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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1899
Page
7
Congressman Dumond dies in a hunting accident while tracking a deer with his guide. The incident occurred on a hunting trip likely involving field conditions and immediate medical response. Details on the guide’s condition were not available at report time.
Bangor dispatch reports J B Dumond a Massachusetts politician was shot and died an hour later after separating from his guide while hunting near Millinocket. Dumond, born 1862 in New York, had long served Boston political and liquor law circles and was involved in licensing reforms.
The Boston Common Council adopted anti imperialist resolutions after a lengthy debate. The vote was 33 to 2 with many members abstaining. remarks linked imperialism to trusts and military rule, urging withdrawal of troops and protest against McKinley policy.
One of the greatest displays in Boston decorates the Continental at Washington and Boylston as every window features a large American flag and the corner window hosts an immense life size oil painting of Admiral Dewey amid electric lights. Business is strong with higher grade clothing in demand and a new juvenile line drawing shoppers from across New England.
James Hurley 25 of Cambridge a Navy Yard cook was found unconscious at Huntington and Massachusetts avenues. He suffers a dangerous head wound and may have been attacked or struck by a car. Charles W West of Sanford Place was found unconscious behind Acton Street and is said to be an alcoholic. Patrick Fitzgerald of Fourth Street South Boston was brought to Emergency Hospital with a jaw nearly broken after a blackjack assault near Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street.
Patrick Murphy a delivery clerk for the Boston & Philadelphia Steamship Company saved a young man from drowning at Central wharf. The rescuer, a South Boston resident, pulled the unnamed lad from the water and dried his clothes in the engine room. Other items note ships Sedgwick Humoldt Langfond and Admiral Farragut movements and a Bangor launch at Bath.
Shipping items list arriving steamers and sailings with destinations, crews, and cargoes. Vessels include St. Croix Pike St. John N B Yarmouth John Hall Co. Prince Arthur Kinney and many others with merchandise passengers barges and tugs. many sailings east and to Boston Philadelphia and New York.
Globe clothing shop at 679 Washington street unveils a bold fall display crafted by proprietor W J Batchelder. The window uses varied greens and other colors with a motto promising front line style, aiming to entice crowds and boost business during the Dewey visit.
The Street Department of Boston invites proposals to construct and regulate a macadam road on Congreve Street Europe Centre and South Streets. Bidder must obtain forms from the Superintendent of Streets at City Hall, Boston. Proposals due October 18, 1899 with certified check pledged to the city and bond for faithful performance. Proposals opened publicly. reserve right to reject all bids.
Mortgage held by Mary E. McQuade against Francis Supple secured by land on A street South Boston will be sold by power of sale on October 30 1899 at 4 p.m. at auction. Purchase requires $100 cash. balance according to sale terms. Property bounds include 19 ft 6 in along A Street and adjacent parcels.
Mortgage deed by Francis Supple of Boston to Mary B. 41898 recorded in Suffolk deeds for breach sale at public auction on Fifth Street South Boston on October 30 1899 at 3 PM. Parcel bounds: Fifth Street SW 22 ft NW 60 ft NE 22 ft SE 60 ft. Mary E. McQuade Mortgagees.
An advertisement claims electric belts cure nerv ous debility impotence varicocele sleeplessness and drains without drugs. It touts immediate sensation after wearing the belt and urges readers to write or call Noi Electric Appliance Co at 1060 Washington Street for cures while you sleep.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the Matthew Scrannage estate Medford to show cause why a will probate should not be granted Jenn L Scrannage seeks letters testamentary without bond. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Boston Post with mailing of copies seven days before court.
Notice is given that the fourth meeting of creditors of the insolvent corporation HUGH CANREE ELL COMPANY will be held at the Court of In insolvency in Boston on October 20 at 1 o clock. Creditors may appear to prove and to account.
Superior Court orders libellant to publish attested copy of libel and court order in the Boston Post for three weeks and mail an attested copy to the defendant in Minneapolis Minnesota. She must appear in Salem on the first Monday of November to show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Attest: E B George, Clerk.
The West End Street Railway Company petitioned the Boston Aldermen through the Boston Elevated Railway to lay double tracks on Western Avenue from the Watertown line to existing tracks, add Market Street connections, and install overhead trolley power with poles and wiring. The plan, dated September 28 1899 by A Plimpton C E, details curves crossovers and street alterations required.
City of Boston Board of Aldermen orders fourteen days notice on petition and invites interested parties to appear October 30 at 3 p m to be heard. Publication of the petition and order in Brighton Item and City Record requested. Also Confederate Veterans meeting details and address noted for Washington Street location and Saturday date.
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