Blood Wine Promoted as Rheumatism Cure in Letter Form
An advertisement text touts Blood Wine as a universal rheumatism cure citing testimonials from F S Talmadge of Springfield and Mrs H E Young of Everett. It claims blood treatment is key and urges readers to buy now at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Talmadge
Woodside. Street
Springfield
Mass
Elton
Mr. Talmadge
H. E. Young
Ferry Street
Everett
Mrs Bateman Rejects Cap Gaskin Protection Offer
Mrs Maria Bateman refused Captain Gaskin protection after charging him with misconduct. She received 20 to 30 anonymous threatening letters postmarked Boston and said she would pursue the case in court. Detectives and police officials discussed a possible public hearing within about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Gaskin
Maria BE. Bateman
Gaskin
Boston
North Station
Station A
South End
Dr Burkhart claims cure for disease with Vegetable Compound
Dr Burkhart announces a cure for various ailments with his Vegetable Compound and claims 1902 saw 8,756,000 treated with an 80 percent cure rate. The ad invites sufferers from rheumatism constipation blood liver or kidney troubles to seek healing for 25 cents or free treatment if unable to pay. Doors are always open to the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhart
MISS WELLINGTON CHARGED WITH LARCENY
Grace Wellington 49 of 14 Linden Place Dedham was charged with larceny by false pretences of 70 dollars. She allegedly told her cousin Joseph Hambien that she would receive 6000 dollars from the Mary A. Bisbee estate due February 1903, then signed a release after investigators showed the funds were paid in 1902. She was bailed 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wellington
Grace
Wellington
Linden Place
Dedham
John McGaw
Joseph B. Hambien
Columbus Avenue
Mary A. Bisbee
Boston
Robbery Charge After Cambridge Street Chase
Patrolman Kelley of Division 3 arrested Thomas Reed, a colored man, for stealing a bag containing surgical instruments valued at 150 dollars from Dr. William F. Whitney. Reed allegedly grabbed the bag as the doctor left it on the sidewalk at Cambridge and Anderson streets and fled toward Bowdoin Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Street
Kelley
Division 3
Thomas Reed
William F. Whitney
Marlboro Street
Cambridge and
Anderson Streets
Reed
Bowdoin Square
Young Men's Congregational Club Elects Officers in Boston
The Young Men's Congregational Club of Boston met at the Hotel Brunswick with 60 members present. A discussion on the club’s function as social or educational followed. Officers elected: President Everett E. Kent, first VP George M. Butler, second VP F. H. Jones, Secretary Isaac T. Ripley, Treasurer Elbin F. Lord, Auditor S. Willoughby-Willder, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Congregational Club of
Boston
Hotel Brunswick
Everett E. Kent
George M. Butler
F. H. Jones
Isaac T. Ripley
Elbin F. Lord
Willoughby-Willder, Jr
Laxative Bromo Quinine Adverts Promoted for Quick Cold Cure
An early 20th century ad urges curing a cold in one day with genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine. Consumers should request the full product name and insist on the box bearing H. W. Grove signature, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Grove
House Opposes National Ownership of Coal Mines
The legislature rejected resolutions urging government ownership of the anthracite mines and preferred a compromise of government supervision. Debate featured extensive dodging by members and a split, with 81 44 on the government ownership measure, 94 34 on a standing vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Roosevelt
Carey
Dana
Special Coal Investigation Committees
Williams
Medford
Schofield
House
MacCartney
Rockland
J. Q. A. Mrackett
Homans
Boston
Underhill
Somerville
Jackson
Fall River
Hamm
Deitrick
Cambridge
Pennsylvania Railroad
Messrs
Newton
Everett
Messrs. Jackson
Fail River
Ipswich
Catholic Club Ladies Party Lights Boston Social Scene
The Catholic Club Ladies Association of Boston hosted an evening party in Howe Hall New Century building with a large turnout. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward McCue Mrs William Taylor and ex Senator Charles Sullivan. Dancing continued until 1 30 a m and the event drew praise for its reception and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Hall
New Century Building
Ladies’ Catholic Club Association of
Boston
Joseph Mooney
Edw. Kelley
Frederick Corbett
Clarence Maguire
Joseph A. Reddy
Charles A. Nixon, Jr
Edward McCue
William Taylor
William H. Dowling
John W.W. Weeks
Newton
Edward Steptoe
Charles 8. Sullivan
William McCarthy
Joseph T. Mooney
Edmond McDonald
Katherine Kelly
Margaret McCarthy
Margaret Mitchell
Mary Murray
New York
James Ellis
Charles Nixon
Florence Reddy
James Fox
Helen W. Connell
Katherine Connell
B. Lavery
John Rennison
C. A. Sullivan
William Murphy
Grant Burchard
Martin Fay
C. A. Kelly
P.B. Corbett
George Jennett
Albert MacDonald
Thomas J. Egan
John Duff
T. E. Masterson
A. Bulger
T. P. Twoomey
R. H. Ryland
Buffalo
Chicago
That Tired Feeling Signals Vitality Deficiency
A health note compares persistent fatigue to blood deficiency and links pimples to impure blood. It warns that neglecting such signs is dangerous, urging attention to bodily signals as warnings. The tone reflects period medical advice common to early 20th century newspapers.
Sligo Club Holds Seventh Grand Ball at Paine Memorial
About 700 attendees joined the Sligo Social and Literary Club for its seventh grand ball at Paine Memorial Hall last evening. The grand march opened by Floor Director John Merrick with Miss Gertie Lavin in white taffeta lace, followed by Assistant Floor Marshal Michael Kimmett with Miss Mary Zueenen in white satin. Club officers listed include John Cavanagh, Thomas Lally, Simon Griffin, and others. The dance program featured tributes to The United Irish League, the Boers, Fenian heroes, and Bunker Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligo Social and Literary Club
Paine Memorial Hall
John Merrick
Gertie Lavin
Lavin
Michael Kimmett
Mary Zueenen
Zueenen
John Cavanagh
Thomas Lally
Simon Griffin
New England Cotton Manufacturers Meet Confront Labor Costs
President Fish urges unity to ward off labor cap ital strain as New England mill owners gather for the 74th annual meeting in Tremont Temple. Lieutenant Governor Guild cites rising exports, while debates on wage levels child labor and uniform factory laws loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fish
Cotton Manufacturers of
New England
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple
Charles H. Fish
Dover
N. H
Commonwealth
Curtis Guild, Jr
South
Massachusetts
Alabama
C. N. Fish
N.H
England
Association
William D. Hartshorn
Lawrence
Woodbury
New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Ambrose Eastman
Henry G. Kidder
William F. Draper
Clarence J. Messer
H. J. Webber
Washington
Charles J. McPherson
South Framingham
Daniel ‘Moore Bates
Wilmington
Del
Edward W. Thomas
Charlotte
N. C
Cotton Bates
W. D. Hartshorn
Damages Sought Over Alleged Autopsy At Massachusetts General
Mrs Golda Rice of Chelsea sues Massachusetts General Hospital for 200 damages alleging doctors disfigured the body of Samuel Rice and deprived the Orthodox Hebrew funeral rites. The case, in Municipal Court before Judge Sullivan, resumes this morning as son Emanuel Rice and hospital officials testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts General Hospital
Sullivan
Golda Rice
Chelsea
Herbert B. Howard
Oscar Richardson
L. 8. Brown
L. Davis
Samuel Rice
E. W. Philbrick
Abbott
Solomon Lincoln
Richardson
Emanuel Rice
Woman Injured Crossing S Train Over Elevated Railway
Mrs. Rebecca Victorson was injured while crossing to reach a surface car line at a Dudley street terminal. She alleges platform defect caused the accident, while the Elevated Railway Company argues she endangered herself crossing between cars. The case will be heard this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Victorson
Humboldt Avenue
Dudley Street
Rious
Three Boys Light Gas Pipe Fire in Cambridge Street
Three boys aged 10 to 13 played near a demolition site on River street Cambridge. They removed a gas pipe cap attempting ignition, triggering a fountain of flame that illuminated the area as onlookers fled. Gas company shut off supply after the scare with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Street
Cambridge
Reunion of Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy Alumni Draws 600 Couples
Bright young men and handsome girls gathered for the third annual Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy Brigh ton alumni reunion at Copley Hall. More than 600 couples attended with informal reception and dancing past midnight. Whist dominated the early evening with prizes awarded to Elinor Curtis Catherine F Muldoon Elizabeth Roche John Moran William H Sullivan and J F Coogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy
Brighton
Copley Hall
Elinor Curtis
Catherine F. Muldoon
Elizabeth Roche
John Moran
William H. Sullivan
J. F. Coogan
Man Held on Attempted Shooting Charge at Palm Garden
Andrew McDonald, charged with trying to shoot Andrew Otto, Palm Garden proprietor on Sudbury Street, was arraigned yesterday and pleaded not guilty. He is held in $800 for the May session of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McDonald
Andrew Otto
Palm Garden
Sudbury Street
Superior Court
Young girl tries death by own action
Prudence Simmons a 19 year old from Eliot Connecticut leapt into the Fort Point channel from floating logs between Broadway and Dover last night. Passerby Thomas Bryant a railroad switchman and a nearby officer rescued her and she was taken to Lagrange Street station where doctors diagnosed hysteria and intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Simmons
Eliot, Conn
Fort Point
Broadway
Dover Street
Thomas Bryant
New York, New Haven &Hartford Railroad
Lagrange Street
I Was Cured of Consumption by Koch Lung Cure
Testimonial from Frank Garmon of Newtonville Mass detailing a three year battle with consumption. He attributes rapid improvement after starting the Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston St Boston on February 18 1903 and a month later to be pronounced cured with physician confirmation. He cites sleep restoration and a certificate of cure from the Medical Council of the Koch Lung Care Institutions of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston St
Boston
Medical Council of the
Koch Lung Care Institutions of America
Frank Garmon
Bowers St
Newtonville, Mass
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Capt. Gaskin
DR. Burkhart
H. B. McConnell
T. Metcalf CO
Court St
Copley
Liston & Cox
Tremont St
Isle of Man
John Ruskitt
Joseph Rydings
Madison Ave
Paterson
N. J
Congregational Club Meeting
the Post
Sunday Post
Earli
Catholic Club
Hood
Sligo Club
H Ayles Standish
Sver
Chase &Sandortis
Formosa
Ott
King Dental
Washington &I
Cor
Avon
M'Donald
Edward Koo
J. S. Waterman & Sons
Roxbury
Marshall
Jessie F
Archibald W. Marshall
Shurtleff St
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