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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1903

Page

5

Blood Wine testimonials from Essex Junction man and Conn. woman

A Burlington Daily News probe features Gilbert Harris of Essex Junction VT claiming Blood Wine saved his life after a liver congestion illness left him near collapse. He reports weight gain from 154 to 185 pounds and renewed strength. The second testimonial from Mrs Henry Brillon of Grosvenordale Conn describes nine years of debility and 25 pound regain after using Blood Wine. she permits broad use of her statement.

Gilbert Harris Essex Junction Mr. Harris Henry Brillon Grosvenordale Conn

Blood Wine touted as blood purifier and tonic in ads

A historical testimonial page extols Blood Wine as a cure and strengthener. Mrs Fanning of Fall River claims it rebuilt her after childbirth and gave it to her children. E S Lecky of Rochester credits partial bottles with curing rheumatism. Ads claim blood origin of disease and promise permanent relief at 50 cents a bottle.

Hall Street Fall River Mass Sam Fanning Rochester N. Y E. S. Lecky Sanford Street Danderine Knowlton Danderine CO Chicago

Italian Fleeced on Steamer Deutschland Card Shark in Voyage

An Italian first cabin passenger aboard the Hamburg American steamship Deutschland reportedly lost 6000 francs to Doc Owens in a card game. He recovered only 100 when Owens was identified after arrival at Quarantine, while other passengers menaced the dealer who escaped.

New York Earl of Owens

Driscoll Death Ruled Suicide in Brookline

Medical Examiner Swan of Cambridge ruled Joseph Driscoll of 27 School Street Brookline dead from suicide after found with his throat cut on the Charles River banks. Jeremiah Driscoll, the father, said there was no known reason for such an act and urged police investigation while noting his son had recently suffered a grip and acted strangely at times.

Swan Cambridge Joseph Driscoll School Street Brookline Charles Jeremiah Driscoll

Mayor Glines Heads West Somerville Banquet

West Somerville Board of Trade hosts a banquet at Fraternity Hall Davis Square with 150 attendees. Mayor Glines Speaker Jones of the Senate and William Armstrong address the gathering while Rev J Van Garton offers a prayer.

West Somerville Board of Trade Fraternity Hall Davis Square Columbian Hall Glines Jones Senate Z i. Cliff William Armstrong E. Cliff William Couden Mayor Glines Somerville Board of Trade J. van Garton

Death of Miss Alexander Ongoing Inquest Findings

Miss Marion E. Alexander, forewoman at C. W. White & Co.’s factory, died by her own action. Manager Wilbur recalled a talk with her on Saturday and said she appeared not to be thinking clearly. He noted she was sensitive, overworked, and had been advised to rest.

Wilbur C. W. White & Co Marion E. Alexander Miss Alexander Mr. Wilbur Mr. Bean Miss

Boy Killed Stealing Ride Near West First Street

A 12 year old boy, believed to be Daniel O'Connell, was run over and killed by a freight train on the New York New Haven Hartford line in the cut near West First street in South Boston yesterday afternoon. He was attempting to steal a ride.

Daniel O’connell New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad West First Street South Boston

Vanderbilt's Lynx takes second in Prix Letang Saville

Paris April 6 W E Vanderbilt's Lynx with Nash Turner aboard finished second in the Prix Letang Saville at the St. Cloud meeting.

Paris W. E. Vanderbilt Lynx Nash Turner St. Cloud

Embezzlement tale tied to Express Co ends with restitution

Italian depositors and the American Express Company are at the center of a case of alleged embezzlement said to involve a 1000 lire draft and missing funds. A Sicilian relative arrived to probe the matter while clerks reportedly face scrutiny. the firm allegedly made good the loss and covered travel costs for the visitor.

American Express Company Sicily Express Express Company North Square Roberto New York Genoa Italy

Roosevelt's South Dakota Tour Delivers Twelve Speeches

President Roosevelt traversed South Dakota delivering twelve speeches in one day from Sioux Falls to Aberdeen. He emphasized tariff policy and national prosperity while noting broad audience support and visits from Senators Kittredge and Gamble and Representatives Martin and Burke. He called for tariff schedule updates and better labor understanding, praising the anthracite commission and urging model federal labor laws.

President Addresses Wage-Earners in Sioux Falls

The President arrives in Sioux Falls to a large reception and discusses labor and capital. He notes that self supporting farmers persist amid changing conditions for wage workers and capitalists in cities. He argues for organization and state action while warning on regulatory overreach.

Sioux Falls

President Roosevelt Visits Mitchell in South Dakota

President Roosevelt made a flying visit to Mitchell South Dakota delivering a short address to a large crowd at the train. He spoke of general prosperity and his remarks drew hearty applause. En route he paused at Scotland Trip and Parkston where crowds gathered and school children waved flags at Scotland. The next stop was Aberdeen.

Aberdeern S. D Roosevelt South Dakota Sioux Falls Aberdeen Kittredge and Gamble Martin and Burke Congress Tulare Yankton Mitchell Woonsocket Scotland Tripp Parkston Alpena Redfield Deadwood Seth Bullock Billings Mont Yellowstone Park Bullock Fargo N. C North Dakota Trip Parkstown Ss. D

President Roosevelt Visits Yankton and Mitchell

President Roosevelt arrived in Yankton around noon and departed for Mitchell after a brief stay. He traveled with Senators Kittredge and Gamble from Sioux Falls and gave a short speech focused on local Western issues, avoiding broader topics.

Yankton S. D Roosevelt Mitchell Sioux Falls Kittredge and Gamble

The Great Triscuit Biscuit Promoted by Grocers

An early 20th century advertisement touts Triscuit as a vitality boosting baked biscuit. Claims include lowering fatigue and aiding natural conditions with a sensational health pitch, urging grocers to stock the product.

Ask Grocers

Smoke Blankets Boston in Dense Downtown Cloud

A persistent smoke nuisance enveloped Boston with a black pall over Washington Street and other business districts. A high wind drove the smoke downward while the Common near Park Street remained heavily shrouded, the downtown air unusually hazy throughout the day.

Boston Washington Street Park Street

Forger Robinson Gone Brockton

Charles W. Robinson once linked to $200000 in forged notes was seen in Brockton after two weeks in New Bedford. He later claimed to teach at a Norwood Rhode Island school but did not appear at opening. Once a brokerage clerk and police court clerk, he used aliases, with partners exposing irregularities in 1890 and a Plymouth county indictment on file. He reportedly has parents in Sandwich and a wife in Minneapolis.

Brockton Charles W. Robinson New Bedford Robinson Norwood Emerson Goldthwaite Sewall P. Howard Plymouth County C. R. Wilson Sandwich Minneapolis

Cambridge Veteran Firemen Elect Officers

S. M. Parsons was elected president of the Cambridge Veteran Firemen at the association meeting. Chief Thomas Casey of the Cambridge fire department was elected vice president. Guest Speaker Myers attended as an honorary member.

S. M. Parsons Cambridge Veteran Firemen Thomas Casey Cambridge Fire Department Myers

Promotion and Appointment in Company B Fifth Infantry

Captain Facey announces Owen E. Tirrel as junior sergeant after promotions left a vacancy. Tirrel had been appointed corporal in February 1902.

Facey Company B Fifth Infantry Owen E. Tirrel Mr. Tirrel

Hogan Wins Rolloff At Sudbury Alleys Event

Hogan captured first prize with 280 pins at the weekly Sudbury alleys rolloff. Chase took second with 267, Boutin third with 265, and Burdett finished fourth with 262.

Sudbury Alleys Hogan Chase Boutin Burdett

Harvard Opens Season Today Hosts Trinity On Soldiers Field

Harvard begins its baseball campaign with a 4 pm game against Trinity at Soldiers Field. The infield features Matthews at short for Coolidge and Captain Clark in the box. Outfielders Ker nan Stillman and Daly fill left center and right. A postponed Maine game is set for Thursday in Cambridge with Colby to follow on Saturday.

Harvard Trinity Soldiers Field Clarkson Matthews Coolidge Hugh Kernan Wendell Stillman Leo Daly

Kinaly to Compete Abroad in European Games

Frank M. Kinaly the country’s five mile champion will race in the international games to be held in Edinburgh Scotland late next month. He has been training lightly since April for the European event and travels with Jack McGarrity who also predicts victory for the Cambridge lad.

Frank M. Kinaly Edinburgh Scot Kinaly Jack McGarrity Cambridge

Gardner Defeats Maher in East Boston Bout

George Gardner of Lowell overwhelmed Peter Maher of Ireland in under one round at a Maverick A. C. event in East Boston. A towel was tossed to stop the fight, Gardner earning the victory as Maher failed to land a punch. Preliminaries featured Phillips defeating Devine and Mealy beating Ryan.

George Gardner Lowell Peter Maher Ireland Maverick A. Co Boston Maher Gardner Peter Young Phillips Kid Devine Ed Mealy Ed Ryan Young Lynch Young Donovan Donovan

Local Ring Fights End In Draws And Short Wins

Last night at the Sarsfield A. C. two boxers Kid Goodman and Billy Ryan of this city boxed eight fast rounds to a draw. Brooks defeated Kid Hart in six rounds while Jim McManus drew with Young Murray in six. Healy knocked out Kelliher in under three rounds.

Sarsfield A. C Kid Goodman Billy Ryan Young Brooks Kid Hart Jim McManus Young Murray Young Healy Patsey Kelliher

Navy Athletics Order Provides Gear for All Warships

Charlestown Navy Yard reports an order issuing athletic outfits to every warship. Small vessels with crews of 99 or fewer receive baseballs bats mitts masks protectors and gear for boxing and football while larger ships get football suits and broadswords. Officers may obtain fencing outfits if desired. A board of officers will oversee the athletics rules.

Charlestown Navy Yard Board of Officers

Mystery Death of American Woman in London

Mrs Mabel Townsend a wealthy American woman dies by shooting herself on the doorstep of her sister’s London home. She left a suicide note and expressed sorrow for the trouble her death would cause. Townsend, a noted dramatic teacher, formerly with the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco. She resided on Fitzroy Street with her sister on nearby Litchfield Street.

London Mabel Townsend San Francisco

Marathon Runner Begins 225 Mile Walk to Boston

Eugene Estoppey Jr of the Shamrock Harriers starts from New York aiming for Boston a 225 mile trek. He plans to reach the Hub in four days with a stop at New Haven tonight and hopes better conditioning for the April 20 B A A Marathon in which he seeks victory.

New York Eugene Estoppey, Jr Shamrock Harriers of Boston New Haven Estoppey

Aged Roxbury Woman In Critical Condition After Assault

Mrs Emeline Harrison, an elderly resident of 33 Taber Street Roxbury, was attacked and robbed Saturday afternoon. She remained in critical condition today under Dr William Shay care. Two men were arraigned before Judge Bolster and held for the grand jury in 3000 bond.

Emeline Harrison Taber Street William Shay Bolster Roxbury

Harvard Class Lacrosse Upset Seals Junior Victory

The juniors defeated the seniors 5 to 1 in the first interclass lacrosse game at Harvard. The juniors advance to face the winner of the freshman sophomore match for the class championship.

Harvard

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America MR. Gilbert Harris Houchton & Dutton Driscoll West Somerville Vanderbilt Savor Food & Coffee Co Weeker Company Anthracite Strike Commission District of Columbia Secretary of the Navy Navy of Coal Commission St.Vitus M. A. Palmer Bethlehe Ala J. C. Coin Union S.C Tim Tall Sim Small Sim Forger Robinson Rhode Island Tirrel Kinaly Will Bank Clerks’ League Redemption Federal Shawmut Puritan Trust Purita Ne Rooney Peters Py Hills King Sees Yp Perkins Coffin Seeee Fuller Stevens Dorchester Dresser Farrell Lincoln Minton Commercial League Federal Tremont Cursia Safe Emerson Pleasant Alleys Federat Tso McDonald Plympton Glynn Ener Leacheen Eee Waller Arthur Hall Beatty Brady See Sues Asee Curtis Jerson Gumbright Wilkins Danhauser Arnot Eae Pranklin Youn Thomas Harrington Beaneee Melrose A. C Melrose M. A. C. Alleys Flynn DeLee Melrose Cyurias Gibbons Sherman Casey Joslin Marsh Kennard Crosby Pierce Blake Goodman Ryan Cluett Cluett, Peabody & Co
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