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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

5

Blood Wine Promises Cure For Rheumatism In Letters

A broad advertisement touts Blood Wine as a universal rheumatism cure. Letters from EF Tal­madge and others praise the remedy, claiming dramatic improvement after two to several bottles. The text urges treating the blood and offers bottles at fifty cents through Houghton & Dutton's.

Talmadge Woodside St Springfield Mass Elton Mr. Talmadge Dan A. Metzel South Eighth St. Terra Haute, Ind Baur Houghton & Dutton’s

Industrial Conference in Dublin Urges Self Help for Ireland

Dublin hosts an industrial conference led by Rt Hon W J Pirrie who urges Ireland to pursue development without government aid. Plans include an institute of commerce and industry and an international exhibition in Dublin. Pirrie and Lord Iveagh offer to invest at least 2 500 000 for transport improvements.

Dublin W. J. Pirrie Belfast Wyndham Ireland Pirrie Lord Iveagh Edward Cecil Guinness

Militiamen in Minstrels Staging Fundraiser

Members of Company M Eighth Regiment Somerville presented a minstrel show in Bacon Hall last night to raise money for outfitting the new unit. The performance drew local residents and pledged support for the regimental fund.

Eighth Regiment Somerville Bacon Hall That City

Poison Box and Mice Poison Case At Local Court

Witnesses recalled buying rat poison and placing it atop an ice chest amid questions of poison labeling. The testimony covered who used the product, how much was used, and the box being burned, with Miss Kidston leaving the courtroom smiling as the case adjourned.

Mrs. Perkins Mr. Richardson Miss Kidston Richardson Post

Young soldiers perform first public songs to eager crowd

A Highland avenue armory hosted a young soldiers' performance to a large audience. The participants delivered high quality songs and choruses, prompting repeated encores and adding a good sum to the fund.

Armory Highland Avenue

Dedication of East Boston Church Ends with Banquet

The East Boston Unitarian church dedication activities concluded with a banquet. Most local clergy attended. Rev K A Horton of the American Unitarian Society urged a more democratic church spirit. Rev L B Bates gave the benediction.

New Unitarian Boston K. A. Horton American Unitarian Society L. B. Bates

Pullman Cars Added to Boston New York Springfield Line

Four new Pullman sleepers placed in service between Boston and New York via the Springfield line. Sleepers depart Boston at 11 15 p m daily and return from New York at 11 p m. The day train via Springfield runs 4 p m from both cities with coaches and parlor cars. Dining car operates between Boston and Springfield.

Pullman Boston New York Springfield Pullman Company

Mrs Avery Faces Suspension in Socialist Clash

Martha Moore Avery of Boston is suspended for two years by the Boston Socialist Club after publishing an article accusing the socialist press of atheism. She vows to fight the decision, signaling a potential split as factions debate party loyalties and the role of atheism within the movement.

Martha Moore Avery F. C. MacCartney Post Boston Avery Socialist Party Carey United States Massachusetts New York Eugene V. Debs Job Harriman Trades Upion Party of San Francisco

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Spring Health

The advertisement declares Paine's Celery Compound a supreme spring cleanser and health builder that purifies the life stream, renews vitality, and regulates kidneys liver and bowels. It cites Mrs. R. O. Starkey of Jackson Michigan describing eczema blood troubles improved after three bottles and a lasting cure.

Paine R. O. Starkey Jackson, Mich

Revere Knights Ball Draws Dense Catholic Crowd

The fifth annual grand ball of Revere Council Knights of Columbus drew about 200 knights and ladies in the storm to the new Town Hall. Grand Knight Frank H. Farrell led grand march with Miss Gertrude F. O Connor as floor director and 100 couples followed. Selectman Simon J. Nevins chaired the reception committee with town officers and their ladies in attendance.

Revere Gertrude F. O'Connor John P. Dowd

Chelesa Daughters of Scotia Dance Celebrates Annual Concert

Queen Alexandra Lodge 13 of the Daughters of Scotia held their annual concert and dance in Knights of Malta Hall Chelsea. A five number program preceded the march led by grand chief daughter Mrs BE H McAllister and Mr Hugh W McAllister, with 75 couples dancing. Floor directress Mrs Elinor McNevin, assistant Miss Lena MacKinnon, and aides Mrs Lizzie Venables Mrs Isabel Learmouth Mrs Mina Stone Mrs Johanna Edminister assisted. The group includes women of Scottish birth or descent and counts Chelsea's wealthiest citizens among its members.

Queen Alexandra Lodge Daughters of Scotia Knights of Malta Chelsea BE. H. McAllister Hugh W. McAllister Elinor McNevin Lena MacKinnon Lizzie Venables Isabel Learmouth Mina Stone Johanna Edminister Scotia

Military Ball in Cambridge Under Leslie Hunts Camp

A grand military ball was held last evening at Armory Hall Cambridge under the auspices of the Leslie Hunting Camp No 22 Legion of Spanish War Veterans. Mrs Furnis with chief marshal Commander Ronald A McLeod led the grand march. McLeod was assisted as floor director by W Rogers James R Keough and William H Hales.

Armory Hall Cambridge W. E. Furnis Ronald A. McLeod Mr. MclLeod W. Rogers James R. Keough William H. Hales

Brookline Band Holds First Annual Ball at Union Hall

The Brookline Band led by George Wilson staged its first annual ball in Union Hall Brookline last night. An 8 to 9 pm concert preceded the grand march directed by John G Abercrombie and Miss Leo Abercrombie with aids H E Willis H Smith W P Fairbanks F J Wayward L Thomas and R G McDonald acting as support staff.

Brookline George Wilson Union Hall John G. Abercrombie Leo Abercrombie Messrs H. E. Willis H. Smith W. P. Fairbanks F. J. Wayward Co. L. Thomas R. G. McDonald

Million Dollar Oil Well Fire at Spindle Top

A careless worker knocked over a lantern at Caldwell oil wells on Block 38 Spindle Top, Beaumont. The blaze wiped out 175 wells across three blocks, destroying rigs derricks and pipelines and bankrupting 20 plus small companies with estimated losses around 1 million dollars plus production damages. Many named firms suffered heavy losses and the Heywood tract was saved after effort.

London Oil and Pipe Line Company Caldwell Oil Company Spindle Top Power Company Central Power and Equipment Company Texas, Sun London Oil and Pipe Line Guffey, Higgins Heywood

Bitter fight over Hooker statue inscription

The Hooker statue dispute deepens as Captain Gragg and veterans demand a different inscription from Lieutenant Governor Guild. A protest signed by about 100 veterans was filed with the Governor's council, arguing the drafted inscription fails to honor General Hooker's true career and titles.

Hooker Gragg State House Guild State House Committee Executive Council Hooker's Brigade Isaac P. Gragg Russell General Hooker Olin Secretary of State

Writings by William Olin Inscription Receives Harvard Approval

The inscription drafted by Secretary of State William Olin was submitted to President Eliot of Harvard who approved it. The text initially did not include the title major general, and a few days ago the dispute over the inscription seemed settled.

Grage Hooker J. Frank Giles Minute Men of ’61 Minute Men James H. Griggs The Olin Davis State House Committee Soule Senate Eliot Harvard William Olin

Moran Wins Short Sprint and Five Mile Race

Moran wins the five mile motor paced race and takes the sprint also at Atlanta. Eddie Bald of Buffalo competes in the five mile heat while Bobby Walther wins two straight heats. Butler finishes second and Newkirk third in the sprint.

Atlanta Bobby Walthour Eddie Bald Buffalo Moran Butler Newkirk

Pickpocket Charged After Subways Theft

Frederick Williams 30 of 28 Green Street was arrested by Patrolman W D Walsh Division 4 for larceny of a pocketbook containing 3.10 and a mileage book from Mrs T T Harlow of Gardner. The crime is alleged to have occurred in the Park Street subway.

Frederick Williams Green Street W. D. Walsh Division 4 T. T. Harlow Gardner Park Street

Unequalled Medicine Endorsed by Leading Physicians

A celebrated remedy praised nationwide for stomach complaints by prominent physicians. They attest its safety and reliability, and routinely prescribe it based on extensive experience with patients.

Fierce Storm Delays New England Shipping Activity

A severe gale battered New England with the British schooner Fila and Jeanie from Grand Harbor among ships affected. Only a few steamers departed, including Bohemian to Liverpool and Admiral Farragut to Port Antonio, while others remained in port due to the storm.

Fila Jeanie Grand Harbor Bohemian Liverpool Farragut Port Antonio Jamaica Norfolk Baltimore Manchester Eng Anchoggd Herman Winter New York City of Bangor Dingley Portland Bay State Kennebec Bath Old Dominion Chattahoochee James Whitney

Dont Die of Consumption A Cure Found by Michigan Physician

A famous Michigan doctor claims a rapid, sure cure for consumption. He sends a large trial package free by mail to anyone who writes, promising a decisive end after centuries of failure.

Michigan Derk P. Yonkerman Shakespeare Bldg Kalamazoo Mich

Small schooner Witch Hazel Rescued From Mud Flats

A three masted schooner named Witch Hazel loaded with cinders dragged from the State dock in South Boston to mud flats. She lay on her beam ends but was floated by the tugs Samuel Little and Peter W. French and towed to safety on East Boston flats. No apparent injury occurred.

New York Witch Hazel State Dock Boston Samuel Little Peter W. French East Boston

Nantasket Beach battered by northeaster tide surge

Nantasket Beach endured a violent northeaster with huge waves washing ashore and flooding yards and cellars. Cottages at Waveland Kemberma and Allerton suffered damage while hotel properties stood protected by reinforced bulkheads. drift wood littered yards as sand and mud altered the grounds.

Nantasket NantaSket Beach Waveland Kemberma Allerton

Severe 30 Year Storm Hits Coney Island Brighton Reach

New York April 15 old residents report the Brighton and Coney Island storm as the worst in 30 years. Enormous east wind waves flooded the beach raising water to the first floor of the new iron pier. The bulkhead at Ocean Parkway was damaged and board walks bathhouses and small structures were washed away. The bulkhead was near completion after a winter project to protect the new city park between Coney Island and Brighton.

New York Brooklyn Coney Island Brighton Iron Pier Ocean Parkway

Rapid work begins on Hanover Street stores addition

Two shops in a big building on Hanover Street Nos 2 and 4 had leases that expired yesterday. A large force of mechanics started rapid work on the entire front. Wolf's will wait until the addition is finished to avoid disrupting My Clothier's business.

Wolf's Clothier’s Clothier

Father Flatley Honored in Church Wake

The Rev. Father Flatley’s body was moved from the parish house to the church where it lay in state until the burial at 10 a.m. today. Hundreds of parishioners viewed the body while many were turned away. A guard of honor, drawn from church societies and parishioners, kept vigil through the night.

Father Flatley

Mt Benedict Council Anniversary Observed in Somerville

The Mt Benedict Council Knights of Columbus in Somerville marked its 19th anniversary with a banquet at Union Square Hotel. Grand Knight John Diggens chaired the gathering and introduced toastmaster William A. Flaherty. Addresses were delivered by Joseph A. Dennison City Clerk Brandon of Cambridge W H Flynn and John B Dore.

Mt. Benedict Knights of Columbus Somerville Tnion Square John Diggens William A. Flaherty Joseph A. Dennison Brandon Cambridge W. H. Flynn John B. Dore

Vital Life Fluid claimed to cure all diseases

A sensational ad promises a miraculous Vital Life Fluid that can restore health and life to the cripples and ill. Dr C Sargent Ferris offers free sample doses and personal delivery from Indianapolis area address, urging readers to write with their cures.

C. Sargent Ferris Elektron Bldg St. Wayne, Ind

Loubet Arrives in Algeria Amid Festive Return

President Loubet's arrival in Algiers triggers a massive display with shouts of Vive la France and a Marseillaise serenade as his ship docks. Foreign representatives honor him, warships salute, and a palace reception unfolds along a cheering, corridor-lined route. A few pro revolt chants protest government stance on the Grande Chartreuse bribery affair.

Algiers Loubet Algeria Combes Winter Palace

Unknown man killed by shifting engine at South station

A man about 20 years old was struck and killed by a shifting engine in the South station yard last night. His body was found on the tracks and he was unidentified. He wore a black overcoat and gray striped trousers. the body lies at Jones's.

Jones’s

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Erin Cake Walker Treeman Freeman George 1 Joseph Canfield FE Wiley Mrs. Avery Paine’s Revere Knights’ Ball Chelesa Daughters OF Scotia Dance Texas Joseph Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hostetter New England D. P. Yonkerman Hanover Street MT. Benedict Council Earth Little Charles E. H'Resco Malvern
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