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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement touts Munyon's inhaler and remedies for numerous ailments. It claims at home treatment avoids doctor fees, attacks disease directly, and provides free examinations. Remedies cost about 25 cents a vial with full kits at $1, and the office offers open all day and evening.
Brockton Sept 27 The district conference committee announced a general strike of machine lashers across Brockton Rockland Randolph Holbrook Stoughton East Weymouth Whitman Middleboro and New Bedford with unions coordinating relays and hand lashers to oppose the machines with several shops like W L Douglas Shoe Company already removing equipment to prepare.
The battleships Oregon under Captain Barker and Iowa under Captain Silas Terry were ordered to sail tomorrow morning for Manila. The voyage is expected to take sixty days with a fuel stop at Bahia, Brazil to coal.
Dexter V. Blanchard age 67 died at 38 Chester Street West Somerville after a paralytic shock. A veteran Boston and Lowell railroad engineer he served 37 years and leaves a widow and two sons George H. Blanchard Medford and Charles W. Blanchard West Somerville. Funeral at Day Street Congregational Church this afternoon at 2 o clock.
Last evening at City Hall the Cambridge City Council approved appointing Edward F. Conry to Ladder 1 James Casey to Ladder 2 and Cutler L. Vose to Ladder 3. City Solicitor Pevey delivered a legal opinion declaring the abatement of betterment assessment near Rindgefield would be illegal.
The Democratic State committee endorsed Hon. Samuel Roads Jr of Marblehead for governor at Worcester on October 5. Roads, a longtime legislator and newspaper man, has strong party backing and Bryan ties. Senators Doherty and Walsh and other leaders supported his nomination amid plans for a Western lieutenant governor candidate and reaffirmation of the Chicago platform with free coinage.
Marblehead Massachusetts September 21 The Hon Samuel Roads Jr said by wire he will not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor The decision ends speculation about his candidacy and informs the state committee executive panel of his withdrawal.
Mayor Ramsdell says he has 60 delegates including about 22 of Lynn ward 56 and others from Chelsea Charlestown Everett Malden Stoneham Wakefield. He seeks a recount and may prosecute caucus officials while Doherty supporters claim victory on the first ballot.
Freeman O Emerson a Boston businessman and Republican seeks a second term in the House after 1897. He served on the street railways committee and pushed the Post free transfer bill the vestibu le car bill and good roads. He supports public institutions division and party principles. He is a senior Emerson Bros partner and active in Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and other groups.
Somerville voters convene tonight as four of five State House incumbents seek renomination in unprecedented multi term bids. Ward 3 Chandler faces possible third term. Ward 1 White expected back amid Wildes challenge. Ward 4 Huntress leads with Stevens and Berry hoping. Ward 2 Jones faces six rivals for two seats with Luce and Fitts favored. The caucus is expected to attract record crowds and an uncertain outcome.
A Dorchester meeting of the Clinton Street Associates Improvement Association endorsed Frank A. Foster for the Legislature from Ward 20. Foster spoke on Republican state issues and next year's expected legislative questions affecting Boston. The group pledged to support his candidacy for the district’s best interests.
Lexington town Republican caucus discussed expanding the town committee from five to nine. Meade favored the increase and won the question, while Sherman led the delegation supports. Senatorial delegates named were Erving T. Fox Roger I. Sherman Frank W. Herrick and Henry W. Lewis backing Williams of Wayland.
Mrs. Margaret Kearns of 12 Pleasant Street remains critically burned at Emergency Hospital after a kerosene lamp exploded at her home around 10 30 last night. Doctors report extensive burns over her head and body and fear she will not recover.
The lower circle of electric lamps on the State House dome was lit last night for the first time. Miss Alice S Clement of Newton Centre pressed the button at 7 oclock to complete the circuit and the lower edge glowed brilliantly. The new lamps enhance the effect of the top lights, and the full dome is expected to be a brilliant “dome of light.”
A columnist recalls a racist remark about a "coal black colored mammy" brought home as a souvenir from a Florida camp. The quip highlights derogatory stereotypes tied to a Black nurse. The joke reflects midcentury racial attitudes in American media.
A warning against using soda to treat heartburn citing risks of irritation and buildup in the intestines. Promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets from Stuart Co. of Marshall Michigan as a safe cure, with claims of improved digestion and appetite and a free booklet by mail.
Paris dispatch reports the American and Spanish peace commissions seeking larger allocation of space at the 1900 Paris Exposition. Americans led by Commissioner General Peck press for room to display wares as Chicago and New York push harder. French officials resist, citing limited acreage, while British and German interests also crave exhibition space.
Delegates at the Republican state convention crowded the hall as Theodore Roosevelt won the nomination for Governor after a roll call vote. The platform praised McKinley’s war leadership, called for Hawaii annexation, and pledged honest canal administration.
Sept 27 report from New York states John Connor, Private, Company A Massachusetts Volunteers, died of malaria at St Peter's Hospital Brooklyn. He was evacuated from Camp Wikoff on Sept 3 after falling ill.
During the fire at the American Wring er Company building 77 and 79 Franklin street goods damaged by water are sold at low prices. Wringers clocks lamps carpet sweepers and mackintoshes in sizes 48 50 and 52 are offered. buyers are urged to call and inspect.
The Tammany Hall delegation led by Richard Croker arrived in Syracuse and met with Senator Murphy Mayor Malloy and other leaders but left without selecting a gubernatorial candidate. In Chicago 38000 Democrats gathered at the Alhambra endorsing the platform and urging nominees who supported Bryan and Sewall.
Colonel William J. Bryan lies in bed at the Washington home of C. T. Bride with a light fever. His physician says the illness is not serious and expects a full recovery with rest in a few days.
General J P Gobin, grand chief for the Knights Templars parade in Pittsburg on Oct 11, has nearly completed his staff. The lineup includes Brigadier General Henry C Corbin adjutant general US Army Brigadier General Carl A Woodruff Fort Warren Boston General Samuel C Laurence Medford Mass General Robert H Chamberlain Worcester Mass General William R Walker Pawtucket R I Surgeon General George H Kenyon Boston Mass Thomas M Chapman Middlebury Vt General John B Clapp Hartford Conn.
In Harlem new resident laments luck and falls for a Brooklyn girl. He recalls writing three letters daily before marriage, now asked to provide a check with a bite of humor. The exchange reflects lighthearted urban dating culture.
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