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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1894
Page
2
Hundreds report relief or cure from Munyon remedies while only three in ten thousand trial bottles show no benefit. The ad boasts a targeted system with a remedy for each disease, contrasts with old drugs, and invites free examinations at Pelham block corner Tremont and Boylston streets.
The New Hampshire Democratic State convention opened in Concord with 698 delegates. Colonel Henry O. Kent of Lancaster was nominated for governor by acclamation after Hon. Harry Bingham seconded the bid and Kent accepted. The platform praised Cleveland's administration, opposed Republican measures, and endorsed tariff reform and labor protections.
The Weirs New Hampshire reports that today in Weirs Beach the first congressional district Republican convention nominated Hon. Cyrus A. Sulloway of Manchester as their candidate. Breakthrough filing and party unity were noted as pivotal outcomes of the gathering.
Concord New Hampshire September 6 Charles McDannell of Springfield was unanimously nominated by acclamation at the second congressional district Democratic convention this afternoon.
Tokyo dispatch reports 30,000 Japanese regulars in Corea with 10,000 cavalry guarding supply lines and 18,000 at Ping Yang. Chinese 20,000 occupy a facing position. Mortality in scouting is low while spirits among Japanese troops remain high. Corean embassy to Japan planned to seal ties. Chinese inspection and seizure of grain shipments at rivers aim to curb exports.
A World dispatch estimates the next House would seat 182 Democrats, 131 Republicans, 12 Populists with 31 doubtful districts. The present chamber is 218 Democrats, 126 Republicans, 12 Populists. Democrats expect to hold control barring a Republican landslide, while regional shifts and strong candidates shape the looming contest in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Archbishop Williams appoints Rev. T. Y. Flanagan to succeed Rev. D. J. O Farrell at St. Patrick's Church Stoneham. Flanagan, 44, from Boston, leaves St Joseph's after thirteen years. He studied at Holy Cross Worcester and St Joseph's Seminary Troy and was ordained in 1879. He preaches farewell next Sunday and begins Stoneham duties Monday.
Officials of the Brooklyn Gas Company admitted today that Brooklyn gas concerns would consolidate and set a uniform price of $1 per unit. They stated the rate would not return to the former $1.25 level, believing the lower price would attract more customers and increase overall earnings.
A party of about fifty from the Thirty-second Massachusetts Veterans Association leaves Park Square for Gettysburg to dedicate their regiment’s monument. General Luther Stevens on, governor of the Soldiers' Home at Togus Maine, will deliver the address. An original hymn by Dr. Smith will be sung. A campfire is planned Friday evening and the dedication occurs Saturday. Mr I F Hoyt of Boston is association president.
The Plymouth Church in Framingham awarded the carpet contract for repainting and decorating to Standard Furniture Company of 729 Washington Street Boston as the lowest bidder for four hundred fifty yards.
Officers from the inspectors' office took Annie Johnson aged 19 of 65 Eastern avenue Lydia Olsen 20 of the same address and Kate Coubane 38 of 31 North street into custody yesterday on shoplifting charges. All were committed to the House of Detention.
Short notice item notes a price of 50 cents for main springs at Bell's. The fragmentary text also includes stray words cami gies and a reference to 8 Temps Fince, offering little additional context.
In London on September 6 the trades congress debated a resolution to nationalize all lands connected to mines and the entire means of production. James Keir Hardie moved an amendment extending nationalization to output distribution and exchange. The socialist faction prevailed 219 to 61 as delegates urged broader worker unity and eventual federation, with Lloyd of the American Federation of Labor noting Britain’s unions’ progress and predicting English union delegates will attend the Denver labor congress in December. The body approved a bill to guarantee tenure for rural laborers with land allotments, and backed penalties for employers who import surplus labor. It also urged public works promoters to provide adequate housing with sanitary facilities.
Brookline Gas Company cuts ties with several Board of Aldermen after a decision to control street excavations. The firm halted patronage, discharges followed, and tickets for supporters circulated among aldermen. Chairman Sanford and Alderman Bryant cited most workers fired, while Presho remains with the company’s favor.
Frank Nesbitt faced a Municipal Criminal Court hearing before Chief Justice Parmenter on a policy lottery charge tied to a Wheeler Street site rumored as a carpenter shop. Lawyer P J Casey challenged police demands for self incriminating evidence and the seizure of policy materials during the Aug 81 incident. The court postponed ruling until next Saturday as Officers Tewhart Searle and Brazer testified for the government.
Standard Oil Company negotiates to buy the stock of Ontario Natural Gas Company of Windsor. The gas company's asking price is reported at 2,000,000. Two sailors picked up by the steamship Ohio are identified as French fisherman from La Maria. other crew members were saved. Professor Helmholtz of Berlin, recently paralyzed, suffers another attack and remains critical. An eye cataract operation is planned for Italian Premier Crispi.
The friends of May J Lacy at 523 Massachusetts Avenue report she is slowly recovering from injuries suffered in a fall Tuesday evening August 28.
Free examinations and medical attendance offered by Dr Dewey the specialist to all, rich or poor, during hard times. Offices at Hotel Pelham 74 Boylston Street. Hours 9 to 1 m, 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p m. Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday evenings closed.
Suffolk Probate Court receives Hannah Louisa Brown's will allocating 575 to public charities. A portion is directed to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to protect horses used by builders in Boston Back Bay. Other bequests go to Consumptives' Home, Chinese Mission in Bakefield California, Boydton Institute, Massachusetts Indiana Association and Homeopathic Hospital.
In an equity suit, the full bench holds Barnabas Clarke not entitled to the $4000 proceeds from a Massachusetts Benefit Association policy on Moses H Swartzenberg. Clarke was named beneficiary as a creditor, which the court says invalidates designation under state law. The court allows the trust to benefit those entitled at the contract time. The Clarke debt amount remains contested.
Dr Myron E Leclercque offers a constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases. Address at 278 Boylston Street Boston opposite Public Garden Massachusetts.
New York September reports Superintendent Byrnes to Police Board detailing needed reforms to curb corruption and improve crime enforcement. He endorses centralization of authority, merit based promotions, removal of political club ties, inspector accountability for disorderly houses, and reorganizing the Broadway squad.
Charles Scribner and son spotted a man placing stones and coupling pins on the outward bound track near the cemetery bridge about 8 am. The intruder fled as they approached. Scribner removed the obstruction and notified police. Inspector McKenna leads the investigation as officials pursue the shooter of a dastardly act aimed at the 8 o'clock Boston express. no arrest yet.
John Banython lost a new suit of clothes to James Farren on Prince Street. Farren grabbed the bundle, then fled but was tackled, and Banython recovered his pants and vest. In Municipal Court Judge Adams found Farren guilty of larceny and sentenced him to three months in the House of Correction, with an appeal bond of 200 dollars for October term. The garments will serve as evidence in the higher court.
The Point of Pines hosts a fresh lineup with Major Charles E. Colby of the U S Aeronautics Department preparing a 6000 foot ascent in a monster balloon followed by parachute descent. His trapeze feats during ascent gain hero status akin to Niagara. A grand Sunday concert features four bands, the California Quartet and cornetist Miss Larcom.
Former Representative William H. Hart of Lawrence was presented a gold watch chain charm and breastpin by his Union Station colleagues last evening. Hart, recently transferred within the baggage division, was honored by fellow employees with the token of appreciation.
John Holland, a laborer on Harvard College grounds for three years, was found yesterday noon on Harvard street near Elm in Cambridgeport in a dazed condition. He had fallen, cut his nose and forehead, and appeared to have a fractured skull. City Physician Bryant examined him at Station 2 and he was taken to Carney Hospital in Boston.
A robbery occurred early today at the Fitchburg ticket office in Princeton. Tickets and other packages were stolen as authorities vow to press the case to the utmost.
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