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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1899
Page
2
An advertisement extols the Scottish Sovereign Remedies as sure positive cures for incipient diabetes. It references Sir James Simpson's life study and claims strong, positive action against this lurking disease as proof of efficacy.
An advertisement proclaims a week long free distribution of Scottish Sovereign Remedies for kidney liver and stomach issues. It lists specialties including Kidney, Cough and Lung, Dyspepsia, Liver, Blood, Nerve, Heart, Catarrh, Inhaling Powder, Asthma and Anti Bilious Compound with claims of testing in Scotland hospitals over ten years and a call to trial for health benefits.
Dr Joseph Parker uses Oliver Cromwell's birthday to blast Prince of Wales and Premier on a racecourse benchmark. He denounces the Sultan of Turkey, cries out against Protestant money for “popish tricks,” and brands a church undertaker’s bill as un consecrated.
Patrick King, 24, was sentenced to ten years at Sing Sing after pleading guilty to five indictments for forgery and grand larceny. He was arrested for passing a worthless $225 check and is wanted in Pittsburg Boston Washington Baltimore and Chicago.
The estate of Edward Austin of Beacon Street paid $200,000 as war revenue tax on inheritances, the largest such tax in Massachusetts to Collector James D Gill. The will benefits Harvard College $500,000 and MIT $400,000 among others, with broader educational and charitable gifts.
In Galena Kansas on April 25 a mob of about twenty five masked Black men broke into the city jail and shot Charles W Williams alias Jones a colored man who had killed Laura Cana fax the day before.
About sixty members and guests attended a last evening meeting held at the Thorndike. After-dinner remarks were given by B. Fay Mills and the Rev. H. D. Maxwell of Bonnerville, followed by readings by Miss Pettingill.
A joint city committee heard testimony from officials and numerous boys about alleged cruelties at the Rainsford Island Reform School. Witnesses described beatings, solitary confinement, and unsafe living conditions, with officials questioned over appointment methods and discipline practices.
An article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a proven remedy after three years of testing. It claims the treatment cures various stomach disorders, clarifies it does not treat other diseases, and notes tablets cost 50 cents at druggists with a free booklet available by mail.
An April breezes themed ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as Americas Greatest Spring Medicine for purifying the blood and energizing the body. It features multiple testimonial snippets from grateful users across Springfield W Va Bing hamton N Y Auburn Neb Pleasant Hill N C Lynn Mass and Fall River Mass praising relief from stomach trouble catarrh sick headache indigestion impure blood scrofula and hip disease after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills.
Edward F. Richardson was sentenced to twenty five years in State Prison under the habitual criminal act by Judge Blodgett in Superior Criminal Court yesterday. He was convicted of breaking and entering Hattie Andrews's restaurant at 79 Cambridge Street Charlestown on February 23. Richardson's past includes two heavy sentences in 1890. Lawyer Coakley announced plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, with twenty days given to prepare exceptions.
The second annual concert and ball of Military Division No. 48 Roxbury was held in Copley Hall with about 900 uniformed members and prominent Suffolk county guests. Officers included Patrick J. Lennon floor marshal and Captain William F. Henderson director of the floor with aides. Guests listed included County President William J. Cronin, County Treasurer John Dolan, and many division presidents from Boston and Roxbury. The grand march featured Henderson and Miss Ellie T. Daly among numerous couples, with 250 additional partners noted. Daughters of Erin attended led by Miss Susan M. Griffin and a slate of officers and members in attendance.
Cabinet discussion centered on Captain Coghlan of the Raleigh amid remarks at a Union League Club banquet. He denied insulting the German Emperor and Admiral Von Diederichs, saying comments were informal and sensationalized. With retirement planned, officials expect leniency consistent with discipline and his Manila service. The Philadelphia visit aboard Raleigh may be changed.
The class of 1900 at Rindge Manual Training School stages The Doctor at Newtowne Club Hall Thursday evening. Students have practiced diligently and friends are invited for a pleasant show followed by two hours of dancing at the end.
Somerville English High School pupils held a concert at Music Hall to raise funds for art acquisitions. Notable soloists Miss Ruby Cutter J C Bartlett Stephen Townsend and Harriet Shaw performed with the school chorus and Symphony Orchestra players.
The Chelsea license committee favorably reported on 26 common victuallers license applications amid a political split as nine Republican Aldermen opposed six Citizen members. Four licenses were refused seven laid on the table and the remainder granted. The Chelsea Academy of Music sought permission for a hypnotized man to be buried for 48 hours. Alderman Mitchell criticized licensing for slugging matches but the board voted to grant the license.
Mayor Hatch of Everett sent a caustic letter rebuking Aldermen for not confirming his chief of police nominee. He urged unity to consider the nominee or face monthly submissions of the name all year.
Willard C. Ainsley Post 139 of Somerville hosted a gathering of Company M Eighth Regiment and volunteers in Citizen Hall Gilman Square Somerville last evening Commander John W Staniford opened the meeting Master of ceremonies was George K Walcott Speakers included John M Woods Admiral James F Davlin A C Stacey M D Jones G M Stevens Frederick M Kilmer O M Gracey L M Chandler Lieutenant G I Canfield Fr W Pierce and Corporal W E Gilson Howard M Knowles sang a song
Bartlett College team beat Roxbury High 10 to 1 in seven innings at Franklin field. Bartlett collected 14 hits while Roxbury made eight errors and Sanborn allowed four hits and one run in the final inning.
Malden resident Hugh McDermot was killed when a heavy timber fell on his head shortly before noon, crushing his skull. The accident occurred as he worked nearby, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Private B E Shinn won the Burns medal for best extempore splints and bandages and first relief knowledge in the Boston Division Ambulance Corps competition last night. The medal traces to Colonel H J Burns and honors medical excellence. first winner was Frank L. Gibson in 1897.
Andrew J. Chase reports progress on preparing the liquid air plant for early operation. He notes growing interest from both sexes and all social conditions and highlights his newly printed booklet on liquid air and its possibilities.
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