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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1902

Page

2

Governor Crane Hosts Annual Levee for Legislature

Governor Winthrop M Crane hosted an annual reception at the Hotel Somerset for nearly 500 legislators and their spouses. Officers including Lieutenant-Governor Bates Senate President Soule and House Speaker Myers greeted guests as staff, military aides, and a long line of lawmakers, many in gowns and suits, passed before the governor. The event featured a formal receiving line, a substantial lunch, and a notable moment with Representative H Huestis Newton and his family, alongside a parade of attendees from Ipswich to Fall River and beyond.

Winthrop Murray Crane John L. Bates Rufus A. Soule Senate James J. Myers House Hotel Somerset Somerset Captain Remington John Kinnear Thomas Pedrick James Beatty Governor Crane Major Davis George T. Plunkett Hinsdale Miss Crane Myers Rtn Dalton Blood Brigham Dewey White Capelle Gihon Benyon Wellington Colt Proctor H. Huestis Newton Everett Harlan Alhonso Davis Gloucester Charles Underhill Somerville John B. Smith Boston William T. A. Fitzgerald David_ Manning Worcester Robert Luce W. F. Hayward Charles H. Mann Malden A. M. Bridgman Stoughton Buswell Methuen Rossiter Claremont N. H Charlies H. Adams Melrose Frye Marlboro Entwistle South Framingham H. Wi. Newton

Death of John H. Crotty in steamship hatch accident

John H. Crotty, foreman to a crew cleaning ship boilers at Simp son’s dry dock, fell into the hatchway of the steamship Wilster and fractured his skull. He died at Haymarket station at 3:15 yesterday morning. Crotty was known locally for varied trades and had earlier worked in the bath department.

John H. Crotty Wilster Simpson's Dry Dock Haymarket Square Crotty Bath Department

Palmo Tablets Marketed To Alleviate Eye Nerve Worries

Old newspaper ad promotes Palmo Tablets claiming to remove the cause of eye strain and worry, claiming eyes brighten, nerves calm, and a youthful feel. Priced 50 cents per box with guarantee, offering multiple sellers including Mold B. I. Bradbury and A. Eaton, among others.

B. I. Bradbury Washington I. Hatnam School Washington, Sti A. Eaton Friend St Klein's Boylston

State Street Associates acquire control of key downtown parcels

The State Street Associates led by Richard M. Bradley and others have gained control of the south side of State street from Wiske to May properties and corner Broad-Doane lots, totaling about 5000 feet, with 161 to 108 State street and adjacent parcels including the Western Union building formerly tied to Leverett Saltonstall heirs. Tax values cited include 8600 and 365,900 for land and buildings, with long leases for improvements and multiple tracts through Doane street.

State Street Associates Richard M. Bradley George EB. Cabot Henry B. Cabot Arthur Lyman Trivetees State Street Merchants Row Farlow and Richards State Streets Wiske May Corner Road Staite Street Broad and Doane Streets Silas Pierce John Ritchie Doane Street Pierce Corner Western Union Leverett Saltonstall

Wesley Evangelist Church Dedication at Lynn

In Lynn on April 2 the new Wesley Evangelist Church on Summer street was dedicated in a ceremony led by Rev. I Gill presiding elder of the district, with a dedicatory sermon delivering the event’s formal opening.

Lynn New Wesley Evangelist Church Summer Street I Gill

Thirteen Site Bids for Franklin School Location

Bids were opened for sites for a Franklin trade school. Proposals include John J. Cadigan offering 40,000 sq ft on Huntington Ave near Symphony Hall with building plans and a 6 percent lease option. Other bids come from McLaughlin, Norton, Fitch, Brennan, Clark, Frost, Daly, Scott, Libby, Townsend, and two Jamaica Plain parcels, outlining square-foot prices and lot sizes across Roxbury, Dorchester, Back Bay, and Jamaica Plain.

Franklin Fund Franklin Trade School John J. Cadigan Huntington Avenue Massachusetts Avenue Symphony Hall Children's Hospital Francis J. McLaughlin J. Rogers and R. Tower Eliot Street Roxbury M H. Norton Bowdoin Norton and Olney R. S. Fitch Washington Cliff and Dana Streets Roxpury James H. Brennan Fisher Avenue Hayden Street Parker Hill W. R. Clark, Jr Hamilton Coleman Streets Dorchester F. M. Frost Nawn Washington Street Carrison Avenue Hillside Street John C. Daly Otis Townsend Street Joseph KR. Scott Jamaica Plain Glen Road Mary Acott RR. Clark, Jr Pond and Prince Streets E. G. Libby Gryant Street Back Bay R. B. Townsend Townsendee

Malden Minstrel Show Dazzles 100 in Lodge Benefit

Malden Auditorium overflowed for Malden Lodge 201 I.O.O.F. minstrel show. The first part spoofed a golf club dinner with John Barnes as toast master. a 100 plus company from Malden and nearby towns performed routines led by Lyle Hersey and Sophie Mitchell. A De Koven quartet and soloists entertained, while the second part titled An Informal Reception on the Lawn featured Solos and dance numbers by Hawkes Blanchard and Pauline Atten.

Malden Malden Lodge John ‘A. Barnes Enda Alfred Bickford Pauline Hatch H. N. Peake Sadie Mawkes B. B. Seward Lyle Hersey Louise Mitchell J. Osgood I. Tarr Fr. H. Dearington Charles Hill de Koven Georgia Bell Merrill W. Loringbeck Edna Fisher Nickerson J. Kilby Sadie Hawkes Kilby Ifred Bickford Helena G. Parris W. Loring Weck O. F. Tarr Sun George Lowell Tracy Ed. Howlett Goighton Fred M. Foye Ise Ude Hawkes George MacDonald

Hood's Sarsaparilla Achievement Beyond Advertising

Hood's Sarsaparilla has won notable success beyond advertising, its popularity explained by unapproachable merit. Based on a prescription that cured people once deemed incurable, it claims lasting health benefits.

Unites the Best Known Vegetable Remedy Claim

A historical advertisement touts a vegetable remedy with unique curative power addressing scrofula eczema psoriasis and various humors plus catarrh and rheumatism claiming broad healing efficacy. The copy emphasizes universal cures and village or regional trust in the product.

The Best Blood Purifier Ever Produced

A bold claim touts a blood purifier as the greatest stomach tonic and strength rest the world has known. It promises curing dyspepsia loss of appetite and a tired feeling and urges readers to begin taking it today.

Dere Matches Wit With Bailey

Washington April 2 Discussion of the oleomargarine bill in the Senate featured bright exchanges between Bailey of Texas and Depew of New York. Bailey spoke at length against the bill while Depew defended it, their witty remarks drawing laughter amid remarks on the American girl and a recent marriage. The Senate adjourned after an executive session, and the House passed the sundry civil appropriation bill with limited amendments.

Washington Senate Bailey Texas Depew New York United States Mr. Bailey Mr. Depew Iermuty Pennsylvania Avenue House

Lynching of George Franklin Near Homer Louisiana

George Franklin, a Black man who shot John Heard, kin of Louisiana Governor Heard, was lynched near Homer in Claiborne Parish Sunday afternoon. He surrendered to a mob before sheriff’s posse arrived and was found dead. He had hidden in a cabin before the crowd surrounded it.

New Orlmans George Franklin John Heard W. W. Heard Louisiana Homer Claiborne

Walden Pond dam contract awarded to Frederick K. Shaw

The Lynn Public Water Board awarded the Walden Pond dam core well and embankment contract to Frederick KH Shaw of Providence RI. The balance of the work will be done by the board. Total expense will be about $400000.

Walden Pond Lynn Public Water Board Frederick KH. Shaw Providence R. I

Musicale and Tea for Benefit of the Floating Hospital

A successful charity musicale and tea yesterday at Whitney Hall Brooklyn raised funds for the Floating Hospital. Social leaders attended, with elaborate gowns, flowers, and a large program of music by Mrs. Patrigheslo and others. Tickets totaled about 500, supporting hospital needs.

Whitney Hall Brooklne Nathaniel W. Emerson Benjamin F. Pitman Willard A. Vose Emerson John Curtin Harry Bubier Thomas F. Galvin Huyler & Page and Shaw Hendrie Jennie Patrigheslo Jeannette Edith Kelley Amy Mayo William B. Merrill George H. Dill William Thayer Joaquin J. Souther William Canterbury Sherburn H. Gay George D. Andrew Phinehas W. Sprague Fitzroy Kelly Richard Hamlen Jones George A. Doane George P. Bingham Albert A. Pope Saltonstall Harrington Corlew Lamkin H. Whitney Sargent

Doctor’s Coffee Admits Heart Disease Link in Testimony

A Des Moines physician says heavy coffee use caused his heart disease over years. After switching to Postum Foods Coffee, he notes rapid improvement within a week and near full restoration in three months, claiming many friends witnessed the recovery.

O. W. Mathewson Penn. Ave Des Moines Tam Wighton

Fast Freight Diverted Through Montreal Route Change

Montreal announces that the Eastern Fast Freight line tonnage previously routed over the Niagara frontier by the Lackawanna will now move via Montreal. The Great Eastern Fast Freight line ceases to operate via Lackawanna and will operate only through the Grand Trunk main line the Boston & Maine and the Maine Central railroads to the seaboard.

Montreal John W. Loud Grand Trunk M. I. Donovan Boston & Maine Niagara Frontier Lackawanna Railroad Great Eastern Lackawanna Monteal Grand Trunk Main Line Maine Central Seaboard

Fire Damages Granite Building on Atlantic Avenue

A fire yesterday morning caused $8000 in damage to a six story granite building at 245 and 247 Atlantic Avenue. First floor and basement house Peter C Crowley liquor store. other sections occupied by Walter Baker Chocolate Company. Crowley estimates $2000 loss, company $5000, building $1009. insurance covers loss.

Atlantic Avenue Peter C. Crowley Lquor Walter Baker Chocolate Company Crowley Chocolate Company

Lennox Funeral Notice At Aiken S C March One

John J Lennox son of Patrick Lennos Lynn Maas dies with funeral details not fully clear in the fragment. The notice states a funeral will be announced later.

Lennox Aiken John J. Lennox Patrick Lennos Lynn Maas Parris East Toston Susan Lawrence Ferrin Iiverpool St Fridegril Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Denning Chelsea Edward Mary F Jamey A. Denning Charles Nesbitt Crescent Ave Bt. Rose Church

Police shakeup in New York as Partridge backs reform

Mayor Low asserts continued trust in Colonel Partridge, linking his policy to advancing legal exposure of police blackmail. Partridge says Captain Foody will face trial with the district attorney filing charges, a departure from prior practice. Jerome declines to detail the Foody charges.

New York Low Colonel Partridge Foody Jerome

Quit Tobacco Remedy Promises Clean Home and Odorless Cure

A new odorless tasteless remedy claims to block all tobacco use in any form. It can be mixed with coffee or food and supposedly cures cigarette addiction, described as a Godsend for mothers with smoking sons. Free trial packages available by mail from Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio upon application.

Rogers Drug & Chemilal Ith

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