unknown, was fatally struck by an outward electric car on Columbus avenue near 1138. He died en route to City Hospital after ambulance transport from Station 10. Motorman Christopher Friswold and conductor William J. Otto reported on scene.

Edward J. McCormack Columbus Avenue No. 1138 Christopher Friswold William J. Otto

Peace Talks Progress Amid Philippine Debt Demands

American and Spanish peace commissioners discussed settlement points in Paris with no fixed order of consideration. Reports claim Madrid must accept U.S. policy on the Philippines, including Manila and Luzon, while Spain seeks U.S. assumption of a $407,000,000 Philippine debt and trade privileges.

Paris Washington Gaulois Judge Day Madrid United States Philippine Islands Griggs Trenton N. J Spain Manila Luzon

Hunt Belle's Perilous Ride Ends Without Serious Injury

Mrs. James L. Kernochan, famed Meadow Brook Hunt Club rider, bolted from a fence during yesterday's run. Unseated but unhurt, she remounted and soon overtook the field.

New York James L. Kernochan Meadow Brook Hunt Club

Unknown Woman Found in Charles River To Be Buried

The body of an unidentified woman found floating near the Union boat house in the Charles River remains unclaimed at Tinkham's undertaking rooms on Howard street. Police and the medical examiner conclude death by own action, public burial to be funded by the city.

Charles River Union Boat House Tinkham Undertaking Rooms Howard Street Clarence Rivers Milford Street

Fire Alarm Report From Colonial Road Incident

A fire alarm was raised from Box 93 on Colonial Road in the afternoon. The report notes damage attributed to a plumber’s equipment and mentions a monetary figure of 1000 dollars, with a dismissed time reference and unclear details about responders or final outcome.

POW WOW TO BE HELD IN MINNESOTA REGION

Reports from Walker and Cass Lake sketch rising tension as Indian forces gather amid claims the uprising is quelled. Residents flee for safety while Indian agents and locals anticipate further clashes near Bear Island and Bear One.

Paul Minn Bacon Walker Steamboat Landing Cass Lake Bear Island

New Army Corps Organized in Washington

A general order issued from Washington on October 7 establishes a new Webbed Cobb corps structure under the Army. Details specify organizational steps and anticipated duties for the unit within the national defense framework.

Washington

Postum Transforms Milwaukee Writer Family Health

A Milwaukee writer explains quitting coffee for Postum Food Coffee after headaches and nervousness vanished. She notes improved health, even stomach relief for a family member, and praises Postum's flavor and purported nerve nourishment benefits.

Mirs Mary E. Forsyth Milwaukee Wis Klimma Ax Addie Chas. Everson Eliza Smith

Walker Minnesota confronts Indian uprising with bacon troops

General Bacon and forces arrived at Walker after a skirmish near Bear Island. Casualties include Major Menlaville Wilkinson and Sergeant William Butler with multiple wounded. Indictments of hostilities rise as chiefs and hundreds of braves gather for a conference to urge revenge amid tense lake-side standoff.

ST. Paul Minn Walker Chief Zella Bacon Harbach Plat Mouth Bear Island Point Sheehan Leech Lake Cass Lake Ku-Go-Nay-Ka-Shig Bug-Ah-Mah-Go-Shig Duluth Godfrey Zignel Zigler Sergeant Butler Eigler

Soldier John J. Shea Critically Ill With Malaria

Reports from area hospitals last night show most soldiers resting comfortably. John J. Shea of Company I Ninth Regiment remains critically ill with malaria at City Hospital and may die at any moment.

John J. Shea Ninth Regiment

Bigamy Arrest Shocks Geneva Officer in Rochester Warrant

Eugene L. Vangorder a quartermaster sergeant of Company I Two Hundred and Second Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry was arrested in Geneva on a Rochester warrant charging bigamy. He allegedly has two wives Emma Myers of Broadbrook Massachusetts and Lizzie Henry of Lavonia New York. He calls it blackmail and says he can clear himself.

Geneva N. Y Eugene L. Vangorder Two Hundred and Second Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry Rochester Emma Myers Broadbrook Mass Lizzie Henry Lavonia Vangarder

Love May Save He Accused of Double Murder in Court

Miss Maybelle Neilson testifies in defense of Eli Shaw who stands trial for murdering his mother and grandmother for inheritance. She recalls six years together, a planned quiet wedding, and plans to buy a home and furniture, arguing the motive may be financial and that Shaw appeared distressed at his mother’s death.

New York Eli Miss Neilson Eli Shaw Maybelle Neilson Mr. Scovel May Neilson

Man Seeks Quick Wedding at Hoboken Justice of the Peace

Early morning hubbub at Justice Livingston Conkling's Hoboken home ends with a man named Charles Luth of 30 Park Avenue Hoboken 34 years old and two women seeking nuptials. The scene unfolds at dawn with the official preparing to marry them.

New York Justice of the Peace Livingston Conkling Hoboken Justice Conkling Charles Luth Park Avenue

Mariani Wine Advertised as Health Tonic by 8000 Doctors

An advertisement touts Mariani Wine as a scientifically based tonic with no harmful properties. It claims endorsement by over eight thousand American physicians and promotes benefits for debility, overwork, weakness, and various illnesses. Readers are urged to request a free book from Mariani & Co. at 52 West 15th Street New York City.

Mariani & CO West 15Th Street New York City

Prisoner Williams Confesses to Hold-Up In Boston

David Williams 22, of questionable origin, confessed to taking part in a Washington Street robbery that netted $7 and cuff buttons. He claimed two accomplices persuaded him to join the theft after meeting near Hotel Washington. Police seek the other two suspects as a citywide alert follows the Boston hold-up spree.

Williams Boston William Whitehead Boylston Street Whitehead Washeington Street Oak Toomey Foley David Williams St. Louis Watts Washington South End

Marital Discord and Alleged Abuse Highlight Hearings

The hearing featured B Grant appearing for the wife after waiving $30. The couple wed July 14 1892 and separated October 4 1892. Reports描述 dispute over a wedding cake and dress, threats with a carving knife, and poison claims. Separate cases note wives leaving with money and decree nisi issued in each matter.

B. Grant Michael Norcott Effie M. Cammell Toll Nisi

Victoria Opposes Divorce In Indissoluble Marriage View

Queen Victoria declares she is totally averse to divorce under any circumstances and favors making marriage indissoluble by church and state. She supports judicial separation but sees marriage as best kept intact to protect the wronged in many unions.

Victoria Church of England

Bride and witnesses share vows amid sharp exchange over fees

A Hoboken wedding tale unfolds with a widow bride claiming age advantage over her intended husband. A judge imposes a five dollar fine for a remark, prompting a quarrel that ends in a two dollar compromise as guests react to the ceremony.

Marriage Strain Ends with Decree in Juvenal Court

Eudora EF Lawrence and Frank H Lawrence wed July 29 1882. he drank and left seven years ago returning three months ago. She departed home prompting Decreenisi granted yesterday. In Rosilla B Gray vs Charlies L Gray, he must pay 30 dollars in expenses of the wife’s prosecution though he claims poverty.

Eudora EF. Lawrence Frank H Decreenisi Rosilla B. Gray Charlies L. Gray

Eudora Guilford Arrested in Murder Case in Bridgeport

Eudora Guilford daughter of Old Nance Guilford was arrested as she tried to enter her lawyer J B Klein's office. She faced arraignment before Judge Robinson with bail set at 5000 dollars, and remained jailed on failure to post bond.

Bridgeport Conn Eudora Guilford Nance” Guilford J. B. Klein Robinson

Damaged Goods Listing From Local Store Fragments

Partial OCR lists items such as clothes wringers clocks Bissell carpet sweepers banquet lamps lace curtains and Mackintoshes. It mentions locations in Boston near Franklin Street Arch Street and references a merchant name The American Winger at 5 and 70 Franklin Street and 80 Arch Street.

Franklin St Arch St Ummer Bostos Mage

Officers Discharged as Volunteer Army Reduced

The War Department announced the honorable discharge of three major generals and twenty six brigadier generals of volunteers as the volunteer force shrinks by half. Officers promoted from the regular army will return to their prior duties.

Washington Deepartment Volunteer Army of the United States Volunteer Army Regular Army

Also Mentioned on This Page

Munyon’ Inhaler Hunt Belle Minneapolis Sutherland Colby Narrows NEW Army Corps Bad Boy Henry Walters Jennie All News Army Corps Breckinridge Graham Wheeler Macon Augusta Huntsville Ala Shea Soldier of the Ninth City Hospital Sergeant Vangorder Breadbrook Fall River James_ Blackwell Thare Johnson & CO Custom House St A. Johnson Johnson O. H. Ingalls Bangor Fg & CO Custom House Mariani Bostonian Mary Barry Adams Street Hulda Bogert Mr. Luth Hamersley William Beresford Duke of Marlborough Duchess of Saxe-Coburg Gotha Eudora Temperance Folks Bernice Hall St. Augustine C. T. A. Society Social Democrats Social Democratic Party Phenix Hall India Africa Elephant Sunday Post R.S. V.P Hanover St Wilson Tremont Row Wilson Brothers Kaan—Woodberry Cambridge Alexander McKenzie Frank Kaan Somerville Bertha M. Woodberry Naval Services Williams Street J. Newman & Sons
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