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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1898

Page

2

Restored to Health by Munyon's Specialists

Lowell Mass councilman W H Brown reports five year catarrh suffering relieved in one month after Munyon's treatment. He cites eye inflammation insomnia loss of taste and speech and relief from other ailments. Munyon's offers 57 cures with 25 cent vials and free examinations by eminent doctors. Open daily except Sunday.

W.H. Brown Third Ward Gorham and Appleton Streets Lowell Mass Munyon

Tremont Temple Defends Alger in War Commission

General Graham testified before the war investigating commission in Washington on October 12. He blamed crowded tents at Camp Alger for sickness and cited water and diet issues, while defending the medical department’s competence amid wartime emergency. He noted delays in arming regiments but said they were fully equipped before Camp Alger’s abandonment for Camp Meade.

Washington Graham Camp Alger Camp Meade Woodbury Conmer Connor Smart Army War Department Department

Manzanillo Ours American Flag Over City and People

From Manzanillo a dispatch reports the American flag now flies over the city and Cuban sentiment turns surface. The mayor and collector refuse to hand over offices except under protest with a congal and a notary present. Colonel Ray awaits an unofficial Maso visit as insurgent steamer Fernandino sails toward Manzanillo.

Santiago DE Cuba Manzanillo Congal Ray Senor Maso Maso Fernandino Santa Cruz del Sur

Miss Mina Ruth Berry Weds William Rhodes Graham

Mina Ruth Berry of Boston and William Rhodes Graham of New York married last evening at St. Pauls Episcopal with Rev. Charles Ketchum officiating. George Newton Bell served as best man and Ida Berry was maid of honor. A collation followed at the bride’s Northampton street home, then the couple began their wedding tour at midnight.

Mina Ruth Berry Boston L. W. Berry Matto William Rhodes Graham New York St. Paul's Episcopal Charles ’ Ketchum George Newton Bell Ida Berry Northampton Street Mrs. Graham

Overcoat department shows rising popularity at My Clothier

The overcoat department in Bernard M. Wolf's building at Hanover and Portland streets is busy with strong customer activity as the store's push and enterprise drive growing popularity.

Bernard M. Wolf My Clothier Hanover Portland Streets

Forbes Dead in Milton After Pneumonia Exhaustion

Milton Oct 12 The Hon John M Forbes died at his home at 8 this morning from exhaustion due to pneumonia. Funeral at his late home Friday with Rev Stebbins officiating. Pallbearers will be Forbes six grandsons. Interment in Milton Cemetery. Forbes born Feb 23 1813 rose from Russell & Co. to lead Michigan Central and Chicago Burlington & Quincy railways, becoming one of New England’s wealthiest men. He helped build the Race horse and expanded western railroads.

Milton John M. Forbes Forbes Naushon Stebbins Unitarian Church New England Henry L. Pierce Mr. Forbes James Thomas H. Perkins China House of Russell & Co R. B. Forbes United States Russell & Co Boston Smyrna Michigan Central Road Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road Michigan Central Railroad Michigan Central John E. Thayer Es 2 Brooks Hannibal & St. Jo Chicago, Burlington & Quincy General Grant Massachusetts James G. Blaine Grover Cleveland Andrew Washington Lincoln William H. Forbes Bordeaux England Ingersoll New York Cutter Mary H. §. Russell John Malcolm Forbes Miss Jones New Bedford Sarah W. H. Hughes Alice Forbes Cary Ellen Robert Watson

Postum Coffee Clears Rheumatism Says Local Family

A longtime coffee drinker reports eliminating rheumatism after switching to Postum Food Coffee. After learning proper preparation, the drink is praised for flavor and health benefits. Local and neighboring residents, including Mr and Mrs Miller and Mr and Mrs Hervey, claim improved health and weight gain after using Postum.

Forbes Family and Naushon Island Legacy in Massachusetts

This piece details the Forbes family and their Naushon Island estate off Buzzards Bay, describing the island’s size, scenery, private harbor, and exclusive residences. It notes a private submarine cable linking the family to the mainland, historic ties to Oliver Wendell Holmes, and poems inspired by the island. It also covers Forbes’s political influence, Civil War actions, and the wartime finances he helped shape, including bonds and Lincoln administration support.

Chicago Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Forbes Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Mexico Naushon Mr. Forbes Henry Russell William Forbes J. Malcolm Forbes William Swain Oliver Wendell Holmes Holmes

Quiet Democratic caucuses report across Boston wards

The Democratic caucuses for House nominations across Boston last night were quiet with orderly voting. Several incumbents won renomination amid tight races. recounts were expected in wards where votes were close, notably Ward 4, Ward 5, Ward 7, Ward 14, Ward 15, Ward 16, Ward 17, and Ward 18.

Democratic caucus names for Representatives by ward list

The Democrats nominated representatives by ward in last night caucuses. Ward 1 James R Hobdell and George P Os bore. Ward 2 John J Douglass and James H Donovan. Ward 3 John I Toland and Jeremiah F McCarthy. Ward 4 Thomas H Green and William B Mahoney. Ward 5 William J Miller and Edmund J Twomey. Ward 6 Michael J Donovan and Daniel J Kane. Ward 7 W T A Fitzgerald and Thomas Mackey. Ward 8 Edward J Donovan and Francis J Horgan. Ward 9 John J Gartland Jr and David A Ma ward. Ward 10 James T F McGarry. Ward 11 Charles J Countie and Nathaniel G Robinson. Ward 12 Alfred S Hayes and James F Quinn. Ward 18 James T Mahoney Jr and Hugh W Bresnahan. Ward 14 M J Sullivan and D J Gleason. Ward 15 Daniel V McIsaac and William Kells. Ward 16 William J Higgins and Edward C Baldwin. Ward 17 George H Norton and Jas H Queeney. Ward 18 Thomas A Conroy and Michael E Gads. Ward 20 Arthur E Austin and Daniel J Daly. Ward 21 John F Currier and Edward J Shaughnessy. Ward 22 Joseph E Dowd and John F Sullivan. Ward 24 Manus J Fish and Quincy A Lothrop. Ward 25 James H Dalton and George H Wentworth.

House of Representatives Charlestown Boston Roxbury William IE. Mahoney Thomas H. Green Mahoney Henry L. Wightman Arthur Harrington Martin P. Higgins Miller Twomey Edmund J. Twomey William J. Miller W. T. A. Fitzgerald Thomas Mackey John L. Donovan Michael J. Field James F. Powers Bresnahan Ward 14 Michael J. Sullivan Gleason M. J. Sullivan David J. Gleason McNary David W. Creed Kells Daniel V. McIsaac William Kells, Jr Ward Edward C. Baldwin William J. Higgins Thomas F. Dolan Representative Garrity Representative Norton James H. Queeney George H. Norton John P. Lanergan Richard W. Garrity T. Frank Noonan John S. Toland Jeremiah F. McCarthy Toland James R. Hobdell George P. P. Osborne John J. Douglass James H. Donovan John I. Toland William B. Mahoney Michael J. Donovan Daniel J. Kane W. T D. J. Gleason William Kells Jas. H. Queeney Thomas A. Conroy Michael E. Gads Arthur E. Austin Daniel J. Daly John F. Currier Edward J. Shaughnessy Joseph E. Dowd John F. Sullivan Thomas F. J. Curley John M. Minton Manus J. Fish Quincy A. Lothrop James H. Dalton George H. Wentworth

Caucuses Outside Boston Reach Varied Delegates

Outside Boston caucuses yielded delegates and state delegates for several districts. Waltham names John Carney as delegate and B. W. Wentworth for the Middlesex district. Dedham selects F. F. Favor for the First Norfolk district. Salem’s Second Essex senator and T. J. Dono van for State committee. Pittsfield sends John M. Morin as senator and William Nugent for the State committee in North Adams and Pittsfield. Holyoke Second Hampden chooses W. W. B. Mahoney as senator. Framingham Twentieth Middlesex selects Charles D. Lewis for Representative. Brockton Twelfth congressional seats Philip B. Brady of Attleboro attend.

Boston Waltham Middlesex John Carney B. W. Wentworth Dedham Norfolk F. F. Favor Salem Essex T. J. Donovan Pittsfield Berkshire John M. Morin North Adams William Nugent Holyoke Hampden B. Mahoney Westfield Framingham Charles D. Lewis Brockton Philip BE. Brady Attieboro

Voters Pack Ward 18 as Dodgers Battle for Votes

A six hour turnout in Ward 18 featured Thomas A. Conroy and Michael E. Gad facing a vociferous anti monopoly bloc. Sturgeon reports a rigged beer for vote scheme thwarted when Kemp exposed the ruse, with Sturgeon insisting he would not sell out for beer and vowing to surprise opponents at ballot count.

Thomas A. Conroy Michael E. Gaddis Dodgers Martin Gilmore O’toole Fallon Sturgeon Charles Henry Kemp Pussons Kemp Mr. Sturgeon

Codman Jr. Leads Local Rpublican Ticket Victory

Private secretary to Governor Talbot and Republican candidate James M Codman Jr. heads a victorious ticket in a town election. John F Cusick chairs the meeting with James D Casey as secretary. Regular organization backer Cusick 448 votes to Maxwell 224. five members including Cusick Lynch Quinlan Connor MahNamara Joyce Casey Harney Mahone Ball Harrington Mealey Driscoll Hayes Cook join the town committee.

Talbot Codman John F. Cusick Democratic State Central Committee James D. Casey PD. T. Harrington George F. Maxwell James J. Lynch Thomas Mahon B. Frank Carroll James M. Codman, Jr

Republican Campaign Plans by Essex and Middlesex Clubs

The Essex Club will honor the Republican State ticket following Middlesex Club. Tuesday members hear Henry Cabot Lodge, Governor Wolcott, Congressman Moody and other party leaders at an as yet undecided dinner. Next, the Republican Club on Milk Street will host a larger event with State committee aid and potential out of state speakers.

Essex Club Essex County Middlesex Club Henry Cabot Lodge Wolcott Moody Republican Club Milk Street State

Baker Nominated by Democrats for Congress

William H. Baker of Newton was nominated yesterday afternoon by Democrats of the eleventh congressional district. Mr. Baker accepted the nomination.

William H. Baker Newton Eleventh Baker

Cambridge Caucuses Nominate House Candidates

Democratic caucuses were held in Cambridge to nominate candidates for the House. Ward 1 and Ward 5 had no voters. Ward 2 saw James A. Montgomery 188, James F. Mullen 1066. Ward 4 nominated J. Frank Facey and Thomas F. Mahoney. Ward 3 produced a tight race with Cornelius Millikin 551 and George H. Dinan 480. winner decided at the last minute.

Cambridge House of Representatives James A. Montgomery James F. Mullen J. Frank Facey Thomas F. Mahoney Cornelius Millikin George H. Dinan

Republicans Indorse at Middlesex County Convention

The Middlesex Democratic county convention was held yesterday afternoon in Institute Hall, Cambridge. Republicans previously nominated candidates were indorsed, and George W. Van Horn of Melrose along with Truman W. Hagar of Framingham were nominated as special commissioners.

Middlesex Institute Hall Cambridge George W. van Horn Melrose Truman W. Hagar Framingham

Brookline Holds Largest Caucus in Town History

The Democrats of Brookline held the town’s largest caucus last evening to select a town committee for the coming year. The contest was spirited and strengthened the candidacy of James M. Codman Jr., a non partisan candidate seeking re election to the House, against Dean and others, as reported.

Brookline James M. Codman, Jr Dean

A Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Relief Without Surgery

A magazine ad touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe non surgical treatment for piles. Suppositories claim instant relief and are free from opiates, available in 50 cents to $1 packages from druggists. The Marshall Michigan company offers a home study treatise and testimonials.

The Pyramid Co Marshall, Mich

Rockefeller on the Stand in Ohio Trust Inquiry

The Rockefeller testimony in New York reported continued investigations into Standard Oil before Special Commissioner Brinsmade. Rockefeller stated earnings of 3,219,540 were distributed per dissolution orders in 1892 and denied promising to produce a copy of books on surplus. He asserted no dividends from trust certificates and no personal interest beyond minor duties.

New York Standard Oil Company Allan T. Brinsmade Supreme Court of Ohio Ohio Rockefeller Mr. Kinkead Standard Oil Company of Ohio Standard Oil Trust Kinkead Mr. Rockefeller

Army regiments ordered home from Porto Rico

War Department orders troops to return home: Sixth Massachusetts, Fourth Ohio, Third Wisconsin, Sixteenth Pennsylvania and Third Illinois Volunteers. Pennsylvania regiment has already sailed from Porto Rico with General Ernst and staff.

New York Massachusetts Ohio Wisconsin Pennsylvania Illinois War Department Porto Rico Ernst

Welcome Home for Frank D Crane From Ninth Regiment

Frank D. Crane of Company A Ninth Regiment returned from the war and received a welcome surprise at his West End home 52 Billerica street. Friends presented him a diamond ring last evening.

Frank D. Crane Ninth Regiment Billerica Street West End

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