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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1905
Page
2
Helen Shaw, a 23 year old Cambridgeport employee, disappeared after being accused of theft. Neighbors friends and family defend her character while police search surrounding waters and pits for her body.
C H Struble, nearing his 81st birthday, credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey with restoring strength and vitality. He reports improved health after trying the remedy and says he will continue using it as his sole medicine. The note extols aging well through claimed health benefits of the product.
The advertisement claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is an absolutely pure distillation of malt recognized by the government as a medicine and tonic. It is said to arrest decay, strengthen the heart, improve digestion, and treat coughs, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, and stomach troubles, with doctors and hospitals endorsing its use. Bottled only for $1.00 with the “Old Chemist” label and free medical booklet offered.
Blood hounds traced a slaying on Vallejo street where a dismembered man was left. Detectives followed the trail to Mason street before findings stopped. Police theory ties the victim to witnesses in the Giuseppe Brogardo case, with Rosario Dominia and J Cordella missing after warnings.
In Lowell and surrounding towns the Cattle Bureau of the State Board of Agriculture issued a notice detailing treatment for suspected rabid dogs and precautions to prevent spread. It requires licensed dogs and calls for shooting of ownerless dogs. local police have killed nearly 200 unlicensed or homeless canines to curb the outbreak.
St Louis brewers urged that the U S cruiser St Louis be christened with beer rather than champagne, saying beer embodies the city’s brewing industry. Mayor Wells had named Miss Gladys Bryant Smith to christen the ship, which is to be launched in Philadelphia on May 6.
Stockholm April 6 The Crown Prince Regent Gustave told a 19 member Norwegian and Swedish parliamentary committee that Sweden and Norway should start amicable talks toward a new union arrangement based on equality. He proposed a shared foreign minister and separate consular service under the foreign minister with potential alternate forms to be considered.
An advertisement pitches Dr Shoop's Restorative as a nerve based stomach remedy, claiming stomach trouble is due to impaired automatic nerves. It offers a free full dollar bottle to new customers and describes how to obtain it by writing to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin, with optional free books on various health topics.
Announcement touts free demonstrations of X Zalia a healing liquid by nurses at Boston area drug stores for a week starting Monday April 16 with hours across multiple locations. Claims include soothing healing and cures for sores throat eczema burns and other ailments. Readers urged to request a free 36 page booklet by mail from X Zalia Corporation.
Berlin reports an epidemic of spotted fever spreading from Silesia to other parts of the country. In Oppeln district about 1200 cases with 59 percent fatalities. Breslau district reports sixty cases and nine deaths. Schools closed and disinfection measures deployed as officials seek control.
Boston Mayor Collins and Fire Commissioner Wells awarded Chief William T. Cheswell a certificate granting immunity from jury duty in recognition of 42 years in the Boston fire department. The badge recalls an 1732 custom when engines and their men sought exemption from town offices, a practice long valued by recipients.
In New York on April 6 Misses Madeline and Catherine Hoefer residents of 1988 Arthur Avenue in the Bronx refused to leave their second floor apartment as fire spread. Police carried them to the street after doors were forced open. The sisters protested their treatment claiming they were undressed and threatened to resist.
Bingville staged Ye Deestrick Skule for the Christian Endeavor Society and Boys' Club in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple. Horace Yardley and Howard E Smith led strong turns with Luther Brown and Stephen Tucker drawing applause. One of the winter's best amateur performances.
Arrangements are complete for Greece’s independence anniversary observance at Steinert Hall on Sunday night April 9 at 8 o clock. A merit filled program includes a doxology sung by a Greek priest heroic songs brief addresses by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe Rev Charles F Dole Mr Frank B Sanborn and Mr N C Adas and an Greek language oration by Mr M Anagnos. The event is under the Hellenic Society National Union.
Jersey City April 6. Mayor Mark Fagan jokes that after a dinner cooked by teaching staff at a Board of Education event, costing 20 cents a plate, he would marry a schoolteacher if he ever wed. He praised the chefs and confessed his changed view on marriage.
In Lexington April 6 authorities report five arson attempts at Rucker Hall dormitory at Georgetown College. Guards placed on all floors, every student questioned after the incident during a church service. One girl is under suspicion as the fire rekindled when the building was empty.
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