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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
2
Ex Senator Joseph J. Corbett resigns from the Election Board to join active campaigning for General Collins. Murphy forces brace for battles in Ward 3 and possibly Wards 4 and 5 as Corbett allies target a Charlie town delegation. Donovan to fill vacancy on the election card.
Walter L. Farnsworth a Chicago candy commission man was arrested on bigamy charges and confessed he has forty two wives worldwide. He gave multiple aliases and said he married women across Europe China Peru England and other regions. He claimed to have married them for different reasons and did not stay long with them.
Friends of John R. Wuephs near Murphy in the mayoral race say John H. Lee joining with the Collins faction does not hurt Murphy’s candidacy. They also dismiss Joseph J. Corbett’s resignation from the Board of Election Commissioners as significant. Murphy tells Post reporters he is satisfied with the situation and will not discuss details tonight.
A large rally is planned tonight at Beverett boat house Maverick street East Boston supporting Joseph F. Hickey and James H. Donovan the regular Democratic candidates for the House of Representatives. Speakers include Councilmen Logan Johnson Rice and other local figures.
In Ward 9 the Hebrew Democratic Citizens' Association held a large meeting. President Charles S. Boogusch announced and the group unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing an eight-hour workday for all municipal laborers and pledging to vote for its passage. The group also endorsed Councilman Samuel Kasnof for re election.
The eighth annual Gov ernor Thomas Dudley Family Association reunion was held yesterday afternoon in Putnam Chapel. Attendees came from Florida, Iowa and New York. Rev. J. Henry Wiggin opened the meeting, and Rev. W. S. Key delivered a stereopticon lecture on old Boston, birthplace of the family progenitor. A supper followed and many notable attendees sent letters of regret.
At a Massachusetts Women’s Suffrage Association gathering Rev. Florence K. Crocker urged women to use criticism to advance rights. She called herself anti expansionist and attacked administration policy while stressing civic usefulness. Several speakers followed and a reception capped the event.
General Order No 624 read at police stations last evening removes Sergeant Charles E. Keith of Division 12 from sergeant to patrolman for incompetency in station duty. He transfers to Division 3. Patrolman William J. Hennessy of Division 3 is promoted to sergeant to fill Keith’s vacated position in Division 12. Patrolman George H. Guard of Division 16 is promoted to sergeant in Division 14. Order takes effect Wednesday.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non patent remedy of vegetable essences and pepsin that digests food in the stomach. It includes a bottle test with a boiled egg and claims cures for chronic dyspepsia, listing common symptoms and noting safety for children. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Sarah A. Skees and states price as 50 cents and offers a free stomach disease book by mail.
Bath Maine October 24 the new torpedo boat Dahlgren achieved 31 knots for several hours and 35.68 miles per hour over a mile the fastest time for a vessel of her size. Engines performed well with little vibration as she tested off Southport after speeding along the river run.
Presidents Lucius Tuttle, Bliss, and Codman forcefully deny any truth to reports that Vanderbilt and Rockefeller aim to absorb the five leading New England roads. They call the tale old and, in parts, nonsense, noting Rockefeller’s New York Central role and lack of involvement in Fitchburg or New Haven control.
Advert says Deru viana or Peruviana herbal remedy cures kidney and bladder diseases including Bright's disease and diabetes. Letters from public figures and a clergyman claim relief after taking it, with free trial bottles by mail from the Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co. in Cincinnati.
An old style ad promises rapid grippe cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails and includes B. W. Grove's signature on each box for five cents.
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