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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1898

Page

6

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Aimed at Rebuilding Female Health

A Victorian touching appeal describes women as captives to disease in the “dungeon of death” and urges prior health restoration before motherhood. The ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as strengthening female organs, aiding regularity, reducing irritation, and soothing nerves, with testimonials from Mrs. Alex. Lockie praising its effects and two bottles of the product and its Pleasant Pellets recommended for the household.

Mich Dr. Pierce

Fire Commissioner's false alarm tests steamer reach times

Fire Commissioner Russell pulled Box 9 at Boylston and Clarendon to test which steamer would reach Box 89 first. Steamer 22 arrived in three minutes, Steamer 23 followed half a minute later. He also wrote to Museum of Fine Arts trustees about relocating Engine 22 from Dartmouth Street to Yarmouth Street, arguing it would improve overall protection with minimal extra running time if standpipes were added.

Russell Boylston Clarendon Dartmouth Street Copley Square Yarmouth Street General Loring Trustees of the Museum of Fine Arts Box 89

France Signals Evacuation at Fashoda Crisis

Paris reports show France leaning toward conceding to England over Fashoda. Cabinet resignation sparks debate and public bitterness while Major Marchand likely recalled from the Nile and troops withdraw. General Chanoine cites policy rifts with Premier Brisson over the Picquart affair.

Paris France Fashoda England M. de Pressense Paris Temps London Chronicle Marchand Nile Petit Journal Today General Chanoine M. Brisson Picquart

Baron Baratier Receives Ovation In Paris And Marseille

General Lord Kitchener and Captain Baratier arrived in Paris and Marseille from Alexandria. Baratier received a civic ovation from the Patriotic League and a gold medal from Deputy Habert. Kitchener praised Marchand’s expedition and thanked for Baratier’s escort.

Paris Lord Herbert Kitchener Soudan Baratier Marchand Fashoda Kitchener The Patriotic League M. Marcel Habert Chamber of Deputies Captain Baratier Marseilles Lord Kitchener Alexandria Egypt Legion of Honor Geographical Society of Major Marchand

France likely to yield over Fashoda dispute

Paris dispatches report friction over the Fashoda crisis as France contemplates evacuation with compensation to be arranged later. Lord Salisbury advances a new argument that Britain can contest Major Marchand’s right due to the Marchand mission not being notified, placing Quai dOrsay in a difficult position and pressuring Del Casse to acknowledge Britain’s objection.

Paris The Soir France Fashoda Lotr Lord Salisbury Marchand Great Britain Quai d’Orsay M. Hanotaux M. del Casse

British cruisers sail to Caribbean outpost

Acting under Admiral Fisher orders, the British cruiser Pallas set to sea for a winter station in the West Indies. At six this afternoon the cruiser Talbot follows, with both ships bound for the Barbades to be within easy striking distance of Guadeloupe Martinique and Dominica if France England tensions rise.

Halifax Admiral Fisher Pallas West Indies Talbot Barbadoes Guadeloupe Martinique Dominca France England

Lawson charges on Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston

Thomas W. Lawson publishes replies from Dillaway & Starr and E. Rollins Morse plus the Boston & Montana directors defending stock value. He asserts Montana is worth more than its price and warns creditors and small investors against fear and attacks while noting past corporate statements and legal risks.

Dillaway & Starr Boston & Montana People EE. Rollins Morse Butte & Boston

Fairly Strong Market News and Montana Stock Drama

Wednesday’s market closed firm as shorts led buying amid easing France Britain war fears and brighter New York politics. Montana stock surged briefly to 2 in early hopes, then settled near 22 1 2 as insiders shifted 2,000,000 in pledged shares. Central Massachusetts and New England Telephone reports noted dividends and finances, with banks and funds signaling liquidity and cautious investment. PINKHAM.

France Great Britain New York Boston & Montana Dillaway Montana E. Rollins Morse Butte & Boston Reorganization Committee Butte & Boston Bigelow Central Massachusetts Railroad Company Roberts. Bradley John C. Holman Massachusetts New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Charles D. Hanchett Dunstan Michigan New Adventure Company Pinkham

Harcourt Speech Warns of Empire Crisis in Fashoda Row

In Aberystwyth Wales Sir William Vernon Harcourt urged unity across parties to support the government in defending imperial rights during a dangerous Fashoda crisis, noting the unprecedented French situation and calling for action despite political differences.

London House of Commons William Vernon Harcourt Aberystwith Wales France

LU Road Wins Its Petition for Rail Track Location

Railroad commissioners approve the location of a two track street railway on Walnut avenue from Warren street to Humboldt avenue and on Humboldt avenue to Seaver street and Beaver street to Blue Hill avenue. A separate order revokes the Walnut avenue location between Humboldt and Seaver.

Walnut and Humboldt Avenues Walnut Avenue Warren Street Humboldt Avenue Seaver Street Beaver Street Blue Hill Avenue

Pavonia Sails East Boston Bound For Queenstown And Liverpool

At 7 this morning the Cunard steamer Pavonia under Captain John J. Atkin will depart East Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool carrying fourteen saloon, twenty five second cabin and seventy five steerage passengers. Saloon passengers listed include Miss A L K Eckford Miss J Eckford Mr and Mrs Clifford F Hall Dr W Booth Pearsall and Mrs Pearsall Mr G K Rule Mr Clarence Smith.

Cunard Pavonia John J. Atkin East Boston Queenstown Liverpool A. L. K. Eckford J. Eckford Clifford F. Hall W. Booth Pearsall

Boston Gas Light Co. and related court actions list

A dense docket from the Boston court calendar itemizes cases and parties. It names firms and individuals such as Kaufman, Hale, Proctor, Elder, Wait, Walkup, Sampson, Allin, and others, noting contracts, debts, and torts. Final entries include verdicts and ongoing suits like action for services, damages, and unpaid bills, with multiple railroad and municipal actions listed.

H. Hi. Pratt W. P. Hale Prin Pn Bt Kaufman Boston Gas Light Co McAskill Broderick Bernard Wright Lilley Maria Sturdee Edith Stone T. W. Proctor E. C. Howard S. J. Elder W. C C. S. Walkup HW. C Walsh Boston Maine R. R Cole Pub. Pk B. S. Co McDowell Same Compton Revere Fogg Flynn Ve West End Richardson G. H. Robinson H. C. Weeden Harriman Aggett J. J. Feely G. N. Harlow Vs West Railroad S. I. Whipple A. Spring Amer Bank Perking Hodges Fibre Carpet Co Stanchfield Daggett Atlas Accident Insurance CO Stewart Cronin Fidison Elec Ill. Co. of Mullin Leonard Clark Marley Wise Chamberlaine Sheldon T. J. Morgan Mary O'Leary Hayes & Burr G. G C. D. Keyes W. H. Glynn M. Moran Et Als G. W. Anderson Morse & Friedmann Ihxelieher Ve. Prescott Fpvans Saine Shady Hill Nursery Co Washington Parry Mulcahey Hadley Cold Fe Ben. Ass

High School Sales Reflect Strong Community Support

Local high school fundraiser shows robust turnout with 14,200 in revenue and a 3 percent growth indicator. Organizers credit community participation and steady donations, highlighting sustained support for school programs and activities.

Boston and Montana Copper Mining Company stockholders notice

Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company announces that the 1898 operations will show over 3 million dollars earned after expenses, with 2.4 million dollars in dividends and surplus near 4 million. Directors say no valid grounds exist for a damages suit from Butte & Boston, and dividends scheduled for November 21, 1898, will not be enjoined. They will not engage in a newspaper controversy.

Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Dillaway Dillaway & Starr Montana E. Rollins Morse Butte & Boston Reorganization Committee Great Falls Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Co Butte & Boston Co Boston & Montana Co A. S&s Bigelow Boston Mass Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Company Butte & Boston Company

Civil Court Dockets Include City of Woburn Injury Suit

In Middlesex County Superior Court Cambridge, Caroline Pierce sues the city of Woburn for damages from a Bow street fall due to an alleged highway defect. verdict favors plaintiff for 1400. Other cases listed include O Day v North Woburn St Ry Co and multiple actions against Boston area rail and street rail companies with various defendants and pending proceedings.

Caroline Pierce City of Woburn Bow Street Laintiff G. L. Mayberry J. G. Inquire G. Curran J. Malloney Burns Hayward Knight Barrett Phipps Wyman Cain Newton Boston St. Ry Willis Marsh Pro Ami Connolly Albourn West End Street Ry. Co Hartwell Remick Barker Admx Boston & Maine Sawyer City of Cambridge Booth Carter Same Sate

Dorchester Gas Light Co. Injury Suit and Multiple Docket Actions

A Dorchester personal injury suit cites a 1386 date with plaintiff alleging gas delivered to his Bloomfield Street dwelling caused severe burns and throat muscle issues after lighting a burner. Defense denies. Case lists include numerous entries and verdicts across related actions, with trials and accountants noted by judges.

Hook Dorchester Gas Light Co Pleintim Alntiff Bloomfield Street Dorchester H. E. Bolies W. J. Badger

Weavers to Strike Over Overtime at Hargraves Mill

Fall River textile workers vote to strike Hargraves Mill in protest of overtime work nights. The special general meeting of the Weavers Union agreed unanimously to refuse overtime, escalating labor actions in the mill city.

Fall River Weavers’ Union Hargraves Mill

Officers Discharged From Service in Washington

The following officers have been honorably discharged their services being no longer required Lieutenant-Colonel John Jacob Astor inspector general appointed from New York Captain Frederick M Alger assistant adjutant general appointed from Michigan Captain James H McMillan assistant quartermaster appointed from Michigan Captain Alger is a son of Secretary Alger and Captain McMillan is a son of Senator McMillan of Michigan

Washington John Jacob Astor New York Frederick M. Alger Michigan James H. McMillan Alger McMillan

Wetherbee Returns From Dawson City for Winter Stay

Mr J A Wetherbee, who left Boston last August for Dawson City, arrived back in the city yesterday and will stay through the winter. He reports grazing there is good but overstocked, with low prices and plenty of food. He plans to return next May and holds several mining claims though cautions few good chances remain.

J. A. Wetherbee Boston Dawson City Mr. Wetherbee

Sir William White Plans Nile Visit and Gunboat Fleet

Sir William White, chief constructor of the British navy, will visit Egypt with a likely extension over Christmas. Following Khartoum's fall and the Nile now navigable, there is a practical need to keep a substantial gunboat fleet on the river to uphold the Khedive's authority.

William White Egypt Khartoum Nile

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