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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1899
Page
2
A one week offer lowers the rate for Deafness to $2 a month at Doctors McCoy and Powell. They stress Deafness as a disease and claim their Discovery cures many forms, including long-standing cases, by treating the inner ear and head passages.
A newspaper notice promises treatment for deafness and tinnitus at one dollar a month. Applicants must visit Armyr Offices before October 14 with a prescription or evidence of prior treatment, pay a dollar, and may be treated until cured under the stated terms.
Ex Speaker Reed explains his retirement after a discussion with a Southern Republican in which he cites discord with the administration over Philippine policy. He argues the Republican plan to subjugate areas by force would bring disaster in next year’s elections. He says no offer of opportunity influenced his decision and notes his long foreseen nomination impossibility dating to the Spanish American War era.
Office hours are 8 A M to 12, 1 P M to 6 to 8 P M daily Sundays 10 A M to 2 P M. If you cannot visit the office write for consultation sheet and diagnosis blank. Patients living at a distance enclosing 1 with application are entitled to this rate.
In a candid reflection, the ex Speaker concludes he cannot stay in a party where he is a minority. He notes his departure stems from a need to preserve self-respect and avoid becoming a continuing source of discord. His remarks imply deep dissent with the current administration.
Superintendent Wells of the street department said no action can occur until the Boston Elevated railway surface tracks are relocated. Once the ordered work arrives the square will be repaved and crossings reviewed with police to channel team travel. He noted no immediate subway plans and urged a surface-focused solution.
East Boston church group St Marys Star of the Sea Total Abstinence Society marked an anniversary meeting last night with addresses by President W F ODonnell Rev Hugh ODonnell and Thomas A Millard. Musical numbers and a saree program were presented.
A Somerville rally at Bacon Hall features speeches by party leaders and supporters for George R. Paare and George H, with Martha Moore Avery seeking Boston mayoral nomination. The event promotes campaign efforts ahead of the state election.
At the St Louis fair Hood Farm Berkshires won twelve first premiums. Duchess V. of Hood Farm led with over 600 pounds, securing top honors. Hood Farm also earned champion bull title for a year old, reflecting strong showing by the Berkshire operation based in Lowell on October 10.
Thomas Wilson of 140 East Thirtieth street sues a well known New York professional man for 50000 dollars alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. Attorneys Noah and Beeley of 320 Broadway file divorce action naming the professional as co respondent. the suit was dropped after reconciliation. The defendant denies the alienation claim, calling it blackmail.
Hal Hollingsworth was held without bail for the Worcester grand jury after a hearing in Uxbridge on October 10. He faces a murder charge in East Douglas for the death of Myrtice Leonard, with witnesses detailing the shooting and statements.
The Harvard Improvement Association met in Greenwood Hall Dorchester and decided to petition railroad commissioners to force New York Hartford & New Haven to fix flood damaged tracks and sidewalks near the station. They also seek a new ticket office and fare reduction. Residents of Glenway Street oppose telephone company site attempts and will attend today’s City Hall hearing at 12:30. Improvements to streets and schools are also sought. Assistant District Attorney M J Sughrue spoke on the Superior Criminal Court outlining its harsh and pitiable sides.
The People's party of Massachusetts executive committee urges members to vote for the Democratic State ticket, saying the Democratic platform advances shared reforms. Signed by George F. Washburn, chairman, and P. P. Field, secretary, 99 West Springfield Street.
A social student laments pessimism in youth while his father recalls old remedies like blue mass and quinine from the past, reflecting a city newspaper voice in Indianapolis.
GOOD DOCTORS. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are a discovery of great value to the medical profession and the public. They are an unfailing specific in all cases of dyspepsia and disordered digestion. They partly digest what is eaten and stimulate digestion and secretion to relieve congested glands and membranes. Testimonials from users and physicians accompany the claim, and a small booklet is offered free by mail.
Acting Secretary Allen cancelled Marietta survey of a dangerous shoal off South America. Ship now to proceed to Manila via Suez Canal. Dolphin to take over survey work. Marietta remains at Washington Navy Yard. Newark to sail for Manila from Mare Island within a week.
A Private of the Twenty-ninth Infantry fell from a boarding schooner in front of the captain of the port’s office on the Pasig River when a repé he held broke. he drowned in the river on the 23d.
The New Orleans, a first class unprotected cruiser built in Britain, docked at Brooklyn Navy Yard in poor condition. Boilers and engines require major rebuilds, reducing speed to about half, with repairs estimated to keep her detained at least two months before dry dock and machinery overhaul begin for service in the Philippines.
Army units in Luzon suffer greater drownings than battle deaths in a two week period. Ten soldiers from the Twenty fourth Infantry perished in the Mariquina River on August 22 after a rope raft failed. Four from the Third Infantry died crossing the Bagbag River near Malolos as they advanced on Pilar. Corporal Peter Larson and Lieutenant Chauncey B Humphreys were heroic in rescue attempts. Seventeen men carried guns and ammo across swiftly flowing water, many losing footing.
The transport Newport arrived in San Francisco with 464 discharged regulase mainly from the Third Artillery Fourth Cavalry Fourteenth Infantry and thirty eight from the signal corps under Lt. Bailey. Five men died of dysentery on the Nagasaki leg including Sergeant Major Young Private Walsh Private Hancock Private Sharkey and an unknown discharged soldier.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a two day cure for grip and offers refunds if not satisfied. The box bears the signature of Grove.
The State Department received a cable from the U S minister to Venezuela announcing the failure of peace talks after five days of negotiations. Caracas reports negotiations suspended and Venezuelan forces poised for a decisive battle this week while Puerto Cabello remains quiet.
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