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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1905
Page
2
Thousands of American women report restoration of health through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The text extols its uterine tonic powers and claims cures for menstrual pain, backache, leucorrhoea, and ovarian troubles, urging women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Hempstead Massachusetts.
In Superior Court Judge Fessenden presided over a hearing in Hicks vs Graves and related action over Combination Park. The plaintiff paid ad damnum of 300 000 and requests reduction. Yeaton argues value supports higher damages. 35 acre property valued at 18 to 20 cents per foot, implying greater loss. Demurrer may be argued next week, jury trial possible at Cambridge within weeks.
Secretary Hay began a thermal bath treatment in Bad Nauheim, Grand Duchy of Hesse, reporting good condition. He is under care of Professor Dr. Grendel and medical staff. Doctors expect the treatment to improve his heart ailment.
The advertisement promotes free expert advice from Dr. Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston. It describes a letter correspondence system where anyone can send symptoms and receive a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan at no cost. It asserts high success curing nervous and chronic diseases and mentions a drug called Dr. Greene's Ner vara blood and nerve remedy.
A heated Boston Board session saw Alderman James M. Curley clash with colleagues over ward-line redistricting. The board killed the plan 10 to 8 and then 9 to 3 on reconsideration, citing a Democratic Republican deal to halt redistricting. Curley warned of voter backlash next fall.
In equity court Judge Sheldon weighed the status of the Fred L. Hall Piano Company and related firms. Seger Piano of Chicago and Singer Piano of New York seek to annul their contracts with Hall for New England sales, amid allegations Hall sold outside the agreement. Evidence shows Hall previously ran 200 to 300 customers and profits. A new company included Hall and Christie with profits to be split. Clarke later left and aligned with New York and Chicago firms. Hearing continued at adjournment.
Warren Wayne Delvin received 80 days in jail for criminal libel after a change from House of Correction. Ex-Judge Dewey aided the adjustment to common jail. The case drew State Street dealers as Delvin had business ties with Allen Nye. ex Senator Warner Miller testified to the defendant's character.
Mayor Collins would receive 1.5 million dollars from the committee on cities for land purchase and school building construction, instead of the 2.5 million he requested, contingent on a two thirds vote of each City Council branch. The bill needs Republican aid as the lower branch has 49 Democrats, with 50 votes required. Funds would be spent up to 500,000 annually.
Wakefield April 24 While boarding the hook and ladder truck en route to Pax 25 Fireman Morrison Merrill slipped and fell beneath the rear wheels sustaining a dislocated shoulder and foot and serious head bruises He was taken home to rest comfortably the alarm proved unnecessary and the fire was of little moment
The Massachusetts casualty bill, allowing Massachusetts Casualty Company to operate in casualty and boiler insurance, faced a veto by Governor Douglas. The House will not attempt to override, and the veto message was ordered printed after read yesterday. A prior year effort failed to secure a two-thirds vote.
Shortly after six last evening an automobile driven by Fred Tyson of 40 State street collided with an electric car at the corner of River and Morton streets in Mattapan.
By a 14 to 1 vote the Chelsea Aldermen approved an order to switch to incandescent mantle lighting. The move eliminates arc electric lights and reduces city lighting from 235 to 75 installations.
The House refused a recess commission to probe election funds after Mr. Luce urged its need noting that most of the last State Senate spent salaries to win nomination. Mr. Taft urged abolishing the corrupt practices act saying it breeds dishonesty and has already exposed about 700 honest men to the Attorney General Parker.
The measure to study employment methods for minors convicted of offenses punishable by imprisonment was rejected in the House by 50 to 25. It followed Governor Douglas’s recommendation and was tabled by Ways and Means after a Judiciary Committee favorable report.
A one minute smoke nuisance bill was reported by the committee on cities. It bans dark smoke escapes to six minutes per hour or one minute continuous. The law takes effect Jan 1 next. Boston inspectors say current law cannot be enforced. Boards of Health gain enforcement power. Four dissenters: Senators Leahy Beck and Representatives Deitrick Clark.
Editor Browne recounts seven years of coffee-related stomach distress and bed rest. He credits Postum for easing indiges tion and restoring health after switching from coffee. The note urges boiling Postum 15 minutes and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
St John April 24 The British schooner Olivia of Digby Captain Boden bound from Clementsport for Boston with lumber is ashore at Musquash near the city and full of water. She struck bottom while seeking harbor shelter and is badly damaged. the wreck is expected to be sold and the cargo sent on to its destination.
The Pocahontas a British steam ship of Phelps fruit line returned to harbor after a dangerous crossing from Trieste to New York. Captain John James battled gales heavy seas and head winds lasting 19 days, refueled with 60 tons of coal, and reported a pounding hurricane voyage.
The former bank president Bigelow and assistant cashier Goll face criminal action after admitting falsifying records and manipulating reserves. Bank directors say money is being replenished from New York as debts fall due, while the March 14 financials show loans, bonds, and deposits totaling over 19.5 million dollars. Bigelow, once a Milwaukee social figure, accepts no excuses and praises unnamed directors as trustworthy.
An extended promotion touts Dr. R V Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic to restore red blood cells improve digestion and aid recovery after illnesses. It cites Gertrude Vandenberg of Appleton Wisconsin’s experience after scarlet fever and highlights associated pills for liver stomach and bowels.
An East Side Chapel meeting in Melrose next Friday features a humorous warrant with articles proposing oddities such as a five dollar tax to exterminate brown-tail moths, a curfew for citizens over 40, police escorts for latecomers, and funding for ice creepers, signed by Upham S&S Faultfinder and Kicker.
Chelsea police court heard nine defendants charged with promoting public boxing and spar ring exhibitions at Pythian Rink Chelsea under the Douglas Athletic Association on March 8 17 and 21. Several arraigned on multiple complaints with not guilty pleas. May 3 set after hearing ran into delays due to two defendants illness.
Montpelier Vt April 24 The house where Admiral George Dewey was born has been foreclosed to satisfy a debt of 2700 dollars. T J Deavitt is mortgagee. Shortly after Manila Bay the owner valued the house at 10000.
You may think you need artificial teeth but a local dentist may extract them. Dr King offers the Goldbridge method to replace teeth invisibly and preserve your natural bite. He claims this technique saves and improves teeth at little cost.
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