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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1899
Page
2
A historical notice praises a remedy prepared by fine triturations and complete blending, claiming a perfect medicine. Endorsed by conservative pharmacists, it is greeted with unanimous support by the suffering multitudes seeking relief.
An advertisement touts Scottish Sovereign Remedies as tested in the British Isles and now promoted in New England. It claims physicians are available at no cost, praises the remedies for health restoration, and invites all to call, try, and adopt them as a permanent solution.
For the convenience of trade and public we list names and addresses where a full line of the Scottish Sovereign specialties is on sale. The notice invites customers to visit approved retailers and mentions official stockists in the region.
A segment lists firms including Carter, Carter & Meigs, Geo C Goodwin & Co, Weeks & Potter Co, Rust & Richardson, Cutler Bros, Gilman Bros. The item resembles a business directory snippet showing multiple names and associated houses or firms.
A compiled listing of multiple Boston area businesses and associated addresses including W B Hunt Co and Woodbury Co and partners across Boston Charlestown East Boston Cambridgeport and suburbs with several Tremont Street and Washington Street locations and additional firms in Lynn Salem Waltham and Chelsea.
Directors of the Columbia Trust Company met to adopt resolutions on the death of Hon. John H. Sullivan, praising his leadership and integrity. The board will attend the funeral, and an engrossed copy of the resolutions will be sent to his widow. Knights of Columbus Excelsior Council also acted, pledging to attend the funeral and appointing pallbearer and committees.
A list of Sovereign remedies detailing specialties for rheumatism nerves heart catarrh asthma and related conditions. Includes Liver kidney blood and digestion focused treatments and an anti bilious compound for gentle relief.
The article details calls to curb city overspending and direct effort to departments. A special five-member committee was formed to examine the drawless bridge proposal over the Charles, while harbor improvements urged earlier bidding and deeper Bread Sound Channel to 12½ feet and 39 feet depth, urging state action alongside federal work. the Adams bill consular report was moved to the November meeting.
Frank Croker son of Richard Croker and Chief Devery were principal witnesses before the Maze committee. Brower testified about payments and rumors of arrests as the investigation unfolded, with details on a fire proof company and alleged salaries.
An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal preventive and cure for coughs colds and chills. It claims scientific and medical endorsement for asthma grip bronchitis and pneumonia and notes government recognition as a medicinal whiskey stamped and taxed accordingly.
Testimony in a city inquiry reveals Chief Devery defending his inability to close pool rooms and policy joints. He pled he acts for the people, while critics press for arrests and tighter action as inquiries loom over corruption and elections.
Frank Crober son of a Tammany leader testifies before the Mazet committee in New York about connections to Roebling Fire Proofing Co denying his father’s influence. He refuses to comment on Supreme Court positions but agrees to answer questions about his police chief duties. Mr Moss questions continued pool hall activity during hearings and notes investigators’ winnings.
The National Federation of Textile Operatives of North America opened its annual convention in Kline Hall. President Matthew Hart chaired as 27 districts attended. Officers elected include James G Colwell vice president and Albert Hibbard secretary. The secretary reported yearlong restorations and adjusted grievances amid district disagreements. The Warren Rhode Island cotton operatives strike was endorsed.
Reported heavy firing near Mine No 2 of the Pana Coal Company left several miners dead or dying in surrounding fields. Coroner T L Bradley arrived. inquests to begin for Frank Coburn son of ex Sheriff Ira Coburn. Military dispersed deputies and arrested Chief Deputy Cheney and Chief of Police Kiely before disarming them. Names of three dead non union negro miners are James L. James Henry Hobbs and Charles Watkins. First name of the dead negro woman is Julia.
Berwind-White shaft near Dubois Pennsylvanias miners walked out today after the company refused a wage advance from 19 2 10 to 22 1 2 cents per gross ton. About 200 miners are employed at the shaft and other regional mines also seek raises. A wider strike across the region could follow.
Chairman H. M. Whitney of the Board of Pharmacy resigns to Governor Wolcott amid debate over a reform bill. The measure, restricting board members to five-year terms, stalled after Governor Wolcott returned it for revisions. Senator George and Mr. Lott defended or questioned aims as recall moves surfaced.
The assessors released the list of appointees to first and second assistant assessorships covering many wards. Names include Charles A. Tilden, John Marno, Thomas McEnaney, Joan J. Lane, James J. Mellen, Benjamin P. Bowditch, and others across wards 1 through 24 with multiple entries per ward and several promotions noted.
A list of medicines titled 57 Different Cures for 56 Different Ailments promoted as available at all druggists. The item advertises a comprehensive health remedy compilation for general use.
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