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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1906

Page

2

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Boston Daily Post

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites personal testimonials and claims hospital use and offers free sample bottles and a book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.

A. L. Walker East Lindlanta Bright Kilmer & CO Binghamton, N. J Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Swamp-Root Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Boston Daily Post

Dowie Fired Out of Zion in Chicago Powers Shift

A Chicago cablegram announces John Alexander Dowie has been suspended from the church over polygamy charges and mismanagement. Voliva transfers Zion properties to Alexander Granger and bounds Dowie’s control, with legal actions and warnings of further exposure.

Chicago John Alexander Dowie Mexico Dowie Scotland Jalisco Cincinnati Voliva Speicher Granger Zion Church of Zion Alexander Granger Lake County Waukegan Ill W. G. Voliva Zion City

Weeks Bill Cuts Naval Academy Board To Twelve Members

Representative Weeks of Massachusetts introduced a bill to reduce the Annapolis Naval Academy board of visitors from 13 to 12 members. The new structure would have one third rotated each year with six appointments by the President, three by the Senate, and three by the House.

Washington Weeks Massachusetts Annapolis Naval Academy Senate House

Ex-Representative Amedee L. Cloutier Dies in Lawrence

Lawrence obituary reports the death of former representative Amedee L. Cloutier a prominent merchant and longtime leader of the French community in the city this morning. He was widely respected in local politics and business circles.

Lawrence Amedee L. Cloutier

Doctor Sabine Narrow Escape In Brookline Incident

Dr Benjamin W Sabine Brookline physician had a miraculous escape after his buggy collided with a ladder truck of the Brookline fire department on Walnut street as it responded to a small town fire. He and coachman Joseph Strannahan were thrown onto the sidewalk, suffering only slight injuries.

Benjamin WW. Sabine Brookline Ladder 1

Plot to Kill King Alphonso Reported in Seville Visit

Madrid April 2 Spanish secret police uncover a Black Hand plot to kill King Alphonso and Dowager Queen Christina during the royal family's Seville visit in Holy Week. The plan originated in Lebrija near Seville with anarchists arrested in the home of the Black Hand.

Madrid Alphonso Christina Infanta Marie Theresa Seville Lebrija

Measles Surge Triggers Waltham Health Reporting

In Waltham on April 2 the Board of Health declares that doctors and households must report dangerous contagious diseases within 24 hours or face a 100 dollar fine. Over 300 cases have been reported, with many more likely unreported.

Waltham Board of Health

Grape-Nuts Helped NYC Woman Regain Health

A New York City woman reports eight months of almost no appetite and poor health before Grape-Nuts renewed her vigor. She says four years of relief continued, except when she stopped eating Grape-Nuts, then health returned with renewed strength. The endorsement cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville in packages.

New York City Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Premium Box Sales Set Record at Boston Horse Show

Premiums on seven stage boxes reached 875 dollars each at Boston's horse show auction, with buyers including Francis Peabody Jr and Colonel John E Thayer. Thomas W. Lawson secured box 34 again, after paying a higher premium this year. Auctions at Leonard & Co. drew strong interest from brokers and a lone woman spectator observed the brisk sale.

Francis Peabody, Jr John Ei. Thayer Reginald Vanderbilt S. Avery Avoey Cei Cceas D. Jordan S—E Boston Old Country Club Thomas W. Lawson Lawson John E. Thayer Reginald Vanderbilt E. S. Avery Eben D. Jordan Cogswell F. M. Dyar Quincy A. Shaw, Jr Albert Mechanics’ Building

Dedham Town Budget Passed After Town Meeting Debate

Dedham held its annual town meeting in Memorial Hall with debate over a fixed salary for Hose Company 38 firefighters. Appropriations include water 3500 fire dept 1720 streets 8250 memorial hall 50 collector of taxes 800 bonds 50 miscellaneous 2080 poor 6500 soldiers relief 1600 printing 1500 park commissioner 1600 tree warden 1000 bath houses 635 salary selectmen 500 assessors 1500 town treasurer 860 abatement of taxes 500 snow overlay 3500 and other items with notes on town notes and sewer bonds. Meeting adjourned to tomorrow evening.

Dedham Memorial Hall Committee of 21 Fire Department Memorial Hail Creminn

Railway Men Prepare Scale At State Convention

A street railway workers convention met at 724 Washington street with 18 cities represented. A unified wage and hour scale was adopted, to take effect about May 1, setting 28 cents per hour for a nine hour day. Delegates from Brockton Far River Taunton Quincy Hyde Park Lowell Lynn Lawrence Chelsea Salem Wakefield Gloucester and Nashua N H attended. International officers W B Fitzgerald and D S Fitzgerald were present. A committee from each city will present the agreement to the two railway companies and negotiate with officials.

Washington Street Brockton Far River Taunton Quincy Hyde Park Old Colony Lowell Lynn Lawrence Chelsea Salem Wakefield Gloucester Nashua N. H Boston & Northern System Messrs. W. B. Fitzgerald Troy N. Y D. S. Fitzgerald New Haven Conn

Curb a Cold in One Day With Bromose Tablets

Ad promotes laxative bromine quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. Claims Druggist refund if it fails. Emanuel W. Groves signature appears on each box. Price 26 cents.

Draggiers E. W. Grovf

Daughters Attend Swift Pondering Pledge to Swiftmore

E C Swift, Beverly millionaire packer, held his own in hospital as daughter Mrs Mabelle Moore stayed by his bedside at the Quincy House. Dr Frank M Johnson expressed cautious optimism while Mrs Swift tours the Old World and cables reach Boston.

E. C. Swift Packer l Quincy House Mabelle Moore Clarence Moore Frank M. Johnson Swift Mr. Swift

Miss Lillian Kemble Fends Off Sneak Thief

Star of the Castle Square Theatre, Miss Lillian Kemble, faces two weeks of theft by a sneak thief. A handbag valued at 200 dollars containing rings worth 1000 dollars was taken, along with a diamond locket earlier and 25 dollars from a gown. Boston Police Chief William B. Watts drives the investigation as Kemble awaits recovery of her belongings from Newcastle Court.

Lillian Kemble Castle Square Theatre Company William B. Watts Boston Police Post Newcastle Court

Cox and Mettrick back child labor night work amendment

Massachusetts legislators debate amending the McEttrick child labor bill to bar night work for children in textile mills. Senator Cox of Lawrence offers the amendment in the Senate, with strong support from Representative Michael J. McEttrick and labor leaders who back expanding overtime provisions to children.

Cox Lawrence Senate Guild House Michael J. McEttrick Louis 8S. Cox Massachusetts Senate Committee On Labor Beacon Hill Ward 17 Massachusetts Mr. McEttrick Friends of Overtime

Plague Spreads North After Riots in Siestan Persia

Riots in Siestan Persia lead to lax quarantine enforcement and the plague spreading toward the north. Local authorities report growing concern as disease moves beyond initial outbreak areas.

Siestan Persia

Swift trial opens over contracts tied to Bourne Hadley firm

The government accuses Timothy J. Swift of taking money related to securing contracts for Bourne Hadley & Co of Templeton. The case will start tomorrow in the United States Circuit Court before Judge A. L. Brown.

Timothy J. Swift Bourne, Hadley & Co Templeton United States A. L. Brown

Epworth League Anniversary at Malden This Evening

Malden April 2 Epworth League anniversary precedes the New England Methodist conference opening tomorrow at Centre Methodist Church. Speakers include Rev Vincent Ravi Winchesters Rev W H Powell Dorchester William B Oliver field secretary, Rev Daniel G Downey, organist Miss Blanche E Webb. David H Moore D D arrives with wife in Boston.

Malden Epworth League New England Methodist Conference Centre Methodist Church Vincent Ravi Winchester W. H. Powell Dorchester William B. Oliver First General Conference Daniel G. Downey D. D St. John’s

Carpenters Strike in Vermont Towns Over Wages

Carpenters in Marlboro Taunton and Rutland Vermont walked out yesterday after master builders failed to meet a $3 per day demand. Taunton 150 quit, Marlboro 80, Rutland 76 affected. Marlboro offered 2.80 but was rejected.

Marlboro Taunton Rutland

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer $0 Month Cure Plan

An ad proclaims a $0 month treatment offer for all who begin or renew by April 14 1906, with standard $10 monthly care maintained. It promises diverse cures for asthma bronchitis kidney liver nerve and skin diseases plus women’s ailments, claiming patients pay $5 monthly only if starting by April 4.

Nature

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free X Ray Urine Analysis

A public notice invites readers to begin treatment with Osmo-Chemic Physicians at Room 10 No 18 Boylston St before April 14. Patients receive free consultation and urine analysis with perfected X Ray. Treatment costs five dollars per month until cured, half price for early starters.

Boylston St

Street Lamps Puzzle Mayor Visits For Lighting Study

Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston and Street Lamps Superintendent Horn examine the lighting system during a visit here. They have studied Washington and Baltimore, noting street lighting is a major issue. Four firms seek the Boston job, with the present contractor claiming a better gas burner.

New York Fitzgerald Boston Horn Washington Baltimore

Two Sisters Die From Auto Injuries in New Rochelle

New York April 2 Mrs George J Kuchler one of two women run down by a car at New Rochelle yesterday died today of injuries. Her sister Mrs Alvina Stein of St Louis Mo died yesterday from injuries in the same accident.

New York George J. Kuchler New Rochelle Alvina Stein St. Louis

Miracle Cure for Child Eczema Promises Global Reach

A parent recounts severe infant eczema limited to the face and body and describes dramatic recovery after using Cutiura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. The account credits quick improvement within ten days to two weeks and full recovery in ten weeks, attributed to the product line by F Hohrath President of C L Hohrath Co with distribution worldwide.

Europe Cuthura Bole Propas Mgr

Book Offer On Chronic Disease By Boston Office

An advertisement from Permanent Offices at 18 Boylaton Street Boston invites readers to request a book on chronic disease by sending a two cent stamp. Office hours are 1 to 12, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM daily with Sunday closed.

Boylaton St Boston Mass

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Meath Naval Academy Board Cloutier DR. Sabine aSdd Leonard & Co Bromfield Street Mettrick Argyle Cluett, Peabody 4& CO Cluett Ang Monarch D. H. Moore Epworth Carpenters Eczema Little Boy Arfonso Homeara Puritan Medicin Needham D. Needham Sons Lakeside THE White Dental Parlors Washington ST Opp R. H. White F. Hiscox Lafayette Newark Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers Lagrange Street Broadway Bist St Doheny Mary J Alice Doheny D. F. Mahoney Kimba Revere Immaculate Conception Church Mahoney Cambridgeport Catherine (Nee Murphy Daniel Mahoney J, Newman & ‘Sons Corp'n Tremont St
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