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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1901

Page

2

Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills promoted in Boston

W F Smith of 41 Tremont Street Boston advertises free samples of Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills for kidney bladder and diabetes sufferers. He cites cures of William Clements of Chelsea and claims pills cure Brights Disease and Diabetes in early stages while offering 100 pills for 25 cents with diet guidance.

Tremont &T Bright Smith Smaith Boston William Clements Spencer Avenue Chelsea Mangs Tremont Street

Smith Pineapple and Butternut Pills Ad

WwW F. SMITH Boston advertises Pineapple and Butternut Pills at 25 cents per 100 in glass vials. Claims gentle action on stomach liver and bowels. Provides address 41 Tremont Street Boston Mass.

F. Smith Tremont Street Boston Mass Smith

Sawyer Wins Race With Death Across Atlantic

Decatur M. Sawyer completed a dramatic voyage across the Atlantic to deliver the news of his son Otis Sawyer's death. He departed New York aboard the Deutschland a day after Mrs. Sawyer sailed on the Majestic, reaching Plymouth by afternoon then proceeding to Liverpool to beat the Majestic into port. Otis died with George B. Innes in Lakeville, Connecticut, on the day Mrs. Sawyer left for Europe.

New York Decatur M. Sawyer Atlantic Mr. Sawyer Otis Sawyer George B. Innes Lakeville Conn

May Turn Gloucester Upside Down City Council Acts on Gambling and Liquor

Gloucester officials approve an order to enforce laws against illegal liquor sales, houses of ill fame, gambling dens, and selling cigarettes to minors. The Board of Aldermen then adds a conflicting push to appoint a committee to resolve the George H. Norman water-supply suit ongoing for eight years in Newport.

Gloucester Gorman Board of Aldermen McQuin Eorge H. Norman Newport

Chelsea Aldermen Clash Over Borofsky Bill At Meeting

Tense Chelsea Board session featured Alderman Young and Alderman Nudd in a heated exchange. Alderman Soley urged defeating the Borofsky bill, now before the Senate, prompting embarrassment among several members. O'Connell opposed the suspension to adopt the resolve. A hearing was set for the Chelsea Gas Light Co over gas rates, with the company offering to cut from $1.3 to $1.5 per thousand feet.

Chelsea Board of Aldermen Alderman Young Alderman Nudd James Alderman Soley Borofsky House of Representatives Senate Howland O'Connell Soley Ford Chelsea Gas Light Company Dobnouinces Chelsea Company al Bosson Gas Company

First annual Strollers Ball in Minot Hall Boston

The first annual ball of the Strollers was held last night in Minot Hall at Washington and Springed streets. Attendees included many of the elite of Boston's Hebrew society. The ladies wore extremely rich and elaborate costumes.

Minot Hall Washington and Springed Streets Boston Hebrew Society

The Roxburghs Ball Tonight in New Jersey

The Roxburghs ball tonight features a first dance of nine rounds with Roshay Hall leading. Jamaica Mag invites locals to attend as the Columbia Orchestra performs with guests including Alderman Perlie Aar, Charles B. Werner, ex Councilman Henry H. Hohenstein, Albert R. Rauls, Cassie Roth, G. H. Hurley, Alexander S. and Henry Littl.

Roxburghs Roshay Hall Jamaica Heng Folksbury Jamaica Ain Columbia Orchestra Alderman Perlie A.ar Charles Werner Henry H. Hohenstein Albert R. Rauls Caasie ¥. Roth G. H. Hurley Alexander Henry

Wolf Tone Smoke Talk at Clan-na-Gael Hall Monday

A Wolf Tone Literary Association event features Gaélic and national vocal and instrumental music in an Irish literary entertainment. The club, a branch of the Lan-na-Gael in South Boston, hosts the program at Clan-na-Gael Hall on the corner of D and Silver streets in South Boston.

Wolf Tone Wolf Tone Literary Association lan-na-Gael Boston Clan-na- Gael D and Silver Streets Bouth

Entertainment at Ruggles Street Church

The Young Rere in Club of the Ruggles Street Baptist Church presents a vestry evening program with popular songs of the day. The selections include patriotic melodies and choruses for mixed and ladies voices, plus refreshments and a Mother Goose Jubilee booth.

Ruggles Street Young Rere

Mountain Club Social Dance Tonight at Koes Hall

The Mountain Club hosts its second social dance in Salisbury Hall tomorrow evening under the direction of Messrs. Leo Maurer Vale Soke We Dwyer and James.

Mountfort Club The Mountain Club Koes Unider Om Leo Maurer Vale We Dwyer Et Len James

Hoosac Tunnel Dock Laborers Strike Over Tardy Worker

About twenty five colored laborers unloading beef at Pier 4 Hoosac Tunnel docks struck at 1 this morning after a tardy worker was denied work. The group refused to labor unless all could start together and, after initial tension, a sergeant and six patrolmen were sent. The men eventually returned home without incident.

Pier 4 Hoosac Tunnel

Quick, Easy Cure for Tobacco Habit

A Cincinnati chemist has devised a tasteless remedy that offsets tobacco desire. It stops cigarette cravings and makes chewing tobacco impossible, allowing men to quit without suffering or nerves. Free trial packages offered by Rogers Drug and Chemical Co., Cincinnati.

Ie Tcundamatt Rogers Drug and Emical Co Fifth & Race Sts Cincinnati Ohio

Loomis in Washington on Venezuela relations

Francis B. Loomis US minister to Venezuela meets Secretary Hay discussing US aims in Venezuela. No change in Venezuela since prior review with President Castro. Loomis may return to Caracas or be reassigned. Russell remains chargé at Caracas. Hay confirms Loomis has US confidence and Venezuelan authorities show no hostility.

Washington Francis B. Loomis United States Venezuela Hay State Department J. Loomis Las Int Castro Caracas United States Legation Russell Legation Loomis Mis

Buried Baby Alive Case Held for Grand Jury

New York April 23. Girlo Buttac avalo and Francesca Spinella, arrested in Yonkers, are held for the Westchester county grand jury meeting May 6 for allegedly burying a baby alive near the New York Central tracks at Hastings. They refused to discuss the case and said they were not the parents.

New York Girlo Buttacavalo Francesca Spinella Yonkers New York Central Hastings Westchester County Grand Jury

Carrado Gase Begins Trial For Manslaughter

The trial of Raffaele Falla Paulino Luongo and Guiseppe Zarello for the death of Frederico Carrado in a North End house on January 30 resumed before Judge Hopkins and a jury. Philomena Luongo testified she was present that night and described the defendants arrival. Pasquale Luongo testified that Zarello carried a dagger and fled the scene prompting a pursuit and a shot, after which Carrado lay dead on the floor.

Raffaele Falla Paulino Luongo Guiseppe Zarello Frederico Carrado Canny Place North End Hopkins Superior Criminal Court Philomena Luongo Zarello Conchie Estat Carri Pasquale Luongo Carrado

Everett investigation debate on city workers strained ties

The Common Council joined the Aldermen by a 10 to 6 vote to authorize an inquiry into the strained relations between the Board of Public Works and the city engineer. A spirited debate followed with charges that politics influenced the dispute.

Everpest Common Council Board of Public Works

McPherson Will Contest Begins in New Jersey Court

Aaron 68 Bald, named executor of Mrs J J McPherson's will, was served notice by Medla Muir's counsel to show cause before Judge John A. Blair why a temporary administrator should not be appointed. Muir, daughter of late Senator John R. McPherson, sues over a life interest granted to her mother.

New York Baldwin Mradla J. McPherson Medla M. Muir John A. Blair Hudson County N. J Orphans’ Court Muir

Woman Accused of Poisoning Husband in New Haven

Ann Maria Rathbun, middle aged mother of four, on trial for murder by poison in New Haven before Judge Elmer. Courtroom packed as public interest grows after prior adultery conviction of John H. Hart highlights the case.

New Haven Ann Maria Rathbun T Ylt Elmer Superior Criminal Court John H. Hart

Harvard Supes At Theater: Vacation Fun Turns Serious

Harvard men joined about forty supes at the Boston Theatre during vacation to watch Sarah Bernhardt. They were paid two dollars, some loaned tickets to friends, and several recalled the giddy experience behind the scenes. The piece also follows a separate court case where Rathbun and Hart face poisoning allegations tied to Mrs Rathbun, with Hart later released and Rathbun’s spouse implicated.

Bernhardt Harvard L’aigion Sarah Boston Cambridge Chum

Douglas Factory Expansion to Raise Output to 6000 Pairs Daily

Brockton plans a 100 by 40 foot four story wing adding 16 000 square feet for manufacturing. A 400 HP engine and 150 HP boiler will boost power for future growth. Output targets 6000 pairs daily by July 1 with weekly payroll around 23 000 dollars. Advertising and sales rise as the Douglas shoe business expands.

W. L. Douglas Brockton Douglas Son Youth’s Companion Mass Times

Isabel Stilman and Percy Rockefeller Wed at St Bartholomews

Miss Isabel Goodrich Stilman daughter of James Stilman and Percy A Rockefeller son of Mr and Mrs William Rockefeller were married at St Bartholomews Church at 3 30 this afternoon The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Stillman home East Fortieth Street A large fashionable crowd attended and the couple may tour the United States and then go abroad

New York Isabel Goodrich Stilman James Stillman Percy A. Rockefeller William Rockefeller St. Bartholomew's Church Stillman East Fortieth Street Ethel G. Rockefeller Edith Gray Ethel Whitney Alice Strong Daisy Greer William G. Rockefeller James C. Greenway Frederick B. Adams John W. Cross William 8. Coffin Frank D. Cheney Corliss Sullivan James A C. Chauncey Stillman David H. Greer

Brown Debaters Defeat Dartmouth in Providence Debate

Brown defeated Dartmouth in a Providence debate held on April 23. The question on independence and integrity of the Chinese empire was debated with Brown taking the negative. Brown team members were Floyd L. Carr Edward F. Greene and Harvey N. Davis. Dartmouth's team included Julius A. Brown Frank W. Halliday and Robert H. Scales.

Providence R. I Brown Dartmouth Hanover Lved Floyd L. Carr Hornellsville N. Y Edward F. Greene Newton Centre Mass Harvey N

Stadacona a total loss after fire at Rosario

Advices state the British bark Stadacona Captain Spurr, from Boston, reported on fire March 26 at Rosario, became a total loss March 28. Little cargo was saved. Stadacona, a 1011 ton wooden vessel built in 1885 at Parrsboro Nova Scotia, owned by J A Russell.

London Spurr Rosario Boston Parrsboro N. 8 J. A. Russell

Grape Nuts and Chewing for Digestive Health

A New York doctor endorses thorough chewing to aid digestion and teeth health, noting many New Yorkers swallow soft foods. Grape-Nuts and cream are promoted as ideal, pre digesting grains and supporting brain and nerve nourishment with a promise that proof will follow use.

New York New

Wood Sees Early Peace In Cuba

General Leonard A. Wood military governor of Cuba arrived in New York with Mrs. Wood and his secretary after a Havana trip. He met President McKinley to brief on the Cuban commission and Platt amendment, predicted economic improvement after a constitutional settlement, noted improved U.S.-Cuba relations, and cited progress in Cuban schools and public welfare.

New York Leonard A. Wood Cuba General Wood Washington Neral Wood Morro Castle United States Woct Con Havana Eee Rathbun-Neely la Discusion Wood Maximo Gomez Senor Estrada Palma

TWO NEW BISHOPS

Archbiop Cor rigan confirms Rome appointments of John J. O Connor to Newark bishop and William H. O Connell to Portland bishop. O Connell previously led the American College in Rome with prior Boston ties. Indictments discussed in a separate note concern forged signatures on a will.

W. H. O’connell Portland J. J. O'Connor Newark New York Corrigan Rome John J. O'Connor Wigger Monsignor Doane William H. O'Connell American College Mer. W. H. O’connell Boston Mar »S O'Connell American College In

Death of Professor Hubert James in siege incident

Dr. Ament recounts the death of Professor Hubert James during the siege at Yokohama. James was seized by Chinese soldiers on the canal bridge, brought before Lamg Lu, refused to bow, imprisoned seven days, beheaded, and his head displayed for three days.

Yokohama Victoria B. C Ament San Francisco Hubert James Boston Canal Bridge Lamg Lu

Indictments Rige Gase in New York Murder Case

Albert T. Patrick David L. Short and Morris Meyers appeared before the grand jury again in New York on April 23. The jury is now convinced Patrick is charged with murder for the death of William Rice. The report notes the trio faced renewed questioning.

Patrick Rice Short and Meyers William M. Rice New York Albert T. Patrick David L. Short Morris Meyers Confiaenta Wiliam Mr. Rice

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