Catarrh Cure Praised by Chicago Justice of the Peace
A Chicago justice of the peace, F A W Johnson, reports from 607 Sheffield Ave that Peruna cured his chronic catarrh. He says the remedy fully met expectations and left no trace of the ailment. The ad notes catarrh spans head to toe and that a universal cure exists, inviting readers to request a free book.
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Chicago, Ill
F. A. W. Johnson
Sheffield, Avenue
Chicago
Ill
A. W. Johnson
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, C
Autumn Meeting Opens in Amherst by State Federation
The autumn session of the Massachusetts State Federation of Woman's Clubs began in Amherst Town Hall with 150 delegates and local attendees. The Amherst Woman's Club hosted. events included music by Amherst College Glee Club and talks by Mrs. E. A. Grosvenor, Mrs. O. M. E. Rowe, Georgie A. Bacon, and Professor Samuel M. Lindsay.
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Amherst
Massachusetts State Federation of Woman's Clubs
Amherst Woman’s Club
Amherst College Glee Club
E. A. Grosvenor
Massa chusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Increases Appropriation
The Massa chusetts Charitable Mechanic Association raised its annual appropriation due to higher demand. It has existed since 1780s and paid benefits since 1812. Lyman D. Willcutt was elected to fill the late David McIntosh’s trustee seat. The group also invited ex president Talbot to sit for an oil portrait.
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Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association
Lyman D. Willcutt
David McIntosh
Talbot
Knights of Malta Elect Officers at Atlantic City
The Knights of Malta supreme commandery elected officers including Supreme commander John H. Hoffman of Harrisburg and generalissimo George S. Jones of Massachusetts. Other posts went to Walter W. Savage, Wilmot Macomber, and John Wicks. Next meeting set for Rochester NS. Treasurer Rugh received a merit jewel after six years in office.
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Atlantic City
N J
Supreme Grand Commandery
the Knights of Malta
John H. Hoffman
Harrisburg
Penn
George S. Jones
Massachusetts
Walter W. Savage
Wilmot Macomber
Scotland
John Wicks
Boston
Rochester
Rugh
Oscar Storer
Swedish Evangelical Mission Conference Opens Thursday
The Swedish Evangelical Mission Church of Cambridge begins its fall mission conference with a sacred concert next Thursday at 7 30 in Hope Congregational Church on Harvard Street led by the Rev J A Hultman of Worcester assisted by Master Hultman and Professor Metzler. The program continues Friday at 7 30 with services at the East End.
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Christian Union Chapel
Burleigh Street
Hope Congregational Church
J. A. Hultman
Worcester
A. J. Johnson
Lynn
C. A. Lundgren
Waltham
Broinbom
Quircy
N. BE. Johnson
Manchester
N. H
Martin Olson
August Erickson
Boston
Swedish Evangelical Mission Church of
Cambridge
Harvard Street
Hultman
Metzler
East End
Veterans in Faneuil Hall Civil War reunion in Boston
The twenty-fifth annual reunion of the Massachusetts Association of Ex-prison ers of the Civil War was held in Faneuil Hall yesterday. A banquet followed at 2 o'clock prepared by the Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps with a head table featuring S. G. McKnight Captain Jack Adams Peter D. Smith and others including Secretary of State William Olin. Olin warned that political parties will differ but the government will stand with 500000 Civil War veterans behind Old Glory.
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Massachusetts Association of Ex
Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts Woman's Reliast Corps
S. G. McKnight
Jack’ Adams
Peter D. Smith
W. Blackmer
Wolffe
William Olin
John E. Gilman
Lizabeth A. Turner
Olin
Brennan Loses Shirt Stolen From Home in New York
Mr Henry Brennan reports a theft at 27 Sliver street where his shirt was taken from a top bureau drawer along with four others. A cache of seven yards black dress goods and six bed sheets owned by Mrs Brennan vanished. police seek a newly manned man who recently started housekeeping after a Tuesday break in.
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Henry Brennan
Brennan
Sliver Street
Will of Catherine McCarthy Bequeaths Funds to Homeless Homes
The Suffolk probate office filed Catherine McCarthy’s will yesterday detailing a $300 bequest to the Working boys' Home on Bennett street a $200 bequest to the Working Boys' Home of New York and a $100 bequest to the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. Charles E. Colbert is named executor with the will dated June 21 1898.
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Catherine McCarthy
Suffolk
Working Boys’ Home
Bennett Street
New York
Charles E. Colbert
Hayes and Doran Tie Knot at Mission Church
Yesterday morning at the Mission Church, Rev. Dennis C. Ryan joined in marriage James I. Hayes and Katherine M. Doran. Hayes, a travelling agent for Missouri Pacific, has fifteen years in the railroad world. Private ceremony with friends planning a reception at Fenelon Street, Dorchester, on their return.
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Mission Church
Dennis C. Ryan
Keene, N. H
James I. Hayes
Katherine M. Doran
Hayes
Missouri Pacific Railway System
Fenelon Street
Dorchester
Herald Chapel Mailers Union Condolence Resolutions
The Herald Chapel Mailers Union No 1 adopted resolutions at a special meeting praising John P Kane foreman and member. They expressed deep regret at his death and sent sympathy to his family and friends and requested publication in Boston papers.
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Herald Chapel
Mailers’ Union No. 1
John P. Kane
Mr. Kane
Boston
M. J. Kiley
Hi ES. Kiley
B. F. Sweeney
Cadet Entrance Exams Set for Friday on Enterprize
Admission tests for cadet entrants will be held Friday November 9 at 10 a.m. aboard the United States steamship Enterprize, providing a formal start to the selection process.
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United States
Enterprize
Jones says valet promised to divide in Rice case
The preliminary hearing of Albert T. Patrick and Charles E. Jones resumes before Magistrate Brann. Wetherbee recalls a January meeting where Jones proposed taking Rice's property and money, claiming to know the will's contents while discussing the alleged forged Rice signature on a 25900 check.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Charles E. Jones
William M. Rice
Brann
Walter O. Wetherbee
Swenson & Sons
Osborne
Wetherbee
Jones
Rice
Witness
Brooklyn
Litice
Boston Post Photo Contest Opens Weekly Cash Prizes
The Boston Post continues a weekly cash prize contest for amateur and professional photographers. Submissions should have clear light and shade, news value, and human interest. Include title and contestant details on back, keep copies, and send to Editor Photograph Contest, The Post, Boston.
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Boston Post
Sunday Post
the Post
Boston
Will draft plan to alter Rice estate described by Jones
Jones claimed a witness who is a trustee could be placed in a new will that would swap executors and replace Judge Bartine. He alleged an $80,000 bequest to Fred A. Rice and his Texas wife with residue to William M. Rice Jr. and promised a share to the witness for complying. The hearing paused with Mr. Wetherbee testifying as Magistrate Brann adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow.
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Jones
Wetherbee
Brann
Postum as coffee substitute praised by a minister's wife
Edith Smith Davis of Appleton Wisconsin describes how she swapped coffee for Postum food coffee after a rough trial. She notes improved health and brain work, recounting friends including a college professor's wife who saw notable health gains after stopping coffee.
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Fostuin
Edith Smith Davis
Appleton, Wis
Mrs Gould seeks female referees in gowns case
Mrs Howard Gould, sued in City Court by Mary F Smith and Margaretta Dillon for 1175 worth gowns and wearing apparel made for her, asks Judge Hascall to appoint a referee rather than a twelve man jury, as she doubts male jurors can assess feminine fashion knowledge. She would accept a twelve woman jury if permitted.
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New York
Howard Gould
Mary IF. Smith
Margaretta Dillon
A. H. Hummel
Hascall
Harvard Bryan Meeting Draws Democrats at Harvard
The Democratic Club announces a mass meeting in Massachusetts Hall on Friday October 19 to oppose McKinleyism and imperialist policy. Democrats and Republicans at Harvard urge attendance to discuss continuing opposition to the administration.
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McKinley
Harvard
Abraham Lincoln
Massachusetts Hall
Democratic Club
Gold Imports Rise as Banks Expand South Africa India Gold
New York October 17 announcement shows Goldman Sachs & Co increasing foreign gold engagements by 2.9 million to total 32.9 million. Warder Ereress claims adding 0.6 million to prior 2 million. National City Bank reports about 3.2 million in gold imports from South Africa India and others, with city total exceeding 9 million.
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New York
Goldman, Sachs & Co
Wazard Ereress
South Africa
India
National City Bank
Plunger Arrested Over Alimony Payment in New York
John Monahan turf commissioner and noted plunger is jailed for failing to pay $3800 alimony to his wife. Report says he gambled $3000 on a so called sure thing yesterday. the horse did not win and he was arrested. The note adds Botha’s brother surrendered at Volkrust on Oct 16.
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New York
John Monahan
Monahan
Old Fashioned Ed Mead Declines Congressional Nomination
Edwin D. Mead of the New England Magazine declines the eighth district Democratic nomination. He argues against radical platitudes in the Kansas City platform, defends Lincoln Jefferson principles, condemns imperialism and modern politics as corrupt, and urges a return to plain democracy to avert the republic's decline.
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Edwin D. Mead
New England Magazine
Congress
Kansas City
Bryan
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Dred Scott
Douglas
England
Abraham Lincoln
Henry L. Pierce
Boston
Jefferson
American Republic
Local Crime Report Lorings and Errands on Allen and Dorchester
A bicycle was stolen from in front of a store on Allen street reported by John Daninico of 541 Dorchester street. Alexander T. Brown’s gold watch and ring disappeared from the steamship Arara at the American Sugar Refinery wharf in South Boston. Mrs. Doherty was injured when her carriage collided with a trolley on the new Charles Town bridge and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. A man named Thomas J. O Rourke of Boston was arrested for stealing carpeting from Mrs. Mary Ann Gould at 38 Northern place. A Warwick bicycle owned by Charles E. Smith of 57A Dorchester avenue was stolen near Washington street and Massachusetts avenue. Clark & Maloney drug store at 75 Prescott street was entered and a valuable pipe stolen. Neil McDonald’s apartments at 90 Berkeley street were entered from an elevator door with small cash and naturalization papers stolen.
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John Daninico
Dorchester Street
Allen Street
Alexander T. Brown
aArara
American
South Biiston
John Doherty
Stoneham
New Charlestown Bridge
Clark & Maloney
Prescott Street
Neil McDonald
Berkeley Street
Shot by an actress in Chicago amid quarrel over theater engagement
Joe Pazen owner of the Pazen Theatrical Exchange was shot in the abdomen by actress Zarah Card. Pazen was taken to County Hospital in critical condition. Card says she acted in self defense after a dispute over a theatrical engagement.
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Chicago
Joe Pazen
Pazen Theatrical Exchange
Zarah Card
Pazen
Miss Card
Sherman in ill health at Washington home
Ex Secretary of State John Sherman was reported quite ill in Washington on the night of October 17. Inquiries at his residence indicated he was slightly better the next day as health remained fragile.
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Washington
John Sherman
Dean's Ointment Promised Cure for Itching Piles
An old advertising snippet touts Dean's Ointment as a universal cure for itching piles. It claims the remedy works day or night and can be purchased at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Dean
Peaslee’s Pitiful Plight at Long Island Hospital
Flint Peaslee, 67, released from Long Island Hospital after a month long confinement beginning November 27, 1898, alleges harsh treatment and theft by attendants. He cites prior institutional care and seeks investigation by Boston Mayor Hart, aided by connections of his family.
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Flint Peasleea
Long Island Hospital
Peaslee
Atkinson
N. H
Henry A. Kent
Kent Manufacturing Company
Exeter
Harry A. Shute
Flint
Tewksbury
Charlestown Almshouse
Long Island
Howepital
Shute
Boston
Hart
Youtsey Defense in Goebel Murder Trial Moves On
The Henry Youtsey murder case in Georgetown Kentucky proceeds with witnesses testing bullet characteristics and alibi claims. A gunsmith linked the fatal bullet to weapons bought by Youtsey in Cincinnati while Mrs Nason placed him near the Capitol soon after the shot. The defense closed its case with one more witness possible tomorrow as the Commonwealth starts rebuttal.
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Georgetown
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Youtsey
Cincinnati
Nason
Capitol
Torpedo boats collide off Newport
A telegram to the Navy Department reports torpedo boats Dahlgren and Graven collided outside Newport last night and were compelled to return. They reached Newport safely.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dahlgren
Graven
Newport
Safly
Miss Ritchie At The Fair Autographs At Mechanites Booth
Miss Adele Ritchie star of The Cadet Girl at the Columbia Theatre appears at Elmer Chickering booth Mechanites building Friday Oct 19 from 2 to 5 pm. Chickering provides photographs free with all proceeds benefiting the Press Club.
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Adele Ritchie
Columbia Theatre
Elmer Chickering
Mechanites
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A Justice OF the Peace
E. A. W. Johnson
Chicago, Il
State Federation
Amherst Club
Charitable Mechanic Association
Knights OF Malta
New England Mutual
Post Office Square
Boston, Mass
Milk Street
Ben J. F. Stevens
Alfred PD. Foster
F. Trull
WM. Lt. Turner
Sec
Herrick’s Mercantile Collection Agency
Moss
Nopary
DORAN
Herald Mailers
Nautical Training School
C. K. Horne
Salem Street
Malden
Miss Giffton
Valet Jones
Plunger
Botha
Pretoria
Theunts Botha
Volkrust
Ls. Roberts
Mead
Sherman
Hohenlohe
Berlin
Siehenlohe
Seward W. Hopkins
Adil
Reviet
Paris
Miss Ritchie
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