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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
9
See how much better you will feel after one day with the celebrated nerve vitalizer and tonic touted by thousands. The ad appeals to readers seeking bracing health and quick energy through a popular tonic.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a nerve vitalizer and blood tonic. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Nellie R. Baker praising improved digestion sleep and energy after use. The ad claims widespread fame through patient recommendations and argues true cures come from addressing the inner nerves.
In East Boston a revolver shot by Patrolman Patrick J. ONeil sparked a chase for an alleged thief, joined by three other officers. Mary Hubbard said she was robbed of 16 dollars near Webster and Orleans streets by Philip McCormick of Saratoga Street. McCormick, roused from bed at 4, denied the theft as searches of Bremen Chelsea and surrounding alleys drew a large crowd.
Somerville police recovered a Cambridge bank book showing $900 credited to Mrs. Lydia Parker, the Elm Street resident found dead yesterday by landlord Peter B. Shire. Eleven dollars in bills were also found. Parker, believed very poor, had been dead about a week when officers forced entry. Her wealthy son William H. Parker in New York was notified.
Berlin April 6 an automobile in which Prince Frederick Leopold of Prussia was riding collided with a drag near Berlin today injuring the prince's foot severely the accident occurred as the vehicle struck a drag and the royal passenger sustained a serious injury to a foot.
Inter scholastic oarsmen enjoyed ideal conditions for practice spins yesterday afternoon. Noble and Greenough first crew led by Captain Ball at stroke. Brown and Nichols, Waltham High, Cambridge Latin, and Mechanic Arts High boats also filled with changes and substitutions as preparations continued. Volkmann School cadets were excused until Monday due to illness.
Harvard varsity eight opened the season with a victory in a rough basin race. Three crews competed, starting even in a lively mile downriver, with Brownell, Duffy, Sanger, Flint, Shoebruck, Gill, Pleasanton, and Judd delivering a one length win.
In Lowell on April 6 about 380 spinners struck over wage scales at the Bay State mills, leading American Woolen Co to close the plant. The firm will not hire substitutes as 700 workers face indefinite idleness, while promising to transfer orders to other mills and fight the dispute.
The United Fruit steamer Admiral Dewey, Captain F. S. Israel, arrived at Long Wharf with the season’s largest West Indies passenger list. Most aboard were tourists returning from Jamaica, including Benjamin W. Crowninshield, Benjamin H. Dorr, Joseph Dorr, Francis Gray, Harold Blanchard, and Louis Bacon among many others.
Miss Alice SBertinn Phillips of Cambridge married Gardiner Connnett a Providence cotton broker at her home 12 Inman Street Cambridge last evening. The ceremony was conducted by Dr G W Bicknell of the Second Universalist Church Cambridge with Miss Dorothy Pell of New York as bridesmaid and Walter Phillips among the mourners.
An 19th century health advert touts a solvent for uric acid and claims Smiths Buchu Lithia Pills dissolve uric acid in kidneys joints and blood. It asserts reduced daily uric acid production heals kidneys and prevents heart damage while dissolving bladder and gall stones.
Ninety year old William Clements of 114 Spencer Ave Chelsea Mass suffers kidney and bladder distress and rheumatism. After months of illness he begins Smiths Buchu Lithia Pills and rapidly improves walking, urination and eye brightness. He returns to work by July 3 proclaiming the remedy effective for similar cures. Pills sold 25 cents with no opiates or alcohol. Signed notice from the physician.
The bride and groom exchanged vows with a best man and ushers including Harris Bucklin of Providence Robert Spear of Boston Irving Hunt of Providence Fred Arnold of Providence and Dr Edward Gushee of New York. The bride wore white satin with duchesse lace and carried sweet peas. They plan a Europe trip on April 9 and will reside in Providence after returning.
Citizens of University City plan a testimonial and banquet for Chief Thomas Casey of the Cambridge fire department. A life size oil portrait will be given to the city in honor of his 50 years as a member and 25 years as chief. The committee invites subscriptions to George M. Close, 243 Broadway.
The 25th annual session of the United Order of Pilgrim Fathers ended with a heated vote approving a new one assessment per member each month. Supreme Secretary Crary reported 22,108 members and a strong financial position. Officers elected include Edward P. Lincoln as supreme governor and Nathan Crary as supreme secretary, with Albert V. Bugbee as supreme treasurer. Appointed officers listed.
Rumors of thrilling escapes by Brookline motorists reach town fathers. At their last meeting officials discussed forming an automobile catching brigade to address alleged flights over Brookline’s well laid thoroughfares.
Promoter Dr C S Verris claims a miraculous Vital Life Fluid can heal nearly every ailment and restore health, promising free doses by mail after readers send name and address. He asserts thousands cured and urges immediate writing to Cleveland address for proof and treatment.
Brookline police, alerted to a speeding problem, will not yet enforce speed checks strictly. For now drivers may receive warnings, but continued violations will derail diplomatic ties and trigger penalties.
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