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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1898
Page
2
In Philadelphia a man recalls inherited gout worsened by grippe and finds relief with Warner's Safe Cure after kidney strength returns. The ad explains urate crystals form in diseased kidneys and cause severe pain, asserting the remedy cleanses the blood.
A Boston day of accidents leaves two dead and many injured. Timothy Lane, 12, at 17 Lamartine street, died after being struck near the Lamartine street crossing by an outward bound Providence division train. His body was thrown fifty feet. skull fracture and brain hemorrhage proved fatal. Sarah Cohen, 2, of 18 Clifton park Roxbury, asphyxiated by gas from a burner while playing indoors with her sister. James H. Piper, 59, Somerville, lost a foot after being knocked from an electric car at Sullivan square. Patrolman John W. McGlinn sustained a broken arm during a scuffle with a drunken suspect at Bunker Hill and Sackville streets.
The Camp Wikoff general hospital reports 432 patients mostly with typhoid and several pneumonia cases. Dr. Brown predicts as many as 100 deaths, sparking unease. Dr Helen I Doherty confirms care quality, urges no removal of Massachusetts patients yet, and says sensational reports are untrue.
Buffalo Bill Colonel William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill lies critically ill in Kansas City Missouri on September 23 with doctors fighting to stabilize his condition and determine the cause of his alarming decline.
John B. Moran, a lawyer, contemplates an independent bid for Suffolk county district attorney if he fails to win nomination from either party. He refuses to declare a preferred party while noting opposition to incumbent Stevens and stating he seeks only a one year term. Moran stresses he cannot be bound by party caucuses and hints at possible acceptance of a nomination but remains noncommittal. Stevens, aged about 70, rarely appears in court as aides Sughrue and McLaughlin handle the day to day work.
J S Coombs writes to Ward 18 voters urging support for his nomination for Representative to the Legislature. He contrasts his stance with Gaddis and Conroy who he says were absent on a key bill to reduce telephone rates, which would benefit Ward 18 residents.
A rally for Lawyer John J. Douglass of East Boston, candidate for Legislature from Ward 2%, drew an enthusiastic crowd at Lyceum Hall. Thomas J. Doyle presided with speakers including John H. Hickey and Philip McArdle. Douglass spoke on Ward 2 needs and was greeted with loud applause.
London reports say the Chinese Emperor will retire to the dowager Empress amid fears of assassination by reformists. Shanghai offers a reward for Kung Yi Jei, leader of the reform party, amid reports of a city gate lockdown and a rumored emperor’s death.
In Brockton on September 23 manufacturers express confidence in defeating a statewide strike. Unions meet with talks by John F. Tobin and Hoace M. Eaton as field crews stay active though pickets rise amid rain. No settlements yet. Churchill & Alden meeting ends without an accord.
At a Lasters Union meeting in Brockton on September 23 Secretary Michael Cunningham was temporarily suspended amid labor troubles. The board’s action was ratified, a five member investigating committee appointed, and Cunningham’s successors named as William T. Smith and Roderick D. McNeff.
War Department reports Lieutenant Colonel Rush H Huidekoper has forwarded his resignation and received an honorable discharge. He was appointed from Pennsylvania and served as chief surgeon at Camp Thomas.
Rain halted yesterday’s light harness horse events at Readville. Today’s program will run in place of yesterday’s card as scheduled.
During a blaze at the American Wringer Company building numbers 77 and 79 Franklin Street the water damaged stock is offered at low prices. Wringers clocks lamps carpet sweepers and mackintosh garments in sizes 48 60 and 62 may be examined before sale.
In Brighton Carmile Gokey was shot in the right hip by Adolph Stockenberg after an alleged love triangle dispute. Stockenberg fled toward Cambridge but was captured. Gokey, treated at City Hospital, is expected to recover. In the North End, Alesio Minichiello shot Alesandrina Cecera in the right arm near Thatcher Street, then fled but was arrested soon after. Cecera treated at Massachusetts General Hospital and Minichiello faces assault with intent to kill charges.
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