Sedlitz powders shown to inflate stomach like balloon
San Francisco report describes X ray results presented to the State Medical Association by Dr Albert Abrams. The stomach allegedly distends four to five times its normal size after Sedlitz powder, displacing the heart and pushing organs aside, with deadly outcomes after large meals.
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San Francisco
State Medical Association
Albert Abrams
Cooper Medical College
Dr. Abrams
Phenix Savings Bank of Phe nix Reported Insolvent Assets and Liabilities
The bank in Providence filed with the appellate clerk a sworn statement of assets and liabilities. Liabilities include deposits totaling 410 952.43, interest 3265.90, and estate of Henry M Brown 8475, with total liabilities 417 693.33. Assets list mortgages 166 260 and other notes and securities, real estate, bank stock, and cash totaling 417 693.33.
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Providence
R. I
Phenix Savings Bank of
Phenix
George Kk
Sheldon
Henry M. Brown
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
National Bank of North America Desposit
Five Candidates in Swampscott Caucus Choose Postmaster Candidate
The Swampscott caucus held to select a candidate for post master drew five contenders. William KE. Earp won with 243 of 456 votes and was declared the party's choice.
Courts to Compel Cashman to Attend in Printing Plant Case
Court hearings exposed disputes over city printing plant purchases with expert appraisals differing by about $10,000. Lawyers Anderson and Harding clashed as fresh testimony from Rockwell and Churchill and Citizens Association experts was presented, outlining alleged influences and market value of presses and type across multiple plants. The session adjourned with further testimony planned for Monday afternoon.
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Anderson
Harding
Citizens’ Association
Appral
Rockwell & Churchill
Rockwell
Tarbett
Cashman
Elder
Presho
Whalen
John G. Thorogood
Houghton & Mifflin
Adams
Cranston Press
Whitlock
Smart
Harding's First Sensation and Cashman’s $30,000 Inquiry
A Boston Citizens' Association call urges a court order to compel Mr. Cashman to testify and disclose how $30,000 received from the city on February 20, 1897, was disposed of. The speech argues the need for full books, vouchers, and cross-examination to expose any misvaluation or improper payment in the printing plant deal.
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Cashman
The
Supreme Court
Supreme Judicial Court
Superior Court
Commonwealth
Citizens’ Association of Boston
Boston
Harding
Counsel Andrew on Harding and Cashman Records
The hearing featured sharp exchanges as Counsel Anderson challenged Harding’s probing of private affairs and questioned motives behind the Citizens' Association. Cashman failed to appear after a subpoena. Thorogood of Cambridge submitted an appraisal 10 000 lower than city experts.
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Harding
Kiley
Cashman
Anderson
Citizens’ Association
Executive Department
Babson
Mr. Anderson
J. G. Thorogood
Cambridge
Expert Thorogood's Report on Municipal Press Value
Expert J G Thorogood examined municipal plant presses to estimate value. The report lists multiple press models from Gordon, Universal, Cranston, Cottrell, Hoe, and Whitlock with valuations totaling 6085 dollars.
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Gordon
Boks Vanes Hing
Colts Armory
Cranston
PFOIB
Super Royal
Universal Press
Adams Presses
Expert Elder Examined on City Plant Worth
Expert Elder and Mr Tarbett examined the city plant in a joint review called by Superintendent Whalen. Elder, a long time compositor, proved stubborn in cross examination and offered sarcastic rejoinders to Counsel Harding.
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Elder
Tarbett
Harding
Whalen
Porter wins Beaux Arts Gold Medal for Technology student
Russell W. Porter of Technology won the Beaux Arts Society of New York prize, capturing the gold medal in the senior problem. Edward L. Holmes, also from Technology, earned first mention in the junior problem as no medal was awarded. Porter previously won the junior prize last year.
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Beaux Arts
Technology
Beaux Arts Society of
New York City
Russell W. Porter
Edward L. Holmes
Porter
Cartload of Beer Seized in Amesbury
In Amesbury on April 29 Chief of Police Janvrin and officers seized 480 bottles of beer from a Jackson & Co. express wagon. The driver may face illegal transportation charges.
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Amesbury
Polee Janvrin
Jackson & Co
Boston
Veteran recounts cure for kidney illness with Dean's Pills
Mr Harry Clark a Civil War veteran describes long struggle with bladder and kidney trouble after Gettysburg. He credits three days for initial improvement from Dean's Kidney Pills and says four boxes cured him, eliminating the need for a catheter and restoring sleep and mobility. Foster Milburn Co. sells 50 cent boxes by mail postpaid.
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Harry Clark
Upton Street
Clark
Seventeeth Connecticut Volunteers
Gettysburg
Dean
Burwell
Park Square
Boylston Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Rowdy Rhode Island troops show lax Boston guard in New York
The Rhode Island regiment arriving from New York caused a row on the steamer State of Maine. Massachusetts Eighth Regiment members praised discipline but Rhode Island guards were overwhelmed by noise and disorder with pillows torn, feathers scattered, and guards kept busy all night.
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Eighth
New York
Rhode Island
Salem
Purbeck
Gloucester
Horton
Eldredge
Barr
State of Maine
Stonington
Rhode Island Infantry
Maine
Massachusetts
Five Thousand Dollar Verdict In New Haven Road Collision
In Superior Court the company was fined 5000 for injuries from the Hyde Park depot collision on October 24, 189%. Hugh E. Ross and Agnes L. Ross were among the severely injured. Mrs. Ross was believed near death at one point. The jury awarded 3000 to Mrs. Ross and 2000 to Mr. Ross. The Long sisters’ suits were settled before verdict.
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New Haven Road
Hyde Park
Hugh E. Ross
Agnes L
Lynn Saloons Close Early to Prevent Celebration Disorder
The Lynn License Commission and City Marshal Wells urge the sixty two licensed dealers to close at 7 PM next Saturday to curb possible disorder after a new license era begins. Pay day in factories draws crowds from nearby towns, and past post prohibition scenes prompted the move.
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Lynn
Wells
Log Handed Over In London Mayflower Record
The Mayflower log was formally handed to Thomas F. Bayard former U S ambassador to London at the bishop of London's residence. The chancellor read the court record outlining the log’s delivery for Bayard’s personal conveyance to Boston and a later proposal to send it to John Hay for the President.
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London
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
Bayard
Boston
Henry White
John Hay
Court of St. James
Continent
Brooklyn firm offers instalment goods catalog sale
Diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets banquet lamps offered on instalments. Orders by major telephone will receive prompt attention. The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met Manfg Co.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Boston
Met
Manfg. Co
Rhode Island and Massachusetts troops clash on boat voyage
The Rhode Island men roamed freely while Massachusetts troops kept strict order. Guards were posted at the boat entrance and night sentries were established. Lieutenant Eldredge recalled a night of tension but noted no liquor was served to soldiers and discipline remained firm.
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Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Eldredge
Sailors quell drunken chaos aboard ship in nighttime clash
Report describes a ship where drunken sailors roamed freely with badges and unbuttoned coats. About forty men were moved to the upper deck to sleep as officers secured order, while a pitched battle raged in the lower deck between Eighth men and Rhode Island contingent.
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Eighth
Rhode
McPherson Found Not Guilty in Assault Case
The Lincon assault case against Shepard McPherson ended with his discharge after testimonies by Shepard and Mrs Goodwin and corroboration from Mrs McPherson and Lucy Goodwin. McPherson denied initiating the violence and the court released him.
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Concord
Shepard Mc Pherson
Lincoln
District Court
Shepard
McPherson
Lucy Goodwin
Harrington
Transfer of Summer Street property to Ratshesky brothers
Property Nos 47 and 49 Summer Street transferred from Tufts College to I A A C Ratshesky for investment. The six story marble building and 2331 square foot lot are used for mercantile purposes. Assessed at 103000 with 77000 land and 26000 building. sale via Whitcomb Wead Co.
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Summer Street
Tufts College
I. A. & A. C. Ratshesky
Whitcomb, Wead & Co
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William Dr. HowlAnd
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Tion
Counsel Anderson
Thorogood
MR Harding
Jig Thorngood
Como
Hood
Amesbury Express
Portland
Boston & Maine Railroad
Benjamin R. Jonah
W. Wheely Co
Hanover St
Heaton
Americum Mouse
State OF
Rhody
Cipline
Ross
Mr. Bayard
M’pherson
Axe
Kitfield
Custom House
Harry P. Kitfield
H. P. Kitfield
Wilson Bros
Came—Barker
Malden
William H. Ryder
William O. Came
Florence Barker
Thomas B&b Barker
Florence HK. Barker
Prooctor—Riker
Church of the Incarnation
William M. Grosvenor Mattinay
John L. Riker
James H, Proctor
Tilton—Hacker
Shepard Memorial Church
Alexander McKenzie
W. J. Hacker
Mabel Tilton
Chapel
Forest Hills Cemetery
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J. Newman & Sons
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