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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
2
Washington April 22 The President sent to the Senate Navy Rear Admiral Henry C Taylor Chief of the Bureau of Navigation for confirmation or assignment.
Water Commissioner Eugene S Sullivan announced three discharges effective immediately in the water department. A full list names engineers, smiths, and helpers from Ward 21 to Ward 8, noting former affiliations and relations to city officials. The unit purge targets a class deemed unsuitable, with many positions including foreman, machinist, blacksmith, and carpenter among those removed.
The Irish Language School of Roxbury marks its first anniversary with an entertainment and dance evening at People's Hall on Tremont Street this evening, inviting community participation.
The Luce primary election law bill faced a rough passage in the House with further amendments expected and debate likely to extend into tomorrow. Leaders argued pros and cons, with calls to recommit, take up sections, or move toward broader general court action, as supporters cited democracy benefits and opponents urged simplification.
The metropolitan affairs committee plans to tackle subway bills with Josiah Quincy emerging as a central figure in the clash between the Mayor Elevated railroad and allied interests. A compromise bill is eyed as the Legislature’s potential winter achievement amid broad noncooperation.
The state house will see no further agitation on the gas question this year as the lighting committee holds a hearing on Robert M. Burnett’s petition to consolidate Boston gaslight companies. Clerk Bemis reads Burnett letter stating continued inability to advance consolidation this year.
The Dainty Blackbirds of Somerville perform an operatic sketch titled The Dainty Blackbirds in Japan at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill this evening for the Webcowst Club benefit. Two score local maids and matrons present the act under Mrs T Franklin Preston with Mrs Harry Pestelle and Miss Millie Preston prominent. The show repeats Thursday evening.
King Edward joined a small party at the Epsom spring meeting opening. Jockey Danny Maher won the Lauenham plate on Lady Help and the Westminster plate on Tenax filly. Congratulation won the great Metropolitan handicap of 1000 sovereigns for 3-year-olds and up over about 214 miles. Serviter and Black Sand followed.
New York April 22 The auto run by William K. Van derbilt Jr on Sunday in France covered 20 kilometres in 16 minutes without a race in sight, setting a new 18 mile record. The fastest prior 18 mile time was by Henri Fournier at Fort Erie in September 1911. A separate 1 mile best on a circular course was 1 minute 45 seconds by Henri Mournier on the Coney Island boulevard.
Louis Missouri April 2 General conditions for the airship race for the capital prize of 3100 agreed upon by the committee of aerostatic experts. The field, including time of runs, course shape, contestant qualifications, entry conditions, and construction facilities, are outlined.
A report notes that discussions covered design factors including sizing engines, weight considerations, operating temperatures, and weather bearing on performance. Tentative rules were proposed following repairs and experiments to guide future turbine development.
Overdorf Vilas Penn, a black smith, suffered two months with severe stomach pains that halted work. A groceryman advised switching breakfast to Grape-Nuts, and the pains ceased as health improved, enabling him to work better than in years. The change, he says, brought rapid relief and gratitude to the brand.
Elisha, a mulatto charged with murdering his white wife by throat slashing at Phillips street West End, had a preliminary hearing before Chief Justice Brown. Four witnesses were heard, probable cause found, and Elisha committed to jail for grand jury action. James H. Kelley and Abel Banks, both in the race, were held on $250 bonds and also jailed.
The Waltham division of the Universalist Dramatic Union celebrated its third anniversary in Padicott Hall with a three act comedy Our Boys by Henry J Byron before a large appreciative audience, closing one of the club's most successful seasons.
In San Francisco on April 22 a Chinese woman named Quay Feng disappeared leaving behind over $3000 she allegedly borrowed from friends among the Chinese quarter’s wealthy merchants the day before she vanished.
Senator Hanna praised the release on bail of Estes G. Rathbone and pledged to pursue all avenues to prove his innocence of any willful wrongdoing in Havana. The remark was noted in Washington on April 2.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians in Boston claim the largest practice among doctors, with over 5000 under care in six months. They advertise free X Ray examinations using a fluoroscopic setup to locate causes of ailments, urging immediate call ins before May 1st to start treatment at no charge.
A proposed House bill seeks to repeal Sunday sale restrictions on ice cream soda and confectionery. Rep Fred A Bearse and Rep Harrie C Hunter favor the measure, citing observed enforcement issues in Springfield and Boston. The bill, House bill No 628, comes from Henry Adams, chair of the State Board of Pharmacy, with a hearing before probate and chancery committee.
C. W. Post owner of Grape Nuts and Postum seeks a large old fashioned house in New England within a mile or two of a station with water access and good roads. He plans May visits and invites readers with suitable homes to contact him at Battle Creek, Michigan with full details.
Miss Mary Heffernan of Roxbury Massachusetts reports severe stomach trouble improving after treatment by Dr Plunkett following an X-Ray diagnosis. She claims prior doctors and medicines gave no relief and endorses Osmo-Chemic physicians as capable of curing stomach ailments.
Miss B Kenney of 166 West Brookline Street Boston reports three years of severe headaches and breathing trouble. After visiting Dr Plunkett and undergoing Osmo-Chemmic X ray assisted treatment she improved after a few sessions and continues to improve, breathing better and headache greatly reduced.
Miss Marion S Sanborn of 8314 Tremont St Cambridge Mass says six years of nervous trouble and liver disease left her bedridden three years. After x ray diagnostic examination by Dr Plunkett she began treatment and improved greatly, able to walk a mile now. She endorses Osmo-Chemie doctors' nervousness treatment.
Emma Chappell of Tidnish Nova Scotia reports seven years of right breast cancer cured after traveling to Boston and undergoing Osmo Chemic treatment with X-ray examination. She says the cancer disappeared, no pain was experienced, and she is returning home praising the doctors and their method.
A brief note refers to a medical dispute involving Dr. Plunkett and a surgery conducted without a knife. The fragment hints at debates over technique and authority in a historical medical context. Further context would clarify the event, dates, and institutions involved.
Miss Violete Groome of Jamates Plain Mass reports bronchitis and severe back chest pain with a bad cough and blood in sputum. She credits Osmo-Chemic doctors and their treatment with a world of improvement.
People living far away are asked to write detailing their symptoms. Dr. Plunkett will send literature and provide advice without charge.
The House committee on naval affairs completed the naval appropriation bill proposing two 16 000 ton battleships at 4 212 000 each two 14 500 ton armored cruisers at 4 669 000 each two 1000 ton gunboats at 382 000 each total 18 506 000 with a Pacific coast build and no contractor building more than one unit. The 16 000 ton battleships would be the largest yet authorized and the cruisers would exceed the New York and Brooklyn in tonnage, with total bill funding around 76 000 000.
March 28 hearings included Mr Adams chairing the Board of Pharmacy testifying ministers and church patrons support altering the Sabbath law. Opponents from Sabbath Protective League and Christian Temperance Union argued against sale changes. Advocates cited public demand and practical benefits for soda ice cream and confectionery on Sundays, predicting repeal soon. Prominent local pharmacy and druggist associations from Holyoke Newton Boston and Worcester counties represented.
Police and Boston druggists agree there will be at least one more Sunday of blue law enforcement. A meeting at Young's Hotel tomorrow plans to discuss alleged abuses and possible action, led by Massachusetts Druggists' Alliance President William W Bartlett. Over 50 pharmacists from across Massachusetts are expected to attend.
Dr Edward Koch presents a new inhalation cure for consumption catarrh and asthma proclaimed by the Tuberculosis Congress in London. The Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston Street Boston offers free consultations and trials with the inhalation method said to heal by oily vapors, claiming hundreds cured and names available on request.
A historical ad offers a home hair removal cure in Mesileo claimed to be instant and permanent. The proposer, MME. DOREE of 1644 Euelld Ave Philadelphia, promises information by mail at no cost aside from postage, seeking case details and a self-help treatment for facial and body hair without payment.
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