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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
2
Mrs. Mary Eiler and three others, ages 83 to 96, endorse Pure Malt Whiskey as a life extending medicine. They claim it keeps the family together and improves health, recommending the whiskey as a sterling stimulant.
Alderman Michael J. Mitchell says he has five thousand dollars to wager that ex congressman John F Fitzgerald will seek the mayor’s office. He bets two to one and says he will place bets in any amount from one hundred to five thousand dollars.
Provost Harrison of the University of Pennsylvania forwarded a summons to Mrs. John H. Haynes of Boston as the special committee investigates charges against Professor Hermann V. Hilprecht. The hearing Saturday may use her diary detailing excavations managed by her husband, with Mr. Haynes unable to attend due to ill health.
West Palm Beach Fla April 20 Late this afternoon it was stated that Mr Jefferson was stronger than at noon and continued to improve He was cheerful and there are strong hopes entertained that he will recover.
Mrs Donald McLean regent of New York City Chapter was elected president general of the National Society DAR receiving 362 votes to 322 for Mrs Sternberg. The total votes 690 with six blanks sparked an enthusiastic session and a unanimous motion followed amid cheers and hisses.
William Cobb, auditor for the Adams Express Company and longtime Newtonville resident, died at his home 97 Newtonville avenue Wednesday evening after a short illness.
Rumor swirled in Brookline police circles that Patrolman Wilber S. Merritt resigned after a heated exchange with Chief Gary. On Wednesday night Merritt was suspended for insubordination after allegedly refusing to help a fellow officer remove a flag from a pole at the Brookline playground. A sergeant later questioned him about bringing the flag to the station, and Merritt said he did not know it was the chief’s orders.
Postoffice inspectors arrest Patrick J. Kearns at Coney Island on an indictment charging him and others with mail fraud. He served as treasurer of the Storey Cotton Company of Philadelphia which recently collapsed.
Holy week rites were held yesterday and continue today and tomorrow in Catholic churches citywide. The program includes the presanctified service with solemn prostration and cross ceremonies, a blessed sacrament procession, and later at Cathedral the way of the cross and Tenebrae. Noted sermons and music accompany the events.
The three day session ended at Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple with a banquet for about 200 guests and 33 missionaries who spoke of Orient experiences. President Faunce of Brown University gave the principal address praising the society’s growth and detailing eastern missionary work. He stated that Japan proved the Orient is not inferior to the Occident.
Mayor Dunne sent a telegram to President Roosevelt inviting him to Chicago. Roosevelt, then at a Colorado hunting camp, approved the tentative plans for his return visit. Messages from the Merchants Hamilton and Iroquois Clubs accepted the invitation to join as guests during his Chicago stop.
Describes Dr Greene as a leading specialist in nervous and chronic illnesses and promotes his Nervara blood and nerve remedy. Details a free letter correspondence system from 34 Temple Place Boston for readers to send symptoms and receive a complete case description and cure plan at no charge. Also notes in-person visits may be free and distant patients get counsel by mail.
Boston Hebrews celebrated the second day of Passover with synagogue services and home Seder rituals. Rabbis and families described brisk activity, symbolic foods, and prayers signaling liberation as communities observed the eight day festival.
A marketing appeal offering a free dollar bottle of Dr Shoop’s Restorative to stomach sufferers. The ad explains the remedy targets the nerves controlling the stomach rather than the stomach itself and promises relief from indigestion belching heartburn insomnia and nervousness. It invites readers to request a free order by writing Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin and choosing a book.
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