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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1893

Page

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Munyon Rheumatism Cure Sought for Bismarck

The article reports that Bismarck’s rheumatism is severe and alarms his circle with Emperor William showing sympathy. Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure ordered for the ex chancellor and Munyon claims high cure rates and large sales, with details of shipments and May to September orders.

Bismarck William Munyon Boston Munyon Remedy Co Pelham Tremont and Boylston Streets Post America Mr. Munyon Germany

Somerville Canal District Assault Case Draws Attention

A Newark Somerville dispute erupts into a street brawl between George H. Burrows of East Somerville and F. O. Reed of Charlestown over a planned North Union street stable connection. A court case延期 until November follows a July clash and subsequent injuries.

Somerville Prospect Hill Society Canal District Mystic George H. Burrows East Somerville F. O. Reed Charlestown Reed Hancock Square North Union Street East Souiville Burrows Nickerson Bennet Joseph S. Bennett Bennett

Republicans Name Ward Leaders in Dorchester Caucuses

Republican caucuses across Dorchester wards last night nominated candidates for the Massachusetts House. George W. L. Meyer of Ward 9 and Frederick W. Bliss of Ward 24 were renominated for Speaker. A bitter factional battle produced the largest ward vote in history with 1013 ballots cast.

House of Representatives George W. L. Meyer Ward Frederick W. Bliss Ward 24 John FE. Tuttle House George B. Bird C. C. Kellogg Frederick L. Bliss Dorchester John E. Tuttle Frank C. Wood Louis Burnham John L. Bates Hugh L. Stalker Frank ©. Wood Walter G. Grueby Marcus ©. Cook Arthur L. Spring Royal Robbins Thomas Russell Harry W. Farmer Nelson F. Pratt F. E. Gaylord C. M. Bromwich F. W. Farwell D. C. Binney L. A. Greyer Charles Charles F. Sturtevant John J. Tuttle Granville A. Fuller

Democrats Tonight Nominating Race Concludes Prep

Democrats face final day of coaching and preparation for the Democratic representative nomination while Republicans have already chosen their slate. The article notes ongoing campaign activity and party strategizing ahead of voting.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Scarlet Fever Aftermath in Letter

In a January 17 1893 letter from Fast Limington Maine a parent recounts scarlet fever left Charlie Foss with deafness and a lingering abscess. After used Hood's Sarsaparilla he improved notably, with healing beginning after two bottles.

Fast Limington Charlie

Slow Filing of Nominations Delays Secretary of State

Certificates of nomination for state offices move slowly this year with many districts and counties missing filing deadlines. Democratic leaders urge immediate action as some certificates may not be filed after 6 p.m. Thursday October 19.

Suffolk Essex Middlesex Worcester Hampden Franklin Hampshire Berkshire Norfolk Plymouth Bristol Dukes Democratic State Committee

Nominations for State Representatives Listed by Districts

The list names candidates for multiple districts including Twenty-eighth Middlesex Samuel H Longley Shirley D and Framingham Republicans William C Wight Henry B Bullard Holliston and Phillipston Waldo Bates Hingham Thomas Weston Whitman F Parlow Reading Towle Woburn Curtis and Withington Essex seats including Andrews Curtis and others Henry Ritfield Manchester D Joseph H Sheldon William Sawyer and several Middlesex and Essex districts with party affiliations noted.

Middlesex William C. Wight Framingham Henry B. Bullard Holliston Samuel H. Longley Shirley Worcester C Waldo Bates Phillipston Plymouth Thomas Weston Hingham F. Parlow Whitman Solon Bancroft Reading George E. Towle Woburn Essex Andrew D. Curtis Arthur Withington Charles Vaneran John J. Lyons Henry Ritfield Manchester Joseph H. Sheldon William Sawyer D. Een C. Wheeler Prremaiin Major P. D. Bridges Chas O. Morrill F. H. Bradford George H. Newhall E. W. Pinkham John B. Newhall Edward P. Johnson Geo. Co. Higgins Amos Beckford W. H. Hutchinson George C. Blakely

Scandinavian-American Democratic Club Meeting in Caledonian Hall

The Scandinavian-American Democratic Club of Massachusetts held a gathering at Caledonian Hall last evening with about seven hundred members in attendance.

Democratic Club Massachusetts Caledonian Hall

Club branches expand in multiple towns with mass naturalizations

Branches have been organized in Lowell Lawrence Lynn Brockton Norwood Cambridge and Everett while Worcester Gardiner Springfield and Quincy are in good working order. This year 700 Scandinavians have been naturalized and 1000 have registered. A public rally featuring John H. Russell will be held at 48 Boylston Street on Tuesday evening Oct 31 under club auspices.

Lowell Lawrence Lynn Brockton Norwood Cambridge Everett Worcester Gardiner Springfield Quincy John H. Russell Boylston Street

Casey Endorsed by Five Local Clubs for Representative

J. J. Casey was endorsed by the Aids Club Tammany Club of Ward 15 Bigelow Associates Seaview Club and the Democratic Club of Ward 15. Assisted by several supporters he addressed meetings and each group voted unanimously to endorse Casey and support him at the caucuses tonight.

J. J. Casey Aids Club Tammany Club Bigelow Associates Seaview Club Democratic Club J. J. Kennelly J. Pentorey D. A. MacDonald H. C. Reardon Joseph A. Sweeney J. J. McQuade M. J. Teeehan Mr. Casey

Way of the Book Agent in Boston Book Firm Case

Alfred J. Sawyer a prominent book agent earning about 100 dollars a month is arrested in Orange on a warrant from W. L. Richardson & Co. for theft of under fifty dollars. Sawyer known for slick manners or easy life is held on 1000 dollars bail as his wife child and mother suffer the consequences. Burke of the firm travels to Orange to handle the case.

Post Alfred J. Sawyer Orange Boston W. L. Richardson & Co Sawyer Providence Roxbury Hanover Street W. P. F. Burke

Colonel Popes Plan for Good Roads Debate in Congress

Albert A. Pope of Boston outlined a graduated succession tax to fund road construction at the Chicago congress on good roads. He argued social, educational, and Christian gains from better highways and proposed tax brackets from 1 to 2 percent on larger estates to finance maintenance.

The Congress On Good Roads Chicago Congress On Albert A. Pope Boston Illinois Pope Lewis M. Haupt Philadelphia Great Lakes France Germany

Wagon struck by Boston train at Kendall Green

A wagon owned by A Munster was hit by the 5 o'clock Fitchburg train from Boston at Kendall Green. The horse was killed and the wagon smashed. Driver Fred Ohnemurs was badly injured.

Keeley Institutes Run Five Authorized Sites in Massachusetts

In 1881 Dr Leslie E Keeley proclaimed inebriety a disease and cure possible. The only authorized Keeley Institutes in Massachusetts are at Lexington North Adams Springfield Worces ter corner Abbott and Chandler and Haverhill 451 Washington St Providence RI 806 Washington St Nooms 7 address for information A C General Manager Tremont St Boston.

Massachusetts Keeley Institutes Lexington North Adams Springsfield Round Hill Worcester Abbott and

Butler Mother Linked to Boston Operation in Everett Case

Mrs. Sarah E. Butler and Mrs. Mary J. Henderson faced confinement after arrests in Everett for causing the death of Eileen Perkins. Butler's bond was posted at $40,000 with her brother Father Joseph H. Cassin of East Boston standing as surety. Henderson remained unable to bail. The case raised tensions over religion and family ties, with local sentiment blaming the Butler family and noting the churchman’s financial influence.

Everett Butler Henderson Sarah E. Butler Mary J. Henderson Hileen Perkins Boston Mrs. Butler Eileen Father Cassin Miss Butler Fred Perkins Fred Casey Cassin

Windle Tries Five Mile Record at Springfield Meet

Windle attempts a five mile bicycle record in Springfield on October 17. He lowers the three mile mark of 6 46 15 to 6 43 but falls behind on the fourth mile and stops.

Springfield W. W. Windle Meintjes

Railroad Convention Opens in Boston with Labor Leaders

Harris of Lodge 484 and others heard remarks from Rev. Gor an and G. Morrissey as Boston hosts a biannual convention. Governor Russell and Acting Mayor Lee welcomed delegates, praising labor protection and promising a profitable stay. The session covered goals, mutual benefits, and safety, with speeches on worker protections and the convention's early morning proceedings.

Harris David F. Barty W. F. Cusack Newburyport John M. Tobin George A. Goran G. M. Morrissey Boston Old Bay State North America Brotherhood William E. Russell Massachusetts Russell Lee Organization of Labor E. A. Moseley Interstate Commerce Commission W. L. Harris Washington George G. Crocker America

Belchertown Fire Devastates Central Business District

A Belchertown blaze swept away over half the town’s business center destroying four stores two blocks a storehouse a dwelling and a shop. Firefighters saved churches but the town's lack of water and apparatus limited efforts. Losses exceed 20000 dollars with partial insurance. several owners list specific totals and uninsured amounts. The cause is unclear but widely believed incendiary.

Springfield Belchertown J. R. Gould R. K. Shumway Grand Army Post F. L. Plaintiff Los B. B. Snow Shumway A. L. Fletcher D. L. Hazen William Carter

Express messenger struck and killed by train in Bridgeport

William Skidmer, 58, an express messenger from Bridgeport to New York, attempted to cross tracks at the depot and was struck by a 10 o'clock train. He died within minutes and was unmarried.

Bridgeport Conn William Skidmer E Express New York Consolidated Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bismark Dangerously IL TAME Bliss J. H. Buckley, Jr J. H. Coughlin Gleason Kenneally Michael J. Fields Edward Gallagher Flood McMorrow Shaw Joe Casey John F. Nolan John G. Horan James A. Creed Creed Horan Harvard College Isaac Rosnosky John L. Murphy Richard J. Hayes Representative Hoar Alfred A. Piller Charles H. Dolan J. P. Kelly Daniel Casey James Kelley C. F. Murphy Charles J. Quirk George W. Goode James Sweeney Michael Lyons George Norton John P. Clinton Richard Garrity Mr. Murphy Dick Sullivan Frank McCarthy Sullivan William Finnahan George H. Wentworth Hood’s Charlie Warren Foss East Limington, Me Hood Charlie Foss C. I. Hood & Co Mass Randall M. Foss Scandinavian Democrats Indorsed Colonel Pope Leslie E. Keeley Mays In. L Everett Case Eileen Perkins Windle Reston Geet Aarons Rome W. A. Sheahan Perry Davis Salvator Beer Burkhardt Brewing Co Harlock St Melrose Plaza Morris & Young School St C.T. Walker & Sons Aucts Horse and Carriage Bazaar Portland St Barl Andy Kentucky Sabina B. Jenkins Wellington Street Columbus Avenue Boston and Providence Railroad Co Franklin Savings Bank Samuel Stubbs Sabina KE. Jenkins Henry Pearson Thomas R Henrietta White Daniel Swan Micah Dyer, JR William P. Fitzgerald William H. Whitney Scotia Street Lewis Coleman Boston & Maine Railroad Old Colony Trust Company Corner Court Washington Streets Amos Blanchard Revere Orient Lodge Beachmont Parker Hall Baker's Orchestra of Frank I. Wakefield Lizzie Wilfert Dr. Andrews Annie Wilfert George H. Thomas Edward C. Spring James EB. White
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