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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1903

Page

2

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Health

An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials from patients including a 70 year old man and urges readers to request a free sample by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.

Kilmer 120Th St New York City New York Robert Berner Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton,n. Y Boston Daily Post Bright Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Post

Lowell militia story denied by Mayor Howe

Mayor Howe of Lowell disputes a Boston Post item claiming militia would be needed to control strikers. He states there is no ground for militia, police can handle the situation, and notes the present law and order among peaceful workers.

Boston The Post Lowell Mayor Howe Boston Post Charles E. Howe Sunday Post

Lavish Home Wedding Takes Place in Emerton Residence

Laura E. Emerton, daughter of Patrolman John H. Emerton, wed Chester L. Bassett of West Barnstable at 12 Clinton Street in a well attended ceremony. Chief S. M. Emerton of Malden counts a niece as bride, with R. Lovell of Boston as best man and Blanche L. Emerton as bridesmaid. Rev W. S. Sweet officiated. ushers included Arthur Zaphey and Frank Verny.

Hibbard Convicted in Mock Court at Colonial Club

The mock trial in Colonial Hall Dorchester last evening featured Boston social and political figures. Postmaster Hibbard faced a breach of contract case brought by Mr Boynton and the jury returned a verdict against him.

Colonial Club Colonial Hall Dorchester Boston Hibbard Boynton William G. White L. G. Roberts A. V. Newton L. EK. Blair W. L. Terhune FE. M. Davenport T. M. Vinson W. M. Bacon M. L. Perkins H. Mildram F. W. Thayer Dr. R. B. Miller W. J. Tyler Wilbur F. Adams A. W. Gould F. Kidder M. W. Kenney F. B. Driscoll C. E. Boothby G. E. Gale H. J. Robinson G. KE. Homer

Somerset Associates 12th Annual Ball Planned for April 23

At a regular meeting of the Somerset Associates of South Boston a committee was appointed to arrange the 12th annual ball to be held in Berkeley Hall on Thursday evening April 23. The group now has 125 members with 29 applicants admitted at the last meeting.

Somerset Associates South Boston Berkeley Hall

4s to Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Laxative Brom of Quinine

An ad touts a cold cure claiming one day relief with Laxative Brom of Quinine. It urges calling for the full name and to insist on the box bearing E. W. Grove’s signature. Price 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Secretary of War announces general staff selections

Secretary of War Root announced the officers named to the general staff. Named colonels include Thomas H. Barry John B. Kerr John L. Chamberlain and Enoch H. Crowder. Lieutenant colonels listed are William Simpson Henry P. McCain James T. Kerr Frederick A. Smith Crosby P. Miller and Charles Shaler.

Washington Root General Staff Thomas H. Barry John B. Kerr Twelfth Cavalry John L. Chamberlain Inspector-General S Department Enoch H. Crowder Judge Advocate-General’s Department William Simpson Henry P. McCain James T. Kerr Frederick A. Smith I. G Crosby P. Miller Charles Shaler Ordnance Department

Hogan Threatens Return Revolt Against Mayor Collins

Ex election official John J. Hogan told a legislative committee he may lead a revolt against Mayor Collins next fall. He accused the city of stealing a nomination and criticized the voter assessment method as lax and improper. Hogan urged governor appointment and council confirmation for election commissioners with due charges before removal.

John J. Hogan Committee On Election Laws Collins Mr. Hogan

How to Paint a House Cheap That Never Fades and Peels

An advertisement touts Carrara Paint as durable and economical, promising no fading, cracking, chalking, or blistering. It claims widespread use by major firms and hotels, and offers 50 free color samples plus a booklet from the Carrara Paint Agency in Cincinnati.

Pennsylvania R. R. Co Pullman Palace Car Co Chicago Telephone Co Central Union Telephone Co Field Museum Chicago Kenwood Club Cincinnati Southern Denver & Rio Grande Carrara Paint Agency Carrara Cincinnati Ohio

Furniture deal promises no interest for select shoppers

An advertisement touts 10 dollar installments and 5100 savings on furniture with no interest in a timed sale at Shairs for St. customers.

Boston Election Board Under Fire Over Voter Claims

Witnesses criticized the Boston Election Board and called for reform arguing the board should be run by able men with solid means. They urged police supervision or transfer of assessing and voter registration to election commissioners and advocated near May registration. John R. Murphy testified about flawed lists and repeat voting challenges.

Charles R. Saunders Kelcher Mr. Saunders Saunders Kennebunk Oshkosh Supreme Court Boston Board of Election Commissioners John R. Murphy Hart Luce Hogan F. J. Horgan Frank J. Enos Thomas Hills Murphy City Hall

Redmond Hails Irish Land Bill Amid Defects

John Redmond praised the Irish land bill in Dublin despite flaws, urging patience for the national convention’s decision. He warned against linking land reform with home rule and urged a fair trial of Wyndham’s plan while noting possible shifts in government positions. He also expressed belief King Edward would be warmly received in Ireland during his visit.

London John Redmond Dublin Parnell Land League Tie Wyndham Ireland Redmond Edward

Suit Brought Over 1900 01 Loans Heads to Referee

Local politics swirl as Jim Myrick sues Deputy Sheriff Bill Campbell for 1840 claiming loans from 1900 01. An auditor, Hon. Samuel K. Hamilton, is chosen to hear evidence. The case links Ward 9 politics to the Hart administration and a past district attorney nomination fight.

Ward 9 Hart Jim Myrick Bill Campbell Jess Bill Johnson & Krebs Hurlburt Jones & Cabot Samuel K. Hamilton Myrick Damon and Pythias Suffolk County Campbell Ike Paul Bordman Hall

Distress After Eating Radically Cures Promoted by Hood Co

An advertisement from Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts claims to permanently cure distress after eating by strengthening and toning the stomach and digestive organs. Testimonials of remarkable cures are mailed on request.

I, Hood CO Lowell Mass

Police chase two men over pickpocket gang suspicion

A sight of a patrolman prompted two men to jump from a moving car near Union Park. Officers Kel ley and Clifford pursued and caught John Scott 25 of 22 Bulfinch Street and Frank Murray 25 of 9809 Tremont Street. They are held on suspicion of gang activity targeting street cars.

Kelley Clifford Division 6 Washington Street Union Park John Scott Bulfinch Street Frank Murray Tremont Street

Boston Tufts Dental Alumni Banquet At Copley Square Hotel

The Boston and Tufts Dental Alumni Association held its fourth regular banquet of the year at the Copley Square Hotel with 45 members in attendance. Dr. H. H. Piper presided. Dr. R. R. Andrews of Cambridge presented a paper on A Contribution to the Study of Dental Entryology illustrated by 50 stereopticon views. Professor George A. Bates of Tufts Dental School led a discussion on Incidents of Office Practice with Dr. George Co. Ainsworth and others contributing.

Boston and Tufts Dental Alumni Association Copley Square H. H. Piper R. R. Andrews Cambridge George A. Bates Tufts Dental School George Co. Ainsworth J. R. Piper W. J. Brigham B. H. Strout

Suffered for Years With Asthma Now I Am Cured

Stephen Ballas of Roxbury Massachusetts testifies after undergoing the Koch Lung Cure at 861 Boylston Street Egton. He says a week of treatment improved his chronic asthma bronchitis and nasal catarrh and he is now permanently cured without medicines.

Boston Boylston St Koch Stephen Ballas Weston St Roxbury Mass

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