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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1897

Page

5

Munyon cures catarrh and restores hearing says Boston readers

Miss Clara Winslow of Boston reports relief from chronic catarrh and restored hearing after Munyon specialists treated her at Tremont Temple. Mr George F Slade Jr of Chelsea says four treatments returned his hearing and cured his catarrh after failed remedies. Munyon's remedies are sold nationwide and promoted with free doctor service at Tremont Temple.

Clara Winslow Massachusetts Ave Boston Mass Manyon George F. Slade, Jr Cary Ave Chelsea Tremont Temple Munyon

Weirs Elections Reported For U.S. Regiments

Nominees were elected in a range of New Hampshire and regional units. First Heavy Artillery chose N J Putney as president with W H Sawyer as vice president and D H Rowe as secretary treasurer. Other regiments named presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, surgeons, and executive committees, including the Ninth, Third, Fifteenth, and Fourth Regiments. The Thirteenth Regiment re-elected its president M L Morrison of Peterboro.

Weirs N. H First Heavy Artillery N. J. Putney Franklin W. H. Sawyer Holderness D. H. Rowe Gilford First New Hampshire Cavalry Veterans’ Association D. M. White E. L. Kimball M. Bb. Plummer Charles W. Stevens W. W. Tuttle Lowell J. W. Burleigh Bristol George W. Dow Salisbury Perry Kittredge Concord Veteran Association W. H. Trickey Danvers Mass Fifteenth New Hampshire Regiment Augustine R. Ayer North Boscawen Alvin Burleigh Plymouth E. B. Huse Enfield F. S. George Charles McGregor Nashua Albert A. Pressy Derry M. L. Morrison Peterboro

Campbell's awful injuries after fatal machinery accident

James Campbell a 55 year old fireman from South Boston was injured when his clothing caught in a pulley at 209 Washington street. He was dragged through the shaft hundreds of times and flung to the floor unconscious. He was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors feared death and reported recovery was impossible.

James Campbell Sixth Street Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Campbell Rogers Washington Street

Connell to Build Fine Hospital at East Cambridge

Thomas Connell of Lowell will construct the new hospital at the East Cambridge House of Correction for 24000. Bids opened recently exceeded the 30000 appropriation, with Connell's low bid set at 37940. He offered to proceed if plans were altered. County commissioners approve the idea and allocate 6000 for furnishings.

Thomas Connell Lowell East Cambridge

Belgian police arrest man in plot to kill Emperor William

In Brussels on Sept 2 police arrested Gustave Daubenspect on suspicion of involvement in a plot to assassinate Emperor William of Germany. He was denounced by a friend who learned of Daubenspect's intent to travel to Germany.

Brussels Gustave Daubenspect Emperor William of Germany

North End club backs D. D. Rourke for Senate

The Puritana Club of fifty young men favors Representative D. D. Rourke to succeed Senator Lomasney. A meeting yesterday appointed a fifteen member rallying committee to push his interests.

Puritana Club North End D. D. Rourke Lomasney

FELS NAPTHA Soap Uses for Spot Removal

Instructions note that FELS NAPTHA soap can separate grease from fabric instantly when lathered and applied. It works in cold or lukewarm water and aims to restore fabrics to their original condition after cleaning.

Printhe Plant Report On The Open Cars Debate

The Board of Aldermen resumed meetings after summer vacation and voted to postpone the open cars report. A proposed order would require street railway companies to install side bars or devices to prevent passenger entry on the open side. The vote was split, and the plan was put off to a future meeting.

Board of Aldermen Alderman Presho W. F. Donovan Paige Barry, Berwin Codman W. J. Donovan Lott and Paige Colby, Dyar, Lee Presho South Boston

Fishing for Victims in Boston Circular Scam

New York green goods operatives target Boston as a base to spread circulars advertising forged certificates. Deputy Superintendent Hanscom showed reporters recent examples at police headquarters. Boston police say they will wait for action by New York counterparts, who plan to trap the operators in coming days.

New York Boston Hanscom

Lowell Institute to Offer Free Law and Electricity Courses

The Lowell Institute under Boston Young Men's Christian Association will run two free courses from Oct 19 to March. Law lectures Tue and Sat feature Samuel G Bennett and professors Henry A Wyman and Homer Alliese of Boston University Law School. Electricity course lectures Wed and Fri by Professor Louis Derr of MIT.

Lowell Institute Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Boylston Berkeley Streets Samuel G. Bennett Boston University Law School Henry A. Wyman Homer Alleise Boston Univer Law School Louis Derr Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Labor Day Excursion on New Haven Railroad Special

Join the excursion party of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad from Boston to Newport and return by special train. Round trip tickets cost 1 dollar. Tickets go on sale three days before at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Limited tickets.

New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Boston Newport Old State House Park Square Station

Druggist chooses genuine Pond's Extract over imitation marriage proposal

A druggist refuses to consent to his daughter's engagement, praises his sister-in-law as a comparable match, and scorns the elopement news. He burns his counterfeit Pond's Extract imitations after seeing the daughter's story, takes his son-in-law into partnership, and sells only genuine goods until his death.

Pond

Swell Robber Parker Faces Interrogation By Police

Charles H Parker the Back Bay thief, condemned for recent house thefts, must answer Inspector Cornelius Cleary's questions. He faces $3000 bail and a police plan to search listed addresses including Huntington Avenue and Newbury Street for Parker’s lodging and stolen goods.

Charles H. Parker Back Bay Lecky Charlestown Cornelius Cleary Parker Charles Street Rogues’ Gallery Grand Jury Huntington Avenue Rutland Street Concord Square Yarmouth Street Newbury Street St. Botolph Street Ashburton Place Greenwich Park

Barre Granite Quarries Put Under Unified Management

A Barre syndicate secures control of the granite quarries and will operate them under one management starting Sept 15. The Barre Quarry Company, Maine-incorporated with 150000 capital, lists Mayor Alvin F. Sortwell as president and names E L Smith Clinton N Field A F P Sortwell A D Morse and Albert F Hayward as directors. Output is estimated at 60000 tons annually and the deal consolidates granite shipments via a Barre monopoly.

A. D. Morse Barre Albert F. Hayward Boston Sortwell Montpelier & Wells River Railroad

Show Shoe Strike Settled in Brockton

Brockton shoe factory strike at George G Snow is settled. Snow says the agreement is satisfactory. the union claims gains. Operators on Nigger Good year machines to receive 30 cents an hour while Chase machines kept for now.

Brockton George G. Snow Snow Williams

Boston Men Speak at International Inspectors Meet

Joseph A. Moore of Massachusetts presented a paper on Ventilation of Public Schools before the international factory inspectors convention. Frederick K. Merriam of Boston described a modern school building by means of a chart.

Detroit Mich Joseph A. Moore Massachusetts Frederick K. Merriam Boston

Cod Oil Duty Ruling From Treasury Department

Washington Sept 2 The Treasury Department rules cod oil imported from Newfoundland used for tanning or dressing chamois leather is not exempt from tariff Paragraph 668 but is not charged the eight cent per gallon duty under Paragraph 42.

Washington Treasury Department Newfoundland

Armenian Patriarch Honored By Sultan In Constantinople

The Sultan awarded Mer Makhiki Ormanian the grand cordon of the Order of Osmanieh and elevated Arlin Pasha’s daughter to the grand cordon of the Order of Nichan-I-Chefakat, per the foreign secretary.

Constantinople Osmanieh Mer. Maghaki Ormanian Nichan-I-Chefakat Arlin Pasha

Old Offender Arrest Follows Diamond Ring Robbery

Reserve Officer Jacob Butler of Station 3 arrested Max Friedlander on the Common after he robbed Frank Nickerson of a $7 diamond ring and $19 in cash. Friedlander, recently released from Sing Sing after a two year theft sentence, had prior suspicions here and was held in $2000 for the higher court.

Jacob Butler Station 3 Homer Police Headquarters Max Friedlander Frank Nickerson Friedlander Sing Sing Prison New York

What Will Andrews Say Providence September Question

Providence Sept 2 The great question is what President Andrews will do now Whether he stays or resigns the university has regained public good will His friends tributes and alumni support favor his continuance He says no statement now and no time limit from the corporation for a decision.

Providence Andrews Old Brown

New Stamp Agencies to Open in Boston District Oct 1

Washington approves new stamp agencies for Boston postal district. Agencies include Peterson news stand United States Hotel main office and several apothecaries in South End Cambridge Dorchester and Roxbury. Each agent receives $4 yearly pay and must keep $25 in stamps on hand.

Thomas Boston Washington Co. L. Peterson United States Hotel William A. Browne Tremont Street South End Lyman W. Griffin Warren Avenue Moses D Fisher Apothecary Washington Street O. Thompson Broadway Cambridge IF. X. Masse Walden Street Rose Mallon Concord Avenue Albert J. Coleman Dorchester Frank A. Woodbury Lewis Street East Alfred A. Burnham, Jr Dudley Street Roxbury

Bold scheme to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel

Andrew Ludgate of Alliston writes a North Brighton friend that he will soon attempt Niagara Falls in a barrel. A known contractor has won the contract to supply the cash.

Andrew Ludgate Alliston North Brighton Niagara Falls

Lobster Club Holds Broil and Initiations at Higginss

The Lobster Club enjoyed a broil at Higginss on Court street with special invitations. Four new members were initiated with impressive ceremonies. Afterward the club walked to Bowdoin Square Theatre to see The Cotton King, courtesy of manager Lothrop.

Higginss Court Street Bowdoin Square Theatre

Wrecking Steamer Orion Returns From St Lucia Mission

The Orion arrives at quarantine after a wrecking expedition to St Lucia. Diver Luke Haley died and three others were sick. stowaway John Connolly died later in St Lucia. The voyage saved about 2058 bales of wool from a cargo of 4000. The vessel and cargo valued over half a million dollars with $500,000 insurance. Debated disposition of the wool cargo remains.

Boston Towboat Company Orion Smith St. Lucia B. Ww Luke Haley Minot Carver Haley Gallop’s Island Humphrey Saturn John Connolly Connolly Boston

Senator Davis Comments on Hawaiian Treaty Ratification

In St Paul on September 2 Senator C K Davis chair of the Senate foreign relations panel said Hawaii may at once ratify the treaty and that Congress would not be convened two months early. He affirmed the U S Senate will ratify the treaty when it takes it up.

ST. Paul, Minn C. K. Davis United States Senate Hawaii United States Congress Senate

Ex Mayor Curtis Court Plea Over Check Theft

Ex mayor Curtis testified in Roxbury District Court about a man who robbed him of a $231 check left on his desk. John Milford feigned need for money to bury a dead child and used an undertaker reference. The suspect disappeared with the check, was arrested when presenting it at a bank, and pleaded guilty. Judge Bolster bound the case over to Superior Criminal Court for September 6.

Curtis Roxbury District Court John Milford Bolster Superior Criminal Court

Local Appointments in City Departments

Lucky Ones Cornelius T Lynch appointed engineer in the sewer division at 3 dollars daily. Patrick C Kelly named inspector in paving at 3 dollars daily. Ex Representative Joseph J Nolan of Ward 15 appointed in Deputy Finneran's division replacing the late James McKeever. William McCarthy receives an appointment in Electrical Construction from Ward 15, linked to ex Representatives Creed and ex Councillor Sullivan who defeated the McNary ward ticket.

Cornelius T. Lynch Patrick C. Kelly Joseph J. Nolan Finneran James McKeever William McCarthy M. J. Creed William J. Sullivan McNary Ward Committee

Elevation plans move forward with West End railway lease

The Boston Elevated Railroad directors, in executive session, approved leasing the West End Street Railway to the Boston Elevated and called a stockholders meeting for Sept 9 at 2 PM to approve the deal. President Gaston is away. Bancroft presided. On Sept 9 West End stockholders vote to transfer control.

Boston Elevated Railroad Company West and Street Railway Company Boston Elevated Gaston Bancroft West End Railway Elevated Company

Dolphin Sails to Hampton Roads with Roosevelt aboard

The steamer Dolphin sailed from Portland at dusk for Hampton Roads to embark Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt. She will proceed to the drill grounds east of Cape Charles for training and drills.

Portland Dolphin Hampton Roads Roosevelt Cape Charles

Doomed to Die In New York Death by Own Action Club

A sensational New York report describes a girl Mamie Donahue, about 22, who drank carbolic acid and died, as part of a so called death by own action Club of several young women. another member Jennie Beck vows to die next, while Florence Mission plans no more funerals from their crisis reports to curb the troubling trend.

New York Suicide Club Mamie Donahue Florence Florence Mission Donahue Illinois Jennie Beck Mission Folks Mamie Russell Irene Duff

Americans Read Papers at British Medical Association Meeting

Montreal hosts the British Medical Association delegates with seventy-seven papers read today. American Dr. J. B. Learned described sleep induction methods without drugs in therapeutics. Lord Lister, Aberdeen, Strathcona and the Mayor spoke as crowds filled Windsor Hall and Mt. Royal venues.

Montreal British Medical Association J. B. Learned Northampton Mass Windsor Hall Mitchell Banks Liverpool Mt. Royal Lord Lister Montreal General Hospital Lord Aberdeen Lord Strathcona

Leprosy and Laundries in New York

The Board of Health plans an investigation into Chinese laundries and potential leprosy risk. Non Chinese laundries display pictures of Chinese lepers in their windows, including a set on East Twenty second Street showing the disease in various stages.

New York Board of Health East Twenty-second Street

Leprosy Photo Card Impacts Chinatown Laundry Trade

Photograph display shows fourteen types of leprosy afflicting Chinese laundry workers. Laundry proprietor reports increased trade from the image but patrons are frightened, affecting business at Chinese laundries.

Lost sailor after fog on Maud Miller near Mt. Desert

Captain Turner reports the loss of George Price of Gloucester, Mass, from the schooner Maud Miller off Mt. Desert. While several crew members were in dories, fog rolled in and Price was not seen again. the others reached the schooner. It is believed he perished.

Portland Turner Maud Miller George Price Gloucester Mass Mt. Desert Dories Price

Fire sale bargains at American Wringe Company locations

Bargains at the American Wringe Company fire sale on 80 Arch and 77 79 Franklin streets attract eager buyers. Indications point to a complete sweep by Saturday as supplies in their line are purchased to save dollars.

American Wringe Company Arch Franklin Streets Alaska

Klondike Boundary Question Seen Settled by Survey

General Dufield of the coast and geodetic survey says the Alaska Canada line is effectively fixed. Ogilvie’s route crosses Forty mile Creek and the Yukon with minor errors, Dawson City remains on the Canadian side, and a Senate treaty may appoint a commission to ratify the Ogilvie survey.

Washington Duffield Coast and Geodetic Survey Alaska British Northwest Territory Great Britain Klondike Russia Porcupine River Yukon Ogilvie Forty-mile Creek Dawson City Ogilvia Senate

Change of Mails Between Dyea Alaska and Dawson City

Postmaster General Gary orders monthly mail service between Dyea Alaska and Dawson City Canada. One round trip each month begins with the Seattle to Dyea mail steamer leaving September 11 and arriving September 20. Mails contain only letters and postcards.

Washington Gary Dyea Alaska Dawson City Canada Juneau Seattle Wash

Steinman Held in Bail Hunt Over Embezzlement Case

Otto Steinman former Merrimac Mattress book keeper at 100 Merrimac street was arraigned in Municipal Court. Special Officer Gilmore stated a $3000 shortage led to a $400 embezzlement charge to set bail. Attorney Wolff sought a one week continuance. Judge Brown held Steinman in $3000 bail.

Otto Steinman Merrimac Mattress Company Merrimac Street Brown Gilmore Station 3 Wolff Steinman

OFF FOR THE ANTARCTIC

Dr Frederick a Cook of Arctic fame sails from New York on the Haveline to Rio Janeiro to join the Belgian Antarctic expedition as scientific staff. His knowledge will aid the scientific work and oversee dogs and sledges. Cook began exploring with Perry in 1891-92 and has since visited the North twice.

New York Frederick A’ Cook Arctic Fame Haveline Rio Janeiro Cook Cooks Perry Greenland

Two competent men in engine room for ferry safety

In a letter to the editor Cc. Schwarz argues for two qualified men in the ferry engine room as well as the pilot house to prevent accidents. He cites human attention limits, color blindness risk, and long service by engineers Johnson and King, urging public safety over removing experienced staff.

Wells Street Department McClellan Ferry Department Loring Johnson Harry King King Johnson Cc. Schwaar

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