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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1904
Page
2
An anonymous piece touts miraculous cures for kidney disease claiming quick and marvellous powers. The text appears as sensational health folklore with no verifiable context or credible sources.
An advertisement from Washington D C dated October 25 1903 promotes Dr Pettingill s Kidney Wort Tablets with testimonials from Mrs Jennie A Arnold and Charles Van Steinberg praising kidney health benefits The copy warns against liquid kidney remedies due to alcohol and uses brick dust in urine as a warning sign of kidney decay Also offers free advice from the Consultation Department and urges readers to obtain one bottle now with the promise of risk free guidance and reevaluation if not helped
Judge Emmons faced about 600 attendees on Shawmut avenue as he defended police efforts and vowed to enforce all statutes while critics urged abolition of the Police Commission. Speakers pressed for action against vice and lodging houses, saloons, and “Tenderloin” districts, urging immediate license revocation and police raids.
Frank A. Donovan known as Bull Donovan was arrested yesterday on charges of stealing a horse and buggy from Dr. Charles E. Stone of 762 Tremont Street. The alleged theft occurred on April 5.
Mr. James Grant of Cambridge issued a statement and letter urging workers to watch Tuesday’s caucuses for delegates to state and congressional conventions. He warned that Hearst backers are the same as in past elections, have abandoned old issues and candidates, and increasingly threaten Democratic fortunes while offering no clear benefit to the workingman.
Secretary Edmund Billings of the Good Government Association condemned Curley’s election as a disgrace to the community. He blamed the 45,000 Boston voters who did not cast ballots on election day.
Massachusetts voters face decisive tests this week in two parties. Democratic caucuses across 33 cities and 320 towns will determine Williams's leadership bid while Friday's Tremont Temple convention will elect four Republican delegates at large. The slate for Republicans includes Crang Lodge Long and Benton, with Foss challenging Benton. The contest centers on Lodge supremacy and whether a reciprocity plank and an Australian ballot influence the outcome.
Western Republicans press for larger share of state honors as eastern officials hold most key posts. Candidates for state treasurer include E. H. Brewster and A. P. Langtry, while eastern contenders are J. J. Whipple, E. T. Harvell, and G. H. Carleton. Colonel A. H. Goetting urged for lieutenant governor, with Goetting as influential former state committee chair and long party service. The Second District plans to elect him as a Chicago delegate and possible national committee member to succeed Meyer.
The article argues that wines cordials and cod liver oil extracts act similarly to a cocktail on a weakened system, with no proven benefit. It states that Cott s Emulsion provides effective relief and cure in wasting diseases by nourishing the body rather than providing alcoholic stimulation.
William Craig of 740 Harrison avenue was taken into custody by officers of Station 7 yesterday on the charge of snatching a handbag from Ellen Keough of Liverpool street East Boston on the evening of April 8. The bag contained keys and 2 cents in money.
April 10 report details 14 year old Harris Dexter admitting to shooting Parker Dexter with a revolver. He describes sneaking the weapon from Parker, the accidental discharge, and his actions afterward including hiding and cleaning the revolver. The confession follows a prior denial of intruders.
Louis Abrams of New York representing Henry J Bebro declares that Bebro faced charges against prison officials at Charlestown Bridgewater and a Boston attorney letter from Dr Drew supports his grievances. Abrams also cites eye witnesses at Titicut alleging better pay would improve inmate care and claims of dishonesty and fatal worksite accidents. Tufts of details outline an ongoing drive to secure an investigation and possible appeal beyond the Governor.
Theatrical light joined vaudeville star Pat Rooney and Marion Bent in a noon wedding at the Lenox Hotel. Rev Dr Travers presided. Attendants included Maxine Elliot, Josie Sadler, and Georgi Caine. The couple left for New York then Pittsburgh for engagements.
The Rev John A McCauley assistant rector of Holy Redeemer Church spoke on immortality of the soul yesterday morning. He argued the soul is a spiritual immortal substance and independent of the body though animating and vivifying it.
The Philo Celtic Society held a song recital at 4 Whitmore Street with readings in Irish. Mr Hickey read Irish letters from Ireland including a tale of a justice of the peace who lost his commission for refusing to sign a warrant in English and pledging to sign only in Irish. Mrs Lane and Miss O Curry assisted musically as Mr Lane summarized the movement in Ireland and locally. The committee reported a large advance sale for the upcoming society concert and hall event.
Dennis Harrington, 44, of 4 Pioneer Street Cambridge, collapsed on the Tremont Street sidewalk yesterday afternoon suffering a scalp wound needing City Hospital treatment.
Division 1 officers arrested Barnet Rosen, 46, of 4 Stillman Street yesterday on charges of illegally selling liquor. Division 7 raided 16 Breed Street East Boston, seizing one pint of whiskey three quarters of a gallon of lager and several empty bottles from Giovani De Lucca.
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