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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
3
An appeal offers a free trial of Dr. Shoop Restorative with six bottles paid by the prescriber if it fails. The ad promises nerve strengthening to aid organs, asks for a sick friend’s name and address, and provides Box 683 Racine Wis as the contact for ordering. It claims a 39 of 40 success rate and urges testing without risk.
A broken buggy shafted horse and a reckless driver caused panic in Scollay square last evening. John Shannon of Somerville was charged with drunkenness after the horse bolted toward the Winthrop statue and Old Court House before Patrolman Mith halted it and took Shannon to Station 2 for safekeeping.
Patrick J. Hainey aged 35 of 89 Henley street Charlestown died after a runaway collision on Columbia road near City Hospital. He was thrown from the carriage when his horse went uncontrollable and struck the curbstone at 621, fracturing his skull. died within an hour of arrival.
The Melrose Club near Boston hosted its annual banquet with guests Lieutenant-Governor John L Bates Mayor John Larrabee and Representative Charles H Adams. A reception preceded dinner where Arthur N Howe welcomed attendees and toastmaster Frank J L Washburn led toasts praising Massachusetts lawmakers Melrose and local clubs.
Chicago April 25 United States special counsel William A Day will consult with United States District Attorney 8H Bethea tomorrow. An injunction against the big packing houses alleged to be in restraint of trade is likely to be filed in the Federal Circuit Court during the day.
Joplin Missouri suffered its most destructive storm with at least three killed outright six fatally injured and extensive property loss totaling around 300000. The tornado struck at 435 pm destroying mines and homes over a four block wide belt, while other cities endured strong winds, dust, and cold fronts.
Washington April 26. The Knox beef trust inquiry is not taken seriously here as in other states. Republicans in Congress have decided to do nothing on the trust question to rescue the public from the beef trust. No investigation of the law or facts will occur, and McDermott amid sneers introduces a bill to remove tariff on beef. The sentiment predicts the measure will be stifled.
A St Louis medical convention discusses coffee poisoning with varying effects on hearts kidneys stomachs and nerves. A West Virginia man recounts years of illness ending after switching to Postum at Vanderbilt Clinic and notes weight gain and symptom relief over 18 months. Postum Company Battle Creek Michigan is named as the product source.
Merchants in the market district argue Knoxs move against the trust is only bluff with little impact on prices. Reports say daily sales drop 2 to 30 percent as margins shrink and lower grades rise faster. Dealers cite meat scarcity poor quality stock and expect butter and egg prices to ease with spring.
The antique Bible bound in gold with a gemstone set corner, owned by J Pierpont Morgan, was released by the customs today as old manuscript with the stones part of the bindings. Morgan valued the book at $45,000.
Custar, an old town of about 600 residents, 20 miles northeast of Findlay, Ohio, is being consumed by a spreading fire. Nearby towns have been asked for aid as messages indicate the village could be doomed.
A cache of letters from officials including HON. DAN A GROSVENOR HON JOHN WILLIAMS and CONGRESSMAN H W OGDEN extol Peruna as an effective spring tonic and catarrh cure. Sufferers report relief from chronic catarrh improved vitality and better general health after using Peruna. Dr Hartman invites readers to write for free advice if results are not prompt.
Senator B. R. Tillman addressed 1500 people in Manning South Carolina. He praised General Hampton, urged party unity, accused McLaurin supporters of defecting from the Democracy and pressed pledges to deter so-called Democrats of the McLaurin type. He disclosed a Western Union frank and discussed speculative oil and cotton losses.
Washington April 25 Two extended speeches occupied the Senate today Mr McCumber of North Dakota urged his bill to prevent misbranding and misrepresentation of interstate food products Senator Carmack of Tennessee attacked the Philippine policy and denounced General Funston calling him a jayhawker brigadier from the wind swept plains The House passed 145 private pension bills including pensions for the widows of General Ludlow and Parson Brownlow The day closed with general debate on the agricultural appropriation bill and talks on the post office good roads and trust questions
Reports from official circles acknowledge the Queen’s poor rest as a bad sign. Doctors say she sleeps badly despite a liquid diet while she insists on solid food, with her mother unable to ease her distress.
Advert suggests eczema and skin eruptions stem from humors via digestion. Recommends Blood cleansing tonics from C I Hood Co Lowell MA with claims of cures and mailed testimonials on request. Emphasizes avoiding drying medicines and seeking a full-system rebuild.
Bertha Tibbetts twelve, daughter of William G Tibbetts of 18 Mystic Avenue Somerville, fatally burned at home late yesterday afternoon while likely playing with matches. Found on a bed with clothes afire. brother alerted father who tried to smother flames, then transported her to Massachusetts General Hospital where aid arrived after twenty minutes. The child previously suffered a burn from a similar incident when she was about one year old.
J P Parker of the Boston Athletic Association captured the amateur foil championship of the National Fencers League at the New York Athletic Club. J Bothner of the New York Athletic Club took second prize, while J D Crackenthorpe of the British embassy in Washington earned third place.
The Olneyville strike leadership says after a long meeting they will extend a new round of walkouts if the four weavers who returned to work at Lawrence are followed by 60 others from another mill. Strikers deny gains by the company and accuse authorities of bringing out workers, including Armenian and Italian learners, on Thursday.
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