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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1894
Page
2
Munyons cure list promises rapid relief for rheumatism stomach complaints nerves kidneys and catarrh with free examination at Hotel Pelham Boston. Advertises many tonics and cures including head ache cough liver blood and vitality remedies priced up to 1 dollar and a guarantee before local payment.
Not a penny to pay. Come if you can or send for the Guide to Health which is mailed free. Open all day and evening. Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. Munyon's Homeopathic Remedy Company at Hotel Pelham corner Tremont and Boylston streets Boston offers the free guide.
A blaze destroyed the Stumph & Bro mattress and bedding factory in Washington today, with walls and roof collapsing within minutes. The fire spread to nearby Hall & Cammack furniture store and other businesses. six workers are missing and four injured, with three bodies recovered in the debris as investigators and searchers continue into the night.
Members of the Royal Order of Scotland supreme council gather in Boston for a routine session and banquet at Young’s. The event features 165 attendees, with a reception beforehand and souvenirs provided to ladies and gentlemen. The lineup includes 48 active members and many honoraries, led by Henry L. Palmer.
A charity concert under the Boston Baptist Hospital auspices is set for Oct 25 evening. Proceeds will go to the children of the poor. A breakfast for Rev fiverett D Burr of Ruggles Street Baptist Church formed the committee: Norman McLeod chairman, Homer A Norris, and Mrs Lincoln.
Doctor Leclergue offers tissue cell building and constitutional treatment for brain and nervous system diseases. Includes larsysis epilepsy loco motor ataxia and long standing functional difficulties. Office at 278 Boylston Street Boston Mass.
Winthrop and Revere residents protest hard water with higher salinity detected in recent state tests. Engineers compare Aug 1894 samples to earlier ones, noting sea water intrusion as the cause, while Cliftondale wells remain satisfactory. Changes raise washing and bathing difficulties for locals as borings nearby show high quality water. Couple from Philadelphia and Bryden family relocate from Winthrop Beach to Chelsea.
Paris report by M. Lockroy details Toulon torpedo fleet inspection. Of fifty one vessels, only five were ready to sail at once. Boiler explosions linked to engineer ignorance and defective Crenszot plates. normal fleet condition described as lack of preparation.
Secretary Carlisle issues a detailed explanation of Treasury policy on silver dollar coinage and note redemption. He cites the 1890 act and notes Treasury silver holdings have declined from about 29.5 million to just over 26 million dollars, with 1.6 million coined since the start of his administration.
Patrick O Leary of 5133 Halstead street died suddenly at 75. He longtime identified with the great Chicago fire and lived at 131 DeKoven street during the night of October 9 1871 when the blaze began in a cow shed after a cow kicked over a lantern.
Benjamin W. Rowell of Lynn described the event as the finest affair ever, with speakers including Hugh McCurdy of Corunna Michigan and George H. Kenyon, Rhode Island, among others. The assembly featured leaders from Knights Templars, Mystic Shrine, and state officials, with many attendees noted.
The passenger steamer Golden Gate plying between Longport and Ocean City New Jersey was destroyed by fire this morning. The boat was on an embankment ready for bottom scraping when she keeled over and toppled a stove in the locker. The engineer narrowly escaped with his life. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars.
The Hall will case moved toward closure with the jury hearing testimonies about disinheritance and family strife. Witnesses described letters showing animosity between Hall and Dewey, while Dr. Fischer testified on insanity as arguments shifted to the legal question of the father's intent and the will's provisions. The court adjourned at 3 20 with plans to present final arguments in the smaller courtroom.
The Rev G N Collins of 19 Leeds street commends American Dental Parlors for painless tooth extraction. He had 22 teeth removed without pain on Sept 15. Offers include full sets at 87.00, solid gold crowns at 7.00, gold fillings from 1.00, silver from 0.50. Open 8 am to 8 pm weekdays, 10 to 2 Sundays.
Cc. K. Laurence was arrested at the Tremont House yesterday by Inspector Joseph Bogan on the charge of being a fugitive from justice. He is wanted at Lockport New York where a sentence of two years and five months in Auburn prison awaits him for grand larceny. Laurence was taken back to Lockport by Under Sheriff Kenny of Niagara County.
A brief item notes a payment of 81.00 for cleaning services attributed to Bell S. at 3 Temple Place, indicating a spring cleaning or similar service. No additional context or entities are provided.
A damaged OCR fragment from a Philadelphia source notes a man smiling and a woman present with unclear details and stray letters. No identifiable names, dates, or events are readable. The legible piece suggests a casual interaction but provides no actionable information.
John Savage was sentenced yesterday in Municipal Court to six months in the House of Correction for rescuing a prisoner from Patrolman Donovan of Station 4. He reportedly knocked the policeman down, permitting the escape, but Savage was arrested and appealed, being bound over to the Superior Court.
The Canada Atlantic and Plant Line ends tri weekly Boston Halifax runs for the season. Fall and winter weekly service starts Saturday. Florida shifts sailing day to Tuesday, departs Sept 22. After PEI return, Florida docks at East Boston for bottom scraping paint and new propeller. Dominion inspectors, including Captain S Rowland Hill, will inspect. Halifax laid up two weeks for boiler alterations. Olivette to go South.
Barnstable Captain Mitchener from Port Antonio Jamaica led the way through dense fog, docking safely Monday after a Sunday afternoon crossing. Pilot Dolliver said weather was exceedingly thick with glassy seas and no wind.
Mail advices from Singapore recount the sinking of the Namyong on a reef near Seureta Island after an Aug 7 distress signal. Ingra Ban crew rescued sixteen. Namyong disappeared after a later sighting, with all aboard presumed lost. The vessel, an iron screw steamer of 1512 tons built in 1875, carried 71,000 dollars in insurance, with a third held by American companies.
Standard Oil interests secure control of Jamaica Plain Gaslight Company after a proxy battle and adjourned annual meeting. Eugene N. Foss and Albert C. Burrage named president and treasurer with majority ownership revealed, while Brookline Gas Company and Bay State Gas moves influence the outcome. The Jamaica Plain plant serves 2000 customers and looms large in Boston gas dispute settlements.
A movable frog crossing model from Ramapo of New Jersey is shown at the Kneeland street station chief engineer’s office. Express business in Boston shoots ahead of last September with grape shipments from Hudson River country arriving by rapid trains, while a Berlin town requires 3500 fine for car interruptions. The Trackman notes the broader transportation boom and a prudent tax approach.
The American Wringer Co located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers and carpet sweepers. Manufacturers supply mangles spring beds and related items. Mail orders are promptly attended to. Tremont 7%.
Boston broker A Abrantes Jr plans to buy a 150 ton schooner for salt trade between West Africa and the Isle of Sal to make annual trips to New Bedford. Captain Henriques Morse of New Bedford will command. The steamer Lillie, once on the Boston Plymouth route, is withdrawn from freight service but can replace the wrecked J Putnam Bradlee for city needs until a new vessel is built or procured. Tenant moves at Commercial wharf buildings prompt a dry goods dealer to vacate if property is leased. Axminster from Progresso reports eight days at sea with fine weather to Nantucket Lightship. The Landsman.
James Godfrey traveling freight agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was struck by a Boston and Maine engine while attempting to catch a train near Parlin street in West Everett yesterday morning. He died at Massachusetts General Hospital at 12 30. He leaves a widow and four children.
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