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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1905
Page
4
Mrs. George H. Tucker Jr of Milwaukee recites a dramatic cure claim for Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She says her six month old daughter weighed when born and suffered a severe skin disease with numerous boils before a one month treatment cured her. She contrasts high doctor and drug bills with a total under five dollars for Cuticura.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment praised for easing birth humours milk crust scalp eruptions and itching in infants and children. Advertises purity and worldwide sale by Potter Chem Corp Boston and offers a booklet How to Cure Baby Humours.
Colonel Kemp arrived at Hotel Essex before the Old Guard of New York visit. National Lancers hosted about fifty members with twenty-two Old Guard present for a banquet. Chaplain Rider accepted a bronze statue of a mounted lancer and the Old Guard sent a bouquet to his wife before midnight departure.
New Brunswick New Jersey April 6 Announcement says Dr Austin Scott president of Rutgers College has resigned for health reasons trustees grant one year leave with full pay and refuse to accept resignation He has led the college since 1891.
The Trinity Club hosted its sixth social dance in Pierce Hall last evening with 150 couples attending. Tables were reserved for non dancers for whist. Party leadership included President F. R. Salter and Treasurer D. Fletcher Knight, with several other officers and hostesses.
Boston schooner Galatea of 62 tons net, built 1902, owned by Albert Watson, ran ashore on Odiorne Point rocks during a northeast snowstorm. Captain Edward Russell and 138 crew were saved by Wallis Sands life squad. The vessel, 72 by 20 by nine feet, is badly damaged and may be a total loss. An attempt to refloat will await calmer seas.
Mrs Faustina Shepard sues Obed C Shepard for separate maintenance in Waltham. Nurse Harriett Peck testified about scenes of dispute, profanity, and alleged affairs. Peck recounted overheard exchanges and Mr Shepard's harsh remarks. Hearing resumes tomorrow.
Philip Mansfield counsel for Charles L. Tucker appeals a ruling on jury note taking after a murder verdict in East Cambridge. Judges Sherman and Sheldon found no impact on Tucker's rights and declined to set aside the verdict.
Mrs. Augusta A. Wales presided at the Ladies' Aid Association meeting in Sewell Hall naming a committee to organize a fall fair. The group noted hospital needs after a governor visit and scheduled a May 13 reception in Howe Hall with presidents of neighboring clubs attending. Six men died last month and an elevator was urged for easier access as tea followed the session.
Almanacs of last year are of little value but age enhances whiskey. The G. O. Taylor is now widely sold. C. H. Graves & Sons bottle G. O. Taylor Bourbon and Pure Rye to supply trusted, licensee dealers. Ensure the label bears the proprietors’ firm name and cork. Sealed bottles only.
The tug Covington and barge Texas, stuck on Block Island, reached New London in rough seas. Captain Perry described fog as a dungeon like barrier before grounding and said they had to head out to sea again as surf was high and harbor access difficult.
The schooner Allen Greene from Wilmington North Carolina bound for Portland Maine loaded with lumber arrived at Cape Henry waterlogged and was towed into the port today.
Chelsea court officers struggled to seat spectators at the boxing promoters trial. The case, centered on promoting a sparring exhibition against the law, was continued for a week with numerous witnesses and a contentious exchange between counsel.
Dr Robert Thompson on trial in the United States Circuit Court before Judge Lowell and a jury denied all government charges of counterfeiting. He said he is 30, born in Manchester New Hampshire, attended Dartmouth, admitted no medical license, and used alias J R Brown Jr in Montreal.
The Mammoth Assembly 287 of the Royal Society of Good Fellows marked its 15th anniversary with a Quincy House banquet. Grand Ruler William G. Kirschbaum and Supreme Secretary Arthur J. Bates spoke. Rev. M. M. Cutter assisted in installing officers led by Ruler C. A. Bates and a slate including secretary B. C. Lincoln and treasurer Emily M. Paine.
At dawn Chief Cooney and Officer Dyer seized a lottery machine from John Holmes barber shop in Mt. Auburn Watertown district and arrested Holmes on a gaming nuisance charge. He was to be arraigned in Third Middlesex District Court the next day. a Watch and Ward Society member accompanied police.
Leicester April 6. Cemetery caretaker Samuel D Cutting and trustees of Cherry Valley Cemetery vow to stop vandalism by youths aged 16 to 17 and older who jump monuments and pick flowers. Trustees say they have withstood the misconduct hoping for reform.
An advertorial note states Scott's Emulsion is not a cure all but helps repair body waste when ordinary food fails to nourish. It claims usefulness for many troubles and offers a free sample from Scote & Lowne at 40 Pearl Street New York.
The transit commission argues equipment on the Common minimizes traffic disruption while a tunnel project advances. Mayor Collins and Boston Common Society president react, with officials citing public benefit and warnings of space and noise issues.
In the absence of James F. Sweeney, James M. Fitzgerald’s counsel, a Superior Court jury awarded Costello eight thousand dollars in a tort suit. Costello, a former street department inspector, claimed Fitzgerald employees ejected him from the Washington street saloon while he was allegedly intoxicated. A motion to reduce the verdict or grant a new trial may be filed. further action was postponed as counsel remained with his ailing mother.
Miss Margaret M. James recalls six years of crowded city schools and nervous collapse. After a breakdown she found relief using Dr Williams Pink Pills, purchasing six boxes to regain sleep appetite strength and vitality. She now teaches again at 123 Clay Street Dayton Ohio and cites colleagues who benefited.
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