08 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
1
In Manila a total of 17 cases and 188 deaths from cholera have been reported by noon. Quarantine is strict and efforts to enforce it meet native resistance amid rumors stirred by agitators. One native was killed in clashes and the Board of Health vows radical measures to eradicate the scourge.
President Roosevelt began his country tour aiming for the Charleston Exposition amid renewed political jitter from a Senate fist fight between Tillman and McLaurin. Despatches report cheering crowds greeted him along the route as he prepared to attend the event and present a cane to a South Carolina war veteran.
Former employees of several Boston breweries may apply for re employment at their locations between 2 and 6 PM on Monday and Tuesday April 7 and 8. Wages vary by job from 13 to 25 dollars weekly with overtime as before. Permanent positions offered. multiple Boston breweries listed with addresses in Roxbury and Boston.
In Charlottesville on April 7 a large crowd awaited the President as he passed through. University of Virginia students who survived the war welcomed him and heard a brief address noting past graduates in his regiment, the Madison home site, and the long link between the university and early American leaders. He spoke of unity among veterans, the war years, and national welfare, ending with thanks amid applause.
In days like these people are warned to guard against sun exposure and springtime impurities. After winter frosts decayed vegetation releases germs, so use pure wholesome food medicine. Avoid medicines with poisonous drugs or acids as they weaken the system. Father John’s Medicine strengthens, aids digestion, and cleanses the body gently.
The Rev Dr George C Lorimer drew a vast Tremont Temple crowd last evening in a reception like ovation. He spoke on What Next shedding light on 19th to 20th century changes and praised Cecil Rhodes for scholarships. He criticized social ills including idle rich workers and corruption, urging enforcement of laws like the saloon ban.
Mayor Collins backs a new bill to trim departmental budgets and create a reserve fund of 335 855 dollars, aiming to reduce salaries across weights and measures, street, police, fire, lamp and other departments. The plan preserves the statistics department and raises aldermen contingency while lowering common council funds, with a deadlock resolution sought through a conference committee.
Boston laboring men urged to quit drinking makt Mquors for two weeks and use Champagne Tablets as a beer substitute. The tablets allegedly provide liquor like effects without headaches, contain no narcotics, and are sold by multiple local firms for $1.00 per six dozen. They claim benefits for dyspeptics and tonic value, with offices and druggists listed for purchase.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday from Washington predicts rain in New England on Tuesday, colder conditions, and partly cloudy skies Wednesday. Brisk to high northeast winds along the coast, diminishing later.
Mayor Collins pushes sweeping reductions in salaries and department expenses with more than 32 items cut from the original estimates, totaling over 350000. The first cut targets the sealer of weights and measures, signaling further salary reductions across departments as the Aldermen review the new appropriation bill.
Pasquale Russo, 49, was shot in the abdomen last night in a tenement on Warrenton Street by a man named Malavi. He is expected to die. The assault occurred around 8:30 pm after a demand for money, with Russo saying he did not recognize his attacker who spoke imperfect English. Virgilio Rabaffetti aided Russo and helped summon a doctor. police are pursuing a suspect described as Malavi, known to Russo.
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