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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1901

Page

2

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Rational Cure

The article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rational cure for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia not a patent cure all. It stresses digestion of wholesome food without dieting, rests stomach organs, improves appetite sleep and general nourishment, and notes availability from druggists at 50 cents per package. Manufactured by F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Oliver H. P. Stoddard Dies in Hingham After Illness

Oliver H. P. Stoddard of the Boston firm Dame Stoddard Kendall died at his Hingham home after an illness that began last Thanksgiving. Born January 31, 1844, he wrote a history of the Stoddard family. He held memberships in Waumando Club First Parish committees Old Colony Lodge Royal Arch Masons and several Knights Templars bodies. He is survived by a widow two sons and a daughter.

First Parish Old Colony Lodge A. F A. M Pemtalphia Council Royal Arch Masons South Shore Commandery Knights Templars Commonwealth Lodge

Claimant Denies Ties to Any Boston Theatrical Group

A man asserting the title of The Original Dan Rice Jr says he is not connected with any current Boston theater group and plans to uphold his claim to lawful ownership of the Dan Rice name.

Dan Rice Boston

Old Hickory Furniture Display Captivates Readers

A weekly feature invites readers to view a vast display of antique hickory furniture spanning the Paine furniture showroom from Friend to Carnal. Every reproduced piece showcases the era’s timber construction and evokes strong appreciation for period craftsmanship.

Paine Friend Carnal

Gainsborough theft a strange romance retold in voyage tale

New York April 7 a Gainsborough portrait titled the Duchess of Devonshire has been returned to its rightful owner after twenty five years in a thief s possession. The thief who cut the canvas from its frame in London in May 1876 traveled to Liverpool aboard the Cunard line with C Merland and Agnew aboard the same ship. The tale involves Pat Sheedy, William Pinkerton, and Robert Pinkerton with a complex chain of favors and a 25000 reward. The painting was hidden in a trunk and later transferred at the Auditorium Hotel amid guarded arrangements.

New York Gainsborough Devonshire C. Merland Liverpool Pat Sheedy Chicago Sheedy Mr. Sheedy Constantinople William Pinkerton Agnews Willian Pinkerton Pinkerton Mr. Agnew Pra Sheedy Agnew Auditorium Hotel 7 Choo Charles Becker Joseph Eilly John Howe John B. Chapman

Trip on the elevated road dazzles novice rider

A Boston observer recalls riding the Charlestown Elevated sections on Sundays and describes the jolting twists from Dudley Street to Williams Street, the sudden lean toward Cathedral of the Holy Cross, and the unsettling sensation of earth dropping as the line tunnels toward Thorndike Street and the Columbia Theatre.

Boston Charlestown Dudley Street Shawmut Avenue Williams Street Cathedral of the Holy Cross Dover Street Columbia Theatre Castle St

Mills to stay idle as Merrimack floods Lawrence

Lawrence Massachusetts April 8 1 30 am reports from mills watchmen and canal lock keeper indicate no mill will start Monday morning due to high water. river rises rapidly threatening to surpass 1896 flood level with extensive property damage.

Lawrence Mass Merrimack River

Hartford Seeks Match Races in Lexington Meet

Andrew J. Welsh of the Hartford Trotting Association arrived in Lexington to arrange a Herr Crescens clash and to secure Boralma and The Abbott race for Hartford in September. The October Lexington meeting already has these events on its slate.

Lexington Andrew J.welsh Hartford, Conn Welsh Dave Cahill Charley Herr Herr Crescous Boralma Abbott Hartford

GOLD DUST WASHING POWDER PROMISES ease and thorough cleaning

A persuasive pitch extols GOLD DUST as a time saving powder that cleans while you sleep and tackles all dirt better than scrubbing. It claims labor is reduced as it dissolves dirt and replaces rinsing with less wear on fabrics, urging readers to try the product.

Lorimer Sermon Links Sunday Theater Bill to Mass Sabbath

Dr George C Lorimer warned Tremont Temple listeners that passing a Massachusetts golf bill could lead to Sunday theaters and a continental Sabbath transformation The sermon contrasted Dives wealth with Lazarus poverty and urged rich leaders to aid the poor while condemning luxury as harmful to the common good. He urged workers to defend the Sabbath and oppose saloon hours. Meanwhile social events progress with Has ter party preparations and a 25 member committee planning a large society affair for many friends.

Massachusetts Boston George C. Lorimer Tremont Temple Dives Dr. Lorimer Abraham Lazarus Ades Gould Vanderbilt Drexel Peabody Lazaruses New York

Japan’s Readiness and Allied Strength in the Far East

A dispatch outlines relative military power in the Far East. It lists approximate manpower and ship numbers for England, Japan, and Russia, noting Japan’s eagerness to force war alongside allied nations. The figures show Britain at about 250,000 men and 610 ships, Russia around 120,000 men and 20 ships, with Japan leading in readiness.

Russia Japan England Far East

Japan and Russia drawn toward renewed Manchurian tensions

London reports indicate Japan is inclined toward war with Russia to prevent delays aiding China and to secure Manchuria. Washington notes a Squiers cable implying Russia may refuse Chinese official communications, though officials remain cautious. Moscow disputes deny any break in talks, while analysts view Manchurian negotiations as paused.

London Japan Russia China Ussia Washington Squiers Pekin Aed Rockhill United States

Easter Party A B Society Plans Grand Event

The 8S Peter and Paul's T A B Society announces a grand Easter party in Bethesda Hall South Boston on Tuesday evening April 9. The society has a 31 year history of picnics dances whist and coffee parties and aims to eclipse previous efforts.

Peter and Paul's T. A. B. Society Bethesda Hall South Boston

Easter Youth Party Marks First District Celebration

The peninsula hosts its first large Easter party with a concert by the Waverley Orchestra conducted by R. T. OConnor from 8 to 9, dancing from 9 to 3. Timothy Hayes is floor marshal with Edward McGrady and Sheehan as assistants, and a reception committee includes Thomas Sullivan, James Chute, James McKenna, Philip Powes, John Dooley.

Waverley Orchestra R. T. O’connor Timothy Hayes Edward McGrady Sheehan Thomas Sullivan James Chute James McKenna Philip Powes John Dooley

Lincoln Buried Somerville Lawyer Among Notables

The funeral for Charles Sanford Lincoln, a prominent Somerville lawyer and respected resident, was held at his home on Laurel Street with a large attendance. Rev. William H. Pierson of the First Unitarian Church conducted the service and led the private rites for family members and close relatives.

Charles Sanford Lincoln Somerville Laurel Street William H. Pierson First Unitarian Church

Real Marvel Is the Weak Woman in Maternity

An early magazine style piece promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and maternity related troubles. It cites high cure rates and shares testimonials from Eva Burnett of Kentucky and Mary ell of Ohio, urging sick women to seek free consultation by letter. It touts the product as drug free and suitable for nursing mothers, and markets a medical adviser volume.

Ani Eva Burnett Russellville Logan Co Kentucky Dr.Pierce Dr. Pierce Pierce R. V Pierce Buffalo N. Y Gangreee I Valids Pier Pr. Pierce Annie Barnett Hitson Fisher Texas

Fashionable Lunacy Miss Eddy Urges Healing at Chicago Church

Ten thousand people attend the dedication of the Second Church of Christ Scientist at Wrightwood and Pine Grove in Chicago. Mary Baker Eddy’s message pleads against idol worship and praises healing, with readings from Boston and Christian Scientists worldwide.

Chicago Church of Christ, Scientist Wrightwood Pine Grove Avenue Bicknell Young Mary Baker Eddy Pleasant View Concord N. H Christ T Dove of Peace Edne A. Kimball Boston Wuhen

Corn King Phillips Poised for Million-Dollar Windfall

Chicago April 7 George H Phillips known as the Corn King is seen as likely to gain over 1 million dollars from his May corn holdings if prices reach 60 cents or higher. The anti Phillips opposition faded as key rivals Patten and Friedman joined the bull camp. Board of Trade figures show 60 cent May corn as a possible peak with Phillips confident of higher prices.

Chicago George H. Phillips Mayorn Phillips James A. Patten Friedmaning Board of Trade

Explosive Clearing of Merrimac Wreck at Santiago Harbor

In Santiago de Cuba on April 7 authorities used 1500 pounds of dynamite to blow up the forward superstructure of the sunken collier Merrimac blocking the harbor entrance. The blast was heard five miles away and caused crowding, evacuated Smith Key residents, and a waterspout of wreckage and dead fish rose to the surface.

Santiago DE Cuba United States Merrimac Smith Key Adj Sng

Exactions for Best to Be Filed Within Two Weeks

Lynn April 7 James H Sisk senior counsel for John C Best convicted of murder of George E Bailey awaiting sentence in Salem jail said the bill of exceptions will be presented to the Superior Court within two weeks if accepted it will not be argued before November Best is reported to be in good spirits and convinced a newer will be secured for him

Lynn James H. Sisk John C. Best George E. Bailey Salem Best

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Oliver H. P. Stordard Dame, Stoddard & Kendall Cperera Washington Et Varge Hades Liston & Cox Tremont S&t J. Newman & Sons Tremont ST Knowles Bernete Carlas Alwan John Howe Duchess OF Devonshire Lawrence Mills Gloucester Mrs. A. + Townsend Secreta Mens Christian Temperance Vale Detroit Mrs Yours Sincerely THE W. K. Fairbank Company St. Louis Lorimer Cole Timothy J. Hayes SS. Peter and Paul's T. A. B. Society Washington Street Grameen’ & Tore Hanover Speston Americas Howe Aussia Sere A Morady Peter d Paul Care T. A. B. Boclety. A Lincoln Mrs. Eddy Santiago Harbor Castoria Bears
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